x
Bold predictions for NFL Week 2: Jets stun Packers, Bears come back down to earth
Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love. USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect

Bold predictions for NFL Week 2: Jets stun Packers, Bears come back down to earth

We went 1-for-3 with our bold predictions for NFL Week 1, and we could've been even bolder with our take that the Chicago Bears and Carolina Panthers would combine to score 60 points. The Bears nearly scored 60 on their own!

Let's gun for a better hit percentage with our bold predictions for Week 2. 

The New York Jets upset the Green Bay Packers

This isn't the hottest take you'll see this week, but the Jets are 3.5-point underdogs and have less than a 40 percent chance to beat the Packers, according to the betting odds. Based on what we saw out of Green Bay in Week 1, though, this team is in danger of falling to 0-2. 

Without Josh Jacobs on the field, the Packers rushed for only 66 yards on 21 total carries against the Minnesota Vikings. The offensive line looked even worse than advertised, and Jordan Love notoriously struggles under pressure.

The Jets should be able to run the ball efficiently in this matchup, and the Packers can't put pressure on Geno Smith and force him into mistakes. 

The Chicago Bears won't crack 21 points or 325 total yards

Chicago's offense is the talk of the town after putting up 59 points and 552 yards of offense against the Carolina Panthers in Week 1, but this won't be as easy. The Minnesota Vikings and defensive coordinator Brian Flores know how to slow down this high-powered unit. 

In two games against Minnesota last season, the Bears averaged just 318.5 yards and 21.5 points per game. Caleb Williams went a combined 37-67 (55.2 percent) for 403 yards and only one touchdown in those games.

Everyone sees this Bears offense as an unstoppable force right now, but Flores is going to quell that hype on Sunday.

Houston Texans TE Dalton Schultz goes off for 100-plus receiving yards

The Cincinnati Bengals defense looked much improved in Week 1, as it forced four turnovers, gave up only 282 yards and scored a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 1. Despite the impressive performance, we're not convinced this passing defense is fixed. 

Last season, the Bengals gave up a league-high 84.9 receiving yards per game and 16 touchdowns to tight ends. Schultz can feast in this matchup, and he'll operate as C.J. Stroud's No. 1 target on Sunday.

With Nico Collins ruled out due to a hamstring injury, Houston's top wide receivers will be Xavier Hutchinson and Kayshon Boutte. Schultz could be in for a career day here.

Jack Dougherty

Jack Dougherty has been writing professionally since 2015, contributing to publications such as GoPSUSports. com, Centre Daily Times, Associated Press, and Sportscasting. com

More must-reads:

Customize Your Newsletter

Yardbarker +

Get the latest news and rumors, customized to your favorite sports and teams. Emailed daily. Always free!