A few surprises week 1 but we had a strong start to the season going 11-5 (63%) picking game winners and 9-7 (56%) against the spread. This week starts Thursday night with the Broncos at Chiefs and includes some other high profile games this week. Let’s look at NFL week 2 matchups:
Broncos at Chiefs Prediction (Thursday)
A battle for AFC West supremacy starts off NFL week 2. The Chiefs have an improved receiving corps this season while the Broncos defense is ready to carry the team.
| TEAM | WIN% | SCORE | VEGAS LINE |
| Broncos | 47% | 22 | 42 |
| Chiefs | 53% | 23 | -3 |
Texans at Panthers Prediction
The Texans got solid play from Ryan Mallet to make the score more respectable in week 1. The Panthers beat the lowly Jags to start the season. Our numbers call for the Texans to squeak out a road win in week 2.
| TEAM | WIN% | SCORE | VEGAS LINE |
| Texans | 51% | 22 | 40 1/2 |
| Panthers | 49% | 21 | -3 |
Bucs at Saints Prediction
The Bucs had an awful start to the season being blown out at home by the Titans. The Saints come off a loss at Arizona. The Saints should win this one comfortably.
| TEAM | WIN% | SCORE | VEGAS LINE |
| Bucs | 38% | 20 | 47 1/2 |
| Saints | 62% | 27 | -10 |
49ers at Steelers Prediction
The 49ers had a great performance Monday night in beating the Vikings. They travel to Pittsburgh to face a Steelers team coming off a loss at New England. The Niners should hang around in this one.
| TEAM | WIN% | SCORE | VEGAS LINE |
| 49ers | 40% | 20 | 44 1/2 |
| Steelers | 60% | 25 | -6 |
Lions at Vikings Prediction
The Vikings come off a dismal performance in San Francisco. Look for them to focus more on handing the ball to Adrian Peterson. Should go down to the wire as these two NFC North teams battle for win 1 of the 2015 season.
| TEAM | WIN% | SCORE | VEGAS LINE |
| Lions | 47% | 20 | 44 |
| Vikings | 53% | 21 | -3 |
Patriots at Bills Prediction
The Bills surprised many in week 1 as they dominated the Colts 27-14. They host the Patriots this week and look to make a statement beating two of the league’s best QB’s to start the year.
| TEAM | WIN% | SCORE | VEGAS LINE |
| Patriots | 52% | 23 | 45 |
| Bills | 48% | 22 | PK |
Cardinals at Bears Prediction
This game should come down to QB play. Carson Palmer is more stable down the stretch than Jay Cutler and that should make the difference in a close game.
| TEAM | WIN% | SCORE | VEGAS LINE |
| Cardinals | 53% | 22 | -2 1/2 |
| Bears | 47% | 21 | 45 |
Titans at Browns Prediction
Marcus Mariota couldn’t have asked for a much better start to his NFL career than his four TD performance last week. He goes back on the road against the Cleveland team that got blown out against the Jets. Look for the Browns to be better at home.
| TEAM | WIN% | SCORE | VEGAS LINE |
| Titans | 36% | 17 | 41 1/2 |
| Browns | 64% | 24 | PK |
Chargers at Bengals Prediction
Big game for both teams as they look to be in the playoff picture. This game could decide who gets in or who has the higher seed in January. Home field should help the Bengals edge the Chargers in week 2.
| TEAM | WIN% | SCORE | VEGAS LINE |
| Chargers | 45% | 21 | 45 1/2 |
| Bengals | 55% | 23 | -3 1/2 |
Rams at Redskins Prediction
The Redskins are going to have to find a way to protect Kirk Cousins. The Rams D-line is looking like the best in the league. Look for the Rams to get a W on the road this Sunday.
| TEAM | WIN% | SCORE | VEGAS LINE |
| Rams | 52% | 23 | -3 1/2 |
| Redskins | 48% | 22 | 41 1/2 |
Falcons at Giants Prediction
The Falcons got a solid win on Monday night against NFC East foe Philadelphia. They now head on the road to face the Giants who let a win slip through their fingers on Sunday night. The Giants will get the W.
| TEAM | WIN% | SCORE | VEGAS LINE |
| Falcons | 44% | 23 | 50 1/2 |
| Giants | 56% | 26 | -2 1/2 |
Ravens at Raiders Prediction
Derek Carr might be back to QB the Raiders this weekend but it probably won’t make a difference. The Ravens head back to the AFC West and should win comfortably this Sunday.
| TEAM | WIN% | SCORE | VEGAS LINE |
| Ravens | 64% | 26 | -6 |
| Raiders | 36% | 19 | 42 |
Dolphins at Jaguars Prediction
The Dolphins will look to get more offense going than they had in Washington last week. Jacksonville needs to find more playmakers to get a W. Look for their defense to keep them in it but the Dolphins go to 2-0.
| TEAM | WIN% | SCORE | VEGAS LINE |
| Dolphins | 56% | 24 | -6 |
| Jaguars | 44% | 21 | 41 1/2 |
Cowboys at Eagles Prediction
The Eagles couldn’t finish off their comeback Monday night in Atlanta while the Cowboys made a comeback to edge the Giants by 1. This game should go down to the wire as well.
| TEAM | WIN% | SCORE | VEGAS LINE |
| Cowboys | 47% | 26 | 55 1/2 |
| Eagles | 53% | 27 | -4 1/2 |
Seahawks at Packers Prediction
A rematch of the NFC Championship game takes place on Sunday night. The Packers want revenge and the Seahawks want to prove they can win without Kam Chancellor.
| TEAM | WIN% | SCORE | VEGAS LINE |
| Seahawks | 47% | 22 | 48 1/2 |
| Packers | 53% | 24 | -3 1/2 |
Jets at Colts Prediction (Monday night)
The Colts were outplayed in Buffalo while the Jets got a good 21 point win over the Browns. Look for the teams to have different outcomes. The Colts have the national stage to show they’re still contenders in the AFC.
| TEAM | WIN% | SCORE | VEGAS LINE |
| Jets | 34% | 19 | 47 |
| Colts | 66% | 27 | -7 |
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