Chicago (2-1) at Dallas (2-1)
Chicago has had a weird start to their season, really good one game, horrible the next, and really good in their third. If Cutler and Marshall can get back on track then they will probably have a really good game as a team. If Forte is healthy then they have their most consistent weapon on the field. If their defense can get to Romo then the defense is going to shutdown the Cowboys almost entirely. The Bears have a lot of ifs in order for them to play well, but I still like them on Monday night. The Cowboys and Romo are going to need protection and the chance to get the ball down field. The Bears corners are good, and in order for Romo to do this he is going to need time. Murray can be a big play maker and he will probably get a lot of touches on Monday night, but I'm not sure if he's going to be enough if the Cowboys go down early. The most consistent player for Dallas has been Miles Austin with either 100 yards or a touchdown in each of their first three games, but even he is looking questionable this week. I like Chicago despite their question marks.
Chicago 24 - Dallas 20
Sunday, September 30, 2012
Week 4 - Sunday Night Football
Giants (2-1) at Eagles (2-1)
The Giants and Eagles have a very fun rivalry when you have nothing involved in it. The Giants and Eli have looked awesome early in the year, as much as it pains me to say it. They had their one loss to Dallas, but they're coming back maybe stronger than ever. If their monstrous front seven can continue to do what other teams have done this season and take down Vick then this game is going to be a fun one for Giants fans. The Eagles have a lot to fix, and if their rush defense is soft again today then they are going to get trampled. Mike Vick needs to start hitting open receivers and get a quicker release if his team is going to be successful. LeSean McCoy is probably the best thing Philly has going for themselves right now, but up against this defense even he is going to have a tough day. I like the Giants in their continued prime time spotlight.
Giants 27 - Eagles 23
The Giants and Eagles have a very fun rivalry when you have nothing involved in it. The Giants and Eli have looked awesome early in the year, as much as it pains me to say it. They had their one loss to Dallas, but they're coming back maybe stronger than ever. If their monstrous front seven can continue to do what other teams have done this season and take down Vick then this game is going to be a fun one for Giants fans. The Eagles have a lot to fix, and if their rush defense is soft again today then they are going to get trampled. Mike Vick needs to start hitting open receivers and get a quicker release if his team is going to be successful. LeSean McCoy is probably the best thing Philly has going for themselves right now, but up against this defense even he is going to have a tough day. I like the Giants in their continued prime time spotlight.
Giants 27 - Eagles 23
Week 4 - 4 O'Clock Games
Raiders (1-2) at Broncos (1-2)
With Darren McFadden back and looking like the workhorse that he is supposed to be the Raiders have looked good despite being 1-2. I think that their defense might need work still, but their offense is stepping up and Carson Palmer is finally learning how to get along with his wide outs. The Broncos and Peyton Manning have looked a little bit behind these past couple of weeks after a stellar debut in Denver to start the season. Peyton is going to come out throwing some bombs at 4 o'clock on Sunday and leading the Broncos to a great game. The Denver defense is very good and is going to be good again today, but I think it's today that their offense gets back on track.
Raiders 20 - Broncos 23
Saints (0-3) at Packers (1-2)
The Saints are my favorite team and I think that I've picked them every week early in this season. As a very superstitious sports fan I'm going to blame myself. As much as I love Brees, Colston, Sproles, and basically everyone on the entire team they have been struggling very badly. It hurts to say but after how last week ended with the Packers they are going to be furious. They are going to come out swinging with everything they've got and an angry Aaron Rodgers scares me as a Saints fan. I do think that this is going to be a shootout, and I think that both defenses are going to look pretty bad while the offenses are going to take off. After it's all said and done I have to give it to the Packers.
Saints 27- Packers 31
Dolphins (1-2) at Cardinals (3-0)
The Dolphins and their young quarterback look bad early in the season. Their best player is Reggie Bush and he is having a very good start to his 2012 campaign, but being knocked out of the game last week is just going to remind people of how fragile he's become. The Cardinals on the other hand have done nothing but look good and surprise everyone they've played through the first three games. They destroyed the Eagles last week, and they are going to continue with their winning ways in week four.
