Fansided

NFL Week 2 2019: Picks and predictions

By Matt Verderame

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - SEPTEMBER 08: Running back Dalvin Cook #33 of the Minnesota Vikings and teammates celebrate a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons in the game at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 08, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - SEPTEMBER 08: Running back Dalvin Cook #33 of the Minnesota Vikings and teammates celebrate a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons in the game at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 08, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
3 of 3
Next
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – SEPTEMBER 08: Wide receiver Sammy Watkins #14 of the Kansas City Chiefs runs a pass reception in for a touchdown in the first quarter of the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field on September 08, 2019 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – SEPTEMBER 08: Wide receiver Sammy Watkins #14 of the Kansas City Chiefs runs a pass reception in for a touchdown in the first quarter of the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field on September 08, 2019 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images) /

Kansas City Chiefs (-7) at Oakland Raiders

The Chiefs (1-0) have a defense in transition, but the offense is ridiculous even without Tyreek Hill. The Raiders (1-0) looked improved on Monday night, but holding down Kansas City is a borderline impossible chore.

Pick: Kansas City 41, Oakland 30

Chicago Bears (-2.5) at Denver Broncos

The ultimate rock fight. The Bears (0-1) and Broncos (0-1) might not score 20 points combined. Joe Flacco and Mitchell Trubisky against these defenses? Yikes.

Pick: Chicago 12, Denver 7

New Orleans Saints at Los Angeles Rams (-2.5)

If memory serves, these teams played recently. Boring game. Regardless, the Saints (1-0) and Rams (1-0) play an important Week 2 game, with a potential January tiebreaker on the line. Coinflip, so take the home team.

Pick: Los Angeles 31, New Orleans 30

Philadelphia Eagles (-1.5) at Atlanta Falcons

This game is simple. The Eagles (1-0) are really good up front on both sides of the ball. The Falcons (0-1) are terrible up front on both sides of the ball. More physical team wins.

Pick: Philadelphia 26, Atlanta 22

Cleveland Browns (-2.5) at New York Jets

This is the tension convention of the week. The Browns (0-1) have massive expectations and got blown out Week 1. The Jets (0-1) also have increased expectations and lost a 16-point lead to the Bills. Whoever loses will be in rough shape with a brutal schedule ahead for each side.

Pick: Cleveland 29, New York 24

Last Week: 11-4-1
Season: 11-4-1