Friday, September 9, 2022

Week 1 NFL Predictions

Biglead (LIONS (+4) over EAGLES:  Philly has been picking up Super Bowl buzz. In this economy. But they have a fatal flaw and it's having an ass cheek. Lions 30, Eagles 24):  https://www.thebiglead.com/posts/nfl-week-1-predictions-picks-spread-lines-01gbwcahk0jc

O'Hara's Week 1 preview: Lions looking for redemption after last year's loss to Eagles (My picks: Lions 27, Eagles 26):  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/week-1-preview-lions-looking-for-redemption-after-last-year-s-loss-to-eagles

Final-score predictions for Eagles-Lions in Week 1 | 'NFL GameDay View' (one picks the Lions to win 21-17, one picks the Eagles to win 35-21):  https://www.nfl.com/videos/final-score-predictions-for-eagles-lions-in-week-1-nfl-gameday-view

NFL Week 1 picks: Predictions for Philadelphia Eagles vs. Detroit Lions | Will Jalen Hurts and company start the season 1-0? (1 picks the Lions to win 31-27.  3 pick the Eagles to win 31-17, 26-20, 31-17):  https://www.nj.com/eagles/2022/09/nfl-week-1-picks-predictions-for-philadelphia-eagles-vs-detroit-lions-will-jalen-hurts-and-company-start-the-season-1-0.html

USA Today (6 pick the Eagles to win by scores of 20-17, 23-20, 21-20, 26-17, 30-24, 28-17.  1 picks the Lions to win by a score of 23-21.):  https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl-picks/2022/09/08/nfl-picks-week-1-2022-spreads-locks-cowboys-rams-buccaneers-bills/8024666001/

NFL.com - Eagles vs. Lions preview | Week 1 (1 picks the Lions to win 20-13.  9 pick the Eagles to win 27-26, 30-17, 23-17, 26-13, 27-14, 27-24, 31-17, 27-23, 28-27):  https://www.nfl.com/videos/eagles-vs-lions-preview-week-1

SN Iyer (Eagles (-4, 48.5 o/u) at Lions:  The Lions have some good vibes to have.a surprising second season under Dan Campbell, to the point of getting into NFC wild-card contention. Unfortunately, they are facing another buzzy team with improved offensive upside. Jalen Hurts will use new go-to guy A.J. Brown to open up the passing game behind the Eagles' elite line as they go back to more complementary running from the backs and Hurts.  Detroit's offense can hang a little, but the defensive work in progress is seen as Philly is free to score often.  Pick: Eagles win 31-21 and cover the spread.:  https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/nfl-picks-predictions-week-1-bills-rams-packers-vikings/foynksaaszrqnzv4x2i8znrg

SN Bender (Philadelphia Eagles (-4) at Detroit Lions - The Lions haven't won their opener since 2017, but the opportunity for Dan Campbell to get the second season off on the right foot is there. Philadelphia was 6-1 S/U as a favorite last season, and they made some solid additions on defense. Jalen Hurts and A.J. Brown combines for a strong connection early, and the Eagles escape Ford Field with a victory.  Pick: Eagles 29, Lions 26):  https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/nfl-picks-predictions-week-1/o31iulpiefmqkeia4nzetqfs


Walter football (Week 1 NFL Pick: Eagles 30, Lions 27):   https://walterfootball.com/nflpicks2022_01early.php

CBS Prisco (Philadelphia Eagles (-4) at Detroit Lions:  The Eagles look to have the makings of a deep playoff team. That's if quarterback Jalen Hurts can make strides as a passer, which is what he's supposedly done this offseason. The Lions will be a feisty tough team every week, taking on the personality of their coach. But facing this Eagles offense will be a challenge for their defense. Hurts will get his season off to a good start.  Pick: Eagles 31, Lions 21):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/priscos-nfl-week-1-picks-jaguars-upset-commanders-chargers-roll-over-raiders-baker-mayfield-tops-ex-team/


AP Maaddi (Philadelphia (minus 3 1/2) at Detroit:  The Eagles restocked their roster after making the playoffs last season, adding key players on both sides. The Lions are expecting to build on their 3-3 finish down the stretch in coach Dan Campbell’s rookie season.  EAGLES, 26-17):  https://pro32.ap.org/article/defending-super-bowl-champion-rams-open-season-underdogs

