2015 Week 2 NFL Predictions

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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