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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; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) looks to pass the ball in the second half of the gameagainst the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. the Detroit Lions beat the Indianapolis Colts by the score of 39-35. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) looks to pass the ball in the second half of the gameagainst the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. the Detroit Lions beat the Indianapolis Colts by the score of 39-35. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports /

Tennessee Titans at Detroit Lions (-6)

Many people were curious to see what the Detroit Lions offense would look like without Calvin Johnson this season. Sure, they came on strong last season once Jim Bob Cooter took over as offensive coordinator, but losing a future Hall-of-Famer in Megatron was sure to slow them up, right? Apparently not so much.

Granted, the Lions benefitted from playing an atrocious and banged-up Colts defense in Week 1. However, Cooter had Matthew Stafford and the offense humming and having everyone saying, “Calvin Who?” Marvin Jones fit right into the offense on the outside while Theo Riddick might be the best offensive weapon that no one’s talking about. Now they are favorites at home in Week 2 against a Tennessee Titans team that struggled against the Minnesota Vikings, showing their youth.

While I still think Marcus Mariota and the Titans have upside this season, I don’t think it’s going to matter on Sunday. Detroit’s defense is solid enough to still disrupt what Tennessee is going to try and do. Moreover, the Titans don’t yet have the defensive talent or depth to hang with the offense that the Lions are putting on the field with Cooter at the helm. The spread is definitely in a tricky position, but I still have Detroit winning by more than a touchdown on Sunday.

Pick: Lions (-6)

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