Week 2 within the NFL is at all times a story of two sides.
Half the league has illusions that an undefeated season might be within the playing cards, whereas the opposite half is staring the dreaded 0-2 begin proper within the face.
Now, an 0-2 begin is on no account a demise sentence. With loads of groups not enjoying any of their starters within the pre-season today, it usually takes a while to rise up to hurry and there’s nonetheless loads of soccer to be performed.
Nonetheless, it definitely does ramp up the stress to get issues sorted and drastically slims the margin for error for the rest of the season. Stating the apparent, it’s finest simply to keep away from it altogether if potential.
So, to get you set for the Week 2 slate, we check out a number of groups that might actually use a win, one recreation to look at and some picks we’re eyeing.
Bengals seeking to keep away from one other gradual begin
The Cincinnati Bengals aren’t any stranger to beginning the season in a gap. In six seasons beneath head coach Zac Taylor, the Bengals are 1-5 in Week 1 video games.
However this yr’s was particularly regarding. Not solely did their loss to the New England Patriots destroy survivor pool picks in every single place and convey QB Joe Burrow’s profession document within the month of September to 6-8-1, it additionally was stuffed with troubling indicators.
Cincinnati managed simply 224 yards of whole offence towards a New England crew that many predicted to be close to the underside of the standings come season’s finish.
Granted, they didn’t have large receiver Tee Higgins, star wideout Ja’Marr Chase had barely practised all low season as a result of he’s on the lookout for a brand new deal and Burrow was enjoying in his first recreation since Week 11 of final season.
Nonetheless, if the Bengals wish to be thought of critical contenders, they need to’ve been capable of do extra in Week 1 towards a rebuilding New England squad with a model new head coach.
Sadly for Burrow and Co., Week 2 brings the final word take a look at as a date with the back-to-back Tremendous Bowl champion Kansas Metropolis Chiefs awaits.
In addition they determined to not do themselves any favours as Bengals defensive again Cam Taylor-Britt stated this week that he wasn’t very impressed with Chiefs rookie large receiver Xavier Worthy.
“Pace. That’s about it. He can run straight,” Taylor-Britt advised reporters when requested about Worthy, who scored two touchdowns for the Chiefs in Week 1. “Run jet sweeps and simply run straight. Can’t do an excessive amount of else.”
Daring transfer.
We are going to see if Patrick Mahomes and Worthy make Taylor-Britt eat his phrases, or if the Bengals can show Week 1 was simply an aberration.
A Big downside
As we talked about on this season’s NFC Preview, this might be Daniel Jones’ swan music with the New York Giants. And if his Week 1 efficiency was any indication, it might be coming to an finish a lot earlier than anticipated.
Jones and the Giants have been dismantled by a younger Minnesota Vikings crew that was beginning journeyman QB Sam Darnold.
They managed to attain simply six factors, Jones threw no TDs and two interceptions and has now thrown extra pick-sixes (three) than touchdowns because the Giants began paying him $40 million a season in 2023.
Week 2 does carry an opportunity for Jones to quiet a number of the doubters because the Giants tackle the rebuilding Washington Commanders.
But when the Giants come out of Washington winless, they might be the primary crew already looking forward to subsequent yr’s NFL Draft.
Aaron Rodgers survived Week 1, now it’s time to win
Purpose primary for New York Jets QB Aaron Rodgers was to make it by Week 1 unscathed. He did simply that, albeit in a loss to the powerhouse San Fransisco 49ers.
However Rodgers is 40 years outdated, and regardless of what he might say, his time within the league is nearing its finish. He was introduced in to assist the Jets compete for a Tremendous Bowl and they should begin profitable video games to make that occur.
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The Tennesse Titans carry the right alternative to search out the win column and get New York’s season rolling.
Rodgers confirmed flashes of his outdated self in Week 1, however his stat line was a really underwhelming 13-of-21 for 167 yards with one landing and one interception. And shedding to the 49ers is nothing to hold your head about, as most endure the identical destiny.
But when the Jets lose to a Titans crew with tons of offensive query marks of their very own, discuss whether or not Rodgers is definitely the person to guide the Jets again to the promised land goes to get louder than the Jets need this early within the season.
Different groups who might use a win badly: Cleveland Browns and Atlanta Falcons
Sport of the Week: Buccaneers @ Lions, 1 p.m. ET
The Chiefs-Bengals recreation will certainly dominate loads of TV screens on Sunday, however let’s not ignore a rematch of the Divisional Spherical from final season within the early window.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers head into Detroit on the lookout for some revenge towards a Lions crew that beat them 31-23 en path to the NFC Championship.
Each groups come into Week 2 1-0 after spectacular showings of their opening video games — the Buccaneers with a dominant 37-20 win over the Commanders and the Lions an OT win over outdated good friend Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams.
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The Buccaneers are severely banged up on defence, which might trigger points towards a balanced Lions assault that didn’t even get their finest offensive weapon going Week 1 in large receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (three receptions for 13 yards in Week 1).
Can Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay offence rating sufficient factors to maintain tempo with the Lions and assist out their battered defence, or will Detroit proceed to indicate they’re a crew to be reckoned with within the NFC?
Forrest’s Favourites (all odds courtesy of BetMGM):
Buccaneers vs. Lions — Decide: Buccaneers +7.5 (-110): As talked about above, the Buccaneers come into this recreation with a chip on the shoulder. We like them to a minimum of maintain the sport inside a landing.
Rams vs. Cardinals — Decide: Rams moneyline (+100): In a recreation that’s principally a pick-em, we lean with the Rams and their head coach Sean McVay, who’s 13-2 all-time towards the Cardinals.
Chargers vs. Panthers — Decide: Below 39 (-110): In Week 1, The Panthers confirmed their offence led by Bryce Younger continues to be a significant work in progress and the Chargers gained by working the ball. Count on the clock to run and never loads of factors on the board.
Full Week 2 Schedule (all instances Jap):
Thursday, Sept. 12
Payments 31, Dolphins 10
Sunday, Sept. 15
Las Vegas Raiders at Baltimore Ravens, 1 p.m.
Los Angeles Chargers at Carolina Panthers, 1 p.m.
New Orleans Saints at Dallas Cowboys, 1 p.m.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Detroit Lions, 1 p.m.
Indianapolis Colts at Inexperienced Bay Packers, 1 p.m.
Cleveland Browns at Jacksonville Jaguars, 1 p.m.
San Francisco 49ers at Minnesota Vikings, 1 p.m.
Seattle Seahawks at New England Patriots, 1 p.m.
New York Jets at Tennessee Titans, 1 p.m.
New York Giants at Washington Commanders, 1 p.m.
Los Angeles Rams at Arizona Cardinals, 4:05 p.m.
Pittsburgh Steelers at Denver Broncos, 4:25 p.m.
Cincinnati Bengals at Kansas Metropolis Chiefs, 4:25 p.m.
Chicago Bears at Houston Texans, 8:20 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 16
Atlanta Falcons at Philadelphia Eagles, 8:15 p.m.