Dolphins 10 - Cardinals 20
Bengals (2-1) at Jaguars (1-2)
The Bengals have looked good early. A.J Green has continued to play out of his mind in his second season in the league, and with a defense that can control the line on almost any play Cinci is going to cause some trouble in the AFC North over the next few years if not this year. The Law Firm was a great addition to the team relieving some pressure from their offensive attack, but I think it's their defense that is going to really lead them through the majority of the season. The Jaguars on the other hand have just Maurice Jones-Drew. I don't see their team having any chance at making any true impact on anyone else's season. As much as I like the Bengals I dislike the Jaguars.
Bengals 23 - Jaguars 17
Redskins (1-2) at Buccaneers (1-2)
RGIII and the Redskins have looked good despite a couple of early losses in the season. Griffin has put up some video game like numbers in his young career, and he's going to continue to impress a lot of people throughout his football career. His ability to be a throw first quarterback while possessing the unbelievable talent of a runner is uncanny and hasn't been seen in this league much. Along with that they've got a young dominant back in Alfred Morris, and some good receivers in Santana Moss and Pierre Garcon when they are healthy. The Buccos on the other side of the ball have had some good moments but nothing too special. Freeman and Williams have put together a couple of nice plays but nothing consistent. If the Buccaneers want to redeem their season it is going to be through their defense.
Redskins 27 - Buccaneers 17
With Darren McFadden back and looking like the workhorse that he is supposed to be the Raiders have looked good despite being 1-2. I think that their defense might need work still, but their offense is stepping up and Carson Palmer is finally learning how to get along with his wide outs. The Broncos and Peyton Manning have looked a little bit behind these past couple of weeks after a stellar debut in Denver to start the season. Peyton is going to come out throwing some bombs at 4 o'clock on Sunday and leading the Broncos to a great game. The Denver defense is very good and is going to be good again today, but I think it's today that their offense gets back on track.
Raiders 20 - Broncos 23
Saints (0-3) at Packers (1-2)
The Saints are my favorite team and I think that I've picked them every week early in this season. As a very superstitious sports fan I'm going to blame myself. As much as I love Brees, Colston, Sproles, and basically everyone on the entire team they have been struggling very badly. It hurts to say but after how last week ended with the Packers they are going to be furious. They are going to come out swinging with everything they've got and an angry Aaron Rodgers scares me as a Saints fan. I do think that this is going to be a shootout, and I think that both defenses are going to look pretty bad while the offenses are going to take off. After it's all said and done I have to give it to the Packers.
Saints 27- Packers 31
Dolphins (1-2) at Cardinals (3-0)
The Dolphins and their young quarterback look bad early in the season. Their best player is Reggie Bush and he is having a very good start to his 2012 campaign, but being knocked out of the game last week is just going to remind people of how fragile he's become. The Cardinals on the other hand have done nothing but look good and surprise everyone they've played through the first three games. They destroyed the Eagles last week, and they are going to continue with their winning ways in week four.
Dolphins 10 - Cardinals 20
Bengals (2-1) at Jaguars (1-2)
The Bengals have looked good early. A.J Green has continued to play out of his mind in his second season in the league, and with a defense that can control the line on almost any play Cinci is going to cause some trouble in the AFC North over the next few years if not this year. The Law Firm was a great addition to the team relieving some pressure from their offensive attack, but I think it's their defense that is going to really lead them through the majority of the season. The Jaguars on the other hand have just Maurice Jones-Drew. I don't see their team having any chance at making any true impact on anyone else's season. As much as I like the Bengals I dislike the Jaguars.
Bengals 23 - Jaguars 17
Redskins (1-2) at Buccaneers (1-2)
RGIII and the Redskins have looked good despite a couple of early losses in the season. Griffin has put up some video game like numbers in his young career, and he's going to continue to impress a lot of people throughout his football career. His ability to be a throw first quarterback while possessing the unbelievable talent of a runner is uncanny and hasn't been seen in this league much. Along with that they've got a young dominant back in Alfred Morris, and some good receivers in Santana Moss and Pierre Garcon when they are healthy. The Buccos on the other side of the ball have had some good moments but nothing too special. Freeman and Williams have put together a couple of nice plays but nothing consistent. If the Buccaneers want to redeem their season it is going to be through their defense.
