The 5 best prop bets for NFL Week 2

The five best NFL player prop bets to make for the upcoming week.

We’ve had a chance to see all 32 teams in Week 1, so there is a little more data to work with when it comes to doing player Over/Under prop numbers.

For this week, we’re going with home cookin’ – good or bad – with guys playing in front of a friendly crowd. We have two NFC team centerpieces going under their yardage projections, two perennial Pro Bowlers who played each other last week going over their projections, and another former Pro Bowl player to score a touchdown on Monday night.

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Vegas odds chart for daily fantasy football play: Week 2

A snapshot look at the NFL betting lines and odds for Week 2 sports betting and DFS action.

A good way to start your weekly homework for DFS (daily fantasy sports) play is to analyze the early Vegas odds around Week 2.

These guys have a long history of making money off of setting the right game spread and points scored. So it can be an early indicator of teams to target due to high-scoring potential, and teams to avoid for the opposite reason.

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NFL Odds: Week 2

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The 5 best bets for NFL Week 2

The five smartest wagers to take to the pay window for Week 2.

Week 2 is always a time for panic for the 16 teams that lost in Week 1, and this week we go with three of those teams to even their slate. This week’s bets include the biggest point-spread favorite to cover, a road underdog to cover, two division champs going under their point projection, two young contenders combining to hit the Over, and a road underdog to win on the moneyline.

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2024 NFL office pool pick’em: Week 2

Use our staff’s weekly pick’em against the spread and straight up for the win.

NFL picks are provided for straight up (moneyline) and against the spread (ATS) NFL pick pools.

Each week’s spread picks are graded by the line as of when the person entered their picks. This will create situations in which a movement of the line can result in two participants having the correct pick but with different teams chosen during an individual game.

2024 Week 2 picks: moneyline & against the spread

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2023 Season-long rankings: moneyline


2023 Season-long rankings: ATS


NFL all-time picks leaderboard: moneyline

Moneyline DMD SG HS CC CJB HCG KH
2023 163-106 162-107 173-96 169-100 162-107 171-98 169-100
2022 184-98-2 172-110-2 172-110-2 181-101-2 174-108-2 190-92-2 178-104-2
2021 167-104-1 159-112-1 176-95-1 175-96-1 176-95-1 174-97-1 n/a
2020 161-94-1 161-94-1 164-91-1 174-81-1 166-89-1 172-83-1 n/a
2019 162-93-1 156-99-1 161-94-1 164-91-1 157-98-1 163-92-1 n/a
2018 167-87-2 158-96-2 153-101-2 165-89-2 157-97-2 n/a n/a
2017 168-88 161-95 165-91 180-76 160-96 n/a n/a
2016 157-97-2 149-105-2 152-102-2 156-98-2 139-115-2 n/a n/a
2015 154-102 137-119 155-101 165-91 n/a n/a n/a
2014 166-89-1 158-97-1 163-92-1 177-78-1 n/a n/a n/a
2013 163-92-1 160-95-1 153-102-1 n/a n/a n/a n/a
All-time 1,812-1,050-11 1,733-1,129-11 1,787-1,075-11 1,706-901-10 1,291-802-9 870-462-5 347-204-2
Accuracy 63.3% 60.5% 62.4% 65.4% 61.3% 65.3% 62.9%

NFL all-time picks leaderboard: ATS

ATS DMD SG HS CC CJB HCG KH
2023 135-129-5 128-129-11 133-129-7 132-130-7 136-125-8 142-120-7 136-125-7
2022 136-142-6 132-148-4 143-136-5 132-150-2 145-136-3 142-134-8 127-152-4
2021 141-130-1 142-129-1 136-135-1 152-119-1 143-128-1 151-120-1 n/a
2020 118-138 122-134 129-127 130-126 143-113 130-126 n/a
2019 121-135 133-123 139-117 121-135 137-119 139-117 n/a
2018 132-124 131-125 133-123 132-124 130-126 n/a n/a
2017 129-127 136-120 132-124 136-120 131-125 n/a n/a
2016 110-146 125-131 124-132 132-124 127-129 n/a n/a
2015 125-131 121-135 123-133 141-115 n/a n/a n/a
2014 122-134 124-132 132-124 123-133 n/a n/a n/a
2013 115-136-5 119-132-5 117-134-5 n/a n/a n/a n/a
All-time 1,384-1,472-17 1,413-1,438-21 1,441-1,414-18 1,331-1,276-10 1,092-1,001-12 704-617-16 263-277-11
Accuracy 48.8% 49.6% 50.8% 51.1% 52.2% 53.3% 48.7%

DMD – David Dorey, SG – Steve Gallo, HS – Harley Schultz, CC – Cletis Cutts, CJB – Cory Bonini, HCG – HC Green, KH – Kevin Hickey


Betting the NFL Line: Week 2

A league-wide view into the best wagers to make for NFL Week 2 action.

