{"id":17444,"date":"2026-08-19T11:52:15","date_gmt":"2026-08-19T11:52:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bettingpremier.com\/blog\/?p=17444"},"modified":"2026-08-19T11:52:38","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T11:52:38","slug":"nfl-2026-27-preseason-game-week-2-stats-picks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bettingpremier.com\/blog\/nfl-2026-27-preseason-game-week-2-stats-picks\/","title":{"rendered":"NFL 2026-27: Preseason Game Week \u2013 2 Stats &#038; Picks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nfl-week-2-overview\">NFL Week 2 Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>NFL Preseason Week 2 runs from August 20-23 and features 16 games over four days. Teams will continue to assess young and new players. Established players might get some playing time. This is another great opportunity for teams to build their coordination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nfl-week-2-schedules\">NFL Week 2 Schedules<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\" rowspan=\"2\"><strong>Date<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\" rowspan=\"2\"><strong>Teams<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\" colspan=\"3\"><strong>Time Zones<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\" rowspan=\"2\"><strong>Venue<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>ET<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>PT<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>IST<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>20 August 2026 (Thursday)<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Houston Texans vs Las Vegas Raiders<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">8:00 PM<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">5:00 PM<\/td><td>5:30 AM (Next day)<\/td><td>Reliant Stadium, Houston, Texas<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>20 August 2026 (Thursday)<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Los Angeles Chargers vs San Francisco 49ers<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">10:00 PM<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">7:00 PM<\/td><td>7:30 AM (Next day)<\/td><td>SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>21 August 2026 (Friday)<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Pittsburgh Steelers vs New York Jets<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">7:00 PM<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4:00 PM<\/td><td>4:30 AM (Next day)<\/td><td>Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>21 August 2026 (Friday)<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Jacksonville Jaguars vs Carolina Panthers<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">7:30 PM<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4:30 PM<\/td><td>5:00 AM (Next day)<\/td><td>EverBank Stadium, Jacksonville, Florida<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>21 August 2026 (Friday)<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Denver Broncos vs Green Bay Packers<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">9:00 PM<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">6:00 PM<\/td><td>6:30 AM (Next day)<\/td><td>Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, Colorado<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>22 August 2026 (Saturday)<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Detroit Lions vs Washington Commanders<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">12:00 PM<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">9:00 AM<\/td><td>9:30 PM<\/td><td>Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>22 August 2026 (Saturday)<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Indianapolis Colts vs Atlanta Falcons<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1:00 PM<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">10:00 AM<\/td><td>10:30 PM<\/td><td>Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>22 August 2026 (Saturday)<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Cleveland Browns vs Buffalo Bills<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1:00 PM<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">10:00 AM<\/td><td>10:30 PM<\/td><td>Huntington Bank Field, Cleveland, Ohio<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>22 August 2026 (Saturday)<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Minnesota Vikings vs Baltimore Ravens<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1:00 PM<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">10:00 AM<\/td><td>10:30 PM<\/td><td>U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>22 August 2026 (Saturday)<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Miami Dolphins vs New York Giants<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4:00 PM<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1:00 PM<\/td><td>1:30 AM (Next day)<\/td><td>Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>22 August 2026 (Saturday)<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Los Angeles Rams vs New Orleans Saints<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4:00 PM<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1:00 PM<\/td><td>1:30 AM (Next day)<\/td><td>SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>22 August 2026 (Saturday)<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Cincinnati Bengals vs Chicago Bears<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">7:00 PM<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4:00 PM<\/td><td>4:30 AM (Next day)<\/td><td>Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>22 August 2026 (Saturday)<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">New England Patriots vs Philadelphia Eagles<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">7:00 PM<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4:00 PM<\/td><td>4:30 AM (Next day)<\/td><td>Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>22 August 2026 (Saturday)<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Kansas City Chiefs<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">7:30 PM<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4:30 PM<\/td><td>5:00 AM (Next day)<\/td><td>Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>22 August 2026 (Saturday)<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Arizona Cardinals vs Dallas Cowboys<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">10:00 PM<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">7:00 PM<\/td><td>7:30 AM (Next day)<\/td><td>State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>23 August 2026 (Sunday)<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Tennessee Titans vs Seattle Seahawks<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">8:00 PM<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">5:00 PM<\/td><td>5:30 AM (Next day)<\/td><td>Nissan Stadium, Nashville, Tennessee<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"bet-ad js-bet-ad-insert\" data-size=\"responsive\"><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-match-previews\">Match