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NFL Today, Week 7

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NFL Today, Week 7

SCOREBOARD

Monday, Oct. 23

Washington at Philadelphia. Carson Wentz and the Eagles (5-1) lead the NFC East, are first in the conference and enter having won four straight games, including an impressive 28-23 victory at Carolina. Meanwhile, Kirk Cousins and the Redskins (3-2) look for some revenge after losing to the Eagles at home in Week 1.

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, right, celebrates with Doug Baldwin after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

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STARS

Passing

– Russell Wilson, Seahawks, went 27 of 39 for 334 yards and three touchdowns to lead Seattle to a 24-7 win over the New York Giants.

– Blake Bortles, Jaguars, threw for 330 yards and a touchdown in Jacksonville’s 27-0 victory at Indianapolis.

– Jameis Winston, Buccaneers, had 384 yards passing with three touchdowns and an interception in a losing cause as Tampa Bay fell to Buffalo 30-27.

– Drew Brees, Saints, went 27 of 38 for 331 yards with a TD and two INTs in New Orleans’ 26-17 win at Green Bay.

– Dak Prescott, Cowboys, tossed three touchdown passes in Dallas’ 40-10 rout of the 49ers in San Francisco.

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Rushing

– Ezekiel Elliott, Cowboys, ran for 147 yards and two touchdowns and also caught a 72-yard TD pass to help Dallas rout San Francisco 40-10.

– Le’Veon Bell, Steelers, had 134 yards on 35 carries and added three catches for 58 yards in Pittsburgh’s 29-14 win over Cincinnati.

– Aaron Jones, Packers, rushed for a career-best 131 yards on 17 carries and added a TD in Green Bay’s 26-17 loss to New Orleans.

– T.J. Yeldon, Jaguars, helped fill in for the injured Leonard Fournette by running for 122 yards and a score on just nine carries in Jacksonville’s 27-0 win at Indianapolis.

– Latavius Murray, Vikings, ran for 113 yards and a TD on 18 carries in Minnesota’s 24-16 victory over Baltimore.

– LeSean McCoy, Bills, had two TD runs and rushed for 91 yards on 23 attempts in Buffalo’s 30-27 win over Tampa Bay.

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Receiving

– Ted Ginn Jr., Saints, had seven catches for 141 yards in New Orleans’ 26-17 win at Green Bay.

– O.J. Howard, Buccaneers, caught two touchdown passes and finished with six catches for 98 yards in Tampa Bay’s 30-27 loss at Buffalo.

– Kenny Stills, Dolphins, had two TD receptions to help Miami rally past the New York Jets 31-28.

– Doug Baldwin, Seahawks, made nine catches for 92 and a touchdown in Seattle’s 24-7 win over New York Giants.

– Deonte Thompson, Bills, had four catches for 107 yards to help Buffalo to a 30-27 win over Tampa Bay.

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Special Teams

– Stephen Hauschka, Bills, kicked a 30-yard field goal with 14 seconds remaining to help Buffalo beat Tampa Bay 30-27.

– Travis Benjamin, Chargers, returned a punt 65 yards for a touchdown in Los Angeles’ 21-0 win over Denver.

– Cody Parkey, Dolphins, kicked a 39-yard field goal with 22 seconds to go to give Miami its first lead of the game – and the win – in a 31-28 victory over the New York Jets.

– Kai Forbath, Vikings, kicked six field goals to lift Minnesota to a 24-16 victory over Baltimore.

– Ryan Succop, Titans, made his fourth field goal of the game – a 47-yarder with 1:55 left in overtime – to extend his NFL record for makes inside 50 yards to 55 straight and sent Tennessee past Cleveland 12-9.

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Defense

– Eddie Jackson, Bears, became the first player in NFL history with multiple defensive touchdowns of 75 or more yards in the same game, running back a fumble recovery 75 yards and returning an interception 76 in Chicago’s 17-3 win over Carolina.

– Kevin Byard, Titans, had three interceptions in Tennessee’s 12-9 overtime win at Cleveland.

– Tre’Davious White, Bills, forced and recovered a fumble to set up Stephen Hauschka’s 30-yard field goal with 14 seconds remaining in Buffalo’s 30-27 victory over Tampa Bay.

– Cameron Wake, Dolphins, had 2½ sacks in Miami’s 31-28 win over the New York Jets.

– Yannick Ngakoue, Jaguars, had 2½ of Jacksonville’s franchise record-tying 10 sacks in a 27-0 rout at Indianapolis.

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STREAKS & STATS

Buffalo’s Stephen Hauschka tied an NFL record by making 12 consecutive field goals from 50 yards or longer by hitting a 52-yarder in the Bills’ 30-27 win over Tampa Bay. The record is shared by Blair Walsh, Robbie Gould, Justin Tucker and Matt Prater. Hauschka has not missed an attempt from beyond 50 yards since missing a 50- and 52-yarder in a 35-6 win over Arizona on Dec. 21, 2014. … Jacksonville matched its franchise record with 10 sacks in a 27-0 win at Indianapolis. Jacksonville joined the 1984 Chicago Bears and 1967 Oakland Raiders as the only teams to record 10 or more sacks twice in the same season. The Jaguars, who also had 10 against Houston in the season opener, also got their first shutout since a 41-0 victory over the New York Jets on Oct. 8, 2006. Indy was shut out for the first time since a 41-0 loss to the Jets in a playoff game on Jan. 4, 2003. … With his first catch in Arizona’s 33-0 loss to the Los Angeles Rams at London’s Twickenham Stadium, a 16-yard reception on the fourth play from scrimmage, Arizona’s Larry Fitzgerald has now caught a pass in the NFL in 40 different stadiums. … The Los Angeles Chargers beat Denver 21-0, sending the Broncos to the franchise’s first shutout defeat since a 24-0 loss to the Los Angeles Raiders on Nov. 22, 1992. … Jones’ 1-yard touchdown reception with 4:09 to go ended the schneid, and he hurled the football high into the mist as if to say “at last.”

