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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; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) reacts after a play in the fourth quarter against the Green Bay Packers at EverBank Field. Green Bay Packers won 27-23. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2016; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) reacts after a play in the fourth quarter against the Green Bay Packers at EverBank Field. Green Bay Packers won 27-23. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports /

Jacksonville Jaguars at San Diego Chargers (-3)

There has to be something that I’m missing here. Did the San Diego Chargers not blow a massive lead in their Week 1 matchup against the Chiefs? Were they not robbed of their best wide receiver in Keenan Allen due to a torn ACL? And was Mike McCoy not flexing his questionable-coaching muscles during that loss? What’s more, those are only the questions about the Chargers. Across the sideline from them in Week 2 is a Jacksonville Jaguars team that lost by just four points to an NFC favorite in the Green Bay Packers.

So to have the Chargers favored—even as the home team—in this matchup feels criminal. Their offense is going to be significantly worse without Allen on the field as their receiving core is thinner than you might expect behind him. I don’t know about you, but trusting in Travis Benjamin isn’t something I want my offense doing. Moreover, their defense is suspect still, even if improved from 2015.

Meanwhile, I think the Jags are for real. This could really serve as a statement win in that regard. Not only am I taking the points here, but I’m calling for the Jacksonville win outright. Take it all the way to the bank.

Pick: Jaguars (+3)

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