Bad week last week, but you have to be like a corner, you have to have a bad memory. Let's get it going this week. Good games are on tap.
Jacksonville @ Buffalo – On the surface, this looks like an easy win for the Jaguars. They are going up against a terrible Bills team that is already in rebuilding mode for the next two years. After beating the Colts last week, this could be a let down game, but I hope not. Winner – Jaguars.
Tampa Bay @ Cincinnati – I don’t know what to say about this game. The Bengals have to start getting some W’s or they are done for the playoffs (already?). They have to get back to the ground game with Benson and with the Bucs defense not necessarily a good run stopping D, I expect a big game from Benson. Although I know he’s all Mr. Reality Show now, Ochocinco has got to do something on the football field. Tampa Bay could sneak this one if the Bengals come out lackadaisical. Winner – Bengals.
Atlanta @ Cleveland – The Browns are coming off of their win in the battle of Ohio last week and I’m not even sure who’s starting at QB. I said last week it shouldn’t matter (I was wrong because they beat the Bengals) and I’ll say it again this week, it shouldn’t’ matter. The Falcons are slowly trying to turn the corner and get them in the drivers’ seat in the NFC. With teams like the Packers (injuries) and the Vikings (injuries) holding out hope of a M.A.S.H. unit this is the time to get ahead in the standings. Winner – Falcons.
St. Louis @ Detroit – This should actually be a good game. I don’t think that either team is good, but it seems as though both of them are really competing. The Rams are looking good with a banged up Stephen Jackson and Calvin Johnson could probably catch passes from me and that makes the Lions dangerous. The Lions are the home team and that’s where I have to go with my pick. Winner – Lions.
Kansas City @ Indianapolis – The only undefeated team left in the league and they get the Colts after the Colts got embarrassed last week by Jacksonville. The Colts defense is struggling with their injuries, while the Chiefs defense has had two weeks to prepare and play the way that they have been playing. If the Chiefs win this game, they have to be the feel good team of the year. I know better than picking the Chiefs, but you know what,…I’m riding. Winner – Chiefs.
Green Bay @ Washington – Will the Packers be able to dress enough starters? It seems as though everyone is dinged up on this team and over the past two weeks they have had problems closing people out and finishing games. This is not the game they want to play against a Redskins team that always seems to be one big play away on offense and they are playing decent ball on defense. If the Packers can run the ball, they will win. That’s a big IF. Winner – Redskins.
Chicago @ Carolina – Let me get this right, Peppers felt that he was mistreated by the Panthers over his contract requests, the Panthers are starting a rookie QB, the Panthers have no running game, the Bears have no passing game with Todd Collins back there (please get Hanie in the game), the Bears have no running game, and people are expected to watch this? I could actually see this game ending in a 5-0 score. An opportunity to get the Bears back winning over that debacle from last week and maybe get Cutler healthy. Winner – Bears.
Denver @ Baltimore – Well, we know the formula to beat the Ravens, and that’s run the ball against them. Most of the time it works, even though the Steelers lost to the Ravens by executing that same game plan. The problem is that Peyton Hillis is hurt and we’re not sure who the Broncos are going to trot out there on Sunday to run the ball. The game is in B-more and the Ravens offense HAS to get clicking. That means you TJ. Winner – Ravens.
New York Giants @ Houston – If I’m Matt Schaub, I really consider wearing a flack jacket from Friday until Monday. If last week was any indication, the Giants are hungry and they are all about hitting the QB. The Texans offensive line is better than the Bears that gave up 10 sacks last week, but the Giants have the pieces to at least put up 4 or 5. Eli Manning may consider a similar type jacket because half of his offensive line is presently being shifted around to fill in the holes. That doesn’t bode well for him either. This may be the time for more Brandon Jacobs for the Giants since Bradshaw is a little beat up. No Andre Johnson for the Texans, gotta go with the….Winner – Giants.
New Orleans @ Arizona – Lance Moore has already scored a TD. It’s time for Brees and company to rebound. After a good game against the Vikings opening weekend, they have almost played down to their competition. I feel sorry for Fitzgerald having to play with this crew. The defense is decent, but the offense is horriawful. Save Fitz!!!! Winner – Saints.
San Diego @ Oakland – A good ole AFC West Showdown. The Chargers go into Oakland with a red hot Antonio Gates and hopefully a two headed monster at RB with Tolbert and Matthews (coming back from a bad ankle sprain). The Raiders are just the Raiders right now. They don’t instill any fear and Bruce Gradkowski is starting for the Raiders. Run DMC (McFadden) is out for this game so happy returns to Michael Bush in the Raiders backfield. The Raiders just don’t have enough offense for this one. Winner – Chargers.
Tennessee @ Dallas – The Titans have not been able to run the ball that well and Chris Johnson is looking more and more like he’s barely going to break 1600 or 1700 yards this year (no where near the 2000+ that many predicted). Dallas has had a week to breathe and make some minor changes to their offense, but more importantly they should be healthy coming in to this game. I’m still not sold on Roy Williams, but it’s time for Miles Austin to have a breakout game. Dez Bryant is probably hurting from the $50K+ dinner bill he paid, but he should be playing. Winner – Cowboys.
Philadelphia @ San Francisco – Ok, this is it. The 49ers first win of the season. I’m not going to say much more but this is their game. LeSean McCoy is dinged up and will actually be wearing a flak jacket for his ribs. Kolb is not that good, and I think that we’ll see that this week. Can anyone get Andy Reid a cab outta town? Kolb is his guy, right? Winner – 49ers.
Minnesota @ New York Jets – Gotta save the best for last. The Jets have been talking all year long and now with a trade to the Vikings, Randy Moss gets an opportunity to play against the Jets again this year. Moss will have an opportunity to go after Revis (maybe) and Cromartie who have both talked trash this week about Moss and their ability to frustrate him into ‘taking his foot off the pedal’. All I have to say is if Revis plays, I expect him to be going long with Moss because Favre is going to test that hamstring. This is a big game for the Vikings because they need this win, but I will say this again (take a picture): If the Vikings can play .500 ball until they get Rice back, Shiancoe healthy, Harvin healthy, and then add Moss and AP they will be my pick for the NFC Champions. Winner – Vikings.
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