Greg's NFL Picks Week 2

 A HORRIBLE WEEK 1 for me!

4-6 in the spread column and just 8-8 in the victory column. I was bitten by a few points here and there but there's no excuse. Then again, Week 1 is a bit of a flukey week. I will (have taken) the Eagles -6 in the Thursday Night game over the Vikings. And now to my main Week 2 picks:

Chiefs (-3.5) @ Jaguars: This would have been a prime upset/trap game if the Chiefs had won week 1. But having lost Week 1, and now seemingly having Chris Jones back in the fold, I will take the Chiefs to bounce back.

Points: Chiefs   Victory: Chiefs

Raiders @ Bills (-8.5): That spread is a little too much for me. I think Buffalo will win but I can't trust them to blow out a solid Raiders team coming off a win at Denver. Split the difference.

Points: Raiders   Victory: Bills

Ravens @ Bengals (-3.5): I want to pick the Ravens so badly. But their line and defense are banged up (as seemingly they always are) and the Bengals are at home trying to bounce back after a loss to Cleveland. I might have a hook problem, but I will take the Bengals.

Points: Bengals   Victory: Bengals

Seahawks @ Lions (-5.5): UPSET PICK OF THE WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEK!!!!!!

 The Lions didn't really play great against the Chiefs if you look at it. They were clutch and took advantage of some poor Chiefs recievers. Seattle needs this win after laying an egg at home against the Rams. Last year, Seattle won in a shootout in Detroit. I think roughly the same thing will happen.

Points: Seahawks   Victory: Seahawks

Chargers (-3) @ Titans: Ryan Tannehill is awful. Give me the Chargers to get to 1-1

Points: Chargers    Victory: Chargers

Packers @ Falcons (-1.5): PICK'EM! This game's line changed very quickly with the news that Aaron Jones, the Packers great RB is injured. But I'll be honest. I think Jordan Love might be for real. And Atlanta did not play GREAT against Carolina. Give me the Packers on the road

Victory: Packers

Bears @ Buccaneers (-2.5): PICK'EM! The Bears are a coaching mess. I don't trust them at all. Give me Tampa to eke by.

Victory: Bucs

Colts @ Texans (-1.5): PICK'EM! This line bothers me. The Colts played decently against Jacksonville, surprisingly so. But I wonder if Vegas knows something. I'm going with the Texans, suspiciously.

Victory: Texans

Niners (-7.5) @ Rams: This is a case where the hook scares me. I think the Niners will win. but the Rams showed up well against Seattle and the fact that it's 7.5 instead of 7 bothers me. I will take the Niners to win BUT because of the hook and the way the Rams looked in Seattle, I will take the points

Points: Rams   Victory: Niners

Giants (-4) @ Cardinals: Giants need this game badly and they know it. I think they will come out with an intensity to wash away the stench of that Week 1 drubbing by Dallas. If the Giants don't win this game, their season is likely over because of their schedule. I'll take the Giants.

Points: Giants   Victory: Giants

Jets @ Cowboys (-9): I'm holding my nose here and taking the Cowboys with the points. This is going to be a low scoring game. Both teams have injuries offensively. I see this game as close for 3 quarters and Dallas pulling away late. Reluctantly, I will give points away.

Points: Cowboys   Victory: Cowboys

Commanders @ Broncos (-3.5): I want to take the Commies badly, but I don't think I can do it. Denver's going to be desperate, and Russell Wilson did play okay. I'll take Denver, barely.

Points: Broncos   Victory: Broncos

Dolphins (-3) @ Patriots: The Pats are equipped to defeat Miami with a strong running game, and that's the only chance they will have to control the game. Honestly this game could go either way. I'm going to split the difference. I will take Miami but take the points also.

Points: Patriots   Victory: Dolphins

Saints (-3) @ Panthers: Saints played meh and won against the Titans. I think they will play better against the rookie QB in Carolina

Points: Saints   Victory: Saints

Browns (-2.5) @ Steelers: PICK'EM! Steelers really disappointed me last week. They have to earn my trust back. Give me the Browns to ride some momentum and get to 2-0 in the division.