Overview of The Richard Sherman Podcast NFL Week 10 Predictions
Richard Sherman and host Mitchell break down the Week 10 NFL slate, led by a 13–2 record on Sherman’s picks the previous week. Sherman expects wins from several leading teams, including San Francisco, Seattle, Detroit, Green Bay, Cincinnati and Kansas City. He also discusses injuries, defensive matchups and the playoff race as the season reaches its halfway point.
Featured Matchups
49ers at Cowboys
Sherman picks San Francisco, expecting its run game to take advantage of Dallas’s struggling run defense and its defense to pressure Dak Prescott. He says a 49ers win by fewer than 10 points would surprise him. Dallas’s passing game, especially CeeDee Lamb, remains a threat.
Seahawks at Raiders
Sherman takes Seattle, citing its top-ranked defense and the Raiders’ weaknesses on defense. He expects Las Vegas to lean on tight ends Brock Bowers and Michael Mayer, but doubts the Raiders’ rookie quarterback will have much success against the Seahawks. He also sees an opportunity for Seattle to get its run game going.
Lions vs. Patriots
Sherman picks Detroit, 31–26. He expects the Lions to attack downfield, particularly through Jameson Williams, and take advantage of New England’s vulnerable defense. He also thinks Detroit can force Drake Maye into mistakes. Mitchell notes that Detroit’s offense and defense have not consistently clicked at the same time.
Vikings at Packers
Sherman picks Green Bay but says the Packers will not cover the 3.5-point spread. He gives the Vikings more of a chance than the market does, but expects the Packers’ improving offense and defense to prevail. He says Kirk Cousins may need more time to settle in with Minnesota.
Steelers at Bengals
Sherman picks Cincinnati by a touchdown. He expects Joe Burrow and the Bengals’ receiving duo of Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins to challenge Pittsburgh’s strong pass rush. He credits Pittsburgh for finding ways to win, while describing its offense as difficult to watch.
Other Week 10 Picks
- Jaguars over Titans: Sherman expects Jacksonville to win comfortably and praises Trevor Lawrence’s recent play.
- Chiefs over Falcons: He picks Kansas City by a touchdown as it pursues the AFC West title.
- Bills over Jets: Sherman predicts an easy Buffalo win.
- Giants over Commanders: He expects New York to contain Jayden Daniels and win, while noting the Giants’ strong record has not yet convinced him they are a playoff threat.
- Panthers over Saints: Sherman calls it close but picks Carolina.
- Rams over Cardinals: He expects Los Angeles to win easily despite Puka Nacua’s injury, while the host warns that the injury could matter during the Rams’ tougher upcoming games.
- Texans over Browns: Sherman praises Shedeur Sanders’s late-game execution but picks Houston, citing its defense and improving offense.
- Colts over Dolphins: He reluctantly picks Indianapolis in a game he jokes could affect draft order.
- Ravens over Chargers: Sherman picks Baltimore, citing the Chargers’ struggling offensive line and turnover concerns. He says Baltimore’s defense will need to create takeaways to make a late-season run.
Other Takeaways
Sherman says Josh Allen and Brock Purdy are his early MVP frontrunners. He doesn’t include Burrow or Jared Goff yet, noting that the season is only around halfway complete and that strong performances alone do not put every quarterback in the conversation.
The episode also highlights the uncertainty of the playoff race: the host warns that a 10–7 or 11–6 record might not be enough in a crowded NFC, while Sherman points to the Packers’ improving form and the Giants’ unexpected position atop their division.