“Well, we don’t have an early game in London this week but we do have a shitshow in New Jersey!” says the NFL marketing team. Let’s have a look at that and other wares on offer during the first window.

To The Games!

TEAM/Packers:

Let’s see, a squadoo with a phenomenal front seven (and mediocre secondary) lines up against a Rodgers that has a 12:1 TD/INT ratio in their victories. Look for Davante to continue to exploit, well, pretty much everyone but especially Will Jackson who is struggling in coverage and has already committed six penalties to date.

Chiefs/Titans:

Both teams need this game and both defenses have been found wanting. Should be fun. Tractorcito has more yards after contact than 11 teams have total rush yards.

Falcons/Fins:

No matter where I go I read speculation that Brian Flores has lost the ears of the players. That’s a damn shame and if true and he gets canned, I hope he gets another chance somewhere else with a non-dysfunctional franchise. If there is one.

Jets/Pats:

Wilson had the usual rookie struggles vs Bill last time around but the Pats passing D has given up almost 9 yards per play the last two weeks. His rook qb counterpart Jones has had his struggles with the long ball but turned it around last week, going 4-4, 144 yards with 2 TDs.

Panthers/Giants:

What little talent both these teams have at the skill positions is on the sidelines today so good luck watching this snoozer. I’m guessing the game will come down to which wonky qb commits the least number of turnovers. (three is the baseline, methinks)

Bengals/Ravens:

For a team that kills every rb that plays for them, Baltimore has a very efficient and effective running game. And what’s this then, Cincy playing a meaningful division game in October? If they manage to slay the Ravens like they did the Steelers earlier, they’ll be sitting pretty in first place.

Have at it.