Record Last Week:8-8
Record for the Season: 19-13
Thursday, September 19th, 7:15PM CT
New England Patriots 1-1 @ New York Jets 1-1
A matchup featuring two AFC East teams occurs as the Patriots travel to face the Jets. New England lost in overtime to the Seahawks, while the Jets won over the Titans. Through two weeks, the Jets defense hasn't been the usual elite unit we've come to know these last few seasons, but against a conservative Patriots offense, they should bounce back. The Jets will make enough play offensively and get the win in a tough defensive matchup.
Patriots 17 Jets 20
X-Factor: Garrett Wilson
Confidence Level:7
Sunday, September 22nd, Noon CT Games
Chicago Bears 1-1 @ Indianapolis Colts 0-2
Chicago heads to Indy in a matchup between two young Quarterbacks with immense potential. The Colts run defense has been horrendous, giving up an average of 237 rush yards per game through two weeks. The Bears offense, in general, hasn't been good through two weeks, but their rush offense has to take advantage of the Colts' poor rush defense, especially as they'll be without Deforest Buckner this week. I think the Bears' defense causes a few turnovers and gets the win on the road.
Bears 23 Colts 20
X-Factor: D’Andre Swift
Confidence Level:4
Denver Broncos 0-2 @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2-0
The Bucs are off to a great start this season. Nobody is playing the Quarterback position better than Baker Mayfield these first two weeks. They went on the road and defeated the Lions. Now, they face a Broncos team whose defense has been good through two games, but their offense can barely muster up points. This should be an easy win for the Bucs.
Broncos 10 Bucs 21
X-Factor: Chris Godwin
Confidence Level:10
Los Angeles Chargers 2-0 @ Pittsburgh Steelers 2-0
This is the type of game that all players will need—ice baths following what should be a physical run-first type of game. The Chargers first-round pick, Right Tackle Joe Alt, has been as advertised through two games and will be matched up with T.J. Watt, his best test yet. The key question will be whether Justin Fields and the offense can muster up enough points, as they only have one touchdown so far.
Chargers 17 Steelers 19
X-Factor: Joe Alt
Confidence Level:4
Philadelphia Eagles 1-1 @ New Orleans Saints 2-0
The Eagles should be 2-0, but after a late collapse against the Falcons on Monday Night, they now must find a way to bounce back against the most explosive offense in the NFL through two weeks. Through two weeks, the Saints are averaging 45.5 PPG, and it looks like they can't be stopped. The Eagles struggled to stop the Falcons on the ground on Monday, and if they can't stop the Saints run game, then the play-action deep shots that New Orleans loves to call will be all systems go. The Saints get the win at home.
Eagles 26 Saints 34
X-Factor: Alvin Kamara
Confidence Level:3
New York Giants 0-2 @ Cleveland Browns 1-1
The Giants are on the road for the second straight week, and we should immediately start the prayer circle for Daniel Jones to go against this Browns defense. The Browns offense is still struggling, but the defense should be good enough to win this week.
Giants 9 Browns 20
X-Factor: Deshaun Watson
Confidence Level:10
Green Bay Packers 1-1 @ Tennessee Titans 0-2
Will Levis has given away both games for the Titans with bonehead turnovers; he can't afford to do that against a Packers team that was able to get a win without their star quarterback, Jordan Love, last week over the Colts. Malik Willis, the Titan's former third-round pick, returns to Tennessee and looks to get revenge on the Titans, but in the end, I think the Titans' defense will shut down the Packers' heavy attack and get the win.
Packers 16 Titans 20
X-Factor: Titans Front 7
Confidence Level:4
Houston Texans 2-0 @ Minnesota Vikings 2-0
The Texans picked up a hard-fought win on Sunday night, while the Vikings upset the 49ers last week. This should be one of the most fun games of the week, and an upset could very well happen. The Vikings and Sam Darnold have looked good, and I'm sure they'll have success offensively, but the real matchup will be C.J. Stroud vs. Brian Flores and this Vikings defense. I think Stroud gets the better of that matchup and gives the Texans their third straight win to start the season.