Previews<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-los-angeles-chargers-vs-san-francisco-49ers\">Los Angeles Chargers vs San Francisco 49ers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> 20 August 2026 (Thursday)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 10:00 PM ET | 7:00 PM PT | 7:30 AM IST (Next day)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Venue:<\/strong> SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-expected-nfl-squads\">Expected NFL Squads<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-los-angeles-chargers\">Los Angeles Chargers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-offense\">Offense<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Position<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Starter<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Quarterback <\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Justin Herbert<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Running Back<\/strong><\/td><td>Omarion Hampton<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Wide Receiver <\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Ladd McConkey<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Wide Receiver<\/strong><\/td><td>Quentin Johnston<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Wide Receiver <\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Tre&#8217; Harris<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Tight End<\/strong><\/td><td>Oronde Gadsden<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Fullback<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Alec Ingold<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Left Tackle<\/strong><\/td><td>Rashawn Slater<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Left Guard <\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Kayode Awosika<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Center<\/strong><\/td><td>Tyler Biadasz<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Right Guard <\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Cole Strange<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Right Tackle<\/strong><\/td><td>Joe Alt<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-defense\">Defense<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Position<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Starter<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Left Defensive End<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Teair Tart<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Nose Tackle<\/strong><\/td><td>Dalvin Tomlinson<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Right Defensive End<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Jamaree Caldwell<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Weakside Linebacker<\/strong><\/td><td>Tuli Tuipulotu<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Left Inside Linebacker<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Daiyan Henley<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Right Inside Linebacker<\/strong><\/td><td>Denzel Perryman<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Strongside Linebacker<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Khalil Mack<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Left Cornerback<\/strong><\/td><td>Cam Hart<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Strong Safety<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Derwin James Jr.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Free Safety<\/strong><\/td><td>Elijah Molden<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Right Cornerback<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Donte Jackson<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Nickel Back<\/strong><\/td><td>Tarheeb Still<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-san-francisco-49ers\">San Francisco 49ers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-offense-0\">Offense<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Position<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Starter<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Quarterback<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Brock Purdy<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Running Back<\/strong><\/td><td>Christian McCaffrey<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Wide Receiver<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Mike Evans<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Wide Receiver<\/strong><\/td><td>Deebo Samuel Sr.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Wide Receiver<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Jordan Watkins<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Tight End<\/strong><\/td><td>Jake Tonges<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Fullback<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Kyle Juszczyk<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Left Tackle<\/strong><\/td><td>Trent Williams<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Left Guard<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Robert Jones<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Center<\/strong><\/td><td>Jake Brendel<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Right Guard<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Dominick Puni<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Right Tackle<\/strong><\/td><td>Colton McKivitz<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-defense-0\">Defense<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Position<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Starter<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Left Defensive End<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>C.J. West<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Nose Tackle<\/strong><\/td><td>Alfred Collins<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Right Defensive End<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Grace Halton<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Weakside Linebacker<\/strong><\/td><td>Sam Okunayinonu<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Left Inside Linebacker<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Dre Greenlaw<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Right Inside Linebacker<\/strong><\/td><td>Fred Warner<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Strongside Linebacker<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Ogbo Okoronkwo<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Left Cornerback<\/strong><\/td><td>Deommodore Lenoir<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Strong Safety<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Ji&#8217;Ayir Brown<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Free Safety<\/strong><\/td><td>Ashtyn Davis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Right Cornerback<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Renardo Green<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Nickel