NFL Week 2 Preview

AFC Championship - Jacksonville Jaguars v New England Patriots
AFC Championship - Jacksonville Jaguars v New England Patriots

Potential Game Of The Week - New England Patriots vs Jacksonville Jaguars

It is going to be the AFC Championship rematch game. There is a lot of drama leading into this game. Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey had a tirade on NFL players, Ramsey didn't let someone named Rob Gronkowski out of the fire, Ramsey said that the only reason Gronkowski is a good player is Tom Brady and if he were on a different team he would not be that good of a receiver.

The matchup of Tom Brady vs the Jacksonville Defence will be the highlight of the game. Can Brady get into the minds of the Jaguars defense? The secondary for the Jaguars headed by Pro Bowl players Jalen Ramsey and AJ Bouye will have their hands full with Brady.

Malik Jackson and Calais Campbell will have to keep Brady on his toes by pressuring the quarterback to make some mistakes. Where the defense for the Jaguars is legit and ready to pound on Brady and the New England Patriots, the offense is where the Jaguars always have the tough time to win those close games.

Blake Bortles still looked like a rookie quarterback in week 1. The Jaguars receiving core led by Dede Westbrook might struggle again because of running back Leonard Fournette being unable to play. The passing game might struggle because the best passing comes from consistent rushing.

The New England Patriots should be able to score some points on offense on the stout defense of the Jaguars. The issue lies in that the attack of the Jaguars will have lots of problems with the consistent, dependable Patriots defense.

Potential Upset Of The Week - Cleveland Browns vs New Orleans Saints

New Orleans Saints v Cleveland Browns
New Orleans Saints v Cleveland Browns

After the Cleveland Browns almost shocked the nation by beating the Pittsburgh Steelers, the mighty Browns have another chance to upset another team.

The New Orleans Saints just got defeated by Ryan Fitzpatrick and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a shootout last week. This game will be another barnburner where the Browns could potentially beat the New Orleans Saints. The Cleveland Browns defense is a lot better than the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive team.

The Browns pass rush could become a problem for the Saints and lead to Drew Brees making throws that could lead to takeaways for the Browns as they did against the Steelers offense in week one.

The Saints' defense has been a subject of worrisome. The attacking possibilities allowed by the Saints defense to the Buccaneers last week was horrifying. The same result could happen this week.

Cleveland's offense has many weapons that could make the Saints defense struggle mightly again. Saints head coach Sean Payton might be in the hot seat if the New Orleans Saints lose.

Key Battles

AFC Championship - Jacksonville Jaguars v New England Patriots
AFC Championship - Jacksonville Jaguars v New England Patriots

Jalen Ramsey vs Rob Gronkowski

The two players might not line up against each other, but the words that Ramsey spoke about Gronkowski will have lit a fire under the tight end. Rob Gronkowski will be looking to show Ramsey and the Jaguars that he is more than what Tom Brady makes him. Look for Ramsey and Gronkowski mouthing each other in the entire game.

Zeke Elliott vs Saquon Barkley

The next great running back was drafted this year by the New York Giants in Saquon Barkley. The rookie had moments in his first week against the robust Jags defense and showed he can be a difference maker. The last great running back drafted was Zeke Elliott of the Dallas Cowboys. Both running backs should have an easier time running the ball as the run defense of the two teams is not very strong. The winner of the running game might be the winner of this Sunday's night game.

Aaron Rodgers vs Minnesota Vikings Defence

If last week was any indication of how much of a player Aaron Rodgers is, this week might be an even bigger test. Last week's game the Chicago Bears were running nightmares on Rodgers, and he hurt his knee but came back one-legged. Rodgers brought the Green Bay Packers all the way from 20 points down to win while hopping on one knee. This week with an injured knee he will again be facing a robust defense from Minnesota. The Vikings will know that Rodgers won't be 100% and will be trying to get to him early and often. Will Rodgers have another memorable game like last week? Let's wait and see!

Kansas City Chiefs v Los Angeles Chargers
Kansas City Chiefs v Los Angeles Chargers

Fantasy Football Starters

RB Melvin Gordon, Los Angeles Chargers vs Buffalo Bills

QB Alex Smith, Washington Redskins vs Indianapolis Colts

WR Jarvis Landry, Cleveland Browns vs New Orleans Saints

TE Jimmy Graham, Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings

Seattle Seahawks v Denver Broncos
Seattle Seahawks v Denver Broncos

Fantasy Football Bench

RB David Johnson, Arizona Cardinals vs Los Angeles Rams

QB Russell Wilson, Seattle Seahawks vs Chicago Bears

WR Devonte Adams, Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings

TE Any Seattle Seahawks, Seattle Seahawks vs Chicago Bears

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Edited by Victor R. Lopez M.