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NFL WEEK 2 BETTING TIPSHEET THURSDAY DETROIT LIONS AT BUFFALO BILLS Thursday, 8:15 ET Buffalo opened around -3 and has been bet through the key number, with -4 to -4.5 now prevalent. The total has also climbed from roughly 52.5-53.5 into the 53.5-54.5 neighborhood. This is a potentially difficult scheduling spot for both defenses. Buffalo’s […]
NFL WEEK 2 BETTING TIPSHEET
THURSDAY
DETROIT LIONS AT BUFFALO BILLS
Thursday, 8:15 ET
Buffalo opened around -3 and has been bet through the key number, with -4 to -4.5 now prevalent. The total has also climbed from roughly 52.5-53.5 into the 53.5-54.5 neighborhood.
This is a potentially difficult scheduling spot for both defenses. Buffalo’s defense was on the field for 79 snaps in Sunday’s 36-31 win at Houston and now plays again four days later. Detroit needed overtime to beat New Orleans 31-30 and also comes back on short rest.
Buffalo’s defensive workload is especially notable. Terrel Bernard, Christian Benford and C.J. Gardner-Johnson played every defensive snap against Houston. Buffalo’s starting defensive front also logged significant work. The Bills’ initial injury report listed Bernard and safety Cole Bishop as limited, while defensive end T.J. Sanders did not practice.
Detroit has offensive-line concerns worth monitoring. Starting guard Christian Mahogany and tackle Blake Miller did not practice on the initial report, while guard Juice Scruggs was limited. Against Buffalo’s attacking new 3-4 front, this is important personnel news rather than an ordinary injury-list footnote.
Detroit’s backfield has become extremely concentrated. Isiah Pacheco is on injured reserve with a back problem, leaving Jahmyr Gibbs as the unquestioned centerpiece. Gibbs had a career-high 29 carries for 156 yards against New Orleans and caught all five of his targets for another 30 yards. He accounted for 186 of Detroit’s 369 yards.
DECEPTIVE SCORE ALERT: Detroit’s 31-30 win was much less impressive underneath the final result. The Lions led 21-0 but were outplayed for much of the second half. Saints quarterback Tyler Shough threw for 410 yards, completing 35-of-56 passes. New Orleans rallied with a 24-3 run and had an opportunity to win before the game reached overtime.
Buffalo’s 36-31 victory was also precarious. Houston dropped what could have been a game-ending interception before Josh Allen capitalized with the winning touchdown drive.
Bettor takeaway: Both 1-0 records deserve context. Detroit was pushed to overtime after blowing a three-touchdown advantage, while Buffalo’s defense absorbed 79 snaps. Detroit’s offensive-line practice participation is the biggest late-week personnel item.
SUNDAY EARLY GAMES
CINCINNATI BENGALS AT HOUSTON TEXANS
Sunday, 1:00 ET
Houston is roughly a 2.5- to 3-point favorite after losing 36-31 to Buffalo. That final score shouldn’t be treated as evidence Houston played poorly.
The Texans went toe-to-toe with Buffalo and briefly held a late lead. A dropped potential game-ending interception gave Josh Allen another chance, and Buffalo eventually scored the winning touchdown before Greg Rousseau’s strip-sack ended Houston’s final possession.
Houston remains thin at receiver behind Nico Collins. Tank Dell is on injured reserve, while Jayden Higgins is out for the season with a torn ACL. Jaylin Noel is handling significant slot work, with Kayshon Boutte added to help replace the missing perimeter production. Collins caught seven of 10 targets for 75 yards and a touchdown against Buffalo.
David Montgomery’s addition has already changed Houston’s backfield profile. He produced three touchdowns in his Texans debut.
Cincinnati beat Tampa Bay 33-27, but this matchup represents a substantial defensive step up from Week 1.
Bettor takeaway: Houston’s 0-1 record is deceptive. The Texans were competitive enough to beat Buffalo and essentially lost on a dropped interception and Allen’s late response. Their receiver depth, however, is a legitimate concern.
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS AT BALTIMORE RAVENS
Sunday, 1:00 ET
Baltimore has moved from approximately -7.5 to -8.5. The Saints arrive 0-1 after the aforementioned overtime loss at Detroit.
