Browns (0-1-1) vs. Jets (1-1)
Browns come in off a loss last week to the Saints. Tyrod Taylor completed 22/30 for 246 yards one touchdown and one interception. Antonio Callaway made three receptions for 81 yards and one touchdown. Carlos Hyde rushed for one additional touchdown. The defense made three sacks but the lack of a kicking game cost the team dearly. Browns hope to rectify this with their signing of kicker Greg Joseph.
Jets come in off a loss last week to the Dolphins. Sam Darnold completed 25/41 for 334 yards one touchdown and two interceptions with the lone touchdown going to running back Bilal Powell. THe defense manged an impressive four sacks in their Week 2 matchup. Darnold needs to calm down and make better decisions in his passes.
The series matchup between these teams is tied at 12 games a piece. It would not be a surprise for the game to end in a tie, but expect the Jets to get a win at home.
Prediction: Jets
Bills (0-2) vs. Vikings (1-0-1)
Bills come in off a loss last week to the Chargers. Josh Allen completed 18/33 for 245 yards one touchdown and two interceptions with the lone touchdown going to Kelvin Benjamin. Chris Ivory rushed for one touchdown. The defense managed two sacks but cannot carry this team alone if they cannot stay off the field from the lack of offense.
Vikings come in off a tie last week with the Packers. Kirk Cousins completed 35/48 for 425 yards four touchdowns and one interception. Stefon Diggs nine receptions for 128 yards and two touchdowns and Adam Thielen made 12 receptions for 131 yards and one touchdown. Defense looked just as impressive in Week 2 with four sacks. This will be a tough team to beat.
Vikings lead the series matchup 8-5. Against a shoddy Bills team, expect them to get an easy win at home.
Prediction: Vikings
Giants (0-2) vs. Texans (0-2)
Giants come in off a loss last week to the Cowboys. Eli Manning completed 33/44 for 279 yards and one touchdown with Evan Engram catching the lone touchdown. Saquon Barkley had a combined 108 rushing and receiving yards. The offensive line needs to protect Eli better if this team is going to become competitive in their division.
Texans come in off a loss last week to the Titans. Deshaun Watson completed 22/32 for 310 yards two touchdowns and one interception. DeAndre Hopkins made six receptions for 110 yards and one touchdown and Will Fuller made eight receptions for 113 yards and one touchdown. The defense only managed one sack in the game. They will need more production this game to get a win.
Giants lead the series matchup 3-1. These are two teams with good offenses struggling on defense, Giants will get the win behind their run game.
Prediction: Giants
Packers (1-0-1) vs. Redskins (1-1)
Packers come in off a tie last week with the Vikings. Aaron Rodgers completed 30/42 for 281 yards and one touchdown. Davante Adams made eight receptions for 64 yards and the lone touchdown catch. The defense achieved two sacks and one interception. This team will get better throughout the season.
Redskins come in off a loss last week to the Colts. Alex Smith completed 33/46 for 292 yards. The defense managed one sack and two interceptions but was unable to turn those into touchdowns. They are in desperate need of consistency on the offense especially in the ground game.
Packers lead the series matchup 18-14-1. This is the week the offense gets clicking and rolls to another win.
Prediction: Packers
49ers (1-1) vs. Chiefs (2-0)
49ers come in off a win last week over the Lions. Jimmy Garoppolo completed 18/26 for 206 yards and two touchdowns with Garrett Celek and Kendrick Bourne each catching one. Matt Breida rushed for 138 yards on 11 carries and one touchdown. The defense had two sacks in the game. This is a team with a lot of potential that hasn't fully manifested itself just yet but will in the next few weeks.
Chiefs come in off a win last week over the Steelers. Patrick Mahomes completed 23/28 for 326 yards and an astonishing six touchdowns. Travis Kelce made seven receptions for 109 yards and two touchdowns. Kareem Hunt rushed for 75 yards on 18 carries. The defense only managed one sack in Week 2. The team's lack of a defense may not be a big issue if they can continue to run the score up each week.
49ers lead the series matchup 7-5 but this Chiefs team is going to be nearly impossible to beat this season.
Prediction: Chiefs
Raiders (0-2) vs. Dolphins (2-0)
Raiders come in off a loss last week to the Broncos. Derek Carr completed 29/32 for 288 yards and one touchdown. Amari Cooper made 10 receptions for 116 yards. Marshawn Lynch rushed for 65 yards on 18 carries and one touchdown. The team scored one sack and one interception in the game but once again was unable to close out a game.