Redskins 27 - Buccaneers 17
Week 4 - 1 O'Clock Games
Patriots (1-2) at Bills (2-1)
The Patriots haven't had a losing record in years, and they arguably should have at least had a review on the way the game ended last week. Tom Brady is going to be missing a lot of key components to his offense this week, and it is probably going to mean a very different looking Patriots offense than we are used to. I think Ridley is going to have a week one like performance and guys like Welker, Woodhead, and Edelman or going to explode with quick slants and screen routes. The Bills and Mario Williams have made it known that all they want to do is get to Brady. Their defensive scheme this week is going to be how quickly can we take down Sir Thomas. On offense they have a banged up running game despite being deep at that position, and their wide receivers are probably going to have to do the majority of moving the ball. Against a not so great secondary it could pose for a favorable match up for the Bills. I don't think the Pats have it in themselves to lose three games in a row, I expect a pretty monstrous turn around for the rest of the year.
Patriots 27 - Bills 17
Panthers (1-2) at Falcons (3-0)
Cam's sophomore slump is going to continue against one of the best defensive teams in the league. If the Panthers running game can turn into what it is supposed to be this week then maybe they will stand a better chance, but even with a decent run game the Falcons defense is very good this year. On top of that Atlanta's offense might be the in the league. With Roddy, Julio, and Turner all running rampant over the Panthers defense even if this game does turn into a shootout I don't know how anyone would expect Carolina to win.
Carolina 16 - Atlanta 31
Vikings (2-1) at Lions (1-2)
The Vikings had a great win last week against a team that I was calling the best in the league. Percy Harvin and Adrian Peterson are leading the Vikings to a great start of the year, and their defense is holding teams in check to a pretty surmountable number of points. The Lions have been up and down early this year. Last week they almost had one of the best comebacks in recent memory, but fell short. I think that Detroit is still better than most people are giving them credit for, but maybe not as good as I was saying early this season. Despite that I still think Megatron, Stafford, and a plethora of other offensive options are going to be too much for the Vikings defense to stifle.
Vikings 23 - Lions 30
Chargers (2-1) at Chiefs (1-2)
The Chargers got destroyed last week. Granted they went up against a team that is probably the most well rounded in the league this early on in the Falcons. The Chargers just looked miserable. If Ryan Matthews can stay healthy and hold onto the ball they could have some good field marching drives and possibly put up a good number of points. I think rolling with last week though the Chiefs are going to roll into Arrowhead with a new found confidence and Jamaal Charles is going to have all the confidence that a running back needs to continue pushing forward. He won't go for 233 again this week, although he obviously has it in him, I wouldn't be surprised for 125 total yards and a couple of touchdowns against this Chargers defense. I like the Chiefs to push upwards, while the Chargers drop their second straight.
Chargers 20 - Chiefs 27
Seahawks (2-1) at Rams (1-2)
I like Seattle. They have one of the most underrated defenses in the NFL and they have a young offense that is doing what they need to do to keep their team in the game. They did have the most controversial win that I have ever witnessed, but I still think that they are going to surprise a lot more teams this season. St. Louis is a team that I have no real confidence in. They can put up a big play here or a big play there, and their defense is decent, but I just think they are outmatched in too many phases of the game.
Seahawks 20 - Rams 13
49ers (2-1) at Jets (2-1)
I still think the 49ers are a top five team in the league despite their loss to the Vikings last week. They have one of the most dominant runners in the game with Frank Gore and a very deep group of wide receivers that can all make some pretty big plays happen on any down. The Jets are giving up 150 rushing yards a week and now with Gore coming into town that number probably isn't going to do anything but increase. Revis is out, and now their defense is going to start floundering.
