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.
deskgameTexas’ only two losses this season came against Georgia, and the Bulldogs didn’t give QB Quinn Ewers much time in the pocket. UGA racked up 13 total sacks, but that won’t be an issue against Arizona State. Pressuring the QB is a weakness for a Sun Devils’ defense that only has 21 sacks.
deskgameThe Eagles rank third in the NFL with 173.4 passing yards allowed per game. They have clamped down on great wide receivers over the last five games. No wide receiver has gained more than 54 receiving yards (Ja’Marr Chase) against Philadelphia during the winning streak.
deskgameYear 1 in the SEC didn’t go as planned for Oklahoma. If the Sooners fall short against Navy in the Armed Forces Bowl, it’ll be OU’s second losing season since 1998.
deskgameFor what it’s worth, I’m not into gambling. Casinos are as almost pleasant as purgatory to me. But a lottery makes sense. A good thing, if education gets a boost from our collective ventures into the vice life. That money-sucking sound from every lottery state around us is mind-numbing. And blood-sucking.
