See Week 2 rankings. 4:25 p.m. See Week 2 rankings. Newton's pick: Saints 30, Panthers 17 Read more. Allen also has thrown more touchdown passes in 16 starts (36) than he did in 28 starts (32) before that game. Is it time to reset expectations on Bucs after disappointing start? NFL Week 13 playoff . In six career games, Allen is 5-1 against Miami with 1,552 passing yards, 17 touchdowns and just four interceptions. ET | Fox The duo got off to a solid start against Houston, but this week will be significantly harder. Additionally, ESPN Stats & Information provides a big statistic to know for each contest, and our Football Power Index (FPI) goes inside the numbers with a matchup rating (on a scale of 1 to 100) and a game projection. -- Marcel Louis-Jacques, Bold prediction: Allen will throw at least three touchdown passes, and the Bills' offense will get back on track. What to know for fantasy: The Cowboys are a three-point underdog, so Prescott managers have their opponent right where they want them. FPI prediction: CLE, 79.3% (by an average of 11.8 points), Matchup must-reads: Texans show blueprint for 2021 success, but not everything is perfect What did QBs Taylor, Mayfield get out of their year together in Cleveland? It's the first time in the 62-year history of the rivalry that rookie QBs are starting against each other. ESPN's FPI predicts every Week 2 matchup ESPN's FPI predicts every Week 2 matchup By Chance Linton Sep 9, 2020 College football season has finally arrived. In the past four games that he has started and finished, he has thrown for at least 403 yards. Stafford is coming off a huge Week 1 performance that saw him pass for 321 yards and three touchdowns, with no interceptions, in a 20-point win over the Bears. Tampa has won five of those games, and AB has found the end zone in all five. FPI downgraded the Patriots by three whole points in a single week after they got beat up by the Chiefs. Betting nugget: This ends the Patriots' streak of being favored in 64 consecutive games. The Broncos' rushers fared a bit better against the Titans, averaging 4.1 yards per carry, but they enter Sunday's matchup with a question about Phillip Lindsay's availability. Jackson is 0-3 in his career versus the Chiefs, largely due to accuracy issues, failing to complete 55% of his passes in any of those three matchups. Read more. Woodyard's pick: Lions 21, Packers 17 Stat to know: Mahomes and Lamar Jackson have the two highest Total QBRs among quarterbacks to appear in 10-plus prime-time games since the metric began in 2006. In losing five of six games to the Chiefs since Anthony Lynn took over as head coach, the Chargers' offense has committed 17 turnovers, and their defense has generated only two of them. Ohio State: 80.9%; Georgia: 68.5%; Read more. Read more. See Week 2 rankings. ET | FOX Stat to know: Since last season's Week 2 game at Miami, Allen's QBR is 78, which ranks third behind Aaron Rodgers and Patrick Mahomes.Allen also has thrown more touchdown passes in 16 starts (36 . The first month of the 2021 college football season is officially in the books. Graziano and Fowler predict Week 2 surprises, fantasy sleepers, more: Are the Bengals legit? -- Jeff Legwold. The Giants might present Trubisky with an opportunity to have a more balanced performance on Sunday. Betting nugget: Weeks 8 and 9 last season were the last time Tampa Bay failed to cover consecutive games (playoffs included). SF-PHI | LV-PIT | HOU-CLE Visit ESPN to view NFL Expert Picks for the current week and season. FPI prediction: CHI, 54.2% (by an average of 1.6 points), Matchup must-reads: How Burrow's expectations for himself, Bengals are creating success Bears offer small glimpse of Fields' potential Higgins to swap number: 'I'm not Ochocinco 2.0', 4:05 p.m. Not bold enough? Eagles corner Darius Slay likened 49ers receiver Deebo Samuel to a faster Anquan Boldin and said the key to success against such a dynamic offense is to read its keys and stay disciplined. How will Patriots' Mac Jones handle Cardinals' blitz on MNF? How will Patriots' Mac Jones handle Cardinals' blitz on MNF? -- Jordan Raanan. The Chargers (6-5) entered the week with a 64% chance of making their first postseason appearance since 2018. The Chiefs got consistent pressure on the Texans' Deshaun Watson last week, and look for them to have similar success against Taylor, who isn't as prone to throwing interceptions as ex-Chargers QB Philip Rivers but will be forced into mistakes on Sunday. The first was the 1977 49ers, who bested the Saints twice. -- Josh Weinfuss, Herbert makes case to get paid -- Adam Teicher. What to know for fantasy: Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen has seen an end zone target in nine straight games. Watch on ESPN+, Bold prediction: Raiders running back Josh Jacobs will end the Saints' remarkable streak of 44 straight games, including the playoffs, without allowing a 100-yard rusher. Opening loss to Texans shows pass rush still a problem for Jaguars Broncos place CB Darby, WR Jeudy on IR Bridgewater makes the first impression Broncos hoped to see, 1 p.m. It's all here to help get you ready for a loaded weekend of NFL football. While Roethlisberger also had a solid day at the office, that the Steelers could only beat the Browns by three points in a game in which they scored a special-teams touchdown is really an indictment of their talents. -- Sarah Barshop. Goff threw zero touchdowns for the fourth time in his past nine games, while Wentz took those eight sacks. What the Lions do -- and how well they do it -- might help determine what kind of coverages Rodgers sees throughout the season. Matchup rating: 59.9 | Spread: NO -3.0 (44.5), What to watch for: Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold was sacked only once but hit seven times by an average Jets defensive front. That difference in strength is enough to make the Cowboys favorites in this one, even on the road. Scroll down to take a look at the FPI projections for every matchup on the Week 2 college football slate, with games listed in chronological order. Stat to know: Giants running back Saquon Barkley had just 6 rushing yards in Week 1 and averaged minus-0.2 yards before contact per rush. Stat