As the new NFL week arrives, we dive into another round of game-by-game predictions. A few contributors were unavailable for written notes this week, but they still submitted their complete game-by-game score predictions. Here are the standings and selections heading into Week 2.
Standings (record and completion percentage):
– Daniel Rios: 11-5 (.688)
– Reubyn Coutinho: 10-6 (.625)
– Luke Hubbard: 9-7 (.563)
– Utsav Jain: 8-8 (.500)
Now, onto the Week 2 games and predictions.
Detroit Lions (1-0) at Buffalo Bills (1-0)
– Game Time: Thursday, 8:15 p.m. ET
– Where to Watch: Amazon Prime
– Odds: BUF -4.5, O/U 53.5
– Predictions:
– Luke Hubbard: The contest could be the week’s marquee, featuring high-powered offenses and discussion-worthy defenses. The Bills are favored to win at home in their upgraded stadium. Final: Bills 33, Lions 28
– Reubyn Coutinho: Expect a high-scoring affair with a focus on the Bills’ home advantage. Final: Bills 42, Lions 31
– Daniel Rios: Bills 35, Lions 28
– Utsav Jain: Bills 34, Lions 31
Carolina Panthers (0-1) at Atlanta Falcons (0-1)
– Game Time: Sunday, 1:00 p.m. ET
– Where to Watch: FOX
– Odds: CAR -2.5, O/U 43.5
– Predictions:
– Luke: Carolina should be favored to win at Atlanta; offense looked better early. Final: Panthers 23, Falcons 16
– Reubyn: Panthers win, Falcons struggle to keep up. Final: Panthers 27, Falcons 17
– Daniel: Panthers 38, Falcons 20
– Utsav: Panthers 31, Falcons 17
Minnesota Vikings (1-0) at Chicago Bears (1-0)
– Game Time: Sunday, 1:00 p.m. ET
– Where to Watch: FOX
– Odds: CHI -5.5, O/U 48.5
– Predictions:
– Luke: Expect a tight, gritty matchup; Chicago’s offense was potent in Week 1, but Vikings pressure could keep it close. Final: Bears 21, Vikings 18
– Reubyn: Bears win a close contest. Final: Bears 26, Vikings 24
– Daniel: Bears 31, Vikings 21
– Utsav: Bears 37, Vikings 31
Philadelphia Eagles (1-0) at Tennessee Titans (0-1)
– Game Time: Sunday, 1:00 p.m. ET
– Where to Watch: FOX
– Odds: PHI -7, O/U 39.5
– Predictions:
– Luke: Eagles look strong; Titans face a tough test after Week 1. Final: Eagles 31, Titans 14
– Reubyn: Eagles win decisively. Final: Eagles 38, Titans 9
– Daniel: Eagles 24, Titans 17
– Utsav: Eagles 30, Titans 14
Pittsburgh Steelers (1-0) at New England Patriots (0-1)
– Game Time: Sunday, 1:00 p.m. ET
– Where to Watch: CBS
– Odds: NE -5.5, O/U 41.5
– Predictions:
– Luke: Patriots rebound at home behind a more favorable matchup. Final: Patriots 31, Steelers 20
– Reubyn: Patriots win 24-15
– Daniel: Patriots 20, Steelers 17
– Utsav: Patriots 27, Steelers 21
Green Bay Packers (0-1) at New York Jets (1-0)
– Game Time: Sunday, 1:00 p.m. ET
– Where to Watch: FOX
– Odds: GB -4.5, O/U 44.5
– Predictions:
– Luke: Packers offense should exploit Jets’ defense; easy path to a win. Final: Packers 40, Jets 19
– Reubyn: Packers win, Jets may come back down to earth this week. Final: Packers 28, Jets 10
– Daniel: Jets 27, Packers 20
– Utsav: Packers 34, Jets 20
Cleveland Browns (0-1) at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (0-1)
– Game Time: Sunday, 1:00 p.m. ET
– Where to Watch: CBS
– Odds: TB -8.5, O/U 46.5
– Predictions:
– Luke: Browns’ struggles continue against a tough Buccaneers defense. Final: Buccaneers 28, Browns 13
– Reubyn: Buccaneers win comfortably. Final: Buccaneers 35, Browns 14
– Daniel: Buccaneers 41, Browns 13
– Utsav: Buccaneers 31, Browns 17
New Orleans Saints (0-1) at Baltimore Ravens (1-0)
– Game Time: Sunday, 1:00 p.m. ET
