Likewise, the Panthers recorded just one sack against the Jets, so Taylor and DeVito probably won’t combine for five sacks again.Īlthough the Panthers have a new head coach in Frank Reich, he isn’t a first-timer. New York’s pass rush recorded a single sack for a loss of just one yard, which means Young and backup Matt Corral probably won’t face as much pressure in Week 2. The Giants allowed 328 yards and 21 points on 69 plays, good for 4.8 yards per play. The Panthers coughed up 348 yards and 27 points on 68 plays, good for 5.1 yards per play. What’s most encouraging to me is that both of these defenses struggled in Week 1. The Giants don’t have a fourth-string option, so we’re likely to see more of the same come Friday. DeVito, who probably isn’t challenging for the backup spot, completed 62.5% of his passes for 4.4 NY/A. The Giants played their backup, Tyrod Taylor, for only two possessions before handing the reins over to rookie Tommy DeVito for the entire game. They tallied only 243 yards on 55 plays, good for 4.4 yards per play - not exactly what you want to see. The New York Giants, meanwhile, scored only 16 points against the Lions in Week 1. While they have several high-quality starters, including Leonard Williams, several backups are injured, leaving them with only four fully healthy reserves at defensive tackle and defensive end. The good news for the Panthers is that the Giants are far, far less deep along the defensive line. Carolina’s offensive line got beaten by New York’s defensive line, and badly. Bryce Young lasted three drives, all of which ended in punts, and two of which were three-and-outs. The Carolina Panthers came out looking terrible in Week 1. Let’s trust Cleveland as a road underdog in this one.įor updated Browns-Eagles odds and picks, click here.īrowns-Eagles NFL Preseason Pick: Cleveland Moneyline +115 at FanDuel Panthers-Giants NFL Preseason Week 2 Prediction Cleveland’s offense has looked above average on offense in the preseason, averaging 366.5 yards per game and 5.4 yards per play, but missed field goals, turnovers and failed fourth-down conversions - in short, variance - have kept them from rolling their opponents. Several former Day 2 picks, including rookie Cedric Tillman, Jets castoff Elijah Moore, David Bell and Anthony Schwartz - along with veterans Marquise Goodwin and Jakeem Grant - have to make some plays to secure their spot in a receiving room that already features two clear-cut top options in Donovan Peoples-Jones and Amari Cooper.īecause Cleveland’s offensive reserves have so much to prove, especially when compared to what Philadelphia’s reserves have to do to keep their jobs, it’s hard to foresee head coach Kevin Stefanski not featuring his second unit for a considerable chunk of Week 2. The Browns also have a number of wide receivers with something to prove. Mariota’s job security isn’t in serious question. McKee completed 50% of his throws for 6.8 NY/A while Book completed just 25% of his throws for -2 NY/A and primarily worked as a rusher. The reserves, Tanner McKee and Ian Book, neither impressed nor have a legitimate shot at earning the backup job. The backup is clearly Marcus Mariota, who was serviceable in Week 1. The Philadelphia Eagles do not have an ongoing quarterback controversy. He completed 90% of his throws for 10.2 NY/A. Dorian Thompson-Robinson, who was the fourth option in the Hall of Fame Game, entered before Kellen Mond in Week 1. He completed only 50% of his passes and recorded only 3.8 net yards per attempt (NY/A). The current backup, Josh Dobbs, was trusted enough to not see action in the Hall of Fame Game, but he struggled in Week 1. We’ve gotten to see the Cleveland Browns in action twice this preseason, and my first impression is that there may be a controversy as to who will back up Deshaun Watson, who won’t play on Thursday. NFL Preseason Week 2 Predictions: Best Cowboys-Seahawks, Ravens-Commanders Picks and More Browns-Eagles NFL Preseason Week 2 Prediction
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