Post by Rams GM (Frank) on Sept 22, 2016 11:39:41 GMT -5
New England Patriots: Losing Donte Moncrief makes this uphill battle a little steeper. A huge division battle this week.
New York Jets (-28.5): The Jets go into this match-up well positioned, fairly healthy, and a big favorite. They need a bounce Back victory to keep momentum in the AFC.
Buffalo Bills: A stunning upset victory last week was a great moment for this team in what looks to be a troublesome 2016 season. But the competition gets stiff this week.
Miami Dolphins (-62.1) The second leading scoring team in the AFC gets a good draw this week, look for the Dolphins to begin to separate themselves from the pack this week.
Cincinnati Bengals: As one of the lower scoring teams in the league, this appears to be an overwhelming match-up. An 0-3 start spells doom for the Bengals.
Baltimore Ravens (-76.3) Following a huge week 2 upset victory, the Ravens look to keep pace with the Browns and Steelers. Should get to 2-1 fairly easy this week.
Pittsburgh Steelers: Great start to the season, but does the trade of Derrick Johnson for more draft picks hurt their 2016 chances?
Cleveland Browns (-21.3): The Browns are the leading scoring team in the AFC, and they're doing it in an unconventional manner, as the defense looks dominant.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: The loss of Cory Coleman will hurt tremendously, but get a good match-up this week. This one is a must win, and it will be close.
Indianapolis Colts (-20.2): The Colts need to score more points, as the GM in Indy has begun to move pieces around. Good match-up in week 3.
New Orleans Saints: The scorecard after 2 weeks looks scary. Averaging a mere 167 ppg will not get it done in there division, they need to get a hot hand from somebody.
Houston Texans (-0.2): Texans bounce back last week, this week they play a squad who has scored virtually the same amount of points after 2 weeks (169 vs 167).
Atlanta Falcons (-19.0): Rough start in 2016, but a favorable match-up in week 3 should get the Falcons in the win column.
Jacksonville Jaguars: The Jaguars come in as the 4th lowest scoring team in the league, newly acquired Robert Woods hopes to help a little. They need a hot hand.
Carolina Panthers (-48.3): The depth on this team is a major concern, but with a favorable match-up, this game buys them time.
Tennessee Titans: On paper, the Titans appear to be a major underdog. However, with the lack of depth, the Titans actually scored more points last week.
Oakland Raiders (-12.9): The battle for 3rd place in the division. The 30th scoring team in the league, against the 31st scoring team in the league. Honor is at stake here.
Denver Broncos: See above.
San Diego Chargers: The battle for 1st in the division, monster game early in the year. This team needs Gronk back fast.
Kansas City Chiefs (-9.9): They better take advantage of this game before Gronk gets back, because their second meeting will get tougher. Division title implications here.
New York Giants (-7.1) Biggest game of the year against the biggest rival in the division. The injuries are starting to kick in, and the depth is a concern. 0-3 could spell doom.
Washington Redskins: They going to need a lot of points this week, can not have another down week. This one here could be for all the marbles.
Dallas Cowboys: They have a chance to tie for the division lead, if they fall 2 games back, it could be a long season with a tough schedule the rest of the way.
Philadelphia Eagles (-11.0): At a 175 ppg, it seems unlikely that they could maintain their position atop of the division. The schedule gets tough from here, they have a lot to prove.
Detroit Lions (-18.2): The Peterson injury hurts, they're not scoring a ton of points and the Vikings are on fire. The Lions need to win here.
Green Bay Packers: The Packers are scoring a fair amount of points, but a tough schedule to start the year has put them at 0-2. Gotta win this one, or playoff bid becomes difficult.
Minnesota Vikings (-37.7): The highest scoring team in the league, but the QB situation is in turmoil.
Chicago Bears: Nice win last week, but a 91 ppg difference between these two teams makes this game look like an impossible match-up. David and Goliath this week.
Los Angeles Rams (-80.9): Rams going for a 20th straight division victory, and look in good position to do so.
San Francisco 49ers: The 3rd lowest scoring team in the league have a very unfavorable match-up. Good luck with that.
Seattle Seahawks: Lowest scoring team in the league, it will be a long Sunday afternoon.
