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NFL Week 2 2020: Picks and predictions for each game

By Matt Verderame

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 13: Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks reacts after a rushing touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 13, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 13: Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks reacts after a rushing touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 13, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /
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MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – SEPTEMBER 13: Quarterback Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers scrambles with the ball against the Minnesota Vikings during the second quarter of the game at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 13, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – SEPTEMBER 13: Quarterback Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers scrambles with the ball against the Minnesota Vikings during the second quarter of the game at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 13, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /

Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers (-6)

The Packers (1-0) looked great in Week 1, stifling Minnesota early before allowing garbage points later. Aaron Rodgers was absurdly terrific, which is bad news for Detroit (0-1), considering Mitchell Trubisky erased a 23-6 deficit in the fourth quarter.

Pick: Green Bay 38, Detroit 20

Jacksonville Jaguars at Tennessee Titans (-9)

This is a big spread for the Titans. Tennessee (1-0) should win, but the kicking game is a mess and the offense wasn’t exactly high-octane in Denver. Jacksonville (1-0) has to feel good coming in, with Gardner Minshew playing well in a win over Indianapolis last Sunday.

Pick: Tennessee 23, Jacksonville 16

Los Angeles Rams at Philadelphia Eagles (EVEN)

This is a huge, huge game for the Eagles. Philadelphia (0-1) blew a 17-0 lead to Washington, allowing eight sacks while Carson Wentz had three turnovers. It’s also an opportunity for the Rams (1-0), who could earn excellent wins over NFC contenders in consecutive weeks.

Pick: Philadelphia 24, Los Angeles 21

Minnesota Vikings at Indianapolis Colts (-3)

Whoever loses is in bad shape. The Vikings (0-1) and Colts (0-1) already have divisional losses and while 0-2 isn’t as bad considering there’s an additional Wild Card team, it still puts teams in a considerably tough spot. This seems even on paper, but take the home squad.

Pick: Indianapolis 30, Minnesota 27

New York Giants at Chicago Bears (-6)

Why are the Bears (1-0) laying six points? They were dreadful for 50+ minutes against Detroit, and they have the worse quarterback. Yes, Chicago’s roster is much better than New York (0-1) and the Bears likely win, but expect a tight game.

Pick: Chicago 19, New York 16

San Francisco 49ers (-7) at New York Jets

Good Lord. Did you see Adam Gase and the Jets (0-1) last week? That should count as two losses. The 49ers (0-1) need to win, and they will do so resoundingly.

Pick: San Francisco 26, New York 10