When it comes to betting, those who set the lines want as many bets as possible to hit on both sides. Underdogs win on the point spread just as often as favorites. Scores hit the Over and Under. In an ideal world for those who take bets, an 8-8 week for both in a windfall.

Point spread favorites in Week 1 went 9-7. Over/Under bets hit Over nine times. Neither was a perfect split, but both were close.

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Buffalo Bills (+115) at Miami Dolphins (-135)

The Bills have a different look offensively, but it doesn’t show up in the Over/Under (49 points at -110 for both Over and Under). The Dolphins have enough firepower to put up 30 points, but the Bills make enough big plays that this game should be marked by more touchdowns than field goals. Take the Over (-110).


Las Vegas Raiders (+360) at Baltimore Ravens (-500)

The Ravens are the largest favorite of the week (8.5 points at -105 Raiders, -115 Ravens). Baltimore has three more days of rest, and the Raiders are traveling to the East Coast for an early-window game. The Ravens can’t start 0-2, and won’t let up once they get a lead. Take the Ravens and lay 8.5 points (-115).


Los Angeles Chargers (-275) at Carolina Panthers (+220)

The Panthers were awful in Week 1, which explains why they’re such a big home underdog (6 points at -110 for both teams). The Chargers weren’t impressive, but until the Panthers prove they’re a legitimate threat to anyone, their point spread numbers will continue to grow. Take the Chargers and lay 6 points (-110).


New Orleans Saints (+240) at Dallas Cowboys (-300)

The Cowboys are a strong home favorite (6.5 points at -110 for both teams). The Saints dominated in Week 1, but it was at home against the Panthers. On the road against the Cowboys will be a different story. Take the Cowboys and lay 6.5 points (-110).


Tampa Bay Buccaneers (+290) at Detroit Lions (-375)

The Over/Under is the biggest of the week (51.5 points at -110 for both). Both teams are capable of putting up big points, but their defenses are capable of keeping the other team out of the end zone with regularity. A 31-20 or 27-24 game remains below the number needed to surpass – which is a lot. Take Under 51.5 points (-110).


Indianapolis Colts (-160) at Green Bay Packers (+135)

Without Jordan Love, the Packers are home underdogs (3 points at -110 for both teams). Without a solid veteran backup plan at quarterback, Green Bay will need to find an identity with an inexperienced QB who hasn’t worked much with most of the starters. The Colts have the weapons to get the job done – and should consider themselves fortunate the Packers are hobbled at Lambeau. Take the Colts and lay 3 points (-110).


Cleveland Browns (+145) at Jacksonville Jaguars (-175)

The Jaguars are standard home favorites for equal teams (3 points at -110 for both). Both teams came off disappointing losses in Week 1 and either could win. But the Browns defense is better and will make enough plays to come away with a road victory. Take the Browns plus 3 points (-110).

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San Francisco 49ers (-275) at Minnesota Vikings (+220)

The 49ers are big road favorites (6 points at -110 for both teams). Minnesota has won seven straight home games against the Niners, but eight is not enough. The Vikings looked good in Week 1, but that was against the New York Giants. The 49ers are a favorite to get back to the Super Bowl, and they need to beat teams like Minnesota to build the credibility. Take the 49ers and lay six points (-110).


Seattle Seahawks (-185) at New England Patriots (+150)

The Patriots shocked Cincinnati in Week 1, but are still home dogs (3.5 points at -110 each). Just about everything went right for the Patriots and the Seahawks are making a long road trip, but Seattle has the better team and just needs to not shoot itself in the foot to come away with a win. Take the Seahawks and lay 3.5 points (-110).


New York Jets (-190) at Tennessee Titans (+155)

The Jets are decent road favorites (3.5 points at -110 for both). While this is New York’s second straight road game to start the season and the Jets were trucked by the 49ers, the odds of seeing if Aaron Rodgers can lead the Jets to wins over teams they should beat will be on display and starts this week. Take the Jets and lay 3.5 points (-110).


New York Giants (+105) at Washington Commanders (-125)

The Giants’ humbling loss to Minnesota has them as an underdog against the Commanders (1.5 points at -105 Giants, -115 Commanders). New York is 3-0-1 in its last four games against Washington and, in a division rivalry, that’s significant. Jayden Daniels will eventually turn the tide, but not in his second game. Take the Giants on the moneyline (+105).


