Oct 1, 2018; Denver, CO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) celebrates a fourth quarter touchdown against the Denver Broncos at Broncos Stadium at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Well, we made it through Week 1, folks. And what a week it was. The NFL saw sky-high ratings, plenty of action, and surprises throughout the opening weekend. A lot of underdogs took home victories and there were certainly some shocking moments. How about the Saints routing the Packers? Or the Raiders walk-off TD against the Ravens. If Week 1 was any indication, then we’re in for a real treat this season.
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We’re back with our Week 2 picks and there are plenty of juicy games on the schedule that we’re hyped for. We get Mahomes vs. Lamar on Sunday Night Football, Dak vs. Justin Herbert, 49ers. vs. Eagles, and much more. It should be a great weekend of football. Check out every pick below and stay tuned for much more NFL content from the Complex Sports team.
New York Giants at Washington Football Team
Point Spread: WFT -4.5
Network: NFL Network
Chopz: What a bummer of a game. I’ll take the WFT at home.
Adam: What is it about NFC East teams always playing well on the road in the division? The Giants have won three in a row at FedExField. Make it four.
Zion: Giants.
Angel: Danny Dimelo plays well against this football team and the NFC East is just wonky enough to make homefield obsolete. Give me the G-Men.
Houston Texans at Cleveland Browns
Point Spread: Cle -11.5
Network: CBS
Chopz: Browns by a whole lot.
Adam: Heart says Texans, head says Browns.
Zion: Browns.
Angel: The Browns in a game that’s gonna be closer than it should be.
Denver Broncos at Jacksonville Jaguars
Point Spread: Den -5.5
Network: CBS
Chopz: Broncos. How long before Urban is coaching at USC?
Adam: Trevor Lawrence apparently suffered his first regular-season loss in his high school/college/pro career last week. Get used to the Ls, pal.
Zion: Broncos.
Angel: Broncos. Urban will be contemplating retirement again soon enough.
Cincinnati Bengals at Chicago Bears
Point Spread: Chi -1
Network: FOX
Chopz: Um. Bengals, I guess.
Adam: The Bengals are going to be way too popular of a pick, despite being slight dogs, but still liking Cincinnati.
Zion: Bengals.
Angel: I wanna go Bengals here, but I think Chicago takes care of business in a chaotic game.
Los Angeles Rams at Indianapolis Colts
Point Spread: LAR -4.5
Network: FOX
Chopz: Rams.
Adam: The Colts are winless in their last eight as an underdog. Make it nine in a row.
Zion: Rams.
Angel: Rams easily.
Buffalo Bills at Miami Dolphins
Point Spread: Buf -3.5
Network: FOX
Chopz: Tough start to the season for the Bills, but I think they bounce back here.
Adam: First upset of the day. Dolphins
Zion: Bills.
Angel: No way the Bills start 0-2. Give me Buffalo.
Las Vegas Raiders at Pittsburgh Steelers
Point Spread: Pit -5.5
Network: CBS
Chopz: Let’s go with the Raiders on the road here.
Adam: The Raiders are ripe for a letdown, but I don’t believe in the Steelers so let’s roll with Las Vegas.
Zion: Steelers.
Angel: Steelers in an entertaining one.
San Francisco 49ers at Philadelphia Eagles
Point Spread: SF -3.5
Network: FOX
Chopz: Eagles looked good in Week 1 and I think they win this one at home.
Adam: Even though it’s back-to-back road games far from San Francisco for the Niners, can’t bring myself to pick the Eagles here.
Zion: Eagles.
Angel: Niners win on the road in a close one.
New Orleans Saints at Carolina Panthers
Point Spread: NO -3.5
Network: FOX
Chopz: Saints go 2-0. Jameis for MVP.
Adam: Second upset of the day. Rolling with the Panthers.
Zion: Saints.
Angel: New Orleans will be eating a W this Sunday.
New England Patriots at New York Jets
Point Spread: NE -5.5
Network: CBS
Chopz: Give me the Pats. The Jets looked awful Week 1.
Adam: New coach, new quarterback, same old Jets. New England’s the obvious choice.
Zion: Patriots.
Angel: New England.
Atlanta Falcons at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Point Spread: TB -12.5
Network: FOX
Chopz: Bucs roll. Matt Ryan looks cooked.
Adam: Yawn...Tampa.
Zion: Bucs.
Angel: Tampa wins by two touchdowns.
Minnesota Vikings at Arizona Cardinals
Point Spread: Ari -4.5
Network: FOX
Chopz: Cardinals get to 2-0 in a good game.
Adam: Vikings because I need another upset.
Zion: Cardinals.
Angel: Arizona looked impressive and I expect them to keep that same energy against Minny.
Dallas Cowboys at Los Angeles Chargers
Point Spread: LAC -2.5
Network: CBS
Chopz: Give me Dallas here.
Adam: All the Cowboys fans who will flood SoFi Stadium get to drive home in horrific traffic absolutely miserable after their squad gets off to an 0-2 start. Would advise an Over (55) play as well.
Zion: Chargers.
Angel: Dallas on the road.
Tennessee Titans at Seattle Seahawks
Point Spread: Sea -5.5
Network: CBS
Chopz: Titans fall to 0-2 on the season.
Adam: Good stat via the NFL: If Russell Wilson and the Seahawks are victorious Sunday, he’ll be just the second QB to win 100 career regular-season games in his first 10 seasons, joining Peyton Manning. If you saw what Kyler Murray did to that suspect Tennessee defense you know Mr. Unlimited will easily earn No. 100.
Zion: Titans.
Angel: Hawks at home in a nail-biter.
Kansas City Chiefs at Baltimore Ravens
Point Spread: KC -2.5
Network: NBC
Chopz: Chiefs. The Ravens have way too many injuries.
Adam: Chiefs have won four straight over the Ravens. Make it five.
Zion: Chiefs.
Angel: Chiefs in hopefully a fun one.
Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers
Point Spread: GB -10.5
Network: ESPN/ABC
Chopz: Aaron Rodgers and the Packers get back on track.
Adam: Only way the Packers lose is if Aaron Rodgers suddenly starts shaving points.
Zion: Packers.
Angel: Packers.