Sunday, September 19, 2021

2021 Week 2 PIcks


 Zach Wilson faces off against Mac Jones (via PFF)


New England Patriots (-5.5) @ New York Jets - The Patriots defense has routinely taken care of the Jets and Zach Wilson makes his debut.  Stephen Gilmore is out but it is still likely the Pats defense has its way against the Jets whose backfield is still muddled plus the Jets are playing without its top offensive lineman. 

Denver Broncos @ Jacksonville Jaguars - The Broncos look to dominate on the road.  The Jaguars attempt to bounce back and could do enough to keep it close.  Otherwise, the Urban Meyer rumors to USC will continue.

Buffalo Bills @ Miami Dolphins (+3) - The Dolphins defense could do enough defensively at home to win a division game.  

San Francisco 49ers @ Philadelphia Eagles (+3.5) - Philadelphia looks like a better team than indicated on both sides of the ball.  Jalen Hurts looked good against the Falcons along with rookie Davante Smith.  Plus Philadelphia defensive front looks pretty strong especially if they can get a lead.  

Los Angeles Rams (-4) @ Indianapolis Colts -  Perhaps Carson Wentz can shake off some of the rust but it may still be an uphill battle against the Rams.  

Las Vegas Raiders (+6) @ Pittsburgh Steelers -  The Raiders defense could do enough to keep it close.   Still, the Raiders are coming off a short week and playing without Josh Jacobs.  

Cincinnati Bengals (+3) @ Chicago Bears - Andy Dalton plays against his former history.  Justin Fields also may see some time.  This is a toss up game as the Bengals are coming off a decent win against the Vikings and their passing attack could do enough against a below average Bears secondary.

Houston Texans (+12.5) @ Cleveland Browns - The Browns should win comfortably but this be a relatively high scoring game.  Perhaps the Texans are not as terrible as everyone predicted going into the season.  

Minnesota Vikings @ Arizona Cardinals (-4)(LOCK) - The Vikings lost to the Bengals, their defense couldn't slow down the Bengals last week and could have their hands full against the Cardinals.  

Atlanta Falcons @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers (-12.5)(LOCK) - The Buccaneers have extra time to prepare for this one.  The trend of Matt Ryan struggling without Matt Ryan could continue.   

Tennessee Titans @ Seattle Seahawks  (-5.5) - Derrick Henry only rushed for 58 yards.  Things could get tricky for the Titans if they fall behind by big especially with Seattle's homecrowd back.

Dallas Cowboys @ Los Angeles Chargers (-3) -  This could be a home game for the Cowboys.  Still, Herbert looked very strong in the opener against Washington and the defense lead by Derwyn James may be underrated.   

Kansas City Chiefs (-3) (LOCK) @ Baltimore Ravens - The Chiefs have never lost to Lamar Jackson.  Plus the Ravens are coming off a short week and look really banged up.  The Ravns also seem to not be embracing Ty'Son Williams.

Detroit Lions @ Green Bay Packers (-11.5) - Both teams looked pretty sloppy last week.  Rodgers usually rebounds against below average teams even when he struggled two seasons ago.  



2021 Against the Spread- 8-9
2021 Straight Up- 9-8
2021 Locks - 2-0

2020 Against the Spread- 124-140-6
2020 Week Straight Up - 173-97-1
2020 Locks- 24-24-2

2019 Season Against the Spread- 128-113-3
2019 Season Straight Up- 158-103
2019 Locks - 21-19-2
2020 Postseason against the Spread- 8-3
2020 Postseason Straight Up- 7-4


2018 Season against the Spread- 112-107-7
2018 Season Straight Up- 137-86-2
2018 Locks- 21-16-2

2017-18 Against the Spread- 121-125-7
2017-18 Season Straight Up - 167-92

2016-17 Against the Spread - 141-115-7
2016-17 Straight Up - 101-41

2015-16 Against the Spread - 140-110 

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