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Good evening, everyone! Today I want to discuss which picks I got right and which ones I got wrong! So, let’s get started, So, I predicted that the Steelers would beat the Bengals 24-21, but the final score was 23-20 Steelers over the Bengals in overtime. The Bengals scored a touchdown with 1 second to go but the Steelers defensive player Dre Kirkpatrick blocked a game-winning extra point to which the Bengals could have won the game. Also, both team’s kickers kick trades with each other by missing key field goals. And then finally, the Steelers won the game with a game-winning field goal. I predicted that the Colts would beat the Texans 27-13, but the final score was actually tied at 20. So, no one was the winner in that game. I predicted that the Chiefs would beat the Cardinals 30-27, but the final score was 44-21 Chiefs over the Cardinals in a blowout. The Chiefs offense was on fire, the Cardinals defense could not even stop the offense, everyone on the Chiefs offense has a catch and got everyone of them involved, Patrick Mahomes threw 5 touchdown passes because the Cardinals defense was thin in the secondary. They could not stop the run and it is possible that they could not stop the run is because the Cardinals did not address the defensive line to get the interior push up the middle and they did not get a sack of Patrick Mahomes. The Cardinals offense barely did anything as Marquis Brown only had a couple catches and Greg Dortch had more catches than Hollywood Brown which is actually a warning sign. As a Cardinals fan, it is pretty disappointing to start off your season. I predicted that the Buccaneers would beat the Cowboys 38-31, but the final score was 19-3 Bucs over the Cowboys. The Bucs defense played very well holding the Cowboys offense to only a field goal. The Cowboys offense may have actually performed worse than the Cardinals offense as they did not even score a touchdown against the Bucs defense.
I predicted that the Packers would beat the Vikings 30-24, but the final score was 23-7 Vikings over the Packers. I’m actually surprised that the Vikings won with not a really close game. Last season, they were playing games with really close games which they won some and lost some. So, the Vikings so far are off to a good start to the season. I predicted that the Patriots would beat the Dolphins 32-29, but the final score was 20-7 Dolphins over the Patriots. I predicted that the 49ers would beat the Bears 31-17, but the final score was 19-10 Bears over the 49ers. I predicted that the Broncos would beat the Seahawks 34-24, but the final score was 17-16 Seahawks over the Broncos in a close game. The reason why the Broncos lost the game is because it was a terrible job coach to send out a kicker who could not even make a long field goal attempt to try and get the lead, but the kicker missed it. The Broncos offense could have gone for it on 4th down and get a first down to get closer to the field goal, but they decided not to do it.
So overall, I have gotten 3 out of 11 picks correct! Well, didn’t do too good there as I got a lot of picks wrong. But at least I got some of them correct. Now, let’s get to the NFL week 2 picks, shall we?! The first game I will predict is the Dolphins @Ravens game. I think this should be a pretty good game. I am actually going to pick the Dolphins to beat the Ravens in a close game 19-13. The Dolphins seem to improve a lot more than some people expected. The next game I will predict is the Jets @Browns game. I think the Browns will easily beat the Jets 31-7. Even though the Jets surprised the Browns last season, they won’t surprise them again this time. The next game I will predict is Colts @Jags game, the divisional rivalries. The Colts have not won in Jacksonville in decades and that has got to change. Although, I do think that the Colts will finally beat the Jaguars in Jacksonville for the first time 25-17. The next game I will predict is the Bucs @Saints game, the divisional rivalries. I think that this should be a really good game. I think that the Saints will beat the Bucs in a close game 34-29. The next game I will predict is the Seahawks @49ers game, the divisional rivalries. The Seahawks are coming off with the win and the 49ers are coming off with a loss last week. I think the 49ers will win their first game over the Seahawks 27-23 in a close game. The next game I will predict is the Patriots @Steelers game. I think the Patriots will beat the Steelers in a close game 29-22. The next game I will predict is the Falcons @Rams game. I think the Rams will beat the Falcons 31-27 because the Falcons always seem to find ways to lose games every time, they have the lead over opponents. The next game I will predict is the Cardinals @Raiders game. Both of these teams are coming off with losses last week. So, can the Cardinals get some players back and be a little healthy and not be banged up too much? We don’t know and if the Cardinals play like they did last week, they will lose the game again and they know that they can’t let that happen again. The Raiders have some pretty good talent on offense and defense as Chandler Jones, Mason Crosby, Taylor Jacobs, Devante Adams, and Darren Waller. The Cardinals may have their hands full and they hope that it does not repeat last week. So, who can win the game? Despite that the Cardinals having some issues right now, I am actually going to give the Cardinals their first win by beating the Raiders in a close game 23-17. So, hopefully the Cardinals offense and defense will play a lot better and play well enough to win the game. Just no stupid play calling on offense and Kyler Murray letting himself get sacked with the blitz and much more. The next game I will predict is the Texans @Broncos game. I think the Broncos will beat the Texans 34-17. The next game I will predict is the Bengals @Cowboys game. I actually think the Cowboys will beat the Bengals 34-31.