– Where to Watch: CBS
– Odds: BAL -8.5, O/U 46.5
– Predictions:
– Luke: Saints showed life in Week 1 but face a stern test in Baltimore. Final: Saints 30, Ravens 27
– Reubyn: Ravens win at home. Final: Ravens 28, Saints 20
– Daniel: Ravens 31, Saints 23
– Utsav: Ravens 34, Saints 21
Cincinnati Bengals (1-0) at Houston Texans (0-1)
– Game Time: Sunday, 1:00 p.m. ET
– Where to Watch: CBS
– Odds: HOU -2.5, O/U 46.5
– Predictions:
– Luke: Texans defense has shown life; Bengals should prevail but it’s close. Final: Texans 23, Bengals 20
– Reubyn: Bengals win on the road. Final: Bengals 27, Texans 26
– Daniel: Texans 24, Bengals 21
– Utsav: Texans 27, Bengals 24
Jacksonville Jaguars (1-0) at Denver Broncos (0-1)
– Game Time: Sunday, 4:05 p.m. ET
– Where to Watch: FOX
– Odds: DEN -2.5, O/U 43.5
– Predictions:
– Luke: Broncos rebound at home in Mile High. Final: Broncos 25, Jaguars 22
– Reubyn: Broncos win 25-18
– Daniel: Jaguars 35, Broncos 17
– Utsav: Broncos 27, Jaguars 24
Las Vegas Raiders (1-0) at Los Angeles Chargers (0-1)
– Game Time: Sunday, 4:05 p.m. ET
– Where to Watch: FOX
– Odds: LAC -7, O/U 43.5
– Predictions:
– Luke: Chargers recover and win at home. Final: Chargers 24, Raiders 17
– Reubyn: Chargers win 17-10
– Daniel: Chargers 20, Raiders 17
– Utsav: Raiders 24, Chargers 21
Washington Commanders (0-1) at Dallas Cowboys (0-1)
– Game Time: Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET
– Where to Watch: FOX
– Odds: DAL -4.5, O/U 50.5
– Predictions:
– Luke: Cowboys at home should prevail; Commanders showed potential in Philly. Final: Cowboys 34, Commanders 29
– Reubyn: Commanders win 27-20
– Daniel: Cowboys 38, Commanders 27
– Utsav: Cowboys 31, Commanders 28
Seattle Seahawks (1-0) at Arizona Cardinals (1-0)
– Game Time: Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET
– Where to Watch: FOX
– Odds: SEA -4.5, O/U 41.5
– Predictions:
– Luke: Seahawks defense should limit Arizona; Seattle wins. Final: Seahawks 23, Cardinals 14
– Reubyn: Cardinals upset potential in a divisional game. Final: Cardinals 25, Seahawks 22
– Daniel: Seahawks 23, Cardinals 14
– Utsav: Seahawks 24, Cardinals 23
Miami Dolphins (0-1) at San Francisco 49ers (1-0)
– Game Time: Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET
– Where to Watch: FOX
– Odds: SF -13.5, O/U 45.5
– Predictions:
– Luke: 49ers are dominant; expect a strong home performance. Final: 49ers 37, Dolphins 13
– Reubyn: 49ers’ defense and offense click; Miami struggles to keep pace. Final: 49ers 20, Dolphins 13
– Daniel: 49ers 33, Dolphins 14
– Utsav: 49ers 35, Dolphins 17
Indianapolis Colts (0-1) at Kansas City Chiefs (1-0)
– Game Time: Sunday, 8:20 p.m. ET
– Where to Watch: NBC
– Odds: KC -6.5, O/U 47.5
– Predictions:
– Luke: Chiefs’ offense rolls at home. Final: Chiefs 27, Colts 20
– Reubyn: Chiefs win 31-14
– Daniel: Chiefs 34, Colts 20
– Utsav: Chiefs 34, Colts 21
New York Giants (1-0) at Los Angeles Rams (0-1)
– Game Time: Monday, 8:20 p.m. ET
– Where to Watch: ESPN
– Odds: LAR -7, O/U 48.5
– Predictions:
– Luke: Rams are favored, but Giants may surprise; closer than the spread suggests. Final: Rams 27, Giants 24
– Reubyn: Giants win 28-24
– Daniel: Rams 28, Giants 27
– Utsav: Rams 31, Giants 24
Note: The selections above reflect the Week 2 staff predictions for the upcoming slate and are presented here without any promotional or attribution notes. All factual details pertain to game matchups, times, networks, and betting lines as commonly reported for the week.
