
Tanner’s Tumultuous NFL Picks: Week 2
Greetings!
My Week 1 final record was 9 and 7.
Not bad, however, there were a lot of games that were close. Some teams looked like they didn’t practice all year, others were shockingly better than expected. I think about half of NFL fans thought the Giants could maybe win their first game versus the Vikings because J.J. McCarthy went down in the preseason, and we have never seen Sam Darnold actually make a positive impact for a franchise. The Giants got destroyed by a mediocre team. Deshaun Watson and the Browns looked awful, and that is mostly because of Watson. The great, historic play from Watson in Houston, seems to have entirely faded and he looks like he is a bottom ten quarterback. The Panthers may be worse this year, somehow. And, what were Kirk Cousins and the Falcons doing? They lost to the Steelers who scored six, yes SIX, field goals to win.
looks left*
*looks right**quietly approaches the mic*
*whispers*
The Steelers are only team to win in afc north with just field goalspic.twitter.com/9P2IuSL2Hq
— TJ (@TJ_Black_unholy) September 8, 2024
Some of the picks I took from Week 1 were upsets or I thought with players back from injury they would look great. Aaron Rodgers and the Jets seemed to be missing some chemistry, which makes sense since Aaron went down on the first drive of the 2023 season. They also played a top three team in the league. And who could forget the Bengals losing to the Patriots. I am happy for Jerod Mayo and the Patriots, but what was that Cincinnati? Now let’s take a look at Week 2 in the NFL.
it’s frustrating as a bengals fan to see it too, lost to the pats cause 1. Our OLine is garbage and burrow has no time in the pocket, 2 Zac Taylor has shit play calling, and 3 our defense can’t get stops on 3rd downs. It’s as simple as that and they want to put the blame on 9
— isaac.cummings (@I_C_9) September 12, 2024
But that’s last week, and we look FORWARD, not backward.
Bills @ Dolphins (-2.5): Thurs. 6:15p
I think Miami gets it done Thursday. Since Tua Tagovailoa joined the Dolphins, he is one and seven against the Bills. While thew Miami weather is still scorching hot, the Dolphins have a great opportunity to get a win over a divisional opponent. I love the Bills and their new look approach on offense. However, I am going to take Dolphins 31-24
Bills to the Dolphins tonight pic.twitter.com/J37ao3qd2l
— NFL Memes (@NFL_Memes) September 13, 2024
Saints @ Cowboys (-6): Sun. 11:00a
The Saints had the largest win in Week 1 beating the Panthers 47 to 10. What a howler that game was. The Cowboys were slight underdogs against the Browns who most people thought should be a Super Bowl contender. After all, Joe Flacco took them to the playoffs last year once Deshaun Watson went down. Flacco was on his couch and was able to win some crucial games. The Cowboys will be a playoff team whereas the Saints are in a three-team race to win the NFC South. Cowboys win and cover 35-21
delusional saints fans saying we gon beat the cowboys this sunday pic.twitter.com/2UuXvlmJPE
— Ultra 𖤐 (@UltraXVIII) September 10, 2024
Buccaneers @ Lions (-7.5): Sun. 11:00a
Have the odds makers watched the Buccaneers the last year and change? They won a playoff game, and barely lost to the Lions in the Divisional round. Last week the Bucs looked unstoppable with 37 points scored at home. Baker threw 4 touchdowns and the team looked as if Tom Brady was quarterback. I love the Lions, but after them narrowly beating the Rams in overtime last week, I think the Lions win, but don’t cover 30-26
Baker Mayfield O263.5 Passing Yards (+130) – DraftKings
DK limited me on this one so you know it’s good. I don’t blame them, I wouldn’t let me bet $100 either. These people have families.