The next game I will predict is the Bears @Packers game, the divisional rivalries on Sunday night football. I think the Packers will beat the Bears 30-16. The next game I will predict is the Titans @Bills game on Monday Night Football. I think the Titans will beat the Bills in a close game 26-23. The last game I will predict is the Vikings @Eagles game. I think the Eagles will beat the Vikings 31-20.
So, what do you guys think about the NFL week 2 picks?! I would love to hear lots of comments, thoughts, opinions, questions, or concerns down below!
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In Episode 5 of House of the Dragon, “We Light the Way,” we gather at the Vale. Runestone seat of House Royce overlooks the sea and Lady Rhea Royce (Rachel Redford) rides on horseback on her way back from a hunt. A hooded figure approaches her, and she immediately recognizes it is Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith) — her estranged husband.
She asks if he has finally returned to consummate their marriage, to which Daemon offers no reply. Rhea goes on further to say, their sheep are willing, even if she is not. It is evident at this point that she is aware of the cruel things being said about her beyond the Vale. Daemon still doesn’t respond and spooks Rhea’s horse. She hits the ground and is paralyzed. As Daemon begins to walk away, she calls him “craven.” He walks back towards her and picks up a large rock.
As Otto Hightwower (Rhys Ifans) prepares to return to Oldtown, Alicent Hightower (Emily Carey) stops him outside the Red Keep’s gates. Otto suggests that siding with Rhaenyra Targaryen (Milly Alcock) contributed to his dismissal. As Otto continues to pull the strings, even out of the power of being the Hand, he plants a seed in Alicent’s head about her loyalty to Rhaenyra. Otto tells her that Viserys will not live to be an old man. If Rhaenyra succeeds him, the kingdom will be at war, and they will not accept her. The only way to secure her claim is for Rhaenyra to kill her children. He tells her to prepare Aegon to rule or stay close to Rhaenyra and hope she will be merciful.
As Otto’s words still remain indelibly printed in Alicent’s mind, she is approached by Larys Strong (Matthew Needham) in the Godswood. He says, “An outsider among the natives,” comparing Alicent to the novelis flowers indigenous to Braavos blooming in the garden. While Larys is using a flower as a metaphor for Alicent being an outsider to the realm, there is another metaphor of planting and growing happening in this moment. Just as Otto planted the seed to sow division between Alicent and Rhaenrya, arguably Larys is doing the same with Alicent in this scene. However, he is not sowing division, he is seeking allyship. Larys believes Otto’s dismissal was an injustice. Alicent asks him what he knows of it, and he states, “When one is not invited to speak, one learns to instead to observe.” He offers to help.
