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Fearless Rick & Coin Flip NFL Week 2 Late Games
All times Eastern
Atlanta Falcons @ Indianapolis Colts (-3.5, 36.5) 1:00 pm - Atlanta remains in a quarterback controversy and the two main contenders for the starting job - Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa are not expected to play.
With Cooper Rush and Jack Strand possibly taking all of the snaps, this line could easily move north of -6 by game time. Even with Daniel Jones still sidelined, Riley Leonard and Anthony Richardson Sr. should have their way with the Atlanta secondary and the Colts’ defense will have a fun afternoon.
Coin Flip: Atlanta
Fearless Rick’s Pick: Colts 26 Falcons 6
The Ravens have set their sights high as usual, but very few key starters will see action this week, including MVP candidate Lamar Jackson. Joe Fagano led a 24-7 win over the Eagles in week 1, so there’s plenty of scoring potential.
Lots of marginal players are going to be on the field in this game, raising the possibility for both turnovers and a high score. The over is extremely tempting on this one.
Coin Flip: Baltimore
Fearless Rick’s Pick: Vikings 34 Ravens 27
Ty Simpson and Stetson Bennett IV are vying for the #2 QB job. Long Rams here. Better coaching, better players, at home.
Coin Flip: Los Angeles Rams
Fearless Rick’s Pick: Rams 27 Saints 17
Bear in mind that the Giants aren’t rebuilding, they’re planning on making a playoff run this season. Miami, on the other hand, has many holes to fill.
Coin Flip: New York Giants
Fearless Rick’s Pick: Giants 21 Dolphins 13
The Bears are in talent evaluation mode and far ahead of the Bengals at this juncture. Their defensive posture is getting better each week.
Coin Flip: Chicago
Fearless Rick’s Pick: Bears 23 Bengals 10
The Eagles sleepwalked though a 24-7 loss at Baltimore and will need to put a little more effort into their play this week or risk being blown out again. Given they’re likely to play back-ups extensively, the Pats should rightfully be favored at home.
Coin Flip: Philadelphia
Fearless Rick’s Pick: Patriots 21 Eagles 14
Tampa Bay is a strong favorite here because Baker Mayfield is supposed to ge the start and they have home field advantage over a team that seems to be kind of walking through exhibition games.
The Bucs whacked the Jets, 24-16, and should continue their winning way.
Coin Flip: Kansas City
Fearless Rick’s Pick: Buccaneers 30 Chiefs 17
Gardner Minshew II threw two TD passes in Arizona’s 27-14 win over the Raiders last week, and is expected to see limited action against the Cowboys.
Still, can’t get past the feeling that Dallas players have much to prove and will be looking for a statement win, even if it is preseason.
Coin Flip: Dallas
Fearless Rick’s Pick: Cowboys 23 Cardinals 14
Seattle Seahawks @ Tennessee Titans (-4.5, 39) (FOX, national) 8:00 pm - The Titans are resting on hopes that QB Cam Ward will improve after last year’s 3-14 live fire test, but there’s a question about just how deep is his upside.
This game is on national TV, the first game at Titans’ new Nissan Stadium in Nashville, so the home team would like to present a good showing. With the Seahawks coming off a loss at home to Dallas last week, they may have other ideas. The Titans have the makings of a pretty good defense, but, this is still preseason. Expect Seattle to put the kibosh on Ward in the first half.
Coin Flip: Tennessee
Fearless Rick’s Pick: Seahawks 24 Titans 14
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