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Pete Prisco has covered the NFL for three decades, including working as a beat reporter in Jacksonville for the Jaguars. He hosted his own radio show for seven years, and can be seen throughout the week on CBS Sports' NFL shows. When he's not watching game tape you can find Pete on Twitter or dreaming of an Arizona State national title in football. |
| MATCHUP | SCORE | ANALYSIS |
| Thursday, Sep. 21, 2017 | |||
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Los Angeles Rams |
23
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This game between division rivals isn't going to stir major interest on a Thursday, but it could be a good one. The Rams didn't look like themselves on defense last week, but I think they get back on track here. The 49ers aren't good on offense. Rams win a division road game. |
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San Francisco 49ers |
14
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| Sunday, Sep. 24, 2017 | |||
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Baltimore Ravens |
21
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The Ravens have feasted on bad offenses and get another one in the Jaguars in London. The Ravens defense is real, but Jacksonville's defense is good too. This will be tight, but Baltimore will find a way. |
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Jacksonville Jaguars |
14
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Denver Broncos |
24
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This is Denver's first road game after winning two at home. They have played well on defense, which was expected, but better than expected on offense. The Bills have issues on offense, which is not a good thing against the Denver defense. Broncos win it. |
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Buffalo Bills |
10
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Carolina Panthers |
30
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The Saints are 0-2, while the Panthers are 2-0. Carolina has been really good on defense, but they haven't played an offense like the Saints have. Even so, I think the Panthers will find a way here as their own offense has a big day against a bad Saints defense. |
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New Orleans Saints |
23
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Pittsburgh Steelers |
32
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The Steelers are 2-0, but they haven't looked like the team we expected to see. That happens in this one. They will put up a big number against the Chicago defense. Steelers big. |
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Chicago Bears |
17
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Atlanta Falcons |
26
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This is the best game of the week, pitting two 2-0 teams. The Atlanta offense against the Lions defense will be fun to watch. I think the Falcons will get the best of it. Matt Ryan to Julio Jones is the difference. |
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Detroit Lions |
20
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Indianapolis Colts |
17
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This is the dog game of the week. The Colts played better last week against the Cardinals, and the Browns are playing consecutive road games. Look for the Colts to find a way to win a tight one here. |
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Cleveland Browns |
16
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
19
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This is the first road game of the year for the Bucs, and Minnesota is a tough place to play. The key here will be to monitor the status of Vikings quarterback Sam Bradford. Will he be able to go? Even if he plays, I think this is a tight game. Tampa Bay's defense is much improved. Bucs get to 2-0. |
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Minnesota Vikings |
13
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New England Patriots |
27
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The Patriots have owned the Texans in recent years, and I think that will be at play here again. Bill Belichick will make things tough for Deshaun Watson, while the Patriots will get the better of the Texans defense. |
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Houston Texans |
14
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Miami Dolphins |
28
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The Dolphins are playing consecutive road games, but it won't matter here. The Jets have major issues. Miami will move the football against a bad Jets defense and go to 2-0 with two road victories. |
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New York Jets |
14
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Philadelphia Eagles |
27
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The Giants can't block anybody and the Eagles have been really good up front on defense. That's a bad combination. Look for Philadelphia to dominate in this game. The Giants are a mess. |
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New York Giants |
14
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Tennessee Titans |
18
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The Seahawks have struggled on offense because of their line, and that will be a problem here. The Titans seemed to right things last week against the Jaguars, and I think that continues. Titans take it in a slugfest. |
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Seattle Seahawks |
14
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Green Bay Packers |
23
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The Bengals haven't scored a point this season, which is why they have a new offensive coordinator. But Green Bay is banged up in a big way. That will show up here as the Bengals keep it close. They even score a couple of touchdowns. |
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Cincinnati Bengals |
17
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Los Angeles Chargers |
20
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The Chiefs are riding high at 2-0, while the Chargers are 0-2. They are desperate, and desperation is an important thing. I think the Chargers finally win a close one. |
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Kansas City Chiefs |
17
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Washington Redskins |
34
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This is a long trip for the Raiders, who have impressed the first two weeks. Washington got back on track last week, and the Raiders have defensive issues. I think that shows up. Redskins win a shootout. |
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Oakland Raiders |
31
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| Monday, Sep. 25, 2017 | |||
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Arizona Cardinals |
27
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The Cowboys are playing consecutive road games, while the Cardinals are playing their home opener. That's a tough combination. The book on slowing Dallas is out: Load up and dare Dak Prescott to beat them. This will be another game like that. Cards take it. |
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Dallas Cowboys |
23
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