15 predictions for NFL Week 2: Upset picks, fantasy sleepers, projected stat lines and more

15 predictions for NFL Week 2: Upset picks, fantasy sleepers, projected stat lines and more. Skip to main content Skip to navigation 15 predictions for NFL Week 2: Upset picks, fantasy sleepers, projected stat lines and moreDallas Cowboys49mMatt Bowen, +4 MoreEverything you need to know for NFL Week 2: 15 games on deck, 15 previews from our reporters and expertsNew York Giants1dNFL Nation, +4 MoreNFL Week 2 buzz: QB questions in Seattle, Minnesota and Atlanta?

What happened

Jump to: Upset picks | Projected stat lines Fantasy sleepers, surprises TD scorers | Other predictionsMaldonado predicts two upsetsJacksonville Jaguars +2. Then, analytics writer Seth Walder projected out stat lines for three players. Jump to: Top games | Under-the-radar Upset alert | Power rankings Heisman five | Two-minute drillThe rest of this week's headlinersFlorida State at Alabamaplay2:05As long as Alabama doesn't beat itself, Week 3 is smooth sailingFlorida State's trip to Tuscaloosa to take on Alabama feels like just the right time to go ahead and move Mike Novell's office down to subbasement C and talk to payroll about halting his direct deposits.

Fantasy football writer Eric Moody gives three sleepers, and analyst Matt Bowen suggests three players who will find the end zone. Walder predicts three stat linesRhamondre Stevenson, RB, New England Patriots: 16 carries, 63 rushing yards; 5 receptions, 42 receiving yards, 1 receiving touchdownSince 2023, running backs catch passes on 8% of dropbacks against man coverage but 15% against zone coverage. Moody predicts three fantasy sleepersJordan Love, QB, Green Bay Packers (rostered in 43. 2 fantasy points last week, Love should be an appealing streaming option. play0:35Packers look to avoid rare 0-2 startCaleb Douglas, WR, Miami Dolphins (34.

The wider picture

Solak makes four more predictionsRaiders RB Ashton Jeanty will lead the league in scrimmage yardsJeanty led the Raiders in both rushing yards (102) and receiving yards (45) last week in the Raiders' win over the Dolphins. First, our NFL Nation reporters take you inside the locker room with the best thing they heard this week, and ESPN Research provides a key stat to know. I know he had some impressive moments and didn't throw any picks in Minnesota's Week 1 win.

Houston may have to play without Pro Bowl wideout Nico Collins (hamstring), who was injured in practice Wednesday. — DJ Bien-AimeStat to know: The Bengals posted a 54% pass rush win rate in Week 1, the team's highest since November 2024. This is one I'm going to keep a close eye on especially because Burrow and Collins are entering the week banged up. — Solakplay1:45Compton on Burrow's back tightness: 'I would be afraid' as a Bengals fanInjuries: Bengals | TexansFantasy nugget: Montgomery finished Week 1 with 23 touches and 28.

" — Jamison HensleyStat to know: The Saints played zone defense on 38 of 40 dropbacks (95%) in Week 1, per NFL Next Gen Stats. Even if the Ravens get another big lead, this one won't be one to turn off early. — SolakInjuries: Saints | RavensFantasy nugget: WR Devaughn Vele led all Saints skill position players in snaps and routes run last week and finished with 19. New Orleans enters Week 2 as a huge underdog in a game with a high projected total.

What has been reported

" — Brooke PryorWhat we're hearing on the Patriots: Coach Mike Vrabel came prepared with an eye-popping stat when he met with the media to kick off the week, noting that Steelers defenders T. " So it's a major test for OTs Will Campbell and Morgan Moses and the offensive line. — Mike ReissStat to know: QB Drake Maye threw a career-high three interceptions in Week 1. Injuries: Steelers | PatriotsFantasy nugget: Patriots TE Hunter Henry managed just 26 yards in Week 1, but A.

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A year ago, the Seminoles' stunning upset of Alabama in Week 1 seemed to be Norvell getting the program back on track after a miserable 2024. So what's the best-case scenario for Florida State in Week 3? Upset alertLast week, we had Illinois on upset alert, and the Illini fell to Duke. BYU (at Colorado State)A Week 3 road trip to a Group of 6 school.

What happens next

At home, they've actually been pretty competent, with a 10-15 record, including Tulsa's win over Oklahoma State in Week 1. Mississippi State QB Kamario TaylorTaylor went to Minnesota and utterly dominated in Week 2, averaging better than 10 yards per pass and totaling 313 yards and three touchdowns in the win. On the upside, Portland State gets Oregon this week, and the Ducks seem open to snapping long losing streaks lately. Notre Dame is a heavy favorite against Michigan State this week, but is it too soon to worry about the Irish run game?

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Matchup winner award for best fantasy week: A'ja Wilson, F/C, Las Vegas AcesWilson also delivered one of the best fantasy stretches of the season. A week like that can swing an entire fantasy matchup.

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