NFL Week 2 Game Selection, Schedule Guide, Fantasy Football Tips and More



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The NFL slate of week 2 is stacked with big fights. Our NFL Nation journalists bring us the keys to every game, a bold prediction for every game and the final predictions.

In addition, ESPN Stats & Information provides a statistic to know and the Football Power Index (FPI) figure in the numbers with a match-up score (on a scale of 1 to 100) and a game projection. Kyle Soppe of ESPN Fantasy and Mackenzie Kraemer of ESPN Chalk also distribute useful nuggets. It's all here to help you get ready for a busy NFL football weekend.

Let's get into the full program of Week 2, starting with a clash between the Vikings and the Packers in the north of the NFC.

Go to a match:
MIN-GB | IND-TEN | LAC-DET
MER-PIT | JAX-HOU | BAL-ARI
DAL-WSH | NE-MIA | SF-CIN
BUF-NYG | KC-OAK | NO-LAR
CHI-DEN | PHI-ATL | CLE-NYJ

Thursday: TB 20, RAC 14


1 pm ET | Fox
Match note: 73.5 | Spread: GB -2.5 (44)

What to watch for: The Packers want to use the ball more like the Vikings last week and improve the 2.1 yards per carry that Green Bay equalized against the Bears in the first week. OK, maybe the Packers will not be looking to run 38 times with just 10 passes like Minnesota on Sunday against the Falcons, but coach Matt LaFleur has focused on the ground game this week. But it will not be easy to play against another potential defense among the top 10. – Rob Demovsky

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Bold prediction: Two quarters will be transferred at least four times. Minnesota has sacked Aaron Rodgers on average four times per game since 2015. The Packers' improvements to their defensive front forced Mitchell Trubisky to fall five times last week. Kirk Cousins ​​could therefore be a little under duress at Lambeau Field. – Courtney Cronin

Stat to know: Packers receiver Davante Adams is likely to be covered by Minnesota cornerback Xavier Rhodes this week. According to next-generation NFL statistics, Rhodes was Adams's closest defenseman on 16 targets last season. It turned into 12 receptions, 124 yards and two touchdowns.

What you need to know for fantasy: Vikings receiver Stefon Diggs scored in each of his last five meetings with the Packers, averaging 24.4 points per game. See the ranking of the week 2.

Nugget of Paris: The teams that start 1-0 are 5-18 against the spread (ATS) when they go on the road in Week 2 – as the Vikings do 1-0 this Sunday – since the beginning of 2016. Read more.

The choice of Cronin: Vikings 20, Packers 17
The choice of Demovsky: Vikings 24, Packers 21
Prediction FPI: GB, 54.9% (average of 1.8 points)

Matchup must read: WR Adams: Nowhere to go if it's for the Packers' offense … The Vikings are confident, relying on Kearse in a big nickel role … The Packers admire the piece "old school" "CB Williams", if it's not his music choice


1 pm ET | CBS
Match note: 64.0 | Spread: TEN -3 (44.5)

What to watch for: How will the receivers of the Titans compete against the Colts half-corners? Rookies A.J. Brown and Rock Ya-Sin are two physical players who are preparing for a fun battle, while Adam Humphries and Kenny Moore II are a fast-paced duel. Perhaps the best head-to-head for Tennessee will be Corey Davis versus Pierre Desir. – Turron Davenport

Bold prediction: Titans will not have more than two bags. Tennessee fired Browns quarterback Baker five times (and intercepted him three times) in the first week. But the Colts have a better offensive line, limiting Joey Bosa, Melvin Ingram and the rest of the Chargers' defense to just two sacks of the week. 1. – Mike Wells

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Stat to know: The Colts have won eight of their last 10 road games against the Titans since 2009, averaging 27.1 points per game in these competitions.

What you need to know for fantasy: Derrick Henry is one of only two halfbacks (Christian McCaffrey) to have scored at least 27 points three times since the 14th week of last season. See the ranking of the week 2.

Nugget of Paris: Indianapolis is 13-2 and 11-4 in its last 15 games against Tennessee. Read more.

