Week 1 was a wild ride, right? We saw some teams come out swinging and others look like they forgot how to play football. But Week 2? It might just crank things up a notch, especially if some of these early season head-scratchers continue. The craziest part? The Jets are *still* looking for an interception. Seriously, they didn’t snag a single one in all of 2025, and Week 1 of 2026 came and went without a pick too. That’s just… wild, and this week’s game against Jordan Love and that shaky offensive line might be their only shot to break the drought. That pressure has to lead to a turnover.
Early Season Offense and Defense Under the Microscope
Let’s talk about some offenses that are either struggling or absolutely cooking. The Titans, man, they put up about 100 yards of offense and a measly three points last week until a garbage time 65-yard touchdown drive padded the stats. Their struggles are probably gonna continue against a talented Philly defense. On the other side of the spectrum, the Bears’ offense looked unstoppable in Week 1, putting up 59 points in a 59-37 shootout win over the Panthers. That game was pure fireworks, but their defense allowed a touchdown in every single quarter. The Over on Bears games almost feels too easy right now, but we gotta watch that defense.
Then there are the teams trying to figure things out. The Browns looked awful on both sides of the ball in Week 1, and it’s fair to wonder if the rest of the team even believes in quarterback Deshaun Watson at this point. That’s a huge question mark early in the season. The Bucs lost in Cincinnati, but that game was a fumble-fest for them, losing four in total. Sometimes, you just have bad luck, and I like them to bounce back this week. We’re also looking at Jameson Williams, who only had 45 yards last week but saw nine targets. The volume and usage are there, so a big game from him, especially with a lot of offense expected from both sides, just feels right. And with Ja’Kobi Lane and Zay Flowers out for the Ravens, expect Lamar Jackson to run a whole lot more in their quest to go 2-0.
Stakes Are Already High for Some Teams
This early in the season, every snap feels like it means something, especially for teams trying to avoid an ugly start. Pittsburgh won a typical 20-13 Steelers-type game in their opener against the Falcons. But now they get an angry Patriots team that’s 0-1 and has had extra rest. Patriots quarterback Drake Maye threw three interceptions in that Week 1 loss, so I’d expect a much more cautious approach this week, leading me to bet the Under on that point total.
Then there’s the AFC clash where the Texans, sitting at 0-1, face the Bengals. It’s too early to call it a must-win, but going 0-2 with both games at home would obviously not be an ideal start. For the Bengals, star receiver Ja’Marr Chase only had two catches for 12 yards despite their win last week. A player of his caliber doesn’t stay quiet for long. Even with some uncertainty around who will play quarterback for the Falcons this week, they’ve got some quality weapons, they’re at home, and getting 2.5 points in what’s likely going to be a close game. These aren’t just picks, they’re snapshots of where these teams are right now and what kind of season they might be building. Get ready for Week 2, because it looks like it’s gonna be a wild one.
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Originally reported by Fox Sports.
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