Following yet another NFL winner on Thursday Night Football with the Buccaneers prevailing using the victory, we are back at it again with a record of Sunday NFL actions.
In the early games, we will head to the Motor City where the Detroit Lions will look to remain afloat in the competitive NFC North branch as they host among the league’s premier squads at the L.A. Chargers. Detroit had a tough result a week, letting the victory slip away late and drawing the Cardinals. Things will not get any simpler with the Chargers coming in to city, though their accidents might prevent them.
The visitors have any early season challenges. Melvin Gordon is holding out, although Austin Ekeler is capable of filling the void after a Week 1 revealing. Nevertheless, Hunter Henry is out for the year at the tight end spot. That is a massive reduction for Philip Rivers and the attack. The Chargers have weapons, but having an onslaught of accidents .
This should be a game that is fun, as indicated by how this is going to be on the spread. Could the Chargers continue their search to be successful from the post-season and shake off the injury bug? Continue reading for a prediction along with sport analysis below the odds.
L.A. Chargers -1.5 (-109)
@ Detroit Lions +1.5 (-111)
Over 47 (-110)
Under 47 (-110)
Among the bigger surprises of Week 1 was Matt Patricia’s side played in their first game of the year. Their offense deserved to close out that match-up having a success and clicked from the Arizona Cardinals.
The Cardinals’ defense has been improved and the new-look Lions attack thrived throughout three quarters. This need to be able to keep at home in Week 2 against Los Angeles, and is surely a fantastic sign going forward.
Among those big weapons the Lions now have is a valid tight-end at T.J. Hockenson. Even the first-rounder was elite in every sense of this term in Week 1, because his blocking, pace, and pass-catching ability could not be included. Expect a lot of the Exact Same vs. the Chargers.
Los Angeles is currently battling with injuries, and because of this will likely get exploited around the area when it comes to covering Hockenson. There, with Derwin James out injured. The Chargers are feeble in the secondary — probably meaning Matt Stafford ought to be able to get in touch with the likes of Kenny Golladay or Marvin Jones with some regularity.
This really is a depleted group and after seeing exactly what Marlon Mack and the Colts did on the Chargers past week to mimic the approach. Both Kerryon Johnson along with C.J. Anderson ought to be able to ram the ball down the Chargers’ interior, and maintain those chains going.
It’s all about the pass rush for Detroit. They will be led by the likes of Trey Flowers and that tandem and Devon Kennard ought to be able to frighten on the Chargers’ offensive line, forcing Philip Rivers into several situations that were hurried. Austin Ekeler had success last week and spearheaded the Chargers’ assault, but the Lions will probably be prepared for the floor game. Detroit possesses a elite run defense, headed by the Snacks Harrison. To operate will be rare, and Detroit ought to control the trenches.
The Chargers are still an elite group, , but the travel and their injuries doesn’t bode well for them. Detroit has revealed that its better than the market thinks at the present time, and their offense is well-positioned to make the most of Los Angeles’ flaws. Expect the Lions to have a convincing home victory on Sunday afternoon.