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MILESTONES

Eddie Jackson became the first player to score multiple defensive TDs of 75 yards or more in a game, leading the Chicago Bears to a 17-3 victory over the Carolina Panthers. He’s also the only rookie in NFL history with two 75-yard defensive touchdowns in a season. He ran back a fumble recovery 75 yards on the game’s opening possession and returned an interception of Cam Newton 76 yards for a score early in the second quarter to give Chicago a 14-0 lead. He became the first Bears player since Fred Evans in 1948 – and the first NFL player since Tennessee’s Zach Brown in 2012 – with two defensive TDs in a game. … Tennessee’s Ryan Succop extended his NFL record for makes inside 50 yards to 55 straight with a 47-yarder with 1:55 left in overtime to lift the Titans past Cleveland 12-9 in overtime. … New Orleans’ Drew Brees threw a touchdown pass in the Saints’ 26-17 win at Green Bay, adding another milestone to his impressive 17-year career by becoming the fourth player in NFL history with at least 500 touchdown tosses, including the playoffs. He joined Peyton Manning, Brett Favre and Tom Brady. … Minnesota’s Kai Forbath kicked six field goals and Justin Tucker had three for Baltimore in the Vikings’ 24-16 win, with the nine combined field goals tying an NFL record for most in a game.

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SUPER MISMATCH

In a rematch of last season’s Super Bowl, the New England Patriots kept on keeping on against the Atlanta Falcons with 23-7 victory. They extended their consecutive points streak vs. Atlanta to 54 before allowing Julio Jones’ 1-yard touchdown reception with 4:09 to go. New England scored the final 31 points to win the NFL championship in February. Jones’ TD also ended a streak in which Atlanta allowed 43 consecutive points to opponents, including 20 straight points in last week’s loss to Miami, and then 23 in a row to New England.

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KICKIN’ IT

Dallas lost kicker Dan Bailey to a right groin injury in the first half of its 40-10 win at San Francisco, forcing coach Jason Garrett to scramble a bit. Dallas went for the 2-point conversion following their first TD after Bailey’s injury and couldn’t convert. Safety Jeff Heath handled the kickoff duties after that and reached the goal line on his first kick. Heath got his shot at extra points in the second half and made two out of three. Heath is the first non-kicker or punter to make multiple extra points in a game since former Houston linebacker and current Packers GM Ted Thompson made four in 1980.

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EDDIE’S READY

Chicago rookie safety Eddie Jackson became the first player to score multiple defensive TDs of 75 yards or more in a game, leading the Chicago Bears to a 17-3 victory over the Carolina Panthers. He’s also the only rookie in NFL history with two 75-yard defensive touchdowns in a season. Jackson’s big day came exactly one year after he broke his leg playing for Alabama against Texas A&M. Jackson ran back a fumble recovery 75 yards on the game’s opening possession and returned an interception of Cam Newton 76 yards for a score early in the second quarter to give Chicago a 14-0 lead. He became the first Bears player since Fred Evans in 1948 – and the first NFL player since Tennessee’s Zach Brown in 2012 – with two defensive TDs in a game.

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COWBOY UP

Ezekiel Elliott gained 219 yards from scrimmage and tied a career high with three touchdowns just days after a legal reprieve put his suspension on hold and the Dallas Cowboys beat the winless San Francisco 49ers 40-10. Elliott was granted his second temporary restraining order on Tuesday, putting his six-game suspension over domestic violence allegations on hold and then gave the Cowboys a big boost on the field. He matched his season total of rushing touchdowns with two in the first quarter and then took a short pass from Dak Prescott 72 yards for another touchdown on Dallas’ first possession of the second half to put the 49ers away. Elliott ran for 147 yards on 26 carries to go with the big catch, setting a career high in scrimmage yards in a game.

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SHADY SEES DAYLIGHT

Buffalo’s LeSean McCoy had two touchdown runs in a 30-27 win over Tampa Bay to end a six-game scoreless drought that matched the longest of his career and dated to the final game of last season.

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STEPPING IN

Brett Hundley, making his first NFL start in place of the injured Aaron Rodgers, rushed for 44 yards on three carries, including a 14-yard touchdown run, but finished 12 of 25 for 87 yards in the 26-17 loss to New Orleans. Rodgers is out indefinitely with a broken right collarbone. … Matt Moore replaced an injured Jay Cutler and threw two touchdown passes in the final 12 minutes to lead the Miami Dolphins to a comeback victory over the New York Jets. Cutler left the game due to a chest injury with his team trailing 21-14. After the Jets took a two-touchdown lead, Moore threw scoring passes to Kenny Stills covering 28 and 2 yards to tie it.

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IRON MAN STOPPED

Cleveland left tackle Joe Thomas sustained a serious injury to his left triceps and could miss the remainder of another losing season for the Browns. The 10-time Pro Bowler had played 10,363 consecutive snaps when he was forced to leave the field in the third quarter of a 12-9 overtime loss to the Tennessee Titans. He will undergo an MRI on Monday, but it’s safe to assume that the 32-year-old will miss weeks if not months.

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COMEBACK KIDS

Miami erased a 14-point fourth-quarter deficit and rallied to beat the New York Jets 31-28. It was the second consecutive comeback win by the Dolphins, who overcame a 17-point deficit in the second half a week ago for an upset victory at Atlanta. They’ve won 12 games in a row when the margin is seven points or fewer. The NFL record is 14 consecutive games.

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QB WOES

Cleveland’s quarterback issues remain uncertain after DeShone Kizer started after a one-week benching because of turnovers – and then was benched again. He threw two picks before coach Hue Jackson had seen enough, pulling him for Cody Kessler, who was inactive for the first six games after making eight starts last season as a rookie. Kizer was 12 of 20 for 114 yards. Kessler 10 of 19 for 121.

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YO, ADRIAN?

Adrian Peterson, in his second game for Arizona since being acquired via a trade with the New Orleans Saints, was held to just 21 yards on 11 carries in the Cardinals’ 33-0 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. It was a contrast from a week ago, when he ran for 134 yards and two touchdowns in a win over Tampa Bay.

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LONDON STALLING

The Los Angeles Rams’ 33-0 shutout of the Arizona Cardinals marked the second time in as many games in Britain that an opponent has failed to score. The Saints defeated the Miami Dolphins 20-0 at Wembley Stadium on Oct. 1 – the 18th game held in the country. Los Angeles had not shut out an opponent since a 24-0 road victory against the Washington Redskins on Dec. 7, 2014, while the Cardinals had not failed to score since a 58-0 loss at Seattle on Dec. 9, 2012.

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CATCHING ON

Pittsburgh rookie wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster had a 31-yard touchdown catch in the Steelers’ 29-14 win over Cincinnati. Smith-Schuster, who doesn’t turn 21 until Nov. 22, has three career touchdown receptions – the most in NFL history by a player before his 21st birthday.

