by Nic Hoover
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Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season has come and gone, and NFL Week 2 action is upon us. Some franchises were left with aspirations of raising that Lombardi Trophy at the end of the season, whereas others are “licking their wounds” right now.
Jordan Love drafters weren’t the only ones down badly after Week 1 when the first installment of “Storyline, Storytime” failed to live up to expectations. The Optimus team and I unanimously believe that Week 1 is always hard to indicate how offenses will be called and how the momentum will start going into the season for some of these teams. We are ready to correct our mistakes from Week 1 in Week 2’s installment of “Storyline, Storytime.”
All these compelling NFL Week 2 storylines will be analyzed and dissected in our latest series, “Storyline, Storytime,” which will bring you exclusive insights crafted by @hoovtube on X.
While not every game may offer an enticing opportunity for betting on the outright winner, the Optimus team is devoted to delivering comprehensive betting analysis for every NFL regular season game, ensuring that our audience is well-informed and prepared as they engage with the series.
(Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook)
~ Check out our Fantasy Football Week 2 Rankings LIVE NOW ~
NFL Week 2 Schedule & Predictions
Las Vegas Raiders @ Baltimore Ravens
| Raiders (+8) | Ravens (-8) |
Last week, it was clear that Zay Flowers is the main target in the Ravens’ receiving room as he becomes more involved in the offense during his sophomore season. After a disappointing Week 1 loss to the Super Bowl champions, the Kansas City Chiefs, I anticipate the Ravens’ offense to be at its best when they face the Raiders.
While we may not know if it will be a night for Mark Andrews or Isaiah Likely from week to week, we can be confident that every night is a Zay Flowers night.
Hoov’s Pick: Zay Flowers Over 4.5 Receptions O/U (-120)
New York Jets @ Tennessee Titans
| Jets (-3.5) | Titans (+3.5) |
I’m keeping an eye on the Jets vs Titans game in Week 2. In Week 1, I bet on both teams, with Tennessee meeting expectations and the Jets failing to deliver. As an intelligent sports bettor, it would make sense to stick with the team that met expectations. However, I still believe in Aaron Rodgers as my dark horse MVP candidate, so I’m betting on him to bounce back from his Week 1 performance.
In Week 1, Rodgers looked panicked facing a tough 49ers defense. His offensive line needs improvement, and he needs better protection. I think in Week 2, Aaron will take his own advice to “relax,” and as a result, New York will get its first win of the season.
Hoov’s Pick: New York Jets (Moneyline) (+180)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Detroit Lions
| Buccaneers (+7.5) | Lions (-7.5) |
As someone who’s recently fallen in love with sports gambling, I’ve always shied away from betting against Detroit, as they have been one of the most electric teams in the NFL recently. Although I’m not one to shy away from giving Detroit the respect they rightfully deserve, I’m also not afraid to show respect to one of the NFL’s most underrated quarterbacks—Baker Mayfield.
With an abundance of weapons still surrounding Mayfield in Tampa Bay, betting on Baker going against Detroit in an electrifying matchup feels like my favorite pick of the week.
Hoov’s Pick: Baker Mayfield Passing Completions O/U: Over 263.5 (-1o5)
New York Giants @ Washington Commanders
| Giants (-1.5) | Commanders (+1.5) |
Believing in New York to pull off the unlikely victory in Week 1 was most definitely not my finest moment of the week, but I also advised others to be cautious about the small likelihood of that. I can’t beat myself up too much over believing in the Giants, as Wan’Dale Robinson did deliver in Week 1’s predictions via “Storyline, Storytime.”
Since the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, I’m going to regain my sanity in Week 2, inevitably betting on Washington to have a strong performance and get the win.
For those who drafted McLaurin in fantasy, like me, Week 1 was a big eye-opener after his forgettable performance. With week 1 being a complex indicator for what’s to come the rest of the season, Terry McLaurin not being a focal point of Washington’s offense felt like the most significant outlier of the weekend. I don’t expect this to be a common outcome and see McLaurin hitting his receptions over/under odds favorably in Week 2.
