NFL Predictions: Week 2 Picks and Hot Takes From Across the League

Sep 12, 2016; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) attempts a pass against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 12, 2016; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) attempts a pass against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports /
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New Orleans Saints at New York Giants, 1:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, FOX

If you like points, here’s another game for you. In this NFC clash, we might just be watching a game that is decided by who possesses the ball last.

Unfortunately for the Saints, the troubles in the secondary continue to get worse. Top corner Delvin Breaux suffered what is reported to be a broken fibula, a devastating injury that weakens the back end of the New Orleans defense even more. The unit allowed 35 points in the loss to Oakland last week, a performance that might just end up looking slightly better after their matchup against the Giants here.

If there’s one thing we know about the Giants, it’s that their offense as a whole is built to compete in shootouts. They might not boast the league’s greatest defensive unit, but they’ll score more than enough to keep up with league’s most lethal of offenses. Against Drew Brees and the Saints, that notion must become a reality. New Orleans boasts a scary amount of quick-strike playmakers that match up incredibly well this weekend. For the Giants to take this game, it’ll be up to the triple-threat of Sterling Shephard, Victor Cruz and OBJ to create space and help Eli Manning compile a 350+ yard passing game.

Against the New Orleans secondary, it’s difficult to imagine the Giants struggling to find open field at any point on Sunday.

Giants find a way to win in a shootout, 35-31 over the Saints.

Next: Dolphins/Patriots