{"id":861,"date":"2022-09-18T09:14:50","date_gmt":"2022-09-18T13:14:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thisfootballblog.com\/?p=861"},"modified":"2022-09-18T16:02:46","modified_gmt":"2022-09-18T20:02:46","slug":"nfl-2022-week-two-picks-post-thursday-night","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.thisfootballblog.com\/?p=861","title":{"rendered":"NFL 2022 Week Two Picks, Post Thursday Night"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

NY Jets<\/a> (+6.5) at<\/strong> Cleveland<\/a><\/strong>
The Jets probably aren’t quite as bad as they looked against the Ravens in week one. But they might be. Browns by nine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Washington<\/a> (pick ’em) at<\/strong> Detroit<\/a><\/strong>
Washington’s probably the better team in this matchup. But not by much. I’ll take the Lions at home. By a field goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tampa Bay<\/a> (-2.5) at<\/strong> New Orleans<\/a><\/strong>
I know the deal is that the Saints “always beat the Bucs” (except, you know, in the postseason). And the safe bet, no matter what Vegas has to say about it, is for that streak to continue. But, eh, I’m gonna keep on picking Tom Brady’s teams to win, especially when they have defenses that look as good as the Tampa D did in week one. Buccaneers by a point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Carolina<\/a> (+2) at<\/strong> NY Giants<\/a><\/strong>
This matchup looks pretty damned even to me. So I’ll take the home team. Giants by four.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New England<\/a> (-2.5) at<\/strong> Pittsburgh<\/a><\/strong>
It’s not surprising the Steelers at the popular pick in this game even though the Patriots are favored. Pittsburgh played tough and beat the defending conference champs on the road in week one while the Patriots looked uneven and uncertain in a loss to the Dolphins in Miami. Plus, two straight road games is never easy. Thing is, though, the Patriots never play their best football in Miami. And last week’s result wasn’t nearly so lopsided as it’s been made out to be. If New England plays slightly better than they did in the opener, they should be able to come away with at least a narrow victory here. Patriots by a point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Indianapolis<\/a> (-3) at<\/strong> Jacksonville<\/a><\/strong>
The Colts need to start doing a bit better than not losing to teams they should, um, not lose to. Indy by three.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miami<\/a> (+3.5) at<\/strong> Baltimore<\/a><\/strong>
The Dolphins season got off to a fine start a week ago. So they’ll always have that. Ravens by eight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Atlanta<\/a> (+10) at<\/strong> LA Rams<\/a><\/strong>
Not all hangovers are alike. Rams by a touchdown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seattle<\/a> (+9) at<\/strong> San Francisco<\/a><\/strong>
Nine seems excessive in a divisional matchup. Niners by six.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cincinnati<\/a> (-7) at<\/strong> Dallas<\/a><\/strong>
You may not have heard this before, but quarterback is kind of an important position. Bengals by 10.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Houston<\/a> (+10) at<\/strong> Denver<\/a><\/strong>
The Texans managed a tie in their home opener. That’s exciting. The Broncos should start slow-ish coming off a tough Monday night loss in Seattle. But they’ll get it figured out by the second half. Denver by nine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arizona<\/a> (+5.5) at<\/strong> Las Vegas<\/a><\/strong>
The Raiders aren’t great. But they should look great against the Cardinals. Las Vegas by 14.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicago<\/a> (+10) at<\/strong> Green Bay<\/a><\/strong>
The Packers might be just better than middle of the road this season. But that won’t show much here unless you’re paying very close attention. Green Bay by eight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tennessee<\/a> (+10) at<\/strong> Buffalo<\/a><\/strong>
I don’t know what’s likely to slow the Bills down this season. But I know it’s not the Titans. Buffalo by 20.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Minnesota<\/a> (+2.5) at<\/strong> Philadelphia<\/a><\/strong>
I flipped a coin and it came up Vikings. Let’s say by one.<\/p>\n

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