TNF: Atlanta (0-2) at Green Bay (1-1)
Michael Penix gets his first start since blowing out his knee last year. Normally not a good draw facing Green Bay but the Packers allowed 39 to Minnesota and had to go to OT to beat the Jets. Expecting a GB win can't be argued but you never know.
SUNDAY EARLY GAMES:
Seattle (2-0) @ Washington (0-2)
Lock or Darnold vs Mariota? Either way, this is the "Dan Quinn, start cleaning out your office" game. He's lost 12 of the last 14 games. With or without Jayden Daniels doesn't matter. That's terrible. I'd love an inspired upset here but I'd also love a night with Scarlett Johansson. Neither is going to happen.
Carolina (1-1) @ Cleveland (1-1)
Will Watson get booed early in his first home game of the season? Will Carolina score 30 again? They scored 37 and lost by 22, then scored 35 and won by 32. I smell a 10 point output coming.
LA Chargers (0-2) @ Buffalo (2-0)
Will a loss put Jim Harbaugh on the hot seat? Many were predicting great things for the Chargers this year. I don't know how they can possibly win this game, except "it's the NFL and anything can happen".
NY Jets (1-1) @ Detroit (1-1)
The Jets beat the Titans on the road, then took Green Bay to OT. Actually had the game in hand but lost it. The Lions squeaked by the Saints in OT, then lost to the Bills. Campbell claims even they don't know who they are. Could the Jets start 2-1? I doubt it.
Houston (0-2) @ Indianapolis (0-2)
Somebody is gonna be 0-3. Houston started 0-3 last year but made the postseason thanks to a 6-0 finish. In those 6 games the Texans not only overcame the odds but also the terribly inconsistent play of their QB, CJ Stroud. 92 QB rating, 61% comp %, 8 TDs, 3 Ints. His rating this year? 93.1. They have the D to overcome a lot but I don't know how much longer they can overcome his terrible play. And this is a guy who beat out Puka Nacua for OROY, when he had one of the best rookie receiving seasons on record. I said it then and it's pretty clear now, Stroud should not have won that award. I'll say this....IMO, Houston would have to overcome less with Davis Mills under center.
Kansas City (2-0) @ Miami (0-2)
IMO, the only thing that could keep KC from winning is oppressive heat and humidity. Lucky for them it'll only be 84 with a real-feel of 89. Malik Willis is not off to a good start in South Florida.
Tennessee (0-2) @ NY Giants (1-1)
Who cares outside of NYC/North Jersey and Nashville?
Cincinnati (2-0) @ Pittsburgh (1-1)
The Bengals are 5-5 vs the Steelers the last 5 seasons but 3-2 at Pittsburgh. Aaron Rodgers has a 72.1 QB rating through 2 games. Not exactly the way he and McCarthy had it figured. Are they headed for the first losing season in Pittsburgh since 2003?
New England (1-1) @ Jacksonville (1-1)
The two biggest "turnaround teams" from last year. One of them is going to be off to a bad start this year. Who ya got winning this one?
SUNDAY LATE GAMES:
Arizona (1-1) @ San Francisco (2-0)
Ram fans are going to have to wait at least another week to see the niners go down. Like Mike LaFleur a lot but he just doesn't have the horses in Arizona.
Minnesota (2-0) @ Tampa Bay (0-2)
Baker got the huge deal and now he's got to right the ship. I've heard rumblings if he doesn't get it going soon, Tampa will have an interim head coach by the bye. Kyler is back this week so there's always the chance the Bucs can turn that worm.
Baltimore (1-1) @ Dallas (1-1)
These two teams were supposed to be headed for bigger and better things this year. The Ravens unloaded Harbaugh and his stale message, the Cowboys assembled a defense and labeled their offense GOTI......greatest offense there is. Well, the D is allowing 24 ppg and the offense is #23 in yards, although they are #8 in PPG. The Ravens D is allowing 23.5 PPG and their offense is doing a good impression of Dr Jekyl and Mr Hyde.
Las Vegas (2-0) @ N.Orleans (1-1)
Who'da thunk this game might be one of the better matchups of the week? Tyler Shough #1 in passing yards, Kirk Cousins #1 in passing TDs!!!!!!
