#278: 2021 Week 2 NFL Preview (with Hal Bent)

Sports Krunch w/DKROM

1. Week 1 Takeaways

-Me: The Chargers proved they aren’t the same old Chargers

-Hal: LOTS of surprises

2. Truth or Exaggeration

-All four NFC West teams will make the playoffs

-Justin Herbert and Matthew Stafford will be among the top three finalists for 2021 NFL MVP honors

-Kyler Murray has already proven himself to be a legit NFL franchise QB

-Urban Meyer will only last one season as Jaguars head coach

-It’s time to talk about the Atlanta Falcons as a serious candidate to have the #1 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft

-The Philadelphia Eagles will be serious contenders for a Wild Card playoff spot this season

-Even though they didn’t come away with a win, the way the Browns played the Chiefs last week bodes EXTREMELY well for their chances in a potential playoff rematch at Arrowhead, especially when the weather will likely benefit their physical brand of football more

-The Tennessee Titans offense will be one of the NFL’s biggest disappointments in 2021

3. This Or That

-Who had the more impressive defensive performance in Week 1: Steelers or Cardinals?

-Who is the best bet to be the main RB for the 49ers going forward: Trey Sermon or Elijah Mitchell?

-Which head coach has the hotter seat: Mike Zimmer or Matt Nagy?

-Who was the more impressive QB in Week 1: Dak Prescott or Derek Carr?

4. Cowboys at Chargers Preview

5. Chiefs at Ravens Preview

6. Picks for all other Week 2 Games

-Giants at Washington

-49ers at Eagles

-Rams at Colts

-Broncos at Jaguars

-Texans at Browns

-Raiders at Steelers

-Bengals at Bears

-Saints at Panthers

-Patriots at Jets

-Bills at Dolphins

-Vikings at Cardinals

-Falcons at Buccaneers

-Titans at Seahawks

-Lions at Packers

7. Bold Predictions

-Hal: A.J. Brown goes off for 10 receptions, 200 yards, and 4 TD

-DKrom: Aaron Rodgers roars back with a vengeance against the Lions on Monday night and throws an NFL record 8 TD passes in one game

8. Challenge Flags

-DKrom: Matt Nagy and Ryan Pace, if you want to increase the odds of keeping your jobs, START JUSTIN FIELDS NOW!!!!

-Hal: Mike Vrabel and Titans D…SHOW US WHAT YOU’VE GOT!!