NFL Spreads Week 2: Favorites That Will Ruin Your Weekend

With the bulk of Week 2 of the NFL season upon us, the betting world has shifted into high gear as everyone tries to place their final wagers.

For those betting the spread, there are always favorites that seal the deal for you and bring home the big bucks. In that same vein, there are always favorites that play like garbage and ruin your single or parlay bets.

All of the following teams will not cover the spread and ruin your hopes for a big fiscal Sunday.

All betting information from Cover.com.

Philadelphia Eagles -2.5

While the Philadelphia Eagles may be at home and favored by 2.5 points against the Baltimore Ravens, the team looked terrible in their Week 1 matchup with the Cleveland Browns.

As much as Philadelphia will bounce back and have a much better game, the Baltimore Ravens will win the game outright. With Joe Flacco playing amazing to start the season, the Eagles will be on their heels all day.

If you are looking to bet on an underdog on the road this week and win big, the Baltimore Ravens are the safest underdog you’ll ever find. With Ed Reed playing Sunday, Vick had better protect the football or bettors will feed off this spread. 

Pittsburgh Steelers -5.5

After watching the New York Jets put up 48 points and the Pittsburgh Steelers held to just 19 points in Week 1, questioning the spread of Pittsburgh -5.5 at home is 100 percent fair.

With James Harrison and Troy Polamalu likely out for Sunday’s matchup with the Jets, the Jets should be the favorite to win the game outright (via National Football Authority).

That’s exactly what they’re going to do.

If you can get a good bet for the spread in this game, take the Jets with the points and watch as they win the game and make you look like a genius!

Cincinnati Bengals -7

While this game may be taking place in Cincinnati, the Bengals were destroyed in Week 1 by the Baltimore Ravens and look mediocre on both sides of the ball. Now they will play a Cleveland Browns team with a stout defense and an offense looking to rebound.

As bad as rookies Brandon Weeden and Trent Richardson were in their first starts with the Browns, they will be looking to break out against a Bengals defense that was picked apart by Ray Rice, Joe Flacco and the Ravens.

There is no question that the Bengals could win this game, but the Browns defense will keep this game close throughout. At most, the Bengals will win by seven and push this bet; avoid this game at all costs.

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