The joys of a good Week 1 picking games turned into misery in Week 2. I went 9-7 straight up, but a miserable 5-10 against the spread. Let's just hope that's the last bad week for a while.
My straight-up record for the season is now 21-11 and my ATS season mark is 15-17. This week's slate has some big games, but also some where I think an upset will happen and I probably differ on the pick in those games than most. I have Tampa Bay beating Minnesota and Cleveland beating Carolina.
Those two games might be key to me getting back on track. One bad week is all I can take. This will be Michael Penix back in at quarterback for the Falcons, who badly need it.
The Packers rallied to beat the Jets last week, thanks to the defense. That defense will play well here as well. Jordan Love gets it going if the banged-up line can hold up.
The Chargers are a disaster at 0-2 and playing bad football. Buffalo has played well in its 2-0 start. Can the Chargers contain Josh Allen?
I don't think they can, and Justin Herbert won't keep up in the Chargers' first road game. The Panthers are out on the road for the second straight week after blowing out the Falcons, while the Browns are playing their first home game. Bryce Young is rolling for the Panthers, but I think the Browns defense will play well again here as they did in Tampa last week.
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