Ala Hann Sport picks

Ready to handicap NFL odds for Week 2? With a game under each team’s belt, we had a small preview of what to expect this season. Let’s make some educated guesses about this week’s results.

Cincinnati Bengals @ Green Bay Packers (-9.5)

Sunday, September 20, 1:00 p.m. ET

Those poor Bengals! They had a win over Denver all but sewn up only to get the ultimate gut punch on a tip-pass touchdown to Brandon Stokley. Life doesn’t get easier for the Bengals in online betting this week, as they travel to Green Bay. The Packers’ “D” looked ferocious in Week 1 and could have its way with a faulty Bengals O-line. While the Cincy defense is better than most bettors realize, it still has its hands full with Aaron Rodgers, Greg Jennings and the potent Packer passing game. Expect a rout.

Handicapping software recommends: Packers -9.5

New Orleans Saints @ Philadelphia Eagles (PK)

Sunday, September 20, 1:00 p.m. ET

Thanks to Donovan McNabb’s rib injury, this matchup won’t be the high-flying passfest we hoped it would be. Now, the matchup is more about the Eagles’ stellar defense against the Saints’ stellar offense. My thinking: the Saints can top 20 points even on an “off” day against a great defense whereas the Eagles will struggle to score that much. Kevin Kolb sucks and, even if McNabb plays, his pain may hinder his performance.

Handicapping software recommends: Eagles

Carolina Panthers @ Atlanta Falcons (-6)

Sunday, September 20, 1:00 p.m. ET

After Jake Delhomme’s Week-1 performance, a six-point spread for Atlanta almost feels like stealing. It’s tough to imagine Jake doing anything but turn the ball over, so how could Carolina come anywhere near the six-point spread? The Falcons were surprisingly solid against Miami’s running game last week and shouldn’t be horrible against DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart. The Eagles torched Carolina for 38 points and the solid all-around Falcons offense should do the same. Matt Ryan will take another step toward the Pro Bowl; the Falcons are good NFL picks again.

Handicapping software recommends: Falcons -6