Choosing video games in Week 1 ended with a stable exhibiting for me, which is a change from current NFL years. It is a problem to choose early-season video games, much more so within the first week, however I one way or the other managed to go 10-6 in opposition to the unfold in our CBSSports.com knowledgeable picks and 9-7 straight up.
It is a bit odd to do higher ATS than straight up, however I’ll take it.
This week could be get-even week for lots of groups that misplaced in Week 1. It additionally could be every week for a few of these groups that appeared dominant of their first sport to come back again to actuality a bit.
So watch out, there are some pitfalls on the market. There are upsets lurking.
I picked some outright underdogs to win right here and several other to cowl. The canine will probably be barking this week.
Thursday, 8:20 p.m. ET (NBC, fubo)
The Eagles did not look good in beating the Patriots final week, which is able to change right here. They’re again residence and have a sport to get the rust off. The Vikings misplaced to the Bucs at residence in a sport the place they moved the ball, however simply turned it over an excessive amount of. It is a prime-time sport, which is not good for Kirk Cousins. Eagles massive.
Decide: Eagles 30, Vikings 16
Sunday, 1 p.m. ET (Fox, fubo)
Each of those groups are undefeated after the primary week — and each confirmed effectively. The Packers are taking part in consecutive street video games, which is not straightforward. However they’re the higher crew. The protection will restrict the Atlanta offense, whereas Jordan Love will proceed to play effectively. The Packers get to 2-0.
Decide: Packers 27, Falcons 21
Sunday, 1 p.m. ET (CBS, Paramount+)
The Payments are taking part in on a brief week, however they are going to be fuming after blowing the Monday sport to the Jets. Search for Josh Allen to bounce again in a giant means at residence in opposition to the Raiders. He’ll throw for 340 yards and three touchdowns to quiet his critics because the Payments get again on monitor.
Decide: Payments 33, Raiders 23
Properly, effectively, effectively … it seems to be just like the SportsLine Projection Mannequin agrees with me that the Payments may have a giant bounce-back sport in opposition to the Raiders. Nevertheless, it is exhibiting an excellent larger edge on the full, so head on over to Sportsline to see which aspect has all the worth.
Sunday, 1 p.m. ET (CBS, Paramount+)
The Bengals are coming off a horrible exhibiting of their opener, one through which Joe Burrow appeared unhealthy. That may change right here. The Bengals will get the offense going right here. The Ravens have some harm points on the offensive line, which might be an issue. The division video games are at all times powerful, however I do not see Cincinnati going 0-2 to begin this season prefer it did in 2022.
Decide: Bengals 27, Ravens 20
Sunday, 1 p.m. ET (Fox, fubo)
The Lions impressed of their opening street victory over the Chiefs, whereas the Seahawks have been unhealthy in shedding at residence to the Rams. In addition they have some offensive line accidents to keep watch over that can affect this sport. The Lions will get after Geno Smith, and Jared Goff will put up some good numbers as Detroit goes to 2-0.
Decide: Lions 29. Seahawks 20
Sunday, 1 p.m. ET (Fox, fubo)
It is a battle of two rookie quarterbacks who did not play effectively final week. Anthony Richardson had some moments for the Colts, however not sufficient. C.J. Stroud was unhealthy. However he is again residence right here, and I feel that can assist get him going. The Texans take it.
Decide: Texans 19, Colts 16
Sunday, 1 p.m. ET (CBS, Paramount+)
It is a powerful street sport for Kansas Metropolis after not taking part in effectively within the opener. They are going to have Chris Jones again, and that issues. The Jaguars had issues on the inside of the offensive line final week, which is massive in opposition to Jones. However I feel Trevor Lawrence and the offense will play a lot better than every week in the past. It is a shootout. Jaguars win a detailed one.
Decide: Jaguars 31, Chiefs 30
Sunday, 1 p.m. ET (Fox, fubo)
The Bucs are taking part in their residence opener after a tricky street victory at Minnesota. Chicago was terrible in its residence loss to the Packers. That may carry over right here. The Chicago protection has points, which Baker Mayfield will benefit from to get the Bucs to 2-0.
Decide: Bucs 28, Bears 16
Sunday, 1 p.m. ET (CBS, Paramount+)
The Chargers are coming off a horrible defensive exhibiting, whereas the Titans are coming off a horrible offensive exhibiting. One thing has to offer. I feel the Chargers protection will play higher in opposition to a foul offensive line. That may result in turnovers once more for the Titans and brief fields, which Justin Herbert will benefit from together with his arm. Chargers take it.
Decide: Chargers 25, Titans 17
Sunday, 4:05 p.m. ET (Fox, fubo)
The Giants are coming off a horrible exhibiting at residence in getting shut out by the Cowboys. Now they face a tricky journey west to play the Cardinals, who confirmed effectively of their opener. The Cardinals had six sacks, which isn’t good for a Giants line that was brutalized in opposition to Dallas. That is now a more durable sport for the Giants than anticipated. The Cardinals grasp round.
Decide: Giants 23, Cardinals 21
Sunday, 4:05 p.m. ET (Fox, fubo)
The 49ers appeared like the very best crew within the league final week once they blew out the Steelers on the street. Now they’re again out on the street in opposition to a division foe that pulled an upset final week. The Rams will grasp round in loads of video games this season due to Sean McVay — and this will probably be one among them. The 49ers will win, however will probably be nearer than anticipated.
Decide: 49ers 24, Rams 22
New York Jets at Dallas Cowboys (-9.5)
Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET (CBS, Paramount+)
This will probably be Zach Wilson beginning for the Jets after Aaron Rodgers went down for the season in opposition to the Payments. All he will get is to face a nasty protection that was nearly as good as any final week. That Cowboys entrance will pose massive issues for the Jets offensive line. The Jets protection must maintain them on this one, however the offense will give Dallas brief fields, which it’s going to benefit from to attain factors.
Decide: Cowboys 26, Jets 13
Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET (CBS, Paramount+)
The Commanders gained final week, however did not look good doing so. Denver misplaced at residence to the Raiders. The issue with the Denver offense was they did not drive the ball down the sector. That will probably be difficult right here in opposition to a superb Washington protection. The Commanders struggled to guard final week, however the Broncos aren’t a terrific pass-rush crew. That may permit Sam Howell to play higher. Commanders take it.
Decide: Commanders 23, Broncos 17
Miami Dolphins at New England Patriots (+2.5)
Sunday, 8:20 p.m. ET (NBC, fubo)
Miami is coming off a high-flying offensive victory in opposition to the Chargers. Tua Tagovailoa was excellent in that sport. The Patriots misplaced to the Eagles, however the protection performed effectively. That protection will maintain them on this sport as they decelerate the high-flying Dolphins to win it late. Upset particular.
Decide: Patriots 24, Dolphins 23
Monday, 7:15 p.m. ET (ESPN, fubo)
The Saints are available at 1-0, whereas the Panthers misplaced to the Falcons final week. Bryce Younger struggled and now faces a Saints protection that picked off Ryan Tannehill thrice. Younger will wrestle once more, whereas Derek Carr performs effectively. Saints get to 2-0.
Decide: Saints 24, Panthers 16
Monday, 8:15 p.m. ET (ABC, fubo)
The Browns are taking part in on the street this week after a giant residence win, whereas the Steelers are attempting to shed the horrible exhibiting in opposition to the 49ers final week. They have been dominated. The Browns protection was spectacular within the victory over the Bengals, whereas the Steelers offense actually struggled final week. That carries over because the Browns get to 2-0.
Decide: Browns 23, Steelers 17