Los Angeles Rams (+105) at Arizona Cardinals (-125)

The Cardinals are modest favorites (1.5 points). The Rams are a legitimate contender to make a playoff run – partially based on the Rams’ history in Arizona. The Rams have played in L.A. since 2016 and have never lost in Arizona (8-0). That’s hard to ignore. Take the Rams on the moneyline (+105).


Pittsburgh Steelers (-140) at Denver Broncos (+120)

The Steelers are road favorites (2.5 points at -110 for both teams). The Broncos are testing the water early with rookie QB Bo Nix. The Steelers aren’t a playoff team, but the Steelers defense will do enough to confuse him and will likely repeat the type of struggle Kirk Cousins and the Falcons endured last week. Take the Steelers and lay 2.5 points (-110).


Cincinnati Bengals (+200) at Kansas City Chiefs (-250)

The Chiefs should be bigger favorites than they are (5.5 points at -110 for both teams). The Bengals have more success against Patrick Mahomes than any team has to date, but the current state of the Bengals can’t hang with the champs. Take the Chiefs and lay 5.5 points (-110).


Chicago Bears (+200) at Houston Texans (-250)

The Over/Under is middle of the road (45.5 points at -110 for both Over and Under). Both teams have young quarterbacks with a lot of talent assembled around them. If either team gets rolling early, it will force the hand of the other to start throwing the ball around to keep pace. It doesn’t take too many touchdowns to top this number. Take Over 45.5 point (-110).


Atlanta Falcons (+240) at Philadelphia Eagles (-300)

The Over/Under here isn’t as steep as the offensive talent of both teams suggests (47 points at -110 for both Over and Under). The Eagles played last week in Brazil, and the Falcons have a lot more questions than answers about Kirk Cousins leading a new team. The defenses will decide this one; there is the chance the Eagles score more than 30 points and this one still comes short of the points needed. Take Under 47 points (-110).


The 5 best NFL prop bets for Week 2

The five best NFL player prop bets to make for the upcoming week.

This week, we have a focus on the AFC South, making three of our five prop bet projections on teams from that division. For our picks, we have three players going Over their projection, a controversial Under projection, and a redemption story player scoring a touchdown.

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Vegas odds chart for daily fantasy football play: Week 2

A snapshot look at the NFL betting lines and odds for Week 2 sports betting and DFS action.

A good way to start your weekly homework for DFS (daily fantasy sports) play is to analyze the early Vegas odds around Week 2.

These guys have a long history of making money off of setting the right game spread and points scored. So it can be an early indicator of teams to target due to high-scoring potential, and teams to avoid for the opposite reason.

Note: Odds provided by BetMGM Sportsbook

NFL Odds: Week 2

OFF = No odds currently listed.


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The 5 best bets for NFL Week 2

A five-pack of NFL Week 2 bets to take to the bank.

We’re only one week into the 2023 NFL season and there already are teams nearing panic mode at the prospect of starting the year 0-2. While not a death sentence, it certainly puts them in a hole to dig out of.

For this week, we’re looking at a mixed bag of bets. We have a home dog on the moneyline, a big favorite to cover, a big favorite not to cover, a high-points game to hit the Over, and a high-points game to hit the Under. It’s a little something for everyone.

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Betting the NFL Line: Week 2

Your comprehensive betting guide for NFL Week 2 action.

In Week 1, a shocking number of games went under the projected Over/Under totals (12 went Under, three went Over and one was a push). As we come to Week 2, there is a different anomaly that is taking place.

Of the 16 games on the Week 2 slate of games, nine road teams are favored. That may not seem like a big disparity, but it’s saying that home-field advantage isn’t what it used to be. The truth is the road favorites are not going to go 9-0. The challenge will be picking the right home dogs to win.

Minnesota Vikings (+220) at Philadelphia Eagles (-275)

It’s only mid-September, but this game has a Halloween feel to it. Lincoln Financial Field is a house of horrors for Minnesota. They’ve been clubbed hard there, and the line reflects a repeat performance with the Eagles as a solid favorite (6.5 points at -110 for both). The Vikings defense isn’t equipped to stop Jalen Hurts’ rushing ability. That will open everything up in the pass game. Take the Eagles and lay 6.5 points (-110).

Los Angeles Chargers (-150) at Tennessee Titans (+125)

The Chargers get a lot of love from the oddsmakers despite sketchy results. Maybe it’s Justin Herbert‘s flowing mane that gets them. The Chargers are solid road favorites (3 points at -105 Chargers, -115 Titans). But this has the look of Derrick Henry‘s fingerprints being all over this. If the Chargers can’t stop him, Tennessee has the ball for more than 35 minutes and dictates pace, and they may win outright — much less getting 3 points. Take the Titans plus 3 points (-115).

