Friday, September 14, 2018

NFL Picks: Week 2

After thinking about it for a little bit, I thought to myself, Why can't I do NFL picks? If enough people like it, I might do this every week. So the inaugural ADD picks. (Not counting last night when the Bengals held on to beat the Ravens).

Chiefs at Steelers:  Steelers are a 5 point favorite at home after a lackluster tie against Cleveland. Chiefs come in with young Mahomes and a slew of weapons. Ultimately give me the Chiefs with the points but give me the Steelers to survive at home.

Points: Chiefs
Victory: Steelers

Colts at Skins: Washington is a 6 point favorite at home after beating up Arizona last week. Colts started out strong but faded against the Bengals. Washington's pass rush will be tough on Andrew Luck and crew. Give me Washington

Points; Skins
Victory: Skins

Dolphins at Jets: Jets are a 3 point favorite at home after walloping the Lions, while the Dolphins had to wait through two lightning delays to beat Tennessee. I don't think the Jets will have as easy a time against Miami, but Ryan Tannehill has not played well against the Jets in his career. If Darnold can hold onto the ball, the Jets should win

Points: Jets
Victory: Jets

Chargers at Bills:  Chargers are a 7 point favorite on the road. Buffalo may very well be the worst team in the NFL this year, at least the team with the worst QB situation, which showed in a massacre against Baltimore. Easy pickings

Points: Chargers
Victory: Chargers

Panthers at Falcons: Falcons are a 6 point favorite at home. They lost close to Philly. Carolina smothered Dallas. Expect this game to be tight but the home team squeaks out a victory

Points: Panthers
Victory: Falcons

Vikings at Packers:  Pack are a 1 point favorite at home after an all time great comeback against Chicago. Vikings handled San Fran rather easily. This game is a pick'em essentially so no points. I think Minnesota will clamp down on a hampered Aaron Rodgers.

Victory: Vikings

Browns at Saints: Saints are an 8.5 point favorite at home after getting humiliated by the Buccaneers and Ryan Fitzpatrick. The Browns are tough minded and much improved. They will run the ball a lot to keep the ball out of Drew Brees' hands. It won't be enough but it will be close

Points: Browns
Victory: Saints

Eagles at Bucs: Eagles are a 3 point road favorite which is kind of telling. This is my upset special this week. When Ryan Fitzpatrick is hot, he can stay hot for a few weeks. And the Eagles offense was not great against Atlanta. Give me the home team

Points: Bucs
Victory: Bucs

Lions at 49ers: Niners are a 5.5 point favorite at home. After watching the Lions Monday Night, why would I pick them, especially on the road?

Points: Niners
Victory: Niners

Cardinals at Rams: Rams are a massive 12 point favorite at home. This is a case where the point spread is dangerous to play. And yet I can understand why the big margin. I'm going to throw caution to the wind and take the Rams

Points: Rams
Victory: Rams

Patriots at Jaguars: Jags are a 1.5 point favorite at home. Give me the Pats. No explanation needed

Points: Pats
Victory: Pats

Raiders at Broncos: Denver is a 5.5 point favorite at home. I have a feeling this rivalry game will be close so give me the home team

Points: Raiders
Victory: Broncos

Giants at Cowboys:  Dallas is a 3 point favorite at home. This has the feeling of a low scoring affair with two struggling offenses, but the Giants have more playmakers and in the end will pull it out

Points: Giants
Victory: Giants

Seahawks at Bears: Chicago is a 3 point favorite at home. Their defense should be problematic for Russell Wilson but Trubisky has had problems of his own. This might be toughest game for me to call. I'm going to cautiously take Chicago but Seattle with the points

Points: Seahawks
Victory: Bears

What do you think?

No comments:

Post a Comment