Wells choice: Titans 21, Colts 20
Davenport's choice: Titans 28, Colts 24
Prediction FPI: TEN, 65.7% (average 5.8 points)

Matchup must read: In depth with Brissett: Colt QB and the conspiracy theorist … How Eddie George helped RB Henry take off for Titans


1 pm ET | CBS
Match note: 54.6 | Spread: LAC -2.5 (47.5)

What to watch for: After 154 yards all goals in Week 1, Chargers Austin Ekeler will face a good defensive front in Detroit. If Ekeler can get rid of the Lions, Detroit's day may be long, as it would open even more passing lanes to Philip Rivers. – Michael Rothstein

Bold prediction: Joey Bosa records three bags. The Chargers are expected to race deep against a Lions offensive line that allowed Matthew Stafford's three sacks to score the season opener against the Cardinals. – Eric D. Williams

Stat to know: Rivers recorded a total of 80 QBRs on the road last season, the NFL's second-highest number. And the Lions lost four of their last five home games last season and scored 16 points or less in each of the four defeats.

What you need to know for fantasy: Ekeler had 39.4 fantastic points last weekend, 3.3 points higher than Melvin Gordon's career record. See the ranking of the week 2.

Nugget of Paris: Los Angeles is 16-8-2 against the gap in its last 26 regular season games that start at 1 pm. AND. Read more.

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Victor Cruz likes Philip Rivers to lead the Chargers to a victory over the Lions.

Williams choice: Chargers 30, Lions 23
Rothstein's choice: Lions 27, chargers 24
Prediction FPI: LAC, 49.9%

Matchup must read: Expect the chargers to rely on WR Allen and TE Henry out … Hockenson's record debut gives Lions a glimpse of what's going to happen … "Under-appreciated", scary flanks, Stafford


1 pm ET | Fox
Match note: 51.2 | Spread: PIT -4 (46.5)

What to watch for: In the 30-point loss to the Patriots, Pittsburgh had 25% of his third run and one of three. And the Steelers have not managed to convert into three third and one situations. They will try to remedy their previous deficiencies against a tough front in Seattle, which now includes Jadeveon Clowney. – Jeremy Fowler

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Bold prediction: The Seahawks' roster will have a new look and far better results than the opening match, when Seattle allowed Andy Dalton to start for a career record of 418 yards. Free Security Tedric Thompson, who played poorly on a ball that resulted in a 55-yard touchdown, may not be out of the game because of this mistake and / or injury to his leg. prevented him from exercising on Wednesday. – Brady Henderson

Stat to know: Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger had 6 yards for 8 yards for 75 yards and 95 QBR when he shot JuJu Smith-Schuster on Sunday. But when he looked elsewhere, he only completed 54% of his passes and his QBR dropped to 12.

What you need to know for fantasy: Roethlisberger entered the eight fantastic career shows. See the ranking of the week 2.

Nugget of bet: Pittsburgh's last 13 games have been scorched by one goal as home favorite. Read more.

Henderson's choice: Seahawks 24, Steelers 23
Fowler's choice: Steelers 21, Seahawks 17
Prediction FPI: PIT, 53.6% (average of 1.3 points)

Matchup must read: In Big Ben, the chance to change his legacy … The Seahawks secondary club, shredded during the first week, must rebound or change … optimistic for Roethlisberger after a big defeat: "Sky's still blue "


1 pm ET | CBS
Match note: 50.4 | Spread: HOU -9.5 (43)

What to watch for: Can Laremy Tunsil and the Texans offensive line protect Deshaun Watson against Yannick Ngakoue and Calais Campbell? In the first week, the Jaguars did not sack a quarter of Patrick Mahomes leaders, but Watson was fired six times higher in the NFL in the first game of the season with the Texans. – Sarah Barshop

Bold prediction: The Jaguars will give Porter Leonard Fournette 30 touches (or so) on Gardner Minshew's first start at quarterback. Texas smugglers should be rather eager to pick up on the rookie, especially JJ Watt, who has not registered a sack, hit QB against the Saints for the first time. a match of his career. – Mike DiRocco

Stat to know: Minshew recorded the highest percentage of completions (88%, min 15 attempts) from his NFL debut and his 13 consecutive passes to start his career were the longest streak of a player having made his debut at over the past 40 years. According to research from the Elias Sports Bureau, Minshew will be the first QB rookie to be named in the sixth round or later to start a match earlier in the season since Don Majkowski for the Packers in 1987.

What you need to know for fantasy: Jags receiver Dede Westbrook averages 7.6 goals per game in his last five games. That's more than average Brandin cooks in 2018. See the ranking of the week 2.

Nugget of Paris: 16-8 ATS are the last 24 quarterbacks to make their first career start as an underdinner of at least seven points. Read more.