to know: The Cowboys are looking to avoid their first 0-2 start since 2010; the only time they have started 0-2 with both games on the road was in 1989. Next week, the Cleveland Browns, whom Burrow has yet to . He had zero TD passes on 62 attempts before his season ended in 2019. See Week 2 rankings. In two games following a 25-point loss under coach Matt Lafleur, Rodgers has thrown four touchdown passes in each. Our NFL Nation reporters bring us the keys to every game, a bold prediction for each matchup and final score picks. NFL Expert Picks - Week 14. Weinfuss' pick: Cardinals 34, Vikings 17 Developing story: Parlays are hard to win. ET | CBS Matchup rating: 54.6 | Spread: SF -3.0 (49.5), What to watch for: This matchup is all about the explosive plays. What to know for fantasy: Saints wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders led the league with four red zone targets in Week 1 and figures to stay busy with Thomas' role now potentially up for grabs -- if he is healthy enough to play himself. Matchup rating: 34.3 | Spread: DEN -6.0 (45.5), What to watch for: The Jaguars' offensive tackles struggled last season, with Cam Robinson and Jawaan Taylor combining to allow 27 sacks, per ESPN Stats & Information research. What to know for fantasy: Playoffs included, wideout Antonio Brown has run more than 25 routes eight times in his Buccaneers career, including last week with 36 routes. -- David Newton. See Week 2 rankings. -- David Newton, Any Day Can Be Draft DayWith our live draft lobby, you can be drafting a team in minutes. So watch for Rodgers to slice through a depleted Lions secondary. NFL Draft; NFL FPI; Total QBR; Injuries; More. What to know for fantasy: Rodgers had no touchdown passes and two interceptions Week 1 at the Saints. What to know for fantasy: Steelers wideout Chase Claypool's ceiling captures headlines, but after Week 1, he has now failed to score more than 10 fantasy points in five of his past seven games. Oh, to be a young pass-rusher in this game. Gutierrez's pick: Steelers 31, Raiders 23 Stat to know: Murray threw for a career-high four touchdown passes in Week 1 versus the Titans, with three of those coming on third down. ET | NBC See Week 2 rankings. Matchup rating: 67.3 | Spread: BUF -3.0 (47.5), What to watch for: The Dolphins have yet to solve Josh Allen over the course of his career. ET | Fox 3 receiver? Stat to know: Per the Elias Sports Bureau, only two teams have gone 2-0 against an opponent in a season without ever holding a lead in regulation. Let's get into the full Week 2 slate, including a Sunday night showdown between Bill Belichick and Pete Carroll. Seattle's Russell Wilson threw four touchdown passes against the Falcons last week, so you should see some course correction in turns of pass defense, which means Elliott is in for a big day. The reason is that as much as Green Bay's defense performed above expectation, its offense fell far short of what the model anticipated. See Week 2 rankings. Zach Wilson and Mac Jones, coming off encouraging openers, meet for the first time in what should be a long personal rivalry. ET | ESPN -- Jake Trotter, Bold prediction: The Browns hold the Texans to fewer than 50 rushing yards. NFL Nation: Analysis for every pick "You can't scheme for him on every play because he's not at the same spot every play. Jacksonville added middle linebacker Joe Schobert in the offseason, allowing Myles Jack to move to his more natural weakside linebacker spot. Zach Wilson and Mac Jones, coming off encouraging openers, meet for the first time in what should be a long personal rivalry. Matchup rating: 73.5 | Spread: KC -8 (47.5), What to watch for: Keep an eye on the turnover margin. More NFL coverage , Bold prediction: Jones and J.J. Watt will each get two sacks. Lessons from ugly losses by the Packers, Bills and Titans: How their offenses failed in Week 1, what's next. -- Mike Wells, Bold prediction: Quarterback Matthew Stafford will throw for more than 300 yards and four touchdown passes in a dominant offensive performance. Louis-Jacques' pick: Bills 31, Dolphins 17 See Week 2 rankings. Matchup quality: 79 out of 100 FPI win projection: Falcons, 58 percent This rematch of last year's NFC Championship Game . Now, he has to go up against a strong Saints front that sacked Aaron Rodgers twice, hit him seven times and forced three interceptions. And then we calculate how much you'd earn for the parlay, utilizing Westgate's money lines. Los Angeles, on the other hand, enters with a 56% chance to make the playoffs. On the flipside, the Texans won consecutive games only once last season, and they have not started a season 2-0 since 2016. How will Patriots' Mac Jones handle Cardinals' blitz on MNF? -- Jenna Laine, Game picks from our NFL experts And if the Broncos keep the Jaguars in difficult down-and-distance situations, Lawrence could have a tough time finding room to work. In their respective openers, Murray ran for 91 yards, and Young had 1.5 sacks. What to know for fantasy: Chiefs wideout Tyreek Hill has 310.6 fantasy points over his past 12 games (playoffs included). What is ESPN's NFL . FPI prediction: ARI, 68.2% (by an average of 6.8 points), Matchup must-reads: Young, Washington's pass rush 'as advertised' in promising start Hopkins has championship aspirations with Murray as his QB, 4:25 p.m. Read more. Demovsky's pick: Packers 23, Lions 17 Stat to know: The Titans have allowed more than 35 points in their past three regular-season games. Cronin's pick: Cardinals 30, Vikings 17 FPI win projection: Chiefs, 75 percent. Win, and that goes to 73%. Matchup rating: 32.5 | Spread: CHI -2.5 (45), What to watch for: Justin Fields is always the center of attention. Rodgers has had just intermittent success against Matt Patricia's Lions, but this is a different Detroit secondary. -- Marcel Louis-Jacques, Bold prediction: Allen will throw at least three touchdown passes, and the Bills' offense will get back on track. More NFL coverage , Bold prediction: The Panthers will sack Brady at least five times and pull off an upset. See Week 2 rankings. He let managers down with just 8.4 points in Week 1, and he faces a Broncos team this week that held Saquon Barkley to 26 yards on 10 carries