NFL Week 2 Predictions: Expert Insights on Key Matchups
CBS Sports’ analysts, Jordan Dajani and Steven Taranto, present their predictions for the key NFL matchups this weekend.
Washington Commanders at Green Bay Packers (-3.5)
Dajani: The Packers are on a high with their recent acquisition and strong performances at home. I predict they outperform the Commanders.
Packers 30, Commanders 24
Taranto: The Commanders struggled in their previous outing; I don’t see them competing effectively in this game.
Packers 24, Commanders 17
Buffalo Bills (-6.5) at New York Jets
Dajani: Despite my reservations, I think the Jets can cover the spread in this nail-biter.
Bills 29, Jets 27
Taranto: The Jets are proving tough at home. I foresee a close game where they might pull off the upset.
Jets 27, Bills 24
Chicago Bears at Detroit Lions (-5.5)
Dajani: Both teams are reeling from losses. The Bears might just take advantage of the Lions’ shaky start.
Lions 20, Bears 17
Taranto: The Bears should manage to hold off the Lions, especially with new strategies in play.
Bears 21, Lions 10
Seattle Seahawks at Pittsburgh Steelers (-2.5)
Dajani: With home-field advantage, I see the Steelers giving the Seahawks a tough time.
Steelers 26, Seahawks 16
Taranto: Pittsburgh’s home game edge gives them an upper hand in this matchup.
Steelers 30, Seahawks 14
Philadelphia Eagles (-1.5) at Kansas City Chiefs
Dajani: The Chiefs will be motivated under pressures of recent losses; a close game is anticipated.
Chiefs 24, Eagles 20
Taranto: The Eagles have shown dominance lately; they should cover easily.
Eagles 24, Chiefs 17
Atlanta Falcons at Minnesota Vikings (-4.5)
Dajani: The Falcons have room to catch up after a hiccup in the previous game; they could surprise here.
Vikings 24, Falcons 21
Taranto: The Vikings need to maintain their momentum; I suspect they’ll secure the win.
Falcons 20, Vikings 13
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Houston Texans (-2.5)
Dajani: The Bucs have a strong chance of covering this, especially with their recent form.
Buccaneers 23, Texans 18
Taranto: After a shaky Week 1 from the Texans, I expect the Buccaneers to capitalize.
Buccaneers 24, Texans 13
Los Angeles Chargers (-3) at Las Vegas Raiders
Dajani: The Chargers displayed impressive strength in Week 1.
Chargers 27, Raiders 20
Taranto: A victory here would solidify the Chargers’ top spot in the division.
Chargers 27, Raiders 14