49ers 24 - Jets 13
Titans (1-2) at Texans (3-0)
The Titans may have had a big overtime win last week, but I still find them to be underwhelming. With Kenny Britt out of the game it just continues to bring their offense down while their defense is something that still doesn't prove to do much week after week. The Texans are right up their with Atlanta as maybe the best team in the league. With running backs Arian Foster and Ben Tate, and Andre Johnson leading a group of gifted receivers its hard to find a better offense. Their defense is lead by a group of young guys that are all playing out of their minds and wreaking havoc on the opposition. Unless Chris Johnson can go off for the Titans, I don't see this game being close.
Titans 17 - Texans 35
The Patriots haven't had a losing record in years, and they arguably should have at least had a review on the way the game ended last week. Tom Brady is going to be missing a lot of key components to his offense this week, and it is probably going to mean a very different looking Patriots offense than we are used to. I think Ridley is going to have a week one like performance and guys like Welker, Woodhead, and Edelman or going to explode with quick slants and screen routes. The Bills and Mario Williams have made it known that all they want to do is get to Brady. Their defensive scheme this week is going to be how quickly can we take down Sir Thomas. On offense they have a banged up running game despite being deep at that position, and their wide receivers are probably going to have to do the majority of moving the ball. Against a not so great secondary it could pose for a favorable match up for the Bills. I don't think the Pats have it in themselves to lose three games in a row, I expect a pretty monstrous turn around for the rest of the year.
Patriots 27 - Bills 17
Panthers (1-2) at Falcons (3-0)
Cam's sophomore slump is going to continue against one of the best defensive teams in the league. If the Panthers running game can turn into what it is supposed to be this week then maybe they will stand a better chance, but even with a decent run game the Falcons defense is very good this year. On top of that Atlanta's offense might be the in the league. With Roddy, Julio, and Turner all running rampant over the Panthers defense even if this game does turn into a shootout I don't know how anyone would expect Carolina to win.
Carolina 16 - Atlanta 31
Vikings (2-1) at Lions (1-2)
The Vikings had a great win last week against a team that I was calling the best in the league. Percy Harvin and Adrian Peterson are leading the Vikings to a great start of the year, and their defense is holding teams in check to a pretty surmountable number of points. The Lions have been up and down early this year. Last week they almost had one of the best comebacks in recent memory, but fell short. I think that Detroit is still better than most people are giving them credit for, but maybe not as good as I was saying early this season. Despite that I still think Megatron, Stafford, and a plethora of other offensive options are going to be too much for the Vikings defense to stifle.
Vikings 23 - Lions 30
Chargers (2-1) at Chiefs (1-2)
The Chargers got destroyed last week. Granted they went up against a team that is probably the most well rounded in the league this early on in the Falcons. The Chargers just looked miserable. If Ryan Matthews can stay healthy and hold onto the ball they could have some good field marching drives and possibly put up a good number of points. I think rolling with last week though the Chiefs are going to roll into Arrowhead with a new found confidence and Jamaal Charles is going to have all the confidence that a running back needs to continue pushing forward. He won't go for 233 again this week, although he obviously has it in him, I wouldn't be surprised for 125 total yards and a couple of touchdowns against this Chargers defense. I like the Chiefs to push upwards, while the Chargers drop their second straight.
Chargers 20 - Chiefs 27
Seahawks (2-1) at Rams (1-2)
I like Seattle. They have one of the most underrated defenses in the NFL and they have a young offense that is doing what they need to do to keep their team in the game. They did have the most controversial win that I have ever witnessed, but I still think that they are going to surprise a lot more teams this season. St. Louis is a team that I have no real confidence in. They can put up a big play here or a big play there, and their defense is decent, but I just think they are outmatched in too many phases of the game.
Seahawks 20 - Rams 13
49ers (2-1) at Jets (2-1)
I still think the 49ers are a top five team in the league despite their loss to the Vikings last week. They have one of the most dominant runners in the game with Frank Gore and a very deep group of wide receivers that can all make some pretty big plays happen on any down. The Jets are giving up 150 rushing yards a week and now with Gore coming into town that number probably isn't going to do anything but increase. Revis is out, and now their defense is going to start floundering.
