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In Week 2 of the NFL season, the Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers both achieved significant upsets as underdogs, continuing a trend of surprising outcomes. The Raiders defeated the Baltimore Ravens, while the Buccaneers triumphed over the Detroit Lions. This marks a notable start to the season, with three favorites of more than seven points losing in the first two weeks, a rarity since 2003. Additionally, Jonathan Taylor of the Indianapolis Colts emerged as a popular player prop for scoring a touchdown in his upcoming game.
- Raiders and Buccaneers continue to defy odds as underdogs.
- Jonathan Taylor is a popular pick for scoring a touchdown.
Jonathan Taylor | RB
Pickup
Week 2
- Taylor is currently the most popular player prop for scoring a touchdown this week.
- He is listed at even money to score against the Green Bay Packers.
Josh Allen | QB
Breakout
39 rush yards
2 rush TDs
232 pass yards
2 pass TDs
- Allen had a standout performance in Week 1, significantly improving his MVP odds.
- He passed for 232 yards and two touchdowns, and rushed for 39 yards and two touchdowns.
Las Vegas Raiders
- The Raiders pulled off a major upset against the Ravens, winning 26-23.
- They were down by 10 points twice during the game.
Baltimore Ravens
- The Ravens were heavily favored but lost to the Raiders.
- This was one of the largest upsets in their history.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- The Buccaneers won against the Lions as 7.5-point underdogs.
- This victory continues their strong performance as underdogs.
Detroit Lions
- The Lions were unable to secure a win against the Buccaneers despite being favored.
- This loss adds to the challenges they face early in the season.