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SIDELINED

Arizona quarterback Carson Palmer broke his left arm in a 33-0 loss to the Los Angeles Rams at Twickenham Stadium, leaving Drew Stanton to take over after the team returns from its bye week. Palmer will require surgery on the arm and coach Bruce Arians said he expects the quarterback to miss eight weeks. … Cleveland left tackle Joe Thomas sustained a serious injury to his left triceps and could miss the remainder of the season. The 10-time Pro Bowler had played 10,363 consecutive snaps when he was forced to leave the field in the third quarter of a 12-9 overtime loss to the Tennessee Titans. … Miami quarterback Jay Cutler left the Dolphins’ 31-28 win over the New York Jets with what is believed to be a cracked rib that will force him to miss at least one start. … Baltimore wide receiver Mike Wallace left the Ravens’ 24-16 loss at Minnesota with a concussion and did not return. … Dallas kicker Dan Bailey suffered a groin injury in the Cowboys’ 40-10 win at San Francisco and didn’t return.

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SPEAKING

“It’s kind of unbelievable. I thought he was a superhuman, where nothing could happen to him. There were about 30 seconds out there where I teared up. It’s tough because he’s the best player on our team.” – Cleveland left guard Joel Bitonio on teammate Joe Thomas, who had played 10,363 consecutive snaps when he was forced to leave the field in the third quarter of a 12-9 overtime loss to the Tennessee Titans with a triceps injury that could sideline him the rest of the season.

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“I don’t want to think about it. It makes me sick. To come out on the road and get going like we did and then finish it like that is frustrating.” – Josh McCown after the New York Jets blew a 14-point fourth-quarter lead and fell to the Miami Dolphins 31-28.

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Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) runs against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Buffalo Bills kicker Stephen Hauschka (4) boots the winning field goal during the second half of an NFL football game as Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back Robert McClain (36) looks on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Chicago Bears free safety Eddie Jackson (39) celebrates a touchdown on a fumble recovery against the Carolina Panthers during an NFL football game at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill. on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017. (Rick West/Daily Herald via AP)

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Packernet predictions: Week 7

As we prepare for week 7 of the 2017 NFL season, Packernet has decided to put our predictive powers to the test. Each week we will give you our picks and see how we stack up.

*Special guest predictions by Tecmo Bowl, courtesy of Sgt. Nathaniel Buschmann, currently serving in Iraq*

Tennessee Titans (3-3) at Cleveland Browns (0-6) Line: Titans by 5.5. Total: 45.5.

Ryan’s Pick: Titans

There is the tiniest part of me that’s worried. The Titans have lost some weird games to some sub par teams. They also are walking into what they believe is a gimme the week before a bye which is a recipe for extremely sub par play.

Still, the Browns have not won a single game and have really not even come close to winning one. I suppose coming within 3 is sort of close but, man is this team terrible.

Jon’s Pick: Titans

I’m picking against Cleveland until they give me a reason to second guess myself.

Tecmo Sim: Titans 23 Browns 21

Crowell is a good back. He put up over 150 yards in this game. Unfortunately nothing around him is very good. Better luck next year.

Jacksonville Jaguars (3-3) at Indianapolis Colts (2-4) Line: Jaguars by 3. Total: 43.5

Ryan’s Pick: Jaguars

The Jaguars are weird. Although they seem to be a team that is a quarterback away from being a dominant force, it’s been their defense that is inconsistent. Here are the scores against so far this year; 7, 37, 7, 23, 9, 27. They have alternated wins and losses ever week based on the performance of their defense.

This week, if things stay the same is a win week. Considering the game is against the Colts, I don’t find that hard to believe.

Jon’s Pick: Jaguars

This is an easy pick for me. I’m shocked that the spread is only 3 this week. Indianapolis is just bad. Even with Fournette likely out this game, the Jaguars defense is too good for the Colts.

Tecmo Sim: Jaguars 16 Colts 42

The Jaguars have the talent to be one of the best teams in the league. Unfortunately they like to lose too much and when they lose they do it in spectacular fashion.

Baltimore Ravens (3-3) at Minnesota Vikings (4-2) Line: Vikings by 5.5. Total: 39

Ryan’s Pick: Vikings

I wanted very badly to pick the Ravens because the Vikings are very much overrated. Their 2 game win streak came on the back of a pathetic Bears team and a Packers team that couldn’t eclipse 10 points.

Still, the Ravens just lost to the Bears last week in overtime and don’t match up well against the Vikings. Strangely, the Ravens have been leaning on the run quite a bit and the Vikings, as we learned, don’t give up much in the run.

Jon’s Pick: Vikings

How could I possibly pick Baltimore after last week’s game? I can’t. Minnesota isn’t a team against which struggling offenses find their stride. It’s unlikely that Minnesota will allow multiple special teams touchdowns like the Bears did. And since the Ravens offense can’t score points, I’m not sure how they’ll score this week. Minnesota should win by a lot.

Tecmo Sim: Vikings 20 Ravens 10

Just like that, the NFC North begins to slip through our fingers.

New York Jets (3-3) at Miami Dolphins (3-2) Line: Dolphins by 3. Total: 38

Ryan’s Pick: Jets

Unbelievably torn on this. The Dolphins defense has not given up more than 20 points in a single game. They have played the Titans, the Chargers, and the Falcons in Atlanta and have not given up more than 20 points. That’s absolutely insane. What’s really crazy is that their defense isn’t that great. Their players are mediocre and their stats are slightly better than average. They are a true bend don’t break defense.

The problem with the Dolphins is that they have also never put up more than 20 points. Let me rephrase that. There has never been a score of more than 20 points by either team through 5 Miami Dolphins games. In other words, don’t watch Dolphins games.

With that, I could only draw a few conclusions in this game. First, the Dolphins can beat the best in the NFL but can also lose to the worst in the NFL. Second, the Jets are relatively consistent, beating bad teams but losing to good teams.

Considering the Dolphins aren’t “good” and the fact that the Jets already beat them once, I’ll take the safe route and pick the Jets.

Jon’s Pick: Jets

The Jets should be looking for a fifth consecutive win, but NFL referees are horribly incompetent. They apply rules inconsistently even when it’s the same people making decisions for every game. It’s really unbelievable. With that out of the way, I don’t have good reasons for liking the Jets. I don’t like Miami’s inconsistency, and I don’t trust Cutler to not kill the team with either stupid throws, or downright laziness.

Tecmo Sim: Jets 31 Dolphins 28

Congrats to the Jets for their most recent victory in the losers bracket.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-3) at Buffalo Bills (3-2)

Ryan’s Pick: Bills

The Bills defense has also not allowed more than 20 points in a game. Considering the Buccs have really not done much this year other than beat a terrible Bears teams after their week 1 bye and win against the Bengals in a close matchup, I’m not a fan of the banged up Winston taking on this defense.

