3 Teams to Buy Low on After NFL Week 2
It's been a whirlwind start to the NFL season, but let's all take a step back from things and look at the big picture.
Sure, some teams that had high expectations have stumbled in the opening weeks, but it's only been two games. There is a lot of football left to be played, so let's not overreact to just a couple of results.
I've already given you three teams you should sell high on heading into Week 3, so now let's look at three teams you should buy low on.
3 Buy Low Teams After NFL Week 2
Cincinnati Bengals
The sky seems to be falling in Cincinnati after the defending AFC champions have dropped their first two games of the 2022 season. They fell to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 1, and then Cooper Rush and the Dallas Cowboys beat them in Week 2. Right off the bat, let's remember that both of those losses came on a last-second field goal.
If there is a legitimate concern to be had, it's that the Bengals have allowed 13 sacks through the first two games. Considering they went out in the offseason and bought themselves a shiny new offensive line, these things shouldn't be happening.
To be fair, the Steelers and the Cowboys have two of the best pass rushes in the NFL, and their starting offensive line, as well as Joe Burrow, didn't play a single preseason snap. I expect them to turn things around sooner rather than later.
And what better spot to do that then a Week 3 matchup against the New York Jets? Sure, the 1-1 Jets have some bright spots, but their pass rush isn't one of them. Don't count out the Bengals quite yet, they're going to bounce back sooner rather than later. They're currently 4.5-point favorites at FanDuel in New Jersey on Sunday.
Indianapolis Colts
Considering I made the Indianapolis Colts my Super Bowl pick before the season started, I might be subconsciously trying to convince myself that the Colts will bounce back from their 0-1-1 start.
With that being said, let's look at some numbers. The Colts defense has been a bright spot for them despite their rough start. They're allowing only 4.7 yards per play, which is tied with the Cowboys and Patriots for the sixth lowest mark in the NFL.
Despite playing to a tie against the Texans in Week 1, they truly outplayed them. Failing to score touchdowns in the red zone ended up costing them, but it was generally a strong performance from Indianapolis. In terms of the Jaguars game in Week 2, let's just hope that's going to be their worst performance of the year.
The Colts are listed as 6.5-point underdogs to the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 3. Not exactly the easiest bounce back spot in the world, but I think the Colts are a great spread bet at that number. FanDuel still has faith in the Colts. They're listed as +130 favorites to win the AFC South.
Las Vegas Raiders
Let's call it how it is, the Las Vegas Raiders outplayed both of their opponents in the first two weeks, and walked away with an 0-2 record.
Derek Carr's interceptions cost them their Week 1 game against the Los Angeles Chargers, and a wild fourth quarter comeback from the Arizona Cardinals handed them a loss in Week 2. A comeback that included a Madden-like two-point conversion to tie it up, and then a fumble returned for a touchdown in OT.
They enter Week 3 with a net yards per play mark of +0.1, which is promising for anyone still holding on to any futures tickets. They also get a favorable matchup against the Tennessee Titans, who have looked like complete garbage through the first two weeks. Have faith Raider nation, Las Vegas isn't out of contention quite yet.
FanDuel has the Raiders set as 2.5-point favorites in Tennessee in Week 3.