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NFL Week 2 odds, predictions, expert picks: Can blitz-heavy Vikings overtake Bears? Will Cards upset Seahawks?

As the 2026 NFL campaign advances into its second week, analysts and modelers are rolling out comprehensive betting guides for the full Sunday schedule. Among the marquee matchups drawing attention is an NFC South divisional clash between the Atlanta Falcons and the Carolina Panthers scheduled for an early afternoon kickoff.

Senior writer Pete Prisco is backing the visiting squad to cover and pull off a 21-17 victory, pointing to a heavy reliance on running back Bijan Robinson to control the clock. Meanwhile, simulation tools and expert panels from across the network are weighing in on spreads, totals, and survivor pools ahead of the weekend action.