Thursday, September 17, 2020

Broncos-Steelers and Week 2 Picks

The Broncos enter Week 2 in the same position they entered Week 2 last year: 0-1 and trying to avoid an 0-2 start. This year, they head to Pittsburgh to take on the 1-0 Steelers. The Steelers got Ben Roethlisberger back from injury this year, and the Steelers looked good on their Monday night win over the Giants. The Steelers looked like they are primed for a big season. The Broncos are banged up even more heading into this game. Philip Lindsay and AJ Bouye are out, and this season just has a bad vibe to it. The only thing Denver has going for them is the fact that Pittsburgh won't have any fans in the stands for this game. Other than that, I can't see a way in which the Broncos win this game.

Denver (+8) over PITTSBURGH:
Final Score: Steelers-27 Broncos-20

Now, onto the picks for Week 2 in the NFL.....

Last Week's Record: 8-6-2
Overall Record (8-6-2)
(HOME TEAM IN CAPS)

Jacksonville (+9) over TENNESSEE: The Titans will win the game and get to 2-0, but I am sticking with big underdogs to cover the spread to start the season.

NY Giants (+6) over CHICAGO: I feel like everyone is counting out the 0-1 Giants already, and I think they pull the upset over the Bears on the road this week. 

DALLAS (-4) over ATLANTA: Dallas is looking to have about 20,000 fans in the stands this week and I think that will give the game some juice. I think they get back on track and get to 1-1 with the win and send the Falcons to 0-2

Minnesota (+3) over INDY: The Vikings get back to 1-1 with a win on the road over the Colts, who will fall to 0-2.

Carolina (+10) over TAMPA BAY: I'm not sold on the Bucs and I'm sticking with big underdogs on the road once again.

MIAMI (+6) over Buffalo: The Bills will win this game, but look for a back and forth affair.

San Francisco (-7) over NY JETS: The 49ers will be angry after losing a close game to the Cardinals last week. I like them in this spot, even if they are traveling across the country. 

PHILLY (-1) over LA Rams: The Eagles will get to 1-1 with a hard fought victory over the Rams. 

GREEN BAY (-6) over Detroit: The Packers will go to 2-0 with an easy home win over the Lions in a game at Lambeau with no fans. 

Washington (+7) over ARIZONA: Two surprising 1-0 teams meet in Arizona. One of these teams will be 2-0. Look for Washington to keep it close.

Baltimore (-7) over HOUSTON: You have to be impressed with how the Ravens looked in their Week 1 win over the Browns. The Texans were no match in their loss to the Chiefs. The Texans don't want to fall to 0-2. Normally, I would give the Texans an edge in their home opener, but with no fans, I think the Ravens will take care of business.

Kansas City (-8) over LA CHARGERS: The Chiefs are rolling and nothing is going to stop them-not even the 1-0 Chargers in an empty Sofi Stadium.

SEATTLE (-4) over New England: Fun game in Seattle on SNF. Cam Newton looked good in his Patriots debut with a win over Miami. The Seahawks and Russell Wilson looked great in their blowout win over the Falcons. I think Seattle does enough to pull away.

New Orleans (-5) over LAS VEGAS: Another new stadium opens to an empty crowd. This time it is the home debut of the Las Vegas Raiders. The Raiders got a win late over the Panthers in Week 1 and the Saints took down the Bucs. I think the Saints are the better team, and without the home crowd, I think the Raiders will have trouble. 




No comments: