NFL | The duels on the agenda

Throughout the NFL season, The Press will suggest three duels to follow each week. The match sealed in advance, where a team’s victory is almost assured. The most surprising duel, where a team could beat a seemingly more powerful rival. Then the part not to be missed, where popcorn and cold drink will be necessary to accompany the action.

Certainty

New York Giants vs. Arizona Cardinals (Sunday, 4:05 p.m.)

Several elements suggest a victory for the Giants. First, the chances that the team will score more points than in its inaugural game are pretty good. The New Yorkers were routed 40-0 at home by their great rivals, the Dallas Cowboys. Contrary to what it has let out, Brian Daboll’s troupe counts on players with character. Daniel Jones, Saquon Barkley and company will bounce back. Especially since they will face the poor Arizona Cardinals, who suffered a defeat against the equally poor Washington Commanders. We should expect a deluge of points from the visitors.

Prediction: 36-14 Giants

The surprise

Cleveland Browns vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (Monday, 8:15 p.m.)

Both teams experienced unexpected fates during the first week of activities. The Steelers were humiliated against the San Francisco 49ers. Mike Tomlin’s team was unable to create anything, and in the face of a devastating attack, even Pittsburgh’s powerful defense couldn’t hold up. The Browns, meanwhile, completely stifled the Bengals’ offense, limiting quarterback Joe Burrow to just 82 passing yards. Things will balance out this week. Quarterback Kenny Pickett and receiver George Pickens will find a way to produce. And despite the absence of Cam Heyward, the Steelers will put the Browns in their place, who will arrive in the steel city with excess confidence.

Prediction: 21-17 Steelers

The unmissable

Kansas City Chiefs vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (Sunday, 4 p.m.)

The last match between the two teams had the feel of vaudeville. It was in the second round of the playoffs last season, and the Chiefs won by seven. It was in this game that Patrick Mahomes injured his ankle. And the Jags did well against the eventual Super Bowl champions. Sunday’s duel promises, because the Chiefs will be able to count on the return of their tight end Travis Kelce and their quarterback hunter Chris Jones. However, the Jaguars will give the Chiefs’ tertiary, the weak link in the team, a hard time. Calvin Ridley and Zay Jones will be well fueled by an increasingly confident Trevor Lawrence.

Prediction: 41-36 Chiefs