SUNDAY’S GAMES

Baltimore at Minnesota

The Geek says: Teddy Bridgewater has been brought off the PUP list, which is crazy considering there was talk of amputation in the wake of his knee injury in practice. It was so gruesome that players were puking, swearing and praying, some all at the same time. Emotional lift for the Vikes, who’ll put some distance at the top of the NFC North. Pick: Vikings

The Greek says: The Ravens used to be able to beat anyone on any given day. Now, with this dilapidated offence, there isn’t a team in the league they’re a sure bet to beat. Pick: Vikings

New Orleans at Green Bay

The Geek says: Who’s going to start at quarterback for the Packers? Does it matter? The Saints looked dead and buried after starting 0-2, but here they are, the second-hottest team in the NFC and on a three-game win streak. Pick: Saints

The Greek says: It’s not just Aaron Rodgers going down — it’s half the offensive line as well. The Packers will need a hope and a prayer: Pick: Saints

New York Jets at Miami

The Geek says: Let’s not forget that the Dolphins were trailing 17-0 at the half last week. There’s a reason Jay Cutler didn’t have many suitors in the off-season. Pick: Jets The Greek says: There’s playoff talk in both these dressing rooms, but let’s not get ahead of ourselves. When these teams met in Week 3, the Jets dominated in every aspect — especially against the run, limiting Jay Ajayi to just 30 yards. And they’ll still be smarting from getting robbed against the Patriots. Pick: Jets

Carolina at Chicago

The Geek says: My 60-inch TV nearly became victim of a fastballed remote last Thursday, watching Cam Newton in crunch time. Four passes in a row; two nearly picked off, one five yards out of bounds over an open receiver, and one game-sealing interception. No love for Newton this week. Pick: Bears

The Greek says: Stop the run, stop the Bears. The Panthers’ fifth-best run defence will come in handy here. Pick: Panthers

Tampa Bay at Buffalo

The Geek says: Expect your social media feed to be flooded with Bills Mafia antics. But the game should be good too, and I’d take the Bills D over whomever starts under centre for Tampa. Pick: Bills

The Greek says: The Buccaneers’ fourth-ranked offence goes up against the defence of the Bills, which has allowed the fewest points in the league. That is, if Bucs QB Jameis Winston suits up after hurting his shoulder last week. If not, it’s journeyman and former Bill Ryan Fitzpatrick. Pick: Bills

Jacksonville at Indianapolis

The Geek says: In six games, the Jaguars have 23 sacks and seven forced fumbles. One leads the league, one is second-best. They’re going to tear through the Colts’ tissue-paper offensive line like a vibroblade through a Stormtrooper’s plastoid armour. Pick: Jags

The Greek says: Win one, lose one — that’s the story of the Jags’ season. The Colts, meanwhile, are still out of Luck and their subpar run defence will be tested against possible rookie of the year Leonard Fournette. Pick: Jaguars

Tennessee at Cleveland

The Geek says: What does Marcus Mariota mean to the Titans? Well, with Matt Cassel under centre, they scored 10 points in six quarters, roughly a touchdown per game. With Mariota, they’ve scored 30.5 points, and that includes two games against defences like Seattle’s and Jacksonville’s. Yeah, he’s pretty important. Pick: Titans

The Greek says: The QB carousel continues to spin in Cleveland. That’s now 26 since 1999. How jealous the Browns must be of a franchise guy such as Mariota. Pick: Titans

Dallas at San Francisco

The Geek says: The latest update says Ezekiel Elliott will be able to play this weekend, thanks to a judge granting an injunction. Not that they’d need him. Pick: Dem Boyz The Greek says: The winless 49ers are the only team in the Super Bowl era to have lost five straight games by three points or less — and are now going with rookie C.J Beathard as their QB, which looks to be an improvement. Still, the Elliot-less Cowboys need the win after losing two straight amid all sorts of drama. Pick: Cowboys

Seattle at New York Giants

The Geek says: The Giants, with some word-soup receivers out of a Key and Peele skit, rolled into Mile High and took out the Broncos. An A1 defence beat at home? Seattle, you’re on notice. However … Pick: Seahawks The Greek says: The Giants gave the play-calling duties to their offensive co-ordinator and, voila, a win over one of the best defences in football. The Seattle defence won’t get caught off guard the way Denver’s did. Pick: Seahawks

Denver at L.A. Chargers

The Geek says: The Broncos are breathing a sigh of relief after Trevor Seimian was cleared to play, but he won’t have Emmanuel Sanders nor Isaiah McKenzie to throw to, and Demaryius Thomas is still a little banged-up. Go with the hot home team. Pick: Chargers The Greek says: The Broncos, this is still a defensively sound team. Siemian had his first bad game of the season, but the modus operandi here will be to run the rock against the worst rush defence in football. Pick: Broncos

Atlanta at New England

The Geek says: The fact remains that New England’s defence is the worst of the 32 NFL teams, especially vulnerable through the air. Matty Ice puts the freeze on the 28-3 memes. Pick: Falcons The Greek says:The Patriots may have issues on defence, but the Falcons have an issue between the ears. They’re missing tackles, taking dumb penalties and blowing leads, even against bad teams. Pick: Patriots