If there’s one thing sure to split opinion quickly it’s the age-old battle of who knows more about the NFL, the players or the staff?
To try and resolve the issue once and for all players take on coaches and backroom staff one on one to try and decide once and for all who really knows their stuff.
The concept is pretty simple: each week one Eagles player and one staff member will go head to head predicting the outcome of the weekend’s NFL games, and by the end of the season the true power houses will emerge.
Last week, Wide Receiver Chris Cowley took on Club Chairman and Offensive Coordinator Neale McMaster. It was a close battle throughout the weekend and both eventually finished 6-10, so it’s all to play for this week.
Next up we have Tight End Jack Judge going up against Head Coach Will White. You can let us know what you think of their predictions by leaving a comment in the box below, by posting on our Facebook page, or by sending us a Tweet. Be sure to check back to Tuesday to see how they got on:
Redskins @ Giants (Thursday Night Football – Sky Sports 1 HD, Friday 01:25)
JUDGE: Giants to turn around a poor start to the season and edge this one out by a score. Giants win.
WHITE: Redskins by two touchdowns as I hate the Giants being a Patiots fan! Redskins win.
Bengals @ Ravens
JUDGE: Bengals coming off the back of a win and I can’t see it happening again. Ravens win.
WHITE: The Ravens defense is struggling and the Bengals will prove too much and pull one out. Bengals win
Saints @ Panthers (Sky Sports 2 HD, Sunday 17:30)
JUDGE: I like the Panthers’ kit so… Panthers win.
WHITE: The Panthers will win this one by ten as the Saints D is hurting. Panthers win.
Raiders @ Browns
JUDGE: Not only do I love to see Nellie’s team lose I also love to watch Mr Manziel play. Browns win.
WHITE: Toss up but I pick the Raiders by a TD – Amari Cooper a ‘Bama boy to have a great game. Raiders win.
Falcons @ Cowboys
JUDGE: I have a small soft spot for the Falcons and with some big players missing for the Cowboys I’ll have to back a win for the visitors. Falcons win.
WHITE: Falcons by a touchdown. Julio Jones is the man and the Cowgirls suck. Falcons win.
Buccaneers @ Texans
JUDGE: The Texans provided a great Hard Knocks this season and I think defensively they will be able to pull this one off. Texans win.
WHITE: The Texans defense will finally come alive and the offense will pick up some steam to get their first win. Texans win.
Chargers @ Vikings
JUDGE: I’m backing AP to have a blinder this game. Vikings win.
WHITE: AP has a great game as they eek one out and beat the Chargers. Vikings win.
Jaguars @ Patriots
JUDGE: I get compared to Gronk daily and in all honesty I think he needs to put in some work to catch up to me, but I have to back the big TE and the Pats. Patriots win
WHITE: Brady and Gronk keep up their hot streak and burn the Jags. Patriots win.
Eagles @ Jets
JUDGE: If I didn’t back the Eagles that would be like backing the Cheetahs. Eagles win.
WHITE: Jets on a roll and the Eagles offense has left the building with Bradford at the helm. Jets win.
Steelers @ Rams
JUDGE: Steelers coming off the back of a demolition of the 49ers. Steelers win.
WHITE: Steelers stay hot and beat the Rams. Steelers win.
Colts @ Titans
JUDGE: The Titans are at home and I think Mariota will be back to what we saw in week one. Titans win.
WHITE: Colts by three touchdowns, Luck will get his mojo back and bury the Titans. Colts win.
49ers @ Cardinals
JUDGE: The 49ers have been all over the place so far but I think they’ll bounce back with a win. 49ers win.
WHITE: The 49ers will go to work and beat the Cards by 14. 49ers win.
Bills @ Dolphins (Sky Sports 2 HD, Sunday 21:15)
JUDGE: I’m a Buffalo fan so I have to back my Bills in this battle of London-bound teams. Bills win.
WHITE: The Bills will get back on the winning track and I can see QB Taylor having a breakout game. Bills win.
Bears @ Seahawks
JUDGE: The Seahawks are having an absolute western this season but I can see them turning the year around. Seahawks win.
WHITE: The Seahawks get Chancellor back, the defense steps up another level and the Bears get blown out. Seahawks win.
Broncos @ Lions (Sky Sports 2 HD, Monday 00:30)
JUDGE: This one I think could go either way but I’m going to back the home team. Lions win.
WHITE: I think Manning will get his touch back and smoke the Lions. Broncos win.
Chiefs @ Packers (Sky Sports 1 HD, Tuesday 01:30)
JUDGE: Eeny Meeny Miny Mo. Packers win.
WHITE: Rodgers keeps his hot hand and the Packers pull one out on the Chiefs. Packers win.
Summary
| Match | Judge | White |
|---|---|---|
| Giants @ Redskins (TNF) | Giants | Redskins |
| Bengals @ Ravens | Ravens | Bengals |
| Saints @ Panthers | Panthers | Panthers |
| Raiders @ Browns | Browns | Raiders |
| Falcons @ Cowboys | Falcons | Falcons |
| Buccaneers @ Texans | Texans | Texans |
| Chargers @ Vikings | Vikings | Vikings |
| Jaguars @ Patriots | Patriots | Patriots |
| Eagles @ Jets | Eagles | Jets |
| Steelers @ Rams | Steelers | Steelers |
| Colts @ Titans | Titans | Colts |
| 49ers @ Cardinals | 49ers | 49ers |
| Bills @ Dolphins | Bills | Bills |
| Bears @ Seahawks | Seahawks | Seahawks |
| Broncos @ Lions (SNF) | Broncos | Lions |
| Chiefs @ Packers (MNF) | Packers | Packers |