Washington Commanders @ Inexperienced Bay Packers
As a Packers fan, I’ve to mood my expectations after Inexperienced Bay appeared like one of many three finest groups within the league on Sunday. On a brief week, it doesn’t appear probably that the Pack will absolutely deploy Micah Parsons, who was dominant in two video games towards the Commanders final season. Jayden Daniels’ capacity to run round and lengthen performs makes him a lot more durable to take down than Jared Goff. There are nonetheless issues relating to Inexperienced Bay’s secondary, so Washington pulls out a gutsy victory on the highway.
Commanders win 27-26
Sunday Early Video games
Jacksonville Jaguars @ Cincinnati Bengals
The Bengals’ offense might be higher in Week Two than it was final Sunday just because it might’t be any worse. The Jags’ go protection ought to be higher than final 12 months’s, however going towards Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase, and Tee Higgins might be a real measuring stick with see how far this unit has come. Cincy’s passing assault ought to have a neater time placing up factors this week. On the identical time, the Bengals’ run protection will virtually actually not permit Jacksonville to run for 200 yards and common 6.25 yards per keep it up the bottom.
Bengals win 28-23
New York Giants @ Dallas Cowboys
What I mentioned yesterday stays true: so long as Russell Wilson is the beginning quarterback for the New York Giants, they may have one of many worst offenses within the NFL, if not the worst. It’s additionally price noting that Dallas’ protection has extra playmakers than Washington’s. Probably the most attention-grabbing matchup might be between the Cowboys’ offensive linemen and New York’s go rushers. Count on Dallas to have extra success defending their QB than the Commanders did towards the Giants’ entrance seven.
Cowboys win 26-17
Chicago Bears @ Detroit Lions
There are strategic benefits that each groups have coming into this one. As the previous OC of the Lions, Ben Johnson is aware of the weaknesses of Detroit’s offense and protection. On the opposite aspect, Lions head coach Dan Campbell has spent the final 4 years serving to Johnson develop his in-game methods and training tendencies. On the finish of the day, although, this appears like the right revenge sport for a man like Dan Campbell, who will wish to make Ben Johnson sorry for not taking a job outdoors of the NFC North.
Lions win 29-26
Los Angeles Rams @ Tennessee Titans
Tennessee needed to go towards the very best pass-rushing staff within the NFL once they performed the Denver Broncos in Week One. Although the Los Angeles Rams don’t have the sack totals the Broncos have, they nonetheless know tips on how to get after opposing quarterbacks. Extra importantly, Matthew Stafford will play a lot better towards the Titans than Bo Nix did, which ought to give LA a snug victory, although Cam Ward will look higher in Week Two.
Rams win 30-17
Buffalo Payments @ New York Jets
Justin Fields was very spectacular in his first sport with the Jets. In truth, one may argue that he was higher in Week One than he was at any level final season with the Steelers. It additionally helps that he’s going up towards a Buffalo Payments staff this week that clearly struggled to cease a dual-threat quarterback. Nevertheless, Breece Corridor is nowhere close to pretty much as good as Derrick Henry, and Josh Allen hasn’t misplaced to the Jets in virtually two full years. Even in a hostile setting, my present favourite to win the 2025 MVP award will shine.
Payments win 31-27
San Francisco 49ers @ New Orleans Saints
Not solely did Kyle Shanahan say it’s a “lengthy shot” that beginning quarterback Brock Purdy performs on Sunday, however there’s an opportunity he may very well be out for “a number of weeks,” in accordance with ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Meaning, in all chance, followers who tune into this sport will be pressured to observe get to see Spencer Rattler face Mac Jones. San Fran is the better-coached staff with the higher protection, so they need to be favored in what will definitely be a low-scoring affair.
49ers win 18-16
New England Patriots @ Miami Dolphins
The “vibes,” as the youngsters prefer to say, are at an all-time low in South Seashore. The ‘Phins obtained their doorways blown off in Week One by a staff that was speculated to be one of many worst within the NFL this season. They could be taking part in at dwelling, however you may wager that followers will shortly activate the Dolphins if they arrive out gradual as soon as once more. In the meantime, the Pats NEED to win this sport in the event that they wish to revive their playoff hopes. Miami could not get blown out, however they’ll nonetheless look disappointing.