Dolphins come in off a win last week over the Jets. Ryan Tannehill completed 17/23 for 168 yards and two touchdowns with Albert Wilson and A.J. Derby each receiving one. Kenyan Drake rushed for one additional touchdown. The defense scored three sacks and two interceptions and have looked great through the first two weeks.
Raiders lead the series matchup 17-16-1 but this team's defense cannot close out games and won't be able to close out this one either.
Prediction: Dolphins
Colts (1-1) vs. Eagles (1-1)
Colts come in off a win last week over the Redskins. Andrew Luck completed 21/31 for 179 yards two touchdowns and two interceptions. T.Y. Hilton made seven receptions for 83 yards and one touchdown. Nyheim Hines rushed for one additional touchdown. The defense scored three sacks in the game. As Luck continues to get back to his former playing form the team will continue to improve each week.
Eagles come in off a loss last week to the Buccaneers.Nick Foles completed 35/48 for 334 yards and one touchdown. Nelson Agholor had eight receptions for 88 yards and the lone touchdown catch. Corey Clement and Jay Ajayi each rushed for one touchdown. Defense racked two sacks and one interception. The team picked up Jordan Matthews this week after losing Mike Wallace until later in the season.
Colts lead the series matchup 10-8 but the Eagles will get the win at home this week.
Prediction: Eagles
Titans (1-1) vs. Jaguars (2-0)
Titans come in off a win last week over the Texans. Blaine Gabbert completed 13/20 117 yards and one touchdown and Kevin Byard completed one pass for 66 yards and one touchdown. The defense had four sacks and one interception in the game. Until the return of Marcus Mariota the Titans are going to
Jaguars come in off a win last week over the Patriots. Blake Bortles completed 29/45 for 376 yards four touchdowns and one interception. Keelan Cole made seven receptions for 116 yards and one touchdown. The defense had two sacks on the day but is one of the top five defenses in the league.
Titans lead the series matchup 26-20 but the Jaguars defense is too much for the Mariota-less Titans to overcome this week.
Prediction: Jaguars
Bengals (2-0) vs. Panthers (1-1)
Bengals come in off a win last week over the Ravens. Andy Dalton completed 24/42 for 265 yards and four touchdowns with A.J. Green receiving three of them. Joe Mixon rushed for 84 yards on 21 carries. The defense racked up four sacks and two interceptions showing off a new level of ferocity this season.
Panthers come in off a loss last week to the Falcons. Cam Newton completed 32/45 for 335 yards three touchdowns and one interception with Jarrius Wright, D.J. Moore and Torrey Smith each catching one. Christian McCaffrey had a combined 139 rushing and receiving yards. The defense managed one sack in their Week 2 matchup. The defense will need to be way more productive against a surging Bengals team.
This series matchup is tied at 2-2-1. Panthers will get the win at home.
Prediction: Panthers
Broncos (2-0) vs. Ravens (1-1)
Broncos come in off a win last week over the Raiders. Case Keenum completed 19/35 for 222 yards one rushing touchdown and one interception. Phillip Lindsay rushed for 107 yards on 14 carries while Royce Freeman rushed for one touchdown. Emmanuel Sanders made four receptions for 96 yards. The defense only managed one sack in Week 2. There biggest issues continue to be in their secondary.
Ravens come in off a loss last week to the Bengals. Joe Flacco completed 32/55 for 376 yards two touchdowns and two interceptions. John Brown made four receptions for 92 yards and one touchdown. Javorius Allen rushed for one additional touchdown. The defense will need to be a lot more productive in Week 3 to get a win at home.
Broncos lead the series matchup 6-5. If Broncos clean up some of the sloppy play on offense they'll be a serious competitor in the AFC.
Prediction: Broncos
Saints (1-1) vs. Falcons (1-1)
Saints come in off a win last week over the Browns. Drew Brees completed 28/35 for 243 yards and two touchdowns. Michael Thomas made 12 receptions for 89 yards and both of Brees' touchdowns. Alvin Kamara had a combined 99 rushing and receiving yards. The defense scored three sacks and one interception The team just needs a little more from their run attack.
