Did Pat McAfee Redeem His Betting Record With NFL Week 2 Picks?
Despite a rough start to the NFL gambling season, Pat McAfee came into Week 2 with his head held high.
The former Indianapolis Colts punter was hoping to rectify his 0-5 start by betting on every single NFL game. He releases his gambling choices weekly on The Pat McAfee Show.
Unfortunately for McAfee, things didn’t go as planned. His Week 2 betting picks went 7-8 when the dust finally settled. That brings his overall NFL betting record down to 7-13 for the season.
PlayIndiana tracks Pat’s Picks throughout the year, so check back in weekly to see how his record is holding up.
Pat McAfee NFL betting picks
McAfee bet on every single Week 2 game except for the Indianapolis Colts vs. the Los Angeles Rams.
McAfee lives in Indianapolis, so sometimes you just need a week off from betting on the Colts to sit back and enjoy the hometown game.
“I’m just watching this one as a fan,” McAfee said.
Thursday Night Football New York Giants vs. Washington Football Team
McAfee took advantage of FanDuel’s Same Game Parlay feature to bet on the Giants game. His sponsored parlay this week included four different legs.
McAfee is a FanDuel personality, so the sportsbook works with him to create special NFL gambling options throughout the season.
Pat’s Pick: Daniel Jones over 20.5 rushing yards, Taylor Heinicke over 22.5 rushing yards, Logan Thomas over 48.5 receiving yards, Over 40.5
Final Score: Football Team 30, Giants 29
Did Pat Win? No. Heinicke and Thomas legs fail to hit.
Las Vegas Raiders vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
Pat’s Pick: Raider -6.5
Final Score: Raiders 26, Steelers 17
Did Pat Win? Yes
Chicago Bears vs. Cincinnati Bengals
Pat’s Pick: Bengals +2.5
Pat’s Explanation:
“I’m going with Joey Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals. That means I’m betting on Zac Taylor, which I don’t necessarily love, but I’m also betting against Matt Nagy who I think a lot of people don’t necessarily love.”
Final Score: Bears 20, Bengals 17
Did Pat Win? No
Houston Texans vs. Cleveland Browns
Pat’s Pick: Texans +13.5
Final Score: Browns 31, Texans 21
Did Pat Win? Yes
New Orleans Saints vs. Carolina Panthers
Pat’s Pick: Saints -3.5
Final Score: Panthers 26, Saints 7
Did Pat Win? No
Denver Broncos vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
Pat’s Pick: Broncos -6
Final Score: Broncos 23, Jaguars 13
Did Pat Win? Yes
Minnesota Vikings vs. Arizona Cardinals
Pat’s Pick: Cardinals -3.5
Pat’s Explanation:
“I made a deal with myself last week. We will bet on the Cardinals until further notice. I did this last year, they lost me a bunch of money. Now I think it’s a completely different attitude down there.”
Final Score: Cardinals 34, Vikings 33
Did Pat Win? No
Atlanta Falcons vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Pat’s Pick: Falcons +12.5
Final Score: Buccaneers 48, Falcons 25
Did Pat Win? No
Dallas Cowboys vs. Los Angeles Chargers
Pat’s Pick: Cowboys +3.5
Final Score: Cowboys 20, Chargers 17
Did Pat Win? Yes
Tennessee Titans vs. Seattle Seahawks
Pat’s Pick: Seahawks -6.5
Final Score: Titans 33, Seahawks 30
Did Pat Win? No
Buffalo Bills vs. Miami Dolphins
Pat’s Pick: Dolphins +3.5
Finals Score: Bills 35, Dolphins 0
Did Pat Win? No
New England Patriots vs. New York Jets
Pat’s Pick: Patriots -5.5
Pat’s Explanation:
“I’m hammering the Patriots in this one. Bill Belichick taking on a rookie quarterback. That record is damning I believe for rookie quarterbacks against Bill Belichick.”
Finals Score: Patriots 25, Jets 6
Did Pat Win? Yes
San Francisco 49ers vs. Philadelphia Eagles
Pat’s Pick: 49ers -3
Finals Score: 49ers 17, Eagles 11
Did Pat Win? Yes
Sunday Night Football Kansas City Chiefs vs. Baltimore Ravens
Pat’s Pick: Chiefs -3.5
Final Score: Ravens 36, Chiefs 35
Did Pat Win? No
Monday Night Football Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers
Pat’s Pick: Packers -11.5
Final Score: Packers 35, Lions 17
Did Pat Win? Yes