Wednesday, September 14, 2016

Week 2 Predictions

New York Jets (0-1) vs Buffalo Bills (0-1)

Jets come in off a one point loss last week to the Bengals. QB Ryan Fitzpatrick completed for 189 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. Both of his top receivers Brandon Marshall and Eric Decker looked good in the game. The defense is banged up with linebacker Jordan Jenkins doubtful and linebacker David Harris and defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson considered questionable for the Thursday matchup.

Bills come in off a loss to the Ravens last week. QB Tyrod Taylor did not have a single passing touchdown instead relying on the legs of running back LeSean McCoy to score the team's only touchdown of the game. Wide receiver Sammy Watkins is questionable for the game and the team will be without offensive tackle Cordy Glenn. The questions on defense will plague this team all season. Prediction: Jets

Baltimore Ravens (1-0) vs Cleveland Browns (0-1)

The Ravens come in off a win last week against the Bills. QB Joe Flacco completed 23 of 34 for 258 yards and one touchdown to receiver Mike Wallace in the game. While C.J. Mosley and Elvis Dumervil are questionable, the defense is relatively healthy and playing efficiently.

Browns come in off a loss last week to the Eagles. Running back Isaiah Crowell scored the team's only touchdown of the game. To make matters worse, the team moved quarterback Robert Griffin III  to injured reserve for the next eight weeks with a shoulder injury. This will put quarterback Josh McCown back at the starting role. This will play a factor in the team's future going forward. Prediction: Ravens

Tennessee Titans (0-1) vs Detroit Lions (1-0)

Titans come in off a loss last week against the Lions. QB Marcus Mariota completed for 271 yards, two touchdowns and one interception with both touchdowns going to running back DeMarco Murray. Wide receiver Kendall Wright is doubtful for Sunday's game. Despite the team's loss the defense showed signs of life against the run. If Mariota can handle the blitz and the defense can handle the passing game better, the team will recover from early losses.

Lions come in off a close win last week against the Colts. QB Matthew Stafford had a stellar performance completing 31 of 39 for 340 yards and three touchdowns in the game with one touchdown going to tight end Eric Ebron. The team is healthy with only a few players questionable for the matchup. Prediction: Lions

Miami Dolphins (0-1) vs New England Patriots (1-0)

Dolphins come in off a close loss to the Seahawks last week. Ryan Tannehill 16 of 29 for 186 yards and had one rushing touchdown in the game. Running back Arian Foster had a combined 100 rushing and receiving yards showing his versatility out of the backfield, however is questionable for this week's game. Center Mike Pouncey is doubtful for the second week which could be a lingering issue for the offense. The defense placed tackle Earl Mitchell on injured reserve and linebacker Jelani Jenkins is questionable for Sunday's game.

Patriots come in off a win last week against the Cardinals. QB Jimmy Garoppolo completed 24 of 33 for 264 yards and one touchdown. Running back LeGarette Blount rushed for 70 yards and one touchdown. Linebacker Dont'a Hightower is doubtful and cornerback Eric Rowe will be out for the matchup, however despite some lingering injuries the offense should have all players available. Prediction: Patriots

New Orleans Saints (0-1) vs New York Giants (1-0)

Saints come in off a close loss last week against the Raiders. QB Drew Brees completed 28 of 42 for 423 yards and four touchdowns. Tight end Josh Hill is out with an ankle injury on the offense. On defense linebacker Dannell Ellerbe and cornerback Delvin Breaux have been ruled out for the Sunday's matchup.

