Week One Review (2-1) Overall: 2-1
Indianapolis Colts @ Los Angeles Rams (-4.5)
Final: Rams 46 Colts 9
Going into this game, the Rams were 3-13 against the spread (ATS) in their last 16 Week 1 matchups. They were also 1-10-1 ATS in their last 12 games overall. This just shows that you can’t value past numbers too much. They brought in a new coaching staff, upgraded the offensive line, and have a quarterback, in Jared Goff, that finally looks comfortable. The Rams defense looked elite, but then again, they did play against Scott Tolzien and Jacoby Brissett. Nonetheless, great start to the season for Los Angeles.
Carolina Panthers (-5) @ San Francisco 49ers
Final: Panthers 23 49ers 3
Cam Newton didn’t look great, but most of the time, your quarterback doesn’t need to be on his “A” game against San Francisco. Carolina’s defense played well, only allowing 217 total yards of offense, while also forcing two turnovers.
What happened to Eli and the rest of the New York offense?
New York Giants (+4.5) @ Dallas Cowboys
Final: Giants 3 Cowboys 19
Clearly, without Odell Beckham Jr, this offense is a nightmare. Holding the potent Dallas offense to 19 points is a plus, but when you only muster off 13 first downs, it’s hard to win a football game. The Giants offensive line is clearly an issue, as well as the running game, as New York only rushed for 35 yards. With OBJ most likely suiting up on Monday, look for the Giants to bounce back against Detroit.
WEEK 2 PICKS
Philadelphia Eagles @ Kansas City Chiefs (-5.5)
Pick: CHIEFS TO COVER
This will be the second time Chiefs coach Andy Reid swaures off against his former team, the Philadelphia Eagles. In their previous matchup, dating back to 2013, The Chiefs beat the Eagles by 10. It’s important to mention that game was played in Philly. This contest will be at Arrowhead, where the Chiefs are 18-6 in their last three seasons. Kansas City looks like the best team in the AFC, but the loss of Eric Berry is devastating.
The Eagles defensive line is no joke, so don’t expect Kareem Hunt to put up numbers like he did in his debut. Still, this could be the best season we have ever seen from Alex Smith. With Mahomes right on his tail, Smith knows this season could potentially be his last with Kansas City. Pressure can truly bring the best out of certain players, and last week, it looked like Alex Smith is not giving up his job anytime soon. Philly’s weak run game will cause Carson Wentz to throw a lot, which is never a good idea against the Chiefs secondary. Look for Wentz to force a few bad throws and for Kansas City to continue winning.
New England Patriots (-6.5) @ New Orleans Saints
Pick: PATRIOTS TO COVER
This is a lot of points to give Drew Brees and the Saints, but New England just doesn’t lose back to back games. In fact, in the next game after a loss (since 2003), the Patriots are 41-7. During these 48 games, they are 34-13-1 ATS.
It should be noted that Drew Brees is 3-1 in his career vs Brady, but this year’s Saints defense is no match for the Patriots lethal offense. Even though it was a disappointing start to the season, New England still put 27 points and rushed for over 120 yards in their loss to Kansas City.
The Saints allowed 470 yards to Minnesota, and gave up 23 first downs. Drew Brees is still great, but his defense is absolutely atrocious. New England simply has too many weapons, and will have a field day against the Saints.
Dallas Cowboys @ Denver Broncos (+2.5)
Pick: BRONCOS TO WIN
Dak Prescott continues to be the luckiest quarterback in all of football. This was yet another game in which he only threw for one touchdown. If Eli didn’t forget how to play football, the Cowboys could have easily been 0-1. This is Dak’s first time in Denver, as well as his first real AFC road test. Last year, the two AFC teams that Dallas visited were the Steelers and Browns. Pittsburgh and Cleveland are two of the worst defenses in football, and don’t even compare to Denver’s. The “No Fly Zone” will have no problem shutting down Prescott.
The Broncos ran the ball extremely effective in their opener versus the Chargers, so look for CJ Anderson and Jamaal Charles to have good games against Dallas, as the Cowboys defense is banged up and not that great to begin with. Trevor Siemian isn’t great, but he looks like he could play the part.
Denver’s secondary will shut down the Cowboy’s wide receivers’. Dez Bryant, as much as I love him, is washed. It’s possible Ezekiel Elliot will have a monster game, but Dak will look lost against Denver’s defense. Trevor Siemian has enough playmakers around him to lead this team to victory on Sunday.
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