NFL Picks Week 10: Looking at Teams Guaranteed To Turn Things Around

Despite currently being in a drought, the current position for the following three teams gives opportunity to rebound.

So to get right into it, here are three teams that will take a turn for the better in Week 10.

Oakland Raiders (4-4, at Chargers)

At this point, something has to give in the AFC West. San Diego is currently riding a three-game losing streak, however, Oakland hasn't done much as the Raiders are in a two-game skid.

That being said, the Raiders get a big road win over the Bolts thanks to a ground game that controls the clock and wears down San Diego's defense.

In addition, since the Chargers no longer have return specialist Darren Sproles, their special teams advantage is obsolete. The Raiders, on the other hand, have Jacoby Ford and Denarius Moore, both of which are speedsters like no other.

Also, Chargers' QB Philip Rivers continues to struggle with consistency and Oakland forces a couple of turnovers.

Raiders over Chargers

Philadelphia Eagles (3-5, vs. Cardinals)

In truth, the Eagles have yet to really hit a rhythm and gain any momentum. Sure they won two straight games, but it obviously did nothing as the Bears defeated them in Philadelphia.

Fortunately for the Eagles, Arizona visits this week and the Cardinals have no idea how to play on the road or against any teams with some talent this season. The Cards may have figured out special teams with rookie CB Patrick Peterson as their punt returner, but nothing more.

All Philly has to do is double WR Larry Fitzgerald and the rest will unfold. Arizona lacks a ground game and a defense in general.

So, although the Eagles don't whip 'em clean, Philly gets a much need win and stays alive in the postseason race.

Eagles over Cardinals

Cleveland Browns (3-5, vs. Rams)

The Browns have lost four of their last five games, but they have been mangled by some injuries as well as the Peyton Hillis drama.

However, Cleveland did show some life against the Texans on occasion and, fortunately, the dreadful Rams visit this week. St. Louis may have beaten New Orleans, but let's be honest, it was a fluke win.

Last season Cleveland beat both the Saints (in New Orleans mind you) and the Patriots, but they still missed the playoffs, so nothing has come of it for St. Louis. All that said, Cleveland has some good signs in the defense and they rank No. 1 against the pass.

They do have a respectable pass rush, so stacking the box to stop the run shouldn't be an issue. As long as kicker Phil Dawson continues to be consistent from long range, the Browns win another field goal battle.

Browns over Rams

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