NFL Week 2: Picks Against the Spread

Seattle Seahawks (-6) at Los Angeles Rams

As an injured Russell Wilson leads the Seattle Seahawks on the road for an NFC West matchup against the Los Angeles Rams, there’s a buzz that’s starting about a possible upset. After all, this Seahawks offense isn’t the same if Wilson isn’t making plays with his feet. So him nursing a high-ankle sprain going into Week 2 would logically indicate his team being in jeopardy. Of course, that doesn’t factor in the fact that the Rams look like hot garbage.

Even against an assumed bottom-feeder in the 49ers for their season-opener, the Rams were torched (by Blaine Gabbert, no less) for four touchdowns. To make matters worse, they also were unable to manage a touchdown of their own. Case Keenum looked like he should be selling cars somewhere and the offensive line was a turnstile with a vendetta against Todd Gurley. It was just bad all around.

I certainly buy into the fact that the Seahawks may not be dominant in this game as they’re on the road with their star quarterback hobbled. However, the notion of an upset still seems inherently ludicrous to me. I don’t think this Rams offense is capable of scoring on the Seattle defense. Thus, I think a single touchdown from the defense could get the job down for the visiting Seahawks, giving them the win and an easy cover.

Pick: Seahawks (-6)

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