ESPN Offers Week 2 NFL Predictions, Including Possible Upsets and Fantasy Sleepers
The sports network's analysts weigh in on potential surprises, breakout performances and statistical projections ahead of the second week of the NFL season.
ESPN has published a set of 15 predictions for Week 2 of the NFL season, covering potential upset outcomes, fantasy football sleeper picks and projected statistical performances for select players, according to the outlet.
Among the questions raised in the report is whether running back Ashton Jeanty will accumulate significant scrimmage yards in his upcoming matchup, ESPN said.
The predictions also address the possibility of the Cincinnati Bengals pulling off an upset against the Houston Texans, per the report.
Additionally, ESPN's analysts considered whether wide receiver George Pickens will find the end zone during Week 2 play.
The full set of predictions, which ESPN describes as covering "upset picks, fantasy sleepers, projected stat lines and more," was compiled by the network's NFL analysts ahead of the week's slate of games.
ESPN did not provide further details in the excerpt regarding the specific teams, players or statistical projections beyond those highlighted in the report's introduction.
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