last weekend. What to know for fantasy: Including the playoffs, Kareem Hunt has scored five times in his past five games. What are the five must-watch NFL games this week? Read more. What to know for fantasy: Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert has 6.1 more fantasy points over his past five games than Zach Ertz does. FPI prediction: BUF, 50.2% (by an average of 0.2 points), Matchup must-reads: After Bills' sloppy mistakes led to season-opening loss, what's the message? We ought to keep the same thing in mind about Ryan Fitzpatrick despite his Week 1 dominance. -- Shelley Smith, Bold prediction: Dak Prescott will not throw for 400 yards. Read more . How good is that? Prime-time Parlay is your FPI-based guide predicting the results of all the biggest games of Week 2. . -- Mike DiRocco, Game picks from our NFL experts And they might need to do it again, with top CB Marshon Lattimore now dealing with a thumb injury. Now, their pass-rushers will have the added advantage of the crowd noise at Lumen Field, which could be as loud as ever with fans in attendance for the first time in a regular-season game since December 2019. Baker Mayfield, who took over for Taylor as a rookie during the 2018 season, praised Taylor for his leadership and mentorship this week. In 10 career starts vs Panthers, he has a Total QBR of 40. Miami's defense, especially the secondary, could cause issues for the Bills, but the Dolphins won't be able to replicate the Steelers' pass rush. 'Don't panic', Tagovailoa already clicking with receiver Waddle, Ramsey leads entertaining cast of characters in Rams' secondary, Wentz won't have a chance if Colts' O-line doesn't protect him better, Stafford throws for 3 TDs as his big-play ability is on display in winning Rams debut, Saints' defense delivering on vow to be team's identity without Brees, How McCaffery 'opens up all of the possibilities' of the Panthers' offense, Lattimore among key Saints dealing with injuries, Reddick: Panthers' D 'put league on notice' with six sacks, Without Mostert, Lance could be eventual key to 49ers' run game, Hurts' statement game offers Eagles hope: 'He's the leader', Losing Verrett would make 49ers' rise substantially more difficult, Hurts' jersey sales surge 500% after Eagles' Week 1 win, Raiders' Crosby not resting on Monday night laurels heading to Pittsburgh, Steelers' Watt caps 'heck of a week' by helping lead upset win over Bills, Second-half utilization of wide receivers allows Carr, Raiders to find rhythm, Carr rallies Raiders past Ravens in wild OT win: 'Hope this is a sign of things to come', Texans show blueprint for 2021 success, but not everything is perfect. Berry: QBs, RBs, WRs and TEs I love -- and hate -- for Week 2, NFL experts predict: Week 2 upset picks and fantasy sleepers, plus what we're buying and selling, Barnwell: The NFL is back! CLE at CIN Sun 6:00PM. -- Nick Wagoner. See Week 2 rankings. -- Tim McManus, Bold prediction: 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell will go over 100 rushing yards for the second straight week to begin his rookie season. Week 14 inactives: Who's in and who's out? While this matchup won't determine the game, it'll definitely have an impact and will be fun to watch. -- Nick Wagoner. Jackson is 0-3 in his career versus the Chiefs, largely due to accuracy issues, failing to complete 55% of his passes in any of those three matchups. Matchup quality: 48 out of 100 Irrelevant' to rookie starting QB: The twists and turns of Brock Purdy's journey to the 49ers. Via ESPN's Football Power Index, Prime-time Parlay tells you the analytics-based predictions for the meetings of greatest national import, offering the smart picks for the games you'll be watching. Football Power Index projects a close game, with Florida coming in as the favorites to win with a narrow 54.8 percent chance to beat UK. See Week 2 rankings. Power shift in NFC North? Read more. -- Todd Archer, Bold prediction: Falcons running back Todd Gurley will have his first 100-yard rushing game with Atlanta. Game times and networks . We have to be able to make some in-game adjustments." See Week 2 rankings. What to know for fantasy: In the Titans' past five losses (playoffs included), Derrick Henry has touched the ball 100 times but has not scored once. Additionally, ESPN Stats & Information research provides a stat to know, and the Football Power Index (FPI) goes inside the numbers with a matchup rating (on a scale of 1 to 100) and a game projection. DiRocco's pick: Titans 17, Jaguars 16 Especially since the Cowboys didn't need it last week after getting chunk plays through the air against a Tampa Bay secondary that had issues tackling. See Week 2 rankings. The Saints blitzed him just twice and focused their efforts on taking away Davante Adams & Co. Will that serve as a blueprint for future opponents? What to know for fantasy: Henry has seven rushing scores over his past three games against the Jags, and the Titans sure weren't shy about handing him the rock in Week 1 (31 carries, the only player in the NFL with more than 25). LAR-PHI | ATL-DAL | DEN-PIT Betting nugget: Unders are 10-2-1 in Arizona games played in the first month of the season since 2018. Matchup rating: 53 | Spread: SF -6.5 (41), What to watch for: It's a battle of two relatively inexperienced quarterbacks -- the 49ers' Jimmy Garoppolo and the Jets' Sam Darnold (27 career starts each). -- Michael Rothstein. If he reaches 100 yards against the Eagles, he would have the most receiving yards in the first two games of the season by a 49ers player in team history. After Bills' sloppy mistakes led to season-opening loss, what's the message? Stat to know: Samuel had a career-high 189 receiving yards in Week 1. But it's hard to see the game playing out the same way, and if the Texans are playing from behind for most of the tilt, it's easy to see how Cleveland's front seven dominates Houston's backs. Read more. On the other side, the Cowboys need a big day from their offense to avoid an 0-2 start. Hurts' jersey sales surge 500% after Eagles' Week 1 win, 1 p.m. ESPN's FPI predicts every Week 5 game. Let's get into the full Week 2 slate, including a meeting between Patrick Mahomes and Lamar Jackson on