Jon’s Pick: Buccaneers

Buffalo’s loss to Cincinnati came as a tremendous shock to me. I’d be less shocked if they lost this game. The Bucs have looked great as a whole in two games this season, and their offense looked great in three. The Bills have a hard time scoring points against anyone with all the injuries they have. On top of having a mediocre quarterback, they have absolutely no one to throw to with both Matthews and Charles Clay out. It’s possible that Matthews returns this week, but who knows what impact he’ll have. The Bucs have a dangerous offense that can score against the best teams when they’re clicking. With E.J. Gaines questionable for Sunday’s game, I like Tampa’s chances even more, since that’ll take away just about any fear of throwing to Evans or Jackson on that side of the field.

Tecmo Sim: Bills 24 Buccaneers 14

LeSean McCoy runs wild for 173 yards. Hard to overcome that.

Carolina Panthers (4-2) at Chicago Bears (2-4) Line: Panthers by 3. Total: 40.5

Ryan’s Pick: Panthers

Although last week taught us that nothing is a certainty and the Bears have a weird ability to beat teams that are way better than they are, the Panthers have only lost two games and they were to arguably the two best teams in the NFL (Saints and Eagles). The Bears are not even in that conversation.

Jon’s Pick: Bears

On the surface, Carolina’s defensive strength matches up well against Chicago’s offensive strength. I think it’s a bit difficult to know just how good Carolina’s rushing defense is considering how little teams run against them. And I want to think Carolina has an overall good team, but are they? Newton still struggles to throw intermediate routes, and he turns the ball over too often (which is why they lost against the Eagles last week). The Bears have played much better defense than even hardcore Bears fans expected, and their running game is one of the league’s best. They’re not doing it on volume alone, either. The Bears running game is shockingly efficient for a team that can do nothing but run, averaging 4.4 yards per carry. Running the ball down the throats of an overrated rushing defense will bring the Bears their first two game win streak since weeks 9 and 10 in 2015.

Tecmo Sim: Panthers 14 Bears 24

The Panthers are way to talented to beat the Bears. It makes sense.

New Orleans Saints (3-2) at Green Bay Packers (4-2) Line: Saints by 4.5. Total: 47.5

Ryan’s Pick: Saints

It’s never fun to pick against the Packers. I did it once before against the Falcons and it wasn’t fun then either but I know when this team is in a tough spot. In this game the Packers lost Rodgers, lost their offensive line, lost their corners, and are going up against a Saints team that is every bit as good on offense as they’ve always been but have struck gold with a couple corners that are maybe the best duo in the NFL.

Crazy what a couple high picks can do for a team isn’t it…?

Jon’s Pick: Saints

Let’s be honest, Capers defense has been garbage for years now. The last time the Packers were a top 10 defense was 2010, and they’ve been in the bottom half of the league at least three years since then. That Capers is still employed amazes me every week. That the Packers have won so many games is a testament to Rodgers greatness. Their success has so little to do with anything else about the team, and his absence will show that starting this week. New Orleans is going to beat Green Bay as though the Packers are personally responsible for hurricane Katrina.

Tecmo Sim: Saints 28 Packers 24

The Packers put up a good fight but the Saints were just too much to handle.

Arizona Cardinals (3-3) vs. Los Angeles Rams (4-2) Line: Rams by 3. Total: 46.5

Ryan’s Pick: Rams

I want to ride high on the A.P. train and I do think the Cardinals are going to start looking like their 2016 self as a result of Peterson joining the team. Still, the Cardinals defense gives up far too many points, including 33 last week to the Buccs.

The Rams are not the Rams of old, and have more than enough ability to rack up points, already having put up 40+ points twice.

Ultimately I like the Rams defense to stop the Cardinals more than I like the Cardinals defense to stop the Rams.

Jon’s Pick: Cardinals

I don’t think Peterson’s game was a fluke. Tampa Bay’s rushing defense is certainly better than the Rams, who have proven time and time again to be amongst the league’s worst. Somehow, their 20 sacks have only translated to a 17th overall passing defense. If Peterson gets off to a good start again like I think he will, the Rams pass rush will slow down tremendously. This could be a high scoring game today.

Tecmo Sim: Cardinals 30 Rams 14

Ladies and gentlemen, it’s time to start taking the Cardinals seriously.

Dallas Cowboys (2-3) at San Francisco 49ers (0-6) Line: Cowboys by 6. Total: 47

Ryan’s Pick: Cowboys

I want desperately to pick the 49ers here. The Cowboys have yet to beat a team that isn’t terrible and the 49ers are just a handful of points away from being 5-1. Everything in my bones is screaming to pick the 49ers.

But, with Zeke still not suspended thanks to the true owners of the NFL, the United States government, you have to like the Cowboys level of talent compared to the 49ers.

Jon’s Pick: Cowboys

C.J. Beathard provided a major boost to the 49ers offense last week, but it wasn’t enough. Dallas has beaten up on the bad teams that they’ve played this season. They’re also in a tough spot, needing a win to stay in the NFC East playoff race. Maybe Garrett will lean on Elliot the way he should with late game leads this week, and they’ll win easily. Either way, Dallas should take this one.

Tecmo Sim: Cowboys 7 49ers 28

Terrance Williams is the top receiver with 28 yards. The 49ers aren’t a good team but how do you lose a game like that? You don’t.

Cincinnati Bengals (2-3) at Pittsburgh Steelers (4-2) Line: Steelers by 5.5. Total: 41

Ryan’s Pick: Steelers

Neither team is all that impressive. Perhaps the only impressive win between the two teams is the Steelers win over the Chiefs and even there the Steelers were only able to put up 19 points. Fortunately for them, the Chiefs impoded and couldn’t scrape together a 20 point game.

Still, I think the Steelers have the better team and I’ll trust that to win out.

Jon’s Pick: Steelers

Pittsburgh has got to be the most confusing team in the league this season. They scrape past the Browns, kill the Vikings, and then lose the Chicago, so we all start to think it’s just their road struggles showing up again. Except the next weak they beat the brakes off the Ravens, only to get smoked against the Jaguars at home the following week. Somehow, at the count of 9, they rise from the mat and score a knockout win against the Chiefs in Arrowhead. They’re like a Rocky movie. The Bengals offense is overly reliant on AJ Green, who Joe Haden has a history of slowing down. In 8 NFL games against the Browns with Joe Haden, Green has 35 catches for 474 yards and 4 TDs, which amounts to about 4 catches and 60 yards per game. Dave Bryan at Steelers Depot broke it down further and found that AJ Green had 19 passes for 323 yards and 2 TDs against Joe Haden, and that one of the TDs came on a busted coverage that resulted from Dalton snapping the ball before the Browns D was set. That’s good news for Steelers fans, bad news for Cincy’s winning prospects. It’s hard to pick Pittsburgh given their erratic behavior, but I think I’m okay taking them to beat the Bengals.