Patriots win 24-21
Seattle Seahawks @ Pittsburgh Steelers
This sport might be a slugfest. Don’t anticipate Aaron Rodgers throwing for 4 touchdowns towards one of many better-coached defensive groups within the NFL. With that being mentioned, the Seahawks’ offense will in all probability run into the identical points it did final week. In the identical breath, Sam Darnold is way much less agile than Justin Fields and might be simpler to take down from a pass-rushing standpoint. In a sport the place subject targets will play an enormous position, the Steelers ought to be capable of squeak out the victory.
Steelers win 19-17
Cleveland Browns @ Baltimore Ravens
Pressuring Joe Burrow and pressuring Lamar Jackson are two fully totally different duties. Joe Burrow is a pocket QB, whereas Lamar Jackson runs everywhere in the subject and feels unimaginable to catch. Additionally, the Ravens may have way more success working the ball towards Cleveland than Cincinnati did. Plus, the Browns don’t have the offensive ability place gamers to go toe-to-toe with Baltimore. The Ravens should not have any issues caring for Cleveland at dwelling.
Ravens win 33-21
Sunday Late Video games
Carolina Panthers @ Arizona Cardinals
After an low season crammed with promise and hope, the Panthers now look positioned to be one of many worst groups in soccer. They clearly didn’t do sufficient to handle their run protection, which was gashed for 200 yards by a Jacksonville Jaguars squad that isn’t even identified for its capacity to run the ball. Occurring the highway towards a staff with a working quarterback and a balanced one-two punch of Trey Benson and James Conner is establishing Carolina for a protracted day on the workplace.
Cardinals win 28-19
Denver Broncos @ Indianapolis Colts
This has the potential to shock everyone and be one of many higher video games on the docket for Week Two. Bo Nix appeared terrible in Week One, whereas Daniel Jones was improbable. Sadly for Indy, Jones will come crashing again right down to Earth when going through the very best pass-rush within the NFL. Bo Nix received’t need to do a lot to win this sport. So long as he doesn’t flip the ball over greater than two instances, Denver ought to come out of this one with a victory.
Broncos win 21-16
Philadelphia Eagles @ Kansas Metropolis Chiefs
This sport ought to favor the Chiefs. From Tremendous Bowl LIX to now, Kansas Metropolis’s offensive line has improved, whereas the Eagles’ defensive position seems to be worse after it was ravaged by free company. Additionally, the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs have an ideal document of their final 11 dwelling video games, which incorporates the playoffs. KC has been licking its chops to get revenge for the Tremendous Bowl. They are going to beat the Eagles on a last-second subject aim as Philly continues to wrestle within the secondary.
Chiefs win 22-20
Atlanta Falcons @ Minnesota Vikings
The Falcons have discovered their quarterback of the long run. And although I don’t consider in J.J. McCarthy, the Vikings do (for some purpose). In a battle of younger quarterbacks, this sport will come right down to which staff is healthier ready defensively. Between Vikings DC Brian Flores and Falcons defensive head coach Raheem Morris, I believe Flores may have a neater time making ready his unit as a result of he solely has to prep the protection, not like Morris, who has to have a complete staff able to go.
Vikings win 23-20
Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Houston Texans
It’s unlikely, however there’s an out of doors shot that this might find yourself being the Tremendous Bowl. Each of those squads are adequate to make the playoffs in spite of everything. The Texans’ protection can include Mike Evans and Emeka Egbuka. They proved that final week towards the Rams (even when they ended up dropping the sport). Houston may have a neater time defending C.J. Stroud on this sport, which can permit the offense to thrive and really rating touchdowns.
Texans win 24-22
Los Angeles Chargers @ Las Vegas Raiders
Raiders followers HATE the Chargers, so this might be arguably probably the most hostile setting we’ll see in Week Two, particularly with first place within the AFC West on the road. Jim Harbaugh and Pete Carroll might be pulling out all of the punches as a result of these two have a rivalry that dates again to the mid-2000s. In Vegas, I believe the Raiders have the sting. Additionally, the Chargers don’t have the cornerbacks to carry Geno Smith beneath 250 passing yards, which might be sufficient to earn the victory.
Raiders win 27-24