Sunday night, a battle between two AFC East rookie QBs and Patrick Peterson's return to Arizona. PickCenter | ESPN Chalk NFL; Home; Scores; Schedule; Standings; Stats; Teams. But both enter off underwhelming Week 1 performances. Sunday, another tough win over Kansas City. ESPN Fantasy's Kyle Soppe and ESPN Chalk's Dave Bearman hand out helpful nuggets as well. The embattled former second overall pick led Chicago to a memorable fourth-quarter comeback in Week 1, but not even Trubisky's three touchdown passes in the final 15 minutes could cover up for how inconsistent he played in the opening three quarters at Ford Field. Elliott shows versatility, but Cowboys need better run game, Chargers' Williams looking to step up in contract year, Cowboys defensive end Lawrence will miss 6-8 weeks with broken foot, sources say, Clutch keep-away drive allows Chargers rare drama-free victory, Cowboys' McCarthy: 'A challenge' when O-line is in flux again, Titans' Hooker to IR after injuring foot in opener, Taylor, Seahawks pass rush show that they're as good as advertised, 'It is a wake-up call for us': Titans' offensive line can't keep getting outmuscled, Already 'cooking': Seahawks' Wilson-Waldron partnership gets off to fast start, A promise to his father: Why Orlando Brown left the Ravens for the Chiefs, Ravens promote veteran RB Freeman to active roster, Chiefs, Mahomes know it can't be just Hill and Kelce, Jackson says he's not dwelling on past losses as Ravens prepare to face Mahomes, Chiefs, Don't call it a blueprint (yet), but Saints showed how to give Rodgers fits, Goff earns admirers in comeback attempt vs. 49ers, Lions CB Okudah out for year with ruptured Achilles. -- Rich Cimini, Bold prediction: The Patriots will make running back J.J. Taylor active as a result of rookie Rhamondre Stevenson's struggles in the opener, and Taylor's presence as a complement to Damien Harris and James White will be key against a Jets defense that blitzed 41.7% of the time in the opening week -- the fifth-highest total in the NFL. He has eight 400-yard passing games since 2016, most in the NFL. ET Monday, ESPN) Money line: Patriots -1401 FPI projection: Patriots win by 13.2 points. Matchup rating: 43.2 | Spread: BUF -5.5 (41), What to watch for: In two games against the Dolphins in 2019, Bills quarterback Josh Allen completed 62.7% of his passes for 458 yards, five touchdowns and zero interceptions, along with 11 rushes for 88 yards and a touchdown. Gonzalez's pick: Chiefs 31, Chargers 24 Matchup rating: 61.9 | Spread: LAC -3.5 (40.5), What to watch for: Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert will be looking for Austin Ekeler through the air this week after the running back didn't have a catch in Week 1. Matchup rating: 38.7 | Spread: NE -6.0 (43), What to watch for: Here come the rookie quarterbacks. Irrelevant' to rookie starting QB: The twists and turns of Brock Purdy's journey to the 49ers. He let managers down with just 8.4 points in Week 1, and he faces a Broncos team this week that held Saquon Barkley to 26 yards on 10 carries last weekend. New Orleans' secondary will be tested by Carolina's dynamic receivers, which will be a key to this matchup. Betting nugget: The Steelers have had just one losing ATS season at home since 2010 (3-5 ATS at home in 2017). NFL expert picks, predictions, lines for Week 2 highlighted by the Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City, Miami at Baltimore, and Minnesota at Philadelphia. Yes, the odds of this happening are slim, but I'll pick Detroit to win at Lambeau Field against a vulnerable Green Bay team. The Bucs also will be without starting cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting. Read more. In 10 career starts vs Panthers, he has a Total QBR of 40. Jets place RB Bell on IR with hamstring injury, sign Ballage, Life without Diggs? Texas wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins had 287.8 points in 16 games last season. In two games following a 25-point loss under coach Matt Lafleur, Rodgers has thrown four touchdown passes in each. Betting nugget: The Dolphins have covered five of the past seven meetings with Buffalo that did not occur in Week 17. ET | ESPN The playoffs begin Jan. 14, with 14 total teams . -- Todd Archer. NFL Draft; NFL FPI; Total QBR; Injuries; More. What to know for fantasy: Allen has thrown multiple touchdown tosses nine times in his career, and he is 4-for-4 against the Dolphins and 5-for-25 against the rest of the NFL. -- Mike Reiss. See Week 2 rankings. Stat to know: The Steelers have gone 58 straight games with at least one sack, tied for the sixth-longest streak by any team since 1970. The Patriots, however, were 9-0 in nine previous such games. Matchup rating: 37.6 | Spread: GB -11.0 (48), What to watch for: How will the Lions try to defend Aaron Rodgers and the Packers' offense? Matchup rating: 35.6 | Spread: TEN -7.5 (44), What to watch for: Titans running back Derrick Henry has tormented the Jaguars to the tune of 498 rushing yards in his past four games against them. Betting nugget: The Rams are 19-13 on the road since the McVay era began in 2017. What to know for fantasy: From 2017 to 2020, the 49ers ranked fourth in running back fantasy points. Betting nugget: The total has gone under in nine of Arizona's past 11 September games. Our NFL Nation reporters bring us the keys to every game, a bold prediction for each matchup and final score predictions. 