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Sunday: Washington Redskins @ Houston Texans
What to Expect:
The Redskins travel to Reliant Stadium to face a pair of fierce pass rushers in JJ Watt and Jadeveon Clowney, two men who will wreak havoc on RG3's opening week and allow Houston's questionable secondary to excel to some degree against three great pass catchers in DJax, Garcon, and Roberts. Under the radar until week 1 is Jordan Reed, who will have one hell of a game in his return to the field. I expect the Redskins to try everything within reason to counter Watt and Clowney's aggresive play, but it won't matter. Defensively, I actually like what Washington boasts on that side of the ball in Orakpo, Kerrigan, and Keenan Robinson. What remains to be seen is if their secondary has figured out that you're supposed to try keep opposing receivers from catching the ball, yet.
The Texans have a nice looking defense and an offense that has every piece but one, as of yet. Ryan Fitzpatrick has always been capable as a passer, but his decision making consistently brings into question whether or not he actually attended Harvard. If he can minimize mistakes, and he should be able to with two good receivers and a great running back in Arian Foster, this game should be in hand for the Texans offense. The defense will hold its own against the erratic and inconsistent Griffin, and there is an alarmingly good chance that Griffin could get hurt if he's not careful, because Watt and Clowney will crush him a few times.
Prediction: Texans 27 Redskins 16
The ferocity of Watt and Clowney proves to be a turnover producing machine, forcing two strip sacks of RG3 and leading to double digit points by an offense that allows Ryan Fitzpatrick to play within his means. As long as Fitzpatrick doesn't try to do too much, this game is in hand for the Texans.
Sunday: Jacksonville Jaguars @ Philadelphia Eagles
What to Expect:
Fresh off a division win, the Eagles offense comes back for 2014 with severely limited outside weapons. The loss of DeSean Jackson, and the always-in-question health of Jeremy Maclin, will pose questions for the Eagles aerial attack. Nick Foles is going to throw more than one interception, this season, and those INTs are going to get started against a nice Jaguars defense that boasts a very solid secondary in its second year under Gus Bradley. The Eagles will put points on the board thanks the the malevolent genius of Chip Kelly. Like most NFC East teams, the big questions lie on the other side of the ball for Philadelphia. Can they stop anyone?
The Jaguars arrive in Philadelphia with an underachieving starting quarterback, new starting tailback, and question filled receiving corps. Why Blake Bortles isn't starting under center is beyond me, but the Jags offense will have to do the best it can to make up for mediocrity in the flesh, Chad Henne. Defensively, the Jags will make some plays against this Eagles offense that will catch the eye of fans and analysts league wide, and even if they don't win this game, the Jaguars will prove that they are on the rise.
Prediction: Eagles 23 Jags 17
The Jaguars defense is going to put the clamps on that Eagles offense, but will undoubtedly fall short due to Chad Henne and his erratic play. What will keep the Jags in the game is a steady dose of the underrated Toby Gerhart, who runs with ferocity and doesn't waste time trying to juke and gain twenty when he can gain 3 to 5 and move the chains, consistently. The Eagles will sorely miss DeSean Jackson, even though Zach Ertz is going to have a nice game. Jeremy Maclin will be tested by this Jags secondary, and Eagles fans should celebrate Maclin's performance as long as he makes it through the game, even if he doesn't catch a single pass.
Sunday: San Francisco 49ers @ Dallas Cowboys
What to Expect:
Consistently mocked for their porous defense, the Dallas Cowboys offense is going to come into this game with a chip on its shoulder, and Tony Romo is going to play like he's possessed. DeMarco Murray will run the rock for well over 100 yards, and he'll score a first half touchdown, to boot. Romo will throw for 2 scores, one to Dez and one to Gavin Escobar, and the Cowboys will score plenty of points. Defensively, though, they'll resemble a bargain brand paper towel exposed to water. The 49ers will run all over the Cowboys front 7, and though Dallas' secondary will appear to be much improved, the legs of Gore and Kaepernick are going to be do most of the damage
Colin Kaepernick is going to come into this game trying to prove that he's worth the incentives in his contract, but he'll fail to do so as a passer. He'll be picked off twice, once by Brandon Carr, and once on a tipped pass. Nevertheless, the Cowboys can't consistently cover either Anquan Boldin or Vernon Davis (nobody can), and Kaepernick will find each at opportune times. Defensively, the losses keep piling up for the 49ers, and though their defense will be as solid as ever later in the season, they're going to have one hell of a time keeping up with Dallas' offense when Navarro Bowman, Aldon Smith, and Ray McDonald aren't in uniform.
Prediction: Cowboys 34 SF 30
It'll turn into an old fashioned shootout, and one team has the far superior quarterback. While Kaepernick will rush for 60-80 yards, his passing turnovers will doom the 49ers, in the long run. At the end of the season, San Francisco will have the far superior team, but Dallas will sneak out an upset win in week one due to a 49er defense that's missing too many pieces and the mountain sized chip on the Cowboys' shoulder.
MNF: New York Giants @ Detroit Lions
Note: See NFC North Week 1 Prediction Thread for write up of this game.
