NFL Upset Alert: NFL Underdogs That Can Win In Week 2
On any given Sunday, an upset can happen in the NFL.
Week 1 was a perfect example as underdogs took a bite out of some of the biggest favorites on the board.
Home underdogs were especially deadly as the Texans, Seahawks, Steelers, Chiefs, and Redskins all won outright.
The Ravens won outright as a two-point road underdog and the Lions were an end-zone controversial call from becoming the seventh underdog to win the game.
Week 2 is filled with underdogs that have the potential to win the game outright.
Here are the top five barking dogs for Week 2 in the NFL.
Houston Texans at Washington Redskins
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The Redskins have the home underdog label in this game as Bet Mania set the odds and have the Texans listed as a two-point favorite.
The Texans are arguably off the biggest win in franchise history and it’s only normal to expect some letdown for this game as they will travel to play Dallas in Week 3.
They have a history of letting down as they are just 2-10 against the spread (ATS) after a win as a home underdog.
They have struggled on the road as they are just 2-8 ATS in their last 10 road games against a team with a winning home record.
Arian Foster is no longer a surprise and the Redskins defense will have plenty of time to prepare a game plan to attempt to slow him down.
The Redskins had a win gift-wrapped for them last week against Dallas, and they know they will have to play better to win against the Texans.
After one week in the books, this team will execute much better on offense, and get the win as a live home underdog.
Washington +2
New York Giants at Indianapolis Colts
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The Colts are off a disgusting loss to the Texans, and that revealed some vulnerability on this team.
Many people expect the Colts to rebound at home and that is why Bet Mania has them listed as 5.5-point favorites.
The Colts had trouble stopping the run and made Arian Foster look like the rookie of the year. They had a very hard time protecting Peyton Manning, as he was knocked down 10 times and sacked twice.
They now face the Giants, and Eli would love to show up his big brother.
The Giants will be able to establish the run against the Colts, and their revamped defense looks like they are for real, after getting five turnovers and four sacks in week one.
The Giants are a jaw dropping 23-8 ATS in their last 31 road games and 19-7 ATS in their last 26 games following a win.
Look for Eli and the Giants to send the Colts off to a 0-2 start on the season.
Giants +5.5
New Orleans Saints at San Francisco 49ers
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The Niners were a victim of a home underdog last week as they were thumped on the road in Seattle as two-point favorites.
Now they are listed by Bet Mania as a 5.5-point underdog at home on national television.
Teams have no problem getting fired up to play in front of the home crowd on national television when they are the only game on, but the niners have added incentive.
They were called out by head coach Mike Singletary for their play against the Seahawks and they will retire the number of the great 49ers wide receiver, Jerry Rice.
The Niners are 16-5 ATS in the last 21 Monday night games and they respond well to getting whipped.
They are 13-4-4 ATS in their last 21 games following a straight up loss by more than 14 points.
The Niners redeem their play from Week 1 and upset the defending champions.
Niners +5.5
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Baltimore Ravens at Cincinnati Bengals
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One of the best underdog angles to look for in the NFL is the home divisional underdog. Bet Mania has established that the Ravens are two-point road favorites and that makes the Bengals a deadly pick.
The Ravens are off a short week, and although they got the win on Monday night, they were still prone to turning over the ball.
They lost the ball three times and if they do that against the Bengals, they could be in for a long day. The Ravens secondary was not tested, and this could be the Achilles heel of this tough defense.
In Week 1, the Bengals discovered they have a slew of offensive weapons with the additions of rookies Jermaine Gresham and Jordan Shipley.
Chad Ochocinco and Terrell Owens will make sure that they have a successful day as they kick off the season at home.
The Ravens are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games when playing on Sunday following a Monday night game and 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. AFC North.
The Ravens keep it close early, but the Bengals pull away late for the win.
Bengals +2
Seattle Seahawks at Denver Broncos
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When trying to find underdogs that can win, it’s tough to back a road team, but it’s possible that the Seahawks are just the better team in this game.
BetMania has listed the Broncos as three-point home favorites for this contest, but it’s hard to imagine the Broncos being a favorite in any game right now.
The Broncos just lost to the Jaguars and they are looking like they will be a one-dimensional offensive team this year as the running game is invisible.
They have been an ugly investment at home as they are just 8-21-1 ATS in their last 30 home games.
Kyle Orton is a decent quarterback that looks like he is getting better, but he can’t do it alone.
The Seahawks played well for Pete Carroll in the first game and they did it with defense.
The birds are a much different team on the road than they are at home, but they have a real shot to walk away with the win in this game.
The Seahawks are 6-2 ATS against a team with a losing record and they could win the outright but the points are a bonus.
Seahawks +3
Good luck in Week 2 and may all your dogs bite!
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