Messiah wrote:Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Atlanta Falcons
GAME OF THE WEEK – Denver Broncos (2-0) at Seattle Seahawks (1-1), SEA by 5 – This is a tougher game to predict than I thought it would be. It won't be the blowout it was in the Super Bowl. Had Seattle won lost week, I think I might actually lean to Denver here if only because the Seahawks players might end up overlooking them. However, Seattle is too good of a team to drop 2 in a row, especially with the 2nd game being at home, and the Denver Broncos just don't match up well with them and are on the road. Will be a good one, though! Seattle Seahawks 28, Denver Broncos 23
San Diego Chargers (1-1) at Buffalo Bills (2-0), BUF by 1 – After a huge upset (even though I picked them) win against Seattle, it seems very Charger-like to drop the next game on the road against an inferior Buffalo team. I still am not sold on EJ Manuel, but Sammy Watkins is the truth and C.J. Spiller is an underrated player. It will be close, but Ryan Mathews is out and it is a long trip from San Diego to Buffalo and so I am going to go with the home team here. Buffalo Bills 20, San Diego Chargers 17
Dallas Cowboys (1-1) at St. Louis Rams (1-1), DAL by 1 – Another tough game to pick. DeMarco Murray, when healthy, might be the best north to south runner in football and the Rams can't stop the run. I think I'll go Dallas here; I trust Tony Romo more than whoever plays QB for St. Louis. Dallas Cowboys 21, St. Louis Rams 13
Washington Redskins (1-1) at Philadelphia Eagles (2-0), PHI by 6.5 – Philadelphia is fortunate to be 2-0 because Nick Foles is not playing good football and their defense just isn't good. I like Kirk Cousins; he takes care of the football and plays within the offense. Alfred Morris is proving he is the real deal and Washington has a good defense. Y'know, I am actually going to pick Washington in the upset. Just not a fan of how Philly is playing. UPSET Washington Redskins 24, Philadelphia Eagles 21
Houston Texans (2-0) at New York Giants (0-2), HOU by 2.5 – I picked the Giants last week because they were playing at home against a backup QB. But I underestimated how bad they are. They just don't know what they are doing on offense. Still, I am going to pick them again this week because they are the home team and eventually they have to win, right? And quite frankly Houston isn't that good. UPSET New York Giants 20, Houston Texans 10
Minnesota Vikings (1-1) at New Orleans Saints (0-2), NO by 9.5 – There is no way the Saints start 0-3 and lose to the Vikings at home. No way, Jose. New Orleans Saints 34, Minnesota Vikings 9
Tennessee Titans (1-1) at Cincinnati Bengals (2-0), CIN by 7 – Jurrell Casey continues to remain one of the NFL's most underrated players and Tennessee is better than they showed last week. However, I can't see them going into Cincinnati and taking them down. AJ Green looks good to go and Andy Dalton is playing at a high level. Cincinnati Bengals 27, Tennessee Titans 17
Baltimore Ravens (1-1) at Cleveland Browns (1-1), BAL by 1 – I am shocked so many people have Cleveland winning. They could pull it off, especially at home, but Harbaugh's teams are always competitive and that defense has looked real good this year. I think they will thwart off a tough Browns squad. Baltimore Ravens 20, Cleveland Browns 14
Green Bay Packers (1-1) at Detroit Lions (1-1), DET by 1 – Green Bay on the road against a team with a fantastic defensive line. A formula for trouble. Green Bay's defense couldn't slow down Seattle's offense and looked incompetent against the Jets. Detroit's defense isn't half bad this year and Stafford, Bush, Bell, Tate, and Johnson will cause trouble for a Green Bay defense that needs to be revamped. Give me the home team here. Detroit Lions 31, Green Bay Packers 28
Indianapolis Colts (0-2) at Jacksonville Jaguars (0-2), IND by 7 – Jacksonville is lucky they are playing at home, that is about the only hope they have at winning this game. That and Andrew Luck being kidnapped before the game. Indianapolis won't start 0-3. Indianapolis Colts 34, Jacksonville Jaguars 13
Oakland Raiders (0-2) at New England Patriots (1-1), NE by 14.5 – LOL. New England Patriots 28, Oakland Raiders 10
San Francisco 49ers (1-1) at Arizona Cardinals (2-0), SF by 2.5 – I am surprised Arizona is 2-0. Lost a lot of guys in the front seven and now Drew Stanton is at QB. I don't know what to expect because Arizona is at home, but I can't see the 49ers losing this game. It will be a low scoring affair but expect San Francisco to pull out of this with a hard fought victory. San Francisco 49ers 17, Arizona Cardinals 14
Kansas City Chiefs (0-2) at Miami Dolphins (1-1), MIA by 4.5 – Another tough game to predict. Kansas City is better than 0-2, but Andy Reid is too stubborn of a head coach. Alex Smith should not be 10th in the league in passing attempts; it just isn't his game. But it is what has defined Reid all of his career and that is his refusal to establish a running game and what killed them in the playoffs vs. Indianapolis. Miami's offense is pretty bad without Moreno but they have a tough pass rush that will get after Smith. Miami Dolphins 21, Kansas City Chiefs 20
Pittsburgh Steelers (1-1) at Carolina Panthers (2-0), CAR by 3 – Hard to predict. Carolina has injuries across the board, but they are still a better team than Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh's defense is dreadful and Le'Veon Bell won't find much success on the ground against Carolina's defense. I'll go Carolina but I'm hesitant. Will be a great game either way. Carolina Panthers 24, Pittsburgh Steelers 17
Chicago Bears (1-1) at New York Jets (1-1), NYJ by 2.5 – Don't know what to think of Chicago. Jay Cutler is so mind boggling inconsistent. This will be a good game, I think I'll go with the team with more firepower. UPSET Chicago Bears 24, New York Jets 20