The Ravens’ receiving corps needs monitoring. Zay Flowers injured his hamstring against Indianapolis after exploding for approximately 150 receiving yards and a touchdown in the first half. Early indications were that the injury was not considered serious, but hamstrings warrant attention.
More certain is the loss of receiver Ja’Kobi Lane, who fractured his wrist. Rashod Bateman becomes more important if Flowers is compromised.
Baltimore demolished Indianapolis 41-23, with Derrick Henry scoring three touchdowns.
The New Orleans offense was considerably better than the 0-1 record indicates. Tyler Shough threw for 410 yards and three touchdowns, although he also threw two interceptions.
Running back Alvin Kamara missed Week 1 with a knee injury. Kendre Miller scored in his absence, but New Orleans did not establish much of a traditional running game. Receiver Jordyn Tyson remains on injured reserve.
DECEPTIVE RECORD ALERT: New Orleans may be one of the better early candidates. The Saints are 0-1 despite taking Detroit to overtime on the road, throwing for 410 yards and nearly overcoming a 21-0 deficit.
Bettor takeaway: Don’t automatically classify New Orleans as a weak 0-1 team. Flowers’ practice status and Kamara’s availability are the two major personnel variables.
PITTSBURGH STEELERS AT NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
Sunday, 1:00 ET
The Patriots are laying roughly 5 to 5.5 despite losing their opener 13-10 at Seattle.
The biggest personnel development is New England losing A.J. Brown to injured reserve with a high ankle sprain. He will miss at least four games. DeMario Douglas led New England in route participation in the opener, while Mack Hollins should see additional playing time. Second-year deep threat Kyle Williams could also receive an expanded role.
Running back TreVeyon Henderson missed the opener with an ankle injury but was expected to return to practice. Until he’s fully available, Rhamondre Stevenson carries a heavier workload.
Pittsburgh won 20-13 against Atlanta, but seven Steelers points came directly from T.J. Watt’s interception return. That matters when evaluating the offensive performance independently of the final score.
DECEPTIVE SCORE ALERT: Pittsburgh’s offense didn’t really produce a 20-point performance in conventional terms because the defense supplied a touchdown.
Bettor takeaway: New England’s receiving hierarchy has changed substantially without Brown. Pittsburgh’s 20-point Week 1 output also overstates what its offense generated.
GREEN BAY PACKERS AT NEW YORK JETS
Sunday, 1:00 ET
Green Bay opened around -4.5 and is now closer to -4.
The Packers were beaten 39-22 by Minnesota, but the quarterback situation dramatically affected that game in the opposite direction: Vikings starter Kyler Murray left in the first quarter with a concussion, and veteran Carson Wentz came in and threw three touchdown passes.
Green Bay remains without Josh Jacobs, leaving MarShawn Lloyd as the primary running back.
The Jets opened with a much more convincing defensive performance, beating Tennessee 23-10 while allowing only 195 total yards, the fewest in the NFL in Week 1.
Bettor takeaway: The Jets’ defensive performance was one of Week 1’s strongest underlying efforts. Green Bay’s run-game personnel remains diminished without Jacobs.
CLEVELAND BROWNS AT TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
Sunday, 1:00 ET
Tampa Bay has moved sharply from approximately -6.5 to -8.5 after Cleveland was blown out 34-10 by Jacksonville.
Cleveland also lost running back Dylan Sampson to a knee injury expected to cost him significant time. Reheim Sanders handled the change-of-pace/passing-down work after Sampson exited rather than starter Quinshon Judkins simply absorbing every available snap.
Tampa Bay lost 33-27 at Cincinnati and could again be missing No. 3 receiver Jalen McMillan, who sat out Week 1 with a knee injury. Running back Sean Tucker also missed the opener with a hamstring problem, resulting in additional work for Bucky Irving.
There is an obvious emotional subplot: Baker Mayfield faces Cleveland, the franchise that drafted him No. 1 overall and later moved on from him.
Bettor takeaway: Cleveland has both performance and personnel problems after Week 1. The important caution is price: Tampa Bay has already moved roughly two points and through the key number of 7.
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES AT TENNESSEE TITANS
Sunday, 1:00 ET
Philadelphia is around -7, while the total has fallen considerably from some early numbers in the 42-42.5 range toward approximately 39.5.
Philadelphia’s 24-22 win over Washington was far less dominant statistically than the reputation of the Eagles might suggest. Philadelphia generated 318 yards, but approximately 180 came on only four plays. The Eagles produced just 10 first downs and punted seven times.
