2016 NFL Bold Predictions For Every Week 1 Game

Cincinnati Bengals @ New York Jets

Bengals lose game with another dumb defensive penalty

Sometimes in this crazy game, history tends to repeat itself. The last thing the Cincinnati Bengals want to do is relive their painful end to the 2015 season. Most will remember they had a game against the Steelers all but won until two boneheaded defensive penalties put Pittsburgh in field goal range to steal the game. While it won’t be as blatant this time around, another bad penalty on defense will cost the Bengals again in New York.

Cleveland Browns @ Philadelphia Eagles

Terrelle Pryor catches three touchdown passes

Everybody is talking about Josh Gordon and when he’ll be back. Nobody is talking about how incredible the progress has been for Terrelle Pryor in his transition from quarterback to wide receiver. He now looks like a legitimate threat teams will have to account for due to his mix of imposing size and speed. Cleveland will help him show the world they gave up on him too soon by hitting him for no fewer than three touchdowns against the Eagles.

Minnesota Vikings @ Tennessee Titans

Demarco Murray and Derrick Henry each outrush Adrian Peterson

Shaun Hill is going to start the first game for the Minnesota Vikings. Not a bad decision given how unready Sam Bradford is, but it also means the game place for Tennessee is clear. Stop Adrian Peterson. This their underrated defense will do (for the most part). Meanwhile their own big tandem of Demarco Murray and Derrick Henry will surprise the Vikings defense. In fact each of them will end up having more yards rushing than Peterson.

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