NFL Week 2 recreation information: Matchup keys, predictions and rating picks for each recreation

The Week 2 NFL schedule for the 2024 season is stacked with nice matchups, and we have you lined with what you could know heading into the weekend.

Our NFL Nation reporters convey us the largest keys to each recreation, and analytics author Seth Walder makes a daring prediction for every matchup. The ESPN Stats & Data group offers a giant stat to know and a betting nugget for every contest, whereas our Football Power Index (FPI) goes contained in the numbers with a recreation projection. Fantasy analyst Eric Moody finds fantasy football X elements, and three analysts — Kalyn Kahler, Moody and Walder — give us ultimate rating picks for each recreation. Every thing you need to know is right here in a single spot that will help you prepare for a loaded weekend of NFL football.

Let’s get into the total Week 2 slate, together with the Buccaneers’ quest for revenge in opposition to the Lions and a basic QB showdown between Joe Burrow and Patrick Mahomes. All of it culminates with a “Monday Evening Soccer” matchup between the Falcons and the Eagles on ESPN. (Sport occasions are Sunday until in any other case famous.)

Soar to a matchup:
NO-DAL | TB-DET | IND-GB
NYJ-TEN | SF-MIN | SEA-NE
NYG-WSH | LAC-CAR | CLE-JAX
LV-BAL | LAR-ARI | PIT-DEN
CIN-KC | CHI-HOU | ATL-PHI

Thursday: BUF 31, MIA 10

1 p.m. ET | Fox | ESPN BET: DAL -6 (46.5 O/U)

Saints storyline to look at: Beginning Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore exited the Week 1 win in opposition to the Panthers early with a hamstring harm. Rookie nook Kool-Aid McKinstry, a second-round decide, took his place and would possible be on faucet to begin if Lattimore cannot go. The Saints additionally might be bracing for extra offensive line shuffling after beginning left guard Lucas Patrick injured his toe in opposition to the Panthers, which is not supreme timing going up in opposition to a Cowboys protection that had six sacks in Week 1. — Katherine Terrell

Cowboys storyline to look at: The final time the Cowboys performed at AT&T Stadium, they suffered one in all their worst playoff defeats in group historical past, 48-32, to the Green Bay Packers on Jan. 14. However they carry into Sunday’s recreation a 16-game profitable streak at house within the common season. It is the second-longest house profitable streak in group historical past (1979-81). Final season, they outscored opponents by 172 factors at house, the most important single-season differential in group historical past. If the Cowboys get to 17 straight house wins, they might be 2-0 in back-to-back seasons for the primary time since 2007-08. — Todd Archer

Stat to know: The Saints and Cowboys have pressured a number of turnovers in three straight video games relationship again to final season, which is tied for the second-longest energetic streak within the NFL behind the Giants (4 video games).

Daring prediction: Saints quarterback Derek Carr will throw for 300-plus yards. No, the bombastic performance in Week 1 was not simply in regards to the woebegone Panthers protection. Offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak dialed up the movement, play-action and rollouts for Carr — instruments he badly lacked earlier than — and it labored. The Saints’ offense is best than you suppose. — Walder

Accidents: Saints | Cowboys

Fantasy X issue: Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott. Whereas the Saints’ protection managed to carry QB Bryce Young to simply 9.6 fantasy factors in Week 1, it is unlikely to have the identical success in opposition to Prescott on the street. Prescott did not must do a lot in Week 1 in opposition to the Browns for the reason that Cowboys had an enormous lead within the second half, ending with 11.4 fantasy factors. Nonetheless, he averaged 25.2 fantasy factors per recreation at house final season. See Week 2 rankings. — Moody

Betting nugget: The Saints are 27-13 in opposition to the unfold as street underdogs since 2014 (5-4 ATS beneath coach Dennis Allen). Read more.

Kahler’s decide: Cowboys 28, Saints 20
Moody’s decide: Cowboys 23, Saints 14
Walder’s decide: Saints 27, Cowboys 24
FPI prediction: DAL, 62% (by a mean of 4 factors)

Matchup must-reads: Saints emphasizing offensive continuity after routing Panthers … With QB Prescott’s extension, Cowboys legacy is on the line … Viewing contract saga as ‘business’ helped Prescott stay positive

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1 p.m. ET | Fox | ESPN BET: DET -7.5 (51.5 O/U)

Buccaneers storyline to look at: Having misplaced to the Lions twice final 12 months — together with a 31-23 defeat within the divisional spherical of the playoffs — the Buccaneers had this recreation circled for the reason that schedule got here out. However they will need to lean closely on their offense with a protection abruptly decimated by harm. They had been with out 2023 first-round draft decide Calijah Kancey (calf) and defensive lineman Logan Hall (foot) final week, they usually noticed not solely three cornerbacks go down with harm however All-Professional security Antoine Winfield Jr. as properly. There’s an opportunity beginning cornerback Zyon McCollum can play if he clears the concussion protocol. If not, search for rookie undrafted free agent Tyrek Funderburk, who was inactive final week. — Jenna Laine

Lions storyline to look at: It was a quiet evening for Lions All-Professional receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown within the Week 1 additional time win over the Rams, however QB Jared Goff says he “is aware of he’ll get his” shifting ahead, so St. Brown has stored a terrific spirit as he tries to get again on observe. St. Brown was focused six occasions in Week 1, ending with simply three receptions for 13 yards, however he has had a historical past of success in opposition to Tampa Bay with 12 receptions and a landing in a 2023 Week 6 win over the Buccaneers and a landing within the NFC divisional round matchup. The Lions’ offense is loaded, however coach Dan Campbell want to get St. Brown focused extra this week. “We’ll discover a manner,” Campbell mentioned. — Eric Woodyard

Stat to know: The Lions are solely the fourth group in league historical past to begin with two playoff rematches from the earlier season (they defeated the Rams in Week 1). The primary three groups all reached the Tremendous Bowl that 12 months.

