NFL Week 2 2018: Picks and predictions

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 09: Minnesota Vikings Quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) takes the field during an NFL game between the Minnesota Vikings and the San Francisco 49ers on September 9, 2018 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings defeated the 49ers 24-16.(Photo by Nick Wosika/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – SEPTEMBER 09: Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) throws downfield during the NFL game between the Indianapolis Colts and Cincinnati Bengals on September 9, 2018, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN. (Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

Indianapolis Colts at Washington Redskins (-5.5)

Tough to pick Indianapolis (0-1) here. The roster isn’t strong anywhere but quarterback, and the Redskins (1-0) are very tough in the trenches with a quarterback who doesn’t make mistakes. Hard sell for a Colts win.

Pick: Washington 26, Indianapolis 16

Kansas City Chiefs at Pittsburgh Steelers (-4)

Both teams should just deactivate their punts in lieu of another receiver. This game will be the most entertaining of the week, with both Kansas City (1-0) and Pittsburgh (0-0-1) sporting great offenses. The game likely comes down to who makes the big play late, and with the Steelers at home, I’ll take them.

Pick: Pittsburgh 42, Kansas City 37

Los Angeles Chargers (-7) at Buffalo Bills

Los Angeles (0-1) has to win. Buffalo (0-1) is already on its second quarterback.

Pick: Los Angeles 31, Buffalo 10

Miami Dolphins at New York Jets (-3)

Are the Jets (1-0) legitimate? Sure looked like it in that hammered of Detroit. The defense should be solid, and if Sam Darnold can simply keep the offense on schedule, they’re a sneaky wild card contender. As for the Dolphins (1-0), they got a nice win to start the year. Can they replicate that success?

Pick: New York 22, Miami 15

Minnesota Vikings at Green Bay Packers (-1.5)

This is the best game of the week. Minnesota (1-0) comes in looking to make an early-season statement. The Packers (1-0) are also looking to take early control of the NFC North. When in doubt, take the better quarterback, especially at home.

Pick: Green Bay 28, Minnesota 24