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How to Watch Bengals vs. Raiders, NFL Week 11 Live Stream, Schedule, TV Channel, Start Time

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When the Oakland Raiders host the winless Cincinnati Bengals in Week 11, they’ll have a great frame of reference for the struggles their opponents are enduring. During quarterback Derek Carr’s rookie season with Oakland, they started off 0-10, before picking up the first win of his career. He knows all too well that no team is satisfied with losing and no game will be easy to win despite what the records say. 

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Bengals vs. Raiders

  • When: Sunday, November 17
  • Time: 4:25 p.m. ET
  • TV: CBS
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)

The Raiders made a point this week when talking to the media about the Bengals that records don’t matter to them. David Carr was especially adamant about it, saying he knows the Bengals are going to “bring it”.

Carr added his 14th passing touchdown of the season in the Raiders’ 26-24 win over the Chargers in Week 10. The victory was Oakland’s second straight and got the team over the .500 mark. At 5-4, they’re on the heels of the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC West. Another win would put some big pressure on their divisional rivals.

Meanwhile, the bottom is lonely for Cincinnati, as the Bengals are the lone winless team remaining in the NFL. A change at quarterback was made for their Week 10 game against the Baltimore Ravens. Rookie Ryan Finley came in for veteran Andy Dalton for his first career start. It was an up and down debut as he threw for a touchdown, but also had a few turnovers in a 49-13 loss. It appears that it’s Finley’s ship to steer from here on out as the Bengals look for answers in the short and long-term.

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How to Watch Jaguars vs. Colts, NFL Week 11 Live Stream, Schedule, TV Channel, Start Time

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The Jaguars (4-5) and Colts (5-4) square-off in an AFC South Divisional matchup Sunday afternoon at Lucas Oil Stadium. Indianapolis leads the all-time series 23-13. Both teams picked up a win last season, with the Colts winning 29-26 at home and the Jags returning the favor three weeks later in a 6-0 contest. 

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Jaguars vs. Colts

  • When: Sunday, November 17
  •  Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
  •  TV: CBS
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)

Two weeks ago, the Jaguars dropped an AFC South game, 26-3, against the Texans. Gardner Minshew completed 27 of 47 passes for 309 yards, two interceptions, and was sacked four times. Following a bye week last week, Minshew Mania has come to an end and the quarterback reins have been handed back over to Nick Foles. Minshew started the previous eight games after Foles suffered a broken clavicle in Week 1. Can Foles, who led the Eagles to the Super Bowl in 2017, give this offense a spark and a much needed divisional win? Leonard Fournette will have to run much better than he did against the Texans, who held him to a season-low 40 yards on the ground.

Defensively, the Jaguars have key pieces at each level. Calais Campbell had five tackles and the games only sack against the Texans, while linebacker Myles Jack and cornerback A.J. Bouye each had seven tackles in the game. The unit held Deshaun Watson to 201 yards and two touchdowns passing, but it was the run game that hurt them. Carlos Hyde tallied 160 yards on 19 carries. The defense is ranked 22nd against the run (120.2 YPG) and will face another tough back this weekend with the Colts’ Marlon Mack.

Indianapolis looked like a playoff team at 5-2, but has since dropped two straight contests, a 26-24 loss against the Steelers and a 16-12 loss against the Miami Dolphins. Brian Hoyer started at quarterback in place of the injured Jacoby Brissett. Hoyer threw for 204 yards, one touchdown and a costly three interceptions. They will evaluate Brissett, who suffered a sprained MCL against the Steelers, this week at practice and hope he will be ready to go on Sunday.  Marlon Mack rushed for 74 yards in the loss and has failed to reach the end zone in his last two games. He will need to step up as will the team’s tight ends Eric Ebron and Jack Doyle, who combined for eight catches, 100 yards and one touchdown. Indianapolis will be without their top two wide receivers T.Y. Hilton (injured calf) and Parris Campbell (fractured hand).

While the Colts offense has failed to score many points in the last two weeks, it’s been the defense that has kept them in the games.  Against Miami, the defense tallied three sacks on quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick and forced one interception. Darius Leonard was all over the field with 13 tackles and the lone pick. Khari Willis added eight more tackles. The defense has been much improved since the first half of the season and that includes holding teams on third down, as well as in the red zone.

