KRYK: Sunday NFL notes, tidbits and straight-up picks for Week 2

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Three NFL gamers raised within the Better Toronto Space are anticipated to play Sunday when the Dallas Cowboys go to the Los Angeles Chargers.

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For the Cowboys, there’s eighth-year inside defensive lineman Brent City — born in suburban Brampton and raised briefly in Toronto’s Bloor West Village, earlier than primarily rising up within the Lorne Park neighbourhood of Mississauga. City, an enormous Toronto Maple Leafs and Raptors fan, obtained in on 43% of the Cowboys’ defensive snaps in a Week 1 loss at Tampa Bay.

For the Chargers, there’s promising rookie wideout Josh Palmer (born in Etobicoke and raised in Brampton) and backup cornerback Tevaughn Campbell (born and raised in Scarborough Village in Toronto’s east finish).

All three dressed and performed in Week 1.

A minimum of one different Canadian is anticipated to hitch them: Christian Covington of Vancouver, a seventh-year backup Chargers nostril sort out who obtained in on 53% of the defensive snaps in L.A.’s win final Sunday at Washington.

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Two different Canadians on the Chargers doubtlessly may play: Again-up rookie linebacker Amen Ogbongbemiga, who spent his highschool years in Calgary, is on the lively 53-man roster however didn’t costume final week, whereas offensive guard Ryan Hunter of North Bay is on L.A.’s observe squad.

SAINTS DOWN DEFENDERS, COACHES

After inserting two key defenders on injured reserve on Friday — DE Marcus Davenport (shoulder) and LB Kwon Alexander (elbow) — the New Orleans Saint introduced Saturday that two assistant coaches will miss Sunday’s sport at Carolina.

Particularly, Ryan Nielsen (defensive position and assistant head coach) and Brian Younger (pass-rush specialist). Each coaches are within the COVID-19 protocol.

Offensive line coach Brendan Nugent will “be in attendance,” the Saints introduced.

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DON’T SWEAT IT, EAGLES FANS

Philadelphia signed DE Josh Sweat to a contract extension. NFL Community reported it’s price $40 million over three years, with almost $27 million assured. He’s in his fourth season. He had six sacks in 2020.

PATRIOTS LOSE TACKLE, ELEVATE HOYER

New England gained’t have proper sort out Trent Brown in opposition to the New York Jets. He has a calf damage and was downgraded Saturday to out. Both Justin Herron or Yasir Durant is anticipated to begin in Brown’s place.

The Patriots additionally signed veteran QB Brian Hoyer off their observe squad, to again up rookie starter Mac Jones.

FIVE BIG QUESTIONS

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THE BIG NUMBER

17.7

Common yards per move try allowed by the Lions defence vs. San Francisco, worst within the league in Week 1. That doesn’t bode effectively for Monday evening’s sport in opposition to an embarrassed and offended Aaron Rodgers and the Inexperienced Bay Packers.

FUNKIEST FACTOID

Perhaps the great climate helped however in Week 1 NFL placekickers, en masse, missed solely three field-goal makes an attempt from 49 yards out or much less. All three hooked broad left: Tennessee’s Michael Badgley (since waived) from 46 yards, Dallas’ Greg Zuerlein from 31 and Arizona’s Matt Prater from 43. The one different 5 Week 1 misses (of 60 discipline targets tried) got here from 51, 51, 52, 55 and 60 yards out.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“ ‘Typically it’s like that,’ is what I’ve to say. Typically you simply obtained to throw it up.”

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— Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs QB, when requested concerning the social media meme that principally stated, “Screw it, Tyreek is down there someplace,” in reference to Mahomes’ prayer-of-a-deep-heave he accomplished to WR Tyreek Hill for a 75-yard TD, which flipped momentum in Okay.C.s defeat of Cleveland.

Tough begin. Went simply 9-7 to kick off the brand new NFL season with my winners picks, straight up, not in opposition to the unfold.

Let’s get proper to it for Week 2:

N.Y. Giants at Washington, Thursday

KRYK PICK: Washington

Daniel Jones had time, and at last regarded the half, with out turnovers. His Giants nonetheless discovered a solution to lose. Unreal.

New Orleans at Carolina, Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT

KRYK PICK: New Orleans

The Saints’ second divisional sport to begin the season. Can they open 2-0 with out Drew Brees, and with Jameis Winston at QB? If they’ll do THAT to Inexperienced Bay, then after all.

