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2023 NFL Week 2: Matchups To Watch, Previewing Every Game

September 15, 2023 18 min read

2023 NFL Week 2: Matchups To Watch, Previewing Every Game

Andy Benoit and Cody Swartz provide insight into the Sunday and Monday games for Week 2 of the 2023 NFL season. Sunday, 1 p.m. ET Baltimore Ravens at Cincinnati Bengals Cody Swartz: With Odell Beckham Jr., Rashod Bateman and Zay Flowers, the Baltimore Ravens appear to now be an 11-personnel-based offense after using that league-wide […]

Ross Tucker

September 15, 2023 3 min read

Early Success For New, Young Quarterbacks Huge For Team, Player

It would be hard to overstate just how significant it is for an NFL franchise when its young, inexperienced quarterback — or sometimes even its new veteran quarterback — gets off to a good start early in a season. That’s why the Week 1 performances of players such as Brock Purdy, Jordan Love, Sam Howell […]

Elliott KalbResearcher

September 15, 2023 4 min read

2023 NFL Week 1 Proves Running the Ball Is Less Important Than Ever

There are several reasons running backs are devalued and disrespected by the front offices in the NFL. Three teams that pulled surprising season-opening victories did not do it with any semblance of a running game. The Los Angeles Rams — even without star WR Cooper Kupp — had 334 passing yards against the Seattle Seahawks […]

Ryan Reynolds

September 14, 2023 8 min read

2023 NFL Week 2: Expert Picks, Predictions For Every Game

Every Thursday, we’ll provide analysis and score predictions for every game on that week’s slate. The aftermath of Week 1 often leads to overreactions, especially when title contenders lose. Three of the top teams in the AFC lost last week, as did three other 2022 playoff teams. Will they bounce back? Thursday Night Football Vikings […]

Ian Miller

September 13, 2023 11 min read

2023 NFL Week 2 Dynasty Fantasy Football Rankings

Dynasty teams last for many years, and making decisions after less than six percent of a singular season is not in our best interest. However, there are still pivots we can make. I will update our dynasty rankings weekly to explain why a player moved within the rankings. The goal is to give you the […]

Matthew Hill

September 13, 2023 10 min read

The uncertainty of Week 1 is in the rearview mirror. Unlike the educated guesswork of opening week, we can build and set lineups more confidently because of access to data, including snap counts, routes, targets and touches. While there is a hesitancy to put too much stake in the small sample size, we can still […]

Derrik Klassen

September 13, 2023 16 min read

2023 NFL Week 2 QB Power Rankings: Josh Allen Still Elite Despite Shaky Start

Week 1 in the NFL is “Overreaction Week.” Months of pent-up football energy come pouring out over a single day, giving way to nuclear takes across the spectrum. We all know better than that, but an urge persists no matter how often we go through the process. It’s not our fault; it just means football […]

Analysis

How 49ers’ Defense Forced Kenny Pickett into Turnovers

Fred Warner

September 12, 20235 min Watch

Fred Warner breaks down his tipped pass that sparked Talanoa Hufanga’s interception of Kenny Pickett in the San Francisco 49ers‘ win against the Pittsburgh Steelers in NFL Week 1. You can listen to The Warner House on Spotify and Apple and watch it on YouTube.

Analysis

Los Angeles Rams Always a Tough Opponent for San Francisco 49ers

Fred Warner

September 12, 20232 min Watch

Fred Warner previews the San Francisco 49ers’ Week 2 matchup vs. the Los Angeles Rams and gives his thoughts on playing at SoFi Stadium. You can listen to the show on Spotify and Apple and watch it on YouTube.

Analysis

Drake Jackson’s Three Sacks Were Highlight of 49ers’ Defense

Fred Warner

September 12, 20232 min Watch

Fred Warner explains to his wife, Sydney, why he chose Drake Jackson as his Week 1 shout-out on the defensive side of the ball for the San Francisco 49ers. You can listen to the show on Spotify and Apple and watch it on YouTube.

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