deskgameOn the feet, Jones will need to be wary of Miocic’s boxing. Jon should stay at range with his kicking attacks and close the distance with takedowns whenever possible. If he can maintain that gameplan, he will earn the win and prove he is truly the greatest fighter of all time.
deskgameSunday night is a must-win situation for Cincinnati. They are up against a Chargers side riding a three-game winning streak, but those victories have been against struggle bus-riding teams like Tennessee, Cleveland, and New Orleans.
deskgameWashington recently acquired CB Marshon Lattimore in a trade, hoping to boost the porous pass defense. Lattimore (hamstring) has yet to suit up for the Commanders, so monitor his status. With this game coming on a short week, it seems unlikely that Lattimore will play.
deskgameHurts hasn’t played since exiting Philadelphia’s Week 16 matchup with a concussion. He was held out of practice for 17 days but finally returned on Wednesday. Hurts will suit up against Green Bay, but missing all that time could cause some rust.
deskgameThe Commanders' pass defense has its faults, but no unit allows less receiving production to running backs. With a line that Barkley has gone under in four of his last five games, it’s worth taking advantage of ahead of kickoff.