NFL: Week 2 2024
Now that all the hubbub has died down, the teams can start telling us whose for real and whose all glitz.
NFL Quick Hitters:
Browns are in trouble - Watson is not ready to play. He didn’t look physically ready or mentally prepared. He didn’t seem to have a spark. His heart wasn’t in it. His father had just passed away and he has more legal problems. You can’t win in the NFL with a QB that doesn’t want to be on the field. Could be a very long season for the Browns.
It’s all about the rhythm - Offenses need to be able to get into a flow. It’s difficult to achieve sitting on the bench. String plays and series together and the offense starts to gel. Spend the game watching the other offense on the field and the offense becomes ineffective. It’s 3-n-outs. Frustration sinks in. A winnable game becomes a blow out.
One play makes the difference - the Jaguars were winning. They were ahead on points, physically dominate, and holding the Dolphins offense down. And they were going into score. Travis Etienne fumbled and 24 - 7 turns into 17 - 14. Dolphins grab the momentum and a 14 point swing.
Bengals in trouble: Jets must win - Bengals will likely start 0 - 2. Then they have two ‘easy’ games they should win. Then they play the Ravens. If they go into the Ravens game at 2 -2, they may have a shot for the season. Anything else and the season is over. Jets go into the easy part of their schedule. They have a chance to win the next 4 and will probably be favored in each game. But lose 2 in a row and the confidence begins to waver and the Jets become the Jets.
NFL Games: Week 2
Last week’s totals: 11 - 5: Just one stupid pick last week. Washington over Tampa was dumb for many reasons. Rookie QB, on the road, against a Todd Bowles defense. Not sure what I was thinking.
Season’s totals: 11 - 5
Oh, and if you use these picks to gamble do so at your own risks. I’m a ‘gut feel’ type of picker. I don’t do a computer analysis.
Thursday Night
Buffalo vs. Miami - Tough pick. The Dolphins were a little lucky last week. But Buffalo usually has a tough time in Miami. Josh Allen is going to be Josh Allen but he can’t be relied upon to win every game by himself. Dolphins win.
Sunday Games
Raiders vs. Ravens - No Patrick Mahomes to play against. Lamar uses his arm and not his legs. Ravens win big.
Chargers vs. Panthers - Panthers are going to have a tough year. Might end up with the worse record in the league. Chargers win. 2 - 0.
Saints vs. Cowboys - Cowboys defense looked great last week. They get their home opener which means the offense will score lots of touchdowns. Tough game for the Saints. Cowboys win big.
Buccaneers vs. Lions - Lions look very strong across the board. They’re motivated and talented. Lions win.
Colts vs. Packers - Packers lost their QB for a few weeks. Tough to win without your best player. Especially if he’s the QB. Richardson has shown tons of talent. This week he puts it together. Colts win.
Browns vs. Jaguars - Despite their week 1 loss, they looked like a dominate team for three quarters. Jags hold onto the ball and bounce back. Jags win.
49ers vs. Vikings - Doesn’t matter if Christian McCaffrey plays or not. 49ers win.
Seahawks vs. Patriots - Seahawks on the road against a tough defense. Seahawks win. But its a tough, close game.
Jets vs. Titans - Jets are hitting the easy part of their schedule. Jets win. Get declared Super Bowl favorite. Kidding. Sort of.
Giants vs. Washington - Giants and Panthers will compete for the worse record this year. Giants don’t have a single offensive player that scares anyone. Commanders win.
Rams vs. Cardinals - Rams are battling a bunch of injuries. But they are always well prepared, get great QB play, and the defense looks young and aggressive. Rams win in a high scoring game.
Steelers vs. Broncos - T.J. Watt is the best defensive player in the league with only Micah Parsons and Chris Jones playing at the same level. Steelers win. Bo Nix gets beat up.
Bengals vs. Chiefs - Bengals looked lost. Joe Burrow is still overcoming his injury. Chiefs win. Bengals start 0 -2. Time for panic? Yes. They don’t have teh same level of talent they once did. They won’t be able to overcome their poor start in a tough division.
Bears vs. Texans - Texans win. Caleb gets a look at potential fulfilled in Stroud.
Monday Night
Falcons vs. Eagles - Falcons are in a tough spot. Cousins didn’t look ready despite his big contract and full offseason of rehab. Eagles are going to have 5 or more sacks this week. Cousins will look bad again. Eagles win and start believing in themselves. Watch out.
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