Looking Live at NFL Week 2, 2024

It’s been a hell of a long week… My work has burned me out so let’s just get to the goods:

Chris Berman Primetime Block

1. Sunday, Bucs @ Lions: Bucs +7.5, Under 51.5
   • Reading the injury reports, I understand the line moving up a point to a point and half, but I don’t care. I like this Bucs team for the season, and they exceeded my expectations last week. I expect the Lions to win at home, but not by more than 7 points. No sir. Both teams at their core are mostly the same and sured up their rosters over the offseason. Through 3 quarters in the divisional round last post-season the Bucs were even with the Lions. In the 4th quarter the Lions pulled ahead but the Bucs were driving down to try to even the score. Mayfield turned it over but that game was incredibly competitive. I will be expecting more of the same this Sunday.
2. Sunday, Bengals @ Chiefs: Bengals +6, Under 48
   • This may be the trickiest spread of the week. When Mahomes is favored by 3 or less he covers, 4 or more the dog catches him. Thanks Mike! But the Bengals were a mess last week, and historically “start slow” the first 4 weeks of the season. I have to expect a better outing from the Bengals this week, even if they lose. Winning by more than a touchdown is unlikely if the Bengals play their game.

B-Dubs Express (The Watchables)

1. Sunday, Colts @ Packers: Colts -2.5, Over 40.5
   • This is a once in a lifetime opportunity… Don’t get Jedi mind tricked. This is most likely the last time have the good fortune to beat against Malik Willis. That’s it. That’s my analysis. Malik Willis is starting. Don’t over think it. Also Richardson is gonna have a day. I can feel it.
2. Sunday, 49ers @ Vikings: 49ers -4.5, Over 46
   • I’m soooooo tempted to pick the Vikings to cover, especially at home, but the 49ers know Sam Darnold well. Kyle Shanahan’s program keeps rolling like a Terminator. They didn’t skip a beat without their McCaffrey. I expect more of the same this week.
3. Sunday, Rams @ Card: Rams PK, Over 47.5
   • This should be a whole lot of fun! Rams will win. I realize they have a lot of injuries but this is a program I trust. The Cards covered last week (barely) but I can’t stand Kyler and I don’t believe in him.

Phil Simms Bland Bananas (Barely Watchable)

1. Sunday, Saints @ Cowboys: Cowboys -6, Under 46.5
   • Half the league can probably put 40 on the Panthers. I doubt Derek Carr and gang can put up more than 30 on the Cowboys on the road. No, I think they come back to earth and the Cowboy go another weak feasting on subpar organizations.
2. Sunday, Browns @ Jags: Jags -3, Under 41
   • I don’t trust the Jags, but this is a pick against the Deshaun Watson and a Browns defense that’s not been same on the road under Jim Schwartz. Sliding doors, again, as I wrote for Thursday Night, Jags were just a few yards short of putting the Fins away last week. Now they are home when it’s probably the hottest and most humid during the day. I expect a bounce back for the Jags by more than 3 points.
3. Sunday, Jets @ Titans: Titans +3.5, Under 41
   • Ah shit… Here we go again… Titans should’ve had it last week. Aaron Rodgers ain’t no rookie, but the Jets offensive and defensive lines are still quite questionable. Their depth not as great as they allude to the media. Rob Saleh will lose his job this year, probably when the season ends. Jets fans are in for a rough one. I will say if the Titans fail to cover again I’m out on them, but cheese was pretty good last week.

Bridge to Nowhere

1. Sunday, Chargers @ Panthers: Chargers -5, Over 38.5
   • The Panthers are again the worst team in the NFL. Bryce Young is on track to get benched this season. I expect the Chargers to smoke the Panthers by more than a touchdown.
2. Sunday, Seahawks @ Pats: Seahawks -3, Under 38
   • Patriots fall back to earth this week and Seattle take care of business on the road. I’m sure the Pats will play hard and keep it close for a while, but Seattle just has more talent and seem far more prepared. One area of concern though, Seattle’s offensive line is weak. This is the one area the Pats can exploit.
3. Sunday Night, Bears @ Texans: Texans -6.5, Under 45
   • You know how I feel about my Texans and the Titans handed the Bears a W last week. This one should be on BLOW OUT alert. You thought Tennessee was fast last week Caleb? Get ready for the Ryans defense.

Montezuma’s Revenge

1. Sunday, Raiders @ Ravens: Ravens -9, Under 41.5
   • Yeah… My team stinks, there are better days in the next few weeks but this offense is a mess. Luke Getsy will coach for University of America Samoa in two years. The Ravens cannot afford to go 0-2 and have their shit together more than my dumb team which wouldn’t go for it on 4th down on inside enemy territory. No we are not worth of 9 points to this team.
2. Sunday, Giants @ Condoms: Condoms -1, Under 43
   • These may be two of the worst 5 teams in the NFL. Perhaps the significance here may lie in potential draft order in 2025. The Condoms have the worst defense and protection (pregnable) in the NFL, at least that I saw last week. The Giants overall may be one of the worst 3 teams in the NFL right now. This feels like one of those slap fighting matches I saw at the Diegueno Middle School library between two nerds who disagreed over a Yu-Gi-Oh match. At least the Condoms have an offense that should improve from week 1.
3. Sunday, Steelers @ Donkeys: Steelers -2.5, Under 36.5
   • Yeah this might be the most physical, smash mouth, ugly game of the week. Not a nexus of unwatchableness like the Condoms and Giants, but ugly. Donkeys being dogs at home is rough, but both defenses are tough. I expect a similar type scoring game the Steelers played last week. If Bo Nix thought the Seahawks were tough get ready for Mike Tomlin, TJ Watt, and the Steelers curtain of brutality. Nix will have better days but this will be hard game for him. I don’t expect much from Fields either but enough to put up field goals.
4. Monday Night, Falcons @ Eagles: Eagles -6.5, Under 47.5
   • This will be a route of the Falcons. They let the Steelers put up 18 points with Justin Fields… This Eagles team is looking forward to giving their home opener a smashing rosing of the Falcan’ts.

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