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Fearless Rick & Coin Flip NFL Week 2 Early Games
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Week 1 Results: Rick: 9-7; Flip: 5-11
Thursday, September 11
Washington Commanders at Green Bay Packers (-3.5, 48) 8:15 pm - A shame this isn’t on a national TV network (it’s on Prime) because it should be one heck of a game. Both teams are coming off convincing wins. The Packers routed Detroit, 27-13, and they are allowed the luxury of a second straight home game.
Washington was clearly heads and shoulders above the Giants in their debut, winning handily, 21-6. Given that Micah Parsons may be one of the few linebackers or edge rushers that can keep up with the Commanders’ Jayden Daniels and the Packers at at Lambeau, they deserve an edge, though that 1/2-point may be the spread differential as Washington is for real. If it goes to -3, definitely, but if -4, tread lightly.
Coin Flip: Green Bay
Fearless Rick’s Pick: Packers 23 Commanders 17
Cleveland Browns at Baltimore Ravens (-11.5, 45) 1:00 pm - The Browns put up a very good fight against the Bengals, losing by just one point, 17-16. Cleveland’s defense is not to be doubted. While Joe Flacco was efficient, Cleveland needs to be effective in the red zone. Don’t forget, Flacco won a Super Bowl with the Ravens in 2013 (34-31 over the 49ers), so there’s motivation for him.
Baltimore’s defense left much to be desired in Buffalo last week, losing 41-40, but Flacco is no Josh Allen. There’s a chance the Browns could turn in the upset of the week here. Worth a shot with the biggest line on the board.
Coin Flip: Baltimore
Fearless Rick’s Pick: Browns 27 Ravens 24
Joe Burrow threw for just 113 yards against Cleveland, going 14-for 23 with one TD and was sacked three times but did not throw any picks. Expect his fantasy believers to get bigger numbers this week.
Coin Flip: Jacksonville
Fearless Rick’s Pick: Bengals 31 Jaguars 17
The Giants are still seeking their first touchdown of the season after their 2-16 loss at Washington and may not get one here. Russell Wilson may be on a very short leash as Jaxson Dart appears to be the future for this sorry squad.
Coin Flip: New York Giants
Fearless Rick’s Pick: Cowboys 27 Giants 9
Detroit is good enough to understand they were taken to the cleaners by a very focused Green Bay squad and should make amends, though it could be a bit dicey. We’ll see if the Lions are as good as advertised.
Coin Flip: Detroit
Fearless Rick’s Pick: Lions 30 Bears 23
The Patriots lost at home, 20-13 to Las Vegas, and they have no running game to speak of, so, if Miami gets off to an early lead, it may be a long afternoon in the heat for Drake Maye and company. Head coach Mike Vrable is probably not too happy with this group, as he is very much about physicality, time of possession, and running the football. May be a bad mix.
Coin Flip: Miami
Fearless Rick’s Pick: Dolphins 24 Patriots 16
Not forgetting that the 49ers slumped to 6-11 in 2024, they are In a somewhat rebuilding mode, so the Saints may keep it close if not pull an upset. They are at home for the second straight week and San Fran hasn’t seen the Bay yet this season.
Coin Flip: San Francisco
Fearless Rick’s Pick: Saints 21 49ers 20
The Jets lost twice to the Bills last season: 23-20 at home and 40-14 in Bills’ country. The Jets are better with Justin Fields than they were with Aaron Rodgers, so expect them to find the end zone fairly often as Buffalo has shown no defensive prowess. Home teams getting 6 or more in divisional games is a 65% winner over time.
Coin Flip: New York Jets
Fearless Rick’s Pick: Bills 34 Jets 31
Seattle toughed it out in a 17-13 home loss to the 49ers, but this may be a road too far for Geno Smith and his fellow Seahawks. Rodgers should light it up for a few scores at least and the defense should manage to improve over last week’s somewhat shoddy performance.
Coin Flip: Seattle
Fearless Rick’s Pick: Steelers 26 Seahawks 20
The Titans couldn’t generate much offense against Denver. Cam Ward was just 12 of 28 for 112 yards and was sacked six times. While Ward can hum it, he’s still a rookie, and rookies make errors. LA wins big.
Coin Flip: Tennessee
Fearless Rick’s Pick: Rams 31 Titans 10
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