Week Two Nfl Predictions 2015

By Dan Durkin–

(CBS) Week 2 of the NFL season features a few marquee matchups being played in Buffalo and Green Bay.

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Week 2 NFL predictions provide the odds and predicted winner of every matchup for week 2 of the NFL season in 2015. Also provided are calculated moneyline odds for each matchup. Week 2 NFL picks provide the projected spread and team to cover the spread, with the associated odds of every matchup for week 2 of the NFL season 2015. Also provided are calculated moneyline odds for. Picks, predictions, commentary, and smack talk regarding the NFL 2015 Season Week 2. Make your own picks and see how you do against our so-called experts. Available on audio cassette. NFL 2015 Season Week 2 Picks Create an Account or Login to make your own picks! 2015 Week 2 NFL Predictions. Prev Article Next Article. A few surprises week 1 but we had a strong start to the season going 11-5 (63%) picking game winners and 9-7 (56%) against the spread. This week starts Thursday night with the Broncos at Chiefs and includes some other high profile games this week.

My Thursday night pick of the Chiefs over the Broncos missed when Denver stunned Arrowhead Stadium late with a fumble return for the win.

Here’s my take on how the rest of this weekend’s action plays out.

(Home team in all CAPS)

PANTHERS 24, Texans 20 (noon)

The Texans are already onto their second quarterback (Ryan Mallett) of the year, which doesn’t bode well against a stout Panthers defense.

SAINTS 31, Bucs 17 (noon)

Lovie Smith’s seat is warming after Tampa’s dysmal showing in its home opener. The Saints offense will get on track against a lousy Bucs defense.

STEELERS 27, 49ers 20 (noon)

The Steelers’ secondary is a mess, but the 49ers don’t have the weapons to exploit it. Expect Antonio Brown to have another big day.

Lions 24, VIKINGS 20 (noon)

The Lions’ defense crumbled last week after getting out to a 21-3 lead. Both teams will attempt to establish the run, but Detroit’s passing firepower will make the difference.

Patriots 26, BILLS 23 (noon)

Rex Ryan is extra-puffy chested after beating Andrew Luck, but the Patriots and Tom Brady are a different bunch. The Bills don’t have enough in the passing game to take advantage of a suspect Patriots secondary.

Cardinals 31, BEARS 24 (noon)

The Cardinals’ team speed and vertical passing game will overwhelm the Bears’ leaky secondary.

Titans 28, BROWNS 17 (noon)

Two former Heisman Trophy winners will square off in Cleveland. Marcus Mariota registered a perfect passer rating in his NFL debut; don’t expect a repeat performance, but expect a win.

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Chargers 23, BENGALS 20 (noon)

It’s a barometer game for two AFC playoff hopefuls. The Chargers’ secondary will limit A.J. Green’s effectiveness over the top.

Rams 24, REDSKINS 13 (noon)

The Rams are flying high after beating the Seahawks and will stymie a toothless Redskins offense.

Falcons 31, GIANTS 27 (noon)

The Giants are still reeling from their late-game blunder against the Cowboys. Julio Jones will run free in the Giants’ defensive backfield.

Ravens 28, RAIDERS 16 (3:05 p.m.)

Look for the Ravens offense to get on track against a rancid Raiders team.

Dolphins 24, JAGUARS 16 (3:05 p.m.)

Blake Bortles had the nerve to liken Jaguars fans to kindergarteners, yet he still plays quarterback with training wheels on.

EAGLES 34, Cowboys 27 (3:25 p.m.)

Look for the Eagles to strike a better balance on offense. Without Dez Bryant, the Cowboys will be forced to get back to running the ball but will come up short.

PACKERS 27, Seahawks 23 (7:30 p.m.)

It’s an NFC title rematch, this time at Lambeau Field. The Seahawks hope to avoid an 0-2 start, but their secondary has gone from strength to questionable and Aaron Rodgers will exploit it.

COLTS 24, Jets 17 (7:30 p.m. Monday)

The Colts were beaten in the trenches against the Bills and now face a physical Jets team. T.Y. Hilton’s availability is iffy, but the Colts’ depth will be the difference.

