Our Guide to Week 2 NFL Matchups
We’re onto Week 2 in the NFL. Here’s Sportmoney’s guide to this week’s matchups, including projected stats for three key offensive players on every team.
Bills vs. Dolphins (Thursday, 8:15pm on Prime)
Category | Bills | Dolphins |
|---|---|---|
Points per Game | 34.0 | 20.0 |
Point Differential | +6 | +3 |
Record in Close Games | 1-0 | 1-0 |
Margin of Victory | 6.0 | 3.0 |
Turnover Differential | 0 | +1 |
Total Penalties | 9 | 9 |
Key Player Projections from NFL Stats:
Bills
QB Josh Allen: 244.2 pass yards, 1.6 pass TD
RB James Cook: 64.1 rush yards, 0.4 rush TD, 2.4 receptions
TE Dalton Kincaid: 4.5 receptions, 47.0 receiving yards
Dolphins
QB Tua Tagovailoa: 262.5 pass yards, 1.9 pass TD
RB De'Von Achane: 53.4 rush yards, 0.4 rush TD, 3.6 receptions
WR Tyreek Hill: 7.3 receptions, 100.4 receiving yards
Raiders vs. Ravens (Sunday, 1pm on CBS)
Category | Raiders | Ravens |
|---|---|---|
Points per Game | 10.0 | 20.0 |
Point Differential | -12 | -7 |
Record in Close Games | 0-0 | 0-1 |
Margin of Victory | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Turnover Differential | -3 | 0 |
Total Penalties | 2 | 7 |
Key Player Projections from NFL Stats:
Raiders
QB Gardner Minshew: 199.9 pass yards, 1.1 pass TD
RB Zamir White: 42.4 rush yards, 0.3 rush TD, 1.0 reception
WR Davante Adams: 5.1 receptions, 60.8 receiving yards
Ravens
QB Lamar Jackson: 220.8 pass yards, 1.6 pass TD
RB Derrick Henry: 77.5 rush yards, 0.7 rush TD, 1.1 reception
WR Zay Flowers: 5.0 receptions, 57.5 receiving yards
Chargers vs. Panthers (Sunday, 1pm on CBS)
Category | Chargers | Panthers |
|---|---|---|
Points per Game | 22.0 | 10.0 |
Point Differential | +12 | -37 |
Record in Close Games | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Margin of Victory | 12.0 | 0.0 |
Turnover Differential | +3 | -2 |
Total Penalties | 7 | 6 |
Key Player Projections from NFL Stats:
Chargers
QB Justin Herbert: 230.8 pass yards, 1.5 pass TD
RB J.K. Dobbins: 46.6 rush yards, 0.4 rush TD, 1.7 reception
WR Josh Palmer: 3.5 receptions, 44.2 receiving yards
Panthers
QB Bryce Young: 186.7 pass yards, 1.0 pass TD
RB Chuba Hubbard: 40.4 rush yards, 0.3 rush TD, 1.4 reception
WR Diontae Johnson: 4.5 receptions, 46.7 receiving yards
Saints vs. Cowboys (Sunday, 1pm on FOX)
Category | Saints | Cowboys |
|---|---|---|
Points per Game | 47.0 | 33.0 |
Point Differential | +37 | +16 |
Record in Close Games | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Margin of Victory | 37.9 | 16.0 |
Turnover Differential | +2 | +2 |
Total Penalties | 10 | 11 |
Key Player Projections from NFL Stats:
Saints
QB Derek Carr: 211.9 pass yards, 1.3 pass TD
RB Alvin Kamara: 51.1 rush yards, 0.3 rush TD, 3.6 receptions
WR Chris Olave: 4.9 receptions, 66.1 receiving yards
Cowboys
QB Dak Prescott: 263.5 pass yards, 2.0 pass TDs
RB Ezekiel Elliott: 45.1 rush yards, 0.4 rush TD, 1.8 receptions
WR CeeDee Lamb: 7.1 receptions, 89.7 receiving yards
Buccaneers vs. Lions (Sunday, 1pm on FOX)
Category | Buccaneers | Lions |
|---|---|---|
Points per Game | 37.0 | 26.0 |
Point Differential | +17 | +6 |
Record in Close Games | 0-0 | 1-0 |
Margin of Victory | 17.0 | 6.0 |
Turnover Differential | 0 | 0 |
Total Penalties | 7 | 6 |
Key Player Projections from NFL Stats:
Buccaneers
QB Baker Mayfield: 240.6 pass yards, 1.5 pass TD
RB Rachaad White: 47.8 rush yards, 0.3 rush TD, receptions
WR Mike Evans: 4.2 receptions, 63.4 receiving yards
Lions
QB Jared Goff: 273.2 pass yards, 1.9 pass TD
RB Jahmyr Gibbs: 60.3 rush yards, 0.5 rush TD, 3.5 receptions
WR Amon-Ra St. Brown: 7.1 receptions, 81.8 receiving yards
Colts vs. Packers (Sunday, 1pm on FOX)
Category | Colts | Packers |
|---|---|---|
Points per Game | 27.0 | 29.0 |
Point Differential | -2 | -5 |
