The wait is finally over for #Kickoff2022. Let’s get you ready with 8 reasons why tonight’s game is going to be epic 🔥(h/t @NFLResearch)
If you’re a fan of wide receivers, you’ll be a fan of this matchup.
This is the first time the previous two seasons’ leaders in receptions and receiving yards have faced off since at least 1980. 🙌
@StefonDiggs | @CooperKupp
With Sean McVay at the helm, you can pretty much pencil in the @RamsNFL for a Week 1 victory.
The defending champs are 5-0 under McVay in their first game of the season. 😱
The numbers suggest that there should be plenty of points scored tonight.
@JoshAllenQB and Matthew Stafford combined for 83 offensive TDs last season, which is tied for the most in a Week 1 matchup in NFL history. 🎯
Von Miller is going to be back at SoFi, but this time in a different uniform.
The 8-time Pro Bowler won his second ring with the Rams last season before signing a five-year deal with Buffalo. He’ll look to add to his total as the active sacks leader. 😤
Matthew Stafford led the league with 1,175 deep passing yards last season, while the @BuffaloBills defense allowed the fewest deep passing yards (167) in the @NextGenStats era.
So something has to give when it comes to the deep balls. 👀
We mentioned the high-powered offenses, but don’t be surprised if the defense ends up dominating.
This is the first Week 1 matchup in the Super Bowl era featuring the teams that led the NFL in scoring and total defense in the last two years. 🔒
.@StefonDiggs and @jalenramsey provide an intriguing WR vs. CB matchup to open the season. Diggs’ numbers vs. Ramsey in two career games: (h/t @PFF)
4 Targets
2 Receptions
9 Receiving Yards
1 Touchdown
Another WR to have on your radar is one of the newer additions to the @RamsNFL: @AllenRobinson.
His 53 contested catches since 2019 are tied for 2nd in the league. (h/t @PFF) ✨
While #Kickoff2022 is going to be anyone’s game, one thing is certain. The storylines are overflowing with entertainment. 💯
📺: #Kickoff2022 -- Tonight 8:20pm ET on NBC
📱: Stream on NFL+ (bit.ly/3POvRB0)
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