Geoff Schwartz
FOX Sports Betting Analyst
NFL Week 1 certainly had its mix of highs and lows for both fans and bettors.
Seeing Jordan Love go down last week was a bummer, but Caleb Williams getting his first win as a rookie was cool to see.
What might Week 2 bring?
Well, from a betting perspective, I’ve got a few wagers I like — including backing one favorite that the public is riding as well.
Let’s dive into it.
(All times ET)
Sunday, Sept. 15
Colts @ Packers (1 p.m., FOX and FOX Sports app)
Call me square, call me the Average Joe, call me whatever you’d like for this pick. But I’m taking the public favorite in the Colts here.
This number was Green Bay as a 4-point favorite before quarterback Jordan Love injured himself near the end of the team’s season-opening loss to the Eagles. Without Love in the lineup, the number has moved seven points toward the Colts.
The Packers’ two options at QB are Malik Willis and Sean Clifford. They have a fantastic offensive play designer and schemer in head coach Matt LaFleur, but even he can’t scheme up success with those options.
Also, Willis was just added to the roster a few weeks ago, so he doesn’t have a strong background in this offense.
The Colts are coming off a close divisional loss to the Texans in Week 1. Houston converted a third-and-11 on its final drive to seal the game. Otherwise, the Colts would have gotten the ball back, needing a field goal to win.
Indy’s offense wasn’t outstanding in Week 1, outside a few super-human plays by QB Anthony Richardson. That was Richardson’s first start since early last season and rust was expected.
The Colts offense should play better in Week 2, even on the road.
PICK: Colts (-3) to win by more than 3 points
Are the Packers in trouble if Jordan Love misses time?
Chargers @ Panthers (1 p.m., CBS)
J.K. Dobbins: Over/Under 50.5 rushing yards
The Chargers are on the road to face the Panthers, and I’m wagering…
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Publish date : 2024-09-12 18:46:43
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