NFL Week 2 expert picks, predictions: Moneylines, against the spread
Our staff’s picks and predictions for all NFL Week 2 games of the 2026 season.
As the NFL Week 2 games kick off, experts are offering their picks for the upcoming matchups. The big NFC North showdown between the Minnesota Vikings and the Chicago Bears is a crucial game that will determine the divisional leader after Week 2. Ben Johnson and Brian Flores will face off in a must-see TV matchup that carries significant stakes.
The Detroit Lions, who have the weekend off, will be able to watch all of Sunday's NFL games without any stress. Local Lions fans can catch the regional Fox broadcast of the Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears game. The other game to keep an eye on is the Green Bay Packers vs. New York Jets, a divisional matchup that could see Aaron Rodgers' team start the season 0-2 or the Jets struggling to find balance.
Other storylines and games will follow, and a Week 2 live chat thread will be available for fans to discuss the outcomes. For now, readers can check out the picks for the rest of the NFL's Week 2 slate, including straight up, against the spread, and over/under predictions.
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