Forecaster Frank's Lessons From Week 2
After a mediocre first week, I did much better in Week 2, finishing 10-6 in my picks. I am 17-15 on the season.
Thursday Night
Was -3 (o/u 40.5)
Pick Washington 13 Giants 6
Score Washington 30 Giants 29
The Giants had a million chances to win but shot themselves in the foot. It appears things are crumbling, and it will be a long season for Big Blue, as Washington won a squeaker.
Result LOSS
Sunday at 1
NO -3.5 (o/u 44.5)
My Pick Saints 27 Panthers 17
Result Panthers 26 Saints 7
The Saints offense looked to be in a fog, as the offense never got on track and Jameis Winston, who has always struggled against Carolina, had a terrible game; perhaps it was the offensive coaches who missed the game with COVID, at least that is what the Saints can hope was the cause.
Result LOSS
Chi -2.5 (o/u 44.5)
My Pick Bears 20 Bengals 17
Score Bears 20 Bengals 17
The Bears defense is stout, even though the offense could use some work; oh, by the way, the score, yeah, I NAILED IT.
Result WIN
Cle -12.5 (0/u 47.5)
My Pick Browns 37 Texans 20
Score Browns 31 Texans 21
The Browns kept Houston in the game and got the win but failed to cover the large spread. We need to remember that the Browns have a habit of keeping lowly teams in the game.
Result LOSS
Ind +3.5 (o/u 47.5)
My Pick Colts 31 Rams 27
Score Rams 27 Colts 24
The Colts had a chance to let me nail this one, but Carson Wentz got hurt again. I mean, its water is wet, and Wentz is injured, as two certainties in life.
Result WIN
Den -6 (o/u 45)
My Pick Broncos 34 Jaguars 15
Result Broncos 23 Jaguars 13
The Jaguars and Trevor Lawrence are going through growing pains; the Broncos might have the easiest schedule in NFL history with the Jets next week at home.
Result WIN
Buf +3.5 (o/u 47.5)
My Pick Bills 24 Dolphins 16
Score Bills 35 Dolphins 0
The Dolphins offensive line is a mess, Tua is hurt and heading to bustville, and the Dolphins season is on the brink sigh.
Result WIN
NE -5.5 (o/u 42.5)
My Pick Patriots 27 Jets 16
Score Patriots 25 Jets 6
Zach Wilson, what nickname works better? Mr. Int or Wilson Picked Off? Yup, the Jets still suck.
Result WIN
SF - 3 (o/u 50)
My Pick 49ers 31 Eagles 20
Score 49ers 17 Eagles 11
The Eagles should have won this game, but every good play was wiped out by a penalty, as the Niners escaped with a win.
Result WIN
Pitt -5.5 (o/u 47)
My Pick Steelers 23 Raiders 6
Score Raiders 23 Steelers 17
Ben Roethlisberger moves slower than molasses at the North Pole, it is safe to say he is too old to cut the mustard, and the Raiders could be a dangerous team on the rise.
Result LOSS
Sunday's Late Games
Ari- 3.5 (o/u 50.5)
My Pick Cardinals 37 Vikings 17
Score Cardinals 34 Vikings 33
Kyler Murray is one of the league's most exciting players, and the Vikings still choke on game-winning field goals.
Result LOSS
TB -12.5 (o/u 52)
My Pick Buccaneers 41 Falcons 16
Score Buccaneers 48 Falcons 25
The Buccaneers are reign Super Bowl Champions, the Falcons are horrible. This one will be ugly as the Buccaneers sail to an easy win. I think this pregame pick is accurate.
Result WIN
LAC -3.5 (o/u 55)
My Pick Chargers 26 Cowboys 20
Score Cowboys 20 Chargers 17
The Chargers made too many mistakes to count, as the crowd being pro Dallas at home seemed to unnerve Justin Herbert.
Result LOSS
Ten +5.5 (o/u 53.5)
My Pick Seahawks 27 Titans 24
Score Titans 33 Seahawks 30
The Titans rallied in this game, as the Seahawks could not put them away when they were in command for three-quarters of the game. The Titans, who had a lousy Week 1, needed this rally and are poised to walk to the AFC South title easily.
Result WIN
Sunday Night
Bal + 3.5 (o/u 54.5)
My Pick Ravens 30 Chiefs 24
Score Ravens 35 Chiefs 35
This was a big win in more ways than one for Lamar Jackson, who finally outdueled Patrick Mahomes and got a big win in primetime for the Ravens, especially following a heart-wrenching loss in Vegas.
Result WIN
Monday Night
GB -11 (o/u 48.5)
My Pick Packers 38 Lions 20
Score Packers 35 Lions 17
The Lions had the lead at halftime, but played traditional Detroit Football in the second half, with turnovers and penalties as Packers' fans got to R-E-L-A-X.
Result WIN