The picks cooled off a bit last week, but I did go 8-7 against the spread and 10-5 straight up. That brings my season record against the spread to 37-25-1 and 43-19- KZ Okpala Jersey 1 straight up. That's a good quarter to open the season. Now it gets interesting. As we move to the second quarter, you have to wonder if defenses will start to show up. The offenses have been dominant so far, and, to be honest, I don't see that changing much in the coming week. They aren't calling holding, the tackling is bad and the defenses are at a disadvantage without many fans all leading to a a lot of points being scored. So let's ready for the second quarter of the season and hope it's just as good as the first for me picking games. Anytime I can be over .500 ATS, it's a reason to celebrate. All odds are via William Hill Sportsbook. (-4.5) at Playing on a short week on the road is always tough, but Tampa Bay should be ready for it. The Bears aren't good on offense, even with now at quarterback, and Tampa Bay should be able to limit them. The Bucs have some injury i sues on Alonzo Mourning Jersey offense, but they will do enough to win this one. Pick: Bucs 28, Bears 20 (-7.5) at Washington Football Team This is the third trip east for the Rams, which is never easy. The good news is they play a Washington team that isn't very good and struggles on offense. Look for the Rams offense to get back on track after a so-so game last week and win this one easily. Pick: Rams 28, Washington Football Team 10 (-1) at This is a second straight road game for the Bills, which is always a challenge. The Titans are e sentially coming off their bye after the COVID-19 postponement of their game last week. I think the Bills are rolling on offense and the Titans have defensive i sues. That plays out as Josh Allen keeps it rolling. Pick: Bills 30, Titans 27 (-7) at The Eagles got their first victory on the road last week, but that was against a decimated team. This Steelers team didn't play last week, so they are rested. Look for the Steelers defense to limit as the Steelers stay undefeated. Pick: Steelers 31, Eagles 21 (-7) at The Cardinals are playing consecutive road games on the on the opposite coast, which is tough to do. Unle s it's against the Jets. The Jets are awful and Arizona lost a game they shouldn't have last week in Carolina. They get back on track here. The Jets stay winle s. Pick: Cardinals 31, Jets 20 at (-13.5) The Chiefs are playing on a short week, but the offense didn't look good Monday night against the . It will here. The Raiders have defensive i sues, so look for to get back on track in a big way. The Raiders won't keep up. Pick: Chiefs 36, Raiders 19 at (-6) The Texans fired coach Bill O'Brien this week, so does that give them some life? Romeo Crennel takes over as interim coach. Kendrick Nunn Jersey The Jaguars are a me s on defense, so this looks like a game for to get it right. I think he lights up Jacksonville. Blowout. Pick: Texans 36, Jaguars 24 at (-13) This will be against that attacking, blitzing defense of the Ravens. He's been good so far, but can he and his line hold up here? I don't think they can. will have a field day against the Bengals defense. This won't be pretty. Pick: Ravens 37, Bengals 21 at (-2.5) The Falcons season is on the line here after the 0-4 start. They are so banged up on defense that it's hard to imagine them beating anybody. But I think they play like their season is on the line and pull out a division game to get their first victory. The offense clicks. Pick: Falcons 30, Panthers 23 (+8) at San Francisco 49ers This is a long trip for Miami against a beat-up 49ers team. Duncan Robinson Jersey San Francisco might have back in this one. That will be good enough to get a victory they have to have. Miami won't keep up with this week, but they will hang around. Pick: 49ers 28, Dolphins 23 at (-9.5) Is this the week the Cowboys get it going. They have the perfect tonic in a Giants team that hasn't won yet and is playing out on the road for a second straight week. The Cowboys offense has been good, but the defense is a disaster. I think they pick it up here after being called out all week. It's a big number, but I will lay it. Pick: Cowboys 35, Giants 20 (-1.5) at This is one of the better games of the week. The Colts defense has played well so far, but this will be the toughest challenge they have faced. I think the Browns running game without will be fine with . Even so, I think the Colts come into Cleveland and beat the Browns with their defense getting Miami Heat Hoodie it done. Pick: Colts 21, Browns 17 at New England Patriots POSTPONED (+7) at The Vikings salvaged their season for the time being by beating the Texans on the road. This Seattle offense is much better than that one and will have big day against the Minnesota defense. But and will keep up against a bad Seattle defense. It will be tight. Pick: Seahawks 31, Vikings 27 (+7.5) at has impre sed in his first three games. He almost helped the Chargers pull off an upset in Tampa last week. Now he has to play back out on the road this week. The Saints came alive on offense against the last week, and the Chargers were shredded by in their game. This will be high-scoring, with the Saints winning a tight one. Pick: Saints 33, Chargers 31