NFL PRESEASON WEEK 2 PREDICTIONS FT. PATRIOTS VS PACKERS

GAME OF THE WEEK PREDICTION

What: Packers at Patriots

Where: Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA

When: Thursday, Aug. 13 at 7:30 p.m. ET

Watch: NFL Network

Betting Line: Patriots (-3)

Football is completely back this week with all 32 teams in action including this potential Super Bowl preview. Star Quarterback Aaron Rodgers will play a couple of series’ for the Packer, while the Patriots will be without Tom Brady which means backup QB Jimmy Garoppolo will get a lot of time, possibly even a whole half which will be good practice for the first four games of the season if Brady’s suspension is upheld. Another thing to watch for the Pats is their Cornerback situation now that Darrelle Revis left in Free Agency. Malcolm Butler, Logan Ryan, Tarell Brown, and Bradley Fletcher all will get some time in that position battle. I would also watch rookie Malcolm Brown now that Vince Wilfork is gone. While the focus will be on the Patriots QB situation the Packers also have a battle for the #2 spot between Scott Tolzien, Matt Blanchard and rookie Brett Hundley. The Packers will start fast but in the end Jimmy Garoppolo will overcome the Packers defense. In the end My Pick is: Patriots 27, Packers 14.

OTHER GAME PREDICTIONS

Thursday 8/13

7:30 – Lions over Jets

7:30 – Saints over Ravens

8:00 – Browns over Redskins

8:00 – Dolphins over Bears

10:00 – Chargers over Cowboys (NFL NETWORK)

Friday 8/14

7:00 – Titans over Falcons (NFL NETWORK)

7:00 – Bills over Panthers

7:30 – Jaguars over Steelers

7:30 – Bengals over Giants

10:00 – Raiders over Rams

10:00 – Seahawks over Broncos (NFL NETWORK)

Saturday 8/15

8:00 – 49ers over Texans

8:00 – Vikings over Buccaneers (NFL NETWORK)

9:00 – Cardinals over Chiefs

Sunday 8/16

1:00 – Eagles over Colts (NFL NETWORK)