Hour 1: Can the Giants Keep their Season on Track Without Jaxson Dart?

The Giants cannot keep their season on track with Jameis Winston starting because his recent record is poor and opponents will stack the box against him.

Winston was unprepared and the Giants' defensive injuries compound the problem, making it difficult to compete.

Winston's pregame hype contrasts with his inconsistent on-field performance, which is a concern for the Giants.

The Rams are a very good, ascending team that put to rest Week One concerns, noting their offensive production and defensive improvements.

He is not ready to concede the Rams as Super Bowl favorites, pointing to Stafford's errant throws and the need to see them against tougher competition.

Aaron Donald was disruptive in his return, particularly against the run, and will improve with more reps.

Donald's return was superhuman and the Rams' defensive front will be formidable once fully healthy.

Donald's performance was superhuman and the Rams' defensive front will be formidable once fully healthy.

The Commanders may need a new head coach because Dan Quinn failed to protect Jayden Daniels, and the team cannot commit a market-level contract to Daniels given his recurring elbow dislocations.

The organization failed to mandate protective bracing and Daniels' unavailability undermines locker room trust.

The Bears can survive Caleb Williams' hamstring absence because Ben Johnson can balance the offense and the team's rushing attack is elite.

The Bears remain competitive due to their run game and favorable division landscape.

The Bears are not ruling Williams out for Monday night, suggesting a short absence.

The Vikings can be good because of their elite defense and coaching, but their ceiling is limited by uncertain quarterback play from Kyler Murray or Carson Wentz.

Kevin O'Connell is lucky to still have his job after sacrificing a season of Justin Jefferson's career by starting an unproven quarterback.

The Packers' status is TBD until Micah Parsons returns, noting Parsons' irreplaceable impact.

The run game will be a problem without Josh Jacobs and the team should seek a running back before the trade deadline.

The Raiders will not make the playoffs despite their 2-0 start, citing weak early opponents and a difficult upcoming schedule.

He is cautiously optimistic about the Raiders' defensive foundation and long-term building under Clint Kubiak.

The Chargers' offense misses routine plays and fails to establish the run, and Justin Herbert has not elevated the team.

Justin Herbert has not elevated the team despite his talent, and his struggles have reached a point where he is good enough to get coaches fired.

Justin Herbert's struggles have reached a point where he is good enough to get coaches fired.