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NFL Week 2: Picks Against the Spread

By Cody Williams

Jan 3, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys tackle Tyron Smith (77) in action during the game against the Washington Redskins at AT&T Stadium. The Redskins defeat the Cowboys 34-23. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys tackle Tyron Smith (77) in action during the game against the Washington Redskins at AT&T Stadium. The Redskins defeat the Cowboys 34-23. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 11, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson (31) carries the ball during the first half against the New England Patriots at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson (31) carries the ball during the first half against the New England Patriots at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports /

Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Arizona Cardinals (-7)

To say that the Arizona Cardinals were disappointing in their Week 1 loss to a short-handed Patriots team would be understating the fact. This is a Super Bowl favorite that couldn’t even beat Jimmy Garoppolo and the Pats without Gronk on the field. However, that doesn’t take away the level of talent that they have on both sides of the ball as they welcome the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to town in Week 2.

Tampa was certainly impressive for their part in Week 1. Jameis Winston is the absolute truth and anyone saying otherwise is blind or in denial. He’s going to be a superstar quarterback in this league and he’s already showing flashes of that. However, the Cardinals defense coming off of a loss is an entirely different monster than the Falcons defense that Winston got to square up against in the opener.

While I like the Bucs this season as a potential Wild Card team out of the NFC—a dark horse, if you will—this week isn’t pretty for them in my eyes. I think Bruce Arians lights a fire under this Arizona team and they come out throwing haymakers. That’s when this Cards team is at their best, which ultimately spells a blowout in favor of the home team.

Pick: Cardinals (-7)

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