Daring prediction: Buccaneers vast receiver Jalen McMillan has a 60-plus-yard recreation. He had a 32-yard landing catch in his debut in opposition to the Commanders. Final week, Lions CB Carlton Davis surrendered 113 yards as the closest defender, per NFL Subsequent Gen Stats, so McMillan ought to be capable of take benefit. — Walder

Accidents: Buccaneers | Lions

Fantasy X issue: Lions vast receiver Jameson Williams. He had a career-high 24.4 fantasy factors in opposition to the Rams in Week 1. The Buccaneers entered Week 1 lacking two key defensive linemen, and issues bought worse after they misplaced three of their 4 energetic cornerbacks to accidents. With all three presumably out in opposition to the Lions, Tampa Bay’s secondary is in tough form, placing Williams in a terrific place as Goff and the Lions’ offensive line are well-equipped to use these weaknesses. See Week 2 rankings. — Moody

Betting nugget: The Buccaneers are 8-1 ATS on the street over the previous two seasons. Read more.

Kahler’s decide: Lions 21, Buccaneers 14
Moody’s decide: Lions 30, Buccaneers 23
Walder’s decide: Lions 30, Buccaneers 16
FPI prediction: DET, 65.1% (by a mean of 6.1 factors)

Matchup must-reads: Red-hot Mayfield, Bucs looking to keep things rolling against Lions

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1 p.m. ET | Fox | ESPN BET: IND -2.5 (40.5 O/U)

Colts storyline to look at: Quarterback Anthony Richardson helps the Colts redefine their offensive id with the deep ball. In Week 1, he averaged 16.5 air yards per try, essentially the most by any quarterback since Lamar Jackson in Week 3 of the 2021 season (19.3), in keeping with NFL Subsequent Gen Stats. Richardson accomplished two passes that traveled 60-plus air yards, the primary quarterback within the Subsequent Gen period (since 2016) to document two such completions in a single recreation. Third-year receiver Alec Pierce was the primary beneficiary, catching three passes for a career-high 125 yards. — Stephen Holder

Packers storyline to look at: With 104 yards from scrimmage within the opener, Josh Jacobs can grow to be the primary Packers working again with 100-plus scrimmage yards within the first two video games of a season since Ahman Inexperienced (2004). And Inexperienced Bay might be going to wish it contemplating that QB Malik Willis, who’s expected to make his fourth profession begin, didn’t throw for 100 yards in any of his three earlier begins with the Titans. — Rob Demovsky

Stat to know: This would be the first time since 1992 {that a} QB aside from Brett Favre, Aaron Rodgers or Jordan Love will begin for Inexperienced Bay within the first six weeks of the season.

Daring prediction: The Packers will flip to quarterback Sean Clifford in some unspecified time in the future through the recreation. Willis’ stats are ugly with a profession QBR of 11. Granted, that is in a restricted pattern, however the truth that the pattern is restricted is one other pink flag: Willis has been handed over for taking part in alternatives earlier than. — Walder

Accidents: Colts | Packers

Fantasy X issue: Colts working again Jonathan Taylor. He is going through off in opposition to a Packers protection that allowed 33.2 fantasy factors to the Eagles’ Saquon Barkley, essentially the most by any RB in Week 1. May Taylor replicate that sort of efficiency in Week 2? I consider he can. With loads of alternatives to attain in opposition to the Packers, Taylor is in a terrific place. In video games by which he has had 20-plus touches, Taylor has averaged 27.6 fantasy factors. See Week 2 rankings. — Moody

Betting nugget: The Colts are 3-0 ATS as street favorites beneath coach Shane Steichen and 5-1 ATS general as favorites. Read more.

Kahler’s decide: Colts 21, Packers 9
Moody’s decide: Colts 23, Packers 20
Walder’s decide: Colts 23, Packers 10
FPI prediction: IND, 54.4% (by a mean of 1.7 factors)

Matchup must-reads: Colts place CB Brents on IR after injury … Prepare a backup QB to win? LaFleur has been here before … Source: Buccaneers S Winfield out at least 2 weeks

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1 p.m. ET | CBS | ESPN BET: NYJ -3.5 (41.5 O/U)

Jets storyline to look at: After surrendering 180 speeding yards to the 49ers, most of which got here exterior the tackles, the protection is concentrated on setting higher edges and enhancing its eye self-discipline. If the Jets can gradual the Titans’ working recreation, they’re assured about their possibilities of rattling QB Will Levis. Edge rusher Jermaine Johnson mentioned Levis “can panic just a little early” if adversity strikes — Levis is tied for the league lead with two interceptions after Week 1. — Wealthy Cimini

Titans storyline to look at: The Titans failed to attain within the second half in opposition to the Bears of their season opener. This comes after Tennessee’s common of seven.2 second-half factors per recreation was the second worst final season. “We’ll modify quicker and do a greater job,” Titans coach Brian Callahan mentioned. Search for the Titans to return out quick to begin the second half in hopes of giving a spark that helps them finish their struggles after halftime. — Turron Davenport

Stat to know: Levis has the bottom completion proportion (59%) for a quarterback with a minimal of two begins within the NFL for the reason that begin of final season.

