Pete Prisco, the NFL’s resident prognostication guru, just dropped his Week 2 picks, and let’s just say his take on the New England Patriots has a direct line back to our beloved Emerald City. Prisco is rolling hot, coming off a 12-4 straight-up record and a 9-7 mark against the spread in Week 1. But even with that early success, he’s eyeing some major “get-even week” action, and it means he expects the Patriots to look a whole lot different than they did when our Hawks faced them.
The Patriots’ Offense Was “Bad” Against Seattle, But Week 2 Could Be Different
Our Seahawks kicked off their season with a statement win, making the Patriots’ offense look downright anemic. Prisco flat out said it: “The offense was bad that night” when New England opened the season against our Hawks. You love to hear it! It shows just how tough our guys were. However, Prisco is now forecasting a bounce-back for the Pats against the Steelers. He thinks their offense “will be better here,” predicting a low-scoring 21-14 victory for New England. Meanwhile, he doesn’t think the Steelers’ Week 1 offensive performance in their win over the Falcons was anything special, and that will carry over. It looks like our Seahawks really did a number on the Patriots’ confidence, forcing them to regroup for Week 2.
“Get-Even Week” Brings Shootouts and Big Days
Beyond the Patriots, Prisco’s “get-even week” theory is shaping up to deliver some fireworks and some serious shifts. He’s calling for a high-octane shootout on Thursday night, picking the Bills to edge out the Lions 36-30. He sees both offenses capable of “roll[ing] up big numbers” despite their defenses having “issues.” Sounds like a treat for anyone who loves some serious offense! The Chargers are also set to “get right,” Prisco says, after their terrible home loss to the Cardinals, picking them to beat the Raiders. On Sunday, keep an eye on Bijan Robinson, who Prisco believes will have a “big day” and power the Falcons to a 21-17 win over the Panthers, whose defense “was mauled” last week. And for the Eagles, they’re looking to keep things rolling after a good performance against the Commanders, with Prisco predicting their defense “plays better” in a dominant 30-13 victory over the Titans, who were “bad” in their Week 1 loss.
Prisco’s overall record from Week 1 shows he knows his stuff, and if “get-even week” actually works out the way he thinks, we’re in for some wild games. While it’s tough not to focus solely on our Hawks, seeing how our team’s performance impacts the national conversation, even a week later, is pretty sweet. Now, let’s see what else this Week 2 brings, and how it sets the stage for our Seahawks moving forward.
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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