49ers 24 - Jets 13
Titans (1-2) at Texans (3-0)
The Titans may have had a big overtime win last week, but I still find them to be underwhelming. With Kenny Britt out of the game it just continues to bring their offense down while their defense is something that still doesn't prove to do much week after week. The Texans are right up their with Atlanta as maybe the best team in the league. With running backs Arian Foster and Ben Tate, and Andre Johnson leading a group of gifted receivers its hard to find a better offense. Their defense is lead by a group of young guys that are all playing out of their minds and wreaking havoc on the opposition. Unless Chris Johnson can go off for the Titans, I don't see this game being close.
Titans 17 - Texans 35
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Week 4 - Thursday Night Football
Browns (0-3) at Ravens (2-1)
I know that it's a divisional matchup and anything could happen whenever long time rivals meet up against each other. I also know how horrible Cleveland has looked horrible in the first few weeks while Baltimore has looked great. You might say "Oh Cleveland only lost to the Eagles by one and the Ravens lost to them! The Browns have a good chance!" I'm sorry but that just isn't how football works. Cleveland is going to have to rely on Trent Richardson to carry the load against a nasty rush defense, and their defensive eleven to try and shut down a very hot offense. Trent has proven over the past two weeks that he can be a wrecking ball, but he is recording just over three yards per carry also. He is going to need to open a few up to get some real respect in the NFL. Torrey Smith doesn't have the same emotional need to do as well this week, but it is just four days after one of his greatest games in his young career. Flacco is still looking very good, and Ray Rice is Mr. Consistent for the Ravens. I think Rice is going to go for about 150 and a couple scores tonight. Pitta is going to continue to get the majority of the targets from Flacco and going into a match up against a weaker group of linebackers than corners I think Pitta finds himself open more often than not.
Browns 13 - Ravens 31
I know that it's a divisional matchup and anything could happen whenever long time rivals meet up against each other. I also know how horrible Cleveland has looked horrible in the first few weeks while Baltimore has looked great. You might say "Oh Cleveland only lost to the Eagles by one and the Ravens lost to them! The Browns have a good chance!" I'm sorry but that just isn't how football works. Cleveland is going to have to rely on Trent Richardson to carry the load against a nasty rush defense, and their defensive eleven to try and shut down a very hot offense. Trent has proven over the past two weeks that he can be a wrecking ball, but he is recording just over three yards per carry also. He is going to need to open a few up to get some real respect in the NFL. Torrey Smith doesn't have the same emotional need to do as well this week, but it is just four days after one of his greatest games in his young career. Flacco is still looking very good, and Ray Rice is Mr. Consistent for the Ravens. I think Rice is going to go for about 150 and a couple scores tonight. Pitta is going to continue to get the majority of the targets from Flacco and going into a match up against a weaker group of linebackers than corners I think Pitta finds himself open more often than not.
Browns 13 - Ravens 31
Sunday, September 23, 2012
Week 3 - Monday Night Football
Packers (1-1) at Seahawks (1-1)
Aaron Rogers and the Packers can run one of the most
dangerous offenses in the NFL and they can do huge things on any play. It seems
like Rogers and his wide outs are still a little off though with timing and
routes, which could be something to be weary about against a Seattle defense
that can make magic happen. If Cedric Benson can play as consistent as he did
last week and add a wrinkle into the Packers offense. The Seahawks and Russell
Wilson will probably continue to stick to quick out routes, and feeding the
beast in Marshawn Lynch. If they keep the offense simple and don’t fall for the
idea of making big plays and allowing Clay Matthews the time to attack Wilson
then they can make the Packers fall back into their old ways of allowing a lot
of yards. Wilson hasn’t been allowed to open the field up too much, and I don’t
think it starts this week. Quick small safe plays are going to beat the
Packers, and that’s what the Seahawks are focusing on.
