Elite NFL Picks Today 9/8

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Arizona Cardinals vs Buffalo Bills Preview 9/8

Kyler Murray etched his name into Bills lore during his only prior matchup against Buffalo. Thanks to the unforgettable “Hail Murray”—a game-winning, last-second touchdown pass to DeAndre Hopkins. As the Arizona Cardinals visit the Buffalo Bills to kick off the season on 9/8. Much has changed since that dramatic 2020 clash.

Hopkins and the Bills defenders who were outjumped in that iconic play have either switched teams or exited the league. Murray, now entering his sixth NFL season, is focused on the present after recovering from a torn ACL. The 2019 top pick is looking to reclaim his spot among the NFL’s elite quarterbacks and guide the Cardinals back to relevance.

Buffalo enters the season after an offseason of significant changes due to salary cap constraints. The departure of several key veterans leaves the Bills with only 11 players remaining from their 2020 squad. Head coach Sean McDermott’s team has become known for its resilience, bouncing back from adversity time and again. After the “Hail Murray” loss, Buffalo went on an eight-game win streak that ended in the AFC Championship. They also boast an NFL record-tying 40-game streak of not losing by more than 6 points.

On Arizona’s side, rookie receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. is set to make an immediate impact in his NFL debut. Murray will rely on Harrison, along with Michael Wilson and tight end Trey McBride, to boost the Cardinals’ offense. However, the defense remains a concern after finishing 30th in sacks last year, and injuries have already hit their pass rush hard.

With Stefon Diggs now in Houston and Gabe Davis gone in free agency, Josh Allen will be working with a new group of targets. Veteran additions Curtis Samuel, Mack Hollins, and Marquez Valdes-Scantling join Khalil Shakir and rookie Keon Coleman, providing Allen plenty of options to spread the ball around.

LA Rams vs Detroit Lions Preview 9/8

Matthew Stafford is gearing up for another raucous reception from Detroit Lions fans. And it might be even louder this time. The Los Angeles Rams quarterback, who spent 12 seasons as the face of the Lions franchise. Was met with a chorus of boos when he returned to Ford Field in January for an NFC wild-card game.

However, those boos turned to wild cheers when the Lions edged out the Rams by a single point. Snapping a 32-year playoff win drought and sending the former fan-favorite Stafford back to L.A. with a tough loss.

As the Rams prepare to visit Detroit again this Sunday night, Stafford may need to brace for the noise. The Lions fan base is more energized than ever, with hopes of a Super Bowl contender finally within reach.

The Lions, fresh off their first playoff run with multiple wins since their 1957 NFL title. Are coming into the season as the defending NFC North champions. The front office worked overtime in the offseason, upgrading both sides of the ball to keep the momentum going.

The matchup also marks a return for offensive lineman Jonah Jackson, who played four seasons with Detroit before joining the Rams. Lions head coach Dan Campbell, however, isn’t concerned about Jackson’s insider knowledge giving the Rams an edge.

Drafted in the third round of 2020, Jackson started 57 games for Detroit, including one alongside Stafford. After signing a three-year, $34 million deal with L.A., Jackson is now slated to start at center for the Rams. Detroit replaced him with 34-year-old veteran Kevin Zeitler, a Pro Bowl guard with 181 career starts.

Los Angeles, on the other hand, has some uncertainty along its offensive line. Veteran right tackle Rob Havenstein is nursing an ankle injury, while Joe Noteboom steps in at left tackle for the suspended Alaric Jackson. The Rams also reshuffled their interior line, keeping Steve Avila at guard after trying him out at center in camp.

The Rams are also adjusting to life without Aaron Donald, the three-time Defensive Player of the Year who retired in March. Despite his absence, head coach Sean McVay believes his defensive front will remain formidable. Kobie Turner, who led the Rams with nine sacks and was a top contender for Defensive Rookie of the Year, joins Bobby Brown, a promising fourth-year pro, to keep the pressure on opposing offenses.

On the other side, Lions GM Brad Holmes, a former Rams executive, is keeping his own core intact. Holmes handed out over $230 million in contract extensions to key players, including wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown and offensive tackle Penei Sewell. Defensive tackle Alim McNeill, another standout from the Lions’ 2021 draft class, could be next in line for a big payday.

As the season kicks off, Lions owner Sheila Ford Hamp has set her sights on the ultimate prize: bringing a Super Bowl trophy to Detroit. For the first time in a long time, that goal doesn’t seem so far-fetched.