NFL.com 's Mike Rob, Willie McGinest predict premier Week 1 matchups | 'NFL Total Access' (both pick the Eagles to win by scores of 34-16 and 29-25):  https://www.nfl.com/videos/mike-rob-willie-mcginest-predict-premier-week-1-matchups-nfl-total-access

Fox sports (Eagles at Lions: 1 p.m. ET on FOX - Overview: The Lions sure look like they're building something special in Detroit. Dan Campbell had them playing hard last season, especially when they went 3-3 down the stretch (after an 0-10-1 start). They have a good offensive line and some weapons around QB Jared Goff in wide receivers Amon-Ra St. Brown and D.J. Chark. They have a potential stud pass rusher in No. 2 overall pick Aidan Hutchinson.   But in Week 1, they'll run into a team that has already built itself into a contender. The Eagles loaded up this offseason, adding WR A.J. Brown, edge rusher Haason Reddick and more to a defense that ranked 10th and an offense that had the best rushing attack in the league. This is a good litmus test for the Lions; the Eagles are already where Detroit wants to be.  Matchup to watch: Eagles WR Brown vs. Lions CBs Mike Hughes and Jeff Okudah. The Eagles are counting on Brown to open things up for QB Jalen Hurts, and they are set up for a fast start. Who would the Lions rather have on him? Okudah, the No. 3 overall pick in 2020, is coming off an Achilles injury that limited him to one game last season. Hughes, a first-rounder in 2018, is now on his third team and was part of a Chiefs defense that Brown torched for eight catches, 133 yards and a touchdown last season. Tough choice.  Key stat: The Eagles led the NFL in rushing last season (159.7 yards per game). The Lions ranked 28th in rushing defense (135.1). Even with Brown added to the mix, the Eagles aren't going to abandon their winning formula. They have an array of running backs and a mobile quarterback with whom they can attack the Lions' defense, and they will. They think they can throw more this year, but in this game, they might not have to.  Prediction: The Lions were generally tough to beat late last year, and you know Campbell will have them fired up for their difficult opener. That fire can only take them so far, though. The Eagles should wear them down with their relentless, diverse running game, and now they've got the passing game to open things up even more. It should be a close game in the fourth quarter, but not close enough for Detroit. Eagles 31, Lions 16 – Ralph Vacchiano):  https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/nfl-week-1-preview-key-information-analysis-and-predictions-for-every-game

PFT (Eagles (-4) at Lions - MDS’s take: The Lions look to me like an improved team — but probably the kind of improved team that loses a lot of close games instead of losing blowouts.  MDS’s pick: Eagles 21, Lions 20.  Florio’s take: The Eagles have high expectations. The best way to begin living up to them is to beat an inferior team.  Florio’s pick: Eagles 27, Lions 20.):  https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2022/09/08/nfl-week-1-2022-picks/

NFL.com Rosenthal (Eagles win 33-27:  In a battle of two teams that did so much right this offseason, the Lions' secondary stands out as an unaddressed area. I can't see the unit holding up against A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith and Dallas Goedert when so much attention will be paid to stopping the Eagles' running game.):  https://www.nfl.com/news/week-1-nfl-game-picks-2022-nfl-season

NFL Real GM (Philadelphia Eagles at Detroit Lions (+4): What was a rough Xs and Os matchup for the improved Lions has taken a significant turn for the worse with Detroit’s OL injuries. Starting RG Halapoulivaati Vaitai is on IR, his replacement Tommy Kraemer hasn’t practiced all week and Pro Bowl center Frank Ragnow--the Lions’ best overall player--seems doubtful with a groin injury. This will be more competitive than last year’s 44-6 Philly rout, but it’s a brutal opening draw for Dan Campbell’s Lions to try and get their resurgence off the ground.  Eagles 31, Lions 15):  https://football.realgm.com/analysis/3471/Football-Meteorology-For-2022-NFL-Week-1

USA Today Pugmire (Lance Pugmire: Eagles 30, Lions 24 - Returning from a playoff berth with A.J. Brown to throw to, Jalen Hurts has the opportunity to affirm his position for years this season and this is where it starts. “Hard Knocks” was enjoyable, but now it’s back to reality television for the Lions.):  https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2022/09/08/philadelphia-eagles-detroit-lions-predictions-picks-nfl-week-1/8000568001/

