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15 predictions for this weekend's NFL games: We picked upsets, sleepers, TD scorers and more
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In Short: Fantasy football analysts and NFL experts predict upsets, sleeper picks, and top performers for the upcoming games.
Fantasy football writer Eric Moody and analyst Matt Bowen from ESPN suggest sleepers and players who will find the end zone in Week 2.
Moody highlights three sleepers, while Bowen predicts three players who will score touchdowns.
Ben Solak, another ESPN analyst, offers three wild-card predictions for the weekend.
The Denver Broncos are favored to beat the San Francisco 49ers, but with the 49ers missing key player Nick Bosa, the game could be closer than expected.
CBS Sports' Pete Prisco predicts the Jacksonville Jaguars will upset the Denver Broncos, citing the Broncos' recent loss to the Chiefs and the Jaguars' strong performance against them last December.
Prisco also predicts the Indianapolis Colts will keep the Kansas City Chiefs close, despite the Chiefs' strong running game.
USA Today's expert analysis suggests the Baltimore Ravens will run their way to a 2-0 record against a defense that struggled in Week 1.
Pete Prisco also predicts the Los Angeles Chargers will bounce back against the Las Vegas Raiders, emphasizing the Chargers' need for a win after a recent embarrassing loss.
The Week 2 slate features high-stakes games, including five divisional matchups, giving fans plenty of opportunities to bet on the NFL.
What this adds
The predictions cover a range of games, from upsets to sleeper picks, providing a comprehensive guide for fans and bettors.
What's confirmed
- Fantasy football writer Eric Moody and analyst Matt Bowen from ESPN suggest sleepers and players who will find the end zone in Week 2.
- Moody highlights three sleepers, while Bowen predicts three players who will score touchdowns.
- Ben Solak, another ESPN analyst, offers three wild-card predictions for the weekend.
- The Denver Broncos are favored to beat the San Francisco 49ers, but with the 49ers missing key player Nick Bosa, the game could be closer than expected.
- CBS Sports' Pete Prisco predicts the Jacksonville Jaguars will upset the Denver Broncos, citing the Broncos' recent loss to the Chiefs and the Jaguars' strong performance against them last December.
- Prisco also predicts the Indianapolis Colts will keep the Kansas City Chiefs close, despite the Chiefs' strong running game.
- USA Today's expert analysis suggests the Baltimore Ravens will run their way to a 2-0 record against a defense that struggled in Week 1.
- Pete Prisco also predicts the Los Angeles Chargers will bounce back against the Las Vegas Raiders, emphasizing the Chargers' need for a win after a recent embarrassing loss.
- The Week 2 slate features high-stakes games, including five divisional matchups, giving fans plenty of opportunities to bet on the NFL.
What's still developing
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- But the Week 2 slate is also littered with games featuring teams looking to get off to a 2-0 start or avoid an 0-2 start.
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