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How to Watch Texans vs. Ravens, NFL Week 11 Live Stream, Schedule, TV Channel, Start Time

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Two teams that lead their respective divisions square-off Sunday afternoon in an AFC showdown. The Houston Texans (6-3), who lead the AFC South, travel to Baltimore to take on the Ravens (7-2), who are at the top of the AFC North. Baltimore leads the all-time series 8-2, including a 23-16 home win back in 2017. Will Deshaun Watson and the Texans come into M&T Bank and shake things up or will Lamar Jackson continue to dazzle for the home fans?

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Texans vs. Ravens

  • When: Sunday, November 17
  • Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
  • TV: CBS
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)

If there was ever a good time for a bye week, the Texans got it in preparation for a red hot Baltimore Ravens team. Houston beat Jacksonville, 26-3, in London last weekend. Deshaun Watson was 22 of 28 for 201 yards and two touchdowns. Offensively, the team received a major boost in the run game from Carlos Hyde, who carried the ball 19 times for a season-high 160 yards, marking his second game this season over the 100-yard mark. DeAndre Hopkins has been relatively quiet this season. Hopkins reeled in eight passes for 48 yards and one touchdown. Houston is ranked fourth in total offense (396.7 YPG) and fourth in rushing yards per game (142.8).

The number one objective for the defense will be to try and slow down Lamar Jackson and the offense. That’s a tall task that even the league’s best defense, the New England Patriots, couldn’t pass. Linebackers Zach Cunningham and Benardick McKinney have 68 and 60 tackles, respectively, and are key contributors for a unit that ranks third in the NFL against the run (84.1YPG).

Baltimore boasts the league’s second-best offense, averaging over 421.7 yards per game. That success starts with quarterback Lamar Jackson. He looked like a human highlight reel in last week’s 49-13 rout of the winless Bengals. He completed 15 of 17 passes for 223 yards and three touchdowns for a perfect passer rating of 158.3. On the ground, he was equally impressive with seven carries for 65 yards and one touchdown. Mark Ingram provides a ground and pounds 1-2 punch for the league’s best rushing team (197.2 YPG).  Rookie Marquise “Hollywood” Brown reeled in four catches for 80 yards, as the Ravens won their fifth straight game. The last time they had a streak like that was 2013.

While the Ravens have a slew of offensive weapons, so do the Texans. Watson isn’t as elusive as Jackson, but is one of the best dual threats in the league and can beat you with his arm or with his legs. Running back Carlos Hyde had a breakout game last weekend and hopes to continue that momentum, while DeAndre Hopkins is an All-Pro wide receiver. Baltimore is ranked eighth in the NFL in rush defense, but 20th when it comes to stopping the pass. 

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How to Watch Saints vs. Buccaneers, NFL Week 11 Live Stream, Schedule, TV Channel, Start Time

The Saints (7-2) and the Buccaneers (3-6) square-off for an AFC South showdown Sunday at Raymond James Stadium.

The Saints (7-2) and the Buccaneers (3-6) square-off for an AFC South showdown Sunday at Raymond James Stadium. New Orleans won the first meeting between the two teams, 31-24, back in Week 5. The teams have split the season series the last four years.

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Saints vs. Buccaneers 

When: Sunday, November 17

Time: 1:00 p.m. ET

TV: FOX

Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)

Even the best teams in the league lose a game from time to time that makes you scratch your head. New Orleans lost 26-9 last weekend against an Atlanta Falcons squad that had just one winning going into the game. Drew Brees completed 32 of 45 passes for 287 yards. His favorite target Michael Thomas had another 100+ yard game with 13 catches for 153 yards. Thomas is the only wide receiver over 1,000 yards this season, with his league-leading 1,027. The Saints only managed 52 rushing yards in the loss.

While Drew Brees and Michael Thomas are the keys that make the offense run, the defense has been one of the best in the league this season as well. The Saints rank fifth in total defense with opponents averaging 316.6 YPG. Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan threw for 282 yards and two touchdowns in the win, while the team racked up 143 yards rushing. Demario Davis led the Saints with 11 tackles and one sack. Marcus Williams added seven tackles and an interception on the game. Yet, defensive penalties proved to be costly, as they racked up 12 flags for 90 yards. This unit will need to be more disciplined against a Buccaneers offense that is averaging 28.9 points per game.

Tampa Bay’s offense has been one of the best, but it has to be consistent, and most importantly they can’t turn the ball over.  The Buccaneers returned home after a whirlwind road trip and defeated Bruce Arian’s former team, the Arizona Cardinals, 30-27 in a game that came down to the wire. Jameis Winston completed 30 of 48 passes for 358 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions. Winston is third in the league with 2,765 yards passing and is blessed to have arguably the best 1-2 receiver tandem in Mike Evans and Chris Godwin, who have 924 and 840 yards, respectively. Evans was completely taken out of the equation by the Saints defense in the team’s first meeting. The Bucs need to use the ground attack to set up play-action and control the clock.

