Week 2 NFL Bets: Smart Picks and Bold Predictions

Week 1 left bettors scratching their heads, but Week 2 brings new opportunities.

Standout Bets to Consider

Buffalo Bills vs. New York Jets

• Bills heavy favorites, but Jets' offense showed promise in Week 1.
• Jets at home and a full touchdown underdog: Solid bet to cover the spread.

Philadelphia Eagles vs. Kansas City Chiefs

• Eagles' offense struggled in Week 1, but Chiefs' defense has concerns.
• High total points expected: Betting the under might be the way to go.

Los Angeles Rams vs. Tennessee Titans

• Rams dealing with injuries on offensive line.
• Titans' defense held Bo Nix to just 4 yards per attempt in Week 1.
• Titans could be a live underdog.

Carolina Panthers vs. Arizona Cardinals

• Cardinals' run game ranked seventh in EPA per rush in 2024.
• Panthers' defense struggled against the run.
• Cardinals are a solid bet to cover the spread.

Los Angeles Chargers vs. Las Vegas Raiders

• Chargers' offense surprised in Week 1 with a pass-heavy attack.
• Raiders' defense forced Drake Maye into one of his worst games.
• Raiders are a solid bet to cover the spread.

Other Notable Games

Washington Commanders vs. Green Bay Packers

• Packers dealing with injury questions on offensive line.
• Packers are a solid bet to cover the spread.

Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Cincinnati Bengals

• Total points expected are low, but anything under 50 points feels too low.

New York Giants vs. Dallas Cowboys

• Cowboys looked better than expected in Week 1.
• Giants looked worse than expected.
• Cowboys are a solid bet to cover the spread.

Chicago Bears vs. Detroit Lions

• Lions dealing with injuries on offensive line.
• Bears are a solid bet to cover the spread.

New England Patriots vs. Miami Dolphins

• Dolphins' offensive line in disarray.
• This one is a pass.

San Francisco 49ers vs. New Orleans Saints

• 49ers' defense impressed in Week 1.
• 49ers are a solid bet to cover the spread.

Seattle Seahawks vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

• Steelers dealing with injuries on offensive line.
• Seahawks are a solid bet to cover the spread.

Cleveland Browns vs. Baltimore Ravens

• Ravens are heavy favorites.
• Ravens are a solid bet to cover the spread.

Atlanta Falcons vs. Minnesota Vikings

• Vikings' defense is one of the best in the league.
• Vikings are a solid bet to cover the spread.

Denver Broncos vs. Indianapolis Colts

• Colts are dealing with injuries on offensive line.
• Colts are a solid bet to cover the spread.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Houston Texans

• Texans' defense is one of the best in the league.
• Texans are a solid bet to cover the spread.