Week 3 - Sunday Night Football
Patriots (1-1) at Ravens (1-1)
The Patriots lost to the Cardinals last week and their
offense looked pretty abysmal. Receivers were dropping passes, running backs
were stopped short, pass rushers were let through. The special teams play was
nothing to write home about either. The defense on the other hand helped carry
the team for the second week in a row, and if that can keep up New England fans
might be in for another deep playoff run. The Pats don’t normally falter two
weeks in a row making this a very interesting matchup. The Ravens are probably
a top five team in the league despite a sad loss to the Eagles. I still think
Flacco, Rice, and wideouts like Torrey Smith and Anquan Boldin are very
dangerous. The defense has weapons that can destroy almost any offensive
threat. The Ravens are a dangerous team, and probably the Patriots biggest
current rival. Vince Wilfork has even said it himself, citing the 2009 playoff
loss as the spark that started it all. This should be a tough physical game,
but I don’t see the Patriots lost two games in a row often, and I don’t see
Brady falter too many times in a season.
Patriots 20 – Ravens 17
Week 3 - 4 O'Clock Games
Eagles (2-0) at Cardinals (2-0)
The Eagles have scraped on by the skin of their teeth. They haven’t
don’t anything too special, they haven’t looked too good, they’ve done
everything just enough. Michael Vick hasn’t been good. He hasn’t been
consistent, he hasn’t been something to fear. The Cardinals have been almost
exactly the same, except they weren’t supposed to be good and they have had two
good wins. Right now I fear a team that can hold the Patriots offense in check
more than a team that beats the Browns by one.
Eagles 20 – Cardinals 23
Falcons (2-0) at Chargers (2-0)
The Falcons, in my eyes, are a top three team in the NFL.
They have every weapon imaginable on offense, two stud WRs, a timeless TE,
threatening RBs and a QB who is turning a new chapter in Atlanta. Their defense
is nothing short of great. But the no huddle offense and keeping opposing
defenses on the field seems to be the best thing Atlanta has going. The
Chargers are another team that looks great and they haven’t been completely
healthy this year, let alone years past. If Ryan Matthews and Antonio Gates can
become healthy for once and give Rivers a competitive offense this team can go
very far. I think Atlanta’s defense is a bit too strong for Rivers and a
rebounding offense today.
Falcons 31 – Chargers 20
Texans (2-0) at Broncos (1-1)
The Texans are looking healthy, and they are looking very
dangerous. Not only is Arian Foster healthy but Ben Tate is making sure every
touch he gets is a worthwhile carry. The defense may have lost Super Mario, but
they have replaced him with great fill in draft picks. The Broncos and Peyton
Manning are a team that should be feared, and once everyone on the offense gets
used to Peyton’s audibles. Week one they looked great, but last week made it
look like they still have a few more games until it’s all going to click.
Texans 27 – Broncos 24
Steelers (1-1) at Raiders (0-2)
The Steelers and Big Ben last week did what the Steelers are
supposed to do. They dropped the Steel Curtain down on the Jets offense and
destroyed the hype that New York was buying into. They still don’t have
Mendenhall back, but it looks like Wallace is slowly getting back into the good
graces of Steelers nation and Big Ben’s big arm. The Raiders have been quiet to
start the season, they have two losses, and not much to show for it. I think
today is the day that Darren McFadden goes off. He hasn’t had normal yardage on
the ground, despite some through the air, but I think that changes against a
team that is going to be focused on trying to force interceptions from Carson
Palmer.
Week 3 - 1 O'Clock Games
Chiefs (0-2) at Saints (0-2)
This is a battle of two teams that were looking like they
were going to start their seasons much better than this. The Chiefs got healthy
and got everyone into camp. They were looking like they could be an AFC South
Powerhouse. They haven’t done a thing. The Saints were hoping the scandal
wasn’t going to affect them as much as it has, they were going to put it behind
them and be one of the most dominant teams in the face of adversity. That
hasn’t happened. I think the Saints overcome all of their offseason demons and
start to right their ship.