Enjoy the games fellas.
Michael Penix gets his first start since blowing out his knee last year. Normally not a good draw facing Green Bay but the Packers allowed 39 to Minnesota and had to go to OT to beat the Jets. Expecting a GB win can't be argued but you never know.
SUNDAY EARLY GAMES:
Seattle (2-0) @ Washington (0-2)
Lock or Darnold vs Mariota? Either way, this is the "Dan Quinn, start cleaning out your office" game. He's lost 12 of the last 14 games. With or without Jayden Daniels doesn't matter. That's terrible. I'd love an inspired upset here but I'd also love a night with Scarlett Johansson. Neither is going to happen.
Carolina (1-1) @ Cleveland (1-1)
Will Watson get booed early in his first home game of the season? Will Carolina score 30 again? They scored 37 and lost by 22, then scored 35 and won by 32. I smell a 10 point output coming.
LA Chargers (0-2) @ Buffalo (2-0)
Will a loss put Jim Harbaugh on the hot seat? Many were predicting great things for the Chargers this year. I don't know how they can possibly win this game, except "it's the NFL and anything can happen".
NY Jets (1-1) @ Detroit (1-1)
The Jets beat the Titans on the road, then took Green Bay to OT. Actually had the game in hand but lost it. The Lions squeaked by the Saints in OT, then lost to the Bills. Campbell claims even they don't know who they are. Could the Jets start 2-1? I doubt it.
Houston (0-2) @ Indianapolis (0-2)
Somebody is gonna be 0-3. Houston started 0-3 last year but made the postseason thanks to a 6-0 finish. In those 6 games the Texans not only overcame the odds but also the terribly inconsistent play of their QB, CJ Stroud. 92 QB rating, 61% comp %, 8 TDs, 3 Ints. His rating this year? 93.1. They have the D to overcome a lot but I don't know how much longer they can overcome his terrible play. And this is a guy who beat out Puka Nacua for OROY, when he had one of the best rookie receiving seasons on record. I said it then and it's pretty clear now, Stroud should not have won that award. I'll say this....IMO, Houston would have to overcome less with Davis Mills under center.
Kansas City (2-0) @ Miami (0-2)
IMO, the only thing that could keep KC from winning is oppressive heat and humidity. Lucky for them it'll only be 84 with a real-feel of 89. Malik Willis is not off to a good start in South Florida.
Tennessee (0-2) @ NY Giants (1-1)
Who cares outside of NYC/North Jersey and Nashville?
Cincinnati (2-0) @ Pittsburgh (1-1)
The Bengals are 5-5 vs the Steelers the last 5 seasons but 3-2 at Pittsburgh. Aaron Rodgers has a 72.1 QB rating through 2 games. Not exactly the way he and McCarthy had it figured. Are they headed for the first losing season in Pittsburgh since 2003?
New England (1-1) @ Jacksonville (1-1)
The two biggest "turnaround teams" from last year. One of them is going to be off to a bad start this year. Who ya got winning this one?
SUNDAY LATE GAMES:
Arizona (1-1) @ San Francisco (2-0)
Ram fans are going to have to wait at least another week to see the niners go down. Like Mike LaFleur a lot but he just doesn't have the horses in Arizona.
Minnesota (2-0) @ Tampa Bay (0-2)
Baker got the huge deal and now he's got to right the ship. I've heard rumblings if he doesn't get it going soon, Tampa will have an interim head coach by the bye. Kyler is back this week so there's always the chance the Bucs can turn that worm.
Baltimore (1-1) @ Dallas (1-1)
These two teams were supposed to be headed for bigger and better things this year. The Ravens unloaded Harbaugh and his stale message, the Cowboys assembled a defense and labeled their offense GOTI......greatest offense there is. Well, the D is allowing 24 ppg and the offense is #23 in yards, although they are #8 in PPG. The Ravens D is allowing 23.5 PPG and their offense is doing a good impression of Dr Jekyl and Mr Hyde.
Las Vegas (2-0) @ N.Orleans (1-1)
Who'da thunk this game might be one of the better matchups of the week? Tyler Shough #1 in passing yards, Kirk Cousins #1 in passing TDs!!!!!!
Enjoy the games fellas.