The offensive line also warrants attention. Landon Dickerson played through an injury and visibly was not at full strength.
Tennessee lost 23-10 to the Jets and managed only about 195 total yards.
DECEPTIVE SCORE ALERT: Philadelphia won, but its offense wasn’t consistently effective. Four explosive plays accounted for well over half of its yardage.
Bettor takeaway: The Eagles’ 1-0 record is legitimate, but the Week 1 offensive efficiency underneath the final score was mediocre. Tennessee’s problem is that its own offensive showing was considerably worse.
MINNESOTA VIKINGS AT CHICAGO BEARS
Sunday, 1:00 ET
This has produced one of the week’s biggest adjustments. Chicago moved from roughly -3.5 to -5.5, while the total jumped from approximately 45.5 to around 48-49.5.
The reason is obvious.
Kyler Murray suffered a concussion in Minnesota’s opener and his Week 2 status is uncertain. Carson Wentz replaced him and immediately played well, throwing three touchdown passes in the 39-22 win over Green Bay. Wentz therefore isn’t an unknown emergency quarterback; he demonstrated in Week 1 that Minnesota can function offensively with him.
Chicago’s 59-37 win at Carolina was spectacular offensively. The Bears generated 552 yards, including 124 rushing yards and three touchdowns from D’Andre Swift. Caleb Williams was highly efficient and also contributed with his legs.
But there is a major warning sign underneath the score.
DECEPTIVE DOMINANCE ALERT: Carolina accumulated 478 yards against Chicago, including 353 passing yards. Bryce Young threw for 361 yards and three touchdowns. The Panthers also had two touchdowns erased by offensive-pass-interference penalties.
Chicago’s 22-point victory therefore exaggerates the defensive gap between the teams.
Bettor takeaway: Chicago’s offense was genuinely outstanding. Its defense was not. Minnesota’s QB status is important, but Wentz’s Week 1 performance reduces the normal backup-QB downgrade.
CAROLINA PANTHERS AT ATLANTA FALCONS
Sunday, 1:00 ET
This line has undergone a complete reversal, moving from Carolina approximately -1.5 to Atlanta -1.5.
Atlanta’s quarterback situation explains much of the uncertainty.
Tua Tagovailoa missed Week 1 with an oblique strain and was described as day-to-day. Michael Penix Jr. is still working his way back from his knee injury. Cooper Rush started the 20-13 loss to Pittsburgh.
Carolina’s Jalen Coker suffered an ankle injury and was seen in a walking boot after Week 1, but he said he does not expect to miss the Atlanta game. That’s significant after Coker caught eight passes for 138 yards and two touchdownsagainst Chicago.
Carolina’s offense may be underrated after the 59-37 loss. The Panthers accumulated a franchise-opening-game record 478 total yards, with 353 through the air and 125 rushing.
DECEPTIVE SCORE ALERT: Carolina lost by 22 despite gaining 478 yards and having two touchdowns nullified by offensive-pass-interference penalties. Chicago deserved the win, but 59-37 makes Carolina’s overall performance look substantially worse than it was.
Atlanta’s 20-13 loss also contained a non-offensive touchdown: Pittsburgh’s T.J. Watt returned an interception for a score.
Bettor takeaway: Carolina’s offensive performance was dramatically better than the final margin. Atlanta’s starting quarterback remains the critical variable.
SUNDAY LATE GAMES
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS AT DENVER BRONCOS
Sunday, 4:05 ET
Denver opened around -3 and has slipped toward -2.5.
These teams produced perhaps the most dramatically different Week 1 performances.
Jacksonville destroyed Cleveland 34-10 behind four Trevor Lawrence touchdown passes.
Denver was overwhelmed 31-10 by Kansas City. The Chiefs outgained Denver 392-176. Denver converted only 16.7% of its third downs, while Kansas City converted 52.9%.
Bo Nix threw for only 131 yards with one touchdown and an interception and also lost a fumble. Denver repeatedly found itself in poor down-and-distance situations.
Sean Payton publicly described the performance as a “slap in the face”, making this one of the week’s more obvious motivational/rebound spots.
Jacksonville receiver Brian Thomas Jr. aggravated a shoulder injury in the opener, but coach Liam Coen said he expects Thomas to play against Denver.
