The Las Vegas Raiders and the Buffalo Bills meet in week 2 NFL action from Highmark Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

Raiders Edge Broncos In Opener

The Las Vegas Raiders started their season on a high note after taking out the Denver Broncos in their season opener by a final score of 17-16. Jimmy Garoppolo threw for 200 yards, 2 touchdowns and an interception on 20 of 26 passing while Josh Jacobs rushed for a team-high 48 yards. Jakobi Meyers had a team-high 9 grabs for 81 yards and 2 touchdowns while Davante Adams had 6 grabs for 66 yards. On defense, Nate Hobbs had a team-high 12 total tackles while Maxx Crosby and Jerry Tillery each had a sack for Las Vegas in the win.

Las Vegas Raiders Team Facts

– The Raiders have won each of their last four games as underdogs following a road win.
– The Raiders have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six road games against AFC East opponents.
– The Raiders have won the first half in two of their last three games as heavy underdogs (>+7.0 points).
– The Raiders have won the first quarter in each of their last five September games as underdogs against AFC East opponents.
– The Raiders have scored the first touchdown in five of their last six games.

Las Vegas Raiders Player Prop Facts

– Josh Jacobs ranked 1st in the NFL in Rushing Yards (1653) last season

Bills Fall Short Vs. Jets On Monday Nighter

The Buffalo Bills didn’t have the ideal start to their NFL season after a 22-16 OT loss to the New York Jets last time out. Josh Allen threw for 236 yards, a touchdown and 3 interceptions on 29 of 41 passing while also rushing for 36 yards. James Cook had a team-high 46 rushing yards while Stefon Diggs led Buffalo’s receivers with 10 grabs for 102 yards and a touchdown. On defense, Terrel Bernard led the Bills with 11 total tackles while Leonard Floyd had 1.5 sacks and Matt Milano recorded an interception.

Buffalo Bills Team Facts

– The Bills have won four of their last five games against teams that held a winning record.
– The Bills have covered the spread in each of their last six games as favorites against AFC West opponents.
– The Bills have scored the first touchdown in 15 of their last 17 games as favorites following a road loss.
– The Bills have won the first half in each of their last seven September games as home favorites.
– The Bills have won the first quarter in six of their last nine home games against teams that held a winning record.

Buffalo Bills Player Prop Facts

– Josh Allen ranked T2nd in the NFL in Passing Touchdowns (35) last season

Matchup/League Facts

– The Bills ranked 32nd in the NFL in total punt yards (2146) last season
– The Bills ranked 1st in the AFC East for points scored per game last season (28.4)
– The Raiders ranked 32nd in the NFL in average punt return (5.8 yards) last season
– The Raiders ranked 1st in the AFC West for rushing yards per game last season (121.1)

Chris’ Pick

I’m looking at the Bills here. It’s a steep line all things considered, but I think this is one of those things where the Bills come out and couldn’t look any worse than they did on Monday night. I think despite the win there were still some concerns I have with the Raiders going forward, and I just think this is a game the Bills win by double digits, like a 27-17 or 31-21 kind of game. Give me Buffalo at home here.