Falcons come in off a win last week over the Panthers. Matt Ryan completed 23/28 for 272 yards two passing touchdowns, two rushing touchdowns and one interception. Calvin Ridley made four receptions for 64 yards and one touchdown. Tevin Coleman rushed for 107 yards on 16 carries. The defense scored two sacks and one interception. Despite injuries, the defense has managed to play well.
Falcons lead the series matchup 51-46 but this team is beaten up on defense and Saints will capitalize.
Prediction: Saints
Chargers (1-1) vs. Rams (2-0)
Chargers come in off a win last week over the Bills. Philip Rivers completed 23/27 for 256 yards and three touchdowns. Melvin Gordon caught two passing touchdowns and rushed for one additional touchdown. The defense had an impressive five sacks and two interceptions. With Joey Bosa still out the team will have major issues against the Rams.
Rams come in off a win last week over the Cardinals. Jared Goff completed 24/32 for 354 yards one touchdown and one interception. Brandin Cooks made seven receptions for 159 yards. Todd Gurley rushed for three touchdowns. The defense had one sack and one interception in Week 2. They will be a tough team to beat all season.
Rams lead the series matchup 6-5 and will easily get the win over a Chargers team still struggling on special teams.
Prediction: Rams
Bears (1-1) vs. Cardinals (0-2)
Bears come in off a win last week over the Seahawks. Mitch Trubisky completed 25/34 for 200 yards two touchdowns and two interceptions with Trey Burton and Anthony Miller each receiving one. The defense scored six sacks and one interception. Bears need more from their run attack.
Cardinals come in off a loss last week to the Rams. Sam Bradford completed 17/27 for 90 yards and one interception. The run game was held in check with no running back rushing for over 50 yards. The defense managed two sacks and one interception but without any offensive scoring this will be a long season for the Cards.
Bears lead the series matchup 58-28-6 and with their crushing defense will win this week.
Prediction: Bears
Cowboys (1-1) vs. Seahawks (0-2)
Cowboys come in off a win last week over the Giants. Dak Prescott completed 16/25 for 160 yards and one touchdown. Tavon Austin made two receptions for 79 yards and one touchdown. Ezekiel Elliot rushed for 78 yards on 17 carries and one touchdown. The defense made a whopping six sacks against a weak Giants offensive line. They may have the same fortune against the Seahawks.
Seahawks come in off a loss last week to the Bears. Russell Wilson completed 22/36 for 226 yards two touchdowns and one interception with Tyler Lockett and Will Dissly each receiving a touchdown. Defense had two sacks and two interceptions in the game. If this offensive line can't protect Wilson better this game will be over early.
Cowboys lead the series matchup 10-7. Seahawks have too many issues on offensive line and defense to get the win this week.
Prediction: Cowboys
Patriots (1-1) vs. Lions (0-2)
Patriots come in off a loss last week to the Jaguars.Tom Brady completed 24/35 for 234 yards and two touchdowns with both going to Chris Hogan. The defense managed one interception in Week 2. The offense hopes the addition of Josh Gordon will help with the deep passing game.
Lions come in off a loss last week to the 49ers. Kenny Golladay made six receptions for 89 yards and one touchdown. Golden Tate made seven receptions for 109 yards. The defense had an impressive six sacks but this team is in desperate need of a reliable run game.
Patriots lead the series matchup 7-4 and will be ready to exact revenge for last week's loss.
Prediction: Patriots
Steelers (0-1-1) vs. Buccaneers (2-0)
Steelers come in off a loss last week to the Chiefs. Ben Roethlisberger completed 39/60 for 452 yards and three passing touchdowns and one rushing down. James Conner rushed for one additional touchdown. Jesse James made five receptions for 138 yards and one touchdown and JuJu Smith-Schuster made 13 receptions for 121 yards and one touchdown. The defense only managed one sack last week and desperately needs to get on track and get more turnovers.
Buccaneers come in off a win last week over the Eagles. Ryan Fitzpatrick completed 27/33 for 402 yards four touchdowns and one interception. DeSean Jackson made four receptions for 129 yards and one touchdown and O.J. Howard made three receptions for 96 yards and one touchdown. Defense scored three sacks in Week 2 and should easily be able to add to that total in Week 3.
Steelers lead the series matchup 8-2 but are having off-field issues that are spilling onto the field while the Buccaneers are playing at their best. This should be a battle but the Bucs will prevail.
Prediction: Buccaneers
Survival pool pick of the week: Chiefs
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