Overall record: 0-0
Week 1
Texans +10 -107
First pick of the year. Week 1 is treacherous and there is always a wider range of outcomes in this week than any other of the year. This is my first spread play of the year, and my favorite so far in Week 1.
Big picture, I like Baltimore and think they are a clear #2 team in the AFC North, as well as a playoff team. But they are all kinds of banged up on defense. Their secondary is in shambles, and will be a problem for them early in the season. New offensive system in play as well may take a few weeks to get rolling, and could be kind of out of sorts especially early in this one.
Houston is not a great team by any means, but early in the year in that bad division under a great new coach and a new QB -- I expect them to come out with a lot of energy. I think they will be able to move the ball a bit and be balanced -- decent success as Baltimore can't afford to be too aggressive up front. If they are over aggressive, Stroud should be able to find some holes.
Would it SHOCK me if Balty wins by 35? No lol
But I think Houston keeps this close and has a shot to spoil some early survivor picks