What to Expect:
The Redskins travel to Reliant Stadium to face a pair of fierce pass rushers in JJ Watt and Jadeveon Clowney, two men who will wreak havoc on RG3's opening week and allow Houston's questionable secondary to excel to some degree against three great pass catchers in DJax, Garcon, and Roberts. Under the radar until week 1 is Jordan Reed, who will have one hell of a game in his return to the field. I expect the Redskins to try everything within reason to counter Watt and Clowney's aggresive play, but it won't matter. Defensively, I actually like what Washington boasts on that side of the ball in Orakpo, Kerrigan, and Keenan Robinson. What remains to be seen is if their secondary has figured out that you're supposed to try keep opposing receivers from catching the ball, yet.
The Texans have a nice looking defense and an offense that has every piece but one, as of yet. Ryan Fitzpatrick has always been capable as a passer, but his decision making consistently brings into question whether or not he actually attended Harvard. If he can minimize mistakes, and he should be able to with two good receivers and a great running back in Arian Foster, this game should be in hand for the Texans offense. The defense will hold its own against the erratic and inconsistent Griffin, and there is an alarmingly good chance that Griffin could get hurt if he's not careful, because Watt and Clowney will crush him a few times.
Prediction: Texans 27 Redskins 16
The ferocity of Watt and Clowney proves to be a turnover producing machine, forcing two strip sacks of RG3 and leading to double digit points by an offense that allows Ryan Fitzpatrick to play within his means. As long as Fitzpatrick doesn't try to do too much, this game is in hand for the Texans.
Sunday: Jacksonville Jaguars @ Philadelphia Eagles
What to Expect:
Fresh off a division win, the Eagles offense comes back for 2014 with severely limited outside weapons. The loss of DeSean Jackson, and the always-in-question health of Jeremy Maclin, will pose questions for the Eagles aerial attack. Nick Foles is going to throw more than one interception, this season, and those INTs are going to get started against a nice Jaguars defense that boasts a very solid secondary in its second year under Gus Bradley. The Eagles will put points on the board thanks the the malevolent genius of Chip Kelly. Like most NFC East teams, the big questions lie on the other side of the ball for Philadelphia. Can they stop anyone?
The Jaguars arrive in Philadelphia with an underachieving starting quarterback, new starting tailback, and question filled receiving corps. Why Blake Bortles isn't starting under center is beyond me, but the Jags offense will have to do the best it can to make up for mediocrity in the flesh, Chad Henne. Defensively, the Jags will make some plays against this Eagles offense that will catch the eye of fans and analysts league wide, and even if they don't win this game, the Jaguars will prove that they are on the rise.
Prediction: Eagles 23 Jags 17
The Jaguars defense is going to put the clamps on that Eagles offense, but will undoubtedly fall short due to Chad Henne and his erratic play. What will keep the Jags in the game is a steady dose of the underrated Toby Gerhart, who runs with ferocity and doesn't waste time trying to juke and gain twenty when he can gain 3 to 5 and move the chains, consistently. The Eagles will sorely miss DeSean Jackson, even though Zach Ertz is going to have a nice game. Jeremy Maclin will be tested by this Jags secondary, and Eagles fans should celebrate Maclin's performance as long as he makes it through the game, even if he doesn't catch a single pass.
Sunday: San Francisco 49ers @ Dallas Cowboys
What to Expect:
Consistently mocked for their porous defense, the Dallas Cowboys offense is going to come into this game with a chip on its shoulder, and Tony Romo is going to play like he's possessed. DeMarco Murray will run the rock for well over 100 yards, and he'll score a first half touchdown, to boot. Romo will throw for 2 scores, one to Dez and one to Gavin Escobar, and the Cowboys will score plenty of points. Defensively, though, they'll resemble a bargain brand paper towel exposed to water. The 49ers will run all over the Cowboys front 7, and though Dallas' secondary will appear to be much improved, the legs of Gore and Kaepernick are going to be do most of the damage
Colin Kaepernick is going to come into this game trying to prove that he's worth the incentives in his contract, but he'll fail to do so as a passer. He'll be picked off twice, once by Brandon Carr, and once on a tipped pass. Nevertheless, the Cowboys can't consistently cover either Anquan Boldin or Vernon Davis (nobody can), and Kaepernick will find each at opportune times. Defensively, the losses keep piling up for the 49ers, and though their defense will be as solid as ever later in the season, they're going to have one hell of a time keeping up with Dallas' offense when Navarro Bowman, Aldon Smith, and Ray McDonald aren't in uniform.
Prediction: Cowboys 34 SF 30
It'll turn into an old fashioned shootout, and one team has the far superior quarterback. While Kaepernick will rush for 60-80 yards, his passing turnovers will doom the 49ers, in the long run. At the end of the season, San Francisco will have the far superior team, but Dallas will sneak out an upset win in week one due to a 49er defense that's missing too many pieces and the mountain sized chip on the Cowboys' shoulder.
MNF: New York Giants @ Detroit Lions
Note: See NFC North Week 1 Prediction Thread for write up of this game.
