The second week of the NFL season is here, and its an opportunity to do 2 things: observe underlying patterns from last week to notify our choices, while not overreacting to what we saw on the field in Week 1. It was a thing in Week 1 because the pandemic reduced offseason, and it will be a thing in Week 2. It showed it last week before everybody got injured for Detroit, and it will reveal it this week.
Arizona beat the 49ers however didnt get almost as much fanfare as the Football Team did for taking down the Eagles in Week 1. The Seahawks #LetRussCook in Week 1, however it would be really unexpected if they did the same in Week 2, due to the Patriots strength on the back end of their defense.
Sunday, 1 p.m. ET (Fox) Point spread: Bucs -9.
Everyone is hammering the Bucs point spread and I have no problem with that. Tom Brady will be pissed off about being humiliated; hell desire to make sure and discover Mike Evans in the end zone once or twice, and the Bucs should win this video game. Derrick Brown is gon na be fantastic however this defense draws right now.
Sunday, 1 p.m. ET (Fox) Point spread: Bears -5.5.
The ramification is the Chicago Bears are anticipated to beat another NFL team by a goal? Get out of here. It showed it last week before everyone got injured for Detroit, and it will reveal it this week.
Pick: Giants 21, Bears 20.
Sunday, 1 p.m. ET (CBS) Point spread: Bills -5.5.
Who cant wait to view this on CBS? Just joking, nobody is watching these groups play. If you are seeing, I advise checking to see whether you are 1. presently using a Dan Marino jersey and have spent the last 732 Sundays weeping from 1-4 p.m. or 2. consuming a Styrofoam plate covered in chili and cheese and explaining it as a local special. Either method, Im so sorry, you need to sue Bill Belichick for emotional damages. Likewise, dont wager anything here besides the Under..
Pick: Bills 17, Dolphins 10.
Sunday, 1 p.m. ET (Fox) Point spread: Eagles PK.
The entire world is sour on the Eagles right now and everybody thinks the Rams have actually turned a corner due to the fact that they have Malcolm Brown and Cam Akers. The WFTs smashed the Philly O-line so what will Aaron Donald do? Everybody anticipates he wins it by himself, however I believe we see a much better, fewer-passing-attempts variation of Carson Wentz in this getaway.
Select: Eagles 20, Rams 17.
Sunday, 1 p.m. ET (Fox) Point spread: Packers -6.
Individuals are pumped about Aaron Rodgers being back and thats swell, but lets see what Green Bay does offensively in Week 2 before we crown him. Simply joking, hell have another huge video game this week, due to the fact that the Lions defense is completely shredded. This video game will end in 50-plus points more than 90 percent of the time.
Also, I would indicate the Bills and jets game (got that one wrong) as an area where, even if we though the Jets might handle to keep up, they were at a major, major downside in terms of both line matches. The Jets have a rookie tackle and a lot of brand-new guys in advance, whereas the Bills are a veteran defensive team sending out a host of gamers coming at Sam Darnold, both on the inside and off the edge. On the flip side, New York isnt incredibly filled on the defensive line (although they are in fact proficient at stopping the run) and the Bills have an offending line thats grown together the last couple of years. It shouldnt be a surprise Buffalo had the ability to dispatch the Jets offense early and attack through the pass to construct a lead..
A number of other matchups that followed this pattern included the Steelers-Giants game (Joe Judge and Jason Garrett had a good gameplan offensively but Pittsburgh subdued them in the trenches eventually) and Titans-Broncos (Tennessee need to have annihilated Denver based on the variety of plays run)..
The Football Team has a young, unskilled quarterback learning a completely new system with a new head coach and minimal assistance. That defensive line still subdued a mainly constant offensive unit in Philadelphia– some novice wideouts are new, although Jalen Reagor certainly looked the part– that was doing not have personnel on the offending line. It was a thing in Week 1 since the pandemic shortened offseason, and it will be a thing in Week 2.
Sunday, 1 p.m. ET (CBS) Point spread: Titans -9.
