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NFL Week 2 bold predictions: Bears, Giants, Chiefs, Steelers in focus

Sports outlets project high-scoring offenses, divisional upsets, and defensive performances across the league's second week.

newest coverage 1d agosummary written 2d ago13 pieces1 likes & upvotes NewswiresMastodonGoogle News

What to know

  • Chicago Bears (59 points Week 1) and other high-scoring offenses dominate Week 2 predictions after record-tying opening week.
  • Divisional matchups (Raiders-Chargers, Giants-Rams) feature projected upsets with falling favorites facing 0-2 scenarios.
  • Defensive performances highlighted: Pittsburgh's T.J. Watt, Cincinnati's rejuvenated defense, and Kansas City stifling Indianapolis.
  • Individual player projections include Bijan Robinson for 175 rushing yards and AP Offensive Player of Year trajectory, Ashton Jeanty to exceed 50% of Raiders' offensive yards.

“The Patriots would not have been risen to the top of the AFC East and represented the AFC in the Super Bowl if Maye had not become a sensational leader and a dominant quarterback last year.”

Yahoo Sports, Sports outlet · Yahoo Sports ↗ · Sep 15

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NFL Week 2 bold predictions: Bears, Giants, Chiefs, Steelers in focus
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    Giants-Rams matchup analyzed ahead of Week 2

    Yahoo Sports provides bold predictions for Giants (1-0, beat Cowboys 28-20) versus Rams (0-1, lost to 49ers 27-7 in Melbourne) in Week 2 divisional matchup.

    1. 2 outlets Gerry Dulac’s 2026 NFL predictions: Week 2 - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

      first by Google News · Sports, 3d ago · also Yahoo Sports

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    Giants projected to upset Rams, Dolphins to cover against 49ers

    CBS Sports publishes bold predictions including Giants upsetting Rams in Week 2 (with LA starting 0-2) and Dolphins covering against 49ers.

    1. 2 outlets first by CBS Sports, 5d ago · also Yahoo Sports · read ↗

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    Cincinnati Bengals projected for defensive low-scoring win

    Coverage predicts Bengals will beat Texans 10-3 in Week 2, with both teams displaying their rejuvenated defenses in an "old-fashioned game of pound the rock."

    “It's time to realize this Chicago offense is the real deal.”
    — Yahoo Sports, Sports outlet · source
    1. 1 outlet Bold predictions for Week 2 of 2026 NFL season

      first by Yahoo Sports, 7d ago

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    Kansas City Chiefs expected to stifle Colts' offense — Yahoo Sports predicts Chiefs will dominate Indianapolis in Week 2, with Patrick Mahomes starting to feel it distributing to receivers. Coverage notes Colts were "torched through the air" by Baltimore in Week 1.

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    Green Bay Packers projected to rebound against Jets — Coverage predicts Packers will defeat Jets in Week 2 after a fourth-quarter collapse in Week 1 loss, with analyst noting Jordan Love "fell flat" but the team will earn its first victory.

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    Bijan Robinson predicted for 175 rushing yards against Panthers — Yahoo Sports projects Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson will dominate Carolina in Week 2 with 175 rushing yards, 60 receiving yards, and two touchdowns, positioning him to win AP Offensive Player of the Year.

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    Chicago Bears projected for another offensive explosion — Yahoo Sports predicts Bears will drop 40 points on Vikings in Week 2, following their franchise-record 59-point performance against Carolina. Coverage notes Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson's offense is proving to be "the real deal."

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    Patriots-Steelers predictions emphasize defensive matchup

    Coverage previews New England (0-1) hosting Pittsburgh (1-0), with Patriots favored by 5.5 points. Predictions focus on T.J. Watt's defense, Aaron Rodgers' final season, and Drake Maye's redemption after three interceptions in Week 1 loss.

    “The Steelers were not overly impressive in their opener, but they did enough to beat the Atlanta Falcons.”
    — Yahoo Sports, Sports outlet · source
    1. 1 outlet Patriots vs. Steelers bold predictions for Week 2 of 2026 NFL season

      first by Yahoo Sports, 8d ago

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    Raiders-Chargers divisional stakes highlighted

    Coverage notes Raiders (1-0) face Chargers (0-1) in AFC West showdown, with Vegas having beaten Miami and LA losing to Arizona despite being favored. Predictions focus on Ashton Jeanty's workload and Justin Herbert's passing yards.

    “Week 1 is always a little bit strange in the NFL. That often creates a sense of mystery going into Week 2, where team tend to reveal who they really are.”
    — Yahoo Sports, Sports outlet · source
    1. 1 outlet Raiders vs. Chargers bold predictions for Week 2 of 2026 NFL season

      first by Yahoo Sports, 8d ago

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    Sports outlets begin Week 2 prediction coverage — Yahoo Sports, SB Nation, and CBS Sports publish bold predictions ahead of Week 2, analyzing matchups following Week 1's record-tying high-scoring opening week.

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  1. 2 outlets NFL picks 2026: Full list of Week 2 predictions with confidence levels

    first by Yahoo Sports, 6d ago · also SB Nation

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and 1 smaller piece