Back<\/strong><\/td><td>Upton Stout<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-statistical-context-amp-preseason-performance\">Statistical Context &amp; Preseason Performance<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Metric \/ Detail<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Los Angeles Chargers<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>San Francisco 49ers<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Preseason Record<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>1\u20130<\/td><td>0\u20131<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Last Game Score<\/strong><\/td><td>Won 27\u20137 vs Texans<\/td><td>Lost 19\u201313 vs Titans<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total Offense (Last Game)<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>379 Total Yards (275 Pass \/ 104 Rush)<\/td><td>322 Total Yards (238 Pass \/ 84 Rush)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Turnover Differential<\/strong><\/td><td>+1 (1 Int Thrown \/ 2 Def Takeaways)<\/td><td>0 (0 Int Thrown \/ 0 Def Takeaways)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This NFL game will be decided by backup depth. Both first-team offenses should mount early drives successfully. The 49ers are suffering from quarterback injury limitations and self-admitted offensive struggles. Meanwhile, Jim Harbaugh\u2019s Chargers have displayed much cleaner execution and strong depth performance. Expect a low-scoring affairs that edge heavily towards Los Angeles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>The Pick:<\/em><\/strong><em> Los Angeles Chargers.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-jacksonville-jaguars-vs-carolina-panthers\">Jacksonville Jaguars vs Carolina Panthers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> 21 August 2026 (Friday)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 7:30 PM ET | 4:30 PM PT | 5:00 AM IST (Next day)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Venue:<\/strong> EverBank Stadium, Jacksonville, Florida<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-expected-nfl-squads-0\">Expected NFL Squads<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-jacksonville-jaguars\">Jacksonville Jaguars<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-offense-1\">Offense<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Position<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Starter<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Quarterback<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Trevor Lawrence<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Running Back<\/strong><\/td><td>Bhayshul Tuten<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Wide Receiver<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Brian Thomas Jr.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Wide Receiver<\/strong><\/td><td>Parker Washington<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Wide Receiver<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Jakobi Meyers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Tight End<\/strong><\/td><td>Brenton Strange<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Left Tackle<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Anton Harrison<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Left Guard<\/strong><\/td><td>Emmanuel Pregnon<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Center<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Robert Hainsey<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Right Guard<\/strong><\/td><td>Ezra Cleveland<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Right Tackle<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Walker Little<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-defense-1\">Defense<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Position<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Starter<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Left Defensive End<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Travon Walker<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Left Defensive Tackle<\/strong><\/td><td>Arik Armstead<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Right Defensive Tackle<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>DaVon Hamilton<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Right Defensive End<\/strong><\/td><td>Josh Hines-Allen<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Weakside Linebacker<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Foyesade Oluokun<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Middle Linebacker<\/strong><\/td><td>Ventrell Miller<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Strongside Linebacker<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Yasir Abdullah<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Left Cornerback<\/strong><\/td><td>Travis Hunter<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Strong Safety<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Eric Murray<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Free Safety<\/strong><\/td><td>Antonio Johnson<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Right Cornerback<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Montaric Brown<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Nickel Back<\/strong><\/td><td>Jourdan Lewis<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-carolina-panthers\">Carolina Panthers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-offense-2\">Offense<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Position<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Starter<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Quarterback<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Bryce Young<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Running Back<\/strong><\/td><td>Chuba Hubbard<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Wide Receiver<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Tetairoa McMillan<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Wide Receiver<\/strong><\/td><td>Jalen Coker<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Wide Receiver<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Xavier Legette<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Tight End<\/strong><\/td><td>Tommy Tremble<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Left Tackle<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Monroe Freeling<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Left Guard<\/strong><\/td><td>Chandler Zavala<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Center<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Luke Fortner<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Right Guard<\/strong><\/td><td>Robert Hunt<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Right Tackle<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Albert Reese IV<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-defense-2\">Defense<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Position<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Starter<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Left