The Minnesota Vikings don’t play on Sunday afternoon. Their absence will allow Vikings fans to be able to watch football on Sunday without having to stress about the purple and gold.
To help enhance the viewing experience and enjoyment, we identified one thing to watch for in each game on Sunday.
Raiders at Bears: What will Tyson Bagent look like?
With Justin Fields out on Sunday, the Bears are turning to rookie UDFA Tyson Bagent. He played relatively well against the Vikings last Sunday but threw a backbreaking interception that essentially ended the football game. Bagent has all the tools you want from a developmental quarterback, but the speed of the game could end up being the downfall for the rookie from D-II Shepherd.
Browns at Colts: How healthy is Deshaun Watson?
Watson has missed the past two games with an injury to the rotator cuff in his throwing shoulder. That is an injury that you don’t mess with because it can impact your arm strength. Not being able to throw the same way can change everything. If Watson isn’t healthy, what will that do to the Browns offense?
Bills at Patriots: What Bills team shows up?
The Bills enter week seven at 4-2, but you don’t know which team will show up. Will it be the squad that put up 48 on the Miami Dolphins or the team that let the New York Giants take them down to the wire? The New England Patriots have been putrid this season and should be a get-right game for Buffalo.
Commanders at Giants: Is Sam Howell legit?
After being selected in the fifth round last season, Howell won the job going into this season. He is being sacked at one of the highest rates in the NFL has them sitting at 3-3. Is Howell the future of the Commanders? How he develops will be fascinating to watch, especially with him on a rookie contract.
Falcons at Buccaneers: What is Desmond Ridder?
Ridder has been really up and down this season, but the Falcons are 3-3. Personally, I don’t believe in Ridder as an NFL quarterback, but he has played relatively well over the last two weeks. Can he secure the starting job for the Falcons past this season?
Lions at Ravens: Are the Lions for real?
The Lions currently sit at 5-1 and hold a win over the Kansas City Chiefs. Week one itself is filled with randomness which can explain that win. The Lions have a stigma attached to them due to not having won a playoff game in decades. They can take a big step forward in the minds of many doubters with a win over the Ravens on Sunday.
Steelers at Rams: Can the Steelers get anything going on offense?
The Steelers offense has been so poor that Pittsburgh fans have been chanting “Fire (Matt) Canada” at other sporting events. They are currently 3-2 but are averaging less than 18 points per game. Coming out of the bye week, do the Steelers have anything new on offense?
Cardinals at Seahawks: Will switching play callers invigorate the Panthers?
After Frank Reich surrendered playcalling duties this week, can that help invigorate an offense that desperately needs it? Bryce Young has looked the worst of the three quarterbacks taken in the first round and he could use some help from his play caller.
Packers at Broncos: Can Sean Payton save Russell Wilson?
Russell Wilson has played so poor this season that beat writers are looking at ways to get out of his contract after the season. Can Sean Payton find a way to save him and prevent the near $250 million extension from becoming the worst contract in NFL history?
Chargers at Chiefs: Who will win?
No storylines or anything to watch for here, just kick back and enjoy what should be a fantastic game.
Dolphins at Eagles: The battle of Bama
Back in the 2017 National Championship Game, Jalen Hurts was replaced by Tua Tagovailoa and the Alabama Crimson Tide won the national championship. Who will win their first NFL matchup?
