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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: Tua Tagovailoa finishes with 240+ passing yards and 2+ total touchdowns against the Raiders.

Tagovailoa hasn’t hit both of these benchmarks in a game since Week 13 of 2023. We’ve witnessed this Mike McDaniel attack - which supposedly broke the NFL - taper off into mediocrity. When the Dolphins pop up on your favorite team’s schedule, are you really that worried anymore? I am, because the Bengals’ defense is the comedy of the year. I’m asking you, though.

A matchup with Las Vegas has appeared at the perfect time for Miami. What better way to kickstart things than 60 minutes of facing Maxx Crosby and a bunch of reserves? Tua is essentially on the practice field all by himself this afternoon.

Prediction 2: 40 points or fewer are scored in the Pittsburgh-Baltimore game.

The over-under on this contest is wild to me. 48.5? I’m sorry? This reeks of a clock-milking AFC North classic, which will inevitably end in a 19-13 final or something weird. I’m not envisioning any offensive fireworks, even with Lamar Jackson involved.

The smash-mouth football fans - me included - will flock to the screen when this thing comes on. I wish both franchises could lose somehow.

Prediction 3: Both Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen throw at least one interception.

During Dolphins-Rams, Troy Aikman claimed that Buffalo needed a victory here to prove something. I don’t know what he’s talking about. The Bills have gotten a regular-season win over Kansas City in three consecutive years, and none of those triumphs have translated to a meaningful accomplishment in the playoffs. I won’t believe these dudes until they get through Patrick Mahomes when the money is on the table.

Everyone wants these two signal-callers to be flawless when they meet, but each guy will make a mistake today. It should be a fun duel nonetheless.

Prediction 4: The Chargers defeat the Bengals by 7+ points on Sunday Night Football.

Am I trying to reverse-jinx LA? Well, duh. Nice work, detective. I’m a Cincinnati fan, and I can’t stand Jim Harbaugh. What exactly were you expecting?

Prediction 5: CJ Stroud finishes with 3+ passing touchdowns and zero interceptions against the Cowboys.

I see a lot of folks roasting Stroud online, and I don’t possess the ammunition to formulate a counter right now. At best, he’s been an average NFL quarterback this year. That’s a far cry from the generational discussions we were having in the offseason.

With Dallas in tank mode and Nico Collins healthy, there’s no reason for CJ’s struggles to continue on Monday evening. It’s time for the young star to send a little reminder to the football world.

• Week 10 Results: 3-2

• Overall Season Picks Record: 15-35

• Current NFL Prize Pot: $350

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