Green Bay Packers (-125) at Atlanta Falcons (+105)

The Packers went on the road to beat the Bears – what’s new? – but this will be a much better test of where the Packers are as a team in the post-Aaron Rodgers era. The Packers are given their due respect as a road favorite (1.5 points). The Falcons have a running game that, against the right opponent, can dominate time of possession. The Packers look to be one of those teams. Take the Falcons on the moneyline (+105).

Indianapolis Colts (-125) at Houston Texans (+125)

Two of the most enigmatic rookie quarterbacks meet for the first time in this divisional battle. The Colts are a mild favorite (1.5 points at -110 for both teams). The Texans are in a much deeper rebuild than the Colts (even without Jonathan Taylor) but Anthony Richardson is going to be the real deal. It has already started and Week 2 may cement that thought. Take the Colts and lay 1.5 points (-110).

Seattle Seahawks (+195) at Detroit Lions (-250)

The Seahawks laid an egg in Week 1 at home, while the Lions pulled off a big upset at Kansas City the previous Thursday. The bet to look at here is the Over/Under projection (47 points at -110 for the Over and Under). That’s a stiff number, but the Seahawks have the offensive weapons on a dry track that can do damage and Lions defense is no great shakes. Detroit will likely win, but it will be a back and forth battle. Take the Over of 47 points (-110).

Chicago Bears (+120) at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (-145)

The point spread isn’t a Bucs endorsement (2.5 points at +100 Bears, -120 Buccaneers), but Chicago’s defense is awful and will likely not get a quick fix in one week. The Bucs may be the worst 2-0 team in the league, but their run through the NFC North will continue. Take the Buccaneers and lay 2.5 points (-120).

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Las Vegas Raiders (+340) at Buffalo Bills (-450)

One of my admitted weaknesses is tending to back the big-point favorite – which Buffalo is (9.5 points at -100 for both the Raiders and Bills). Buffalo squandered a golden opportunity in Week 1. The Raiders in the early window of games (a 10 a.m. PT start time) against an angry team with Super Bowl intentions just doesn’t sound like a recipe for not getting blown out. Take the Bills and lay 9.5 points (-110).

Kansas City Chiefs (-185) at Jacksonville Jaguars (+150)

The thought of the defending champs being 0-2 is a bitter pill to swallow. As such, we won’t go there. The Jags have an offense capable of competing with the Chiefs, which is why this is the biggest Over/Under number of the week (51 points at -110 for both). The Chiefs are going to score their share required, and the young, potent Jags are going to do their part. Take the Over of 51 points (-110).

Baltimore Ravens (+145) at Cincinnati Bengals (-175)

The Bengals were brutalized in Week 1, and they are likely not going to drop to 0-2. That said, the Ravens aren’t going to get pushed around. The Over/Under number makes you think the Bengals are going to get things right (46 points and -110 for both). This number has gone Under in the last three meetings and five of the last seven. This has a field position and field goal feeling more than a ton of touchdowns. Take the Under of -110.

New York Giants (-250) at Arizona Cardinals (+200)

It’s rare when a team that lost by 40 points is a significant road favorite (5.5 points). But these are the Cardinals. I’m intrigued by the Over/Under (39.5 points at -110 for both). There’s no reason to believe either offense can provide enough firepower to hit the Over. Take the Under of 39.5 points (-110).

San Francisco 49ers (-375) at Los Angeles Rams (+290)

This is a big point spread for a road favorite (8.5 points at -105 49ers, -115 Rams). The simple fact of the matter is that the Rams offense did nothing against the 49ers last year in the changing of the guard in the NFC West, losing 24-9 and 31-14. Without Cooper Kupp, the trend continues. Imagine what will happen when the Niners start playing home games. Take the 49ers and lay 8.5 points (-110).

New York Jets (+310) at Dallas Cowboys (-400)

Yeah, the A-Rodg Jets are dead, but the defense isn’t. The Cowboys are an embarrassingly heavy favorite (9 points at -110 for both teams). The Jets aren’t going to get blown out like the Giants were. This spread is a little too high given the acumen of the Jets defense and the added weapons on offense for New York. Take the Jets plus-9 points (-110).

Washington Commanders (+150) at Denver Broncos (-185)

The Broncos lost at home last week, so there is a reason why they are minimal home favorites (3.5 points at -110 for both). Football is a game of corrections, and the Broncos will make the needed changes to dictate the pace of a field-possession-filled game to win. Take the Broncos and lay 3.5 points.

