Which Teams Do You Prefer To Win This Week? (Edit: Week 3)
Week 2 Edition
Tonight's game kicks off week two of the 2024 season. Week one for Saints fans went pretty well. It's always a good week when the Saints win regardless of the outcome of the other games. The Saints didn't totally surprise anyone with a win in week 1 but they did surprise the masses in the manner that they won. Scoring the most points of any team in the league and the biggest point differential in the 47-10 beatdown of the Panthers was encouraging of what might be to come. And of course, it's always a bit spicier when coupled with a Falcons loss. There are several matchups this week that Saints fans will be watching with interest to see if teams across the league are trending in one direction or the other. 2 weeks into the season may not define a team for the season but it certainly will give a good idea of who is playing well or not in the early stages of it.
NFL Week 2
1. BUF @ MIA - This is an AFC Thursday Night matchup that as of now has no bearing on the Saints who don't play either of these two teams this season. Pick 'em...BILLS!
2. LV @ BAL - Another AFC matchup. Saint don't play Ravens this season, but they do play the Raiders in week 17. No point in letting them gain any confidence. Ravens!
3. LAC @ CAR - Saints play both teams in back to back weeks 8 & 9. I have to go against the division team but don't really want to see the Bolts on a roll when Saint visit L.A.
4. TB @ DET - This is a no-brainer. Hopefully the Lions will romp and expose the weaknesses of the Bucs. This one could put the Saints in 1st place all alone in the NFCS.
5. IND @ GB - An interconference game. Both the Colts and the Packers played close games in week 1 losses. Saints visit Packers in week 16. Colts all the way in this one.
6. CLE @ JAX - Another AFC matchup. Saints host the Browns in week 11 and don't face the Jaguars this season. I say knock the wheels off the brownies early.
7. SF @ MIN - It looks like the 49ers picked up from where they left off last season. They'll be a playoff team. Best to have them whip the Vikings this week. Gold Rush!
8. SEA @ NE - The Saints play neither this season. The Patriots surprised in week 1. Let them continue to do it again in week 2 bumping off the Hawks in Foxboro.
9. NYJ @ TEN - Another AFC matchup. Saints play neither this season. Both teams looked flawed in their week 1 losses. Rodgers may have to carry the offense. I'll watch.
10. NYG @ WAS - NFC East matchup. Neither look primed for a playoff appearance though the Commandos have some talent. Best to let the G-men take this early one.
11. LAR @ ARZ - NFC West matchup. Both were week 1 losers. Rams looked much better. Saints host Rams in week 13. It's best that the Cardinals get a win in this one.
12. PIT @ DEN - An AFC matchup. Saints host the Broncos and SP in week 7. Hopefully the Steelers will expose every weakness to be found in the Broncos this week.
13. CIN @ KC - An AFC matchup. Saints travel to Arrowhead in week 5. A Bengal beatdown could expose some Chief weaknesses. I'll be rooting for the real Joe this week.
14. CHI @ HOU - An interconference game. Both teams won in week 1. The Bears will eventually become a formidable opponent. Now is not their time. Go Texans!
15. ATL @ PHI - Another no-brainer here. A game in which you hope both teams suck with the Clowns embracing it more. How sweet an 0-2 start for ATL will be. Fly Eagles.
16. NO @ DAL - A chance for the Saints to prove the week 1 beatdown of the lowly Kitties wasn't a mirage. Dare I say, even a respectable loss could be a positive. Who Dat!
Any thoughts on who and why you want different teams to win this week than those I have stated?