Falcons Patriots betting odds: Patriots -4
The New England Patriots were supposed to be the undisputed Super Bowl favorites throughout the entire year but after two weeks, there is plenty to dispute. The Patriots lost last week to the New York Jets and now they have been knocked off their perch in the AFC East. On top of that, when you look back to how they won in Week 1, the Patriots needed a miracle to get past the Buffalo Bills, which means that technically, the Patriots could be 0-2 right now.
Nonetheless, the reality is the Pats are 1-1 with a chance to get back above .500 when the Atlanta Falcons come to visit on Sunday.
The Atlanta Falcons are an indoor team heading outdoors, which is never a good sign. Also, for the first time this season, they are heading out on the road, which is going to make a big difference.
The Falcons have looked strong in wins against the Miami Dolphins and Carolina Panthers but the Patriots are a step up in competition. Look for New England to shutdown Michael Turner and really force the Falcons to win the game through the air.
The Pats have looked off in the first two weeks but they'll bounce back in Week 3 with a big win.
Racebook Picks: Patriots -4
Saints Bills sportsbook odds: Saints -4.5
The New Orleans Saints head to Buffalo for the second of back-to-back road games and right now, it doesn't look like anything can stop their explosive offense. The Saints have scored 93 points in the first two weeks of the season and they are 21-4 in the Sean Payton era when scoring 28 or more.
The Buffalo Bills defense probably won't contain them and the main question in this contest will be whether the Bills can match points with the Saints. The Bills offense has been up-and-down in the first couple of games but they clearly have the weapons to score. The Bills have the most inexperienced offensively in the league, so that's going to be an issue.
The Saints defense has improved over last year and they figure to be very aggressive in this game. The Saints are on the road again, so don't expect 40+ points again on a long road trip but you can expect them to still get the win.
NFL predictions: Saints -4.5
The New England Patriots were supposed to be the undisputed Super Bowl favorites throughout the entire year but after two weeks, there is plenty to dispute. The Patriots lost last week to the New York Jets and now they have been knocked off their perch in the AFC East. On top of that, when you look back to how they won in Week 1, the Patriots needed a miracle to get past the Buffalo Bills, which means that technically, the Patriots could be 0-2 right now.
Nonetheless, the reality is the Pats are 1-1 with a chance to get back above .500 when the Atlanta Falcons come to visit on Sunday.
The Atlanta Falcons are an indoor team heading outdoors, which is never a good sign. Also, for the first time this season, they are heading out on the road, which is going to make a big difference.
The Falcons have looked strong in wins against the Miami Dolphins and Carolina Panthers but the Patriots are a step up in competition. Look for New England to shutdown Michael Turner and really force the Falcons to win the game through the air.
The Pats have looked off in the first two weeks but they'll bounce back in Week 3 with a big win.
Racebook Picks: Patriots -4
Saints Bills sportsbook odds: Saints -4.5
The New Orleans Saints head to Buffalo for the second of back-to-back road games and right now, it doesn't look like anything can stop their explosive offense. The Saints have scored 93 points in the first two weeks of the season and they are 21-4 in the Sean Payton era when scoring 28 or more.
The Buffalo Bills defense probably won't contain them and the main question in this contest will be whether the Bills can match points with the Saints. The Bills offense has been up-and-down in the first couple of games but they clearly have the weapons to score. The Bills have the most inexperienced offensively in the league, so that's going to be an issue.
The Saints defense has improved over last year and they figure to be very aggressive in this game. The Saints are on the road again, so don't expect 40+ points again on a long road trip but you can expect them to still get the win.
NFL predictions: Saints -4.5