Miami Dolphins (-160) at New England Patriots (+135)

Few teams are better at making defensive changes to adapt to the situation than the Patriots. Miami is coming off a huge road win and are looking to go 2-0 before it plays its first home game. The Patriots won’t lay down. The Over/Under number plays into the mindset of the Dolphins winning (46.5 points at -110 for both). Miami may drop the Pats to 0-2, but they won’t blow them out. Take the Under of 46.5 points (-110).

New Orleans Saints (-165) at Carolina Panthers (-+140)

The Saints struggled in their opener against the Titans, but the Panthers are a different animal completely. Carolina is in rebuild mode, where the Saints are not. If this game was later in the year, it may be a different story. New Orleans is a mildly significant road favorite (3 points at -115 Saints, -105 Panthers). The veterans on the Saints roster win the day. Take the Saints and lay 3 points (-110).

Cleveland Browns (-140) at Pittsburgh Steelers (+115)

Given the Browns’ domination of the Bengals and the Steelers being humbled at home by the 49ers, Cleveland being installed as a 2.5-point road favorite on the road on Monday night makes some sense. However, betting against the Steelers at home – much less against a Browns team they have beaten in three of their last four home games – the chances of the Steelers going 0-2 at home isn’t likely. Take the Steelers on the moneyline (+115).

NFL Picks: Office pool pick’em – Week 2

Use our staff’s weekly pick’em against the spread and straight up for the win.

NFL picks are provided for straight up (moneyline) and against the spread (ATS) NFL pick pools.

Each week’s spread picks are graded by the line as of when the person entered their picks. This will create situations in which a movement of the line can result in two participants having the correct pick but with different teams chosen during an individual game.

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2023 Week 2 picks: moneyline & against the spread

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2023 Season-long rankings: moneyline


2023 Season-long rankings: ATS


NFL all-time picks leaderboard: moneyline

Moneyline DMD SG HS CC CJB HCG KH
2022 184-98-2 172-110-2 172-110-2 181-101-2 174-108-2 190-92-2 178-104-2
2021 167-104-1 159-112-1 176-95-1 175-96-1 176-95-1 174-97-1 n/a
2020 161-94-1 161-94-1 164-91-1 174-81-1 166-89-1 172-83-1 n/a
2019 162-93-1 156-99-1 161-94-1 164-91-1 157-98-1 163-92-1 n/a
2018 167-87-2 158-96-2 153-101-2 165-89-2 157-97-2 n/a n/a
2017 168-88 161-95 165-91 180-76 160-96 n/a n/a
2016 157-97-2 149-105-2 152-102-2 156-98-2 139-115-2 n/a n/a
2015 154-102 137-119 155-101 165-91 n/a n/a n/a
2014 166-89-1 158-97-1 163-92-1 177-78-1 n/a n/a n/a
2013 163-92-1 160-95-1 153-102-1 n/a n/a n/a n/a
All-time 1,649-944-11 1,571-1,022-11 1,614-979-11 1,537-801-10 1129-698-9 699-364-5 178-104-2
accuracy (63.3%) (60.3%) (61.9%) (65.5%) (61.5%) (65.4%) (62.7%)

NFL all-time picks leaderboard: ATS

ATS DMD SG HS CC CJB HCG KH
2022 136-142-6 132-148-4 143-136-5 132-150-2 145-136-3 142-134-8 127-152-4
2021 141-130-1 142-129-1 136-135-1 152-119-1 143-128-1 151-120-1 n/a
2020 118-138 122-134 129-127 130-126 143-113 130-126 n/a
2019 121-135 133-123 139-117 121-135 137-119 139-117 n/a
2018 132-124 131-125 133-123 132-124 130-126 n/a n/a
2017 129-127 136-120 132-124 136-120 131-125 n/a n/a
2016 110-146 125-131 124-132 132-124 127-129 n/a n/a
2015 125-131 121-135 123-133 141-115 n/a n/a n/a
2014 122-134 124-132 132-124 123-133 n/a n/a n/a
2013 115-136-5 119-132-5 117-134-5 n/a n/a n/a n/a
All-time 1,249-1,343-12 1,285-1,309-10 1,308-1,285-11 1,199-1,146-3 956-876-4 562-497-9 127-152-4
accuracy 48.0% 49.3% 50.2% 47.7% 52.1% 52.6% 44.9%

DMD – David Dorey, SG – Steve Gallo, HS – Harley Schultz, CC – Cletis Cutts, CJB – Cory Bonini, HCG – HC Green, KH – Kevin Hickey