!Upset
*Big Game
**Game of the Week
*New England Patriots (2-0) v.s. Buffalo Bills (2-0) (NE -9)
Buffalo fans can finally be excited because they now have a legitimate shot at finally beating the Patriots. This game looks to be bad news for the Patriots on paper because they have injury problems with Aaron Hernandez, Pat Chung and Albert Haynesworth out. They are playing in Buffalo where the fans will be jacked up and the Bills can put up points and we have seen how the Patriots have had problems stopping the pass this year. Bill Bellichick always tries to key on one player to stop and this week I think it is Fred Jackson. I believe the Patriots will minimize Fred Jackson, forcing Ryan Fitzpatrick into a couple of turnovers which put the Patriots offense into some nice situations. If the Bills allow 35 points to Jason Campbell and the Oakland Raiders, I can only imagine that Tom Brady should be able to do the same today.
New England 35-24
Spread: New England
San Francisco 49ers (1-1) v.s. Cincinnati Bengals (1-1) (CIN -3)
Both teams are coming off narrow losses in week 2 and you can make the argument that both teams could also be 2-0. I think Cincinnati has been the benefit of a somewhat soft schedule while San Francisco has been impressive in their first 2 games, in particular against Dallas where they got after Tony Romo big time. I think Andy Dalton doesn't have quite the same success he has had in his first two weeks and with defense, the 49ers get the W in Cincinnati.
San Francisco 20-14
Spread: San Francisco
Miami Dolphins (0-2) v.s. Cleveland Browns (1-1) (CLE -3)
The two things I have learned about this Miami team is that they are miserable at home, but they are above average on the road. Chad Henne and the Miami offense will have similar success like they did against New England in Week 1 and Cameron Wake and the Dolphin front seven will be controlling the tempo up front all day.
Miami 24-16!
Spread: Miami
Denver Broncos (1-1) v.s. Tennessee Titans (1-1) (TEN -7)
I think Tennessee's win last week over the Ravens was by far the most impressive performance by any team last week. The Titans remain competitive even while Chris Johnson has been anemic rushing the ball. Denver should remain close but I look for Chris Johnson to finally break the 100 yard mark as the Titans pull out a close victory.
Tennessee 21-19
Spread: Denver
Detroit Lions (2-0) v.s. Minnesota Vikings (0-2) (DET -4)
The Lions are rolling while the Vikings are stumbling. This is a make or break week for both teams. If the Lions move to 3-0, they put themselves ahead of many teams before their schedule beings to get a little bit tougher. The Vikings need a win simply to stay afloat after their collapse against Tampa Bay last week. It's never easy for Detroit to win in Minnesota and it won't be today, but the Lions are balanced and their defense will harass Donovan McNabb enough to get by the Vikings.
Detroit 23-17
Spread: Detroit
*Houston Texans (2-0) v.s. New Orleans Saints (1-1) (NO -4)
This game on paper should be a shoot out. The Saints have been great offensively and so have the Texans. The Saints will be one of the tougher teams the Texans will see and it will be important to see how the Texans protect Matt Schaub. Houston will also be without Arian Foster, putting even more pressure on the passing game. New Orleans, with balance and a minimal amount of turnovers will control the game and the Texans will be playing catchup for most of the afternoon.
New Orleans 31-24
Spread: New Orleans
*New York Giants (1-1) v.s. Philadelphia Eagles (1-1) (PHI -5.5)
I don't think Michael Vick is truly healthy, nor do I think he has been effective anyway. The Giants have proved they can dominate games with their pass rush and I see the Giants getting lots of pressure on Vick, causing him to make many mistakes. Along with problems on offense, the Eagles have holes defensively that I think a balanced Giants attack along with a few big plays can expose. I'm taking the Giants in the upset.
New York 28-24
Spread: New York
Jacksonville Jaguars (1-1) v.s. Carolina Panthers (0-2) (CAR -4)
The Panthers have shown strides that they are coming into their own and this is the week it comes together. The Panthers will get everything going today, in particular the running attack which allows Cam Newton to throw for at least 300 yards as the Panthers handle the Jaguars with ease.
