NFL Picks and Predictions – Week 2

Nov 17, 2013; Houston, TX, USA; Oakland Raiders safety Usama Young (26) breaks up a pass intended for Houston Texans receiver Andre Johnson (80) in the end zone with 1:10 to play at Reliant Stadium. The Raiders defeated the Texans 28-23. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Texans vs. Raiders

The Texans got a nice victory at home over the Washington Redskins in week 1 with defensive end J.J. Watt turning in a dominant performance.  I expect that dominance to continue against the Raiders especially with rookie Derek Carr starting at quarterback instead of former Texan Matt Schaub.

However, this won’t be a high scoring game as the Raiders are competent on defense as well but the Texans just have a little more talent and will get the close win on the road.

Winner:  Texans

Score prediction:       20-17  Texans  

Points spread:      Texans -3

Over/under:  40 – Under

4:25 pm – CBS