Texans 26 Vikings 21
X-Factor: C.J. Stroud
Confidence Level:6
Sunday, September 22nd, 3PM Games
Miami Dolphins 1-1 @ Seattle Seahawks 2-0
Skylar Thompson has to make a challenging debut in Seattle as he makes his first start with Tua dealing with a concussion. The Dolphins have the talent to make this a game, but I believe with the elite level Geno is playing and the insane crowd in Seattle, causing trouble for Thompson and the Dolphins offense. I think Seattle gets the win.
Dolphins 14 Seahawks 24
X-Factor Skylar Thompson
Confidence Level:9
Carolina Panthers 0-2 @ Las Vegas Raiders 1-1
The Panthers benched Quarterback Bryce Young for Andy Dalton. Now, they face a Raiders team coming off a double-digit comeback victory on the road in Baltimore. The Panthers with Andy or Bryce, it doesn't matter; Las Vegas should get the win.
Panthers 13 Raiders 27
X-Factor: Zamir White
Confidence Level:10
San Francisco 49ers 1-1 @ Los Angeles Rams 0-2
The Niners lost to the Vikings, while the Rams were blown out against the Cardinals. Now, both teams are looking to bounce back. The Rams, however, have injuries all over their offensive line and will be without Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua. The Niners should be able to handle business.
49ers 28 Rams 17
X-Factor: Demarcus Robinson
Confidence Level:9
Detroit Lions 1-1 @ Arizona Cardinals 1-1
This could be the game of the week as the Lions travel to Arizona to face Kyler Murray and the Cardinals. Murray had an insane performance last week, going 17 for 21, 266 yards, and three touchdowns in a 41-10 win over the Rams. The Cardinals are better than we thought, but Kyler Murray is back to his elite ways. In the end, I'll take the Lions to win on the road.
Lions 30 Cardinals 27
X-Factor Budda Baker
Confidence Level:7
Baltimore Ravens 0-2 @ Dallas Cowboys 1-1
Both teams had disappointing weeks two. Now, in a big game for both, the Ravens travel to Dallas. It's hard to trust Dallas in any big game, but if the Raiders had success offensively, I know Dak and the Cowboys can, too. However, I expect a big Derrick Henry game, as the Cowboys are just too small to stop the run.
Ravens 27 Cowboys 23
X-Factor: Derrick Henry
Confidence Level:6
Sunday, September 22nd, 7:20PM CT
Kansas City Chiefs 2-0 @ Atlanta Falcons 1-1
The Falcons are coming off an impressive comeback victory over the Eagles, but they have an even better team on the schedule this week. The Chiefs enter this week coming off a one-point win over the Bengals. Patrick Mahomes didn't play his best game, but I expect a better effort from both sides of the ball this week against the Falcons, and in the end, the Chiefs will win in Atlanta.
Chiefs 27 Falcons 20
X-Factor: Rashee Rice
Confidence Level:8
Monday, September 23rd, 6:30PM CT
Jacksonville Jaguars 0-2 @ Buffalo Bills 2-0
The Jaguars have not been good this season, but now they have to go on the road to defeat a Bills team that has been better than expected to start the season. The Jaguars' defense is their best bet in keeping this in the game this week, but I feel Josh Allen will be too much.
Jaguars 17 Bills 28
X-Factor: Dalton Kincaid
Confidence Level:8
Monday, September 23rd, 7:15PM CT
Washington Commanders 1-1 @ Cincinnati Bengals 0-2
Rookie Quarterback Jayden Daniels makes his primetime debut on the road against a desperate Bengals team. Cincy looked better than they did in their week one loss to the Patriots. Now they face a rookie quarterback, and the Bengals should have no worries about getting the win on Monday.
Commanders 13 Bengals 30
X-Factor: Ja'marr Chase
Confidence Level:10
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