NFL Week 2 Survivor Pool Tips: Best Picks and Strategies to Stay Alive | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Robert Spencer
Published Mar 25, 2026
The Seattle Seahawks are a better team than what they showed during a lopsided loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. However, it's going to take time for Seattle's defense to come together.
The Seahawks reloaded their front seven in the offseason and made a very under-the-rader change by moving defensive coordinator Clint Hurtt to the press box on game days. The defense was simply putrid against the Cooper Kupp-less Rams offense.
Los Angeles racked up 426 total yards, 334 passing yards and 30 points on the road.
Expect Seattle to be better defensively in Week 2—especially if rookie cornerback Devon Witherspoon (hamstring) makes his debut—but it won't be enough against the Detroit Lions, who are 5.5-point favorites.
Detroit proved that its defense is sound during its upset win over the Kansas City Chiefs. Yes, the Chiefs didn't have Travis Kelce, but holding a Patrick Mahomes-led offense to 316 yards and 20 points is nevertheless impressive.
The Lions should contain Geno Smith and the Seahawks offense while running rampant over a defense that is still finding its groove. Detroit at home is a very enticing pick for Week 2.
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