The choice of DiRocco: Texans 27, Jaguars 17
The choice of Barshop: Texans 24, Jaguars 16
Prediction FPI: HOU, 73.7% (average of 9.0 points)

Matchup must read: How many hits can QB Watson support? … The problems that marked the 2018 Jags season are back


1 pm ET | Fox
Match note: 49.7 | Spread: BAL -13 (46)

What to watch for: How will the Ravens defend the air raid offense with their burst secondary? Cornerback Jimmy Smith (ankle) and the nickelback Tavon Young (neck) are back on Sunday and Marlon Humphrey (corner top corner) (back) is not at full strength. The Cardinals will test the depth of Baltimore High School, having used at least four wide receivers on 58 plays in the first week. – Jamison Hensley

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Bold prediction: Arizona quarterback Kyler Murray will score more than 300 yards and three touchdowns. Murray showed what he could do in the fourth quarter of the first week. It can safely be said that his coach Kliff Kingsbury has learned his lesson and that he will not be as creative early in Baltimore. – Josh Weinfuss

Stat to know: Lamar Jackson enters the match at 7-1 as a starting quarterback. Only 12 QBs in the Super Bowl era started their career at 8-1 or better in nine starts.

What you need to know for fantasy: In week 1, Jackson recorded more touchdown passes (five) than quick attempts (three). In his rookie season, Jackson had six touchdowns and 147 run attempts. See the ranking of the week 2.

Nugget of Paris: Baltimore is a two-digit favorite, 31-0 of all time, the only active franchise to ever lose such a match. However, he is 3-10 against 13 in his last 13 games. Read more.

The choice of Weinfuss: Ravens 38, Cardinals 24
Hensley's choice: Ravens 30, Cardinals 20
Prediction FPI: BAL, 85.7% (average 15.1 points)

Matchup must read: Quarterback Jackson sends a message, by air mail, to all the NFL defenses … The Kingsbury Cardinals offered a mix of old and new … Masks of laughter and gladiators: the meeting of Ravens of OLB Suggs is historic


1 pm ET | Fox
Match note: 46.1 | Spread: DAL -5.5 (46.5)

What to watch for: The Redskins' passing match – with tight back Jordan Reed inside and rookie receiver Terry McLaurin (125 yards last week) outside – will be watching in this NFC East game. But Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott is 5-1 against Washington, with six touchdowns and no interceptions. And he hooked up eight times with Amari Cooper for 180 yards in a win against Washington last season. – John Keim

Bold prediction: Adrian Peterson of the Redskins will rise to over 100 yards and score a goal to break the Hall of Fame's tie, Jim Brown, for the fifth-highest number of touchdowns in the history of the league with 106 defeats. The Cowboys have only allowed three losses to come close with 24 runs for 99 yards at FedEx Field. – Todd Archer

Stat to know: Prescott reached a career high last week with 14 points out of 15 for a total of 207 yards and three touchdowns. He also had nine goals against 11 on shots over 10 yards.

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Victor Cruz and Rob Ninkovich are both waiting for Dak Prescott to lead the Cowboys after the Redskins.

What you need to know for fantasy: Dallas receiver Michael Gallup had seven passes for 109 yards in six weeks last season. Sunday against the Giants, he captured the seven targets for 158 yards. See the ranking of the week 2.

Nugget of Paris: With regard to Washington, the 0-1 teams that are neglected at home in their second game of the season are 25-8 against 19 and 19-15 since 2010. Read more.

The choice of the archer: Cowboys 30, Redskins 21
Keim's choice: Cowboys 31, Redskins 23
Prediction FPI: DAL, 60.7% (average 3.9 points)

Matchup must read: Is Prescott finally ready to be always excellent? … 40 years ago, "Too big," Jones left, came back as Witten … RB Guice was injured in the knee; Peterson back in the mix


1 pm ET | CBS
Match note: 42.3 | Spread: NE -18.5 (48.5)

What to watch for: You can see potential career days for Sony Michel, James White and the Patriots running game. The Dolphins loaded the box to stop the Ravens match last week. They were therefore burned by the arm of Lamar Jackson. But even then, they still yielded 265 yards to Mark Ingram II and the rest of the Ravens' backcourt. – Cameron Wolfe

Bold prediction: Assuming that the NFL does not intervene and not place it on the list of exempt players of the commissioner, Antonio Brown, receiver of the Pats, will play and score at least one touchdown. Tom Brady will want to involve Brown early in his New England debut. – Mike Reiss

Stat to know: The Dolphins recorded blockages for 2.5 seconds just 35% of the time of week 1, the second lowest rate of the NFL, according to ESPN's pass block wins rate, which uses the NFL Next Gen Statistics Meanwhile, Michael Bennett had a 39-percent winning streak in the first week, third among the best of the individual defensemen.

