Ladies and gentlemen, it’s Week 2 of the 2024 NFL season. Cherish every Sunday we get together because before you know it, the clock will strike 4:45 PM, and we’ll be watching Redzone’s showing of all touchdowns for the final Sunday of the season.

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If you’re not interested in the Week 1 Recap below, skip down to the ‘Week 2 Picks’ section

Week 1 Recap

Jets +4 | New York Jets @ San Francisco 49ers | ❌

Aaron Rodgers - 2024 Jets Training Camp — Aaron Rodgers at Jets Training Camp in 2024

Master VS Apprentice is the key to this tale that I willingly ignored. The coaching mismatch and differential was substantial between Kyle Shanahan and one of his old proteges, Robert Salah. The Niners were inspired even without Christian McCaffery in total and minimal contribution from Brandon Aiyuk.

Colts +3 | Houston Texans @ Indianapolis Colts ✅

Anthony Richardson at the 2023 NFL Combine

Exactly as stated, Underdog at home in a division rival matchup at the beginning of the season. All the stats we needed were pointing our way. Anthony Richardson only completed 9 passes but Lord knows he made good use of them.

Panthers +3.5 | Carolina Panthers @ New Orleans Saints ❌

Bryce Young at the podium for the Carolina Panthers in 2023

Bryce Young is going to be a bust unless his new head coach Canales can save him. Simple. The Saints have new Kubiak blood for their offensive playcalling, but there’s no excuse for that shellacking.

Vikings -1 | Minnesota Vikings @ New York Giants ✅

Easiest bet of the week. I love betting on bad teams, but only when we’re praying for a cover on a long number. Daniel Jones does not deserve to be a +1 underdog.

Detroit -4.5 | LA Rams @ Detriot Lions ✅

It got shaky towards the end and had us sweating, but we made it up and survived in overtime. Jared Goff in a dome and good weather is a really good Quarterback, and that will be his enviornment all season long.

Week 2 Picks

Ravens –9 | Las Vegas Raiders @ Baltimore Ravens |

We’ll take the severe roster, coaching and motivational advantage. Ravens won’t allow themselves to be 0-2.

Rams –1 | Los Angeles Rams @ Arizona Cardinals |

Same deal as the Ravens pick, coaching, roster and motivational advantages. Call of Duty Black Ops 6 Open Beta has been available for Kyler Murray for much too long, hence why Marvin Harrison Jr. Had trouble (Note: Joking. Marvin Harrison Jr was simply out of place and wasn’t open, not on Kyler).

Jets –4 | New York Jets @ Tennessee Titans | Yes, We’re Doing This Again

Were we ever expected to take the Titans seriously in division? They may be able to win third place if the Colts fall from the face of the earth, and I don’t see it coming.

Chiefs – 6.5 | Cincinnati Bengals @ Kansas City Chiefs |

Andy Reid’s Nightmare on Elm Street just lost its claws. Joe Burrow has a bum wrist, and this line is a representation of that. Vegas can’t see this team scoring consistently. The number is large and often, the Chiefs don’t cover large spreads, but this is essentially a bet against Joe Burrow’s wrist.

Los Angeles Chargers –4.5 | Los Angeles Chargers @ Carolina Panthers

BBQ chicken alert, or whatever Shaq said.

Week 2 Overview

My Lord have mercy, I never come away with a Sunday slip like this. All favorites for the man who often roots and watches the underdog success, in multiple areas of life. The major theme of the picks this week is a major coaching disadvantage across the board for these underdog teams.

John Harbaugh over Antonio Pierce

Sean McVay over Jonathon Gannon

Robert Salah over Brian Callahan

Andy Reid over Zac Taylor and a bum wrist for Joe Burrow

Jim Harbaugh over Dave Canales, say a prayer and pour one out for Dave.

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