Daring prediction: Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner will not enable a single reception, once more. Even within the Jets’ loss to the 49ers, Gardner allowed zero receptions (and bought a sack!). I feel that is the beginning of an epic marketing campaign for the nook, and I say he makes it two weeks in a row with no reception conceded. — Walder

Accidents: Jets | Titans

Fantasy X issue: Titans working again Tony Pollard. He faces a Jets protection recognized for being robust, however after watching 49ers RB Jordan Mason put up 22.2 fantasy factors in opposition to them on Monday evening, possibly they don’t seem to be as scary as we thought. In Week 1, Pollard logged 19 touches and racked up 18.4 fantasy factors. Heading into Week 2, he appears like a strong RB2 choice. See Week 2 rankings. — Moody

Betting nugget: The Jets are 0-9 ATS of their previous 9 video games on quick relaxation (0-6 ATS beneath coach Robert Saleh). Read more.

Kahler’s decide: Jets 20, Titans 14
Moody’s decide: Jets 34, Titans 10
Walder’s decide: Jets 23, Titans 16
FPI prediction: NYJ, 58.5% (by a mean of two.9 factors)

Matchup must-reads: QB Rodgers dusts off new version of ‘relax’ after Jets’ loss … Titans’ Callahan says they have to limit errors to win … Jets’ Saleh: 0-1 with Rodgers feels better than 1-0 in ’23

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1 p.m. ET | CBS | ESPN BET: SF -5.5 (45.5 O/U)

49ers storyline to look at: Beneath defensive coordinator Brian Flores, no group has blitzed greater than the Vikings for the reason that begin of final season. However 49ers QB Brock Purdy is great in opposition to the blitz, rating third within the NFL in QBR (84) and main the league in passing yards per try when blitzed (10.2) for the reason that begin of 2023. How a lot the Vikings warmth up Purdy, and the way he handles it, will go a good distance in figuring out whether or not the Niners can lastly break their seven-game dropping streak at Minnesota. — Nick Wagoner

Vikings storyline to look at: Vikings QB Sam Darnold‘s largest takeaway from spending 2023 as a 49ers backup was studying the worth of “taking part in on time,” he mentioned, and avoiding the a number of hitches and unsettled ft that may result in sacks and compelled throws. That looks like a related lesson for Sunday’s matchup in opposition to an energetic 49ers entrance. “While you’re at quarterback loads of occasions you possibly can really feel all the pieces collapsing in you, not simply within the recreation, however theoretically as an entire,” he mentioned. “If issues aren’t going your manner, you possibly can really feel the burden of the world just a little bit. On the finish of the day, it is your job to place the ball in your playmakers’ fingers and allow them to go run and make a play. It is so simple as that generally.” — Kevin Seifert

Stat to know: Darnold had two passing touchdowns within the Vikings’ Week 1 win over the Giants. The final time Darnold threw two landing passes in consecutive video games was in Weeks 14-15 of the 2019 season for the Jets.

Daring prediction: 49ers vast receiver Brandon Aiyuk will document 100-plus receiving yards. One unhealthy week, we are able to chalk as much as rust — he had simply two catches for 28 yards within the 49ers’ opener. However I do not see the weak numbers lasting lengthy as a result of Aiyuk is simply too good: He was the No. 1 WR in ESPN’s receiver monitoring metric’s overall score final season for a cause. — Walder

Accidents: 49ers | Vikings

Fantasy X issue: 49ers vast receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. He faces a Vikings protection that has allowed the seventh-most fantasy factors to vast receivers for the reason that begin of the 2023 season. Samuel had a standout Week 1, racking up 13 touches and 18.7 fantasy factors in opposition to the Jets. With RB Christian McCaffrey possible sidelined for Week 2, Samuel would possibly see extra speeding makes an attempt. Purdy is in a superb place to rack up fantasy factors this week, and Samuel is ready to be his essential beneficiary. See Week 2 rankings. — Moody

Betting nugget: That is the Vikings’ second-largest house underdog function beneath coach Kevin O’Connell. Final season, they upset the 49ers outright as 6.5-point house underdogs in Week 7. Read more.

