In Episode 2 of The Matchup, presented by bet365, Super Bowl champions Chris Harris Jr. and Emmanuel Sanders went head-to-head with their Weekly Pick ’Em selections for two marquee Week 2 battles.
The debate began with the Cincinnati Bengals visiting the Houston Texans. Sanders backed Houston, citing the defensive front's ability to pressure Joe Burrow and the urgency of avoiding an 0-2 start at home. Harris countered by picking Cincinnati, projecting a massive game for wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase after a quiet opener.
He only had two catches last week," Harris said. "When that usually happens, Joe Burrow is going to force-feed him. He’s going off this week.
The former teammates also split on the NFC East clash between the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Commanders. Harris took Dallas, trusting their offensive firepower while acknowledging defensive lapses on basic flat routes in Week 1.
Sanders seized on those defensive vulnerabilities, picking Washington behind quarterback Jayden Daniels, Stefon Diggs, and Terry McLaurin. Calling Dallas' blown assignments "pee-wee football," Sanders praised Washington's ceiling:
I like the offensive firepower that they have. If they can put it all together, they are capable of being a playoff team.
With Harris holding a one-game lead from the opening week, the former teammates’ split predictions set up another high-stakes head-to-head showdown heading into Sunday. Fans can watch full episodes of The Matchup weekly on bet365 News and follow along on social media for complete game previews, player breakdowns, and updated NFL odds throughout the 2026 season.
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