What you need to know for fantasy: The Patriots have had problems recently in Miami, but Brady has been one of the top three fantastic quarterbacks on two of his last three trips to South Beach. See the ranking of the week 2.

Nugget of Paris: No team in the Super Bowl era has ever been more than an 18 – point favorite on the road before the end of September. The biggest home outsider of this period was 18 points, made twice (1969 and 1970). These two outsiders were excluded and not covered. Read more.

Reiss's choice: Patriots 37, dolphins 16
Wolfe's choice: Patriots 44, Dolphins 20
Prediction FPI: NE, 85.7% (average 15.2 points)

Matchup must read: Why will the difficult reconstruction of the Dolphins be done? The path of Brian Flores … The patriots worried about the familiarity of Brian Flores? Nope … dolphin players can check or use the embarrassment as fuel


1 pm ET | Fox
Match note: 39.1 | Spread: CIN -2 (46)

What to watch for: San Francisco created four turnovers in the Tampa Bay win, including two interceptions for touchdowns. The 49ers will be a good test for a new Bengals offense under rookie coach Zac Taylor. In the loss to the Seahawks last week, the Bengals racked up 418 passing yards. – Ben baby

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Bold prediction: The 49ers will receive five sacks. San Francisco returned Jameis Winston three times in the first week, but it could have been more if Winston had not been so adept at evading the race. Andy Dalton is not so slippery and the Bengals gave Seattle five sacks in their first game. – Nick Wagoner

Stat to know: San Francisco did only two interceptions last season, the lowest among all teams since 1940. But he then managed three passes in a win for the first week in 2019. The Niners did not had several interceptions at each of their first two games of the season. since 1974.

What you need to know for fantasy: Bengals receiver John Ross III has seven touchdown passes in his last eight games without AJ Green. See the ranking of the week 2.

Nugget of Paris: San Francisco is 5-12 ATS in 1:00 pm ET since 2015. Read more.

The choice of the wagoner: 49ers 27, Bengals 23
Baby choice: 49ers 24, Bengals 17
Prediction FPI: SF, 54.1% (1.5 points on average)

Matchup must read: What lessons did rookie Bosa learn in her 49ers debut? … Bengals WR Green down; no timetable for the return


1 pm ET | CBS
Match note: 18.5 | Spread: BUF -1.5 (43.5)

What to watch for: Saquon Barkley had 120 yards in just 11 races in the first week, the second career in his career. That should not happen again, especially against a Bills defense that has been so good against the pass since the start of last season. "We all know that Saquon is at the center of our attack. (…) We want him to play football," said coach Pat Shurmur. It's not hard to see where this one is heading for a good reason. – Jordan Raanan

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Bold prediction: Los Angeles quarterback Josh Allen scored a career-high in the first week with 254 yards. He will beat another career high in the second week with his first 300-yard match in the air against a Giants high schooler who has given 405 yards to Dak Prescott. – Marcel Louis-Jacques

Stat to know: The Giants are 4-12 at home over the past two seasons, the NFL's worst home win (.250) over this period. But they need a win to avoid a sixth 0-2 start in seven seasons.

What you need to know for fantasy: Eli Manning has amassed 300 yards in three consecutive games, which is the longest stretch of his career. See the ranking of the week 2.

Nugget of bet: New York is 6-15-1 to 22 in its last 22 games since 2013 and has failed to cover its last seven games of the second week. Read more.

The choice of Louis-Jacques: Invoices 24, Giants 10
The choice of Raanan: Invoices 22, Giants 20
Prediction FPI: BUF, 50.3% (average 0.2 points)

Matchup must read: Are giants honest with themselves? … QB Allen, the Bills Offensive is learning to beat the blitz … Barkley bigger, better in sophomore? Bank on it


16:05 ET | CBS
Match note: 69.8 | Spread: KC -7.5 (52.5)

What to watch for: The Raiders would like nothing more than duplicate their 13-game training played in the evening of Monday at 8:35 against the Broncos to preserve the offensive Kansas City. They have beaten the leaders only twice in their last 12 games, but both of those matches were in Oakland. Andy Reid, Kansas City coach, said, "There is something crazy about this place." – Paul Gutierrez

Bold prediction: The Chiefs will score at least 35 points against the Raiders for the third consecutive game despite the defeat of wide receiver Tyreek Hill. The Chiefs surpassed 35 points at the start of the fourth quarter last week against Jacksonville and still have plenty of weapons, including rookie receiver Mecole Hardman and veteran forward LeSean McCoy. – Adam Teicher

Stat to know: Oakland running back Josh Jacobs had 113 yards in scrimmage and two touchdowns in his NFL debut. Since 1970, only two players have earned 100 yards in scrimmage and have scored twice in each of their first two games: Kareem Hunt in 2017 and Billy Sims in 1980.

