The NFC East went 1-3 recently, and all groups are thought about underdogs heading into Week 3. Each video game is winnable, particularly if these gamers come through for their groups.
Jordan Davis (DT) Philadelphia Eagles
At 6-foot-6 and 336 pounds, Davis was anticipated to fortify Philadelphia’s run defense, however the 13th total choice in the 2022 NFL Draft has just 65 deals with (3 for a loss) considering that signing up with the group. He had a set of takes on and a pass resisted the Falcons however missed out on the stat sheet entirely versus the Packers in Week 1.
After the video game, previous colleague Fletcher Cox called out Davis:
Fletcher Cox on whose voice will bring weight in the space re: run defense in season opener: “I hope it’s Jordan (Davis) doing it– repairing the running video game and taking control of that. Due to the fact that 7.8 lawns per bring is inappropriate, let’s be truthful. We’re in Philly, we’re understood for …
— Zach Berman (@ZBerm) September 16, 2024
Eagles legend Seth Joyner took it an action even more by calling Davis a “squandered draft choice” after the group’s one-point loss to Atlanta. New Orleans leads the NFL with 45.5 points per video game with the third-most rush backyards (185.0) per contest.
The Saints host the Eagles today which might be difficulty for Philadelphia’s 25th-ranked run defense. Running back Alvin Kamara had 3 ratings and 115 backyards for the Saints on Sunday, and Davis will be the group’s very first line of defense. He’ll require to play much better if Philadelphia wishes to win.
CeeDee Lamb (WR) Dallas Cowboys
Lamb appeared far less rusty with 90 backyards and a goal versus the Saints than he finished with 61 backyards in Week 1 versus the Browns. He must do even much better today versus a Baltimore group enabling a league-high 257 backyards per video game through the air this season.
Lamb is noted as doubtful after missing out on Wednesday’s practice with ankle discomfort, however Cowboys owner Jerry Jones thinks Lamb will play Sunday, per Jon Machota of The Athletic. He might not balance 22.5 lawns per catch like he carried out in recently’s 44-19 loss to New Orleans however he’ll require a little bit more than his profession 13.1 backyards per catch average if Dallas wants to beat New Orleans.
Terry McLaurin (WR) Washington Commanders
Washington utilized 7 basket to beat the Giants 21-18 in Week 2, however somebody will need to score a goal if the group intends to beat a winless however skilled Bengals group today. Normally, McLaurin would be the guy, however not this year.
McLaurin leads the Commanders in targets however with just 8 catches for 39 lawns, he’s Washington’s fifth-leading receiver. Running back Austin Ekeler leads the group with 99 lawns after 2 video games.
They’ll both have their hands complete versus Cincinnati’s second-ranked secondary on “Monday Night Football.” McLaurin had 5 catches for 84 backyards versus the Bengals in 2020.