NFL week 2 best bets recap

Week 2 was much better than week 1.  The proper adjustments were made, and we marched to a 4-2 record on the week.  That brings our total NFL record to 4-6 through the first 2 weeks.  Here is a breakdown on what went right/wrong this week.

Pittsburgh +3 @ Baltimore

This was a bit of a disaster, and not the way I was hoping to start the week.  Baltimore looked like it was relieved to finally play and avoid the off field distractions that was the Ray Rice circus.  They focused that energy and executed.  They also ran the ball well, and didn’t make Flacco throw 40+ times.  Pittsburgh never got it going on offense.

Detroit +3 @ Carolina

What happens when you have 2 missed field goals, 2 fumbles and an interception?  You lose the game and don’t cover the spread.  That is exactly what happened here.  You have to protect the ball to win games, and the Lions just failed to do that.

Cincinnati -5 vs Atlanta

Cincy ran all over Atlanta.  It did cost them AJ Green.  As expected the New Orleans defense was overrated to start the year, and made the ATL offense look great instead of good. 

Houston -3 @ Oakland

This game was over at kickoff.  Houston defense showed up and shut down Oakland offense.  Take away the garbage time touchdown at the end of the game, and this was a clear blow out. 

St. Louis +5.5 @ Tampa Bay

I hated this game the whole time I had it played, but it worked out in the end.  The Rams defense finally looked like it should, and did benefit from Tampa trying to run the ball.  The offense stuck to the run, and was able to control the game, and they made just enough plays to come out with the victory.

Philadelphia +3 @ Indianapolis

Philly did it again, falling behind by 14 points going into half time only to come back and steal a win from Indy.  I couldn’t figure out why Philly wasn’t favored in this game, it must’ve been a pick em game and home field moved the needle to Indy.  Anyways the offense came through for Philly and Sproles/McCoy 2 headed backfield monster is going to be fun to watch all season.

That was week 2, come back in a couple of days for week 3 picks.  Again, week 2 was educational, and adjustments have been made.  Looking for an even better week in week 3.  As always, follow me on twitter @Dustin_Dominiak