Updated
Updated · CBS Sports · Sep 17
CBS Sports Picks Bills -4.5, Texans -2.5 in 7 Key NFL Week 2 Games
Updated
Updated · CBS Sports · Sep 17

CBS Sports Picks Bills -4.5, Texans -2.5 in 7 Key NFL Week 2 Games

3 articles · Updated · CBS Sports · Sep 17

Summary

  • Seven marquee Week 2 matchups drew CBS Sports picks, with both analysts backing Houston to beat Cincinnati and both taking the Rams to cover 7 points against the Giants.
  • Buffalo drew split spread picks but both writers projected a Bills win over Detroit in Thursday's opener, citing the Lions' offensive-line injuries and a game total of 54.5.
  • Kansas City also was favored by both to beat Indianapolis on Sunday night after Kenneth Walker's 173-yard debut, though only one analyst backed the Chiefs to cover 6.5 points.
  • Denver's Monday-night collapse made Broncos-Jaguars the sharpest disagreement: one analyst called Jacksonville 'for real,' while the other expected Bo Nix and Denver to rebound at home.
  • The forecasts lean heavily on Week 1 overreaction risk, with Baltimore, New England and Houston all picked to steady themselves while teams like the Broncos, Rams and Saints try to reset.

Insights

Are sportsbooks overreacting to Week 1 blowouts, setting up massive trap games for bettors trusting the Jaguars and Giants?
How will crucial late-week injury updates to stars like Zay Flowers shift the betting lines for these explosive matchups?
Will Jaxson Dart's historic rookie momentum be enough to upset Matthew Stafford's veteran Rams on Monday night?