Defensively, it’s obvious what the Saints do best and that is air the ball out. With a future Hall of Fame quarterback under center in Brees and the top wide receiver in the NFL as a weapon, they can be hard to stop, but the Falcons proved it can be done. Tampa Bay boasts one of the best defensive fronts in the league and the top-ranked rushing defense. Shaq Barrett is tied for the league lead in sacks and will need to pressure Brees, just like Atlanta did, putting him on his back six times. The team recently cut Vernon Hargreaves. MJ Stewart (knee) and Carlton Davis (hip) will be sidelined for the game. Tampa’s allowed an average of 299 yards passing and have given up a league-high 31 points per game this season. How does the secondary hold up against the Saints passing attack? That will be the key to this game.

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How to Watch Broncos vs. Vikings, NFL Week 11 Live Stream, Schedule, TV Channel, Start Time

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The 15th meeting between the Denver Broncos (3-6) and Minnesota Vikings (6-3) takes place Sunday afternoon at U.S. Bank Stadium. The all-time series is tied at seven, but Denver has won the last three games, all by just three points. 

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Broncos vs. Vikings

When: Sunday, November 17

Time: 1:00 p.m. ET

TV: CBS

Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)

Quarterback woes and offensive struggles have plagued the Broncos all season. Joe Flacco was sidelined due to a neck injury, but Brandon Allen stepped in to record his first victory as a starter, 24-19, over the Browns two weeks ago. In that game, Allen was 12 of 20 for 193 yards and two touchdowns. Running back Phillip Lindsay carried the ball nine times for 92 yards and one touchdown. Can he move the chains against a physical Vikings defensive front this weekend? Will Allen have enough time under center to link up with No. 1 wide receiver Courtland Sutton or rookie tight end Noah Fant, who hauled in three catches for a career-high 115 yards? This offense will need to put points on the board if it wants to keep up with Minnesota.

The Broncos defense has been one of the best in the league. The team limited Baker Mayfield to 273 yards and one touchdown and are fourth in total defense and passing yards allowed. They will need to put pressure on Kirk Cousins throughout the game and force the Vikings to beat them through the air. Dalvin Cook is the NFL’s leading rusher and their offense starts with him.  Denver’s defense held Nick Chubb to 65 yards two weeks ago, but rank 17th in the league with opponents averaging 117.6 YPG.

Minnesota has won five of their last six games, including a 28-24 win on the road against Dallas last weekend in primetime. Kirk Cousins shined with 220 yards and two touchdowns. Dalvin Cook continued to prove why he is the best running back in the NFL with 26 carries for 97 yards and one touchdown to bring his league lead to 991 yards. Even more impressive were his seven catches for 86 yards that were integral parts in key scoring drives for Minnesota. Alexander Mattison has served as a 1-2 punch with Cook and the third-best rushing unit in the NFL. 

The Vikings’ defense is holding opponents to an average of 18.2 points per game, fifth-best in the NFL. Against Dallas, their rushing defense was fantastic as well. Minnesota limited Ezekiel Elliott to 47 yards on 20 carries. The Cowboys switched to the air and Dak Prescott threw for nearly 400 yards and three touchdowns, but the Vikings still managed to come away with the win. Mike Hughes and Anthony Barr led the team with seven tackles. Can this defense put pressure on an inexperienced Brandon Allen and an offensive line that has given up its fair share of sacks this season? Danielle Hunter and Everson Griffen have a combined 14.5 sacks on the year.

The 15th meeting between the Denver Broncos (3-6) and Minnesota Vikings (6-3) takes place Sunday afternoon at U.S. Bank Stadium. The all-time series is tied at seven, but Denver has won the last three games, all by just three points. 

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How to Watch Bills vs. Dolphins, NFL Week 11 Live Stream, Schedule, TV Channel, Start Time

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The Bills (6-3) and Dolphins (2-7) meet in an AFC East divisional contest Sunday afternoon in South Florida. Buffalo won the first matchup in Week 7, 31-21, at home. The Bills have won four of the last five. Miami’s only win during that time came last year in a 21-17 at Hard Rock Stadium. 

