Compiled by Korbett Koselak

Each week throughout the 2019 season, the KCOU Sports will post an article including the staff’s picks for that week’s slate of games. Welcome to 2019 in the NFL and KCOU! 

Here is the document featuring the game by game picks for each of the KCOU Sports staffers:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/15h9aely-eTLNCtdXQk15SrkaxXzS77nf9OpFQZpqets/edit?usp=sharing 

Thursday Night: Philadelphia Eagles @ Green Bay Packers

Eagles: 4

Packers: 33

Tennessee Titans @ Atlanta Falcons

Titans: 8

Falcons: 29 

New England Patriots @ Buffalo Bills

“The Bills undefeated season ends Sunday afternoon in Buffalo, but it’s going to be closer than people think. The Bills rode their defense to three straight wins, so don’t expect them to just lay down to Tom Brady and the Pats. Josh Allen and the Bills’ offense just doesn’t have the firepower to keep up with the prolific New England offensive attack, but their defense should keep them in the game, at least until the 4th quarter. Patriots 27, Bills 16″ – Cole Banker

Patriots: 36

Bills: 1

Kansas City Chiefs @ Detroit Lions

“The Chiefs will either go up 21-0 very quickly and win 44 – 27, or the lions will dictate the pace of the game like they did against Philly, and lose a close one 23-17 in comeback fashion. All the Chiefs have to do is play 1 solid quarter of offense to win most games.” – Daniel Virag

“Mahomes has to have a bad game at some point right?” – Chuck Ryan

Chiefs: 34

Lions: 3

Oakland Raiders @ Indianapolis Colts

“The Colts have looked good so far with Jacoby Brissett at quarterback after the retirement of Andrew Luck. The Raiders have struggled since a week one win and were not competitive last week in Minnesota. The Colts shouldn’t have much of a problem at home this week.” – Ben Krakow

“The Colts are fighting above their weight class. After Andrew Luck retired the general consensus was that the Colts would flounder, but Jacoby Brissett looks good enough to make a splash. The Raiders opened well but have fallen flat. Colts win.” – Kyle Jones

Raiders: 6

Colts: 31

Los Angeles Chargers @ Miami Dolphins

“Phins up. Rosen’s time to show he was worth 2nd and 5th round picks.” – Daniel Virag

“if there has been one thing I have learned since devoting my sports watching to being a Chiefs troll… it’s that the Chargers play the good teams good and the bad teams bad… Still picking Chargers, but +16 is too much to not like Dolphins by less than 2 TDs.” – Kenny Tharp

Chargers: 37

Dolphins: 0

Washington Redskins @ New York Giants

“Redskins and Giants game will be very interesting to watch. We’ll get to see Daniel Jones go to work against a divisional opponent to see if he has what it takes to be a legit starter in the NFL. The Giants should dominate the Redskins offensively.” – Nick Swanson

“I had a sneaking suspicion that Daniel Jones would have a better first start than what many had predicted, but scoring 4 TD’s and leading a game winning drive was way better than I expected. Will he repeat that kind of performance in his first start at home? Probably not, but I still like the Giants in a close one. Giants 24, Redskins 17.” – Aaron Moser

“Daniel Jones doesn’t need Saquon. He’s about to get the Giants back to .500 and silence all the haters. Case Keenum showed against the Bears that he isn’t up to the task, and New York fans calling for Dan Gettleman’s head after the draft are about to eat crow.” – Ben Greenberger

Redskins: 4

Giants: 33

Cleveland Browns @ Baltimore Ravens

“As much as I don’t want to pick the Browns, I’m picking the Browns – bounce back week against a divisional foe. Ravens offense will struggle to find consistent rhythm. Inconsistent throwing accuracy and  turnovers by Lamar Jackson keep this game close. Mayfield might get sacked 6 times, but the defense will squeak by enough for the pound to depart Baltimore with a 24-20 win. Not an easy thing to do.” – Daniel Virag

Browns: 5

Ravens: 32

Carolina Panthers @ Houston Texans

Panthers: 10

Texans: 27

Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Los Angeles Rams

Buccaneers: 0

Rams: 37

Seattle Seahawks @ Arizona Cardinals

Seahawks: 36
Cardinals: 1

Minnesota Vikings @ Chicago Bears

“SKOL” – Nash Walker

“Vikings and Bears is a huge game for both teams. Chicago’s defense showed its brilliance against Case Keenum and the Redskins, but the Vikings are a very formidable opponent. This game will be a good measurement for both teams early in the season and will be looked back at heavily when they play again in Week 17.” – Gerald Hopkins

“The Bears seem to have righted the ship on offense on Monday night as well as recapturing the turnover magic from last season. They forced 5 turnovers, one of which squandered any hopes of a Redskins comeback on a fourth and one. That being said, the Redskins aren’t exactly tough competition. If the Bears want to prove they truly have turned the corner, this upcoming game at home against a strong Vikings team is exactly the way to do it.” – Logan Franz

Vikings: 10

Bears: 27

Jacksonville Jaguars @ Denver Broncos

Jaguars: 22

Broncos: 15

Sunday Night: Dallas Cowboys @ New Orleans Saints

Cowboys: 26

Saints: 11

Monday Night: Cincinnati Bengals @ Pittsburgh Steelers

“Steelers should win this game, but don’t be surprised if Cinci takes an early lead. What a change from the past few years. No Big Ben. No Antonio Brown or Vontaze Burfict. Might not be as chippy on the field as usual.” – Daniel Virag

“Andy Dalton is 2nd in passing yards for a reason. Because he’s always playing from behind, but that’ll change against the wounded Steelers! Bengals beat their old rivals.” – Hal Estep

Bengals: 13

Steelers: 24

Edited by Garrett Jones | gcjh23@mail.missouri.edu