Tecmo Sim: Bengals 28 Steelers 14

Dalton throws 2 picks, Mixon runs for under 100 yards, Jeremy Hill is the top receiver. How in the world that leads to 28 points and a victory over the Steelers, I have no idea. But that’s Tecmo!

Seattle Seahawks (3-2) at New York Giants (1-5) Line: Seahawks by 5. Total: 40

Ryan’s Pick: Seahawks

I haven’t the slightest clue how the Giants won last week but I have to believe it had more to do with the Broncos imploding than anything. The Giants are still a team in the midst of a disaster.

The Seahawks are perennial Super Bowl contenders. The one thing to note is the location of the game. The Seahawks will have to fly to the other side of the country. That does have an impact.

I still take the Seahawks.

Jon’s Pick: Seattle

There’s just no way New York surprises another team. They have nothing on offense, and a mediocre defense. Even if the Giants run the ball well, Seattle is used to giving up 100+ on the ground and winning, unlike Denver.

Tecmo Sim: Seattle 34 Giants 7

Just in case anyone thought the Giants were for real.

Denver Broncos (3-2) at Los Angeles Chargers (2-4) Line: Pick. Total: 40.5

Ryan’s Pick: Chargers

This feels like a stupid pick. The Broncos are great and the Chargers are terrible right? Strangely, the Chargers are on a 2 game win streak and the Broncos lost 2 of 3, one of which was to the Giants after a bye week.

The issue with the Broncos seems to be an offense that hasn’t put up more than 16 points in 3 weeks. The Chargers don’t allow a ton of points and their offense should have enough fire power to put up 20.

I like the Chargers to outpace a Broncos defense that is on the ropes.

Jon’s Pick: Broncos

This is entirely a fanhood pick. My brain tells me to prepare for more disappointment today as the Broncos take on the Chargers without Emmanuel Sanders. But I hate the Chargers so much, and love the Broncos so much more that I can’t bring myself to pick against them. There’s some reason to think that Denver might win though… There won’t be any negative impacts from crowd noise, for instance. And Denver’s D is probably looking for blood after last week’s horrific showing.

Tecmo Sim: Broncos 21 Chargers 24

Like 2 ships passing in the night, the Chargers are starting to figure this football thing out. The Broncos seem to have had their moment.

Atlanta Falcons (3-2) at New England Patriots (4-2) Line: Patriots by 3.5. Total: 56

Ryan’s Pick: Falcons

Enough is enough. The Patriots have been stealing wins away from garbage teams. Now they go toe to toe with one of the best offenses in the NFL. The Falcons haven’t put up many points the last two weeks but the Dolphins and Bills are tough. The Patriots defense is one of the worst in the NFL.

I like the Falcons to get their groove back and embarrass the team that embarrassed them in the Super Bowl

Jon’s Pick: Falcons

I don’t think Atlanta is very good, but I think they’ll beat New England. The Patriots can’t play defense with all their starters in, and this week they’re missing Stephon Gilmore, and Eric Rowe. That’s really bad against a team that can score like the Falcons can. The Falcons should be able to take advantage of a defense that can neither generate a pass rush, nor cover receivers this Sunday night.

Tecmo Sim: Patriots 20 Falcons 7

Oh come ON!!!

Washington Redskins (3-2) at Philadelphia Eagles (5-1) Line: Eagles by 4.5. Total: 49

Ryan’s Pick: Eagles

The Eagles haven’t given me a reason to doubt them. End of story.

Jon’s Pick: Eagles

I like the Redskins, and I think they’re a better team than most people seem to think, but Philly is red hot, and they have a lot of offensive fire power. I think I would feel a lot differently if Norman were playing, but I think the Redskins have too many injuries to overcome this week. They’re almost lost to the 49ers, who are nowhere near as good as Philly. It’s a divisional game, so you never know what’ll happen, but I’m feeling pretty good about this pick.

Tecmo Sim: Eagles 38 Redskins 7

Tecmo is all aboard the Eagles hype train these days.

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junker-town · 7 years ago

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Top daily fantasy football plays for Week 2 of the NFL season

With Week 2 of the NFL season upon us, we take a look at some of the best values to be found on Draftkings and FanDuel, and some players worth fading.

SB Nation will be bringing you the top Daily Fantasy options each week through the regular season and into the playoffs. We have a small sample size of which offenses look good to target and others we should avoid until further notice. As for who should be in your lineups, here are the top value plays of the week, with an eye toward low ownership and high upside.

Quarterback

Tom Brady, New England Patriots at New Orleans Saints ($7,900 DK, $9,200 FD)

The narrative is about Angry Tom Brady. Most people think it’s about what happened 10 days ago. Sure, but what about eight years ago? That was the last time the Patriots played the Saints in New Orleans and it was one of the worst losses in Brady’s regular-season history. That’s a revenge game narrative that shouldn’t go overlooked. Also, the Saints’ defense just got torched by Sam Bradford, and now plays on short week. Add in Brady’s high price, which usually scares off the value hunters, and he might not even be a chalky play. It all adds up to a great option this week.

Drew Brees, Saints vs. Patriots ($7,700 DK, $8,700 FD)

Brees is back at home this week, and as we know in DFS, the Superdome is the Coors Field of football. Brees’ home/road splits are among the most extreme in football, right there with Ben Roethlisberger. The difference between Ben and Brees this week is the opponent. The Patriots defense looked like a shell of itself against the Chiefs and Dont’a Hightower is out this week. Brees will need to match Brady bomb-for-bomb, and don’t doubt that he won’t.

Jameis Winston, Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Chicago Bears ($6,300 DK, $7,800 FD)

Winston is coming in a forgotten man, as are all Bucs and Fins this week. It’s a good time to get a solid quarterback at a fair price in a plum matchup against the Bears at home. I think the Winston-Mike Evans stack will be the most productive in DFS this season and it all starts with the Week 2 “opener.”

Derek Carr, Oakland Raiders vs. New York Jets ($7,200 DK, $8,300 FD)

There might be a tendency to avoid Carr in what should be blowout win for the Raiders at home against the punchless Jets. But I suspect that all those points are going to come through the air, before the Raiders turn to Marshawn Lynch to close it out.