Viserys Targaryen (Paddy Considine) is on his way to Driftmark and is seasick. He throws up overboard, and Lyonel Strong (Gavin Spokes) gives him a handkerchief to clean himself off. On the lower deck, Rhaenyra and Ser Criston Cole (Fabien Frankel) look ahead at the castle on shore. As the king arrives at Driftmark, Lyonel is outraged Corlys is not present to greet Viserys and company. Instead, they are met with a teenaged Laena (Savannah Steyn).
As they enter the home of the Velaryons, Corlys greets the king and congratulates Lyonel on his new post as Hand of the King. Viserys proposes a marriage between Laenor Targaryen (Theo Nate) and Rhaenyra, noting it is high time their families unite. Corlys is honored but wants some clarification on succession. Viserys confirms Rhaenyra will be Queen, but their firstborn child regardless of gender will inherit the throne. Corlys inquires about the children’s last name as it is customary for them to carry their father’s names. Viserys compromises; the children will bear their father’s name, but when the heir ascends the throne, they will take on the name Targaryen. Corlys and Rhaenys agree to the terms.
Rhaenyra and Laenor walk along the beach. She knows this marriage is not what he would choose, but he says he has nothing against her. They both have their own distinct tastes in what they want and mutually agree that they will have an open marriage where both are free to “dine as they see fit.”
Rhaenys worries that this union will put Laenor in danger as Rhaenyra’s claims will be challenged. Corlys states that with the combined power of their houses, ships, and dragons any opponents will be crushed.
Joffrey Lonmouth (Solly McLeod) and Laenor relax among the dunes, and we finally see the intimacy shared between the two secret lovers. Joffrey unveils to Laenor that he believes Rhaenyra has a paramour of her own.
Rhaenyra sails back home with Criston, and he uses this opportunity to speak with her privately. He suggests that they should elope together to Essos and marry for love and not the crown. Sadly, Rhaenyra turns Criston down as she is loyal to both the crown and the realm. Criston takes this as an insult and asks if he’s her whore. He broke his own vows fornicating with the Princess. Marrying her would restore his honor. Unfortunately, this is not enough for Rhaenyra, and Criston leaves.
As the seed begins to take root, Alicent summons Criston to her chambers. She voices concerns for Rhaenyra and the night Daemon returned. She speaks of the rumors and wonders as Criston is her sworn protector if he knows anything about what Rhaenyra has done. When Criston realizes that Alicent is aware of their tryst, he asks for mercy and requests a quick death as opposed to being tortured. Alicent appreciates his honesty and lets him go unharmed.
In his chambers, Viserys is looked after by the Grand Maester. He is feverish and weak. He wonders if he will be remembered as a good king. What will they say of him when the histories are written? He has never conquered anything or suffered a great defeat. Lyonel assures him that is good fortune, but Viserys notes it’s not the thing songs are written about. Lyonel tells him he’s carried on Jaeherys’ legacy and has kept the peace.
A wedding feast is to begin, and the Velaryons are en route to King’s Landing with their great fleet and dragons. Viserys begins to make a speech when Alicent enters, dressed in Hightower green (as opposed to her usual Targaryen red and black). Jerrold confronts Daemon on Rhea’s death. Daemon disarms him by noting he wishes to collect his inheritance as he is heir to Runestone. After the wedding, he plans to fly to the Eyrie and petition for his land to Lady Jeyne Arryn. Jerrold leaves, shaken.
Joffrey tells Laenor that Criston is Rhaenyra’s paramour. Now they both know each other’s secrets. Joffrey introduces himself to Criston and taunts him about Laenor and Rhaenyra being a good match. This infuriates Criston. Suddenly screams are heard and the crowd surges. Criston is fighting Joffrey, and Laenor tries to help but is pushed off. Criston begins to beat Joffrey’s face in, fatally wounding him.
The wedding resumes, and they seal their union with a kiss. Viserys faints. The camera pans to a rat drinking from a puddle of blood on the floor.
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This recap was co-written by Angelica Monk.