NFL Week Two predictions, odds, TV details and betting tips: Texans to tame the Bears

Where to watch

San Francisco 49ers at Minnesota Vikings
Sky Sports NFL, 6pm Sunday

Cincinnati Bengals at Kansas City Chiefs
Sky Sports NFL, 9.25pm Sunday

Chicago Bears at Houston Texans
Sky Sports NFL, 1.20am Sunday night

Best bets for NFL Week Two

San Francisco -4.5
2pts 10-11 bet365

Over 47.5 points in Cincinnati at Kansas City
2pts 10-11 Betfair, Paddy Power

Houston -6.5
2pts 10-11 general

Washington Commanders
1pt 4-5 general

Los Angeles Chargers -5
2pts 10-11 general

Under 46.5 points in New Orleans Saints at Dallas Cowboys
1pt 10-11 general

Tony Pollard Over 50.5 rushing yards
2pts 20-23 bet365

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NFL Week Two acca predictions

Indianapolis Colts to beat Green Bay Packers
Los Angeles Chargers to beat Carolina Panthers
New York Jets to beat Tennessee Titans
Washington Commanders to beat New York Giants

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This week's NFL TV game predictions

San Francisco 49ers at Minnesota Vikings 

The availability of San Francisco's superstar running back Christian McCaffrey was the big talking point before the 49ers' opening win over the New York Jets on Monday and it has again dominated the headlines this week.

McCaffrey was a last-minute withdrawal before the Jets game, but the Niners have been quicker in ruling CMC out of Sunday's visit to Minnesota.

Bookmakers have reacted by clipping an opening handicap line of six points into under five, but punters should not be put off by McCaffrey's absence.

San Francisco quarterback Brock Purdy improved as the game wore on against the Jets, who failed to cope with Purdy's passing game.

There is definitely more to come from the Niners' offence, too, as Brandon Aiyuk didn't make too much of an impact at Levi's Stadium.

Minnesota enjoyed a perfect opening assignment, comfortably sweeping aside the New York Giants 28-6, but that win needs to be put into perspective.

The Giants are expected to have one of the worst offences in the NFL this season and their defensive unit is average at best. It would have been disappointing if Minnesota had not been able to cut the Giants down to size.

Going up against Purdy and Deebo Samuel is an entirely different proposition, though, and San Francisco could show the Vikings exactly why they are one of the best sides in the league.

Best bet for San Francisco 49ers at Minnesota Vikings 

San Francisco -4.5
2pts 10-11 bet365

Verdict by Kevin Davies

Cincinnati Bengals at Kansas City Chiefs predictions

Cincinnati were on the wrong end of the biggest upset in Week One as they fell to a 16-10 defeat to New England despite starting as 7.5-point favourites.

Joe Burrow and his offence struggled to get into the end zone, although it must be noted that they fumbled on the Patriots' one-yard line and also failed to capitalise on a couple of other promising positions in the third quarter.

Burrow and the Bengals have been one of the more successful sides against NFL champions Kansas City in recent years and have won three of the pair's last five meetings, even though they have been outscored 127-125 in that time.

Only one of those five games has been settled by more than a field goal and it could be just as close at Arrowhead on Sunday.

There are plenty of questions surrounding the Chiefs' secondary and the Bengals were not overly impressive against the Patriots last week, so while Cincinnati would be the preferred option on the handicap, banking on a high-scoring showdown could be the best approach.

The last five meetings have averaged 50.4 points per game and the wealth of attacking talent on both sides could see the AFC rivals rack up the points in Missouri.

A total points line of 47.5 looks eminently achievable in one of the week's biggest matchups.

Best bet for Cincinnati Bengals at Kansas City Chiefs 

Over 47.5 points in Cincinnati v Kansas City
2pts 10-11 Betfair, Paddy Power

Verdict by Luke Lindholm

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Chicago Bears at Houston Texans predictions

Chicago's win over Tennessee last week was one of the more illogical results in the NFL.

At 17-0 down at the end of the second quarter, Chicago were staring down the barrel, but they scored 24 unanswered points in the second half to turn the game on its head.

However, the Bears and their rookie quarterback Caleb Williams were extremely poor and they were fortunate to cover the handicap, let alone claim victory as they needed two defensive touchdowns, a blocked punt and an interception to overhaul the Titans.

Houston are unlikely to be as charitable in Sunday's final televised encounter and the Texans look a sound handicap punt. The hosts should be fairly battle-hardened after edging Indianapolis 29-27 in their season opener.

It was particularly impressive that they responded positively every time the Colts posted points and they should prove far too canny for the Bears.

Houston QB CJ Stroud is backed by an elite set of players and a handicap of one converted touchdown is well within their compass.

Best bet for Chicago Bears at Houston Texans

Houston -6.5
2pts 10-11 general

Verdict by Chris Farley

Tom Hill's Week Two best bets

Best money line bet

Washington Commanders
1pt 4-5 general

Washington were beaten 37-20 by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week One, but the Commanders still made inroads with new quarterback Jayden Daniels calling the shots.

Daniels caught the eye on the ground and he is certainly under less pressure than New York Giants counterpart Daniel Jones.

The Giants scored only six points as Jones threw two interceptions in their 28-6 defeat at home to Minnesota last week.

Jones looks short of confidence at present and Washington should be able to use that to their advantage.

Best handicap bet

Los Angeles Chargers -5
2pts 10-11 general

The Carolina Panthers were embarrassed by the New Orleans Saints in Week 1 as they fell to a 47-10 defeat.

Panthers QB Bryce Young was off target against the Saints and that is good news for the Chargers on Sunday.

Their resolute defence will look to chip away at the Panthers line and force Young into numerous mistakes as the game goes on and they should secure a comfortable win.

Best points bet

Under 46.5 points in New Orleans Saints at Dallas Cowboys
1pt 10-11 general

The Cowboys defence had a field day against the Cleveland Browns last week as Micah Parsons, DeMarcus Lawrence and Eric Kendricks all recorded sacks, while the latter registered his first interception since 2016.

Mike McCarthy's outfit pressured the Browns for fun and they should be able to do the same to Derek Carr and the Saints, who should not have as much joy as they did against the Panthers.

Dallas have two new rookies on their offensive line in Tyler Guyton and Cooper Beebe, so there is every chance the Saints can get to Dak Prescott.

Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson is also an injury doubt, so Prescott has lost one of his favourite weapons, so the unders appeals for this week's battle.

Best prop bet

Tony Pollard Over 50.5 rushing yards
2pts 20-23 bet365

The New York Jets were woeful against the run last week as Jordan Mason racked up 147 yards in the 49ers' win.

Tennessee Titans ace Tony Pollard may not have the same success but he should still cover his rushing yards line this week. 

Pollard scored a touchdown and ran for 82 yards in the Titans' 24-17 defeat to the Chicago Bears and it is unlikely the Jets will be able to stop him this week.

Jets coach Robert Saleh has vowed to fix his team's run defence problems, but his team come into the game after a short turnaround and any improvement may not be visible until Week Three.

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