Kahler’s decide: 49ers 31, Vikings 21
Moody’s decide: 49ers 28, Vikings 20
Walder’s decide: 49ers 31, Vikings 24
FPI prediction: SF, 63.1% (by a mean of 5 factors)

Matchup must-reads: 49ers RB McCaffrey’s status uncertain vs. Vikings … RB Jones’ goal: ‘Stay healthy all year long’

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1 p.m. ET | Fox | ESPN BET: SEA -3.5 (38.5 O/U)

Seahawks storyline to look at: Beneath former coach Pete Carroll, the Seahawks received 24 of their final 35 video games that kicked off at 10 a.m. PT. For coach Mike Macdonald’s group to proceed that success in Foxborough, Massachusetts, it’s going to want one other robust efficiency from its run protection in opposition to RB Rhamondre Stevenson, who rushed for 120 yards and a landing on 25 carries within the Patriots’ opener. Seattle held Broncos working backs to three.2 yards per carry in Week 1. — Brady Henderson

Patriots storyline to look at: The Patriots’ offense was 1-of-4 within the pink zone of their Week 1 win, and gamers have recognized that as a prime space of enchancment. However it will not come simple. The Seahawks’ protection was stingy in a 26-20 season-opening victory over the Broncos, holding Denver to 1 landing in 4 journeys contained in the pink zone — which included an interception on the 1-yard line. — Mike Reiss

Stat to know: The Patriots have misplaced three straight regular-season video games to the Seahawks (New England’s final win got here on Dec. 7, 2008); they’ve overwhelmed each different group not less than as soon as since 2009.

Daring prediction: Whoever performs left sort out for the Patriots will surrender three sacks. In Week 1, Chukwuma Okorafor was benched in favor of Vederian Lowe. However that did not assist a lot as Lowe had the third-worst move block win price (68.4%) amongst tackles in Week 1. That spot might be hassle for New England, particularly when going through Seahawks LB Boye Mafe. — Walder

Accidents: Seahawks | Patriots

Fantasy X issue: Seahawks working again Zach Charbonnet. He is in a tough spot for Week 2 in opposition to a Patriots protection that stifled the Bengals’ offense in Week 1. Nonetheless, Charbonnet’s essential benefit this week is quantity. With Kenneth Walker III coping with an stomach harm, Charbonnet may see a big enhance in touches. If Walker is energetic, Charbonnet will possible get extra alternatives, but when Walker is dominated out, Charbonnet will step in because the starter. Charbonnet had 10 touches and scored 12.1 fantasy factors in opposition to the Broncos final week. See Week 2 rankings. — Moody

Betting nugget: Seven of the previous eight Seattle street video games have gone beneath the whole. Read more.

Kahler’s decide: Patriots 21, Seahawks 17
Moody’s decide: Seahawks 21, Patriots 10
Walder’s decide: Seahawks 26, Patriots 17
FPI prediction: SEA, 56.4% (by a mean of two.3 factors)

Matchup must-reads: How did Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald do in debut? … Patriots’ Jerod Mayo gets game ball after first win as coach

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1 p.m. ET | Fox | ESPN BET: WSH -1.5 (43.5 O/U)

Giants storyline to look at: The strain is constructing on Giants QB Daniel Jones, who insisted this week his confidence is not shattered. However the outcomes present he has thrown extra pick-sixes (three) than landing passes (two) since signing a $160 million contract in March 2023. Fortunately for him, he has finished properly in opposition to Washington in his profession, with 5 profession victories and a 10-3 touchdown-to-interception ratio. Jones does not have greater than two wins in opposition to some other group. — Jordan Raanan

Commanders storyline to look at: In Week 1, Commanders QB Jayden Daniels rushed 16 occasions for 88 yards in a 37-20 loss to Tampa Bay — with seven carries approaching designed runs. Whereas his coaches love his competitiveness, in addition they need him to achieve some extent the place he scrambles much less and connects together with his receivers. It’s going to be fascinating to see how he fares in opposition to the Giants, who not blitz a lot, after going through a group that blitzed him on 45.5% of his dropbacks. Final week, Daniels accomplished 12 of 15 passes for 139 yards when Tampa did not blitz. — John Keim

Stat to know: Washington has a seven-game house dropping streak, the longest energetic such streak within the league.

Daring prediction: Defensive finish Dorance Armstrong will register his first sack as a Commander. Armstrong improved his move rush get-off from a mean of 0.88 seconds in 2023 to 0.74 in Week 1 of 2024, per NFL Subsequent Gen Stats, despite the fact that he is in the identical defensive scheme. With a faster first step, Armstrong is a breakout candidate and may be capable of get after sack-happy Jones. — Walder

Accidents: Giants | Commanders

Fantasy X issue: Commanders working again Brian Robinson Jr. He’s up in opposition to a Giants protection that gave up 111 speeding yards on 26 carries to the Vikings in Week 1. Washington can be in a 22-game drought with no 100-yard rusher, however Robinson may break that streak in Week 2. He logged 12 carries and scored 17.9 fantasy factors in Week 1 in opposition to the Bucs whereas sharing the workload with Austin Ekeler. Robinson has totaled 100-plus yards in three of his 4 profession video games in opposition to the Giants. See Week 2 rankings. — Moody

Betting nugget: The Commanders are 0-7 ATS of their previous seven video games as favorites (0-4 ATS final season). Read more.