Season record through Week 1: 10-6

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Dan Durkin covers the Bears for CBSChicago.com and is a frequent contributor to 670 The Score. Follow him on Twitter at @djdurkin.

I started out the season going 13-3 straight up and 10-5-1 against the spread so not too terrible. The three teams I missed on as winners were the Colts, Vikings, and Bucs. The Bucs losing isnt a surprise but I have to admit I was surprised on the other two. In addition to those teams losers ATS were the Ravens and Cowboys with the tie being the Patriots. I now have all the games up following the win Thursday.

Broncos (+3) over CHIEFS– Peyton Manning is going through a terrible stretch and looks finished right now. His TD”INT ratio over the last five regular season games is the second worst five game stretch if his career (the worst was during his rookie year) and his general numbers are near all time lows. But the Broncos defense I think has the ability to really pressure Alex Smith and take away the running of Jamaal Charles for Kansas City. The Broncos offensive line is not good but their wide receivers should be able to get open on plays where they get some time and Peyton should still have a few moments where he can connect with them. Broncos 19 Chiefs 13

BENGALS (-3.5) over Chargers– Tougher game for the Chargers who I think will have a difficult time to consistently move the ball on the Cincy defense. Bengals offense seems to play better at home as well. Bengals 24 Chargers 19

BROWNS (+1.5) over Titans- Tennessee looked great beating up the Bucs while the Browns looked pretty bad in New York, but the Browns are capable of installing a defensive scheme to make the rookie QB play like a rookie this week. Browns 17 Titans 10

Patriots (+1) over BILLS– Bills were very impressive last week and have the personnel to make life miserable for Brady, but I think this is too big of a step to make this quickly. If they do win I’ll certainly begin to change my opinion on them. Patriots 23 Bills 16

Rams (-3) over REDSKINS– Im worried about a letdown for the Rams, but if you want to have a letdown game there are few better to have it against than Washington. Rams 20 Redskins 10

GIANTS (-2.5) over Falcons– Giants need to shrug off a terrible loss to avoid allowing their season to spiral out of control. Home field I think is the big difference here as is the short week for Atlanta who was gassed at the end of their win against the Eagles. Giants 27 Falcons 20

PANTHERS (-3) over Texans- Texans offense may provide all the scoring the Panthers need to win. Panthers 16 Texans 10

49ers (+6.5) over STEELERS– I’d be surprised if the Steelers lost this game but 6.5 just seems like too much to give if the 49ers are capable of slowing things down and taking control of the line. Steelers 23 49ers 17

SAINTS (-10) over Buccaneers– This has the makings of a slaughter unless the Bucs really change something around following last weeks mess that looks too much like 2014’s nightmare. Saints 37 Buccaneers 14

Cardinals (-2) over BEARS– Chicago actually played a bit better than I thought they would have last week, but barring a crazy game by Matt Forte, I just see Arizona as the better team, even on the road. Cardinals 21 Bears 17

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VIKINGS (-2) over Lions– Minnesota was stuck in preseason mode last week but a trip home should be a big help. I have no faith in the Detroit defense to stop a few big plays from happening. Vikings 24 Lions 17

Ravens (-6) over RAIDERS– Not a good look for either team in week 1 but I’d be far more worried about Oakland than Baltimore. Hard to see Raiders offense being able to do much anything this week. Ravens 23 Raiders 10

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JAGUARS (+5.5) over Dolphins– I tend to think this is one of those linger type games where the better team never really pulls away and allows the other team a chance to win a game they probably have no business winning. Dolphins 17 Jaguars 14

Cowboys (+5) over EAGLES– Dallas not having their star wide receiver certainly doesnt help, but they should be able to still move the ball on the Eagles defense. Should be a fun one that Dallas pulls out late. Cowboys 26 Eagles 24

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Seahawks (+3.5) over PACKERS– For one reason or another I believe the Seahawks are in the head of the Packers. This just never seems to be a good matchup for Green Bay who too often moves away from what they do best and becomes just another team. Seahawks 27 Packers 21

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COLTS (-7) over JETS- Im not feeling this game too much for the Jets. The Colts should be fired up after last weeks misfire and I dont see the Jets offense being able to keep up. Colts 27 Jets 17