We went 1-for-3 with our bold predictions for NFL Week 1, and we could’ve been even bolder with our take that the Chicago Bears and Carolina Panthers would combine to score 60 points. The Bears nearly scored 60 on their own!
Let’s gun for a better hit percentage with our bold predictions for Week 2.
This isn’t the hottest take you’ll see this week, but the Jets are 3.5-point underdogs and have less than a 40 percent chance to beat the Packers, according to the betting odds. Based on what we saw out of Green Bay in Week 1, though, this team is in danger of falling to 0-2.
Without Josh Jacobs on the field, the Packers rushed for only 66 yards on 21 total carries against the Minnesota Vikings. The offensive line looked even worse than advertised, and Jordan Love notoriously struggles under pressure.
The Jets should be able to run the ball efficiently in this matchup, and the Packers can’t put pressure on Geno Smith and force him into mistakes.
The Chicago Bears won’t crack 21 points or 325 total yards
Chicago’s offense is the talk of the town after putting up 59 points and 552 yards of offense against the Carolina Panthers in Week 1, but this won’t be as easy. The Minnesota Vikings and defensive coordinator Brian Flores know how to slow down this high-powered unit.