Chiefs 17 – Saints 31
Rams (1-1) at Bears (1-1)
I may have jumped on the BEARWagon a bit too soon in some
people’s eyes, but I’m not jumping off yet. I still think Cutler can put up big
numbers, and I still think Marshall is going to have a great year. Forte out
hurts, but this is why the signed Michael Bush. The Rams defense has looked
surprisingly good over the first two weeks, and if they can take advantage of
the porous Bears offensive line then maybe they can do as well as the Packers
did. I don’t see the Bears walking off the field defeated this week though, not
after how mad they must be about their implosion last week.
Rams 21 – Bears 27
Bills (1-1) at Browns (0-2)
Spiller went off last week. Was I surprised? Yes and no.
He’s always had the hopes of being a great player, and he’s showed flashes of
brilliance, but he’s just never really come into his own in the NFL. It looks
like with Fred Jackson going down Spiller is trying to seize his opportunity
and become the every down back Buffalo fans were hoping he would be. The Browns
offense doesn’t look like its anything special, but they do have Trent
Richardson. Despite a quiet week one he seemed to turn on the jets for week two
and have an early breakout game. If that continues he is going to have a very
dominant career. In a battle of the running backs I think Spiller takes it, and
I think the Bills follow his lead.
Bills 20 – Browns 17
Buccaneers (1-1) at Cowboys (1-1)
The Buccaneers have looked surprisingly good so far this
year. Freeman and Williams have looked like they’re rekindling an old flame.
The rush and pass defense have both looked pretty good, too. As much as I hate
the Cowboys I still believe that they are going to be a pretty big force for at
least the foreseeable future. They may have gotten beaten up by a good Seattle
defense, but I don’t think that’s something that’s going to consistently
happen.
Buccaneers 20 – Cowboys 24
Lions (1-1) at Titans (0-2)
The Lions have one of the most explosive teams on either
side of the ball. Explosive because they can make big plays at any given
moment, explosive because they can erupt into chaos and lose yard after yard in
penalties. This game is going to depend on the pass rush. Can they continue to
hold Chris Johnson to under fifty yards? If he can bust out and finally have a
big game then maybe the Titans will stand a chance today. I still think that
the Lions have the edge here.
Lions 21 – Titans -17
Jaguars (0-2) at Colts (1-0)
Again, if this team was just Maurice Jones-Drew then the
Jaguars would stand a chance. But it’s not. Everyone on the Jags has to play,
and that is just going to continue to hurt Jacksonville. The Colts and Andrew
Luck are slowly but surely coming together. With a competent defensive line,
and a young quarterback that is clearly one of the smartest rookies we’ve seen
in a while I think that the Colts stand a good chance at getting their second
win of the season.
Jaguars 13 – Colts 20
Jets (1-1) at Dolphins (1-1)
I still don’t believe in the Jets. Why I picked them last
week I have no idea. I jumped on the immediate reaction to so many teams and
the Jets were definitely one of them. Tebow is a huge detriment to their team
and he’s causing more trouble than he is good. The Dolphins and Reggie Bush
might be a surprise as much as I thought they would be one of the worst teams
in the league. Somehow I think they pull this one off and put a little shock
into the AFC East.
Jets 17 – Dolphins 24
49ers (2-0) at Vikings (1-1)
The 49ers are the best team in the league, no doubt about
it. With Gore still being a beast, a deep group of wide receivers, and Alex
Smith continuing to prove doubters wrong. They have the best defense in the
league, and all around they are just a dominant unstoppable force. The Vikings
are still in a rebuilding mode. In a few years they’re going to be really good
again, but for now they are just going to pull out a few wins here and there.
Against the best team in the league I don’t see Adrian Peterson pulling his
troops far enough for the win on this one.
49ers 31 – Vikings 17
Bengals (1-1) at Redskins (1-1)
Andy Dalton and AJ Green alongside Ben Jarvus Green-Ellis
can be a dangerous offense. Their defense is pretty strong, and all around they
are a mediocre to good team after their first two games. I think by the end of
the year they are going to turn some heads in the NFC North. The Redskins have
proven that they can beat great teams, and lose to bad teams through two games
under RG3. I think the youth of the team has a lot of growing up to do, and as
good as RG3 is he can only do so much.