Bettor takeaway: Denver’s 0-1 record isn’t deceptive—the Broncos were legitimately dominated. The handicapping question is whether the embarrassing opener creates a strong home rebound or exposed structural offensive problems.
LAS VEGAS RAIDERS AT LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
Sunday, 4:05 ET
The Chargers opened as high as approximately -8.5 and have dropped toward -7.
Los Angeles has an important injury at receiver. Ladd McConkey suffered a rib injury against Arizona and was unable to finish the game. He is considered day-to-day and currently appears to have a reasonable chance of playing.
The Chargers already put receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith on injured reserve, making McConkey’s availability even more important.
Las Vegas is missing elite tight end Brock Bowers, who underwent a meniscus procedure and is expected to miss at least a game or two. Michael Mayer becomes the primary tight end.
The Raiders nevertheless beat Miami 27-13 without Bowers. Their defensive front was outstanding, with Kwity Paye recording three sacks and eight pressures in his Raiders debut.
The Chargers lost 26-14 to Arizona.
Bettor takeaway: This isn’t simply a healthy favorite against an inferior divisional opponent. Both offenses have significant pass-catching injuries, while the Raiders’ revamped pass rush produced immediate results.
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS AT ARIZONA CARDINALS
Sunday, 4:25 ET
This is easily the week’s largest injury-driven line move.
Seattle opened around -10 and has fallen all the way to approximately -4.5 to -5.5.
The reason is quarterback Sam Darnold, who suffered an unusual soft-tissue/glute injury early in Seattle’s 13-10 win over New England. The injury is considered short-term, but Darnold is expected to miss at least this game.
Drew Lock replaced him and completed 16-of-22 passes for 187 yards and a touchdown against New England. Jalen Milroe is also on the active roster.
Seattle is additionally without Zach Charbonnet, leaving rookie Jadarian Price and George Holani atop the backfield.
Arizona, meanwhile, beat the Chargers 26-14 and came out of the opener without a major fantasy-relevant injury.
Bettor takeaway: Few Week 2 games are more sensitive to quarterback valuation. The market has already made an enormous adjustment of roughly five points.
MIAMI DOLPHINS AT SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS
Sunday, 4:25 ET
San Francisco has been pushed from approximately -10.5 to -12.5/-13 after beating the Rams 27-7 in Australia.
Miami lost 27-13 to Las Vegas.
The 49ers’ concern is receiver depth. Rookie De’Zhaun Stribling is expected to miss at least a month with an ankle injury, while Ricky Pearsall is already out for the season. Demarcus Robinson becomes increasingly important.
San Francisco also lost defensive tackle Alfred Collins for the season with a torn patellar tendon.
Miami rookie safety Kyle Louis suffered an MCL sprain in his NFL debut and will miss Week 2, although he played only three defensive snaps and 14 special-teams snaps before the injury.
Miami rookie receiver Caleb Douglas was one of the few Week 1 bright spots, producing 94 receiving yards in his debut.
Bettor takeaway: San Francisco’s underlying Week 1 performance was substantially stronger, but the price has already climbed. The 49ers also have meaningful attrition at receiver and on the defensive line.
WASHINGTON COMMANDERS AT DALLAS COWBOYS
Sunday, 4:25 ET
Dallas opened around -4.5 and has fallen toward -3.5.
Washington’s 24-22 loss at Philadelphia deserves another look. The Commanders were one failed two-point conversion away from potentially forcing overtime against the Eagles.
Rookie receiver Antonio Williams caught all four of his targets for 64 yards and a touchdown and appears capable of taking on a larger role. Tight end Chig Okonkwo left the opener with a hamstring injury; if he cannot play, Washington could use more three-receiver personnel, creating additional opportunities for Williams.
Dallas lost 28-20 to the Giants. Dak Prescott was held to 175 passing yards, and Dallas’ longest offensive gain was only 17 yards. The Cowboys averaged just 3.8 yards per rush.
Dallas also has a backfield depth issue after Malik Davis went on injured reserve. Javonte Williams is positioned for a very large workload.
DECEPTIVE RECORD ALERT: Washington is 0-1 but was a two-point conversion away from tying Philadelphia late. Dallas is also 0-1, but its offensive metrics were considerably less encouraging.
