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Geoff Schwartz
FOX Sports Betting Analyst
I’m hyped because the second week of NFL preseason action is when we should see the most competitive ball in the month of August.
Teams use this week as a dry run for the regular season. It’s a full, game-plan week.
The teams that play their starters in the preseason will make sure they give those players the most run this week.
I have a couple of wagers I’m making, so let’s dive into my best bets for NFL preseason Week 2.
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Buffalo Bills @ Pittsburgh Steelers (7 p.m., Aug. 17, NFLN)
The Buffalo Bills got their butts whopped by the Chicago Bears 33-6 last weekend, and although it’s the preseason, that won’t sit well with anyone in the building.
Practice this week will be more intense, as the coaches will try to fix errors from the first game. And players all over the roster will be enthusiastic to play better in Week 2, especially the ones trying to make the team.
You can expect extra effort as they prepare to play the Steelers because coaches and players do not want a repeat of last weekend to happen Saturday against Pittsburgh. All of this is human nature in the football facility.
The Bills are facing a Steelers team that struggled to move the ball with the first and second units against the Texans in their preseason game. The presumed starter at quarterback, Russell Wilson, missed the first game, but he should see some time on Saturday. Justin Fields should be moving back to the twos.
I would expect some rust from Russ in a new offense and seeing the field for the first time. And the Bills defense should be able to stop the Steelers offense enough to limit their scoring. I’ll grab the points.
PICK: Bills (+4) to lose by fewer than 4 points (or win outright)
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Detroit Lions @ Kansas City Chiefs (4 p.m. ET, Aug. 17, NFLN)
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