Week 1? Man, that was a brutal one for the picks, no sugarcoating it. The Broncos, who I fully expected to dominate, got absolutely smoked in Kansas City. Saquon Barkley didn’t hit anywhere near the numbers we needed, and a wild, last-minute 46-yard Deshaun Watson touchdown pass totally blew up our under in Browns versus Jaguars. Yeah, some bad breaks for sure, but I made some bad calls too. I said last week would be tough with all the newness, but I also promised to get better as we learn more. So, let’s get after it. Odds are straight from DraftKings, let’s dive in.
Love Is Balling Out While the Titans Are an Absolute Disaster
Listen, the Packers might have blown it in Week 1, but Jordan Love? The dude was largely awesome. He was playing behind an offensive line that was leaking like a sieve, and the run game gave him absolutely zero help. Still, Love chucked for 387 yards and snagged two scores. We saw throws with an insane degree of difficulty that he made look easy. His big-play ability is just excellent. So, yeah, we are absolutely taking him for at least two more touchdown passes against the Jets this week. New York looked good against the Titans in Week 1, but let’s be real, the Titans look like a total mess. I’ve been saying the Jets would be way better this year, but their defense isn’t quite there yet, and losing Minkah Fitzpatrick is going to sting. Expect Love and Green Bay to bounce back big time.
And speaking of the Titans, I am not trying to pile on, but they are an absolute mess. Jordan Dajani hit the nail on the head: their quarterback wasn’t good, the offensive line got shelled, the offense barely managed 195 yards, the defense was a disappointment, and special teams stunk. The Jets didn’t just beat them, they “put a collar on you and took you for a walk.” Where is the optimism, honestly? Sure, teams can improve, but what’s the ceiling for a squad that looked that hapless against Aaron Glenn and Geno Smith at home? There was even a play where Cam Ward tried a fake flea-flicker, flipped the ball to himself, and got sacked! What are they even doing down there? The Eagles’ offense might not have lit it up in Week 1, but their defense is fantastic, and I think their offense will get more comfortable under Sean Mannion. This week is the perfect chance for them to start moving in the right direction, even if it’s not full speed yet. Take the Eagles to cover -7 against that mess.
Stefon Diggs’ Debut Was a Taste of What’s Coming
Stefon Diggs’ Commanders debut was a bit of a mixed bag. He had a couple of drops that were totally out of character for him, but then he also absolutely eviscerated Cooper DeJean for a touchdown. That first Commanders touchdown for him was just pure beauty. Overall, he saw nine targets, catching four for 55 yards and that one score. He’s going to be a focal point, and against a team that got exposed, I’m expecting him to get fed. We’re locking in Stefon Diggs for 5+ receptions.
Look, last week was a punch to the gut, but we learn, we adapt. This week, the board looks clearer. Let’s stack some wins and get back on track. These picks aren’t just guesses, they’re built on what we saw, what we know. Let’s ride!
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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