On top of that, I think the Buccaneers are going to throw all day Sunday. The Lions… pic.twitter.com/WfEC4Hu19W
— John Hyslop (@sloprules) January 17, 2024
Colts (-2.5) @ Packers: Sun. 11:00a
Unfortunately, the Packers quarterback, Jordan Love, is going to miss some time after picking up an MCL sprain Week 1. The Colts looked pretty solid in a narrow loss to the Texans. Malik Willis is going to be the Packers starter, and if you ever caught some of the games he was able to play in for the Titans, he looked like one of the worst NFL quarterbacks ever. I think the Packers season is already over unless Jordan Love can be back at the end of the month. Colts cover and win 27-20
Reporter Rod Burks sent us this first look at #Packers quarterback Malik Willis in practice today. He’s (likely) to start Sunday against the Colts at Lambeau field this Sunday. pic.twitter.com/eLDfnHyiK0
— TMJ4 News (@tmj4) September 11, 2024
Jets (-4) @ Titans: Sun. 11:00a
The Titans almost upset the new-look Bears, but a few bad special teams plays and an atrocious pick 6 by quarterback Will Levis make it tough to take them against the Jets. I know the Jets didn’t look to hot Monday night against the 49ers. Aaron Rodgers ahs now played a full game and the Titans are not nearly as talented as the 49ers. The 49ers may also be the best coached team in the league. Jets win and potentially cover 27-17
Hate to say it, but Sunday’s game versus the Titans is a must win. And they can’t just win. They need to dominate to right the ship and dial down the noise. Some of the narratives that are out there already are just ridiculous. Shut them up!
— Jet Optimist- Mark (@drmtesta) September 13, 2024
49ers (-5.5) @ Vikings: Sun. 11:00a
Anyone who doesn’t think the 49ers will win is either delusional or knows some insider trading knowledge. The 49ers we all know are one of if not the best team in the NFL. They have Pro-Bowlers at every position and even when Christian McCaffery was out, undrafted running back Jordan Mason was picking up yards as if he was McCaffery. The Vikings shocked people with their beat down on the Giants, but 49ers win comfortable 34-17
The #Vikings have won 7 straight home games against the #49ers dating back to 1992. Can they make it 8 straight on Sunday? Last time the #49ers came to town, Jordan Addison did this:#Skol | #TBT pic.twitter.com/0Q8CpeiPUF
— The Norse Chronicles (@NorseChronicles) September 13, 2024
Seahawks (-3.5) @ Patriots: Sun. 11:00a
I really like the Seahawks this year. They have great players on both sides of the ball. Their first game, against the Broncos, was closer than I expected. The shock of the first week was the New England Patriots. The Patriots have been laughed at ever since Tom Brady left New England. Now, they started off the year with a 1st career win for their coach, and they haven’t even played their rookie first round quarterback, Drake Maye. This is only positive results for the Patriots. However, Seattle wins and covers 28-18
Jake Bobo played high school football for @BelmontHillFB and grew up rooting for the Patriots.
On Sunday, the Seahawks wide receiver will get a chance to play against them at Gillette Stadium in what will be a memorable homecoming for Bobo. https://t.co/bmiUl2NHD0
— Greg Dudek (@gdudek10) September 13, 2024
Giants @ Commanders (-1.5): Sun. 11:00a
The Giants were a joke against the Vikings. There is no other way to put it. They wore the worst uniforms maybe in NFL history to acknowledge their 100th year anniversary. The 100th season for the Football Giants might be one of their worst in franchise history. The Commanders lost to the Buccaneers by 17, but the Bucs made it to the Divisional round of the playoffs last year and looked like they are right back in the proverbial cat-bird seat of the NFC South. I really like Jayden Daniels and he will get stronger each week. Commanders win 23-17
“It’s the best division in football.”#Commanders rookie TE Ben Sinnott is psyched to be a part of the New York-Washington rivalry.
The team hosts the Giants on Sunday in its home opener. pic.twitter.com/mMDflUyLnY
— Natalie Spala (@_nataliespala) September 12, 2024
Browns @ Jaguars (-3): Sun. 11:00a
Since the Browns stunk it up at home versus the Cowboys, I have to take the Jaga who barely lost to the Dolphins. As long as Trevor Lawerence doesn’t turn the ball over this team will be a real factor in the AFC. The AFC South ahs gotten ten times more difficult to win in the past two years. The Jags should get their first win of the season winning 28-20
Jaguars will be down 2 starting DB Sunday vs Browns.
*Darnell Savage suffered a quad injury in practice and is likely out, per Doug Pederson.
*Tyson Campbell placed on IR earlier this week
— Andrew Siciliano (@AndrewSiciliano) September 13, 2024
Raiders @ Ravens (-9): Sun. 11:00a
The Raiders player my Chargers and kept turning the football over, and Maxx Crosby was ineffective because both tackles essentially took him out of the game. That will be different in this matchup because as we saw int eh Ravens vs Chiefs game, the Ravens tackles have a few issues of their own. Whether it’s lining up incorrectly and receiving a flag, or purely letting pressure get to Lamar Jackson, Maxx Crosby will impact the game. One defensive player can win you games, i.e. Lawerence Taylor, but Ravens are extremely well coached and have better personnel overall. Ravens win 34-13
Three things MUST happen for the Raiders to win on the road in Baltimore on Sunday:
1.) Run game has to consistent.
