Broncos-Jaguars and Week 2 Picks

The Broncos are feeling good after starting 1-0 with a dominating win over the Giants on Sunday in Week 1. Now, they head to Jacksonville for another road game and they take on Urban Meyer, Trevor Lawrence and the 0-1 Jaguars, who got blown out by the Texans in Week 1. This is definitely winnable game for the Broncos, and they have the realistic possibility of starting 2-0. This is a game that Broncos fans circled as a "Win" on the schedule. I am worried about some of the injuries after Week 1. Jerry Jeudy is out 4-6 weeks with a high ankle sprain. Ronald Darby is out 3-4 weeks with a hamstring injury, and RG Graham Glasgow is out with an irregular heartbeat. I have to think the Jags will look better than their opening game loss last week. I don't know. This is a tricky one in my opinion.

Prediction: JACKSONVILLE (+6) over Denver

Final Score: Jaguars-24 Broncos-20

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

Last Week's Record: 5-10-1

Overall Record: 5-10-1

(HOME TEAM IN CAPS)

PITTSBURGH (-5) over Las Vegas: Both teams are 1-0 after wins last week. The Raiders won in overtime over the Ravens, and the Steelers outlasted the Bills. I like the Steelers defense in this matchup, and the Raiders are always notoriously bad in early games back East. 

CHICAGO (-3) over Cincinnati: How much longer are the Bears going to go with Andy Dalton over Justin Fields. I think the Bengals will have the lead in this game and Matt Nagy will turn it over to Fields, who will rally the Bears late to win the game. 

Houston (+13) over CLEVELAND: The Browns will win the game, but I'm not ready to have them lay 13 points-even to the Texans. Houston can be feisty enough to keep it under the number.

LA Rams (-3) over INDIANAPOLIS: I love the Rams in this spot. Sean McVay will have them dialed in as they head to Indy for this early window game. I didn't like anything I saw out of the Colts last week in their loss to Seattle.

Buffalo (-5) over MIAMI: I feel like everyone is going to pick the Bills in this game-especially after they are 0-1 after losing last week to Pittsburgh. The Dolphins are 1-0 after beating the Patriots last week, but the Bills dismantled the Dolphins last year, so I'll take them to continue their winning ways over the Fish.

New England (-5) over NY JETS: Both teams are 0-1. The Pats lost a tough game to Miami at home, and the Jets lost on the road at Carolina. I don't see the Pats starting 0-2 at the hands of the Jets.

San Francisco (-3) over PHILADELPHIA: I know Philly looked awesome in their blowout win over the Falcons last week, but I'm not buying them yet. I think the 49ers, 1-0 after defeating the Lions last week, will take care of business in Philly this week. 

Minnesota (+3) over ARIZONA: The Vikings lost to the Bengals in overtime last week and at 0-1, they need to win this game. The Cardinals came out and blew the doors off the Titans last week. I think Arizona continues their winning ways with a home win over the Vikes, but I can see Minnesota winning.

Atlanta (+12) over TAMPA BAY: The Falcons got blasted by the Eagles at home last week. Now, they head to Tampa to take on the 1-0 Bucs, who won a shootout over the Cowboys in Week 1. I think the Bucs will win, but I'm giving Atlanta a chance to cover.

Dallas (+3) over LA CHARGERS: Normally, the Cowboys would follow up their inspiring performance against the Bucs by shitting the bed the following week. Dallas needs a win to avoid an 0-2 start. The Chargers are 1-0 but benefitted by getting a late turnover to defeat Washington. I think Sofi Stadium will be packed with Cowboys fans, and I'm taking the Cowboys to win the game.

SEATTLE (-5) over Tennessee: I hated what I saw out of the Titans in their Week 1 loss to Arizona. On the flip side, I loved what I saw out of the Seahawks in their blowout win over the Colts. I think Seattle keeps the ball rolling here.

Kansas City (-3) over BALTIMORE: The Chiefs have owned the Ravens as of late, and I think it continues again this week on Sunday Night Football. I think the Ravens will have a tough time regrouping after a tough overtime loss in Vegas on Monday Night to the Raiders. 

Detroit (+11) over GREEN BAY: I think the Packers will win the game but I was disappointed in how they looked in their blowout loss to the Saints in Week 1. I can see the Lions keeping it close and GB pulling it out late.