Week 2 was a chaotic set of games as there were huge comebacks from teams deep in the mire, teams close to their first win could not seal the deal, unlikely sides maintained perfect starts to the seasons and some teams showed their true colours.
After the hype of Week 1 there was much mayhem with crazy endings. Six teams remain unbeaten with two meeting in the match of the week
GAME OF THE WEEK
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BUFFALO BILLS (2-0) at MIAMI DOLPHINS (2-0)
The Dolphins comeback on the road in Baltimore backed up the offensive potential shown in season opener when dismantling the Patriots at home, yet to come back from such a deficit versus the better Baltimore Ravens will certainly help people take notice. Tua had 6 touchdowns in a career day, but this was helped by the speed of Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle whose running of routes essentially gassed the Ravens secondary who had no steam left come end of the game.
Now they face the rampant Bills at home in a tasty AFC East contest for superiority at this early stage of the season. The Bills though provide a true test in terms of elite offence and defence, how does the Miami offensive line cope with Von Miller's explosive play-making which forces mistakes and with Josh Allen playing at an early MVP standard the Bills balance on run and pass with Allen as a run option himself this will be a true test of the Dolphins playoff credentials. For me though the Bills should have no problem handing the Fins their first L of the season.
Week 3 Schedule
Houston Texans (0-1-1) at Chicago Bears (1-1) - Tricky affair to predict as teams aim to get the season moving, yet home field advantage will count here albeit in a low scoring affair
Las Vegas Raiders (0-2) at Tennessee Titans (0-2) - Someone's season is starting Sunday, yet neither team has wanted to win as yet. The Raiders have the explosive players and the Titans could turn it round but this is two teams with bad luck facing off against each other. Raiders by a field goal.
Kansas City Chiefs (2-0) at Indianapolis Colts (0-1-1) - The Chiefs looked to have clicked into gear and not missing Hill at all. The defence should eat up the Colts who have flattered to deceive to date, expect Ryan to turn the ball over plenty and KC to motor to another win
Detroit Lions (1-1) at Minnesota Vikings (1-1) - The Vikings (well Cousins) came crashing back to earth on Monday night in Philly with a classic 3INT prime time outing. The Lions lost a game scoring 35 points and scored 36 in a victory last week. They seem to have a bit more invention on offense this year and enough game changers on D to make some noise and not fear going into US Bank Stadium. Fancy Detroit for a road upset here.
Baltimore (1-1) at New England (1-1) - Both teams sit at .500 yet have huge question marks. The Ravens were run ragged by Miami last week, whereas this will be a more attritonal affair in the trenches. Lamar has the x-factor but Damien Harris holds the key for the Patriots in their first home game of season.
Cincinnati Bengals (0-2) at New York Jets (1-1) - Its Burrow v Flacco. One for the ages here. Old vs new. AFC best vs AFC worst from last year yet the Jets have the better record and their D-line has enough potency to give Burrow some sack fever again. Jets might just have enough if the Bengals again fail to click. Jets by 4
Philadelphia Eagles (2-0) at Washington Commanders (1-1) - Will Carson Wentz haunt his former side, well it is reliant upon his defence stopping the run machine of Philly and Jalen Hurts who shows flashes of brilliance in each game thus far. However, the weapons at the Eagles disposal is too much for Washington to overcome here. Eagles stay perfect
New Orleans Saints (1-1) at Carolina Panthers (0-2) - The disappointing Panthers return home versus the Saints for a tough divisional battle. The Saints showed some battle but with Jameis Winston less than 100 percent with back injuries the opportunity for Carolina to get on the board here.
Jacksonville Jaguars (1-1) at Los Angeles Chargers (1-1) - This should be an intriguing contest. Jags are pretenders to the throne and their division is wide open and perhaps they are facing the similarly upstart Chargers who despite losing to the Chiefs had their moments. Hopefully Herbert is 100 % if not the potential road win is on the cards due to the Jaguars offensive capabilities.
Los Angeles Rams (1-1) at Arizona Cardinals (1-1) - this is a game about consistency, can Kyler Murray put four quarters of electrifying play together or will the Rams defence upset his rhythm, while they had kittens nearly versus the Falcons last week you feel experience will be key here. Rams in a close one.
Atlanta Falcons (0-2) at Seattle Seahawks (1-1) - but for a few plays going the other way, the Falcons could be 2-0 instead they are winless and are on the road versus the Seahawks, a team with a bit of fight left but no playmakers. Geno Smith versus Marcus Mariota is one for the die hards but again home field should count for much here. Similar to Chicago's contest.
Green Bay Packers (1-1) at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-0) - speaking of history, Rodgers v Brady one more time. Tampa have a plethora of injuries and need to get some sort of fluidity in their offense if possible, while their D was more impressive in New Orleans last week. It seems Green Bay are giving the ball more to Aaron Jones and not Rodgers, so if the Bucs can stop the run they win the game.
San Francisco 49ers (1-1) at Denver Broncos (1-1) - Sunday Night Football was made for Jimmy G, the true Mr. Unlimited, there is nothing he cannot do. While the question marks remain on Denver and Nathaniel Hackett's playcalling and unwillingness to let Russ cook coupled with a limp red-zone efficiency, you think the 49ers have a little bit more to offer and with George Kittle possibly returning and their sterner defence the 49ers are primed to take first place in the competitive NFC West
Monday Night Football
Dallas Cowboys (1-1) at New York Giants (2-0) - the game that is on prime time every season features an undefeated Giants side who will be hopeful that Daniel Jones can lead them to victory, although Micah Parsons and his fellow Cowboys defence look ready to wreck havoc on the G-Men. Cooper Rush led the Boys to an unlikely victory last week but a two game winning streak is here for the taking.
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