2.) Create turnovers on defense, sack QB.
3.) Protect the ball on offense.
They also definitely have to stop the run game & contain Lamar Jackson.#RaiderNation— Austin (@Austinrnww) September 12, 2024
Rams @ Cardinals (-1): Sun. 2:05p
This is easily one of the best matchups of the week. The Rams lost Puka Nacua to an injury so Cooper Kupp will take the bulk of the receiving load. However, Tyler Johnson and the rest of the Rams offense played solid in their first game against the Lions. The Cardinals almost beat the Bills, if Kyler Murray was a little taller and saw Marvin Harrison Jr. deep, they may have won that game. The Cardinals are better and will be better than people think. I think Stafford still is a top 10 quarterback and the Rams win 23-20
Happy Birthday to @troyreeder9. He had a solid game against the Lions.
Can’t beat this memory against Kyler Murray in the Wild Card game of the Super Bowl season.
The Rams meet the Murray and the Cardinals again this Sunday https://t.co/Xle4HGvQWE
— RAMS ON FILM (@RamsOnFilm) September 13, 2024
Steelers (-2.5) @ Broncos: Sun. 2:25p
The Broncos have to win this game right Bronco Nation? The revenge game of all revenge games. We all know Russell (Russ) Wilson as traded to the Broncos two years ago for a boatload of picks and signing him to a new contract. We all know how that went… I like Bo Nix, I know he had some errors and turnovers in Week 1, btu that is to be expected. Russ is supposed to start, we could see Justin Fields behind center. Every NFL fan I believe wants to see Russ against Denver. Broncos win 23-19
The big Denver Broncos versus the Pittsburg Steelers game is this Sunday. The game is a home game for the Broncos. I am providing ways to get to the game this weekend.
P.S. I am a Steelers fan and @BrianFloresTV, @michelleCBS4 and @AlexLCBS4 was not too happy about it! HAHA! pic.twitter.com/cK3ASG2Wq1— Brian Sherrod (@briansherrodtv) September 13, 2024
Bengals @ Chiefs (-5.5): Sun. 2:25p
The Bengals were easily the biggest disappointment from Week 1, and its not like this game will be remotely easier. Losing to the Patriots with Jacoby Brissett at quarterback still rattles me. Now, you have to play Patrick Mahomes! Unless the Bengals have really turned it around, this game won’t be close. Yes, Jamar Chase has not been in training camp, but he still had 6 receptions and over 60 yards. The team scored 10 points; you won’t win any games scoring 10 points in this new high-octane offensive driven NFL. Chiefs win 38-17
“Everybody knows that. It’s not no ‘if’, we are the team to beat in the AFC.”
– Ja’Marr Chase
Bengals and Chiefs Sunday in Kansas City. pic.twitter.com/4kWpn839RO
— Joe Danneman (@FOX19Joe) September 12, 2024
Bears @ Texans (-6.5): Sun. 6:20p
The Bears and Caleb Williams looked pretty poor in their first game. The Bears special teams and defense each had a touchdown which ended up being the reason the Bears won. The Bears punted six times and, in most games, six possessions turned to punts would mean you will lose that game unless the other team is just as chaotic (the Tians punted 5 times). C.J. Stroud is already one of the best quarterbacks in the league and he should have a great day against the Bears. Texans win 35-17
Texans will wear their all white uniforms for Sunday night’s matchup vs. the Bears.
Bears will wear their all orange uniforms vs. the Texans. pic.twitter.com/PHAXoMPmMO
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 12, 2024
Falcons @ Eagles (-6.5): Mon. 6:15p
What a shocker that the Flacons lost 18-10 to the Pittsburgh Steelers. 10 points Kirk Cousins? They have Drake London, Kyle Pitts, Bijan Robinson, Darnell Mooney and one of the best offensive lines and you score 10!! The Eagles beat the Packers in one of the craziest Week 1 games I have ever seen. With penalty flags and turnovers galore to start. The Eagles held on and won. Saquon Barkley is already a fan favorite in Philly. Eagles keep flying to a 36-20 win
ABC’s Monday Night Football Intro#Falcons at #Eagles
October 5, 1981 pic.twitter.com/0GxTxO9X5p— Kevin Gallagher (@KevG163) February 28, 2023