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These teams played a close one last year, and we expect a close game Sunday. In fact, considering Baltimore owns the better running game and the better defense we won't be surprised if the Ravens win this one outright. Just to be safe, we're betting Baltimore plus the points for our free NFL pick.
Honestly, I wouldn’t be surprised if the Bengals won this one outright and I would not by any means discourage all those who are aboard by splitting this one with half of the wager with the points and the other half on the Money Line (+218). Be that as it may, there are plenty of points to work with here. Buffalo is facing a much more potent offense than the Giants and Jets, and it will be a far more difficult test for the Bills defense compared to what they saw in the first two weeks of action. As mentioned, I can see the Bengals upsetting the Bills, but even if they don't, Buffalo will have to work hard for this win, and I don't see this game being settled by more than four points in either direction.
I was impressed with the way Jax QB Gardiner Minshew managed the game not making big mistakes and giving his team a chance to win. The Titans offense has not impressed and especially Marcus Mariota. The Tennessee QB has completed 63.5% of his passes and thrown four TDs and no INTs but struggled mightily to move the ball last week. He’ll now face in my opinion a stronger defense in Week 3.
I was all set to jump on the Jets as a small home dog before the Sam Darnold mono report surfaced. The Jets do have some weapons on offense and while that may not have been apparent last week against an under-rated Bills defense. What was evident was that improvement is needed on the defensive side of the ball. Buffalo's offense scored only 17 points, but they out-yarded the Jets by nearly 150 yards and could have lit the scoreboard up if they were a little more careful with the ball (-3 turnovers). The Browns offense managed just 13 points with Mayfield (3 INTs) and the offensive line (5 sacks allowed) having sub-par performances. I like the chances to improve with a less than ferocious pass rush of this week's opponent who managed just one sack last week. Trevor Siemian behind center doesn't strike fear into defenses at least not at the pro level, but he back in 2017 he showed that he can be an adequate starter. With the O/U line down to 44 points, we don't need either team to light it up. A 28 -17 type game gets us the money.
Colts Quarterback Jacoby Brissett managed to go 21/27 with two touchdowns, no interceptions, and 190 passing yards against Los Angeles' defense. This is a very economical outing for the Indianapolis signal-caller who was thrown into an unexpected starting role. On that note, I can only imagine what Matt Stafford will do if he has similar opportunities to find receivers and complete passes at such a high percentage against the Chargers defense. Lest we forget, Stafford has gone for over 500 yards through the air on several occasions and has thrown five touchdowns in plenty of games where he got in a groove. I see Matt having that kind of day against this Chargers defense, and as a result, Detroit will stage the upset.
Dallas is the better team here, playing on the road, where the spread isn't as prohibitive as it would be if this game were being played down at JerryWorld. So we're giving the points with the Cowboys for our free NFL pick.
Some of the sharper sportsbooks have priced the Steelers a half-point ahead of the trending market figure of -3.5 which says to us that a bounce-back seems to be on the horizon for the Black and Yellow. However, it is hard to imagine that Pittsburgh does not respond to their Week One debacle as they are captained by one of the most consistent coaches in the NFL, Mike Tomlin. Though Pittsburgh missed the post-season in 2018, the Steelers have been the model of consistency as they have never won less than eight games under his tenure since he took the reins in 2007. I like Mike to circle the wagons here and get Pittsburgh back on track. I think the defenses will control this game for the most part, but I see that playing into Pittsburgh's hands with thousands of Terrible Towels waving in their support. A late touchdown will send Pittsburgh takers to the window as I have the Steelers winning this game by at least six points.
Last season the home team took both matches straight up and against the number with the smallest margin of victory being 7. I could make an argument for taking the Panthers here especially after watching Jameis Winston try to play QB. I like the total better. The Bucs defense played well holding the 49ers offense to approx. 250 yards and 17 points. The Panthers gave up a lot of yardage on the ground, but I expect them to have more success against the Bucs running game. The O/U line is a generous 50 points, and I'm calling for a 24-14 type game giving us lots of room on the UNDER.
Early action on the Broncos as a 2.5-point underdog would suggest that there are some individuals that saw the equity in Denver's tag even before the pending Brown suspension. With or without AB lining up split wide, this is a much better Denver team up against a Raiders squad that still has yet to find its feet under John Gruden. I don’t expect anything to change other than Oakland’s cover streak coming to an end. I have Denver winning this one by double digits.
I don't know, will the calls go the Saints way after last season's NFC championship game debacle? Houston played everyone tough last season after Week 3 winning nine straight and 11 of their last 14 (two losses were by three or fewer points) and may be improved over last season. The Saints are dealing with some defensive injuries.
It's hard to tell how the Elliot situation will affect Dallas; he could come out gangbusters and carry this team, or he could play sparingly and/or be ineffective. We just don't know. But we do know that New York was a better team last year than its record would indicate, and it played the Cowboys tough twice last season. We expect this one to be close, too, so we're taking the Giants and the points for our free NFL pick.
The Jets will be rocking some new jerseys in New Jersey in this NFL opening game. I like the prospect of the Jets, making those jerseys look extra sharp when their offense finally gets firing on all cylinders. Quarterback Sam Darnold is back under center with a year of experience under his belt, and he returns two wide-receivers in Quincy Enunwa and Robbie Anderson that both have 1,000-yard/10-touchdown capability if Darnold can get the ball to them. With Bell and Bilal Powell both available to keep opposing defenses honest, we will see a much different Jets team than we did it in its previous edition. I like the Jets to cover this number easy and win against their divisional nemesis by at least a touchdown. Lay the field goal with confidence.
Many signs here point toward Minnesota; Cook is back, the defense will again be tough, and the Vikes own a tremendous home-field advantage. However, we expect Atlanta to be improved on defense and in the running game, and we'll give the Falcons the edge in the quarterback comparison. So we're taking Atlanta and the points for our free NFL pick here.
The Bears have the defense, and they won the NFC North last season, but the Packers have Rodgers. I think Green Bay is in for a big-time rebound season and that will begin in this game, Even in the Windy City and with the D, the Bears have the Packers are the pick in this game. Rodgers will get some help in the run game, and he will do the rest while the Green Bay defense will have a good season-opening showing. The Packers will cover the spread and not only that, but I am taking them to win the game outright.
Both these teams will probably play many starters for at least a half, including the quarterbacks. And yet both are getting good play out of their back-ups QBs. We're not sure who's going to win this game, but we do expect some points to be scored. So we're going with the over here for our free NFL pick.
Oakland without Carr might be a better team than Green Bay without Rodgers. The Packers, as usual, are having trouble running the ball, and their defense has allowed 755 yards through two exhibition games. Meanwhile, Coach Gruden is apparently trying to use these games to instill a winning atmosphere. We like the Raiders here, and we'll play them for the win on the NFL money line.
New England is just the better, deeper team here. The Patriots should possess a lead when Brady leaves the game, and then they still own the better back-up quarterback situation. In fact, we're surprised they're not favored by more than three points.
Ryan playing a couple of series could mean 3-10 points to Atlanta, and the Falcons backup QBs have looked good so far. Meanwhile, the New York defense gave up a bunch of yards through the air last week. We like Atlanta here at home giving a short spread.
Baltimore seems to take these exhibition games more seriously than most. Also, Green Bay got out-played last week. Also, the Ravens own the better and deeper defense. We're betting Baltimore here.
Motivation means a ton when it comes to handicapping these pre-season games, and in this spot, Washington needs a better showing more than Cleveland. Plus, the Redskins should give Haskins some work, and they might own the better defense. We'll take Washington.
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