What you need to know for fantasy: Since the start of last season, only Sammy Watkins, Zach Ertz and Amari Cooper have played multiple games with at least eight catches, 100 yards at the front desk and scores at the front desk. See the ranking of the week 2.

Nugget of Paris: As for Kansas City, the 1-0 teams that are the favorites of the road during the second week are 0-9 against the gap since 2016 and 6-24 against the gap. since 2010. Read more.

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Victor Cruz said the Raiders had played "inspired football" in the first week, but the leaders had too much firepower to be mastered.

The choice of Teicher: Chiefs 37, Raiders 31
The choice of Gutierrez: Chiefs 38, Raiders 30
Prediction FPI: KC, 70.0% (7.5 points on average)

Matchup must read: RB McCoy could play a bigger role with week 1-based leaders … Williams is more than ready for his role as the Raiders' main receiver … "Clemson days" Watkins makes leaders even more dangerous


4:25 ET | Fox
Match note: 79.6 | Spread: LAR -2.5 (52)

What to watch for: Watch for the Rams to face an early storm led by quarterback Srew Drew Brees and running back Alvin Kamara, who won 169 all-around yards last week. But how long will the Rams deploy Todd Gurley II will remain a mystery. If he is released, he could have a day against a defensive against the Saints race which experienced considerable hardships last week and who gave Texans 180 yards rushing. – Lindsey Thiry

Bold prediction: Greg Zuerlein scored again with a winning goal in the final minute after his forced 48-yard extension in the NFC Championship game and his 57-yard opponent sent the Rams to the Super Bowl. This is the toughest match of the Saints 2019 calendar and it should be in focus. – Mike Triplett

Stat to know: In week 1, the Saints lobbied Deshaun Watson for 44.7% of his raises, the third highest rate recorded in New Orleans in three games. And in their only win against the Rams during this period (including the playoffs), the Saints lobbied Jared Goff on 33% of his losses. Goff suffered only 26% of his losses in the defeat of the Saints against Los Angeles.

What you need to know for fantasy: Gurley's series of 33 consecutive games with a red zone was broken last week. See the ranking of the week 2.

Nugget of Paris: Since 2014, New Orleans has a record of 21-8 against the gap. Only New England has a better coverage percentage in this period (7-1). Read more.

The choice of Triplett: Rams 24, Saints 23
The choice of Thiry: Rams 30, Saints 28
Prediction FPI: LAR, 59.3% (average 3.4 points)

Matchup must read: Goff is now a partner, not just a pupil of Sean McVay … No pitch, but fast ball for RB Kamara in the first dynamic match … Talib: A stubborn call to the PI "is not not a problem of the LA "


4:25 ET | Fox
Match note: 48.0 | Spread: CHI -2.5 (40.5)

What to watch for: It will be the story of two hurried races. The Bears have sacked Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers five times in the opening game. Meanwhile, the Broncos have not sacked quarterback Raiders Derek Carr at all and have not even registered a single shot on him. It was the first time in more than four seasons that the Broncos had not recorded a quarterback success in a game. – Jeff Legwold

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Bold prediction: Bears rookie running back David Montgomery will touch the ball more than 15 times. Chicago coach Matt Nagy had a hard time not using Montgomery (seven touches) more during the first week, but the Bears will not repeat that mistake. – Jeff Dickerson

Stat to know: Denver is 5-1 when Phillip Lindsay has more than 100 yards in scrimmage since the semi-offensive start last season. But he is 1-9 when he does not reach this threshold during this period.

What you need to know for fantasy: Bears receiver Allen Robinson has three straight games, including playoffs, with at least six catches and 85 passing yards. Adam Thielen, Julio Jones and DeAndre Hopkins are the only receivers to have experienced such a sequence since the start of last season. See the ranking of the week 2.

Nugget of Paris: Denver won 13 consecutive home games in September (8-3-2 ATS). Read more.

