The best series and movies are those that tell us an interesting story, with a good dose of drama and a script that includes some unexpected, surprising events, better known as “twists of the screw”.
If you love the NFL and still don’t know why, then you’re right. No problem.
Just look at what happened on Sunday, when three teams trailing by 13 or more points in the last quarter they managed to win, something that had not happened in a single weekend since 1992.
Do you want surprises? We have surprises. Week 2 included five upsetsincluding wins by two of the league’s worst teams last year — the Jets and Jacksonville — on the road.
Drama? There have been 32 games played and 12 of them (37.5 percent) have been decided by three points or fewer, more than any other NFL season in its first two weeks.
Yes, this league offers us all that week by week and, by the way, we already have Week 3, so let’s go to the picks.
THE GAME OF THE WEEK
Buffalo (-5.5) at Miami
In Week 1 the Bills destroyed the NFL champion. Then they did the same thing with the team that finished with the best record in the AFC last season.
All of us who predicted that Buffalo would win the Super Bowl (and there were not a few of us), should feel comfortable with our pick.
The Miami Dolphins could ruin the moment.
To all of us Tua Tagovailoa critics (and there are more than a few of us), the young Dolphins quarterback shut us up with his impressive performance on Sunday in Baltimore.
Tua Tagovailoa set career highs for passing yards (469) and touchdown passes (six) and was the architect of Miami’s comeback, which trailed 35-14 late in the third quarter and won 42-38.
Tua did what many of us thought he couldn’t with his collection of wide receivers. Tyreek Hill had 11 receptions for 190 yards and two touchdowns.y Jaylen Waddle he caught another 11 balls for 171 yards and two touchdowns at Baltimore.
I think coach Mike McDaniel is not getting the credit he deserves, because two games were enough for him to show that the work culture in Miami has changed radically and that he is going to compete with the Bills for that divisional crown that the Dolphins have not won since 2008. .
Buffalo has won the last seven in this rivalry, including a humiliating 35-0 loss at Miami last season.
Led by Josh Allen, the Bills lead the NFL with 36 points per game and I don’t know if there is a defense in the league that can deal with this offense, but Tua and the Dolphins’ offense can probably respond to every Buffalo touchdown. .
Allen and Stefon Diggs are the No. 1 quarterback/wide receiver pairing in the league. Diggs leads the NFL with 4 touchdown receptions, second in catches (20) and second in yards (270).
Cornerback Xavien Howard and the rest of the Dolphins backcourt will have a tough day at the office.
So is Buffalo’s defense with Hill and Waddle in Miami’s surprising vertical attack.
El pick: Too much offensive power in this matchup, yes, but we can’t ignore the Bills’ defense, second in the league in allowing an average of 8.5 points per game. Tua will be under intense pressure all game and will eventually make a mistake or two that Allen will capitalize on to finish the job. Bills 31-21 Dolphins
SURE PICK
Kansas City (-6.5) at Indianapolis
If the Indianapolis defense didn’t have a good time with Trevor LawrenceI don’t want to think what Patrick Mahomes will do to them. Pick: Chiefs 31-21 Colts
UPSET
San Francisco (1.5) at Denver
Denver has the best defense and the best quarterback. I think. Broncos 16-13 49ers
TWO MINUTE DRILL
Pittsburgh vs. Cleveland (-4)
I already added the rookie Kenny Pickett in my Fantasy… just in case. Steelers 19-17 Browns
New Orleans (-3) a Carolina
Baker Mayfield now you’ll know that the NFC South is a tougher Division than it seems. Saints 24-14 Panthers
Houston en Chicago (-3)
Very even teams in practically all statistics; slight advantage for Chicago to play at home. Bears 20-17 Texans
Detroit vs. Minnesota (-6)
The Lions will make it interesting, but I don’t see a surprise in Minnesota. Vikings 31-21 Lions
Baltimore (-3) en New England
John Harbaugh is 4-7 against Bill Bellichick and New England has won three of the last four against Baltimore. Patriots 23-20 Ravens
Cincinnati (-5) at New York Jets
In just two games Joe Burrow he has been sacked 13 times and hit 20 times. The kid is very good, but if they don’t protect him he won’t last long in the NFL. Jets 27-23 Bengals
Las Vegas (-2.5) at Tennessee
One of these teams will wake up Monday with a record of 0-3 and will be a serious candidate for the disappointment of the year. Raiders 33-21 Titans
Philadelphia (-6.5) not Washington
Carson Wentz against his former team, which with Jalen Hurts he looks like a real contender in the NFC. Eagles 28-20 Commanders
Jacksonville en Los Angeles Chargers (-7)
Justin Herbert he’s not 100% and those Jaguars are no longer a joke. Chargers 24-20 Jaguars
Los Angeles Rams (-3.5) at Arizona
another miracle of Kyler Murray? I do not think so: Sean McVay is 10-1 against Arizona. Rams 30-26 Cardinals
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Atlanta vs. Seattle (-2.5)
Con Geno Smith, any offensive is useless. It’s known. Falcons 28-21 Seahawks
Green Bay en Tampa Bay (-2)
Aaron Rodgers vs. Tom Brady sounds great, but this game will be dominated by two of the best defenses in the NFL. Buccaneers 19-16 Packers
Dallas at New York Giants (-2.5)
The MNF will be very entertaining thanks to two players: Micah Parsons (NFL leader with 4 sacks) and Saquon Barkley (leader with 236 rushing yards). Will Cooper Rush do enough not to lose this game? Giants 20-17 Cowboys
Last week: 7-9
Total in the season: 16-15-1
in the game line
| Play | better posture |
|---|---|
| Pittsburgh not Cleveland | Steelers +4 |
| New Orleans a Carolina | Under 40 |
| Houston not Chicago | Under 40 |
| Kansas City and Indianapolis | Chiefs -6.5 |
| Cincinnati at the New York Jets | Jets +5 |
| buffalo in miami | Bills -6 |
| Detroit not Minnesota | Under 53 |
| Baltimore en New England | Under 43.5 |
| Las Vegas in Tennessee | Raiders -2.5 |
| Philadelphia not Washington | Eagles -6.5 |
| Jacksonville en Los Angeles Chargers | Jaguars +7 |
| Los Angeles Rams at Arizona | Under 48.5 |
| Atlanta not Seattle | Over 42 |
| Green Bay en Tampa Bay | Under 42 |
| San Francisco in Denver | Under 44.5 |
| Dallas and the New York Giants | Under 39.5 |