Defensive End<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Derrick Brown<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Nose Tackle<\/strong><\/td><td>Bobby Brown III<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Right Defensive End<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Jared Harrison-Hunte<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Weakside Linebacker<\/strong><\/td><td>Patrick Jones II<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Left Inside Linebacker<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Devin Lloyd<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Right Inside Linebacker<\/strong><\/td><td>Trevin Wallace<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Strongside Linebacker<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Jaelan Phillips<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Left Cornerback<\/strong><\/td><td>Mike Jackson<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Strong Safety<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Tre&#8217;von Moehrig<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Free Safety<\/strong><\/td><td>Nick Scott<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Right Cornerback<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Jaycee Horn<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Nickel Back<\/strong><\/td><td>Chau Smith-Wade<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-statistical-context-amp-preseason-performance-0\">Statistical Context &amp; Preseason Performance<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Metric \/ Detail<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Jacksonville Jaguars<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Carolina Panthers<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Preseason Record<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>1 \u2013 0<\/td><td>1 \u2013 1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Last Game Score<\/strong><\/td><td>Won 24 \u2013 20 vs New Orleans Saints<\/td><td>Lost 29 \u2013 14 vs Bills<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total Offense (Last Game)<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>275 Total Yards (157 Pass \/ 118 Rush)<\/td><td>201 Total Yards (140 Pass \/ 61 Rush)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Turnover Differential<\/strong><\/td><td>+1 (0 Int Thrown \/ 2 Def Takeaways)<\/td><td>-2 (2 Int Thrown \/ 0 Def Takeaways)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>NFL Preseason will mostly be about which team is executing their moves correctly. Carolina\u2019s starters are not in the rhythm currently. This was visualized by their failure to secure a first down on their initial three possessions last weekend. Jacksonville is utilizing Trevor Lawrence to build his momentum. The Jaguars are well-positioned to show a multi-score lead in the first half. Expect a cohesive performance from Jacksonville.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>The Pick:<\/em><\/strong><em> Jacksonville Jaguars.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-minnesota-vikings-vs-baltimore-ravens\">Minnesota Vikings vs Baltimore Ravens<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> 22 August 2026 (Saturday)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 1:00 PM ET | 10:00 AM PT | 10:30 PM IST<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Venue:<\/strong> U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-expected-nfl-squad\">Expected NFL Squad<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-minnesota-vikings\">Minnesota Vikings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-offense-3\">Offense<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Position<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Starter<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Quarterback<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Kyler Murray<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Running Back<\/strong><\/td><td>Aaron Jones Sr.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Wide Receiver<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Justin Jefferson<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Wide Receiver<\/strong><\/td><td>Jordan Addison<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Wide Receiver<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Jauan Jennings<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Tight End<\/strong><\/td><td>T.J. Hockenson<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Fullback<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Max Bredeson<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Left Tackle<\/strong><\/td><td>Christian Darrisaw<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Left Guard<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Donovan Jackson<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Center<\/strong><\/td><td>Blake Brandel<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Right Guard<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Will Fries<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Right Tackle<\/strong><\/td><td>Brian O&#8217;Neill<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-defense-3\">Defense<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Position<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Starter<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Left Defensive End<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Levi Drake Rodriguez<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Nose Tackle<\/strong><\/td><td>Caleb Banks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Right Defensive End<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Jalen Redmond<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Weakside Linebacker<\/strong><\/td><td>Andrew Van Ginkel<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Left Inside Linebacker<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Eric Wilson<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Right Inside Linebacker<\/strong><\/td><td>Blake Cashman<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Strongside Linebacker<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Dallas Turner<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Left Cornerback<\/strong><\/td><td>Charles Demmings<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Strong Safety<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Jay Ward<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Free Safety<\/strong><\/td><td>Theo Jackson<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Right Cornerback<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>James Pierre<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Nickel Back<\/strong><\/td><td>Byron Murphy Jr.