Discount Darling: Alex Smith, Kansas City Chiefs vs. Philadelphia Eagles ($5,700 DK, $7,200 FD)

Was Smith’s performance in Week 1 a fluke? I don’t think so. As great as Kareem Hunt was, most of his damage came as receicer. There’s nothing about the Eagles secondary that should keep Smith from essentially repeating his Week 1 performance, especially at home in a competitive game.

Avoid: Carson Palmer, Arizona Cardinals at Indianapolis Colts ($6,000, $7,500 FD)

I know it’s the Colts, but with David Johnson out, do defenses really need to play the running game honestly. I guess we’ll see, but until Palmer shows he can be productive without Johnson behind him, I’m looking elsewhere.

Also consider: Matt Ryan, Atlanta Falcons; Carson Wentz, Philadelphia Eagles; Russell Wilson, Seattle Seahawks.

Running back

Ty Montgomery, Green Bay Packers at Atlanta Falcons ($5,800 DK, $6,500 FD)

If you liked what Tarik Cohen did to the Falcons last week out of the backfield, now translate that to an early-down back in an elite offense. Montgomery was solid last week against a formidable Seattle defense, so he should have all sorts of opportunities against a lesser challenge in Atlanta.

Jay Ajayi, Miami Dolphins at Los Angeles Chargers ($6,400 DK, $7,900 FD)

Another forgotten man from Week 1 against a defense that struggled to contain C.J. Anderson on Monday night and now has to deal with an extremely well-rested Ajayi on a short week. Add to the mix the amount of check-downs one might expect from Jay Cutler and you have a big PPR number for Ajayi on tap.

LeSean McCoy, Buffalo Bills at Carolina Panthers ($8,600 DK, $8,600 FD)

McCoy racked up 27 total touches last week, and had he not tapped out with an apparent injury with the Bills on the goal line, he might have added a touchdown to his total last week. McCoy is good to go in Week 2 and though he faces a tough defense, he’s going to get crazy volume again, including plenty of pass targets.

Tarik Cohen, Chicago Bears at Tampa Bay Buccaneers ($4,100 DK, $5,400 FD)

It will be interesting to see what Cohen’s ownership looks like a week after exploding onto the scene with his 113 total yards and eight receptions on 12 targets. With Jordan Howard not 100 percent, Cohen could easily exceed those Week 1 numbers, which makes him ridiculously under-priced for his role.

Discount Darling: Javorius Allen, Baltimore Ravens vs. Cleveland Browns ($4,100 DK, $4,900 FD)

Allen shouldn’t be nearly as popular as Cohen, but he isn’t any less valuable at his price, especially on FanDuel, where he gets a bit of a discount from Cohen. Allen out-snapped Terrance West last week and with Danny Woodhead on IR, Allen should see even more work against the Browns, which has struggled – last week notwithstanding – against the run.

Avoid: DeMarco Murray, Tennessee Titans at Jacksonville Jaguars ($6,300 DK, $7,500 FD)

Murray was surprisingly underwhelming last week, and with all the discount options on the table, this might be a good week to go wait-and-see here.

Also consider: Todd Gurley, Los Angeles Rams; Marshawn Lynch, Oakland Raiders; Melvin Gordon, Los Angeles Chargers.

Wide receiver

Mike Evans, Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Chicago Bears ($7,700 DK, $8,500 FD)

If the “forgotten team” narrative does hold true, and Buccaneers/Dolphins players go under-owned because they didn’t play last week and have no stats to study, then Evans is a must-play this week. Even in his preseason cameos, Evans dominated the field, and with DeSean Jackson on the other side to keep defenses honest, Evans could wind up the No. 1 receiver in fantasy. A criminally under-owned Winston-Evans stack this week may never be more rewarding.

Amari Cooper, Oakland Raiders vs. New York Jets ($8,100 DK, $7,900 FD)

As I wrote under Carr’s entry above, I suspect the blowout everyone expects here will happen, but it will happen via the air, not the ground, at least in the early going. I’m sure will get plenty of Beast Mode in the second half, but the first half star with multiple-touchdown upside is Cooper.

Michael Thomas, New Orleans Saints vs. New England Patriots ($7,500 DK, $8,000 FD)

Basically, every skill player on either team is worthy of consideration this week. But I’m guessing that Thomas will be the most productive and at the same time, among the most under-owned. The Patriots receivers will get most of the DFS attention, and they are excellent plays. But for tournament consideration, I want the guy who can put up similar numbers, but at lower ownership.

DeVante Parker, Miami Dolphins at Los Angeles Chargers ($5,400 DK, $6,400 FD)

Jason Verrett has been ruled out and Jarvis Landry is nursing an injury. This is suddenly a great spot for Parker to become the focus of Jay Cutler’s reads, which could translate to double-digit targets, which should further translate into a 7-100-1 type of game at a cheap price and minimal ownership.

Discount Darlings: Cooper Kupp, Los Angeles Rams vs. Washington ($4,100 DK, $5,400 FD)

I’ve loved Kupp going back to my preseason DFS columns. He was plenty involved in Week 1, and now he gets the added bonus of being the guy not covered by Josh Norman. Nelson Agholor isn’t nearly as good as Kupp and look what he did last week as the non-Norman receiver. Kupp, at this price, is DFS gold this week.

Avoid: Stefon Diggs, Minnesota Vikings at Pittsburgh Steelers ($6,100 DK, $6,500 FD)

Check the status of Sam Bradford before the game. He has been limited all week in practice with a knee issue and is expected to start, but things could always change before lineups lock. Even if he does go, it’s hard to imagine he can repeat his Monday night performance on the road against the Steelers defense. That translates to his pass catchers and Diggs is likely to be highly-owned, making him a tournament fade.

Also consider: Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona Cardinals; Brandin Cooks, Patriots; Julio Jones, Atlanta Falcons.

Tight end

Coby Fleener, New Orleans Saints vs. New England Patriots ($3,100 DK, $5,300 FD)

Fleener proved the “Coors Field” theory of the Superdome last year, putting up his best numbers in home games. He had a pretty impressive road game last week, so there’s a good bet he has one of his Superdome specials on Sunday, especially with the Pats defense weakened with the loss of Hightower.

Charles Clay, Buffalo Bills at Carolina Panthers ($3,000 DK, $5,200 FD)

Clay emerged as the most reliable receiver on the Bills last week, and given the Panthers’ difficulty against tight ends, that distinction should hold true for at least one more week.

Jared Cook, Oakland Raiders vs. New York Jets ($3,300 DK, $5,100 FD)

It was the Jets that allowed Clay’s solid game last week, and Cook, who was solid in his Week 1 game against Tennessee, should have plenty of opportunities to keep it going at home this week.