1 receiver? An unexpected win would be a boon, however, raising the Eagles' chances at making the playoffs from 46 percent to 63 percent. Detroit's running back duo of D'Andre Swift and Jamaal Williams will give the Packers problems, since most teams in the NFC North aren't used to facing a Lions team with a solid ground game. -- Brooke Pryor, Everything you need this week: Read more. More NFL coverage , Bold prediction: Jones and J.J. Watt will each get two sacks. Godwin not worried: Bucs learning life with Brady, 1 p.m. Laine's pick: Buccaneers 34, Falcons 21 Prime-time Parlay: Straight-up picks for this week's biggest games. Betting nugget: The Titans have failed to cover three straight regular-season games twice in the past calendar year (includes an active streak). ESPN's FPI predicts every Week 4 game. Getzenberg's pick: Bills 31, Dolphins 24 -- Josh Weinfuss, Everything you need this week: Yes, Von Miller is out for the year, Bradley Chubb is still working his way back from last season's ACL surgery and the Broncos were tepid in the pass rush in much of their Week 1 loss to the Titans. ET | FOX NFL experts predict: Week 6 upset picks, fantasy sleepers, disappointing players, more 2y ESPN NFL Experts Week 6 Love/Hate: Reinvent your fantasy football season with a new format Pay attention to how the Titans find ways to get Henry to the second level of the defense, and how Jacksonville's linebackers attempt to prevent explosive plays. -- Adam Teicher. Fantasy. There have been only two series in NFL history featuring five straight games decided by exactly three points. What to know for fantasy: Alvin Kamara has scored north of 19 fantasy points in five straight games against the Panthers, getting at least 20 touches of multiple touchdowns in each of those contests. Wells' pick: Colts 27, Vikings 23 Transactions | Injuries 3. Stat to know: The Packers' offense was bad in Week 1, but maybe there's a silver lining. NFL FPI NFL FPI; Total QBR Total QBR; . Round 1: Kiper | McShay | NFL Nation -- Alaina Getzenberg. The Eagles should be a bit better slowing the run than Detroit was, but this is a defense that looks vulnerable at the second level, which could make them susceptible to Mitchell's one-cut-and-go ability. You have come to the ESPN Africa edition, for other ESPN editions, click above. Prediction: 49ers 24 . And they might need to do it again, with top CB Marshon Lattimore now dealing with a thumb injury. See Week 2 rankings. ET | CBS FREE to play! Now we are down to 17; here are the schools that still have a mathematical playoff chance, according to FPI. Expect the Jaguars to keep tight end Chris Manhertz in to help the tackles. The Seahawks got to Carson Wentz early and often in their opener. Read more. Even if Bradley Chubb doesn't play or is limited, Von Miller will be hard to handle. Coach Kyle Shanahan manages a running back fantasy factory and will have to work more magic with Raheem Mostert out for the foreseeable future. Kiper's draft grades for every team See Week 2 rankings. Matchup must-reads: Ryan: Super Bowl loss has 'no bearing' on game vs. Brady, Buccaneers Bucs RB Jones to start despite Week 1 benching Patterson -- now clearly a running back -- finds a role in Atlanta's offense Brady trolling Falcons ahead of Week 2 matchup? Jets' protection issues could be pain in neck for QB Wilson, 1 p.m. Pryor's pick: Steelers 24, Raiders 17 Davenport's pick: Titans 20, Jaguars 14 See Week 2 rankings. Matchup rating: 49.6 | Spread: GB -6.5 (49), What to watch for: Can Packers receiver Davante Adams have another big day after his career-high 14-catch performance in Week 1 against the Vikings? Jump into a draft >>. See Week 2 rankings. -- Jeff Legwold. "You can't scheme for him on every play because he's not at the same spot every play. Falcons' Jones 2nd-fastest WR to record 800 catches Cowboys' Elliott shows off 'Feed Me' tattoo on stomach Sources: Cowboys' Lee had surgery, out until mid-October, 1 p.m. FPI prediction: GB, 67.4% (by an average of 6.5 points), Matchup must-reads: Don't call it a blueprint (yet), but Saints showed how to give Rodgers fits Goff earns admirers in comeback attempt vs. 49ers Lions CB Okudah out for year with ruptured Achilles, Guide to every Week 2 NFL game: Picks, matchup nuggets, more, Huntley hurt as Ravens again lose a starting QB, Steelers' Pickett put in concussion protocol in loss, Jets star DT Williams exits loss with calf injury, Bengals win despite missing Boyd (finger), Higgins, Sources: Saints, coaches, Jordan fined $500K+, Tucker becomes Ravens' career scoring leader, Source: James out for banged-up Bolts vs. Fins, Patrick Mahomes' unreal no-look toss leads to 56-yard touchdown by Jerick McKinnon, NFL Week 14 takeaways: Lions roll, Eagles overpower Giants, Dallas avoids mega upset, Lions first-rounder Jameson Williams scores 41-yard TD on first NFL catch, Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes show out; more notable NFL Week 14 arrivals. It'll be his second straight week crossing the century mark, putting him on his way to matching the historic streak he set in 2018 when he started the season with eight straight 100-yard receiving performances. 3 receiver? In Week 1, they covered easily, and the under once again cashed. According to Elias Sports Bureau, Brady looks to become the sixth QB to go 9-0 or better against a single team since starts were first tracked in 1950. What to know for fantasy: Indianapolis receiver Parris Campbell not only set career highs in routes (38), targets (9), catches (6), yards (71) and fantasy points (14) in Week 1, but he also led the team in deep targets (3). Dickerson's pick: Bears 21, Bengals 20 Listen. Can he rebound from his one-catch performance? -- David Newton, Any Day Can Be Draft DayWith our live draft lobby, you can be drafting a team in minutes. Scroll down to take a look at the FPI projections for every matchup on the Week 11 college football slate, with games listed in chronological order. -- Mike Reiss. Matchup rating: 56.5 | Spread: SEA -6.0 (54), What to watch for: Seattle's defense must be licking its chops after watching the Titans allow six sacks in their blowout loss to Arizona in Week 1. According to Elias Sports Bureau, Brady looks to become the sixth QB to go 9-0 or better against a single team since starts were first tracked in 1950. JuJu Smith-Schuster caught six passes on six targets for 69 yards and two touchdowns out of the slot against this Giants on Monday night. It all culminates with a Monday Night Football matchup between the Lions and the Packers on ESPN. ET | CBS FPI projection: Jaguars win by 0.2 points, If you're going to face Tom Brady, it's best to do it with the defense that kept opposing quarterbacks to the lowest Total QBR in the league last season. See Week 2 rankings. Scroll down to take a look at the FPI projections for every matchup on the Week 12 college football slate, with games listed in chronological order. Read more. Coach Kyle Shanahan manages a running back fantasy factory and will have to work more magic with Raheem Mostert out for the foreseeable future. What to know for fantasy: Wideout Stefon Diggs had 15.9 fantasy points -- nine catches for 69 yards -- in the Bills' Week 1 loss to Pittsburgh. 