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Bills vs. Dolphins

When: Sunday, November 17

Time: 1:00 p.m. ET 

TV: CBS

Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)

Buffalo started the season 5-1, but have lost two of its last three games, including a 19-16 loss in Cleveland vs. Browns last weekend. Josh Allen completed 22 of 41 passes for 266 yards but failed to reach the end zone through the air. On the ground, he tallied 28 yards for the team’s two touchdowns. John Brown and Cole Beasley went 1-2 in receiving with 77 and 74 yards, respectively The Bills had a chance to tie it up with 22 seconds left in the game, but missed the field goal. 

The Bills defense sacked Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield two times and held them to three points, despite running 12 plays in the game from inside their three-yard line.  Linebacker Tremaine Edmunds had one of those sacks, which came with Mayfield ending up in the end zone and awarding two points for a safety. Levi Wallace and Jordan Poyer both tallied eight tackles, while Matt Milano picked up seven tackles and a sack. 

Two consecutive wins. Weren’t the Dolphins supposed to be tanking for one of the top-tier college quarterbacks or one of the top picks in the draft? One week after beating the Jets at home, they defeated the Colts, 16-12, in Indianapolis. While Indy was without its starting quarterback, a win is a win. Ryan Fitzpatrick completed 21 of 33 passes for 169 yards, while also rushing for 23 yards and a score. Devante Parker led the team with five catches for 69 yards. However, the Dolphins are still at or near the bottom of every major offensive category.

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How to Watch Navy vs. Notre Dame, NCAA Football Live Stream, Schedule, TV Channel, Start Time

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One of the longest rivalries in college football history renews on Saturday as No. 16 Notre Dame hosts No. 23 Navy in the 91st straight meeting. The two teams have played each other every year since 1927, making it the third-longest non-interrupted rivalry in the sport. The Fighting Irish hold a commanding 76–13–1 lead in the series, with Navy winning only four times since 1963.

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Navy vs. Notre Dame

  • When: Saturday, November 16
  • Time: 2:30 p.m. ET
  • TV: NBC
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)

Navy comes to South Bend on an impressive five-game winning streak and very much in contention for the AAC title. A bye week should have the Midshipmen well-rested. Before their week off, they beat Connecticut, 56-10, to improve to 7-1 on the season. Their great run of form has them deadlocked with SMU atop the West division. As usual, Navy’s offense is focused primarily on the running attack. The team averages an astounding 358.3 yards per game on the ground, which is the best in the country by over 30 yards. Quarterback Malcolm Perry is the team’s go-to weapon under center. He is the team leader in both rushing yards (1,042) and passing yards (722). It’s very likely that Navy’s chances of pulling off the upset will come down to his effectiveness against Notre Dame’s defense. 

The Irish rush defense isn’t anything to write home about. They are 64th in the nation at stopping the run, allowing 157.6 yards per game on the ground. It’s clear that this match-up will define how this one will play out. If Notre Dame finds a way to limit Perry, it should have the offense to pull out the win. If it turns into a shootout, the team could be in trouble. Notre Dame crushed Duke 38-7 in its last outing. QB Ian Book threw for four touchdowns and two interceptions. Book’s track record in big games this season has been spotty. He’s certainly capable of putting points on the board, but if the circumstances call for him to carry the team to victory, it could be a problem. 

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How to Watch Michigan State vs. Michigan, NCAA Football Live Stream, Schedule, TV Channel, Start Time

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Saturday afternoon will be the battle for Michigan. Michigan State faces No. 15 Michigan on the road with just a handful of games left for both schools. The two teams are headed in completely different directions. Michigan has won five of its last six games, while MSU has dropped four in a row.

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Michigan State vs. Michigan

  • When: Saturday, November 16
  • Time: 12:00 p.m. ET
  • TV: FOX
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)

With a bye last week, the Wolverines have had two weeks to prepare for the Spartans. Michigan (7-2, 4-2) has taken things in stride since a 28-21 loss to Penn State on Oct. 19. The Wolverines have outscored opponents 83-21, including a 45-14 win vs. Notre Dame on Oct. 26. Michigan dominated Maryland on Nov. 2 in a 38-7 win. Nine different receivers had at least one catch and on defense, the Wolverines were led by Josh Metellus, who had eight tackles, and Joshua Uche, who had two sacks.

Nothing is going right for Michigan State (4-5, 2-4). The team took a tight 37-34 loss to Illinois last weekend. The Spartans surrendered a 21-point third-quarter lead and were outscored 27-3 in the fourth quarter. That was done even though the Spartans tallied 526 yards of offense, including 275 rushing yards. Quarterback Brian Lewerke had a tough night, throwing three interceptions and just one touchdown. Elijah Collins and Cody White were bright spots for the Spartans. Collins ran for 170 yards, while White had 128 yards receiving. The Spartans are likely to be without star linebacker Joe Bachie, who has appealed his suspension by the Big Ten for failing a drug test.

