ESPN Previews Week 1 NFL Predictions, Including Fantasy Sleepers and Upset Picks
The sports network's staff predictions piece raises questions about players such as DeVonta Smith and the New York Jets' defense ahead of the season opener.
ESPN has published a preview article outlining 15 predictions for Week 1 of the NFL season, according to the publication.
The piece, titled "15 predictions for Week 1: Upset picks, fantasy sleepers, projected stat lines, more," covers a range of topics including potential upset outcomes, fantasy football sleeper picks and projected statistical performances for players across the league, ESPN reported.
Among the questions raised in the article is whether wide receiver DeVonta Smith will find the end zone in Week 1, and whether the New York Jets defense will record an interception, according to the excerpt provided by ESPN.
The full scope of ESPN's predictions, including specific matchups, player projections and statistical forecasts, was not detailed beyond these initial questions in the available excerpt.
ESPN did not immediately provide further details on the complete list of 15 predictions in the material reviewed.
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