Bengals 30 – Redskins 27
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Week 3 - Thursday Night Football
Giants (1-1) @ Panthers (1-1)
The Giants regained a little bit of composure after their week one trouncing by the Cowboys, but they still look far from good. Bradshaw's banged up, Eli still doesn't look great, and Nicks tweaked his foot again. One the other side they still have a good front seven but their secondary is still lacking some serious depth. The Panthers offense has everything to make Giants fans cringe. Jonathan Stewart is back and looking like he's going to wreak some havoc on opposing lines this season, Cam Newton might be the best running threat on the team, and having someone like DeAngelo Williams as your second or third choice running back is a very nice luxury. Steve Smith might be statistically and historically the best receiver that the Panthers have but keep your eye on third year wideout Brandon LaFell, he could have a monster game against a struggling Giants secondary. More of the same against the Giants if the Panthers want to win. Quick screens and early slant routes to open up the draw and pump fake corner routes.
Panthers 34 - Giants 24
The Giants regained a little bit of composure after their week one trouncing by the Cowboys, but they still look far from good. Bradshaw's banged up, Eli still doesn't look great, and Nicks tweaked his foot again. One the other side they still have a good front seven but their secondary is still lacking some serious depth. The Panthers offense has everything to make Giants fans cringe. Jonathan Stewart is back and looking like he's going to wreak some havoc on opposing lines this season, Cam Newton might be the best running threat on the team, and having someone like DeAngelo Williams as your second or third choice running back is a very nice luxury. Steve Smith might be statistically and historically the best receiver that the Panthers have but keep your eye on third year wideout Brandon LaFell, he could have a monster game against a struggling Giants secondary. More of the same against the Giants if the Panthers want to win. Quick screens and early slant routes to open up the draw and pump fake corner routes.
Panthers 34 - Giants 24
Saturday, September 15, 2012
Week 2 - Monday Night Football
Broncos (1-0) at Falcons (1-0)
If you watched last weeks match up of the Steelers and Broncos you saw something pretty awesome. You got to see the reemergence of Peyton Manning. If you really watched you saw something even more amazing. You saw Peyton Manning do the same thing that the late Art Modell did. He took his Colts and moved them to another city. Seriously. Look at what happened once they let Peyton go with the hurry up. Everything looked identical to any Colts drive he has ever led. And that is terrifying. Peyton Manning is back with an offense that could be just as deadly, and a defense that might be twice as good. The Falcons have a lot on their plate. I wouldn't be too surprised to see Matt Ryan put up some more big numbers, but I don't think he's going to replicate his stellar performance from last week. With Roddy White, Julio Jones, and Tony Gonzalez he is going to put up some numbers though. So it's going to be a shoot out in Atlanta with two gunslingers. I'm going with the wily veteran over the young blood. It's Peyton in prime time. If he stays healthy the Broncos are going to be a scary team.
Broncos 31 - Falcons 28
If you watched last weeks match up of the Steelers and Broncos you saw something pretty awesome. You got to see the reemergence of Peyton Manning. If you really watched you saw something even more amazing. You saw Peyton Manning do the same thing that the late Art Modell did. He took his Colts and moved them to another city. Seriously. Look at what happened once they let Peyton go with the hurry up. Everything looked identical to any Colts drive he has ever led. And that is terrifying. Peyton Manning is back with an offense that could be just as deadly, and a defense that might be twice as good. The Falcons have a lot on their plate. I wouldn't be too surprised to see Matt Ryan put up some more big numbers, but I don't think he's going to replicate his stellar performance from last week. With Roddy White, Julio Jones, and Tony Gonzalez he is going to put up some numbers though. So it's going to be a shoot out in Atlanta with two gunslingers. I'm going with the wily veteran over the young blood. It's Peyton in prime time. If he stays healthy the Broncos are going to be a scary team.
Broncos 31 - Falcons 28
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