This game screams Mitch Trubisky being outplayed by Gardner Minshew, and the Jets somehow getting back into position for Trevor Lawrence. But, the Jets have nothing but bad luck, and so the Bears will win this on a Hail Mary.
Pick: Chicago 23, Jacksonville 17
This is an abomination. Houston is the better team but Ryan Finley could throw for 300 yards against that mess of a defense. That said, take Deshaun Watson against the Bengals and don’t look back.
Pick: Houston 25, Cincinnati 19
The Jets got their win out of the way. Cleveland is sniffing the AFC North, and it doesn’t let up here. By the way, Baker Mayfield looks terrific. It’s a huge step in the right direction.
Pick: Cleveland 31, New York 16
Most intriguing game of the week. Pittsburgh is falling apart while the Colts are quietly becoming a very, very tough team to beat. Philip Rivers is doing a nice job in his maiden voyage with Indianapolis, and he’ll be able to read any blitz the Steelers throw at him.
Pick: Indianapolis 20, Pittsburgh 16
Baltimore is rolling, and it knows it must keep winning. The Ravens are the far-superior team, playing a Giants team without any healthy talent on offense. This shouldn’t be close.
Pick: Baltimore 29, New York 12