Giants come in off a win last week against the Cowboys. QB Eli Manning completed 19 of 28 for 207 yards, three touchdowns and one interception. Wide receiver Victor Cruz made a triumphant return to starting with a touchdown catch. The offensive line will be without tackle Jake Rodgers. The defensive is pretty badly banged up with defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul questionable and linebacker J.T. Thomas on injured reserve with torn ligaments in his knee. Prediction: Saints 

Cincinnati Bengals (1-0) vs Pittsburgh Steelers (1-0)

Bengals come in off a win last week against the Jets. QB Andy Dalton completed 23 of 30 for 366 yards one touchdown and one interception. Running back Jeremy Hill rushed for only 31 yards but this included a touchdown. Tight end Tyler Eifert has been ruled out for the matchup which is a big loss for . Defensive tackle Pat Sims is still questionable for the game but otherwise the defense is looking well.

Steelers come in off a win against the Redskins. QB Ben Roethlisberger completed 27 of 37 for 300 yards three touchdowns and one interception. Running back DeAngelo Williams rushed for 143 yards on 26 carries and two additional touchdowns. Wide receiver Markus Wheaton and linebacker Ryan Shazier are questionable but likely to play in this matchup. Prediction: Steelers

Dallas Cowboys (0-1) vs Washington Redskins (0-1)

Cowboys come in off a loss last week against the Giants. QB Dak Prescott completed 25 of 45 for 227 yards but no touchdowns in the game, however rookie running back Ezekiel Elliott rushed for only 51 yards but did include a touchdown. Defensive end Jack Crawford and cornerback Orlando Scandrick are questionable on the defense which shouldn't be an issue in this game.

Redskins come in off a loss last week against the Steelers. QB Kirk Cousins struggled in the season opener throwing two interceptions. Running back Chris Thompson scored the team's only touchdown of the game. Wide receiver Josh Doctson and offensive tackle Trent Williams are both questionable on the offense. On defense safety S'ua Cravens and defensive end Chris Baker are both questionable and linebacker Martrell Spaight and defensive end Kendall Reyes have been ruled out for the game. Prediction: Cowboys

San Francisco 49ers (1-0) vs Carolina Panthers (0-1)

49ers come in off a shutout win last week. QB Blaine Gabbert completed 22 of 35 for 170 yards and one touchdown. Running back Carlos Hyde rushed for 88 yards and two touchdowns and Shaun Draughn rushed for another touchdown. Offensive tackle Anthony Davis is out for the game. The defense has a few questionable players. This team was not tested in their first outing and will be overmatched in this game.

Panthers come in off a loss last week against the Broncos. QB Cam Newton completed 18 of 33 for 194 yards one touchdown and one interception and rushed for an additional touchdown. Wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin made his return to the field after spending 2015 sidelined by making six receptions for 91 yards and one touchdown. The defense showed its might by making two interceptions proving the team can withstand the loss of cornerback Josh Norman. Only running back Jonathan Stewart is questionable for the matchup. Prediction: Panthers

Kansas City Chiefs (1-0) vs Houston Texans (1-0)

Chiefs come in off a win last week against the Chargers. QB Alex Smith completed 34 of 348 for 363 yards two touchdowns and one interception. Running back Spencer Ware rushed for 70 yards on 11 carries for one additional touchdown. The offensive line will be with Laurent Duvenay-Tardif and Parker Ehinger. The defense will be without linebacker Sam Barrington with a hamstring injury.

Texans come in off a win against the Bears. QB Brock Osweiler completed 22 of 35 for 231 yards two touchdowns and one interception. Running back Lamar Miller rushed for 106 yards on 28 carries. Wide receiver Will Fuller have five receptions for 107 yards for one touchdown. Only the defense has one player ruled out for the match so far with linebacker Brian Cushing out for the game. Prediction: Chiefs

Seattle Seahawks (1-0) vs Los Angeles Rams (0-1)

Seahawks come in off a win last week against the Dolphins. QB Russell Wilson completed 27 of 43 for 258 yards one touchdown and one interception. The run game did not perform well in the opener, but should recover against a weak Rams defense.

