2016 NFL Bold Predictions For Every Week 1 Game
By Erik Lambert
Miami Dolphins @ Seattle Seahawks
Jarvis Landry and Tyler Lockett both score punt return touchdowns
There will be some great talent on offense and defense but there is also a greater degree of playmaking skill on special teams in this contest. Both receivers Jarvis Landry and Tyler Lockett stand among the best return men in football. Though this game will be decided by who plays better in the other two phases, don’t be shocked when those two set the tone with touchdowns on punt returns.
New York Giants @ Dallas Cowboys
Eli Manning goes over 500 yards passing
This game could have the makings of an offensive shootout, even with Tony Romo sidelined by a back injury. The Cowboys defense is in a rough way with two of their best pass rushers out with suspensions. It puts their largely average secondary is a tough spot against what looks like a loaded Giants passing attack with Odell Beckham, Victor Cruz and rookie Sterling Shepard. This could be a big day for Eli Manning. Like 500 yards and five touchdowns kind of big.
Detroit Lions @ Indianapolis Colts
Teams fails to top 100 yards rushing combined
If there is something these two teams have in common, it’s a degree of futility along the offensive line. That’s why both spent their 1st round picks on that part of the roster. So far the results have been disappointing. Odds are neither the Lions nor the Colts will be able to get much going on the ground. Not with those fronts and not with two star quarterbacks on the field in Stafford and Luck. That’s why the combined total for ground yardage in this game won’t hit 100.
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