Hoov’s Pick: Terry McLaurin Receptions O/U: Over 3.5 (-155)
Indianapolis Colts @ Green Bay Packers
| Colts (-3) | Packers (+3) |
Betting on Anthony Richardson and the Colts to win favorably over the Packers without Jordan Love feels like a bet every sports gambler runs to the sportsbook to make. This ultimately leads me to believe that this is the biggest trap bet of the weekend.
I want to point out that the Colts offense with Richardson involved has limited game tape for defenses to prepare for. However, despite the lack of game tape, the Green Bay defense is loaded with talent to challenge the Colts. The fact that the Colts should be favored by 7+ in most people’s opinions when comparing a Richardson-led offense to a Malik Willis-led offense, yet Indy is only favored by 3, is very telling for what could be to come.
This situation reminds me of when Drew Brees went down, and Taysom Hill stepped in, keeping the team within contention until Brees returned to the field. I am not expecting Willis to show something that hasn’t been there before, but I also wouldn’t bet on this Green Bay defense stepping up until the offense is back to one hundred percent.
Hoov’s Pick: Indianapolis Colts: Total Team Points (Over 12.5) (-700)
This article analyzed 5 NFL matchups for Week 2 and identified the most enticing bet. Although we didn’t cover all the matchups, there are still many more bets available on DraftKings Sportsbook that you should consider.
Some of the other various bets I’m considering are:
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Gardner Minshew Over 19.5 Passing Completions (-115) vs Baltimore Ravens
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Philadelphia Eagles *Moneyline* (-290) vs Atlanta Falcons
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Breece Hall Receptions O/U: Over 4.5 Receptions (+110) vs Tennessee Titans
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Kansas City Chiefs *Moneyline* (-270) vs Cincinnati Bengals
Thank you all for reading through the second installment of “Storyline, Storytime” on Optimus Fantasy.
Initially, the team and I decided to make this series available to the public on Wednesdays. Unfortunately, I realized that some betting odds aren’t available until Wednesdays, making that task hard to accomplish. I sincerely hope you all found this first piece enjoyable, and I eagerly anticipate your feedback after Week 2.
Don’t forget to explore further NFL, sports betting, and fantasy football content at @hoovtube on X.
by Nic Hoover
Share
Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season has come and gone, and NFL Week 2 action is upon us. Some franchises were left with aspirations of raising that Lombardi Trophy at the end of the season, whereas others are “licking their wounds” right now.
Jordan Love drafters weren’t the only ones down badly after Week 1 when the first installment of “Storyline, Storytime” failed to live up to expectations. The Optimus team and I unanimously believe that Week 1 is always hard to indicate how offenses will be called and how the momentum will start going into the season for some of these teams. We are ready to correct our mistakes from Week 1 in Week 2’s installment of “Storyline, Storytime.”
All these compelling NFL Week 2 storylines will be analyzed and dissected in our latest series, “Storyline, Storytime,” which will bring you exclusive insights crafted by @hoovtube on X.
While not every game may offer an enticing opportunity for betting on the outright winner, the Optimus team is devoted to delivering comprehensive betting analysis for every NFL regular season game, ensuring that our audience is well-informed and prepared as they engage with the series.
(Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook)
~ Check out our Fantasy Football Week 2 Rankings LIVE NOW ~
NFL Week 2 Schedule & Predictions
Las Vegas Raiders @ Baltimore Ravens
| Raiders (+8) | Ravens (-8) |
Last week, it was clear that Zay Flowers is the main target in the Ravens’ receiving room as he becomes more involved in the offense during his sophomore season. After a disappointing Week 1 loss to the Super Bowl champions, the Kansas City Chiefs, I anticipate the Ravens’ offense to be at its best when they face the Raiders.
While we may not know if it will be a night for Mark Andrews or Isaiah Likely from week to week, we can be confident that every night is a Zay Flowers night.
Hoov’s Pick: Zay Flowers Over 4.5 Receptions O/U (-120)
New York Jets @ Tennessee Titans
| Jets (-3.5) | Titans (+3.5) |
I’m keeping an eye on the Jets vs Titans game in Week 2. In Week 1, I bet on both teams, with Tennessee meeting expectations and the Jets failing to deliver. As an intelligent sports bettor, it would make sense to stick with the team that met expectations. However, I still believe in Aaron Rodgers as my dark horse MVP candidate, so I’m betting on him to bounce back from his Week 1 performance.
