Thursday, September 17, 2026

Both defenses have had a full week to correct the communication breakdowns and missed assignments that surfaced in Week 1, making a cleaner, more disciplined performance likely on Saturday. In a rivalry game where familiarity is high, expect fewer explosive plays and fewer points scored overall.

While the Padres have had success against the Rockies this season, the Rockies haven't thrown in the towel just yet. Colorado's offense has been swinging the bats well of late, but their biggest kryptonite is the bullpen. Mason Adams has pitched well in his four starts of the season and should be able to limit the damage early.

With Cristian Javier's inconsistency, two capable offenses and both teams fighting for important late-season wins, this matchup is well positioned to produce enough scoring to clear the number.

In his last two starts combined, Jake Bennett has surrendered five home runs. MacKenzie Gore for the Rangers has only pitched a total of 7.0 innings in his last two starts and has given up nine earned runs.

With two starters capable of working into the middle innings and both teams likely taking a more disciplined approach after an intense series, expect scoring opportunities to be limited throughout the night.

Tennessee opened with a terrible 23-10 home loss to the Jets in Week 1, suggesting that it is the worst team in the entire NFL -- or maybe the second-worst, ahead of Cleveland. Philadelphia (1-0) should roll.

While the Padres have had success against the Rockies this season, the Rockies haven't thrown in the towel just yet. Colorado's offense has been swinging the bats well of late, but their biggest kryptonite is the bullpen. Mason Adams has pitched well in his four starts of the season and should be able to limit the damage early.

With Cristian Javier's inconsistency, two capable offenses and both teams fighting for important late-season wins, this matchup is well positioned to produce enough scoring to clear the number.

In his last two starts combined, Jake Bennett has surrendered five home runs. MacKenzie Gore for the Rangers has only pitched a total of 7.0 innings in his last two starts and has given up nine earned runs.

With two starters capable of working into the middle innings and both teams likely taking a more disciplined approach after an intense series, expect scoring opportunities to be limited throughout the night.

Baltimore deployed seven relievers in the extra-innings win on Tuesday, while New York sent out five of its own. That's not an end-all, be-all, but I expect both squads to lean on their starters to go deeper into this game -- which hasn’t fared well for either pitcher.

Both starting pitchers can rack up the strikeouts with the best of them, as both have 172+ punchouts on the season. Cavalli has pitched a total of 12.0 innings against the Phillies and only given up three earned runs while striking out 10.

Shane Steichen specializes in offense and his group left much to be desired after a 23-point output (and just 251 yards) last Sunday. We doubt the Colts will depend on their defense to correct their woes, while the Chiefs offense should be on fire once again behind Patrick Mahomes and Kenneth Walker.

Baltimore deployed seven relievers in the extra-innings win on Tuesday, while New York sent out five of its own. That's not an end-all, be-all, but I expect both squads to lean on their starters to go deeper into this game -- which hasn’t fared well for either pitcher.

Both starting pitchers can rack up the strikeouts with the best of them, as both have 172+ punchouts on the season. Cavalli has pitched a total of 12.0 innings against the Phillies and only given up three earned runs while striking out 10.