Ravens vs. Patriots
Baltimore the -2.5 favorite on the road for the Patriots home opener. The Total at 44.5. This is a curious matchup that on the surface a lot of people look at how the Ravens are scoring and how the Patriots are scoring and from there human nature is to say the Patriots won’t be able to keep up with the Ravens. However if the Patriots are able to pass the ball and some think that is where the matchup may tilt the way of the Pats against the B-more secondary. The are some 78% of tickets 72% of the money on the Ravens. Only one stat that would point to the Patriots and that is an overlapped Brady stat- the only Ravens wins in Foxboro ever have been January playoff wins, they will be going for their first ever win in the regular season at Foxboro. My pick 23-20 Patriots. Patriots +2.5
Bills vs. Dolphins
Buffalo has only allowed 17 points in two games this year, they come in -4.5 favorites vs. the Dolphins. The total at 53. Miami has lost 9 of 10 to the Bills. They will look to turn things around against a Buffalo team that has a banged up secondary. The Dolphins would’ve only covered this number twice in the last 10 matchups. I thought Miami would be able to compete this time last year and they ended up getting drummed and Tua knocked out in the game. Sometimes they get it together and sometimes the same team just dominates the matchup. With the Bills even though its tough to go against them maybe the Dolphins at least find a way to stay in this game, my prediction 31-27 Bills, Dolphins +4.5
Bengals vs. Jets
Teams have opened up the zone defense on the Bengals as keeping up with their receivers otherwise wasn’t working out. They were huge favorites last year in New York and Mike White lead the Jets to a 34-31 win. The Bengals come in 0-2 after two games that most thought they would win with ease. The Jets have been down by double digits late in both games even though they managed a comeback vs. Cleveland. The Bengals should get off the goose egg in the win column here, but will they cover? My prediction 27-20 Bengals, Bengals -6
Saints vs. Panthers
Saints -2.5 as they head to Carolina to face a Panthers team in a must win situation. Its got to be frustrating to have a 2 and 3 point loss on the schedule sitting at 0-2 and knowing they had chances to get it done and things just didn’t go their way. The Saints have controlled this matchup winning 8 of 10 games. Last year Carolina did win at home 26-7 and lost down in New Orleans. This is another one where the stats all seem to go towards the Saints, but for some reason I think Carolina is in a desperate spot here and I’ll take them, My Prediction 25-21 Panthers, Panthers +2.5
Lions vs. Vikings
Vikings -6 after a game that couldn’t have gone worse on Monday Night Football. They get the Lions here who covered on the Eagles but really were down by double digits for most of the second half as well. The last 3 the Lions would’ve covered the spread here, 1 win and 2 two point losses. However 8 of 10 games have been won by the Vikings and 7 of those they would’ve covered this number. My pick Vikings 30-21, Vikings -6.
Chiefs vs. Colts
The Chiefs escaped with a win via pick 6 but looked human against the Chargers, while the Colts have their receivers back and have to get things moving in the right direction. Chiefs -5 is the line here, but I think the Colts lean on the run and are able to throw the ball. My prediction 23-20 Colts, Colts +5.
Raiders vs. Titans
Raiders -2 in a game where you would think the Titans would be favored or at least before the two first games. Both these playoff teams from last year have started out 0-2. The Titans got the major beat down on Monday while the Raiders blew a 22 point lead last Sunday. Not sure about the Titans ability to pass yet, My prediction 24-20 Raiders, Raiders -2.
Eagles vs. Commanders
The Eagles have looked like they may be contenders this year and started out 2-0, while the Commanders are 1-1. The Eagles have ruled the series in recent history winning 8 of 10. 7 of those 10 by double digits. Even if the Eagles do get out to the lead as they have in the first two games, they have seemed content to sit on the lead in second halves leading to a comeback backdoor cover by the Lions and a bunch of interceptions from the Vikings. My prediction 27-23 Eagles. Commanders +6.
Texans vs. Bears
The battle of two teams no one expects to make the playoffs. However this is Lovie Smith’s return to Chicago. For all the talk about that Fields and the pass game hasn’t produced, the run and the defense are both ranked in the top 10 and they only threw the ball 11 times against Green Bay. My prediction 17-14. Bears -3.
Jaguars vs. Chargers
Chargers now -3 as Herbert and the injured ribs face the Jaguars who are fresh off a 24-0 shut out of Indy. The stat once again with Lawrence when he doesn’t throw a pick the Jags win. Herbert will likely get the start today but will he be able to finish? Questionable usually means he will give it a go. The Chargers defense has showed they are for real and had there not be a 99.5 yard interception return by the Chiefs it would likely have been a win for them. I My prediction 23-17 Chargers, Chargers -3.
Packers vs. Buccaneers
Bucs -1 – Its the third meeting between the two teams both won by Tampa Bay. Today they have different group of receivers as Mike Evans is out after standing up for Brady and igniting a win vs. New Orleans. The defense has been superb and I’m even with Rodgers on the other side I’m not sure that Todd Bowles doesn’t have a game plan to break up what the Packers want to do. My prediction 28-24 Buccaneers. Tampa Bay -1.
Falcons vs. Seahawks
Seahawks -1 as the Falcons look for their first win. Not sure there is anyone who really knows what will happen in this game. New QB’s on both sides. My prediction 20-17 Falcons. Atlanta +1
Rams vs. Cardinals
Rams -3 against last weeks comeback Cards. Only problem is this week the line only -3 and the Rams have won 9 of 10 vs. Arizona. My prediction 34-27 Rams. Rams -3
49ers vs. Broncos
49ers -1.5 in tonight’s primetime game and what should be one worth watching. Not exactly sure if anyone has a great idea of what to expect. I will only go to this one stat Wilson is 16-4 for his career vs. the 49ers. My prediction 24-21 Broncos. Broncos +1.