NFL Office Pool Picks Week 2 - ATS Predictions for Every Game!
Week 1 of the new NFL season was incredibly eventful. There were multiple fourth-quarter comebacks, offensive explosions, but when it was all said and done, the favorites mostly came out on top. The betting favorites went 13-3 straight up, and 10-6 against the spread. In terms of our office pool picks, we got off to a slow start with a 5-11 showing in Week 1. However, there are still hundreds of games left on the schedule, and there will be no shortage of opportunities to replicate the 142-125-5 against the spread record from last season. All sixteen teams are back in action for Week 2, so let’s dive right into your office pool picks against the spread.
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Washington Commanders (+3.5) Over Green Bay Packers
Both of these teams had relatively straightforward Week 1 victories, but we will take the free points with Washington on the short week. The Commanders' defense is what held them back last season, but they looked great in Week 1. If this team can start playing complementary football, there is truly no ceiling for their aspirations. The point spread above the crucial three-point number makes Washington the pick to make in a game they could even win outright. Packers 24, Commanders 23
Baltimore Ravens (-11.5) Over Cleveland Browns
This is a thick spread for Baltimore, but I expect a true demolition of the Cleveland Browns. The Ravens will come into this game angry after blowing their lead on Sunday Night Football, and that is a frightening thought for the Browns' defense. This is an unstoppable offense that will eventually pull away and leave Joe Flacco and the Browns with a long flight back to Cleveland Sunday night. Ravens 38, Browns 15
Tennessee Titans (+5.5) Over Los Angeles Rams
The Titans were able to play good defense against a strong Broncos side last week, and that will be enough to get the cover against Los Angeles. There are still too many question marks around the Rams' offense to warrant a spread like this one on the road at this stage of the season. Cam Ward got his Week 1 jitters out, and this is a matchup that will go down to the final possession. Titans 20, Rams 17
Chicago Bears (+5.5) Over Detroit Lions
Chicago will be devastated by their Monday Night Football defeat, but that doesn’t mean the Lions need a spread of nearly a touchdown in Week 2. Detroit looked lost on offense without Ben Johnson at the helm, and their former offensive coordinator comes to town with a flashy new toy in Caleb Williams. This will be a close game where the Lions' experience gets them the win, but they will fall short of covering the spread. Lions 24, Bears 20
Buffalo Bills (-7) Over New York Jets
Even though the Jets looked good in Week 1, we can’t take them against a competent Bills offense. Buffalo will be scoring 30+ points in this matchup more often than not, and Justin Fields is not reliable enough to bank on 23+ against Buffalo. Josh Allen and the Bills have won eight of the last 10 against the Jets, with seven of those wins coming by more than 7 points. This isn’t my favorite spread pick of the week, but we have no choice but to lay the points. Bills 33, Jets 21
Dallas Cowboys (-5.5) Over New York Giants
A healthy Dallas Cowboys offense will consistently put points on the board, especially at home against a bottom-half team. The Giants' defense was able to keep things respectable against Washington last week, but there are very few reasons for optimism in New York. Dallas played well in Week 1, has extra rest over New York, and this is a very reasonable spread for the home team. This is a great chance for a mediocre Cowboys defense to build up its confidence as the Giants get held out of the endzone for the second straight week. Cowboys 27, Giants 9
San Francisco 49ers (-4.5) Over New Orleans Saints
The 49ers are incredibly banged up, having added George Kittle to their growing list of injuries. Brock Purdy’s status is still up in the air, but assuming he is good to go, the 49ers will cover this spread. New Orleans has almost nothing going for them on offense outside of a couple of bursting runs from lone bright spot Alvin Kamara. This spread shrank from 6 to 4.5 points with the Purdy injury news, but even Mac Jones is better than anyone throwing the ball for the Saints. 49ers 21, Saints 10
New England Patriots (+1.5) Over Miami Dolphins
Some questionable coaching calls from Mike Vrabel cost the Patriots the game against the Raiders, but they will bounce back in Week 2. Miami is a complete dumpster fire, Tyreek Hill appears to be on the way out, and it’s surprising to get the Patriots in the underdog role. New England boasts a far superior defense and will be a headache for Tua Tagovailoa on Sunday. Patriots 17, Dolphins 7
Jacksonville Jaguars (+3.5) Over Cincinnati Bengals
The Jaguars took care of business against the Panthers and have what it takes to pile on misery to the Bengals' season. Joe Burrow and the Bengals' offense were dominated by the Browns, and needed a special teams miracle to hold on for a victory. That doesn’t sound like a field goal favorite against a dangerous Jaguars team to me. Jaguars 30, Bengals 24
Pittsburgh Steelers (-2.5) Over Seattle Seahawks
The Steelers' defense fell apart last week, but it will regress back to its usual form against the Seahawks. When you pair that with a rejuvenated Aaron Rodgers in the pocket, there is a valid argument that this spread should be much higher. Seattle looks flat with Sam Darnold at quarterback, and doesn’t have DK Metcalf to bail them out anymore after he moved to Pittsburgh. Steelers 27, Seahawks 18
Denver Broncos (-2.5) Over Indianapolis Colts
The Colts cannot expect Daniel Jones to play like prime Peyton Manning every week, and will be dealt a harsh reality check by the Broncos. Denver’s strong defense will disrupt the Colts early, and they will be responsible with the football on offense. This one will be close, but the Broncos will hit a time-expiring field goal to walk off the victory. Broncos 20, Colts 17
Carolina Panthers (+6.5) Over Arizona Cardinals
Arizona looked fragile against the woeful Saints last week, and the Panthers will pose a much higher threat in Week 2. The Cardinals can’t be trusted with this thick line given their lack of explosive plays on offense, but they are probably good enough to pick up the victory. Cardinals 17, Panthers 14
Philadelphia Eagles (ML) Over Kansas City Chiefs
A Super Bowl rematch awaits in Week 2. Patrick Mahomes is the best quarterback of this generation, but that won’t matter when his entire receiving corps is suspended and injured. Philadelphia will play bully ball in the trenches just as they did last season, and improve to 2-0 while leaving the Chiefs languishing at 0-2. Eagles 24, Chiefs 21
Atlanta Falcons (+4.5) Over Minnesota Vikings
The Vikings' fourth-quarter comeback was impressive, but that doesn’t hide how abysmal they were on offense for most of Monday’s game. Atlanta was unlucky to lose against Tampa Bay, and this is a great spot to buy low and sell high on two very similar teams. This spread is big enough that we have no choice but to take the points. Vikings 28, Falcons 24
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (+2.5) Over Houston Texans
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers keep finding ways to win gritty games, and the Texans will be their next victim. Houston doesn’t have a capable offensive line, and the Buccaneers will chase down CJ Stroud early and often. I expected Tampa Bay to be a slight road favorite in this matchup, and we will happily scoop up any free points we can get. Buccaneers 27, Texans 17
Los Angeles Chargers (-3) Over Las Vegas Raiders
Justin Herbert is an elite quarterback with a competent supporting cast. His decision-making and accuracy have never been an issue, and he is now leaving himself favorable second or third and shorts rather than dealing with pre-snap penalties. Las Vegas is a good, not great team, and a short spread like this makes the Chargers an easy pick. Chargers 27, Raiders 19
Season Record: 5-11
Last Season Record: 142-125-5
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