The Cleveland Browns (0-1) and Jacksonville Jaguars (0-1) meet for a Week 2 game Sunday at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET (CBS). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s'NFL odds around the Browns vs. Jaguars odds, and'make our expert NFL picks and predictions.
The Browns were clubbed at home by the Dallas Cowboys in Week 1, falling 33-17. And, to be honest, it wasn’t even that close, but a late, meaningless score made the final look closer. Cleveland had a minus-2 turnover ratio, and it committed 11 penalties for 64 yards.
In addition, QB Deshaun Watson was tentative, and the Browns managed just 2.7 yards per pass, totaling 137 yards through the air. The team was just 2 of 15 on 3rd-down efficiency, too. Special teams were leaky, as well, with Cowboys WR KaVontae Turpin returning a 60-yard punt for a TD.
The Jaguars had a much better effort, falling 20-17 at the Miami Dolphins, and Jacksonville earned the cover at most shops as a 3.5-point underdog. The Jags probably should have won the game outright. They led 17-7 at halftime, and 17-14 after 3 quarters despite an 80-yard TD allowed to Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill.