Broncos-Raiders and Week 2 Picks!

The Broncos host the Raiders in Week 2, and Denver comes in at 1-0 after a comeback win over the Seahawks, and the Raiders come in at 0-1 after a Monday Night Football loss to the Rams. The Raiders just melted down in the second half of that game and they come in a wounded animal. Everyone is critical of Jon Gruden and how they handled the Khalil Mack situation and it didn't help that they got smoked by 20 the other night to the Rams. I would be careful here if I'm a Broncos fan. Denver looked very good at times, and then sloppy at others in the win over the Seahawks. We dominated the game, yet the Seahawks hung around and were winning the 4th quarter. I think this is a close game, and I would expect the Raiders to come ready the play. I'm a little wary about this game.

Oakland (+6) over DENVER
Final Score: Raiders-23 Broncos-22

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

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

Indy (+6) over WASHINGTON: I think the Redskins will win the game, but I think Andrew Luck will keep it close and he is always dangerous for the backdoor cover. The Skins will get to 2-0.

Carolina (+6) over ATLANTA: I was disappointed in what I saw in Atlanta in the season opening loss to Philly. I think they win this game, but I like Carolina to keep it close. I think it comes down to a field goal at the end and close Atlanta win.

Minnesota (-1) over GREEN BAY: Aaron Rodgers is questionable, and even if he plays, I like the Vikings. Right now, I just Minnesota is the more complete team, and I like what I saw out of Kirk Cousins in his Vikings debut last week.

LA Chargers (-6) over BUFFALO: The Bills got killed in Week 1 by the Ravens, and they turn to Josh Allen to get his firs career start at home. The Chargers are 0-1 after a convincing loss at home to KC. I think the Chargers have to win this game and they are the better team, so I'll take them as road favorites.

TENNESSEE (+3) over Houston: This is a weird game for me to pick, and I'm not sure where to go with it. I have a feeling the Titans win at home, but I'm not confident in this pick at all.

Kansas City (+5) over PITTSBURGH: Why in the world are the Chiefs that big of an underdog in this game? The Steelers looked like crap in a tie last week in Cleveland, and the Chiefs looked like the second best team in the AFC. I like the Chiefs on the road here in an early statement win over the Steelers.

NY JETS (-2) over Miami: The Jets destroyed the Lions in Week 1, but let's slow down with the Sam Darnold hype. Everything went well for the Jets in that game. The Dolphins are 1-0 after beating the Titans at home, but the Jets usually have the Dolphins number. I'll take the Jets to get to 2-0 with a big home win.

Philly (-3) over TAMPA BAY: Tampa Bay shocked everyone with a big road win in New Orleans last week. The Eagles held off the Falcons at home, so both teams come into the game at 1-0. I think it goes back and forth, but I think the Eagles find a way to pull it out at the end.

NEW ORLEANS (-9) over Cleveland: The Browns tied the Steelers last week and they are off to their best start in years at 0-0-1. The Saints got shocked at home by the Bucs, and I can't see the Saints starting off 0-2. I think they bring it this week and put a whipping on the Browns at home.

LA RAMS (-11) over Arizona: The Rams might be the juggernaut of the NFC, and they took care of business at Oakland in Week 1. The Cardinals looked really bad in their defeat at the hands of Washington. I think the Rams will roll in their home opener and get to 2-0.

SAN FRANCISCO (-6) over Detroit: San Fran had a tough loss in Minnesota last week, but I think Jimmy G will rebound and I think they will pound the Lions at home. The Lions looked lifeless in Week 1 at home to the Jets, and I think their troubles will continue.

New England (-1) over JACKSONVILLE: The best game of Week 2 features the 1-0 Pats heading to Jacksonville to take on the 1-0 Jags. It is a tough game to call because I can see Jax winning the game and suffocating Tom Brady, but I usually get burnt when I go against the Pats. I think NE wins a very close game.

NY Giants (+3) over DALLAS: Both teams need a win after losing in Week 1 and someone is going to be 0-2 after this game on SNF. I think the Giants are more talented than the Cowboys, so I'll take the Giants to win outright and send Dallas to 0-2.

Seattle (+4) over CHICAGO: The Bears blew a 20 point lead in Lambeau Field last week and got beat by the Packers 24-23. Seattle got outplayed by Denver and still only lost by three. I think Seattle comes out and pulls off the upset in Chicago and Russell Wilson makes a play at the end of the game to win and get Seattle to 1-1 while the Bears fall to 0-2