3 receiver? The Lions played man coverage on 82% of their defense snaps in Week 1, the highest rate of any team on opening weekend. AMAZON. Hurts' jersey sales surge 500% after Eagles' Week 1 win, 1 p.m. FPI prediction: PIT, 66.8% (by an average of 6.2 points), Matchup must-reads: QB Lock shows his leadership in season-opening loss Steelers' Roethlisberger is sore, but elbow is good after first game After drops, Broncos' Jeudy determined to prove 'failure is growth', 1 p.m. Veteran starter Andy Dalton -- formerly of the Bengals -- will need to play exceptionally well to hold onto the job. What to know for fantasy: The Bucs held Christian McCaffrey to 7.3 points in Week 2 last season. -- Courtney Cronin. Read more. If the Cards' defense plays like it did in Tennessee, and Chandler Jones goes for another few sacks, then Minnesota's offense will be stuck in the mud, much like the Titans' was. NFL FPI NFL FPI; . Betting nugget: The Dolphins have covered five of the past seven meetings with Buffalo that did not occur in Week 17. If Darnold sputters, Jets will face complex question: Trevor Lawrence? Betting nugget: Mahomes is 8-3 ATS for his career in September. Most noticeably, FPI dropped New England's defensive rank from second all the way to 16th. Garoppolo (21-6) has done more winning than Darnold (11-16), who hasn't had the same talent and coaching around him as his counterpart. Nelson, an All-Pro in each of his first three seasons in the league, will have his hands full -- and might need help, at times -- against Donald, a three-time Defensive Player of the Year. Keep an eye, then, on the Raiders' willingness to run the ball if they fall behind early. Jets get help with WRs Crowder, Cole returning, Jets LT Becton to miss at least 4-6 weeks after dislocating knee cap, Jets' protection issues could be pain in neck for QB Wilson, Shirt on or shirt off, elite-version Miller has returned, Opening loss to Texans shows pass rush still a problem for Jaguars, Bridgewater makes the first impression Broncos hoped to see, How Burrow's expectations for himself, Bengals are creating success, Bears offer small glimpse of Fields' potential, Higgins to swap number: 'I'm not Ochocinco 2.0'. What to know for fantasy: The Cowboys are a three-point underdog, so Prescott managers have their opponent right where they want them. -- Mike Wells, Bold prediction: Vikings receiver Adam Thielen will haul in seven catches for 120-plus yards. Reiss' pick: Seahawks 20, Patriots 17 Matchup rating: 58.4 | Spread: ARI -3.5 (50.5), What to watch for: Sure, all eyes will be on Kyler Murray just because of his unpredictability and excitement levels. 1 receiver? Opening loss to Texans shows pass rush still a problem for Jaguars Broncos place CB Darby, WR Jeudy on IR Bridgewater makes the first impression Broncos hoped to see, 1 p.m. FPI win projection: Cowboys, 56 percent. -- Michael Rothstein. Julio Jones and Davante Adams are chasing him, as they each have four straight. Here are 14 things you might have missed in Week 1, SoFi Stadium videoboard: 'Eighth wonder of the world' targets GenZ, Time is now for the Eagles' Wentz to turn the corner, McVay's Rams 'ecosystem' a challenging standard -- even for its creator, Eagles' Curry, James have 'significant injuries', Falcons run into familiar problem in opener: Not enough touchdowns early, 3 x 1,000 yards: Cowboys' Cooper, Gallup, Lamb aim high, Falcons' Jones 2nd-fastest WR to record 800 catches, Cowboys' Elliott shows off 'Feed Me' tattoo on stomach, Sources: Cowboys' Lee had surgery, out until mid-October, QB Lock shows his leadership in season-opening loss, Steelers' Roethlisberger is sore, but elbow is good after first game, After drops, Broncos' Jeudy determined to prove 'failure is growth', It's hitting us pretty hard right now': Sherman latest 49ers injury, Jets CEO Christopher Johnson expresses confidence in Gase, Darnold, 49ers' crown means little in loaded NFC West. See Week 2 rankings. ET | FOX Betting nugget: Atlanta is 4-0 ATS in its past four road games. Eagles corner Darius Slay likened 49ers receiver Deebo Samuel to a faster Anquan Boldin and said the key to success against such a dynamic offense is to read its keys and stay disciplined. Betting nugget: The over hit in all three divisional games at Lambeau last season (1-4 in the other five regular-season games Green Bay hosted). What to know for fantasy: The longest active streak of games with 75-plus receiving yards belongs to Calvin Ridley (five straight). 3 receiver? Read more. BUF-MIA | LAR-IND | NO-CAR Cimini's pick: Patriots 22, Jets 17 Betting nugget: Brees is 9-2 ATS against the Raiders in his career. The Texans have allowed quarterbacks to average 5.6 yards per rush since the start of 2019, which is the second-worst average over that span. (All NFL point spreads and money lines can be found here). Stat to know: Jacksonville, dating back to last season, is on the verge of losing 17 straight games, which would be tied for the fourth-longest losing streak since the merger in 1970. Stat to know: The past four meetings between these teams were decided by exactly three points. Stat to know: Both of Brady's interceptions last week came when throwing within 2.5 seconds of the snap, per NFL Next Gen Stats. Full schedule | Standings Young can be moved around but had his best success as a right end against Jason Peters last week. Carr has thrown at least one passing touchdown with zero interceptions in five straight games, the second-longest active streak in the NFL and tied for the longest streak of his career. Projected winner: According to ESPN's Football Power Index, UTSA is projected to notch its second straight win on Saturday when it travels to face Southern Miss. Stat to know: The Dolphins had 87 rushing yards in Week 1, and they had 13 games with fewer than 100 rushing yards last season (tied for the most in the NFL with the Jets). Mahomes has an eight-game winning streak in prime-time contests, the longest active streak of any quarterback. Read