Kahler’s decide: Commanders 21, Giants 13
Moody’s decide: Commanders 21, Giants 20
Walder’s decide: Giants 17, Commanders 13
FPI prediction: WSH, 60.4% (by a mean of 4.3 factors)

Matchup must-reads: Giants in crisis — and it’s only Week 1 … Commanders’ QB Daniels shows promise, areas to improve

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1 p.m. ET | CBS | ESPN BET: LAC -6 (39.5 O/U)

Chargers storyline to look at: The Chargers want to begin 2-0 for the primary time since 2012. Nonetheless, L.A. has a 1-6 document in opposition to Carolina, with its solely win coming in 2004. The Chargers’ final recreation in opposition to the Panthers got here throughout QB Justin Herbert‘s rookie season, when he threw for 330 yards and one landing — Kris Rhim

Panthers storyline to look at: The Panthers gave up 180 speeding yards in an embarrassing loss at New Orleans. Additionally they misplaced their greatest run stopper in Professional Bowl defensive lineman Derrick Brown (knee) for the 12 months. Now they face a Chargers group that rushed for 176 yards, 135 by J.K. Dobbins, and a coach in Jim Harbaugh who’s as dedicated to the run as any within the recreation. It is a nightmare matchup for a Carolina group that has sufficient issues, with second-year QB Bryce Young coming off a ten.5 Complete QBR in Week 1 after an offseason that was designed to make him better. — David Newton

Stat to know: The Panthers gave up 47 factors of their opener. If Carolina permits 30 or extra factors in opposition to the Chargers, it will likely be essentially the most factors allowed by the primary two weeks in franchise historical past.

Daring prediction: At one level within the first three quarters, the Chargers will run 10 consecutive working performs. Coach Harbaugh needs to run the ball and the Panthers — who ranked final in EPA per designed rush allowed final week — will give them each alternative. — Walder

Accidents: Chargers | Panthers

Fantasy X issue: Dobbins. The working again is up in opposition to a Panthers protection that simply gave up 34.1 fantasy factors on 32 touches to Alvin Kamara and Jamaal Williams. Plus, Carolina can be with out Professional Bowler Brown. Dobbins’ 135 speeding yards in Week 1 had been essentially the most by a Chargers participant since Ekeler’s 173 in Week 5 of the 2022 season. Count on Dobbins to ship one other standout efficiency. See Week 2 rankings. — Moody

Betting nugget: Chargers QB Justin Herbert is 5-1 ATS as a street favourite of greater than a discipline purpose. Read more.

Kahler’s decide: Chargers 34, Panthers 16
Moody’s decide: Chargers 34, Panthers 13
Walder’s decide: Chargers 29, Panthers 14
FPI prediction: LAC, 66% (by a mean of 6.8 factors)

Matchup must-reads: Healthy Bosa reverts to dominant form in Chargers win … Little hope from Panthers, Young in Canales’ debut … Luke Combs expresses dismay after Panthers’ 47-10 loss to Saints

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1 p.m. ET | CBS | ESPN BET: JAX -3 (41.5 O/U)

Browns storyline to look at: The Browns’ offense was a no-show, and their often dependable protection struggled within the season-opening loss to the Cowboys. Cleveland’s protection can be examined once more — this time with four contributors on injured reserve, together with beginning security Juan Thornhill — in opposition to the Jaguars and must shake off their street issues from 2023. The Browns allowed a mean of 14 factors per recreation at house final season, however that determine ballooned to nearly 30 factors on the street. — Daniel Oyefusi

Jaguars storyline to look at: The Jaguars transformed on two of 10 third downs in opposition to Miami in Week 1, together with an 0-for-5 efficiency within the second half. As coach Doug Pederson put it: “Third down was our nemesis.” Subsequently, that has been an emphasis in apply this week, particularly in short-yardage conditions. The Browns allowed solely 4 third-down conversions final week in opposition to the Cowboys (28.6%). — Mike DiRocco

Stat to know: Jags QB Trevor Lawrence has misplaced six straight begins, the longest energetic streak within the NFL. He has had a 48 QBR by that span.

Daring prediction: Browns vast receiver Jerry Jeudy has not less than 75 receiving yards. I place confidence in Jeudy, and Jags CB Tyson Campbell is out with a hamstring injury. There’s a chance for the Browns to have success by the air after being stifled final week — Jeudy completed with simply three catches for 25 yards. — Walder

Accidents: Browns | Jaguars

Fantasy X issue: Browns vast receiver Amari Cooper. The Browns struggled in opposition to the Cowboys’ protection in Week 1, however Cooper nonetheless led the group in snaps, targets and routes run. Regardless of QB Deshaun Watson having the worst recreation of his profession, averaging simply 2.6 air yards per completion and posting a 9.4 QBR, he has a significantly better matchup in Week 2 in opposition to a susceptible Jaguars protection. Jacksonville gave up 239 mixed receiving yards to Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle final week. See Week 2 rankings. — Moody

Betting nugget: Ten straight Browns street video games have gone over the whole, together with the playoffs. Cleveland is 2-8 ATS on the street in that span. Read more.