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-baltimore-ravens\">Baltimore Ravens<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-offense-4\">Offense<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Position<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Starter<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Quarterback<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Lamar Jackson<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Running Back<\/strong><\/td><td>Derrick Henry<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Wide Receiver<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Zay Flowers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Wide Receiver<\/strong><\/td><td>Rashod Bateman<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Wide Receiver<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Ja&#8217;Kobi Lane<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Tight End<\/strong><\/td><td>Mark Andrews<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Fullback<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Lucas Scott<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Left Tackle<\/strong><\/td><td>Ronnie Stanley<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Left Guard<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>John Simpson<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Center<\/strong><\/td><td>Ethan Pocic<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Right Guard<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Olaivavega Ioane<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Right Tackle<\/strong><\/td><td>Roger Rosengarten<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-defense-4\">Defense<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Position<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Starter<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Left Defensive End<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Nnamdi Madubuike<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Nose Tackle<\/strong><\/td><td>Rayshaun Benny<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Right Defensive End<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Calais Campbell<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Weakside Linebacker<\/strong><\/td><td>Tavius Robinson<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Left Inside Linebacker<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Roquan Smith<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Right Inside Linebacker<\/strong><\/td><td>Trenton Simpson<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Strongside Linebacker<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Trey Hendrickson<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Left Cornerback<\/strong><\/td><td>Nate Wiggins<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Strong Safety<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Jaylinn Hawkins<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Free Safety<\/strong><\/td><td>Malaki Starks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Right Cornerback<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Marlon Humphrey<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Nickel Back<\/strong><\/td><td>Kyle Hamilton<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-statistical-context-amp-preseason-performance-1\">Statistical Context &amp; Preseason Performance<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Metric \/ Detail<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Minnesota Vikings<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Baltimore Ravens<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Preseason Record<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>1\u20130<\/td><td>1\u20130<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Last Game Score<\/strong><\/td><td>Won 13\u201310 vs Giants<\/td><td>Won 24\u20137 vs Eagles<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total Offense (Last Game)<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>238 Total Yards (127 Pass \/ 111 Rush)<\/td><td>24+ Point Outing (Led by ground dominance)\/ 440 Total Yards (298 Pass \/ 142 Rush)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Turnover Differential<\/strong><\/td><td>+2 (0 Int Thrown \/ 2 Def Takeaways)<\/td><td>+1 (0 Int Thrown \/ 1 Def Takeaway)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This NFL preseason match is decided by experienced benched players when the starters sit out. Minnesota has a great backup plan in Carson Wentz. He can easily run a simple offense without making a mistake. Combined with stadium advantage and a disciplined defense that forced two turnovers just last weekend. The Vikings had a slight advantage due to Baltimore\u2019s depth issues and made a close-call victory at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>The Pick:<\/em><\/strong><em> Minnesota Vikings.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-los-angeles-rams-vs-new-orleans-saints\">Los Angeles Rams vs New Orleans Saints<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> 22 August 2026 (Saturday)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 4:00 PM ET | 1:00 PM PT | 1:30 AM IST (Next day)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Venue:<\/strong> SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-expected-nfl-squad-0\">Expected NFL Squad<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-los-angeles-rams\">Los Angeles Rams<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-offense-5\">Offense<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Position<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Starter<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Quarterback<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Matthew Stafford<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Running Back<\/strong><\/td><td>Kyren Williams<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Wide Receiver<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Puka Nacua<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Wide Receiver<\/strong><\/td><td>Davante Adams<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Wide Receiver<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Jordan Whittington<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Tight End<\/strong><\/td><td>Colby Parkinson<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Left Tackle<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>David Queensberry<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Left Guard<\/strong><\/td><td>Steve Avila<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Center<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Coleman Shelton<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Right Guard<\/strong><\/td><td>Kevin Dotson<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Right Tackle<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Warren McClendon Jr.