more. Young, Washington's pass rush 'as advertised' in promising start, Hopkins has championship aspirations with Murray as his QB, Three ways Jackson is better than his MVP season, Texans must quickly figure out what went wrong, All virus tests negative from Texans' opener, Texans squander chance to show they can thrive without Hopkins, Edwards-Helaire leads solid rookie class for Chiefs, Opportunistic defense leads Chargers to narrow win over Bengals, Bring your own energy: Carroll's Seahawks prepared for no fans at CenturyLink, Did Patriots revamp their playbook for Newton? Newton's pick: Panthers 34, Buccaneers 24 Betting nugget: Chicago quarterback Andy Dalton is 10-19 ATS in his past 29 starts. Keim's pick: Cardinals 21, Washington 17 Weinfuss' pick: Cardinals 31, Washington 24 FPI prediction: ARI, 68.2% (by an average of 6.8 points) Matchup must-reads: Young, Washington's pass rush 'as advertised' in promising start. Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet: All you need to know to win in Week 14, From 'Mr. (He has nine touchdowns over that run.) ET | CBS Look for them to weaponize versatility again with guys such as Fitzpatrick, Cam Sutton, Tre Norwood. -- Brooke Pryor, Bold prediction: Maxx Crosby and Watt will repeat their respective opening-week performances and both get two more sacks apiece. Time/station: 8:20 PM EST, ESPN. -- Paul Gutierrez. Baker Mayfield, who took over for Taylor as a rookie during the 2018 season, praised Taylor for his leadership and mentorship this week. Matchup quality: 69 out of 100 The Cowboys received a decent-sized FPI upgrade after handily beating the Giants, whom the model previously had pegged as having the best defense in the NFL. Read more. ET | FOX Stat to know: Samuel had a career-high 189 receiving yards in Week 1. Read more. He had three such picks in all of 2019. FPI projection: Eagles win by 3.5 points, Nick Foles reminded us last week why he wasn't a starting quarterback until Carson Wentz was injured. Read more. Fifth-year pro Will Clapp, who has appeared in four games with two starts, will take over for Linsley, and Foster Sarell, who entered the NFL in 2021 as an undrafted free agent, will start his second game of the season at right tackle.. Matchup rating: 47.1 | Spread: TB -8.5 (47.5), What to watch for: The Bucs fell short in their quest to go toe-to-toe with the Saints last week, but since his first career start in 2001, Tom Brady has a career 48-13 record coming off a loss (.787 win percentage), second only to that of Russell Wilson. Denver won't load up on the blitzes against Jaguars rookie quarterback Trevor Lawrence, and while the Broncos certainly see Lawrence's obvious talents, he will face of a variety of four-man pressures backed by a variety of coverage looks from Vic Fangio's defense. Depth charts for every team A Titans win would make them 53 percent favorites to win the division (with a 60 percent chance at making the playoffs), while a loss would drop them to a 23 percent chance at the division and 32 percent chance at the playoffs overall. Straight up picks -- but you gotta hit all five. Texas wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins had 287.8 points in 16 games last season. Win and it becomes 82%. That's the most double-digit favorites in a week this early in the season since Week 1 of 2009. What to know for fantasy: Jacksonville running back James Robinson scored at least 10 fantasy points in every game last season as an unknown resource. More NFL coverage , Bold prediction: The Broncos' defense will have six combined sacks and turnovers. Betting nugget: The Ravens have covered in five straight regular-season games, and 10 of their past 11. KC-LAC | NE-SEA | NO-LV, 1 p.m. FPI prediction: BAL, 68.5% (by an average of 6.9 points), Matchup must-reads: Three ways Jackson is better than his MVP season Texans must quickly figure out what went wrong All virus tests negative from Texans' opener Texans squander chance to show they can thrive without Hopkins, 4:25 p.m. Lose and it is suddenly 52%. Week 14 inactives: Who's in and who's out? SF-PHI | LV-PIT | HOU-CLE The Jaguars are making Henry their top priority -- they might get hurt by the pass game, but they're not going to let Henry beat them again. FPI prediction: PIT, 64.5% (by an average of 5.4 points), Matchup must-reads: Raiders' Crosby not resting on Monday night laurels heading to Pittsburgh Steelers' Watt caps 'heck of a week' by helping lead upset win over Bills Second-half utilization of wide receivers allows Carr, Raiders to find rhythm Carr rallies Raiders past Ravens in wild OT win: 'Hope this is a sign of things to come', 1 p.m. The duo got off to a solid start against Houston, but this week will be significantly harder. 2 pick. As a reminder, Prime-time Parlay is all about the best games -- Thursday, Sunday and Monday's prime-time games, and the top 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Sunday matchups. What will Fields do for an encore? FPI projection: Ravens win by 2.1 points, Though the Ravens played the NFL's version of a junior varsity squad -- sorry, Nathan Peterman, it's true -- in Week 1, Baltimore was so dominant that FPI bumped Baltimore all the way up to fourth in its rankings. How will Patriots' Mac Jones handle Cardinals' blitz on MNF? Already 'cooking': Seahawks' Wilson-Waldron partnership gets off to fast start, 8:20 p.m. ET | CBS On the other side, the Cowboys need a big day from their offense to avoid an 0-2 start. ), Jump to a matchup: The entire city of Chicago is on edge over the Bears. Watt done 'tiptoeing' around his training, Jones: Contract will come as sacks pile up, A healthy Murray makes Cardinals a contender, Ryan: Super Bowl loss has 'no bearing' on game vs. Brady, Buccaneers, Bucs RB Jones to start despite Week 1 benching, Patterson -- now clearly a running back -- finds a role in Atlanta's offense. -- Rob Demovsky, Bold prediction: The Lions will pull off their first upset of the Dan Campbell and Jared Goff era. Read more. CAR-TB | BUF-MIA | JAX-TEN Whether he suits up will be something to keep an eye on. Betting nugget: Teddy Bridgewater is 22-3 ATS on the road as a starter, but one of his rare losses against the spread came in