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.

Steelers 20 – Raiders 28