Record in Close Games | 0-1 | 0-1 |
Margin of Victory | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Turnover Differential | -1 | +2 |
Total Penalties | 4 | 10 |
Key Player Projections from NFL Stats:
Colts
QB Anthony Richardson: 187.4 pass yards, 1.1 pass TD
RB Jonathan Taylor: 80.2 rush yards, 0.7 rush TD, 1.9 receptions
WR Michael Pittman: 5.2 receptions, 58.4 receiving yards
Packers
QB Malik Willis: 168.3 pass yards, 1.1 pass TD
RB Josh Jacobs: 69.9 rush yards, 0.5 rush TD, 2.7 receptions
WR Jayden Reed: 4.0 receptions, 43.3 receiving yards
Browns vs. Jaguars (Sunday, 1pm on CBS)
Category | Browns | Jaguars |
|---|---|---|
Points per Game | 17.0 | 17.0 |
Point Differential | -16 | -3 |
Record in Close Games | 0-0 | 0-1 |
Margin of Victory | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Turnover Differential | -2 | -1 |
Total Penalties | 11 | 8 |
Key Player Projections from NFL Stats:
Browns
QB Deshaun Watson: 185.7 pass yards, 1.2 pass TD
RB Jerome Ford: 57.4 rush yards, 0.4 rush TD, 3.0 receptions
WR Amari Cooper: 4.1 receptions, 60.8 receiving yards
Jaguars
QB Trevor Lawrence: 230.8 pass yards, 1.5 pass TD
RB Travis Etienne: 56.0 rush yards, 0.4 rush TD, 2.8 receptions
WR Christian Kirk: 4.5 receptions, 56.8 receiving yards
49ers vs. Vikings (Sunday, 1pm on CBS)
Category | 49ers | Vikings |
|---|---|---|
Points per Game | 32.0 | 28.0 |
Point Differential | +13 | +22 |
Record in Close Games | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Margin of Victory | 13.0 | 22.0 |
Turnover Differential | +2 | 0 |
Total Penalties | 4 | 7 |
Key Player Projections from NFL Stats:
49ers
QB Brock Purdy: 243.0 pass yards, 1.8 pass TD
RB Christian McCaffrey: 84.1 rush yards, 0.8 rush TD, 3.2 receptions
TE George Kittle: 4.0 receptions, 54.1 receiving yards
Vikings
QB Sam Darnold: 226.1 pass yards, 1.3 pass TD
RB Aaron Jones: 50.0 rush yards, 0.3 rush TD, 2.6 receptions
WR Justin Jefferson: 6.0 receptions, 81.7 receiving yards
Seahawks vs. Patriots (Sunday, 1pm on FOX)
Category | Seahawks | Patriots |
|---|---|---|
Points per Game | 26.0 | 16.0 |
Point Differential | +6 | +6 |
Record in Close Games | 1-0 | 1-0 |
Margin of Victory | 6.0 | 6.0 |
Turnover Differential | +1 | +2 |
Total Penalties | 6 | 5 |
Key Player Projections from NFL Stats:
Seahawks
QB Geno Smith: 216.1 pass yards, 1.4 pass TD
RB Kenneth Walker III: 61.7 rush yards, 0.5 rush TD, 2.2 receptions
WR DK Metcalf: 4.1 receptions, 58.9 receiving yards
Patriots
QB Jacoby Brissett: 195.5 pass yards, 1.1 pass TD
RB Rhamondre Stevenson: 59.4 rush yards, 0.4 rush TD, 2.5 receptions
WR Demario Douglas: 3.3 receptions, 36.3 receiving yards
Jets vs. Titans (Sunday, 1pm on CBS)
Category | Jets | Titans |
|---|---|---|
Points per Game | 19.0 | 17.0 |
Point Differential | -13 | -7 |
Record in Close Games | 0-0 | 0-1 |
Margin of Victory | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Turnover Differential | -2 | -2 |
Total Penalties | 3 | 8 |
Key Player Projections from NFL Stats:
Jets
QB Aaron Rodgers: 233.6 pass yards, 1.6 pass TD
RB Breece Hall: 78.0 rush yards, 0.6 rush TD, 3.8 receptions
WR Garrett Wilson: 5.9 receptions, 75.3 receiving yards
Titans
QB Will Levis: 210.3 pass yards, 1.3 pass TD
RB Tony Pollard: 53.2 rush yards, 0.3 rush TD, 1.7 receptions
WR Calvin Ridley: 4.1 receptions, 55.1 receiving yards
Giants vs. Commanders (Sunday, 1pm on FOX)
Category | Giants | Commanders |
|---|---|---|
Points per Game | 6.0 | 20.0 |
Point Differential | -22 | -17 |
Record in Close Games | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Margin of Victory | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Turnover Differential | 0 | 0 |
Total Penalties | 9 | 7 |
Key Player Projections from NFL Stats:
Giants