Nobody in fact remained up to enjoy the Titans video game on Monday night. And if you did, Im sorry. I was up, and it was awful. 1:30 a.m. ET and Vic Fangio is choosing whether he gets to save his timeouts for get a totally free sub card. The Jaguars beat the Colts recently, so why in the world are they nine-point pets. Ill inform you why– the Titans managed to have Ryan Tannehilll toss 43 (!) times and Derrick Henry run 31 (!) times and they still barely won. The offense wasnt rolling or anything, however theyre due for a couple huge plays in this video game from A.J Brown and Henry. Jacksonville is frisky, but lets settle on the Jaguars winning a bunch of video games..
Pick: Titans 28, Jaguars 10.
The exact same chooses Dak Prescott and Baker Mayfield, both of whom are handling brand-new head coaches and changes on the offending line. Anticipating Dallas or Cleveland to come out firing on offense was a mistake (one I made with the Bake show taking the points against Baltimore)..
Lord help the rookie quarterbacks out there the next few weeks. Absolutely nothing about his Week 1 efficiency has me thinking anything other than hes an extremely skilled rookie behind a doubtful offensive line in a pandemic-shortened offseason.
Enjoy the trenches.
These two points certainly dovetail a bit, no? The Bengals could have beaten the Chargers quite easily on Sunday if Randy Bullock wasnt constraining up mid-kick or if Burrow could strike A.J. Green in the end zone. Burrow being pressured was a very constant style to this game. It should have been more apparent if we consider the matchup: Joey Bosa and Melvin Ingram breaking a bad/young Bengals offensive line? Thats a significant problem!.
Sunday, 8:20 p.m. ET (NBC) Point spread: Chiefs -8.5.
The Seahawks #LetRussCook in Week 1, however it would be really surprising if they did the same in Week 2, due to the Patriots strength on the back end of their defense. Costs Belichick utilized Cam Newton in what Im calling an “Armadillo Offense”– they had the slowest pace of play in the whole NFL during Week 1.
Sunday, 1 p.m. ET (CBS) Point spread: Steelers -6.5.
2 Monday night teams coming off short rest will do fight in Pittsburghs home opener, and its difficult to not feel bad for Drew Lock in this spot. He flashed sometimes versus Tennessee in Week 1 and I think he can do the very same versus the Steelers, a la Daniel Jones. However Denver is banged up, on short rest, taking a trip midway throughout the country and about to play an elite defense. I do not think the Broncos defense can hold up versus Pittsburgh over 60 minutes..
Choose: Steelers 28, Broncos 16.
Sunday, 1 p.m. ET (Fox) Point spread: Cowboys -4.5.
This might be Americas “video game of the week” but the Falcons will not stop sucking. I believe Raheem Morris most likely is worthy of a bit more love than he gets, but he basically admitted this week he didnt even plan for the Seahawks to come out passing. Thats fair on a historic level, however its sort of insulting to Brian Schottenheimer, Pete Carroll and Russell Wilson. Also– sort of insulting to preparing on defense. If youre the Cowboys, you contact the analytics department, inquire what your most significant propensities are, and you do the actual reverse. Hell never understand what struck him! This game must go method over but both teams are mishandling enough where I would pass if you dont like the number. Cowboys will cover and Jerry Jones will extol Mike McCarthy after the game (-325 parlay).
Choose: Cowboys 31, Falcons 24.
Sunday, 4:05 pm (CBS) Point spread: Cardinals -6.5.
Arizona beat the 49ers however didnt get almost as much excitement as the Football Team did for taking down the Eagles in Week 1. The Cardinals have a cornerback in Patrick Peterson who can nullify Terry McLaurin and their pass rush should be able to get after Dwayne Haskins.
Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET (CBS) Point spread: Ravens -7.
Same offer here. The Texans are certainly better, but its likewise clear Bill OBrien wishes to force-feed David Johnson and develop the run. That will not work against a Baltimore group that looks ready to smash people all season long. Lamar Jackson has just improved as a passer and hell have the ability to move the ball versus this defense, which stood no chance versus the Chiefs in Week 1. Once they get up, the Ravens will lean tough on Houstons front seven, and it may be too much to get rid of. Would not be amazed by a J.K. Dobbins breakout video game here..
