On today's edition of The Stone Shields Show we discuss keys to a Cincinnati Bengals Week 2 victory vs. the Jaguars, a Commanders vs. Packers Thursday Night football preview, Kalen DeBoer on the hot seat at Alabama and more!

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The Cincinnati Bengals (1-0) host the Jacksonville Jaguars (1-0) in a Week 2 AFC showdown at Paycor Stadium on Sunday, September 14, at 1 p.m. ET (CBS). Both teams escaped Week 1 with gritty wins: Cincinnati edged the Cleveland Browns 17-16 on the road, while Jacksonville dominated the Carolina Panthers 26-10 at home, showcasing a revamped defense under new head coach Liam Coen that forced three turnovers and allowed just 255 yards.

Joe Burrow, fresh off a Comeback Player of the Year campaign, threw for efficiency against Cleveland but will look to unleash Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins (questionable, hamstring) more freely at home. The Bengals' defense, anchored by Trey Hendrickson, held the Browns to two touchdowns but must contain Jacksonville's explosive receiving duo: 2024 first-rounder Brian Thomas Jr. (87 catches, 1,282 yards as a rookie) and No. 2 overall pick Travis Hunter, who dazzled in Week 1 with six receptions for 33 yards while playing both offense and defense. Trevor Lawrence managed 178 yards and a TD against Carolina without a sack, but he'll face a Bengals secondary eager to exploit Jacksonville's 26th-ranked scoring offense from 2024.

The series is tight—Jaguars lead 13-12 all-time—but Cincinnati has won the last two meetings, including a 34-31 OT thriller in 2023. Odds favor the Bengals by 3.5 points, with an over/under of 49.5, predicting a high-scoring affair (projected 27-22 Bengals win). Expect Burrow's precision to shine in the "Open in Orange" home opener, but Jacksonville's ground game (200 rushing yards in Week 1) could keep it close if Etienne exploits gaps.

Thursday Night Football lights up Lambeau Field as the Washington Commanders (1-0) visit the Green Bay Packers (1-0) on September 11 at 8:15 p.m. ET (Prime Video). Washington stifled the New York Giants 21-6 in Week 1, with rookie sensation Jayden Daniels (reigning Offensive Rookie of the Year) flashing mobility despite accuracy woes. Green Bay, meanwhile, dismantled the Detroit Lions 27-13, with Jordan Love carving up the secondary for 188 yards and two TDs, bolstered by new acquisition Micah Parsons' sack in his debut (limited to 30 snaps).

Daniels' dual-threat ability (891 rushing yards as a rookie) will test Green Bay's stout run defense (seventh in 2024), but the Packers' trenches—fifth in rushing offense last year—could dominate with Josh Jacobs pounding the rock. Washington's defense, which held the Giants scoreless in the red zone, faces a Packers offense averaging 370.8 yards per game in 2024. Key matchup: Parsons vs. Washington's rebuilt O-line, including rookie RT Josh Conerly Jr., as the ex-Cowboy has 4.5 sacks in two prior games against Washington.

Green Bay leads the all-time series 22-17-1 and has won the last three at home, but Dan Quinn's Commanders (12-5 in 2024) reached the NFC Championship last season. Odds list the Packers as 3.5-point favorites, with a total of 48.5 (projected 26-23 Packers). Short week favors the rested hosts, but Daniels' scrambling could spark an upset if Love's O-line (questionable injuries to Aaron Banks, Zach Tom) falters.

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