Mike Tierney
N.Y. GIANTS @ WASHINGTON | 09/16 | 8:20 PM EDT
N.Y. GIANTS +3.5
ANALYSIS: The underdog carries appeal when an offensively challenged opponent is spotting it more than a field goal. Washington carved out just 259 yards and one touchdown in its season opener while QB Ryan Fitzpatrick (hip) was injured in the first half. Taylor Heinicke, whose 38.2 passer rating was dreadful in relief, steps in against New York. He has thrown just as many interceptions (three) as touchdowns in nine career appearances. Meanwhile, WR Curtis Samuel (groin) remains on injured reserve. The Giants were equally impotent on offense in Week 1, but RB Saquon Barkley (10 carries, 26 yards) figures to be more productive after a length injury layoff. Visiting teams went 11-8 straight up on Thursday Night Football last season, debunking the notion of a short-week penalty for traveling clubs.
N.Y. GIANTS @ WASHINGTON | 09/16 | 8:20 PM EDT
N.Y. GIANTS +3.5
ANALYSIS: The underdog carries appeal when an offensively challenged opponent is spotting it more than a field goal. Washington carved out just 259 yards and one touchdown in its season opener while QB Ryan Fitzpatrick (hip) was injured in the first half. Taylor Heinicke, whose 38.2 passer rating was dreadful in relief, steps in against New York. He has thrown just as many interceptions (three) as touchdowns in nine career appearances. Meanwhile, WR Curtis Samuel (groin) remains on injured reserve. The Giants were equally impotent on offense in Week 1, but RB Saquon Barkley (10 carries, 26 yards) figures to be more productive after a length injury layoff. Visiting teams went 11-8 straight up on Thursday Night Football last season, debunking the notion of a short-week penalty for traveling clubs.
Larry Hartstein
N.Y. GIANTS @ WASHINGTON | 09/16 | 8:20 PM EDT
N.Y. GIANTS +3.5
ANALYSIS: Daniel Jones is 4-0 with a 100 passer rating against Washington. He and Kenny Golladay should have better chemistry in Week 2. I like the divisional dog catching more than a field goal here. Taylor Heinecke is a terrific backup, but the Washington offense takes a bit of a hit without Ryan FItzpatrick's aggressive passing. Grab the points.
N.Y. GIANTS @ WASHINGTON | 09/16 | 8:20 PM EDT
N.Y. GIANTS +3.5
ANALYSIS: Daniel Jones is 4-0 with a 100 passer rating against Washington. He and Kenny Golladay should have better chemistry in Week 2. I like the divisional dog catching more than a field goal here. Taylor Heinecke is a terrific backup, but the Washington offense takes a bit of a hit without Ryan FItzpatrick's aggressive passing. Grab the points.
Josh Nagel
OHIO @ LOUISIANA | 09/16 | 8:00 PM EDT
OHIO +20
ANALYSIS: This is just too many points to ignore between teams that have awfully similar resumes. Ohio and ULL both lost to Power Five programs in Week 1 before struggling against FCS opponents in Week 2. Ohio fell 28-26 to Duquesne, while the Cajuns slipped past Nicholls 27-24 despite allowing 511 yards of offense to the FCS club. The Bobcats appear slow to respond to first-year coach Tim Albin, the longtime offensive coordinator who took over for Frank Solich. But the Bobcats, who were projected to compete for the MAC title, still have too much roster talent to be given this big of a spot against a similarly underachieving ULL club.
OHIO @ LOUISIANA | 09/16 | 8:00 PM EDT
OHIO +20
ANALYSIS: This is just too many points to ignore between teams that have awfully similar resumes. Ohio and ULL both lost to Power Five programs in Week 1 before struggling against FCS opponents in Week 2. Ohio fell 28-26 to Duquesne, while the Cajuns slipped past Nicholls 27-24 despite allowing 511 yards of offense to the FCS club. The Bobcats appear slow to respond to first-year coach Tim Albin, the longtime offensive coordinator who took over for Frank Solich. But the Bobcats, who were projected to compete for the MAC title, still have too much roster talent to be given this big of a spot against a similarly underachieving ULL club.