Carolina 34-13
Spread: Carolina
New York Jets (2-0) v.s. Oakland Raiders (1-1) (NYJ -4)
The Raiders could very easily be 2-0 and they are ready to expose the Jets. Mark Sanchez has not protected the ball well this year and the Raiders are ready to create some turnovers. The Jets will beat themselves today as the Raiders sneak by the Jets in an upset.
Oakland 27-20!
Spread: Oakland
Baltimore Ravens (1-1) v.s. St. Louis Rams (0-2) (BAL -4)
I don't know who will win this game because I'm not sure what team will show up. The Ravens had a major let down against Tennessee and I think they are ready to come back with a strong performance. Yet, I'm not ready to write off the Rams because I think when they're healthy, they are a strong team. I don't believe the Rams are completely healthy and I think the Ravens will come back and play more like the team that beat Pittsburgh then the team that lost to Tennessee.
Baltimore 21-17
Spread: St. Louis
Kansas City Chiefs (0-2) v.s. San Diego Chargers (1-1) (SD -15)
I don't know if things can get worse for Kansas City. They have gotten blown out in their first two games and they lost their two best players to season ending injuries. The Chargers need to win this game if they think they are a legitimate title contender. I think the Chargers minimize turnovers and Phillip Rivers and Vincent Jackson both have another big day as the Chargers move to 2-1.
San Diego 38-14
Spread: San Diego
*Green Bay Packers (2-0) v.s. Chicago Bears (1-1) (GB -4)
This should be good old fashioned football. The Packers look great, but they did expose some weaknesses on defense last week. The Bears have face their third top tier team in as many weeks and a win could prove that they still remain a Super Bowl contender. I see this game shaping up like the NFC Championship last year with Aaron Rodgers having a solid day but the Bears hanging around. The Packers will edge the Bears at Soldier Field and move to 3-0.
Green Bay 28-23
Spread: Green Bay
Arizona Cardinals (1-1) v.s. Seattle Seahawks (0-2) (ARZ -4)
The Seahawks have looked awful on offense in their first two contests. They return home this week and I think they are ready to put on a good show against Arizona. The problem is that the Kevin Kolb to Larry Fitzgerald connection is starting to heat up. Combine that with the Cardinals ability to run the ball well and you have yourself a road victory for Arizona at Quest Field.
Arizona 24-20
Spread: Seattle
*Atlanta Falcons (1-1) v.s. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1-1) (TB -1)
Both of these NFC South foes got much needed wins last week. Atlanta looked very good on offense while Tampa Bay showed they have that same will and desire that got them to 10-6 last year. I think the Atlanta defense has many holes and the Tampa offense needs to be able to take advantage of that. Josh Freeman needs to get back to playing no turnover football and if he does that, Tampa will get a nice home victory over the Falcons.
Tampa Bay 30-24!
Spread: Tampa Bay
Pittsburgh Steelers (1-1) v.s. Indianapolis Colts (0-2) (PIT -11)
With the way the Colts have looked on offense this year, I just can't see them putting up many points against the Steelers defense. What has surprised me is how uninspired the Colts defense has played. It's Sunday Night Football and a win against the Steelers might turn around their season and they might be able to hang around in a weak AFC South division. I see the Colts finally playing some defense, but there is no way the Colts mount enough points to beat the Steelers.
Pittsburgh 19-3
Spread: Pittsburgh
**Washington Redskins (2-0) v.s. Dallas Cowboys (1-1) (Even)
The big question is whether Tony Romo is healthy. If he is, I see the Cowboys getting the victory. If he isn't, I see the Redskins moving to 3-0. I believe Romo's health is somewhere in the middle, but the Dallas defense steps up and slows down Rex Grossman and the 'Skins. The Cowboys pull it out in a thriller and a very entertaining Monday Night showdown.
Dallas 27-24 OT
Spread: Dallas
Last Week: 13-3
Season: 24-8
Last Week Against Spread: 5-11
Season: 16-16
Last Week Upsets: 0-1
Season: 0-2
Last Week Big Games: 5-0
Season: 9-1
Last Week Big Games Against Spread: 2-3
Season: 7-3
Last Week Game of the Week: 0-1
Season: 1-1
Last Week Game of the Week Against Spread: 0-1
Season: 0-2
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