New England Patriots (1-0) at Miami Dolphins (0-1)
Venue and weather: Hard Rock Stadium, Partly Sunny, 88°F at kickoff
Prediction: Does anyone on Planet Earth believe that the Miami Dolphins are going to beat Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots? If you think guys wanted out after that last game, wait until you see the aftermath of this one. Final score: Pats 41, Dolphins 10
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Dallas Cowboys (1-0) at Washington Redskins (0-1)
Venue and weather: FedExField, Mostly Sunny, 80°F at kickoff
Prediction: Even when the Washington Redskins are decent. They always find a way to get their hearts broken by the hated Dallas Cowboys. Regardless of what happens in this rivalry, you can always count on a tough game that Dallas pulls out in the end.
That won’t happen this time. The Cowboys are the superior squad. Washington will hang tough for a quarter. Then, they’ll remember that they’re the Redskins, and this will be an easy first win for Dallas in what will be a season sweep. Final score: Cowboys 31, Redskins 17