Eyes On NFL: Week 3 Games To Watch

By @TrueGodImmortal

Week 3 is amongst us. I would be lying if I didn't admit that the NFL season so far hasn't been that great. For some reason, the games weren't that great, and while it isn't likely we see a lot of great games this week, there are a few to keep your eyes open for. Let's take a look at those.

*Denver Broncos vs Buffalo Bills

-So, my bias is showing. This game shouldn't be that close, but you never know. The Broncos are coming off two solid wins, while the Bills look rather uneven in the games we've seen them in so far. Will Trevor Siemian have another solid performance and continue his growth as a QB? Will the Denver defense dominate once again? This alone makes it worth the watch. I have Denver winning in convincing fashion, but it could honestly go either way depending on how the defense shows up.

*Houston Texans vs New England Patriots 

-Technically, this game shouldn't even be close. However, the Patriots aren't as unstoppable as they once seemed. After a win over the terrible Saints defense, one has to wonder what will happen against a better Texans defense? Tom Brady had a great game in week 2, and I expect him to continue that. What happens if he doesn't? The Patriots fall to 1-2, and the Texans walk away with a huge upset. It's unlikely that the Texans will win, but I would definitely like to see it happen. For that reason alone, the game is worth watching.

*New Orleans Saints vs Carolina Panthers 

-Let me be clear: The Saints are terrible. However, the Panthers are trying to find their form despite being 2-0. Can the Panthers improve? Will the loss of Greg Olsen really hurt them? Will Drew Brees finally turn those stats into a victory? While the Saints aren't a threat to win anything in the NFC South, it'll be very interesting to see how this plays out and if the Panthers can start the season with a 3-0 start, a far cry from how they started the season last year.

*Detroit Lions vs Atlanta Falcons

-In terms of the most competitive game of the week, this should be the one. Matthew Stafford and the 2-0 Lions against the defending NFC Champions and the reigning MVP, Matt Ryan and the 2-0 Atlanta Falcons. This is a big time game as both teams are undefeated and one will leave with a blemish on their season record. This could be a shootout and a tale of two defenses slugging it out, which could work in favor of the Falcons. Will the Lions walk away with the win or can the Falcons get the W and start 3-0 to help continue to try and wash away the memory of blowing that 28-3 Super Bowl lead.

*New York Giants vs Philadelphia Eagles 

-The Giants suck right now. They're at the bottom of the NFC East and need a win badly. Will they get one this week? Not if the Eagles have anything to say about it. The Eagles have a chance to surprise the world by taking a win and possibly moving into the top spot in the division. Eli Manning isn't looking too good so far in his first two games and even with the return of Odell, it doesn't seem like the Giants are going to do the damage expected. Will we see the Eagles and Carson Wentz pull out a big time victory and the Giants fall further? All signs right now point to yes, but one can never be too sure with a team as unpredictable as the Eagles. That makes the game intriguing to watch.

*Oakland Raiders vs Washington Redskins 

-This is the last game I'll discuss and I'm actually excited to see this one. The Raiders look pretty good and the Redskins bounced back and pulled out a solid win after a tough week 1 loss. While Washington doesn't look too impressive, they have a tough team that can fight until the end and win a game. The Raiders however are looking more and more comfortable on the field and with Marshawn Lynch getting accustomed once again to the football field and Derek Carr already looking like a MVP candidate again, I would bet on the Raiders winning this one, but not without a fight from the Redskins. This game looks easy to pick like all of the games on this list, but they all could go either way, which makes them so intriguing to watch.

-True 

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Eyes On NFL: Week 2 Games To Watch

By @TrueGodImmortal 

The NFL is back. And back with a vengeance. After an interesting first week, we take a moment to look ahead to week 2 and the games you should keep an eye on. There are plenty of games to watch, but today, I'll focus on just 6 games that could be entertaining and enjoyable. Let's take a look.

*Minnesota Vikings vs Pittsburgh Steelers 

-Sam Bradford invoked the spirit of Aaron Rodgers, Tom Brady, and Peyton Manning for one game as he led the Vikings to a dominant victory over the Saints. Will he have the same success against a better Steelers defense? Will Big Ben dominate with AB seeming more focused than ever? All of these elements make for an interesting contrast and what should be a great game throughout. Usually, this wouldn't be a game I would want to see, but the drama of last week and the Vikings performance and lackluster Steelers performance against the lowly Browns makes me intrigued at this matchup.

*New England Patriots vs New Orleans Saints 

-I am pleased to report that the Patriots are 0-1 to start the season. I'm pleased to report the Saints are also 0-1 to start the season. I am NOT pleased to report that one of these teams has to win this Sunday. This aside, the Patriots could honestly respond with fire power and an excellent performance from Tom Brady who looked rather pedestrian against the Chiefs defense. Still, aside from this, the Saints will want to play better defense and avoid giving up huge yardage in the air or on the ground. Two teams coming off of a loss with something to prove? This could be a great game. I just wish neither team could win.

*Philadelphia Eagles vs Kansas City Chiefs

-The Eagles don't look horrible. They don't look great either but they don't look horrible. They picked up a solid win over the Redskins, which was not much of a surprise to me. However, their competition is a bit different. The Chiefs defense helped to make Tom Brady look regular in the first game of the season, so one has to assume they will be a problem for Carson Wentz as well. Alex Smith had a great performance against the Patriots and if he keeps that up against the Eagles, that could very well be a game for the ages. Time will tell how this game goes.

*Dallas Cowboys vs Denver Broncos 

-My Broncos scared the shit out of me. They almost gave up a huge lead to the Chargers, but managed to pull out a victory. However, Trevor Siemian looked pretty good in the early parts of the game and the third quarter, and he seems more comfortable in the role of starting QB. Jamaal Charles looked solid in his Broncos debut aside from a fumble, and CJ Anderson was solid, but the receiver core is strong for the Broncos and their defense can be suffocating at times. On the flip side, the Cowboys had a dominant performance against their rival the New York Giants, and with Ezekiel Elliott possibly being able to play for a majority of the season, this could be a huge boost for them. Still, the unknown of how Dak will play, how the Cowboys will be defensively this game, and more make this all an intriguing matchup.

*Green Bay Packers vs Atlanta Falcons 

-The rematch of the NFC Championship. The Packers. The Falcons. Aaron Rodgers. Matt Ryan. This should be a great game. I think the Packers have the slight advantage, but after both teams pulled out hard fought victories in week 1, one has to wonder what each team will bring in week 2. I think you should expect a shootout with both QBs going at the secondary and hopefully, this ends up as a high scoring game. Still, regardless, the Packers and Falcons is always an intriguing matchup and with this being the NFC Championship rematch, this should not disappoint.

*Detroit Lions vs New York Giants 

-Matthew Stafford threw a pick 6 early in the week 1 game. He responded by throwing for 4 touchdowns and leading his team to a huge victory. On the other side, Eli Manning struggled without Odell Beckham Jr. and couldn't get Brandon Marshall or many other receivers actively involved. One has to imagine that both QBs are focused for two separate reasons. Overall, this game has the elements to become a classic, especially if Stafford continues his rhythm and Eli can find his. I'll be glued to the TV to see what goes down in this game for sure.

There you have it. 6 games this week to watch out for in the NFL as the 2nd week commences. Will this week be an epic week in football? We'll have to wait and see.

-True

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