All five NFL teams with bird mascots won in Week 2, a first since 2019. Meanwhile, several starting quarterbacks suffered injuries, leaving many teams scrambling for backups. A sports columnist boasts a 15-1 record in Week 2 picks, attributing his success to favoring 'bird teams.' His Week 3 predictions include Bengals over Vikings, Colts over Titans, 49ers over Cardinals, Chiefs over Giants, and Ravens over Lions, emphasizing the impact of quarterback injuries and team performance.

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