1. The action starts at 9:30 Sunday morning with the Giants playing the Rams in London on NFL Network.
This game is the subject of controversy as the revelation of New York kicker Josh Brown's history of domestic violence has roiled social media. Guessing the league would prefer Odell Beckham Jr.'s rivalry with the kicking net was still the top story in the Big Apple.
2. The Bengals play host to the Browns at 1 p.m. on Channel 7.
Cleveland’s football team has no wins, but it kinda feels like everything is coming up roses for that town when it comes to sports lately, doesn’t it?
At any rate, Cincinnati could be bolstered by the return of tight end Tyler Eifert in a game that figures to spell the beginning of the end or a fresh start to the season for the Bengals after a 2-4 start.
3. The AFC North-leading Steelers play at New England in what is still the biggest game of the late-afternoon viewing window despite the absence of Ben Roethlisberger, who is out for a month or more following knee surgery.
Landry Jones will be at the controls for Pittsburgh as the Patriots look to make it three wins in as many weeks over AFC North teams. Meanwhile, Baltimore is looking to break a three-game losing streak on the road against the 1-5 Jets.
4. The Sunday night game has some appeal for once as the 4-1 Seahawks play at 3-3 Arizona. The Cardinals have had a rough start to the season but could get back within a game of Seattle with a win.
Credit: Christian Petersen
Credit: Christian Petersen
5. On Monday night, the leaders of the AFC South take on the co-leaders in the AFC West as the Texans play at the Broncos.
Of course this is also the return of Houston quarterback Brock Osweiler to the place he was drafted and started a handful of games for last season, so for once it appears both primetime games have some storylines worth following.
That’s rarely been the case so far this year as ratings have struggled to keep pace with past seasons.
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