Forecaster Frank's Picks: Week 2
Carrying over a 20-year tradition from the Sportsecyclopedia while celebrating the Sportsbook's first NFL season in New Jersey. I shall be picking every NFL game.
In Week 1, I went 7-9.438. I am 7-9 .438 on the season.
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Virginia Special
Thursday Night
Was -3 (o/u 40.5)
Washington 13 Giants 6
With Taylor Heinicke going against Daniel Jones, this game will be bad news for the overs club. Look for the defense of the Football Team to overwhelm the Giants' porous offensive line as Jones has another fumble or two.
Sunday at 1
NO -3.5 (o/u 44.5)
Saints 27 Panthers 17
The Saints have had some COVID issues this week, and that could impact their game on Sunday. However, with Jameis Winston and his renewed focus, it is hard to see them not beating the Panthers.
Chi -2.5 (o/u 44.5)
Bears 20 Bengals 17
This could be a battle of the two worst coaches in the NFL as Matt Nagy is the Luis Rojas of the NFL keeping Justin Fields on the bench, while Zac Taylor almost lost the Bengals game against the Vikings with an idiotic fourth down attempt at the 30, while holding a two-score lead.
Cle -12.5 (0/u 47.5)
Browns 37 Texans 20
The Browns were impressive despite losing to the Chiefs in Week 1, the Texans may have beaten the Jaguars, but there is no doubt they are still a mess.
Ind +3.5 (o/u 47.5)
Colts 31 Rams 27
The Colts face dropping to 0-2 at home as they face another monster from the NFC West. The Colts will be the more desperate team and will find a way to win this one outright.
Den -6 (o/u 45)
Broncos 34 Jaguars 15
By halftime, Urban Meyer may be practicing the lyrics to Fight On, as the Jaguars get smothered by the Broncos and fans being to get restless in Derp City.
Buf +3.5 (o/u 47.5)
Bills 24 Dolphins 16
The worst thing that happened to the Dolphins was the Bills losing at home last week. Buffalo is too good to start 0-2, and the Dolphins still have work to do to compete with the NFL's elite.
NE -5.5 (o/u 42.5)
Patriots 27 Jets 16
A battle of rookie quarterbacks who looked good despite losses in Week 1 meet in the Meadowlands. Look for Bill Belichick to give Mac Jones more free reign as the Patriots run circles around the hapless Jets.
SF - 3 (o/u 50)
49ers 31 Eagles 20
Despite a 4th Quarter hiccup, the 49ers were impressive in their win in Detroit. The Eagles were solid too, but that had more to do with the Falcons stinking up the joint.
Pitt -5.5 (o/u 47)
Steelers 23 Raiders 6
Last week the Raiders had an emotional Monday Night win as they played their first game in Las Vegas with fans. The Steelers, meanwhile, stole a game in Buffalo with their defense. The Raiders are due for a letdown as that Steel Curtain does not let in any light.
Sunday's Late Games
Ari- 3.5 (o/u 50.5)
Cardinals 37 Vikings 17
The Cardinals were one of the more impressive teams in Week 1; the Vikings were not. The Cardinals may be a real contender; the Vikings could be bidding for the top pick.
TB -12.5 (o/u 52)
Buccaneers 41 Falcons 16
The Buccaneers are reign Super Bowl Champions, the Falcons are horrible. This one will be ugly as the Buccaneers sail to an easy win.
LAC -3.5 (o/u 55)
Chargers 26 Cowboys 20
The Cowboys looked impressive despite losing on Thursday in Tampa, while the Chargers' defense smothered Washington on the road. Look for the Chargers to again get the win in their home opener, battling a stadium that may have more Dallas fans.
Ten +5.5 (o/u 53.5)
Seahawks 27 Titans 24
The Titans are not as bad as they looked last week; the Seahawks are a good team but always play in close games. This one has the makings of a nail-biter that is decided by a field goal.
Sunday Night
Bal + 3.5 (o/u 54.5)
Ravens 30 Chiefs 24
The Ravens were a road favorite and lost on Monday Night; now, they are a home dog on Sunday Night. In the NFL, this is called a trap. Don't fall in. The Ravens rebound as Lamar Jackson finally beats Patrick Mahomes in a head-to-head meeting.
Monday Night
GB -11 (o/u 48.5)
Packers 38 Lions 20
The Packers came out flat and were smoked by the Saints last week. Look for them to light up the Lions on Monday Night Football, as Aaron Rodgers gets fans to R-E-L-A-X.