In Week 1, Rodgers looked panicked facing a tough 49ers defense. His offensive line needs improvement, and he needs better protection. I think in Week 2, Aaron will take his own advice to “relax,” and as a result, New York will get its first win of the season.
Hoov’s Pick: New York Jets (Moneyline) (+180)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Detroit Lions
| Buccaneers (+7.5) | Lions (-7.5) |
As someone who’s recently fallen in love with sports gambling, I’ve always shied away from betting against Detroit, as they have been one of the most electric teams in the NFL recently. Although I’m not one to shy away from giving Detroit the respect they rightfully deserve, I’m also not afraid to show respect to one of the NFL’s most underrated quarterbacks—Baker Mayfield.
With an abundance of weapons still surrounding Mayfield in Tampa Bay, betting on Baker going against Detroit in an electrifying matchup feels like my favorite pick of the week.
Hoov’s Pick: Baker Mayfield Passing Completions O/U: Over 263.5 (-1o5)
New York Giants @ Washington Commanders
| Giants (-1.5) | Commanders (+1.5) |
Believing in New York to pull off the unlikely victory in Week 1 was most definitely not my finest moment of the week, but I also advised others to be cautious about the small likelihood of that. I can’t beat myself up too much over believing in the Giants, as Wan’Dale Robinson did deliver in Week 1’s predictions via “Storyline, Storytime.”
Since the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, I’m going to regain my sanity in Week 2, inevitably betting on Washington to have a strong performance and get the win.
For those who drafted McLaurin in fantasy, like me, Week 1 was a big eye-opener after his forgettable performance. With week 1 being a complex indicator for what’s to come the rest of the season, Terry McLaurin not being a focal point of Washington’s offense felt like the most significant outlier of the weekend. I don’t expect this to be a common outcome and see McLaurin hitting his receptions over/under odds favorably in Week 2.
Hoov’s Pick: Terry McLaurin Receptions O/U: Over 3.5 (-155)
Indianapolis Colts @ Green Bay Packers
| Colts (-3) | Packers (+3) |
Betting on Anthony Richardson and the Colts to win favorably over the Packers without Jordan Love feels like a bet every sports gambler runs to the sportsbook to make. This ultimately leads me to believe that this is the biggest trap bet of the weekend.
I want to point out that the Colts offense with Richardson involved has limited game tape for defenses to prepare for. However, despite the lack of game tape, the Green Bay defense is loaded with talent to challenge the Colts. The fact that the Colts should be favored by 7+ in most people’s opinions when comparing a Richardson-led offense to a Malik Willis-led offense, yet Indy is only favored by 3, is very telling for what could be to come.
This situation reminds me of when Drew Brees went down, and Taysom Hill stepped in, keeping the team within contention until Brees returned to the field. I am not expecting Willis to show something that hasn’t been there before, but I also wouldn’t bet on this Green Bay defense stepping up until the offense is back to one hundred percent.
Hoov’s Pick: Indianapolis Colts: Total Team Points (Over 12.5) (-700)
This article analyzed 5 NFL matchups for Week 2 and identified the most enticing bet. Although we didn’t cover all the matchups, there are still many more bets available on DraftKings Sportsbook that you should consider.
Some of the other various bets I’m considering are:
-
Gardner Minshew Over 19.5 Passing Completions (-115) vs Baltimore Ravens
-
Philadelphia Eagles *Moneyline* (-290) vs Atlanta Falcons
-
Breece Hall Receptions O/U: Over 4.5 Receptions (+110) vs Tennessee Titans
-
Kansas City Chiefs *Moneyline* (-270) vs Cincinnati Bengals
Thank you all for reading through the second installment of “Storyline, Storytime” on Optimus Fantasy.
Initially, the team and I decided to make this series available to the public on Wednesdays. Unfortunately, I realized that some betting odds aren’t available until Wednesdays, making that task hard to accomplish. I sincerely hope you all found this first piece enjoyable, and I eagerly anticipate your feedback after Week 2.
Don’t forget to explore further NFL, sports betting, and fantasy football content at @hoovtube on X.
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