Profs Pick ‘Em: NFL Week 2

Jaiden Campana

September 18, 2017

NFL referee during an NFL game. Photo courtesy of pixabay.com user “KeithJJ”

Welcome to Profs Pick ‘Em! Here, members of The Whit will be deciding their winners of every game (besides Thursday Night Football) of the week, as well as adding their sleeper pick. Enjoy, criticize and let us know how many times you can tally Jon Gruden using the phrases “this guy right here,” or “I want to see this guy…” Happy football!

GAMES	Jaiden Campana	Chris Devine	Jaryd Leady	Cody Decker	Assane Drame	Matt Kass	David Layton
CLE@ BAL	BAL	BAL	BAL	BAL	BAL	BAL	BAL
BUF @ CAR	CAR	CAR	CAR	CAR	CAR	CAR	BUF
ARI @ IND	ARI	ARI	ARI	ARI	IND	ARI	ARI
TEN @ JAX	JAX	TEN	JAX	JAX	TEN	TEN	TEN
PHI @ KC	KC	KC	PHI	KC	KC	KC	KC
NE @ NO	NE	NE	NE	NE	NO	NE	NE
MIN @ PIT	PIT	PIT	MIN	PIT	MIN	PIT	PIT
CHI @ TB	CHI	TB	TB	CHI	TB	TB	TB
MIA @ LAC	LAC	LAC	LAC	LAC	LAC	MIA	MIA
NYJ@ OAK	OAK	OAK	OAK	OAK	OAK	OAK	OAK
DAL @ DEN	DAL	DEN	DAL	DAL	DEN	DEN	DEN
WAS @ LAR	LAR	LAR	LAR	LAR	LAR	LAR	WAS
SF @ SEA	SEA	SEA	SEA	SEA	SEA	SEA	SEA
GB @ ATL	GB	GB	ATL	ATL	ATL	GB	GB
DET @ NYG	DET	DET	NYG	NYG	DET	DET	NYG

Campana’s sleeper: Chicago Bears (Campana is 9-5 on the year)

You have got to love what the Bears showed against the Falcons last week. They were just a play or two away from a huge upset. The versatility in the backfield is what I believe can set this game apart, as the Tampa Bay backfield looks a bit shaky.

Devine’s sleeper: Green Bay Packers (Devine is 10-4 on the year)

I always have confidence in Aaron Rodgers and always feel like he can outplay any quarterback. I respect the guy. The Falcons are opening their new stadium but the Chick-Fil-A there is closed on Sundays anyways so that’s a bad omen. Pack wins.

Leady’s sleeper: Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Leady is 10-4 on the year)

The Bucs look very solid on both sides of the ball this year. Winston has always been a team leader since the time he as joined the NFL. Winston will lead the Bucs offense in a tight match against the bears always impressive defense. Bucs come out on top in a very close game.

Decker’s sleeper: Chicago Bears (Decker is 7-7 on the year)

After seeing how all the teams played overall in Week 1, a lot of them were flat. Tampa Bay not playing in a game that counts yet could hurt them. If Mike Glennon and the Bears offense can move down the field, they have a shot at winning today after almost upsetting Atlanta last week.

Drame’s sleeper: New Orleans Saints (Drame is 9-5 on the year)

Both defenses appear to be trending downward in the early parts of the season, but the Saints are always a good bet to score points. The Patriots are dealing with key injuries on both sides of the ball with Hightower and Amendola. The Saints are at home for this matchup so look for the Saints to send the defending champs to 0-2.

Kass’ sleeper: Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Kass is 7-7 on the year)

My sleeper this week is Tampa Bay. The Bucs play at home against Chicago, and are better rested than the Bears thanks to Hurricane Irma. Should lead to a close win, but a win nonetheless.

Layton’s sleeper: Denver Broncos (Layton is 8-6 on the year)

My sleeper pick is the Broncos. They have the defense to stop Zeke and will take advantage of the Cowboys depleted secondary.

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