Bettor takeaway: Washington’s record understates how competitive it was in Philadelphia. Dallas must create more explosive offense after failing to produce a single play longer than 17 yards against New York.
SUNDAY NIGHT
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS AT KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
Sunday, 8:20 ET
Kansas City has moved from roughly -5.5 to -6.5 after beating Denver 31-10.
The Chiefs’ performance was dominant underneath the score as well: 392-176 in total yardage and a huge advantage in third-down efficiency.
Patrick Mahomes returned from his ACL injury and threw two touchdown passes. Kansas City’s running game was even more impressive, with Kenneth Walker III producing 173 rushing yards and two touchdowns.
Indianapolis was beaten 41-23 by Baltimore.
Receiver Alec Pierce is still working his way back from offseason ankle surgery. His Week 1 snaps were monitored, which leaves Josh Downs positioned for a larger target share until Pierce is fully ramped up.
Bettor takeaway: Unlike several Week 1 winners, Kansas City’s final score was supported by a huge statistical advantage. Indianapolis’ 18-point loss was not simply turnover noise or a misleading final.
MONDAY NIGHT
NEW YORK GIANTS AT LOS ANGELES RAMS
Monday, 8:15 ET
The Rams opened around -8.5 and have been bet down toward -7.
New York’s 28-20 victory over Dallas had real underlying substance.
Quarterback Jaxson Dart completed 23-of-29 passes for 230 yards and three touchdowns and added 54 rushing yards. The Giants converted nine of their first 10 meaningful third downs. Tight end Isaiah Likely caught eight passes for 78 yards and two touchdowns.
Malik Nabers played through his knee issue and is expected to remain available, although his practice workload should be monitored.
The Rams were beaten 27-7 by San Francisco in Australia. This creates an unusual scheduling situation: Los Angeles had to return from Melbourne after the international opener before preparing for Monday night.
The Rams remain without star edge rusher Myles Garrett following knee surgery, with no firm return timetable announced.
Bettor takeaway: The Giants’ Week 1 victory was not obviously fraudulent. Dart was efficient, New York dominated money downs and the defense kept Dallas from generating explosive plays. Los Angeles now returns from an exceptionally long international trip.
MOST IMPORTANT WEEK 2 PERSONNEL WATCH
QB: Kyler Murray (Vikings, concussion), Sam Darnold (Seahawks, soft-tissue/glute — expected out), Tua Tagovailoa (Falcons, oblique), Michael Penix Jr. (Falcons, knee).
WR/TE: A.J. Brown (Patriots, IR), Zay Flowers (Ravens, hamstring), Ja’Kobi Lane (Ravens, fractured wrist), Ladd McConkey (Chargers, ribs), Brock Bowers (Raiders, knee procedure), Brian Thomas Jr. (Jaguars, shoulder), Jalen Coker (Panthers, ankle), Chig Okonkwo (Commanders, hamstring), Jalen McMillan (Buccaneers, knee), De’Zhaun Stribling (49ers, ankle).
RB: Alvin Kamara (Saints, knee), Dylan Sampson (Browns, knee), TreVeyon Henderson (Patriots, ankle), Isiah Pacheco (Lions, IR), Josh Jacobs (Packers, unavailable), Zach Charbonnet (Seahawks, PUP).
OFFENSIVE LINE: Detroit deserves special attention Thursday because Christian Mahogany and Blake Miller opened the week as nonparticipants and Juice Scruggs was limited.
WEEK 1’S MOST MISLEADING RESULTS
NEW ORLEANS 30, DETROIT 31 (OT): New Orleans trailed 21-0, stormed back and Tyler Shough threw for 410 yards. Detroit needed overtime despite playing at home.
CHICAGO 59, CAROLINA 37: Chicago’s offense deserved the headlines, but Carolina accumulated 478 yards and had two touchdowns erased by offensive-pass-interference penalties. This was not a 22-point statistical mismatch.
PHILADELPHIA 24, WASHINGTON 22: Philadelphia generated 318 yards, but 180 came on four explosive plays and the Eagles recorded only 10 first downs. Washington was a failed late two-point conversion away from tying the game.
PITTSBURGH 20, ATLANTA 13: Pittsburgh received seven points directly from T.J. Watt’s interception return. The Steelers offense did not independently produce a 20-point performance.