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Cincinnati at Chicago, Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT

KRYK PICK: Chicago

Hey, the Bengals defence stood as much as the Vikings rather well, particularly vs. the run (67 yards). Chicago’s offence poses much less of a menace. That stated, take the Bears of their dwelling opener.

Houston at Cleveland, Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT

KRYK PICK: Cleveland

It’s arduous to examine the Texans opening this season 2-0 and the Browns 0-2. The expertise disparity simply gained’t allow that. Cleveland almost upset Okay.C. in Okay.C., and will roll.

L.A. Rams at Indianapolis, Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT

(TSN; CTV2 BC, Alberta, Ottawa; through FOX)

KRYK PICK: Los Angeles

The Colts didn’t look notably good in opposition to Seattle, and now face an much more proficient NFC West staff, and offence, led by rejuvenated QB Matthew Stafford. Rams all day.

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Denver at Jacksonville, Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT

KRYK PICK: Denver

The Jaguars had been miles worse than one of many NFL’s least-talented groups final week, in Houston. Doesn’t determine they’ll bounce again to defeat the defensively robust Broncos.

Buffalo at Miami, Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT

(CTV Toronto, Kitchener; CTV2 Atlantic; through FOX)

KRYK PICK: Buffalo

Hey, if the Payments drop this one they’ll be two video games behind the Dolphins within the AFC East simply eight days into their season. Strain’s on Buffalo and QB Josh Allen. They’ll rise to it.

New England at N.Y. Jets, Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT

(CTV Montreal, Atlantic; CTV2 Toronto, London/Windsor; through CBS)

KRYK PICK: New England

The Patriots ought to have defeated the Dolphins final week. They need to defeat the Jets this week. Will they? Yeah. Keep in mind the Belichick vs. raw-rookie-QB issue.

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San Francisco at Philadelphia, Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT

KRYK PICK: San Francisco

QB Jalen Hurts’ fabulous all-around efficiency in a runaway victory for the Eagles might need been the stunner of Week 1, even forward of the Packers’ blowout loss. No repeat this week.

Las Vegas at Pittsburgh, Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT

(CTV BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Winnipeg, Northern Ontario, Ottawa; through CBS)

KRYK PICK: Pittsburgh

Two 1-0 golf equipment. Brief week for the Raiders, who did all they may on Monday to lose to an under-manned Ravens staff. Raiders assault doesn’t have RB Josh Jacobs, and can battle.

Minnesota at Arizona, Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EDT

KRYK PICK: Arizona

The Vikings, as a staff, are as enigmatic as their QB Kirk Cousins. Offence swings from pathetic to highly effective all sport lengthy. That gained’t reduce it vs. the offensively harmful Playing cards.

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Atlanta at Tampa Bay, Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EDT

(TSN; through FOX)

KRYK PICK: Tampa Bay

The Falcons couldn’t have regarded extra feeble in new head coach Arthur Smith’s forgettable debut. The Bucs are eons higher, and extra proficient than the Eagles. Straightforward-peezy.

Dallas at L.A. Chargers, Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EDT

(CTV Ontario, Quebec; CTV2 Atlantic; through CBS)

KRYK PICK: Los Angeles

Dak Prescott is so good now, and few groups have as harmful a receiving corps as Dallas. However with Justin Herbert the Chargers can preserve tempo offensively, and are higher defensively.

Tennessee at Seattle, Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EDT

(CTV west of Ontario; through CBS)

KRYK PICK: Seattle

On paper, and momentum-wise, that is a straightforward one. The Titans defence seems to have gotten even worse, particularly in opposition to the move. However might be a shootout. Loud crowd will assist Seahawks.

Kansas Metropolis at Baltimore, Sunday, 8:20 p.m. EDT

(TSN; CTV2; through NBC)

KRYK PICK: Kansas Metropolis

Baltimore has performed Okay.C. powerful the previous couple of years. The distinction within the Chiefs’ wins? Patrick Mahomes is a much better passer than Lamar Jackson. And the Ravens are banged up.

Detroit at Inexperienced Bay, Monday, 8:15 p.m. EDT

(TSN; through ESPN)

KRYK PICK: Inexperienced Bay

Are you able to think about the shock and awe ought to the Lions, with new QB Jared Goff and new head coach Dan Campbell, someway go away Lambeau with a prime-time win? However no.

BYES THIS WEEK: None.

SEASON RECORD: 9-7 (.563), by way of Week 1.