Arizona Cardinals (-102.4): Good draw for the Cards, as they look to build on an impressive start to the season. Easy win here.
New York Jets (-28.5): The Jets go into this match-up well positioned, fairly healthy, and a big favorite. They need a bounce Back victory to keep momentum in the AFC.
Buffalo Bills: A stunning upset victory last week was a great moment for this team in what looks to be a troublesome 2016 season. But the competition gets stiff this week.
Miami Dolphins (-62.1) The second leading scoring team in the AFC gets a good draw this week, look for the Dolphins to begin to separate themselves from the pack this week.
Cincinnati Bengals: As one of the lower scoring teams in the league, this appears to be an overwhelming match-up. An 0-3 start spells doom for the Bengals.
Baltimore Ravens (-76.3) Following a huge week 2 upset victory, the Ravens look to keep pace with the Browns and Steelers. Should get to 2-1 fairly easy this week.
Pittsburgh Steelers: Great start to the season, but does the trade of Derrick Johnson for more draft picks hurt their 2016 chances?
Cleveland Browns (-21.3): The Browns are the leading scoring team in the AFC, and they're doing it in an unconventional manner, as the defense looks dominant.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: The loss of Cory Coleman will hurt tremendously, but get a good match-up this week. This one is a must win, and it will be close.
Indianapolis Colts (-20.2): The Colts need to score more points, as the GM in Indy has begun to move pieces around. Good match-up in week 3.
New Orleans Saints: The scorecard after 2 weeks looks scary. Averaging a mere 167 ppg will not get it done in there division, they need to get a hot hand from somebody.
Houston Texans (-0.2): Texans bounce back last week, this week they play a squad who has scored virtually the same amount of points after 2 weeks (169 vs 167).
Atlanta Falcons (-19.0): Rough start in 2016, but a favorable match-up in week 3 should get the Falcons in the win column.
Jacksonville Jaguars: The Jaguars come in as the 4th lowest scoring team in the league, newly acquired Robert Woods hopes to help a little. They need a hot hand.
Carolina Panthers (-48.3): The depth on this team is a major concern, but with a favorable match-up, this game buys them time.
Tennessee Titans: On paper, the Titans appear to be a major underdog. However, with the lack of depth, the Titans actually scored more points last week.
Oakland Raiders (-12.9): The battle for 3rd place in the division. The 30th scoring team in the league, against the 31st scoring team in the league. Honor is at stake here.
Denver Broncos: See above.
San Diego Chargers: The battle for 1st in the division, monster game early in the year. This team needs Gronk back fast.
Kansas City Chiefs (-9.9): They better take advantage of this game before Gronk gets back, because their second meeting will get tougher. Division title implications here.
New York Giants (-7.1) Biggest game of the year against the biggest rival in the division. The injuries are starting to kick in, and the depth is a concern. 0-3 could spell doom.
Washington Redskins: They going to need a lot of points this week, can not have another down week. This one here could be for all the marbles.
Dallas Cowboys: They have a chance to tie for the division lead, if they fall 2 games back, it could be a long season with a tough schedule the rest of the way.
Philadelphia Eagles (-11.0): At a 175 ppg, it seems unlikely that they could maintain their position atop of the division. The schedule gets tough from here, they have a lot to prove.
Detroit Lions (-18.2): The Peterson injury hurts, they're not scoring a ton of points and the Vikings are on fire. The Lions need to win here.
Green Bay Packers: The Packers are scoring a fair amount of points, but a tough schedule to start the year has put them at 0-2. Gotta win this one, or playoff bid becomes difficult.
Minnesota Vikings (-37.7): The highest scoring team in the league, but the QB situation is in turmoil.
Chicago Bears: Nice win last week, but a 91 ppg difference between these two teams makes this game look like an impossible match-up. David and Goliath this week.
Los Angeles Rams (-80.9): Rams going for a 20th straight division victory, and look in good position to do so.
San Francisco 49ers: The 3rd lowest scoring team in the league have a very unfavorable match-up. Good luck with that.
Seattle Seahawks: Lowest scoring team in the league, it will be a long Sunday afternoon.
Arizona Cardinals (-102.4): Good draw for the Cards, as they look to build on an impressive start to the season. Easy win here.