Choose: Ravens 31, Texans 17.
Pick: Lions 35, Packers 28.
Select: Buccaneers 35, Panthers 25.
Sunday, 1 p.m. ET (Fox) Point spread: 49ers -7.
Pretty substantial point spread for a 49ers group coming off a loss. However how can anybody back the Jets after seeing them in Week 1? They were definitely horrible against the Bills and now will lack LeVeon Bell and probably without Jamison Crowder also. Theres nobody here to produce points or to assist Sam Darnold out, even if the 49ers defense will not be almost as excellent this season as it was in 2015. This video game is fishy as all get out, but with the 49ers playing not in the haze of a wildfire Ill back the favorite against a very wounded animal. Feels like a Super Random Tevin Coleman surge video game here for me..
Select: 49ers 21, Jets 10.
Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET (CBS) Point spread: Chiefs -8.5.
Now Vegas cant make the spreads high enough for the truly elite groups in the NFL, and the Chiefs absolutely certify. I think Andy Reid gets his grind on and we see a lot of Clyde Edwards-Helaire.
Choose: Chiefs 28, Chargers 10.
Pick: Colts 24, Vikings 17.
Sunday, 1 p.m. ET (Fox) Point spread: Colts -3.
I really desire to love the over here– 48.5– but no one dislikes being clever about passing more than Mike Zimmer. I think Indy may smash them here since Zimmer doesnt want to get included in any shootouts and Frank Reich is attempting to run no-huddle. My greatest concern is Reich falling prey to a video game script that is extremely unfavorable to what the Colts should do.
Monday, 8:20 p.m. ET (ESPN) Point spread: Saints -5.5.
No Michael Thomas in a prime-time game with the Raiders debuting their brand-new stadium ought to get a lot of individuals onto Las Vegas. I do not believe its the play– the Saints are an elite team on both sides of the ball and Derek Carrs group is pumped up after beating up on a bad Panthers defense. They cant stop anybody on offense, as Carolina and Teddy Bridgewater illustrated. New Orleans is one of the “big three” and Im not fading them, Thomas or not, until further notification.
Choose: Saints 28, Raiders 17.
Select: Patriots 17, Seahawks 14.
Bengals at Browns.
Thursday, 8:20 p.m. ET (NFL Network) Point spread: Browns -7.
There are numerous lines of thinking here, however the most essential one includes getting inside Baker Mayfields head. Baker was the No. 1 general pick in the NFL Draft, smashed his very first year and now isnt a lock to be on the Browns in 2022 because the Browns are the Browns. This is a monster video game for him, Odell Beckham, Myles Garrett and Kevin Stefanski.
Choose: Browns 24, Bengals 14.
Pick: Cardinals 28, WFTs 14.
The second week of the NFL season is here, and its a possibility to do two things: observe underlying trends from recently to inform our choices, while not overreacting to what we saw on the field in Week 1. Are the Browns horrible? They might be! Or are the Ravens just actually, really great? A possibility..
When Joe Burrow and Baker Mayfield square off, well discover out this evening. The more crucial lesson for this evening is one of 2 essential takeaways from Week 1 for me:.
Consistency is king.
This something I harped on throughout recentlys choices column and something I beat like a dead horse all offseason/preseason on the Pick Six Podcast (our everyday NFL pod, filled with high-end football protection and packed with mirth and Kevin Harlan dunk noise drops, subscribe right here): groups who have consistency at quarterback, head coach, offensive organizer and on the offending line are going to flourish out of eviction..
Did you see Tom Brady and Philip Rivers on Sunday? Those dudes have practically 40 years of experience quarterbacking at an NFL level and they didnt have excellent in-game chemistry with their skill position guys. It takes some time to establish that. Brady, in specific, relocated to a new offense with brand-new offending linemen. When he and Mike Evans arent on the exact same page, we should not be shocked. As Brady Quinn mentioned on Wednesdays podcast, all the reps on the planet in shorts will not matter until you can get those on-field, in-game snaps. Without a preseason, these games ought to offer much more inconsistency for group these teams..