Kahler’s decide: Jaguars 24, Browns 17
Moody’s decide: Jaguars 23, Browns 19
Walder’s decide: Browns 19, Jaguars 16
FPI prediction: JAX, 58.1% (by a mean of two.8 factors)

Matchup must-reads: Disappointing debut for Browns’ offense highlights concerns … Why the Jaguars can’t afford to repeat 2023 mistakes

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1 p.m. ET | CBS | ESPN BET: BAL -9 (41.5 O/U)

Raiders storyline to look at: Raiders WR Davante Adams took to learning tape three years in the past of Ravens QB Lamar Jackson and his means to interrupt tackles as a runner. Adams will not need to look far Sunday as Jackson is, as Adams mentioned, “the perfect ball provider ever, it doesn’t matter what place you need to discuss.” The Raiders may also need to comprise the sting with DE Maxx Crosby needing assist reverse him. Edge Malcolm Koonce is on IR with a knee injury, and Tyree Wilson injured his right knee Sunday and missed apply Wednesday. — Paul Gutierrez

Ravens storyline to look at: Ravens coach John Harbaugh mentioned RB Derrick Henry wasn’t introduced in for 30-plus carries per recreation, however Baltimore needs to get him extra concerned than his Week 1 efficiency (13 carries). Henry ought to have a chance to get on observe in opposition to a Raiders protection that allowed 176 speeding yards to the Chargers final week and ranked twenty first in opposition to the run final season. Henry, who was restricted to 46 yards speeding in his Ravens debut, has been held beneath 50 yards speeding in consecutive video games solely thrice since 2019. — Jamison Hensley

Stat to know: Jackson’s 122 speeding yards in Week 1 had been essentially the most by a QB throughout a season opener in NFL historical past.

Daring prediction: Ravens tight finish Mark Andrews will bounce again with a five-reception, 60-plus-yard recreation. Within the opener in opposition to the Chiefs, no participant lined up reverse Andrews greater than All-Professional nook Trent McDuffie — it will not be such a tough project for the tight finish on Sunday. — Walder

Accidents: Raiders | Ravens

Fantasy X issue: Raiders tight finish Brock Bowers. The Raiders are almost 10-point underdogs to the Ravens in Week 2. Bowers may see a ton of targets in a unfavourable recreation movement state of affairs for Las Vegas. He led the Raiders in Week 1 with eight targets and 6 receptions, working nearly as many routes as Adams and Jakobi Meyers. His six catches had been tied for the second most by a decent finish in league historical past throughout his debut. See Week 2 rankings. — Moody

Betting nugget: The Ravens had been 3-0 outright and ATS final season after a loss. Read more.

Kahler’s decide: Ravens 28, Raiders 16
Moody’s decide: Ravens 34, Raiders 16
Walder’s decide: Ravens 24, Raiders 16
FPI prediction: BAL, 71.5% (by a mean of 9.2 factors)

Matchup must-reads: Raiders need to find quick solve for edge rushing problem … What Ravens gained from loss to Chiefs

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4:05 p.m. ET | Fox | ESPN BET: ARI -1 (47.5 O/U)

Rams storyline to look at: Rams QB Matthew Stafford has thrown for not less than 300 yards in three straight common season video games, relationship again to final 12 months, which is the longest energetic streak within the NFL. Stafford did not hit that mark in both recreation final season in opposition to Arizona, though he threw a mixed 5 interceptions in these victories. — Sarah Barshop

Cardinals storyline to look at: After catching one move on three targets for simply 4 yards, Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. is poised to have a much bigger influence on the Cardinals’ offense in Week 2, which additionally occurs to be Arizona’s house opener. The Rams gave up 200 passing yards and allowed a mean of seven.14 passing yards per try and the Lions in Week 1, all numbers which are favorable to QB Kyler Murray and Harrison connecting all through Week 2. — Josh Weinfuss

Stat to know: The Cardinals have an eight-game dropping streak in divisional video games, the longest energetic divisional dropping streak. They’re 1-11 in division video games since 2022, which can be the worst within the NFL.

Daring prediction: Stafford posts a QBR over 85. The Cardinals ranked twenty ninth in EPA per dropback allowed in Week 1, which is smart given their lack of defensive expertise. Stafford can simply enhance on a 62.9 QBR in Week 1 in opposition to this lackluster Arizona protection. — Walder

Accidents: Rams | Cardinals

Fantasy X issue: Cardinals working again James Conner. He faces a Rams protection that simply let Lions RBs Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery rack up a mixed 33.7 fantasy factors on 33 touches. Conner led the Cardinals’ backfield with 19 touches and 19.3 fantasy factors in Week 1. He was additionally the backfield chief in snaps and routes run. He has averaged 19.3 fantasy factors per recreation in regular-season video games with Murray. See Week 2 rankings. — Moody

Betting nugget: Rams coach Sean McVay is 13-2 outright and ATS in opposition to the Cardinals, together with the playoffs. He’s 7-0 outright and ATS in Arizona. Read more.

Kahler’s decide: Cardinals 24, Rams 21
Moody’s decide: Rams 30, Cardinals 23
Walder’s decide: Rams 37, Cardinals 17
FPI prediction: LAR, 54% (by a mean of 1.4 factors)

Matchup must-reads: Rams rookies Verse and Fiske were college friends, now pro teammates … We continued to march forward’: Cardinals’ offense shows capabilities despite loss vs. Bills

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4:25 p.m. ET | CBS | ESPN BET: PIT -2.5 (36.5 O/U)

Steelers storyline to look at: With QB Russell Wilson nonetheless working again from aggravating his calf injury, it seems Justin Fields can be in line to make his second begin as a Steeler. Wilson felt tightness in his calf throughout Thursday’s apply of Week 1, which means OC Arthur Smith did not have a lot time to regulate the sport plan for Fields. That is not the case this time round, and although Smith mentioned the sport plan does not change with both quarterback, the Steelers may have the chance to make tweaks that match Fields’ mobility. Fields had a turnover-free season opener and accomplished 17 of 23 makes an attempt for 156 yards, however he did not goal the center of the sphere and 56% of his makes an attempt had been for 10 or fewer air yards. — Brooke Pryor

