Football League's Initial Week Survivor Game Picks: Top 3 Predictions for Proceeding into Week 2
In the highly anticipated opening week of the 2025 NFL season, several intriguing matchups are set to take centre stage.
In the battle between the Arizona Cardinals and the New Orleans Saints, QB Spencer Rattler will look to outwit the Cardinals' defense through the air. The Cardinals, who boast the 7th-ranked rushing unit from the 2024 season, will aim to stop RB Alvin Kamara and the Saints' ground game. Arizona is favored by 6.5 points in this encounter, according to Bet MGM.
Meanwhile, the Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns face off in a highly anticipated matchup, but specific details about this game were not provided. Bengals QB Joe Burrow, who has struggled in his last two season openers, including a 14-for-33 performance for 82 yards in a loss to the Browns in 2023, will be looking to turn things around. The Bengals are favored by 5.5 points over the Browns, but advancing to Week 2 could be a risky play, according to advice.
Elsewhere, the Tennessee Titans, who selected Cam Ward with the top overall pick at the 2025 NFL Draft, will see their rookie quarterback make his debut against CB Patrick Surtain II, the reigning NFL AP Defensive Player of the Year. The Denver Broncos, favored by more than a touchdown (-8.5 points) against the Titans, will feature QB Bo Nix, who completed 66.3% of his passes for 3,775 yards and a 29-12 passing touchdown-interception ratio in the 2024 season.
The Washington Commanders, who reached the NFC Championship Game in the 2024 season, will host the New York Giants. Jayden Daniels, the Commanders' quarterback who helped transform a 4-13 squad into a 12-5 team in the 2024 season, will aim to continue his success against the Giants. The Commanders are 6-point favorites in this home game, and the matchup could prove to be a tough task for the Giants to win, according to Bet MGM.
In a notable achievement, less than 6% of entries in ESPN's NFL Eliminator Challenge reached Week 5 in the 2024 NFL season. With the season set to begin, it remains to be seen which teams will rise to the challenge and make it far in the competition.
New Orleans had limited cap space to improve a 5-win team before the 2025 season. On the other hand, QB Jayden Daniels, who won two games against the New York Giants in the 2024 season, including a 21-18 win in Week 2, will look to continue his success against the Giants in the 2025 season.
As the NFL season gets underway, fans are eagerly anticipating these exciting matchups and the potential for unexpected outcomes. Stay tuned for more updates as the season unfolds.
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