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Every Sunday morning, I will make five bold predictions regarding the upcoming NFL games. Each time I get one incorrect, $10 is added to the money pot. At the end of the 18-week regular season, that pool of cash will be spent on gifts for random Glass Slipper subscribers. I hope you have a lot of fun rooting against me! Let’s go.

Prediction 1: JJ McCarthy records a passer rating below 80.0 against Green Bay.

He’s just really bad at this sport. A media member asked Kevin O’Connell about the possibility of benching his young quarterback, and the inquiry was quickly ducked. I think Minnesota should definitely start considering it; this team won 14 games last season, and thus needs to be in win-now mode. You’re telling me that Max Brosmer would be worse than a dude that’s thrown six touchdown passes and eight interceptions? If so, why’d you give him a roster spot? Because he played his college ball nearby?

It’s McCarthy’s first time competing in Lambeau, and I’m fully anticipating another rough outing. The fan base is about to enter a state of full-fledged panic.

Prediction 2: The Chiefs defeat the Colts by 7+ points.

This is quite clearly the most important non-playoff game of the Patrick Mahomes era. Kansas City sits outside of the AFC postseason picture, and has seven contests to crawl back in. A well-rested 8-2 squad is marching into your place. Here we go, folks.

The whispers regarding the conclusion of the Chiefs’ dynasty are undeniably tasty. I honestly don’t feel it, though. In good moments - especially against Baltimore and Detroit - Andy Reid’s group still looks as annoyingly good as ever.

I’d be flat-out stunned if KC went down today. We’re in for a vintage performance from No. 15 and company.

Prediction 3: Shedeur Sanders throws for 200+ yards in his first NFL start.

For those who may have forgotten, Shedeur Sanders sat at the top of my pre-draft quarterback rankings. I’m not backing down from my evaluation just because he tumbled to Round 5. He is absolutely a starting-level NFL signal-caller.

Look, it won’t be perfect right away. The Baltimore game was an indication that some of the kid’s bad habits haven’t yet been abandoned. But I’m extremely confident that Sanders will pepper enticing flashes all throughout this contest. Browns folks are juiced, and that excitement will have tripled by this evening.

Prediction 4: George Pickens logs five receptions or fewer against Philadelphia, and does not score a touchdown.

Quinyon Mitchell. There’s my reasoning. In the unlikely event that Myles Garrett’s production peters out down the stretch, I wouldn’t mind some Defensive Player of the Year buzz for Q. He put a ring on his finger as a rookie, and is now staking his claim as a top-three corner in this league.

Though Pickens has blossomed into an elite wideout, he’ll get silenced by Mitchell for a second time this season. Don’t feel bad, George. He does this to everyone.

Prediction 5: Emeka Egbuka finishes with 75+ receiving yards on Sunday Night Football.

Mike Evans spent over a decade taking all of the Bucs’ franchise receiving records to a seemingly untouchable place. Every single one of them is in danger. Egbuka is already elite, and his skill set is so conducive to sustainable success. He wins with IQ and technique, not speed and strength.

No one deserves this success more than Mek. He’s a relentless worker, a dream teammate, and perhaps the most down-to-earth star receiver to ever live. Let’s get my guy a big performance on national television.

• Week 11 Results: 3-2

• Overall Season Picks Record: 24-31

• Current NFL Prize Pot: $310

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