Week 1 win probabilities, score projections | Game Theory (Eagles win 27-22):  https://www.nfl.com/videos/game-theory-week-1-win-probabilities-and-score-projections-for-the-22-season

What to know for NFL Week 1: Score picks, bold predictions, fantasy tips and key stats for 15 games (Moody's pick: Eagles 34, Lions 24, Walder's pick: Eagles 24, Lions 14):  https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/34537106/nfl-week-1-game-picks-schedule-guide-fantasy-football-tips-odds-injuries-stats-know-more

CBS Dajani (Philadelphia Eagles (-4) at Detroit Lions:  Detroit is going to be rocking this weekend, as Ford Field is sold out. However, the Eagles were undoubtedly one of the big winners of the NFL offseason. I believe they are a playoff team, but I'm not yet completely sold on quarterback Jalen Hurts, and I want to see if A.J. Brown can be durable. With that said, the Eagles are a much better team than the Lions, and they actually defeated Detroit 44-6 last year.  I'm excited to see how this Eagles offense looks on Sunday compared to how it operated last year. In 2021, Philly was fourth in the NFL in yards per rush (4.9), and led the NFL in rushing touchdowns with 25. With, dare I say, two No. 1 wideouts, what will Nick Sirianni do differently? Everyone will be watching the Eagles offense Sunday, but I also think this defense is underrated. With James Bradberry and Darius Slay locking down wideouts and C.J. Gardner-Johnson roaming the second and third levels, this unit could make life tough on Jared Goff. Give me the Eagles to cover.  The pick: Eagles -4.  Projected score: Eagles 30-17):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-week-1-picks-odds-best-bets-eagles-cover-vs-lions-baker-mayfield-wins-revenge-game-vs-browns/



Beat writer breakdown: Darius Slay still not slowing down, has emerged as a leader in Philadelphia too (Chris Franklin’s prediction: The game will be close early on, with both teams feeling each other out before the Eagles pull away in the second half. Hurts throws for two touchdowns and the Eagles defense gets three sacks and a turnover. Eagles 31, Lions 17):  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2022/09/beat-writer-breakdown-darius-slay-still-not-slowing-down-has-emerged-as-a-leader-in-philadelphia-too.html

Lions lowdown Paula Pasche (PREDICTION: Eagles 28, Lions 21. Detroit is a better team than last year but Philadelphia will just prove to be too much.):  https://lionslowdown.com/


SI All Lions (All 3 pick the Eagles to win by scores of 34-20, 38-24, 33-30):  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/week-1-predictions-eagles-lions

Freep (All 4 pick the Lions to win by scores of 27-24, 31-24, 24-21, 31-24):  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2022/09/11/detroit-lions-philadelphia-eagles-game-predictions/68265183007/

PFN (Dalton Miller’s Prediction - Eagles 27, Lions 21. Adam Beasley’s Prediction - Eagles 27, Lions 20. Dallas Robinson’s Prediction - Eagles 24, Lions 17):  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/philadelphia-eagles-vs-detroit-lions-prediction-matchups-how-to-watch-and-more/

NBC Philadelphia (All 5 pick the Eagles to win by scores of 29-17, 27-10, 32-14, 30-20, 30-17):  https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/eagles/our-eagles-vs-lions-predictions-week-1-nfl-season

Non-Score Picks:

CFN Picks (9 pick the Eagles to win, 5 pick the Lions to win):  https://collegefootballnews.com/2022/09/nfl-expert-picks-predictions-lines-week-1-2022/6

SI (1 picks the Lions to win, 4 pick the Eagles to win):  https://www.si.com/nfl/2022/09/08/nfl-week-1-staff-expert-picks

ESPN Picks (5 pick the Eagles to win, 2 pick the Lions to win):  https://www.espn.com/nfl/picks


Athlon Sports (All 4 pick the Eagles to win):  https://athlonsports.com/nfl/nfl-week-1-picks-predictions-2022

CBS (All 6 pick the Eagles to win):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/picks/experts/straight-up/1/


Average Predicted Score (1767-1294/64): Eagles 28 Lions 20.  94 Pick the Eagles to win.  14 pick the Lions to win.




Posted by LionsFan at 4:36 AM

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