Rams come in off a shutout loss against the 49ers. QB Case Keenum completed 17 of 35 for 130 yards and two interceptions. This team has a terrible defense on top of a weak offense. Prediction: Seahawks

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1-0) vs Arizona Cardinals (0-1)

Buccaneers come in off a win last week against the Falcons. QB Jameis Winston completed 23 of 32 for 281 yards four touchdowns and one interceptions. Wide receiver made five receptions for 99 yards and one touchdown. Despite a few nicked up players none have been ruled out for Sunday's matchup.

Cardinals come in off a loss last week to the Patriots. QB Carson Palmer completed 24 of 37 for 271 yards and two touchdowns both to wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald. Running back David Johnson rushed for 89 yards on 16 carries and one additional touchdown. This team will be ready to win at home. Prediction: Cardinals

Indianapolis Colts (0-1) vs Denver Broncos (1-0)

Colts come in off a loss last week against the Lions. QB Andrew Luck completed 31 of 47 for 385 yards and four touchdowns with one going to wide receiver Donte Moncrief. The defense has been decimated with injuries with linebacker Trent Cole, safety T.J. Green and cornerback  Patrick Robinson. all ruled out for the game. This will play a significant factor in the game.

Broncos come in off a win last week against the Panthers.  QB Trevor Siemian completed 18 of 26 for 178 yards one touchdown and two interceptions. Running back C.J. Anderson had 139 rushing and receiving yards for one rushing and one receiving touchdown. Broncos defense will be a major factor in this game. Prediction: Broncos

Atlanta Falcons (0-1) vs Oakland Raiders (1-0)

Falcons come in off a loss last week against the Buccaneers. QB Matt Ryan completed 27 of 39 for 334 yards and two touchdowns with both wide receivers Julio Jones and Mohamed Sanu each receiving one. Linebacker De'Vondre Campbell has been ruled out for the game.

Raiders come in off a win last week against the Saints. QB Derek Carr completed 24 of 38 yards for 319 yards and one touchdown. Running back Latavius Murray rushed for 59 yards on 14 carries and one touchdown. Offensive tackles Menelik Watson and Matt McCants are both doubtful but the defense will be at full strength. Prediction: Raiders

Jacksonville Jaguars (0-1) vs San Diego Chargers (0-1)

Jaguars come in off a loss last week against the Packers. QB Blake Bortles completed 24 of 39 for 320 yards one touchdown and one interception. Running back T.J. Yeldon rushed for 39 yards on 21 carries and one touchdown. Cornerback Prince Amukamara has been ruled out for the game.

Chargers come in off a loss last week against the Chiefs. QB Philip Rivers completed 25 of 36 for 243 yards and one touchdown, but will be without wide receiver Keenan Allen who was lost for the season with a torn ACL. However the defense will be at full strength at home. Prediction: Jaguars

Green Bay Packers (1-0) vs Minnesota Vikings (1-0)

Packers come in off a win last week against the Jaguars. QB Aaron Rodgers completed 20 of 34 for 199 yards and two touchdowns with one going to wide receiver Jordy Nelson. Only cornerback Sam Shields has been ruled out for the game.

Vikings come in off a win last week against the Titans. The team will be starting QB Sam Bradford for the matchup on Sunday. Defensive tackle Shariff Floyd and cornerback Xavier Rhodes have both been ruled out for the game. Even with a healthy defense the team will struggle on offense. Prediction: Packers

Philadelphia Eagles (1-0) vs Chicago Bears (0-1)

Eagles come in off a win last week against the Browns. QB Carson Wentz completed 22 of 37 for 278 yards and two touchdowns. Running back Ryan Matthews rushed for 77 yards on 22 carries and one touchdown. Tight end Zach Ertz and cornerback Leodis McKelvin have both been ruled out for the game.

Bears come in off a loss last week against the Texans. QB Jay Cutler completed 16 of 29 for 216 yards one touchdown and one interception. Running back Jeremy Langford rushed for 57 yards on 17 carries and one touchdown. Bears cornerback Kyle Fuller is questionable for the game. Prediction: Bears


No comments:

Post a Comment