Week 2 NFL Point Spreads

5) Arizona (+7) at Seattle Odds

Get out your calculators everyone, as this is expected to be a high scoring contest. The Cardinals put up 34 points against the 49ers last week in a win, but their defense surrendered 27. Arizona will find matching points against the defending NFC champions a risky proposition, especially on the road.

Seattle is also 1-0, but they got their win in a low-scoring, 9-6 affair at Detroit. The Lions’ defense played much better than expected, and there is no way that Seattle is kept out of the end-zone in this game. This is a great early test to see if Arizona has what it takes to compete in the NFC West.

Week 2 NFL Point Spread Cardinals (+7)

4) Tampa Bay (+5.5) at Atlanta Odds

It is time to “man-up” for Tampa Bay and their quarterback, Chris Simms. A 27-0 home loss (to Baltimore) is tough for any fan base to accept, and Simms already has a reputation for not playing well in big games. This is a big game already in Week Two, as they do not want to start off the year at 0-2.

As poorly as Tampa Bay played last week, that is how good Atlanta was in their 20-6 win at Carolina. Atlanta did get a break when receiver Steve Smith couldn’t go, but it was their run defense against DeShaun Foster that set the tone. Quarterback, Michael Vick was also very efficient, and his speed helps negate a fast Tampa Bay defense. Week 2 NFL Point Spread Bucs (+5.5)

3) NY Giants (+3) at Philadelphia Odds

The Giants may have the toughest early schedule in the NFL with Indianapolis at home, and Philly and then Seattle on the road. The Colts game already went into the loss column at 26-21, and that makes this game even more important. The Giants beat Philadelphia two times last year, but it won’t be so easy this time around.

Philadelphia has a chip on their shoulder after being rated last in the NFC East by most pre-season publications. An impressive 24-10 win over Houston is a very good start, but it was Houston after all. The Eagles must stay patient with their running game this week, and continue to stay with it even if the Giants stop them early. Week 2 NFL Point Spread Giants (+3)

2) Washington (NL) at Dallas Odds

Washington is 0-1 after a 19-16 home loss to Minnesota on Monday Night Football. The Redskins were let down by an offense that had struggled all pre-season, and there is no indication that they will turn it around anytime soon. Now, the Redskins have a very tough road test on a Sunday Night game.

You hate to say that any game is a must win so early in the season, but Dallas needs this one. Their loss last week at Jacksonville makes an 0-2 start a dangerous reality. Quarterback, Drew Bledsoe is on the hot seat already, but he is going to get another start. However, Bledsoe may be on a short leash in this game with Tony Romo ready to go. Week 2 NFL Point Spread (No Line Yet)

1) Pittsburgh (Even) at Jacksonville Odds

Jacksonville is 1-0 after beating the Cowboys, 24-17 last week. Quarterback, Byron Leftwich played very well in that game, but the Steelers’ defense is a big step up over the Cowboys. The Jaguars are going to need a big game out of running back, Fred Taylor to keep the Steelers’ “D” from blitzing relentlessly.

Pittsburgh (1-0) was able to beat the Dolphins at home last week even with Charlie Batch at quarterback. Now, Ben Roethlisberger is questionable to be back in the line-up after rupturing his appendix. This would be the first regular season appearance for “Big Ben” since he rearranged his face in a motorcycle accident. That in itself makes this game an attraction. Week 2 NFL Point Spread (Even)

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