Dickerson's choice: Bear 20, broncos 10
The choice of Legwold: Broncos 13, Bears 10
Prediction FPI: CHI, 50.8% (of an average of 0.3 point)

Matchup must read: Meeting with Allen Robinson: The Bears No. 1 receiver and the anti-diva … The Broncos offensive is disjointed at key moments of the season-opening defeat


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Match note: 66.8 | Spread: PHI -2 (52.5)

What to watch for: What adjustments will the Falcons bring to their offensive in the red zone? The Falcons are two of nine out of nine in the red zone in their last three games against the defeated Eagles. Matt Ryan collected 4 of 17 points for 19 yards with a touchdown and interception in the red zone in those games and was sacked twice. – Vaughn McClure

Bold prediction: Tight End Zach Ertz will score two touchdowns. Week 1 was centered on DeSean Jackson's long ball, but Carson Wentz will have to play a more orderly offensive game against Atlanta's Cover 3 defense, who will drop the passes below to avoid the big game. good day for Ertz. – Tim McManus

Stat to know: Against the Eagles since 2016 (including the playoffs), Ryan posted a total QBR of 30, averaging 243 passing yards and completing just 55 percent of his passes. These numbers are well below what they are against all other opponents: a total QBR of 74,294 passing yards per game and a 69 percent completion percentage.

What you need to know for fantasy: Calvin Ridley, of the Falcons, has had a touchdown pass in three straight games after capturing a total of two touchdown passes in his last 10 games. See the ranking of the week 2.

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Victor Cruz says Week 1 showed him how resilient the Eagles can be and how lucky they are to beat the Falcons.

Nugget of Paris: Since Ryan's selection in 2008, Atlanta has a 10-1 record and a 10-1 ATS opening at home. Ryan is also 11-4 ATS as an underdog at home. Read more.

The choice of McManus: Eagles 30, Falcons 27
McClure's choice: Eagles 28, Falcons 24
Prediction FPI: ATL, 50.1% (on average 0.1 point)

Matchup must read: Wentz 2.0: QB adjustments trigger Eagles … O-line plan of Falcons in disarray after loss of Lindstrom … Eagles provide roadmap for NICI-oriented future focused on analysis


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Match note: 29.7 | Spread: CLE -6.5 (44)

What to watch for: Sans le quart Sam Darnold (mononucléose), les Jets se tourneront vers Trevor Siemian pour les sauver d'un départ de 0-2. La défensive entraînée par Gregg Williams devra jouer dans ses esprits pour battre Baker Mayfield et Odell Beckham Jr., qui a accusé Williams d'avoir enseigné à ses joueurs comment exécuter des coups sales. Williams, renvoyé par les Brown après la saison dernière, "aura une puce à l'épaule", a déclaré Jamal Adams, responsable de la sécurité à New York. – Rich Cimini

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Prévision audacieuse: Tout comme lors du match Bud Light Fridge de l'année dernière contre les Jets, Mayfield éblouit sous les projecteurs avec trois passes de touché aux heures de grande écoute, ce qui a permis au train de battage de Cleveland de revenir sur ses traces après cette performance désastreuse de la Semaine 1. – Jake Trotter

Stat à savoir: Lors de la défaite contre les Titans au cours de la première semaine, les Browns ont eu au moins trois receveurs larges sur le terrain pour 60 de leurs 63 clichés (95%). C’était le deuxième plus grand nombre de clichés de ce type dans un match au cours des 10 dernières saisons (61 clichés par rapport aux Chargers la saison dernière). Mais Mayfield n'a pas lancé de touché et a lancé trois interceptions – toutes au quatrième quart – alors qu'il visait Beckham Jr. et Jarvis Landry.

Ce qu'il faut savoir pour fantasy: Au cours de la semaine 1, les Jets ont été la deuxième pire équipe en matière de prévention du nombre de verges avant le premier contact. Pourquoi est-ce important? Depuis le début de la saison dernière, les Browns sont de retour Nick Chubb se classe cinquième après le premier contact. Voir le classement de la semaine 2.

Pépite de paris: Cleveland n'a pas été un favori de la route d'au moins cinq points depuis 1995, alors que Bill Belichick en était toujours l'entraîneur principal. Read more.

Le choix du trotteur: Browns 30, Jets 24
Le choix de Cimini: Browns 24, Jets 14
Prédiction FPI: NYJ, 58,8% (en moyenne 3,2 points)

Matchup doit lire: Siemian fait face à un défi de taille pour tenter de sauver la saison des Jets … Dans le monde de Gregg Williams: loups, lions et revers pour Browns … La saison morte de l'ex-battage des Browns s'effondre. Maintenant quoi? … Gase montre qui est le patron et envoie un message à WR Anderson

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