BUFFALO 36, HOUSTON 31: Houston had an opportunity to essentially finish the game before dropping a potential interception. Buffalo subsequently drove for the winning touchdown. Houston’s 0-1 record should not be interpreted as a poor opening performance.
NEW YORK GIANTS 28, DALLAS 20: This wasn’t an obvious fluke upset. Jaxson Dart completed 23-of-29 passes with three touchdowns, the Giants dominated third downs and Dallas couldn’t generate an offensive play longer than 17 yards.
KANSAS CITY 31, DENVER 10: Nothing misleading here. Kansas City outgained Denver 392-176 and dominated third downs. Denver’s poor opener was every bit as bad statistically as the final score suggests.
EARLY DECEPTIVE-RECORD WATCH
With only one game played, this is preliminary rather than a true season-long Luck Gap.
NEW ORLEANS (0-1): Strongest candidate among winless teams for a record that understates Week 1 performance. The Saints erased a 21-point deficit, threw for 410 yards and forced overtime at Detroit.
HOUSTON (0-1): Played Buffalo virtually evenly in a 36-31 loss and had a potential game-ending interception dropped.
WASHINGTON (0-1): Lost 24-22 at Philadelphia and had a late two-point conversion stopped.
CAROLINA (0-1): The 59-37 score is ugly; 478 yards of offense and two nullified touchdowns tell a considerably different story.
DENVER (0-1): No statistical excuse. Outgained 392-176.
MIAMI (0-1): The Raiders’ pass rush overwhelmed the Dolphins, and Miami’s offensive issues appear more substantive than score-related variance.
CHICAGO (1-0): The 59 points and 22-point win deserve respect, but allowing 478 yards prevents treating the opener as complete domination.
DETROIT (1-0): The Lions were pushed to overtime at home after surrendering a 21-0 lead and 410 passing yards.
PHILADELPHIA (1-0): Explosive plays covered up poor down-to-down offensive consistency: only 10 first downs and seven punts.
NEW YORK GIANTS (1-0): The upset win appears better supported by the underlying performance than the market might initially assume.
MARKET MOVES WORTH KNOWING
The largest early Week 2 adjustments include:
SEATTLE -10 → approximately -4.5/-5.5 vs. Arizona — overwhelmingly connected to the Sam Darnold injury.
CAROLINA -1.5 → ATLANTA -1.5 — a complete favorite flip with Atlanta’s quarterback situation still worth monitoring.
CHICAGO -3.5 → -5.5 vs. Minnesota — Kyler Murray’s concussion plus Chicago’s 59-point opener.
TAMPA BAY -6.5 → -8.5 vs. Cleveland — through the critical 7 after Jacksonville demolished Cleveland.
SAN FRANCISCO -10.5 → -12.5/-13 vs. Miami — reaction to dramatically different Week 1 performances.
BUFFALO -3 → -4/-4.5 vs. Detroit — through the key 3 despite both teams winning Week 1.
LOS ANGELES CHARGERS -8.5 → -7 vs. Las Vegas — Raiders support following their 27-13 road win.
LOS ANGELES RAMS -8.5 → approximately -7 vs. New York Giants — market respect for New York’s Week 1 performance.
WEATHER
There is no game at this stage that warrants a strong weather-based betting adjustment. Forecasts this far from Sunday’s kickoffs can still move substantially.
The games to recheck closest to kickoff are the outdoor venues, particularly Buffalo Thursday night and the Sunday games in New York/New Jersey, Baltimore, New England, Tampa Bay, Atlanta and Denver.
The key threshold is sustained wind approaching or exceeding 15 mph. If a forecast reaches that level—especially with stronger gusts—it becomes materially more relevant to passing efficiency, deep throws, field goals and totals.
WEEK 2 HANDICAPPING THEMES
The biggest danger this week is overreacting to one final score.
Chicago scored 59, but Carolina gained 478 yards.
Detroit is 1-0, but New Orleans threw for 410 yards and nearly erased a 21-point deficit.
Philadelphia is 1-0, but four plays generated 180 of its 318 yards.
Houston is 0-1, but was one dropped interception away from potentially beating Buffalo.
The Giants’ upset looks considerably more sustainable than several other surprising Week 1 results because New York’s quarterback efficiency, third-down performance and defensive suppression of explosive plays all supported the final score.
Kansas City’s blowout is the opposite case: the statistics strongly validate the final margin.
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