Avast ye mateys! 'Tis the NFL Week 7 preview: Brock Purdy be returnin' for th' 49ers, whilst th' Jets and Giants be fightin' for their honor!
2023-10-29
Avast ye! Week 8 o' the 2023 NFL season be filled wit' classic rivalries and mayhaps a new one be brewin'. Aye, there be plenty o' streaks on the line, me hearties!
The NFL season is halfway through, and things are getting interesting. The San Francisco 49ers, once Super Bowl favorites, are on a two-game losing streak. They lost to the Minnesota Vikings on "Monday Night Football" and had their 15-game regular-season win streak snapped by the Cleveland Browns. However, with Brock Purdy out of concussion protocol, they are hoping their young signal-caller can turn things around in their upcoming game against the Cincinnati Bengals.The Kansas City Chiefs are on fire after their win against the Los Angeles Chargers. However, they may face some challenges with the cold weather in Denver as they take on the Broncos, who are coming off a much-needed win against the Green Bay Packers.
The New York Jets historically struggle after a bye week, but they are hoping to change that trend and secure a win against the struggling New York Giants. The Giants will be without their quarterback Daniel Jones, but backup Tyrod Taylor could lead them to victory.
Another exciting matchup to watch is between the Carolina Panthers and the Houston Texans. It's a rookie showdown between Bryce Young and C.J. Stroud, who are also long-time friends. Stroud has been performing well with a 10th best quarterback rating, while Young has yet to secure a win as a starter.
The 49ers need to turn things around to avoid a three-game losing streak, and fortunately, Purdy has been cleared to play. The Bengals, on the other hand, are on a hot streak and looking to continue their winning ways.
In a scheduling oddity, all 32 NFL teams will be playing in Week 8 despite the start of byes. This hasn't happened since 2011. It's sure to be an exciting Halloween weekend for football fans.