Here are 10 things from NFL Week 10 that intrigue me:

1. Tom Brady against the Seahawks defense: When they faced off in Super Bowl XLIX, a game won by the Patriots, Brady attacked the Seahawks with quick, short passes. I would imagine the game plan would be the same here.

2. Patriots CB Malcolm Butler against the team that made him a household name: In that Super Bowl victory over the Seahawks, Butler made the game-saving play by picking off Russell Wilson in the end zone in the closing seconds. He was a backup on that team, but he's now a top cover corner for this one.

Super Bowl hero Malcolm Butler has a much bigger role for the Pats now. USATSI

3. Drew Brees against the Broncos secondary: The Saints are the top-ranked passing offense in the league, while the Broncos are the best pass defense. Something has to give. PS: Brees is really good inside the Superdome.

4. How does Dak Prescott play with Tony Romo in the wings? Prescott has led the Cowboys to a 7-1 record and has played exceptionally well for a rookie. But Romo is back practicing now -- though he's not expected to suit up Sunday -- which puts added pressure on Prescott to make plays. This is a big challenge for him this week, playing a second consecutive road game.

5. Will the Pittsburgh offense get out of the funk? To see the Steelers offense ranked 16th in scoring is unreal. Yes, they have had injury issues and a suspension for Le'Veon Bell, but they haven't been as good as expected. They were bad last week at Baltimore. This week they have to get it going against the Cowboys.

6. Matt Ryan against the Eagles in his hometown of Philadelphia: Ryan comes into the second half as the leader in the race for MVP. He has been on fire and now goes home to face the Eagles in a big game for both teams. Can the Eagles slow him down?

Matt Ryan continues to make his case for MVP honors. USATSI

7. Can Chiefs edge rusher Dee Ford continue his torrid pace of sacks? Ford has 5 ½ sacks the past two weeks and now has nine for the season. Ford has emerged as a big-time pass rusher, which is not good news for a Carolina team that has issues at tackle.

8. Will the Vikings end the skid at Washington? Three weeks ago, the Vikings were being anointed as the NFC Super Bowl team. After losing three straight, they don't even look like a playoff team. They face the Redskins this week in a game they have to get or this season will be officially spiraling down the drain.

9. Will the Dolphins continue their roll at San Diego with that running game? They have won three straight games behind the running game and Jay Ajayi. He has 529 yards the past three weeks. The line is playing well, but the Chargers were good against the run last week against the Titans. They are fifth-ranked against the run.

10. Can Aaron Rodgers get back on track? The Packers blew a great chance for a home win last week losing to the Colts. The offense didn't look good either. Rodgers missed some throws that were there and missed some open receivers altogether on other plays. Rodgers and the Packers need this game this week at Tennessee.