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Anytime you can have a winning Week 1 picking NFL video games, it should be trigger to commemorate.
I went 9-6-1 versus the spread recently and 9-7 straight up, so I felt great about it. Then I saw how all my fellow CBSSports.com game pickers did and my record was merely run of the mill.
Was Week 1 that simple?
Maybe so, but I will take it as we head to a second week filled with video games I enjoy. Its get-even week in the NFL, a great time to take great groups who lost recently to win this week and cover.
There are several of those I like this week, so lets build on the excellent start– even if it was just OK compared to some others.
Cincinnati Bengals (+6) at Cleveland Browns
The Packers looked like Super Bowl competitors last week against the Vikings, and now come home to face a Lions team that lost a difficult one to the Bears last week.
Select: Saints 30, Raiders 20.
The Cowboys are playing their home opener after a hard loss to the Rams. The Falcons looked bad in losing to the Seahawks. The defense was terrible. That will help the Dallas offense get rolling. Dak Prescott has a special day, however so does Matt Ryan. Its close.
Both groups are available in 1-0, and this will be the very first video game for the Raiders in their new stadium. Nevertheless, this is a big test for the Oakland defense. Try To Find Drew Brees to play well and the Saints to get to 2-0. The Raiders arent excellent enough to win their very first game in Vegas.
Select: Bears 21, Giants 20.
The Browns were a catastrophe last week, however now need to regroup on a short week. The Bengals lost a tough one at home last week, but Joe Burrow played well.
Pick: Browns 27, Bengals 23.
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Minnesota Vikings at Indianapolis Colts (-3 ).
You hate to state a Week 2 video game is a must-win, but this might be for these two. They cant afford to go 0-2 with both losing last week. The Minnesota defense was horrible and I believe that will carry over. Philip Rivers gets the Colts offense going as they win their first game..
Picks: Colts 30, Vikings 21.
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Select: Cowboys 33, Falcons 30.
Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers (-6 ).
The Packers looked like Super Bowl competitors last week versus the Vikings, and now come home to deal with a Lions group that lost a tough one to the Bears last week. The Lions made Mitch Trubisky look excellent.
Choose: Packers 34, Lions 23.
Buffalo Bills (-5.5) at Miami Dolphins.
This will be the Dolphins home opener after they lost at New England last week. The Dolphins will be tough here, however Buffalo is the better team and Josh Allen has a second good video game.
Pick: Bills 23, Dolphins 13.
Baltimore Ravens (-7) at Houston Texans.
New England Patriots at Seattle Seahawks (-4 ).
The Patriots impressed in beating the Dolphins at home, but this is a huge step up in competition. That will carry over against a Patriots defense that is just Okay.
Select: Seahawks 28, Patriots 17.
New Orleans Saints (-6) at Las Vegas Raiders.
Carolina Panthers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (-9 ).
The Bucs didnt look great against the Saints. They will in this one. The Carolina defense is simply what Tom Brady requires to get the offense going. The Bucs will win this one big to quiet all the skeptics from the loss to the Saints..
Pick: Bucs 35, Panthers 17.
Washington Football Team at Arizona Cardinals (-6.5 ).
Kyler Murray was outstanding in that video game. Washington came back to beat the Eagles, mainly behind the defense.
Select: Cardinals 23, Washington Football Team 13.
Choose: 49ers 27, Jets 14.
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Denver Broncos at Pittsburgh Steelers (-7.5 ).
The Broncos are banged up and playing on a brief week with a long trip. The Steelers will likewise be playing on a short week, however they are at home.
Select: Steelers 30, Broncos 16.
San Francisco 49ers (-7) at New York Jets.
Atlanta Falcons (+4.5) at Dallas Cowboys.
Jacksonville Jaguars at Tennessee Titans (-9 ).
The Jaguars have lost six successive video games in Nashville, and have actually won there just six times in 25 seasons. Thats problem. The Titans rallied to beat Denver in the opener, while the Jaguars disturbed the Colts. The Jacksonville defense didnt force a punt in that game. Look for the Titans to pound Derrick Henry as they roll..
Choose: Titans 30, Jaguars 17.
Los Angeles Rams at Philadelphia Eagles (+1 ).
The Rams looked good pounding Dallas, however this is a tough spot. Even with all the injuries, I think the Eagles, who blew a 17-point lead last week and lost to Washington, will bounce back to win this one.
Select: Eagles 27, Rams 21.
Select: Ravens 31, Texans 17.
Kansas City Chiefs at Los Angeles Chargers (+8.5 ).
This one will be enjoyable to view when its the Chiefs offense versus that Chargers defense. Both are top-tier. The Chargers did a great job on Patrick Mahomes last year and I think they can in this video game. The Chargers will spend time since of their defense. Its close..
Choose: Chiefs 23, Chargers 20.
This is a long trip for the 49ers, but the Jets are a mess. They must be the ideal tonic to get the 49ers back on track after their loss to the Cardinals. Look for their running video game to manage the flow and the defense to close down the Jets..
New York Giants (+5.5) at Chicago Bears.
The Giants revealed some grit against the Steelers, but they were overmatched in terms of skill. That isnt the case here. The Bears did some advantages on offense to rally to beat the Lions recently and I believe they can carry that over. This will be close..
The Texans looked dreadful in the opener against the Chiefs, but they are back home to face the Ravens. The Texans have all kinds of concerns, especially on defense. Look for Lamar Jackson to have another huge day.