Cameron Brate, Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Chicago Bears ($3,000 DK, $5,300 FD)

Our final “forgotten man” narrative. Austin Hooper got free for a long touchdown last week against the Bears. Brate has emerged as an impact receiver in this offense and with Evans and Jackson stretching the field, Brate could have a field day underneath.

Discount Darling: George Kittle, San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks ($2,500 DK, $4,500 FD)

The Seahawks have always had a bit of a blind spot for tight ends, and Kittle acquitted himself nicely in his regular season debut last week, catching 5-of-6 targets, albeit for just 27 yards. If Kittle makes five catches on Sunday, the guess here is one will be for a touchdown, which could lead to a coveted 5X salary day.

Avoid: Jason Witten, Dallas Cowboys at Denver Broncos ($3,400 DK, $5,400 FD)

It’s one thing for Witten to do it at home against the Giants with a record on the line. It’s back to reality this week against the solid Broncos defense in Denver. Don’t chase the points here.

Also consider: Jimmy Graham, Seattle Seahawks; Delanie Walker, Tennessee Titans; Zach Ertz, Philadelphia Eagles

Defense

Oakland Raiders ($3,500 DK, $5,300 FD)

Arizona Cardinals ($4,100 DK, $5,000 FD)

Baltimore Ravens ($3,700 DK, $4,700 FD)

Carolina Panthers ($3,600 DK, $5,100 FD)

Discount Darling: Los Angeles Rams ($3,000 DK, $4,400 FD)

Avoid: Tennessee Titans ($3,300 DK, $4,600 FD)

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Packernet Predictions: Week 1

As we prepare for week 1 of the 2017 NFL season, Packernet has decided to put our predictive powers to the test. Each week we will give you our picks and see how we stack up.

*Special guest predictions by Tecmo Bowl*

New York Jets (0-0) at Buffalo Bills (0-0) Line: Bills by 8.5. Total: 40.

Ryan’s Pick: Bills

We don’t know much but I feel fairly confident when I say the Jets are the worst team in the NFL. I could be wrong but I doubt it matters very much. Bills take this one easily.

Jon’s Pick: Jets I think the public sides with the Bills this week, but Jets smoked them in week 17 last year. Sure, Fitzpatrick had a decent game, and somehow, as bad as he is, he seems better than Josh McCown, but I’m looking at what’s stayed the same in New York: Bilal Powell, who ran rampant on the Bills suspect run defense (they allowed 4.6 ypc last year, fifth worst in the league).

Tecmo Sim: Jets 20 Bills 28

LeSean McCoy ran for 235 yards. I feel like I really don’t need to say anything else.

Atlanta Falcons (0-0) at Chicago Bears (0-0) Line: Falcons by 7. Total: 48.5.

Ryan’s Pick: Falcons

I think the Bears a little underrated. I do. But c’mon, it’s the falcons. I still think this game gets out of hand and the Falcons win and win big.

Jon’s Pick: Bears

I’m going upset here. I said in my fantasy picks that I would avoid Ryan this week because I have a weird feeling. The feeling is so weird that I think the Bears might just pull off an upset this week. I think their defense is better than most people think it is (although, the Falcons might have a field day going away from Jones because Cooper is bad). It feels stupid, but my gut says the Bears pull it off.

Tecmo Sim: Falcons 28 Bears 3

As if things weren’t bad enough, Jordan Howard was taken off the field after only 5 carries. The Bears couldn’t get anything going and the Falcons walk away with this one.

Jacksonville Jaguars (0-0) at Houston Texans (0-0) Line: Texans by 6. Total: 39.5.

Ryan’s Pick: Jaguars

Everyone seems hung up on Bortles being not too good. He’s not, but did anyone bother to notice Tom Savage is on the other side. Bortles comes out with his new left tackle and stud running back and takes it to the Texans.

Jon’s Pick: Jaguars

The Texans offense looks rough. Tom Savage is their QB, which I think says enough about their offense. Plus, at some point, Blake has to stop throwing to the other team so often, right? Maybe this is finally his year. In the end, the Jaguars are too talented to keep losing to teams like the Texans.

Tecmo Sim: Jaguars 19 Texans 21

Fournette looks solid, running for 134 yards in his regular season NFL debut, but his QB is a flaming garbage heap. Ultimately, Savage is able to win this one despite throwing 3 interceptions.

Philadelphia Eagles (0-0) at Washington Redskins (0-0) Line: Eagles by 1. Total: 47.5.

Ryan’s Pick: Eagles

Wentz is the real deal. He started hot last year and I expect much of the same this year. Josh Norman is good at what he does but there is a drop off beyond that. Torrey Smith, Nelson Agholor, and Zach Ertz have a field day in this one.

Jon’s Pick: Redskins

I don’t trust Alshon as a number one, and I think the Redskins have a better running game. Neither team were world beaters last season, but the ‘Skins were one game better, and they’re at home this week, so I’ll take them to win.

Tecmo Sim: Eagles 14 Redskins 24

Wentz is a massive disappointment giving up racking up more picks than touchdowns. In the end the Redskins walk away with this one.

Arizona Cardinals (0-0) at Detroit Lions (0-0) Line: Cardinals by 2. Total: 48.

Ryan’s Pick: Cardinals

A big contract buys a lot of things but it doesn’t buy wins. It’ll be a full week before the Lions fans will be able to stop having nightmares about what David Johnson and Larry Fitzgerald did to them.

Jon’s Pick: Cardinals

The Lions are still trying to figure things out on defense, and that’s spells trouble for whoever sees Fitzgerald the majority of the game. I don’t think the Lions offense will be able to put up enough points to overcome their weaknesses on the other side of the ball.

Tecmo Sim: Cardinals 17 Lions 24

The Lions Defense proves to be too much for the Cardinals who weren’t able to get anything going. Golden Tate gets 99 yards receiving.

Oakland Raiders (0-0) at Tennessee Titans (0-0) Line: Titans by 2.5. Total: 50.5.

Ryan’s Pick: Titans

I think quite a few people see this as a close match but I’m not so sure. The Titans are ascending and are doing so rapidly. The Raiders’ arrow is pointing up but entirely too slowly. The defense is garbage and I see the Titans running away a little.

Jon’s Pick: Raiders

This is a fantasy player’s wet dream, but I think it’s a standard gambler’s nightmare. Both teams have so many flaws on defense, and both teams have offenses that can pour it on. I think the Raiders win a high scoring game.

