NFL 2023: Week 2 Preview

Week 2 is already here. Check out each matchup below.

First & Jenn’s Game of the Week:

Minnesota Vikings @ Philadelphia Eagles

When: Thursday, September 14, 2023 @ 8:15 PM ET

Television: Prime Video: Al Michaels, Kirk Herbstreit, Kaylee Hartung

Radio: Westwood One: Ian Eagle, Jason McCourty, Devin McCourty

Notes: Both teams meet again in primetime. The Eagles look to have another flawless record early in the season, but the Vikings are looking for revenge.

All-Time History: MIN leads series, 15-11

Prediction: Eagles

First & Jenn’s Game to Skip:

Indianapolis Colts @ Houston Texans

When: Sunday, September 17, 2023 @ 1:00 PM ET

Television: FOX: Chris Myers, Robert Smith, Jen Hale

Notes: Both rookie quarterbacks look to break records this week as they continue to develop with their teams.

All-Time History: IND leads series, 31-10-1

Prediction: Colts

Green Bay Packers @ Atlanta Falcons

When: Sunday, September 17, 2023 @ 1:00 PM ET

Television: FOX: Kenny Albert, Jonathan Vilma, Shannon Spake

Notes: Teams with young quarterbacks look to take the win this weekend. Both teams are basically on equal footing heading into this matchup.

All-Time History: GB leads series, 17-14

Prediction: Packers

Las Vegas Raiders @ Buffalo Bills

When: Sunday, September 17, 2023 @ 1:00 PM ET

Television: CBS: Kevin Harlan, Trent Green, Melanie Collins

Notes: Garoppolo had a good Week 1, Allen not so much. The Raiders are looking for their second win to immediately turn things around from last season, but the Bills window of opportunity is closing.

All-Time History: LV leads series, 21-19

Prediction: Bills

Baltimore Ravens @ Cincinnati Bengals

When: Sunday, September 17, 2023 @ 1:00 PM ET

Television: CBS: Andrew Catalon, Tiki Barber, Matt Ryan, AJ Ross

Notes: There are quite a few storylines to follow this week. One quarterback had a great Week 1, the other did not. Jackson and the Ravens look to begin 2-0 for the first time since 2020, but the Bengals look for an answer to their Week 1 loss.

All-Time History: BAL leads series, 28-26

Prediction: Bengals

Seattle Seahawks @ Detroit Lions

When: Sunday, September 17, 2023 @ 1:00 PM ET

Television: FOX: Kevin Burkhardt, Greg Olsen, Erin Andrews, Tom Rinaldi

Notes: Both quarterbacks had an average Week 1 performance. It will be interesting to see how they answer this week.

All-Time History: SEA leads series, 11-5

Prediction: Lions

Kansas City Chiefs @ Jacksonville Jaguars

When: Sunday, September 17, 2023 @ 1:00 PM ET

Television: CBS: Ian Eagle, Charles Davis, Evan Washburn

Notes: I’m very interested in this matchup because with Kelce gone, the Jaguars kind of have a shot to dominate much, if not all, of this game.

All-Time History: KC leads series, 8-6

Prediction: Jaguars

Chicago Bears @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers

When: Sunday, September 17, 2023 @ 1:00 PM ET

Television: FOX: Joe Davis, Daryl Johnston, Pam Oliver

Notes: The Bears had a troubling start to the season, but I think they find their footing against Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers. The Bears wipe the board in offensive and defensive stats against the Bucs this season.

All-Time History: CHI leads series, 40-21

Prediction: Bears

Los Angeles Chargers @ Tennessee Titans

When: Sunday, September 17, 2023 @ 1:00 PM ET

Television: CBS: Tom McCarthy, James Lofton, Jay Feely, Tiffany Blackmon

Notes: I haven’t been too confident in the Titans, so I think the Chargers bounce back this week.

All-Time History: LAC leads series, 28-15-1

Prediction: Chargers

New York Giants @ Arizona Cardinals

When: Sunday, September 17, 2023 @ 4:05 PM ET

Television: FOX: Adam Amin, Mark Schlereth, Kristina Pink

Notes: Coming off of a terrible Week 1, I think the Giants bounce back against the Cardinals having experience against head coach Johnathan Gannon.

All-Time History: NYG leads series, 80-46-2

Prediction: Giants

San Francisco 49ers @ Los Angeles Rams

When: Sunday, September 17, 2023 @ 4:05 PM ET

Television: FOX: Kevin Kugler, Mark Sanchez, Laura Okmin

Notes: The 49ers had a fierce week last week, but now they face Aaron Donald and the Rams defense. I’m very interested in seeing how the 49ers work in real adversity.

All-Time History: SF leads series, 76-67-3

Prediction: 49ers

New York Jets @ Dallas Cowboys

When: Sunday, September 17, 2023 @ 4:25 PM ET

Television: CBS: Jim Nantz, Tony Romo, Tracy Wolfson

Notes: With Aaron Rodgers down, I think the Cowboys might have their way against the Jets – but the Jets are also a lot younger and faster.

All-Time History: DAL lead series, 7-5

Prediction: Cowboys

Washington Commanders @ Denver Broncos

When: Sunday, September 17, 2023 @ 4:25 PM ET

Television: CBS: Spero Dedes, Adam Archuleta, Aditi Kinkhabwala

Notes: Sam Howell had an impressive Week 1 versus the Cardinals and now visit the Broncos who look to get their first win of the season with a pretty good defense. 

All-Time History: DEN lead series, 8-6

Prediction: Broncos

Miami Dolphins @ New England Patriots

When: Sunday, September 17, 2023 @ 8:20 PM ET

Television: NBC: Mike Tirico, Cris Collinsworth, Melissa Stark

Radio: Westwood One: Ryan Radtke, Mike Golic

Notes: The Dolphins come off of a fiery Week 1 totaling the most yards of any offense since 2019 with 536 yards. The Patriots look to bounce back and scheme against this intense Miami offense.

All-Time History: MIA leads series, 59-53

Prediction: Dolphins

New Orleans Saints @ Carolina Panthers

When: Monday, September 18, 2023 @ 7:15 PM ET

Television: ESPN: Chris Fowler, Louis Riddick, Dan Orlovsky, Laura Rutledge

Radio: Westwood One: Bill Rosinski, Tony Boselli

Notes: The Saints are coming off of a close win last week to start strong, but the Panthers have the upperhand with home field and playing a Monday Night Football game for the first time since December 2018 against the Saints.

All-Time History: Series tied, 28-28

Prediction: Saints

Cleveland Browns @ Pittsburgh Steelers

When: Monday, September 18, 2023 @ 8:15 PM ET

Television: ABC: Joe Buck, Troy Aikman, Lisa Salters

Radio: Westwood One: Kevin Harlan, Kurt Warner

Notes: The Browns have the opportunity to go 2-0 on the season for the first time since 1993, but the Steelers look to bounce back from a tough loss on the road against the 49ers.

All-Time History: PIT leads series, 78-61-1

Prediction: Browns

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