CBS Sports analyst John Breech enters Week 10 on a hot streak after going 14-1 straight up in Week 9, his best week of the season. He breaks down the full slate with a focus on several high-stakes matchups, including the NFL's final 9:30 a.m. ET kickoff of the year in Munich.
Commanders at Giants (Thursday)
Breech backs the desperate Washington Commanders (2-5-1) over the New York Giants (5-2-1), citing Washington's late-game coaching failures but noting the Giants' injury issues at quarterback and running back. He predicts a 24-17 Commanders win, saying a loss would effectively end Washington's season.
Patriots vs. Lions in Munich (Sunday)
The New England Patriots (5-4) face the Detroit Lions (6-2) in Germany. Breech highlights the NFC North's historic dominance (20-4 vs. other divisions) and Detroit's high-powered offense led by Jared Goff. Despite New England's Drake Maye potentially exploiting Detroit's league-worst pass defense, Breech trusts the Lions' overall firepower and picks Detroit 34-27.
Bengals vs. Steelers (Sunday Night)
Cincinnati (6-2) returns from a game in Madrid to host Pittsburgh (6-2) coming off a bye. Since 1994, teams off an international trip are 0-5 against teams off a bye, averaging just 15 points. However, Breech believes Joe Burrow's elite play and the Bengals' white tiger helmets can break the curse, selecting Cincinnati 27-24.
Other Notable Picks
Breech also favors the Texans over the Browns (24-16), citing Deshaun Watson's league-high 33 sacks against Houston's league-leading pass rush. He takes the Packers over the Vikings (20-17) in a strength-vs-strength battle between Green Bay's Jordan Love and Minnesota's top-ranked pass defense. His remaining straight-up picks: Chiefs over Falcons, Jaguars over Titans, Colts over Dolphins, Panthers over Saints, Bills over Jets, Seahawks over Raiders, Rams over Cardinals, 49ers over Cowboys, Ravens over Chargers.
Through nine weeks, Breech's overall record stands at 82-53-1 straight up and 63-70-3 against the spread. He notes his best teams to pick this season are the Patriots, Eagles, and Jaguars (each 8-1 or 7-1), while his worst are the Bears, Buccaneers, and Browns (each 3-6).