Broncos storyline to look at: Broncos coach Sean Payton had rookie quarterback Bo Nix drop again to throw 49 occasions within the opener with less-than-desirable outcomes. Nix was sacked and intercepted twice and 13 of his 26 completions gained 4 yards or fewer. Payton mentioned after the sport that it wasn’t his intention to throw that always, and the matchup in opposition to Pittsburgh will present if the coach is severe about establishing the run recreation extra. The Broncos’ prime two backs — Javonte Williams and Jaleel McLaughlin — mixed for eight carries of 1 yard or fewer final week, and Denver’s RBs solely had 20 whole carries. One other week of balky move safety and inconsistent utilization and blocking within the run recreation will possible end in one other robust week for Nix. — Jeff Legwold

Stat to know: The Steelers have the perfect win proportion versus rookie quarterbacks since Mike Tomlin took over as head coach in 2007.

Daring prediction: Steelers vast receiver George Pickens will document beneath 25 receiving yards. Pat Surtain II lined up reverse DK Metcalf in all however one of many vast receiver’s routes in Week 1, so I would count on him to do the identical in opposition to Pickens this week, and Surtain shut down Metcalf for simply 29 yards. — Walder

Accidents: Steelers | Broncos

Fantasy X issue: Steelers working again Najee Harris. He is up in opposition to a Broncos protection that struggled in opposition to the run final season, and it appears like issues have not modified a lot in 2024. Denver gave up a whopping 31 mixed fantasy factors to Seahawks RBs Kenneth Walker III and Zach Charbonnet in Week 1. With Jaylen Warren nonetheless easing again from a hamstring injury, Harris noticed 20 speeding makes an attempt final week. Additionally, count on the Steelers to maintain leaning on their working recreation with Fields throwing solely 23 passes in Week 1. See Week 2 rankings. — Moody

Betting nugget: The Broncos are 6-1 ATS of their previous seven video games as a house underdog. Read more.

Kahler’s decide: Steelers 17, Broncos 14
Moody’s decide: Steelers 23, Broncos 13
Walder’s decide: Broncos 20, Steelers 19
FPI prediction: PIT, 57.8% (by a mean of three factors)

Matchup must-reads: Steelers monitoring Wilson, prepping for Fields to start … Broncos need to collectively help rookie QB Nix … Will Broncos continue to have Surtain shadow No. 1 WRs?

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4:25 p.m. ET | CBS | ESPN BET: KC -5.5 (48.5 O/U)

Bengals storyline to look at: Bengals QB Joe Burrow did not have one in all his higher video games final week, however he has torn up the Chiefs throughout his two regular-season appearances in opposition to them. He has accomplished nearly 79% of his passes and hasn’t thrown an interception in these video games; each had been victories for Cincinnati. Are the Chiefs, who allowed 452 yards of whole offense final week against the Ravens, in any place to do higher in opposition to him? — Ben Child

Chiefs storyline to look at: Cincinnati’s move safety will dictate this recreation. In Burrow’s lone defeat to Kansas Metropolis within the 2022 season’s AFC Championship Sport, he was sacked on 10.2% of his dropbacks (ESPN Stats & Information). That quantity dropped to 4.9% in Burrow’s three victories, as his touchdowns per try tripled resulting from feasting on zone protection. — Adam Teicher

Stat to know: All 4 matchups between Burrow and Patrick Mahomes have been determined by three factors or fewer. It is the third time since 1950 that this has occurred between two beginning QBs, however it’s by no means occurred in 5 straight contests.

Daring prediction: Bengals defensive finish Trey Hendrickson will document 9 or extra pressures, beating his league-leading eight from Week 1. Why? As a result of he is going through Kingsley Suamataia, who struggled mightily in Week 1 with a 69% move block win price that ranked 61st out of 64 qualifiers. Hendrickson nonetheless may not sack Mahomes — he is nearly unattainable to sack — however the strain is vital. — Walder

Accidents: Bengals | Chiefs

Fantasy X issue: Chiefs working again Isiah Pacheco. The Bengals had been torn aside by Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson, who scored 21.6 fantasy factors in Week 1. Pacheco, who led the Chiefs’ backfield in snaps, routes run and dealt with 75% of the speeding makes an attempt, is primed for a giant recreation. With one of many highest level totals on the slate for the Chiefs-Bengals matchup, Pacheco is well-positioned to construct on his 15.8 fantasy factors in opposition to the Ravens. See Week 2 rankings. — Moody

Betting nugget: The Bengals are 16-8 ATS of their previous 24 street video games. Read more.

