Ah, Roger Goodell, who may or may not be knee deep in the mess that is the Washington Commanders, says the NFL has four more years after this morning’s game, for an annual game in Germany.

Oh, and the New England Patriots are said to want to be there. So do the Kansas City Chiefs.

Against each other? Yikes, the atmosphere at Arrowhead is fantastic, and would the Patriots fans be robbed of seeing Patrick Mahomes again at Gillette?

“In our commitment, we’re going to play the next four years, at least, and with at least four games,” Goodell said Saturday, ahead of the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks at Allianz Arena. “I wouldn’t be surprised if it expanded beyond that at some point soon.”

Of course Goodell didn’t take questions from the media, not with his seat pretty hot these days. But you’ve got to figure the Patriots, on a bye this week, will want one of those overseas games that seem to get more than less.

So we’ll see. Remember, the fans for the home team in these games get robbed of the game being in their own stadium.

Of course, we like those morning games here and there. Makes us feel like, as the temps get colder, we’re on the west coast, right?

Meanwhile, we can’t escape the 4-3 doldrums. And the games this week aren’t great, with no Patriots. But here goes:

DOLPHINS 27, BROWNS 14

Word is DeShaun Watson, whatever you think of him, is set to start practicing with the Browns next week as it gets closer to that Week 11 return. The timing is pretty good for the Dolphins, who could gain some with the Jets and Patriots not playing.

RAIDERS 17, COLTS 7

Good grief. Poor Josh McDaniels, it’s really hard to believe Vegas has struggled this badly. But we told you about the Colts last week. Jeff Saturday isn’t going to change it. But McDaniels reeeeeally needs to win this one. He should.

COWBOYS 30, PACKERS 16

Green Bay stinks. There, we said it. Aaron Rodgers is part of the reason why, as he just hasn’t gotten on the same page with his receivers. He can hug that big teddy bear Mike McCarthy after the Cowboys hand the Pack their sixth straight loss. Wow.

SEAHAWKS 27, BUCS 20

Geno Smith a pick over Tom Brady in Germany. What is going on in this league? But Brady has a lousy head coach and even worse supporting cast. We won’t even try to explain Geno. Remember, 9:30 a.m.start

VIKINGS 24, BILLS 13

The Bills should not play Josh Allen. That elbow injury is going to hamper him the rest of the season, but they could lose him for that time if they’re not careful. Vikes take advantage, and an 8-1 start. Brian Dabol Coach of the Year? Nah – it’s Kevin O’Connell.

TEXANS 24, GIANTS 16

Speaking of Dabol, the Giants, no matter who their coach is, stink after bye weeks. And they didn’t look all that good against the Seahawks going in. Texans in the upset, as a hush falls over MetLife Stadium.

NINERS 20, CHARGERS 17

So many love the 49ers as the NFC’s best team. What about the Eagles? A lot have finally come around to the idea that L.A. quarterback Justin Herbert may not be as good as we first thought. It adds up to this supposed juggernaut San Francisco team getting over the .500 mark.

LAST WEEK: 4-3

SEASON: 33-30

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