NFL Week 10 Cheat Sheet
It’s week 10 of the NFL, and things are starting to get serious! November is when wins and losses really begin to count, and with the playoff picture slowly but surely coming into focus the outcome of this weekend’s action is likely to have a lasting impact. For Irish fans, the focus will once again be on the Mercedes Benz Superdome in New Orleans, where our own Charlie Smyth will make his second start of the season. We also have the final NFL Europe game of the season between the Lions and Patriots in Munich and a massive AFC North clash between the Bengals and Steelers. Keep reading for all the details you need ahead of NFL week 10!
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Charlie Smyth’s Second Outing
After a very solid performance against Cleveland in the Superdome last Sunday, County Down’s Charlie Smyth reprises his role as the Saints’ starting kicker this weekend as the Panthers make the trip to New Orleans for a crucial NFC South clash. Smyth famously hit a game winner against Carolina back in 2025, and could have an important role to play this weekend as well. Both sides are tied at 3-5 and sit 1st and 2nd respectively in the division, so the outcome of this one will dictate a new leader. Charlie has proven to be reliable in his brief tenure with the Saints, and if he can continue to build consistency this weekend, he should be around for a long time.
NFL Europe Games Conclude in Munich
There’s something special about seeing NFL players genuinely enjoying playing games in different countries. Last week in Madrid, Joe Burrow spoke about the joy of growing the game internationally. Now it’s the turn of the German speaking Amon-Ra St.Brown and the Detroit Lions. St.Brown’s mother hails from Leverkusen, so this is very much a homecoming game for the star receiver. Detroit will need a big game from their offense after barely beating the Dolphins last weekend. As James Kellet pointed out on the Gaelic Gridiron podcast this week, St.Brown hasn’t scored a touchdown since September. So if there was ever a time to step it up, this is it! Their opponent New England has had an up and down run so far, and my money is on Detroit to put on a show and get the win.
AFC North Showdown in Cincy
Sunday Night Football. Steelers Vs Bengals. It doesn’t get any better than this! The bitter rivals are both 6-2 and currently share a lead in the division, so the stakes could not really be much higher at this point of the season. Cincinnati is coming off a scorcher in Madrid and has the momentum, while Pittsburgh will be rested after a bye week. The big question is: can the Steelers secondary slow down Joe Burrow and Jamar Chase? That matchup will be key to the outcome of this encounter. Pittsburgh will also need to get its running game going early, both to take some pressure off Rodgers and keep the ball away from Joe Burrow. The outcome of this game is going to have huge ramifications, so even if you’re not staying up until the wee hours to watch, make sure to keep an eye on it!