QB Daniel Jones: 194.8 pass yards, 1.1 pass TD
RB Devin Singletary: 54.0 rush yards, 0.3 rush TD, 2.1 receptions
WR Malik Nabers: 4.5 receptions, 61.3 receiving yards
Commanders
QB Jayden Daniels: 199.8 pass yards, 1.2 pass TD
RB Brian Robinson: 53.1 rush yards, 0.4 rush TD, 1.9 receptions
WR Terry McLaurin: 4.4 receptions, 58.9 receiving yards
Rams vs. Cardinals (Sunday, 4:05pm on FOX)
Category | Rams | Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
Points per Game | 20.0 | 28.0 |
Point Differential | -6 | -6 |
Record in Close Games | 0-1 | 0-1 |
Margin of Victory | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Turnover Differential | 0 | 0 |
Total Penalties | 6 | 5 |
Key Player Projections from NFL Stats:
Rams
QB Matthew Stafford: 257.9 pass yards, 1.8 pass TD
RB Kyren Williams: 74.7 rush yards, 0.6 rush TD, 2.7 receptions
WR Cooper Kupp: 7.1 receptions, 78.8 receiving yards
Cardinals
QB Kyler Murray: 232.0 pass yards, 1.4 pass TD
RB James Conner: 65.4 rush yards, 0.5 rush TD, 2.4 receptions
WR Marvin Harrison Jr.: 4.5 receptions, 62.9 receiving yards
Steelers vs. Broncos (Sunday, 4:25pm on CBS)
Category | Steelers | Broncos |
|---|---|---|
Points per Game | 18.0 | 20.0 |
Point Differential | +8 | -6 |
Record in Close Games | 1-0 | 0-1 |
Margin of Victory | 8.0 | 0.0 |
Turnover Differential | +3 | -1 |
Total Penalties | 9 | 8 |
Key Player Projections from NFL Stats:
Steelers
QB Justin Fields: 184.7 pass yards, 1.0 pass TD
RB Najee Harris: 60.9 rush yards, 0.4 rush TD, 1.5 receptions
WR: George Pickens 4.0 receptions, 60.9 receiving yards
Broncos
QB Bo Nix: 202.9 pass yards, 1.2 pass TD
RB Jaleel McLaughlin: 34.8 rush yards, 0.2 rush TD, 2.3 receptions
WR Courtland Sutton: 3.7 receptions, 50.2 receiving yards
Bengals vs. Chiefs (Sunday, 4:25pm on CBS)
Category | Bengals | Chiefs |
|---|---|---|
Points per Game | 10.0 | 27.0 |
Point Differential | -6 | +7 |
Record in Close Games | 0-1 | 1-0 |
Margin of Victory | 0.0 | 7.0 |
Turnover Differential | -2 | 0 |
Total Penalties | 2 | 6 |
Key Player Projections from NFL Stats:
Bengals
QB Joe Burrow: 255.9 pass yards, 1.8 pass TD
RB Zack Moss: 40.9 rush yards, 0.3 rush TD, 2.1 receptions
WR Ja'Marr Chase: 6.3 receptions, 82.4 receiving yards
Chiefs
QB Patrick Mahomes: 288.4 pass yards, 2.2 pass TD
RB Isiah Pacheco: 67.9 rush yards, 0.5 rush TD, 2.5 receptions
TE: Travis Kelce: 5.6 receptions, 59.1 receiving yards
Bears vs. Texas (Sunday, 8:20pm on NBC)
Category | Bears | Texans |
|---|---|---|
Points per Game | 24.0 | 29.0 |
Point Differential | +7 | +2 |
Record in Close Games | 1-0 | 1-0 |
Margin of Victory | 7.0 | 2.0 |
Turnover Differential | +2 | +1 |
Total Penalties | 7 | 5 |
Key Player Projections from NFL Stats:
Bears
QB Caleb Williams: 217.5 pass yards, 1.4 pass TD
RB D'Andre Swift: 45.1 rush yards, 0.3 rush TD, 2.1 receptions
WR DJ Moore: 4.6 receptions, 61.9 receiving yards
Texans
QB C.J. Stroud: 275.3 pass yards, 2.1 pass TD
RB Joe Mixon: 70.0 rush yards, 0.5 rush TD, 2.9 receptions
WR Stefon Diggs: 5.1 receptions, 62.1 receiving yards
Falcons vs. Eagles (Monday, 8:15pm on ESPN)
Category | Falcons | Eagles |
|---|---|---|
Points per Game | 10.0 | 34.0 |
Point Differential | -8 | +5 |
Record in Close Games | 0-1 | 1-0 |
Margin of Victory | 0.0 | 5.0 |
Turnover Differential | -3 | -2 |
Total Penalties | 5 | 7 |
Key Player Projections from NFL Stats:
Falcons
QB Kirk Cousins: 222.1 pass yards, 1.5 pass TD
RB Bijan Robinson: 75.2 rush yards, 0.6 rush TD, 3.8 receptions
WR Drake London: 4.9 receptions, 63.7 receiving yards
Eagles
QB Jalen Hurts: 229.4 pass yards, 1.5 pass TD
RB Saquon Barkley: 81.1 rush yards, 0.5 rush TD, 2.8 receptions
WR A.J. Brown: 5.8 receptions, 86.7 receiving yards
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