NFL Preseason Predictions: Kurt Benkert vs. John Frascella, an Epic Battle!!

 

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Yesterday on Twitter (aka X) former NFL Quarterback Kurt Benkert posted this about me: 

"John with all due respect most of the things I see you saying on this app are really delusional." 

Whoa! Fightin' words. 

All in good fun, I challenged Kurt to a battle of football knowledge. Luckily today, he posted his NFL Preseason Predictions. So let's bookmark mine vs his: 

NFL Preseason Predictions

American Football Conference (AFC)

AFC East:

1. Frascella: Jets 11-6 (Benkert 13-4)

2. Frascella: Dolphins 11-6 (Benkert 9-8)

3. Frascella: Bills 9-8 (Benkert 11-6)

4. Frascella: Patriots 4-13 (Benkert 2-15)

AFC North:

1. Frascella: Ravens 13-4 (Benkert 12-5)

2. Frascella: Browns 9-8 (Benkert 11-6)

3. Frascella: Bengals 9-8 (Benkert 11-6)

4. Frascella: Steelers 6-11 (Benkert 7-10)

AFC South:

1. Frascella: Texans 13-4 (Benkert 12-5)

2. Frascella: Titans 9-8 (Benkert 5-12)

3. Frascella: Jaguars 8-9 (Benkert 5-12)

4. Frascella: Colts 7-10 (Benkert 4-13)

AFC West:

1. Frascella: Chiefs 14-3 (Benkert 12-5)

2. Frascella: Chargers 9-8 (Benkert 5-12)

3. Frascella: Broncos 6-11 (Benkert 10-7)

4. Frascella: Raiders 5-12 (Benkert 10-7)

National Football Conference (NFC)

NFC East:

1. Frascella: Eagles 12-5 (Benkert 11-6)

2. Frascella: Cowboys 9-8 (Benkert 10-7)

3. Frascella: Commanders 5-12 (Benkert 8-9)

4. Frascella: Giants 5-12 (Benkert 7-10)

NFC North:

1. Frascella: Packers 11-6 (Benkert 12-5)

2. Frascella: Lions 11-6 (Benkert 10-7)

3. Frascella: Bears 8-9 (Benkert 11-6)

4. Frascella: Vikings 7-10 (Benkert 4-13)

NFC South:

1. Frascella: Falcons 10-7 (Benkert 12-5)

2. Frascella: Bucs 8-9 (Benkert 8-9)

3. Frascella: Saints 8-9 (Benkert 2-15)

4. Frascella: Panthers 3-14 (Benkert 3-14)

NFC West:

1. Frascella: 49ers 10-7 (Benkert 13-4)

2. Frascella: Rams 9-8 (Benkert 9-8) 

3. Frascella: Cardinals 7-10 (Benkert 8-9)

4. Frascella: Seahawks 6-11 (Benkert 5-12)

At the end of the season, I will compare our predictions to the real records, then announce the winner. Wish me luck! 

John Frascella is an NFL analyst, writer and published sports author. Follow him on Twitter aka X @NFLFrascella for all things football. 

Ranking Every Ron Howard Movie I've Ever Seen

 

Ron Howard movie scores and rankings - out of 10 - below! 

1. Cinderella Man (10/10)

2. Rush (9/10)

3. Frost/Nixon (9/10)

4. Apollo 13 (7.5/10)

5. Ransom (7.5/10)

6. EDtv (7/10)

7. Backdraft (6.5/10)

8. A Beautiful Mind (6/10)

9. The Dilemma (5.5/10)

Archive 1: All scores and rankings for Prominent Film Directors

Archive 2: All of John Frascella's full-length film reviews

John Frascella is a 2nd generation film critic and published author. Follow him on Twitter aka X @FrascellaMovies and @NFLFrascella. 

Ranking Every Mike Flanagan Film I've Ever Seen (and TV shows)

 

Mike Flanagan film scores and rankings - out of 10 - below! (And TV shows below that.) 

Movie Rankings

1. Ouija: Origin of Evil (8.5/10)

2. Doctor Sleep (7.5/10)

3. Hush (7.5/10)

4. Gerald's Game (7.5/10)

Series Rankings

1. The Fall of the House of Usher (9.5/10)

2. The Haunting of Hill House (8/10)

3. The Haunting of Bly Manor (7/10)

Archive 1: All film scores and rankings for Prominent Film Directors

Archive 2: All of John Frascella's full-length film reviews 

John Frascella is a 2nd generation film critic and published author. Follow him on Twitter aka X @FrascellaMovies and @NFLFrascella. 

Ranking Every M. Night Shyamalan Film I've Ever Seen

 

M. Night Shyamalan film scores and rankings - out of 10 - below! 

1. Signs (9.5/10)

2. Split (9/10)

3. Knock at the Cabin (8/10)

4. The Sixth Sense (7/10)

5. The Visit (7/10)

6. Unbreakable (7/10)

7. Old (7/10)

8. Glass (4.5/10)

9. The Happening (1/10)

Archive 1: All scores and rankings for Prominent Film Directors

Archive 2: All of John Frascella's full-length film reviews 

John Frascella is a 2nd generation film critic and published author. Follow him on Twitter aka X @FrascellaMovies and @NFLFrascella.