Kahler’s decide: Chiefs 29, Bengals 27
Moody’s decide: Chiefs 27, Bengals 24
Walder’s decide: Chiefs 27, Bengals 17
FPI prediction: KC, 65.4% (by a mean of 6.2 factors)

Matchup must-reads: Bengals’ Taylor-Britt says WR Worthy is fast, but ‘that’s about it’ … Why Mahomes knew Xavier Worthy was right fit … Burrow: Wrist ‘absolutely not’ affecting throws … Mahomes flattered by QB Raiola’s imitation

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8:20 p.m. ET | NBC/Peacock | ESPN BET: HOU -6 (45.5 O/U)

Bears storyline to look at: The strength-versus-strength matchup of “Sunday Evening Soccer” pits Houston’s trio of vast receivers in opposition to the Bears’ secondary. Nico Collins led the Texans with six catches for 117 yards in opposition to the Colts, whereas Stefon Diggs‘ Houston debut noticed him settle in as QB C.J. Stroud‘s outlet on beneath throws (six targets all beneath 10 air yards, 33 yards and two TDs). Chicago cornerbacks Tyrique Stevenson and Jaylon Johnson got here away with a pair of interceptions, together with Stevenson’s 43-yard pick-six that gave the Bears the lead for good in opposition to Tennessee. — Courtney Cronin

Texans storyline to look at: Bears QB Caleb Williams is understood for having a giant arm that may create explosive performs down the sphere, however the rookie had a tough debut by which he threw for lower than 100 yards. Nonetheless, the Texans’ protection in Week 1 allowed Colts QB Anthony Richardson to finish three passes over 50 yards. Count on the Bears to attempt to exploit that. — DJ Bien-Aime

Stat to know: The Bears are 3-14 (.176) in street video games for the reason that begin of 2022 season, which is tied for the second-worst document within the NFL over that span. Solely the Panthers are worse (2-16).

Daring prediction: The Texans may have a 20-point lead at halftime. Williams would possibly ultimately be a star, however he is not there but, and his accuracy was a priority in Week 1 with a minus-16% completion proportion over expectation, per NFL Subsequent Gen Stats. Houston’s offense will overwhelm the Chicago protection, and Williams will not be capable of rating early on the Texans. — Walder

Accidents: Bears | Texans

Fantasy X issue: Bears vast receiver Keenan Allen. Regardless of Williams having 31% of his throws off track in opposition to the Titans, Allen nonetheless noticed eight targets and led the group in air yards. For the Bears, it is essential to get Williams snug early. One efficient technique might be to simplify the passing ideas for the rookie, with Allen taking part in a key function in executing slants, screens or QB rollouts. See Week 2 rankings. — Moody

Betting nugget: The Texans haven’t closed as not less than six-point favorites since Week 16 of 2020 (-7.5 vs. Bengals). Read more.

Kahler’s decide: Texans 24, Bears 16
Moody’s decide: Texans 35, Bears 21
Walder’s decide: Texans 34, Bears 17
FPI prediction: HOU, 65.5% (by a mean of 5.8 factors)

Matchup must-reads: Bears’ Williams not only QB drafted No. 1 who struggled in debut … In Year 2, Stroud has taken command of the Texans’ offense … New Texans Diggs, Mixon do ‘everything’ in win

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Monday, 8:15 p.m. ET | ESPN | ESPN BET: PHI -6.5 (47.5 O/U)

Falcons storyline to look at: Falcons QB Kirk Cousins lit up the Eagles final season when he was with the Vikings to the tune of 364 yards and four touchdowns. Philadelphia has a lot of the identical protection again, together with rookie cornerbacks Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean. All eyes can be on Cousins, in any case, after a Week 1 efficiency that led to questions if he’s fully healthy. — Marc Raimondi

Eagles storyline to look at: The Eagles’ edge rushers — a gaggle led by Bryce Huff, Josh Sweat, Brandon Graham and Nolan Smith Jr. — had a quiet opener, netting zero sacks and one QB hit in opposition to Jordan Love and the Packers. Huff particularly is beneath the highlight. He signed a three-year, $51 million deal in free company however performed simply 47% of the snaps within the season opener and did not generate a strain. If the Eagles cannot get to the 36-year-old Cousins, there can be trigger for some concern. — Tim McManus

Stat to know: Cousins has thrown an interception in six straight video games on “Monday Evening Soccer,” one shy of tying the second-longest streak all-time.

Daring prediction: Huff posts a 20% move rush win price and will get his first sack as an Eagle. Huff did not have a terrific first recreation — 14.3% PRWR and one sort out — however it appeared like he struggled with grip on the sphere in Sao Paulo. That is robust for a velocity rusher. — Walder

Accidents: Falcons | Eagles

Fantasy X issue: Falcons vast receiver Drake London. Three targets and three.5 fantasy factors from London weren’t what fantasy managers hoped for in Week 1, particularly with Cousins beneath heart. The Falcons had been predictable on offense, utilizing shotgun or pistol units on 96% of their performs. Was this as a result of Cousins remains to be adjusting after his Achilles injury? It is one thing to control. The Eagles’ secondary has allowed essentially the most fantasy factors per recreation to WRs since final season, which creates a terrific alternative for London to shine if the Falcons get him extra concerned. See Week 2 rankings. — Moody

Betting nugget: The Eagles are 0-7 ATS of their previous seven video games laying not less than 4 factors. Read more.

Kahler’s decide: Eagles 28, Falcons 17
Moody’s decide: Eagles 28, Falcons 21
Walder’s decide: Eagles 27, Falcons 13
FPI prediction: PHI, 63.9% (by a mean of 5.5 factors)

Matchup must-reads: Falcons’ Morris on Cousins: ‘I feel like Kirk is healthy’ … RB Barkley shines in Eagles debut victory over Packers