The Wolverines won last year’s meeting, 21-7, in East Lansing and have won two of the last three games. Michigan leads the all-time series, 70-36-5, but has dropped its last two home games to the Spartans.

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How to Watch Panama vs. Mexico, CONCACAF Nations League Live Stream, Schedule, TV Channel, Start Time

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The Mexican national team has a chance to secure a spot in the CONCACAF Nations League playoffs when it travels to Panama for its third group stage match tonight. El Tri has predictably made light work of the competition thus far, including a 3-1 win over this same Panama team at home last month. If they can go away from home in a tough environment and pick up three points, the road to winning another CONCACAF competition will open up for Mexico. 

Panama vs. Mexico

  • Date: Friday, November 15
  • Start Time: 9:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: TUDN
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)

The most impressive thing about Mexico easily pushing through the group stage of this new tournament is that Tata Martino has taken the chance to incorporate some younger players into his already stacked squad. Established stars like Hirving “Chucky” Lozano, Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez and Hector Herrera all get to rest with their European clubs while some new faces get to prove they belong on the international level.

Jose Juan Macias, a 20-year-old forward who plays for Club Leon, has been the newcomer to shine given the chance. He has three goals through the opening two matches and looks to be setting himself up for a bigger role with the team in the future. 

For now, it’s all about clinching a playoff spot for Martino’s young squad. Mexico has proven to be an unstoppable juggernaut in the region and Tata’s introduction as manager has only magnified that. Despite a slip-up against top competition, Mexico’s stranglehold on CONCACAF has only become more firm since the Argentinian took over at the beginning of the year. 

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How to Watch USA vs Canada, USMNT Lineup, U.S. vs. Canada Live Stream, CONCACAF Nations League Schedule, TV Channel, Start Time

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The United States Men’s National Team will face an important test on Friday evening when it welcomes Canada to Orlando in the teams’ second consecutive Concacaf Nations League clash. The rising Canadians upended the USMNT 2-0 in Toronto merely a month ago, a shocking result that left U.S. players and fans bitterly disappointed. This time, the USA will be without their talisman, Christian Pulisic, as he recovers from an injury suffered over the weekend, leaving coach Gregg Berhalter to look elsewhere to get his squad back on track.

USMNT vs. Canada

  • Date: Friday, November 15
  • Start Time: 7:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: TUDN, UniMas
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)

Canada and the U.S. are two teams on two different trajectories. Despite missing the previous eight World Cups – and only qualifying once in its entire history – this Canadian team oozes confidence. Its win against the USMNT in October was proof of that. The win marked the first time Canada had defeated the Yanks in 34 years, with the previous victory taking place during the tune-up for its lone World Cup appearance. The scene at the final whistle reflected the team’s pent-up desire to unseat its neighbors, as players piled onto each other and shouted in excitement, which is typically reserved for finals or massive upsets. 

Meanwhile, the U.S. hasn’t managed to turn the corner nearly a year into Berhalter’s tenure. It’s true that the head coach has been limited by injuries to some of his best players. Most recently it’s Christian Pulisic and Zack Steffen, but also John Anthony Brooks and Tyler Adams. And yes, the USMNT managed a run to the Gold Cup final over the summer. However, a better word for it might be ‘scraped together’ given the lackluster string of performances and results since then haven’t been promising. Getting dominated by Mexico, drawing against Uruguay’s B-squad, and losing to Canada are hardly signs of progress. 

Despite that, Earnie Stewart – the US Soccer Federation Sporting Director – insists that Berhalter’s job isn’t in danger, while also acknowledging that the game against Canada is a must-win. The winner of Group A will advance to the Concacaf Nations League semifinals and be a lock to qualify for the final stages of World Cup 2022 Qualification in Concacaf, also known as the Hex. The US must win against Canada to have any shot at advancing, while the third team in their group, Cuba, is no match for either squad and currently sports a 0-0-3 record with a 14 goal differential.  

For USMNT fans, only a win will suffice. There has long been complaints about Berhalter’s player selection, as his reliance on the MLS pool is seen as antithetical to improvement. For the players’ part, the grinding attitude that defined previous U.S. teams have been noticeably absent, with most teams looking comfortable in possession against the USMNT, while bossing U.S. players off seemingly every ball. All of these elements will be picked apart tonight, but the most important thing for the USA is clear: walk away with three points.

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