Anyways, onto the picks...
Overall: 12-4 Spread: 3-2
Bills 23, Dolphins 21 --- Both teams are a surprising 1-0 after upset wins last Sunday. I saw neither of them coming. I'll take the Bills at home in this one because they should have the ability to run the ball and take away the Dolphins pass rush, which was so crucial in their victory over the mighty Patriots. I'm also about to be back on the Bills bandwagon full time, so get ready for that if they win.
Redskins 17, Jaguars 10 --- Everybody is really down on the Redskins after scoring only six points last week in Houston. However they only let the Texans offense score 10 points, the other touchdown came off a blocked punt. Last week the Skins fumbled twice in the red zone, so it they can avoid costly turnovers and at least put some points on the board they should be able to beat the Jaguars. Play Bortles and maybe you'd get a win Jacksonville, just saying.
Titans 30, Cowboys 24 --- Based on the performances of both teams last week this should be an easy game to predict. The Titans went into Arrowhead and crushed the Chiefs, while the Cowboys got crushed at home by the Niners. I'll pick the Titans because I'm starting to think they have the potential to be good this year but if Tony Romo can avoid throwing multiple interceptions the Cowboys should be in the game.
Giants 20, Cardinals 17 --- NYG +1 I could be dead wrong about this game but I think the Giants get their first win of the season. I just don't trust west coast teams playing on the east coast at 1 PM. Both teams are on a short week, but the Cardinals may be a little spent after coming back in the fourth quarter to beat the Chargers in week one. Plus can Eli really be has bad as he was on Monday night all year?...Actually, yeah probably. Still picking the G-Men.
Patriots 27, Vikings 21 --- If Adrian Peterson was playing in this game I might have gone with the Vikings. He is out though and I can see the Patriots just sitting back and waiting for Matt Cassel to make a mistake or two. Even before Peterson was announced inactive I would have had a hard time saying that the Patriots are going to start the year 0-2. TFB will get the job done today in Minnesota, as long as Cordarrelle Patterson doesn't go off.
Saints 24, Browns 21 --- CLE +6 Maybe the Steelers defense just stinks and I should not be impressed with the Brownies but last week in the second half they were the superior team. Thankfully, they dug themselves too big of a hole and didn't win but I think they might hang tough with the Saints today. Drew BREEEESSSS has never been great on the road and the Dawg Pound should be loud today because the Brownies season isn't officially over already.
Bengals 26, Falcons 21 --- The Bengals kicked five field goals in week one against the Ravens. If they want to beat the Falcons, who scored four touchdowns last week, they will need to put the ball in the end zone and not settle for Mike Nugent kicks. I'll pick the Bungals since they are at home but it wouldn't surprise me if the Falcons win.
Panthers 24, Lions 17 --- I'll take the Panthers at home with Cam Newton in this one. I've always been of the mindset that a great defense can stop a talented offense. The Panthers only allowed 14 points last week, so if they can hold the Lions near the low 20's or under they should be able to score enough points to start 2-0.
Bucs 20, Rams 17 --- STL +6 The Rams got smoked last week by the Vikings. They lost Chris Long for 8-10 weeks and Shaun Hill is banged up. Therefore the improved Buccaneers squad should win this game easily at home. However, I don't see that happening. The Rams defense is better than they were last week. Against the Vikings the Rams had to give up on the run game due to their huge deficit. If they can start well and establish their running game, the Rams should be in this one.
Seahawks 27, Chargers 20 --- SEA -3.5 People love the Chargers, I don't. The Seahawks aren't a great road team, but traveling down the coast to San Diego shouldn't be a problem for them. Plus the Seahawks are off a long week and the Chargers played on Monday night. As long as Russell Wilson doesn't turn the ball over, which he rarely does, the Seahawks will get the road win.
Texans 20, Raiders 10 --- The Raiders offense looked pitiful against the Jets last Sunday. I doubt Derek Carr will fare much better against J.J. Watt today. The Texans held the Redskins to six points a week ago, I don't see any reason why they can't do the same thing today in Oakland to help the Texans match their win total from last year.
Packers 30, Jets 17 --- I see Geno Smith turning the ball over at least twice today. He has not been good on the road during his young career and the Packers need to bounce back after getting blown out in Seattle. The Jets shaky situation at cornerback should be exposed today by Aaron Rodgers unlike last week against the Raiders. Packers get the home win.
Broncos 35, Chiefs 21 --- This game could be very telling about the Chiefs chances this season. They were bad last week. If they get blown out by the Broncos today, they could be in serious trouble. Andy Reid was being Andy Reid last week by only giving Jamaal Charles 11 total touches vs. the Titans. That's just moronic. Give your best player the ball Andy. The Broncos will win this game, I'm just not sure if it'll be by a lot or by a little.
49ers 31, Bears 21 --- The Bears had trouble stopping the Bills running game, I doubt they will fare much against Frank Gore, Carlos Hyde, and the running threat of Colin Kaepernick tonight. If Jay Cutler throws multiple interceptions the Bears have no chance of winning this one at the new Levi's Stadium.
Colts 32, Eagles 28 --- The Colts are a much better home team, so I'll give them the edge over the Eagles on Monday night. I'd expect this game to be high scoring considering the offenses going at it. The Colts should have a little bit of added motivation though as they will surely want to avoid starting 0-2.
Enjoy the games people.
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