BetQL Staff NFL Picks For TNF Week 2
Find out which NFL bets we're targeting for Thursday Night Football
By BetQL – Sep 14, 2022, 5:33pm
Dan Karpuc: Over 54.5 Total Points
In Week 1 against the Cardinals, the Chiefs ran 66 offensive plays and picked up 33 first downs on 488 yards of total offense (7.4 yards per play). In the blowout win, Patrick Mahomes was insane per usual (30-for-39 passing for 360 yards, 5 TD, 0 INT) and used a bunch of his weapons in the passing game. The Chiefs passed the ball 39 times and ran it 27 times and I expect that pass-heavy approach to continue into this game.
The Chargers also boast an amazing offense and while Keenan Allen (hamstring) most likely won't suit up in this game, there are some incredible playmakers on their team, most notably Justin Herbert, Mike Williams and Austin Ekeler. Herbert went 26-for-34 for 279 yards, three TDs and no INTs in Week 1 against the Raiders and should be slinging the pigskin a ton in this game since he will need to keep up with Mahomes' production. I wouldn't be shocke d if this game ends up in the 70-plus point range.
Nick Ashooh: Over 54.5
Both sides have potent offenses, and this is likely to be a shootout of a game, even if the Chargers are able to generate some turnovers with their pass rush. These teams combined for 62 and 54 points in their two meetings last season.
The Chiefs offense didn't miss a beat Week 1 without Tyreek Hill as a downfield weapon, instead targeting 10 different receivers with nine making at least one catch. The Chargers' defense will have their work cut out for them trying to focus on so many potential weapons.