Hard to trust an offense that struggles vs pressure...

Right now the Denver Broncos are still having issues scoring the ball with consistency. Even with coach Sean Payton taking over the playcalling, the offensive output still isn't what we saw from them last season. Despite their loss to the 49ers, I like how the offense still was in position to give their team a chance to win the game. I like their consistency and output on the road.

This Minnesota Vikings defense is a stifling one and does a great job of applying constant pressure. When you look at the struggles of the Saints offense this season, it is a combination of their inability to run the ball and QB Tyler Shough's inability to operate vs pressure. That is a recipe for disaster vs Minnesota.

While I do like the Colts defense and their ability to create some pressure against the Steelers and give their offense more opportunities with the ball. I just don't trust the Colts offense-- outside of RB Jonathan Taylor--to pose a serious threat to the Steelers. Look for Pittsburgh to limit his effectiveness on the ground and make this a Daniel Jones vs Aaron Rodgers game.

It's an unfortunate situation for the Panthers in this ball game. They not only lost the game vs the Browns last week, but lost some key contributors on defense in the secondary. That's not the position you want to be thin in facing the Lions passing attack.

All things being equal, both offenses will find little success in the passing game. Where this game can and will be decided is in the run game. Plus, if I had to trust a QB vs pressure and playing within the margins, it would be Patrick Mahomes. I also give the RB edge to the Chiefs as well.

I like the mentality of the Vikings defense coming into this season. Regardless of what the offensive side of the ball will look like or play like on game day, you know the Vikings defense will be the consistent one of the team. I didn't like how the Bucs looked vs the Browns defensive line and face an even more difficult matchup in this one.

I like that Jameis Winston will introduce the deep passing game to the Giants offense with him as the starter. He looked like a guy last week who was pressing when thrust into the lineup. In this matchup vs the Titans, the Giants actually have the advantage on the perimeter and playing in inclement weather benefits the offense.

I thought the Bengals revamped defense did exactly what it was supposed to do in their opener. They turned the ball over and made things difficult for the Bucs. Conversely it was a very un-Texans-like defensive performance vs Buffalo. What gives Houston the edge is that Burrow is coming into this game a bit banged up and that's just enough for me to trust the Houston defense in a bounce-back spot.

It has not been a particularly good stretch of game for Patriots QB Drake Maye dating back to the last four games of 2025 and last week to begin the season. He's got to be able to navigate vs pressure better. Now he'll be without his #1 option in WR AJ Brown for at least a month. Just not good vibes entering this game against a Steelers defense that will send a variety of looks his way.

Lost in the wacky, points-filled game last weekend vs the Bears is the fact that the Panthers also scored damn near 40 points themselves. Sure, they have to be better defensively but you don't have those same types of worries and concern vs this particular Falcons offense. Also, I fully expect the offense we saw last week from the Panthers to be the same offense we see this week vs Atlanta.

You do have to give it up to Saints QB Tyler Shough for being able to battle back after giving the ball away three times vs Detroit, nearly getting the victory in overtime. But it's those turnovers and lack of pocket presence that scares me the most against this Ravens team. This game will look like the Colts game for Baltimore.

We saw both offenses really answer the call last weekend, scoring 30 points in each matchup. We're looking forward to seeing which defense will be more than likely showing up to play better in Week 2. I believe with both teams being able to score offensively, this game will come down to a field goal.

Denver returns a good amount of their personnel from last year's AFC Championship Game appearance. Most importantly, their QB Bo Nix returns and looked like himself in the preseason. For this particular matchup, it'll be the Broncos defense that'll present the biggest challenge to Kansas City and a returning Patrick Mahomes.

Defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks still looks like a juggernaut in the NFL this season. Rarely do you see a team that won the Super Bowl retain a good amount of their key contributors from that team. While the Patriots have vastly upgraded at WR and have strengthened the offensive line, I still believe the Seahawks still own a slight edge in this game and why the line is only at three points.