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The source believes Drew Locke will be fine as a starter, noting he was on point in the second half of his previous appearance and will benefit from a full week of practice.

Sam Darnold is confirmed out for the upcoming game, with Drew Locke expected to start in his place.

Cousins was underwhelming in his performance, throwing bad interceptions and struggling to throw downfield, which may lead to a lower-scoring, variance-heavy game for the Raiders.

Herbert played poorly in Week 1, and the source expresses doubt about an immediate bounce-back performance given the Chargers' lack of speed and interior offensive line struggles.

McConkey is dealing with a rib injury and is not practicing, making his status for Week 2 uncertain. His absence is critical, as the Chargers' offense significantly drops in efficiency (6.3 to 4.2 yards per play) and Herbert's EPA per pass plummets without him.

Despite a loss, Jordan Love performed well in Week 1, hitting explosive plays before the game unraveled due to penalties and turnovers; however, he is 0-8 against the spread on the road when laying over a field goal.

The source notes that if the Jets offensive line provides adequate time, Geno Smith is capable of high-level production, as demonstrated in his previous performance.

Bowers is currently day-to-day with an injury, and his potential return for the Raiders in Week 2 would be a significant boost for the team.

The Patriots offense will be without A.J. Brown for the upcoming game.

Drake Maye is a strong candidate for rushing yards overs because he is likely to tuck the ball and run when pressured, a trend supported by his 45 rushing yards against Pittsburgh last year.

In the previous game, the Falcons' offense was extremely limited, with Cooper Rush primarily handing the ball off to Bijan Robinson and failing to generate anything downfield.

Baker Mayfield's offense looked very good outside of turnovers in the previous week, with the team effectively utilizing play action and motion under their new offensive coordinator.

Deshaun Watson is viewed as a non-functional quarterback who had the worst EPA per play last year; the source notes he is only starting due to an edict from upstairs and may be benched if he fails to perform this week.

Lamar Jackson is described as a 'cash cow' in the first half and against NFC teams, as opposing defenses often struggle to account for his speed, elusiveness, and ability to get outside the pocket.

Zay Flowers did not practice due to a hamstring injury, and the source suggests he should not be played in this game as hamstring issues are not something to mess with.

With Zay Flowers and Jacoby Lane out, Rashod Bateman is elevated to the role of the Ravens' number one receiver.

Zay Flowers is not expected to play, which significantly reduces the explosiveness of the Ravens' offense. Without him and the injured Jacoby Lane, the offense becomes much easier to defend.

Jayden Daniels played well in his debut, demonstrating an ability to move the ball, buy time in the pocket, and effectively use his legs when necessary.

Joe Burrow has been highly effective as an underdog throughout his career, boasting a 17-6 record against the spread when favored by 2.5 points or more. His ceiling remains MVP-caliber, and the Bengals' offensive line appears to be the best of the Burrow era, allowing only seven pressures on 37 dropbacks against Tampa Bay.

David Montgomery has been added to the Texans' offense, which showed improvement in the offensive line and overall performance last week.

Due to the team's offensive limitations, including Daniel Jones's injury and Alec Pierce's health status, the offense is expected to feature a heavy dose of Jonathan Taylor.

Alec Pierce is not fully healthy and is not yet a full participant in the offense, leaving the team heavily reliant on Keenan Allen for receiving production.

Daniel Jones is struggling with an Achilles injury that limits his mobility, which is critical for the offense Brian Daboll and Mike Kafka want to run. He is currently playing with 'cement shoes' and lacks the push-off ability for deep balls, resulting in a drop to 5.9 air yards per attempt compared to 8.0 last year.

The source suggests the Cardinals' offense looked uncomfortable with Murray in the shotgun, noting that the team's shift toward under-center and play-action looks (which Wentz is more accustomed to) may be more effective than the current Murray-led approach.

The source compares Wentz to Kyler Murray, noting that Wentz ranks 19th in EPA per play since the start of last year, which is statistically better than Murray. Wentz is familiar with the system, though his performance remains difficult to gauge.

The source notes that while Caleb Williams has struggled against Brian Flores' blitz-heavy schemes in the past, he showed improvement in his second year at avoiding sacks and handling the blitz. He is expected to hit some explosive plays against the Vikings.

Doug Kazarian expresses skepticism regarding Jared Goff, stating he has never been a big fan of the quarterback and believes the Lions' offense is limited.

The source identifies DJ Moore as the Bills' bonafide deep threat, noting that the investment in him appears to be paying off given the team's high explosive play rate.

Doug Kazarian highlights Kincaid as a key target in the Bills' new offense, noting he was on the field for 75% of snaps and functions as the team's WR2 when they utilize 13 personnel (40% usage). He is expected to see a high volume of looks in a potential shootout.

The source notes the Bills have 'unleashed' Allen with a strong offensive line, leading to a 9.6 yards per first down average and the highest explosive play rate in the league last week; he remains an MVP-caliber player whose tendencies are to hit the open man.

The source suggests Deshaun Watson's career is nearing an end, referencing his upcoming performance against the Buccaneers.

The source characterizes Javante Williams as a running back who struggles to break tackles.

Malik Willis is described as having a toothless performance for the Dolphins, with the coaching staff failing to utilize him effectively despite having an entire offseason to plan.

The source expresses disappointment in Aaron Rodgers' performance, stating he should not be playing at the level seen in the Steelers-Falcons game.

Cam Ward struggled significantly against the Jets, recording under 100 yards passing in the game.

Baker Mayfield struggled with fumble luck, recording three fumbles that significantly impacted the Buccaneers' EPA and win probability.

Joe Burrow threw an uncharacteristic pick-six to Josiah Trotter, though the Bengals ultimately controlled the game.

Jalen Coker is highlighted for his significant contribution to the Panthers' offense, recording 138 yards in the Week 1 game.

The source expresses concern regarding the 37 points allowed to Bryce Young, noting he recorded 361 yards and three touchdowns in the game.

Carson Wentz was forced to take over the Vikings' offense after Kyler Murray suffered a severe injury early in the game.