Week 2 of last season at Tampa Bay, when he played for the Panthers. What to know for fantasy: Newton was the sixth-highest-scoring quarterback in Week 1, and his 25.7 points were more than Tom Brady had in any single game from last season. Barshop's pick: Browns 27, Texans 17 Trubisky leads Bears to comeback, 4:05 p.m. -- Jamison Hensley, Bold prediction: Mahomes will complete six throws of at least 20 yards. Tampa has won five of those games, and AB has found the end zone in all five. Yes, the odds of this happening are slim, but I'll pick Detroit to win at Lambeau Field against a vulnerable Green Bay team. Barshop's pick: Browns 27, Texans 17 Interestingly, the model slightly downgraded the Packers even after they beat a tough opponent in the Seahawks. Now, their pass-rushers will have the added advantage of the crowd noise at Lumen Field, which could be as loud as ever with fans in attendance for the first time in a regular-season game since December 2019. FPI projection: Bears win by 2.9 points, No team blitzed less than the Bears (7 percent of dropbacks) in Week 1. In six career games, Allen is 5-1 against Miami with 1,552 passing yards, 17 touchdowns and just four interceptions. Reiss' pick: Patriots 30, Jets 17 Stat to know: Jameis Winston looks to lead the Saints to their first 2-0 start since 2013. -- Sarah Barshop. Graziano and Fowler predict Week 2 surprises, fantasy sleepers, more: Are the Bengals legit? FPI prediction: NE, 64.8% (by an average of 5.5 points), Matchup must-reads: Will Belichick reduce Harris' workload after fumble? Rothstein's pick: Buccaneers 35, Falcons 24 -- Courtney Cronin. Read more. Teicher's pick: Chiefs 30, Ravens 20 Betting nugget: The Broncos have failed to cover their past four games off less than a full week of rest. See Week 2 rankings. Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet: All you need to know to win in Week 14, From 'Mr. FPI prediction: CHI, 54.2% (by an average of 1.6 points), Matchup must-reads: How Burrow's expectations for himself, Bengals are creating success Bears offer small glimpse of Fields' potential Higgins to swap number: 'I'm not Ochocinco 2.0', 4:05 p.m. But the Cowboys are just 1-3 in those four games and know that is not a long-term formula for success. -- Seth Walder, Money line: Eagles -180 Will Belichick reduce Harris' workload after fumble? The Saints' defense has taken the next-man-up mentality to the next level early this season, dominating despite several key players missing from last season. Then he was flagged for 30-yard pass interference, which ended up leading to a field goal for the Jaguars. Read more. Matchup rating: 32.5 | Spread: CHI -5.5 (42), What to watch for: The focus is squarely on Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky. Quarterback Joe Burrow is looking for the first road win of his career; he is 0-5-1 with a Total QBR of 45 in six career road starts. This is a new feel for the Patriots-Jets series, which was dominated by a veteran quarterback (Tom Brady) for two decades. Not so fast Adams fires back at Jets' Gregg Williams; not 'bored' in Seahawks debut, Monday, 8:15 p.m. But we have another loaded slate of games . ET | CBS 4y ESPN.com. Depending how the Lions match up, that debut could come against Adams. Henderson's pick: Seahawks 30, Titans 24. They were one of three teams that did not get a sack in their opener and the only team that didn't contact the quarterback while running or throwing. Depth charts for every team Read more. Betting nugget: Chicago is 1-6 ATS in its past seven games as a favorite. Read more. FPI prediction: NO, 60% (by an average of 3.7 points), Matchup must-reads: Saints' defense delivering on vow to be team's identity without Brees How McCaffery 'opens up all of the possibilities' of the Panthers' offense Lattimore among key Saints dealing with injuries Reddick: Panthers' D 'put league on notice' with six sacks, 1 p.m. See Week 2 rankings. Matchup rating: 64.3 | Spread: LAR -3.5 (48), What to watch for: Aaron Donald vs. Quenton Nelson. MIN-ARI | ATL-TB | DAL-LAC The Jags have allowed at least 20 points in each game of the skid. Barshop's pick: Ravens 34, Texans 23 Davenport's pick: Seahawks 28, Titans 24 See Week 2 rankings. Week 2 NFL predictions: Seahawks 17, Patrots 10. Jets' protection issues could be pain in neck for QB Wilson, 1 p.m. Lessons from ugly losses by the Packers, Bills and Titans: How their offenses failed in Week 1, what's next. Hensley's pick: Ravens 30, Texans 27 NE-NYJ | DEN-JAX | CIN-CHI Los Angeles coach Brandon Staley has said the team needs to work Ekeler into the passing game. 'Don't panic' Tagovailoa already clicking with receiver Waddle, 1 p.m. PickCenter | ESPN Chalk Cutting down on those mistakes against Atlanta will be key. -- Brady Henderson, Bold prediction: The Titans will score a touchdown on their first drive. At 5-foot-8 and 185 pounds, he can play "hide and seek," according to running backs coach Ivan Fears, who has compared Taylor to Dion Lewis and Darren Sproles in terms of his physical stature. The Seahawks are playing in their 2021 home opener at Lumen Field, where they allowed opposing offenses to score a touchdown on the opening drive only twice last season. The Chiefs and Chargers will battle for the AFC West all year. Stat to know: Washington quarterback Dwayne Haskins had an off-target percentage of 30% in Week 1, which ranked No. After Bills' sloppy mistakes led to season-opening loss, what's the message? FPI win projection: Falcons, 58 percent. Betting nugget: The total has gone under in nine of Arizona's past 11 September games. -- Shelley Smith, Bold prediction: Dak Prescott will not throw for 400 yards. Read more. He has 16 such plays in three career starts against the Ravens, who come into this game with a depleted secondary. FPI prediction: LAR, 55.5% (by an average of 2.1 points), Matchup must-reads: Ramsey leads entertaining cast of characters in Rams' secondary Wentz won't have a chance if Colts' O-line doesn't protect him better Stafford throws for 3 TDs as his big-play ability is on display in winning Rams debut, 1 p.m. A sack in this one would put them in a tie for the fifth-longest streak. 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