Tecmo Sim: Raiders 21 Titans 10

Not the score you would have expected, especially with both Marshawn Lynch and Demarco Murray rushing for over 100 yards, but alas Tecmo has spoken.

Baltimore Ravens (0-0) at Cincinnati Bengals (0-0) Line: Ravens by 3. Total: 42.5.

Ryan’s Pick: Bengals

The Ravens do make sense but week 1 is when things get out of hand. If something gets out of hand it will likely involve A.J. Green. Beyond that, Flacco is a little banged up.

Jon’s Pick: Ravens

I like the Ravens adding Maclin in the offseason. I think he’ll be a lot better in Baltimore than he was in KC, where they had a really hard time throwing the ball the last couple of years, whether by accident or design.

Tecmo Sim: Bengals 27 Ravens 16

A.J. Green was just too much for the Ravens defense and the Ravens couldn’t keep up.

Pittsburgh Steelers (0-0) at Cleveland Browns (0-0) Line: Steelers by 8.5. Total: 47.

Ryan’s Pick: Steelers

Does this really need explaining? If there was anything exciting about the Browns, it was their first round draft pick. Now he’s hurt. A rookie on a trash team doesn’t beat the trio of Ben, Bell, and Brown.

Jon’s Pick: Steelers

I can’t believe the Browns are still a team. Can’t someone just pull the plug and end their misery already? Steelers, easily, and probably by a lot.

Tecmo Sim: Steelers 31 Browns 17

Isaiah Crowell did manage 104 yards but Kizer’s 4 picks and Browns 146 receiving yards more accurately sum this one up.

Indianapolis Colts (0-0) at Los Angeles Rams (0-0) Line: Rams by 4. Total: 41.5.

Ryan’s Pick: Colts

If my life was on the line would I make this pick? I’m not sure. But it costs me nothing so I’m going to take a chance. I understand the Colts don’t have Luck, but is Goff better than Tolzein? Does anyone really know the answer? Rams are horrible, end of story.

Jon’s Pick: Rams

If the Rams don’t win this game, they should turn in their franchise to the NFL. Maybe then the Browns would follow suit and we could have a 30-team league again… maybe there would be more parity then. How can the Colts win on the road without Luck? I don’t think they can.

Tecmo Sim: Colts 7 Rams 38

The Colts lone touchdown came after a Tolzein interception was fumbled and recovered by T.Y. Hilton who ran it in for a touchdown. Just to give you perspective how bad this was.

Seattle Seahawks (0-0) at Green Bay Packers (0-0) Line: Packers by 3. Total: 51.

Ryan’s Pick: Packers

I’m not overly confident but this isn’t a homer pick. I genuinely think the Packers are the better team. In terms of matchups, I don’t think the Seahawks can hang.

Jon’s Pick: Packers

Rodgers and co. have performed very nicely against the Seahawks in Lambeau. Refer to the fantasy article for Rodgers’s stats. If the location were swapped, I’d go the other way, but I like the Packers at home.

Tecmo Sim: Packers 17 Seahawks 24

Nelson was able to top 100 yards receiving but it wasn’t enough. In the end, the Packers offense wasn’t its self.

Carolina Panthers (0-0) at San Francisco 49ers (0-0) Line: Panthers by 6. Total: 47.5.

Ryan’s Pick: Panthers

The Panthers struggled last year but none of that really matters. The 49ers are really bad and just decided to switch up their defensive scheme to a 4-3. It might help in the long run but it won’t in week 1.

Jon’s Pick: Panthers

The 49ers offseason was a lot better than I thought it would be with John Lynch taking over as GM with absolutely no experience in the front office, but one offseason can’t fix the problems with that nightmare in San Francisco. The Panther are at least fielding a legitimate NFL team, and that should be enough to beat the 49ers almost every week this season.

Tecmo Sim: Panthers 28 49ers 34

Brian Hoyer leads the 49ers in a massive upset throwing for over 300 yards, 130 of those yards going to Pierre Garcon. Christian McCaffrey fantasy owners aren’t disappointing though, as he leads the Panthers in both rushing and receiving.

New York Giants (0-0) at Dallas Cowboys (0-0) Line: Cowboys by 4. Total: 48.

Ryan’s Pick: Giants

Part of me wants to say the Cowboys. Beckham is hurt and you can feel a big game coming from Elliott as a result of his impending suspension. Still, the Giants defense is scary. I think they have enough offensive power to take this one. If Beckham makes a miraculous return, I’ll feel better about this.

Jon’s Pick: Giants

This is a hard decision. I think this could go either way, but I like the Giants passing game vs Dallas’s defense. Many think that we’ll see some impassioned running from the soon-to- be suspended Elliot, but I doubt that the rest of the team will rally around domestic violence strongly enough to equal his fierce play.

Tecmo Sim: Giants 28 Cowboys 31

Manning completed 88% of his passes for over 300 yards and it still wasn’t enough. With Elliott leading the way (150 yards rushing) the Cowboys come out on top.

New Orleans Saints (0-0) at Minnesota Vikings (0-0) Line: Vikings by 3. Total: 48.

Ryan’s Pick: Vikings

The Saints seemed like the obvious pick to me at first, but I think they are going to struggle offensively. With their porous defense, it should give the Vikings enough wiggle room to actually move the ball.

As a side note, it would make my day to see AP gash the Vikings and hand them their first of many losses.

Jon’s Pick: Vikings

If defense wins championships, it should also win games, so I’m taking the better defense at home.

Tecmo Sim: Saints 14 Vikings 37

In what was the most dominant offensive and defensive performance of week 1, the Vikings were able to carve up the Saints D for 37 points with rookie Dalvin Cook leading the way, notching over 100 yards through the air and slightly less on the ground.

Los Angeles Chargers (0-0) at Denver Broncos (0-0) Line: Broncos by 3. Total: 43.

Ryan’s Pick: Chargers

The Broncos defense can outmatch the Chargers offense but the Chargers D can do the same. I went back and forth on this but I take Rivers over Siemian.

Jon’s Pick: Broncos

The Broncos win this one. They improved their offensive line in the offseason, which was a major hole last year, and that means they should be able to protect Siemian pretty well on Monday night. I like the new coaching staff, too. Mike McCoy wasn’t the best HC, but he made Tim Tebow look like he belonged in the NFL for a few games when he last OC’ed Denver, so I think they’ll be okay on offense. Their defense is still amongst the league’s best, even with their somewhat porous rushing D. Denver wins.

Tecmo Sim: Chargers 13 Broncos 28

Melvin Gordon is able to top 100 yards but in the end, the Denver defense reigns supreme.

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