This week marks the much-anticipated Greenberg-Jackson Bowl in Chicago, where a surprisingly competent Bears team will face off against the struggling Browns. The atmosphere promises to be lively, especially in the press box, where predictions for the game will be as abundant as snacks at the halftime spread.
Jon Greenberg had a rough week with his predictions, going 2-6 and bringing his overall record to 31-47-1. His focus has largely centered around the success of the Bears, a departure from the typical struggles of the franchise. Meanwhile, Greenberg reflected on the league’s current intriguing trends. Notably, he pointed out the rivalry clash this week between the Giants (on a seven-game losing streak) and the Commanders (experiencing an eight-game losing streak). There’s also the notable fact that both the Patriots and Broncos are currently riding impressive ten-game winning streaks.
As college football takes center stage this week with the Army-Navy game, Greenberg emphasizes the tradition of betting on this matchup, calling it a patriotic duty. Navy comes into the game favored by 6.5 points, with a total over/under of 38.5. The two teams feature standout players: Army’s quarterback, Cale Hellums, with significant rushing accomplishments, and Navy’s Blake Horvath, who boasts impressive passing and rushing statistics. Greenberg is leaning towards Navy to take the victory and is opting for the total to go over 38.5 points.
Zac Jackson, holding a balanced NFL record of 39-39-1, discussed the importance of the Army-Navy game, sharing his own insights and predictions. Agreeing on the over for the Army-Navy contest, he threw in some stats about Army’s struggling defense. Jackson also expressed confidence in the under for the upcoming Browns vs. Bears game, anticipating that the severe weather—predicted to feel as cold as minus-20 degrees—will impact scoring.
The conversation switched back to NFL predictions, with Greenberg anticipating a victory for the Giants to end their losing streak and making picks against the winning streaks of the Patriots and Broncos. Jackson highlighted the standout skills of Myles Garrett, the Browns’ defensive star, and reminisced about Garrett’s first sack against Josh McCown in 2017.
In their predictions, Jackson expressed strong confidence in the Chiefs to cover a spread of -5.5 against the injury-stricken Chargers, while both he and Greenberg shared opinions on various NFL futures, each placing bets on teams they believe could have a shot in the playoffs.
As this week unfolds, fans can look forward to a blend of college and NFL action, with intriguing matchups that promise to spark excitement and drama in the world of football.