There are 16 teams attempting to prevent 0-2, and none will be under more pressure than the Dallas Cowboys.
Dallas came into the season with a lot of buzz and optimism and left Los Angeles 0-1 after a close loss to the Rams. Dallas offense did very bit, especially late in the video game when it needed a long drive.
Its one video game. No real requirement for concern. But a home loss to the Atlanta Falcons would truly get Cowboys fans in a panic.
Its too early to state any video game in Week 2 is a should win. Even 0-2 teams have 14 weeks to get things right.
Given that 2007 there have been 107 teams to start 0-2 and just 12 have actually made the playoffs. None of the nine 0-2 groups last season made it.
The Falcons are not a fun matchup. They had three receivers last week get 9 catches and more than 100 yards. Atlanta can score in a rush, though frequently the Falcons wait until theyre down a couple scores to warm up.
Dallas is a 4-point favorite at BetMGM, down from 6 at the start of the week. And Ill be all set for the wave of negativity if they fall to 0-2 after an offseason of favorable coverage.
Here are the against-the-spread choices for Week 2 of the NFL season, with lines from BetMGM:
Bengals (+6) over Browns
Throughout these picks, youll hear a lot about not overreacting to one week. Week 2 is a favorite among experienced NFL bettors, since you can benefit from the truth that every NFL week is considered as the conclusive answer on each group, specifically when theres only one video game to over-analyze. Because theres such intense interest in the NFL, and generally six days between video games to break down every angle, every video game takes on too much value in our minds. The difficulty is determining what surprises we saw in the opening week are indications of things to come, and which results were just random one-week variance in a competitive league.
All that stated, maybe we should not be too down on the Browns after being burnt out in Baltimore. It was their very first video game with a brand-new coach and the Ravens may be the very best group in football. Still, I cant trust them to cover practically a touchdown.
Eagles (+1.5) over Rams
This is a great example of not overreacting to one week. The Eagles were preferred by 2.5 points at the start of the week, and the line has actually moved 4 points.
Panthers (+9.5) over Buccaneers
Nobody is fretted about the 0-1 Bucs, apparently. Theres no pity in losing at New Orleans. The Panthers can move the ball and the backdoor cover will be in play.
Steelers (-7) over Broncos
We have actually been talking about it a lot the previous month: If Ben Roethlisberger is back, the Steelers examine practically every other box you d want in a contender. They looked fantastic on defense in Week 1 and the offense ought to be even better in Week 2.
49ers (-7) over Jets
Maybe this is a case of overreacting to how bad the Jets looked in Week 1. And the 49ers will be upset after Week 1.
Dolphins (+5.5) over Bills
Well see a better effort from the Dolphins in Week 2. Buffalo did look good in Week 1 and if they can cover here, they d stamp themselves as a real hazard to be one of the NFLs best teams this season.
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Colts (-3) over Vikings
Indianapolis lost on Sunday and took a great deal of survivor swimming pool chooses with them. They likewise out-gained the Jaguars 445-241 and never ever punted. I wont be too down on Indianapolis after a bad loss.
Lions (+5.5) over Packers
Hey, remember a week ago when a great deal of people were pumping up the Lions as a potential NFC North champion? Lets give them one more possibility, and hope that they found out some lessons after yet another blown fourth-quarter lead. This choice gets stronger if Kenny Golladay and Jeff Okudah can go back to the lineup.
Giants (+5.5) over Bears
For 3 quarters Sunday, it seemed impossible the Bears could reverse to Mitchell Trubisky in Week 2. Then the Bears had an excellent comeback in the 4th quarter and those concerns disappeared. I d still like to see Trubisky repeat that 4th quarter before I back the Bears at a spread this high.
Titans (-8) over Jaguars
The Jaguars were double-digit underdogs at the start of the week. Should a win over the Colts, in which they were almost doubled up in backyards, truly change our perception of Jacksonville that much?
Cardinals (-6.5) over Washington
Washingtons protective line is a bad matchup for the Cardinals. Still, Im purchasing Arizona being a great 2020 breakout.
Texans (+7) over Ravens
Baltimore is a really excellent football group. Still, the Texans have a couple of extra days to prepare and rest, losing to the Chiefs is no factor for alarm and Deshaun Watson is still difficult to lay a touchdown versus.
Chiefs (-8.5) over Chargers
Kansas City just looks like a team we ought to back till they prove otherwise, or the lines get adjusted too expensive.
Seahawks (-4) over Patriots
Kind of weird to see the Patriots getting more than a field goal coming off a win. New England did look great, specifically on defense. A week of film on the new Cam Newton offense will assist Seattle, which looked great. The one problem here is that Seattle isnt going to have that home-field benefit were used to.
Raiders (+5) over Saints
The Michael Thomas injury is one of the uncommon non-quarterback injuries that need to move the line. The line did move about a point after news broke that Thomas could miss out on some video games with an ankle injury, but it still appears a bit high.
Last week: 9-5-2
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They had 3 receivers last week get 9 catches and more than 100 lawns. Throughout these picks, youll hear a lot about not overreacting to one week. Week 2 is a favorite among experienced NFL bettors, since you can take benefit of the reality that every NFL week is viewed as the definitive response on each group, especially when theres just one game to over-analyze. The Eagles were favored by 2.5 points at the start of the week, and the line has actually moved 4 points. For 3 quarters Sunday, it seemed impossible the Bears might turn back to Mitchell Trubisky in Week 2.