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-defense-5\">Defense<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Position<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Starter<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Left Defensive End<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Larrell Murchison<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Nose Tackle<\/strong><\/td><td>Poona Ford<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Right Defensive End<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Braden Fiske<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Weakside Linebacker<\/strong><\/td><td>Byron Young<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Left Inside Linebacker<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Nate Landman<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Right Inside Linebacker<\/strong><\/td><td>Omar Speights<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Strongside Linebacker<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Desjuan Johnson<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Left Cornerback<\/strong><\/td><td>Jaylen Watson<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Strong Safety<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Kamren Kinchens<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Free Safety<\/strong><\/td><td>Kam Curl<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Right Cornerback<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Trent McDuffie<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Nickel Back<\/strong><\/td><td>Quentin Lake<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-new-orleans-saints\">New Orleans Saints<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-offense-6\">Offense<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Position<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Starter<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Quarterback<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Tyler Shough<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Running Back<\/strong><\/td><td>Travis Etienne Jr.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Wide Receiver<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Chris Olave<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Wide Receiver<\/strong><\/td><td>Jordyn Tyson<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Wide Receiver<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Devaughn Vele<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Tight End<\/strong><\/td><td>Juwan Johnson<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Left Tackle<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Kelvin Banks Jr.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Left Guard<\/strong><\/td><td>David Edwards<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Center<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Erik McCoy<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Right Guard<\/strong><\/td><td>Cesar Ruiz<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Right Tackle<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Taliese Fuaga<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-defense-6\">Defense<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Position<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Starter<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Left Defensive End<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Cameron Jordan<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Nose Tackle<\/strong><\/td><td>Davon Godchaux<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Right Defensive End<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>John Ridgeway III<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Weakside Linebacker<\/strong><\/td><td>Carl Granderson<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Left Inside Linebacker<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Kaden Elliss<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Right Inside Linebacker<\/strong><\/td><td>Pete Werner<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Strongside Linebacker<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Chase Young<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Left Cornerback<\/strong><\/td><td>Kool-Aid McKinstry<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Strong Safety<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Justin Reid<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Free Safety<\/strong><\/td><td>Julian Blackmon<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Right Cornerback<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Quincy Riley<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Nickel Back<\/strong><\/td><td>Jonas Sanker<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-statistical-context-amp-preseason-performance-2\">Statistical Context &amp; Preseason Performance<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Metric \/ Detail<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Los Angeles Rams<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>New Orleans Saints<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Preseason Record<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>1\u20130<\/td><td>0\u20131<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Last Game Score<\/strong><\/td><td>Won 20\u201312 vs Chiefs<\/td><td>Lost 24\u201320 vs Jaguars<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total Offense (Last Game)<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>321 Total Yards (228 Pass \/ 93 Rush)<\/td><td>277 Total Yards (221 Pass \/ 56 Rush)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Turnover Differential<\/strong><\/td><td>0 (0 Int Thrown \/ 0 Def Takeaways)<\/td><td>+1 (0 Int Thrown \/ 1 Def Takeaway)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This NFL game is decided by who has the better quarterback backup in a pressure situation. New Orleans has solid depth options like Zach Wilson. Similarly, the Rams\u2019 offense is handled by TY Simpson\u2019s explosive downfield distribution. Los Angeles Rams have multi-dimensional aerial depth compared with the Saints. Saints&#8217; rushing attack backed up a unit that struggled to stay on. The Rams cover the three-point spread at home and had the advantage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>The Pick:<\/em><\/strong><em> Los Angeles Rams.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>NFL Preseason Week 2 gives teams a chance to test themselves before the regular season. The coaches get a chance to evaluate their depth and rookies. The players who are trying to make it onto the team&#8217;s roster. These chosen games will definitely keep fans entertained. NFL Week 3 is ahead, so every performance is important for teams to prepare their final rosters.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NFL Week 2 Overview NFL Preseason Week 2 runs from August 20-23 and features 16 games over four days. Teams will continue to assess young and new players. Established players might get some playing time. This is another great opportunity for teams to build their coordination. 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