Well Week 1 in the NFL surprised me a lot and taught a whole lot about how this season is going to be like. One thing I've learned is that this season is going to be way more competitive. Your still gonna have game where the obvious favorite wins by a whole bunch in some cases, but your also going to have games that will come down to the wire every single week. Last week I did not have a good record at picking NFL game, but lets see if I can turn things around this week.
Cardinals (1-0) at Falcons (0-1). The Falcons went into overtime against the Steelers and gave up a huge run to Medenhall for a TD. Other than that, the defense played really good, and the offense obviously had troubles against the Pitt D. The Cardinals did not play a very good opponent at all in Week 1 and I'm not sure they will be ready for a team like the Falcons. The Cardinals have alot of questions and they will not solve them in Week 2. Falcons.
Ravens (1-0) at Bengals (0-1). Both teams faced two very different opponents in Week 1. Baltimore played a more defensive oriented team, Jets, and the Bengals faced a very good offense, Patriots. The Ravens shut down any offense the Jets thought they had in Week 1, and the Bengals couldn't keep up with Brady and the Pats. Defense will decide this one and Baltimore has plenty of it. Ravens
Chiefs (1-0) at Browns (0-1). The Chiefs proved that they could compete for the AFC West title in Week 1 by beating San Diego, and the Browns proved that they will finish last in the AFC North. The running game of the Chiefs will be too much for the Browns to stop, and who knows Dwayne Bowe might even record a touchdown. Browns are just not good. Chiefs
Bears (1-0) at Cowboys (0-1). If it wasn't for Calvin Johnson's miscue in the endzone both teams would be winless after Week 1. Bears really didn't impress me too much as they heavily relied on Matt Forte. The Cowboys couldn't even beat the "worst" team in the NFC East, the Redskins. Based on talent on both teams, I will pick the Cowboys to win this one at home. They have to redeem themselves after that mockery. Cowboys
Eagles (0-1) at Lions (0-1). No Kolb, but they have Vick. Vick was really impressive against a Packers defense who many NFL analysts have in their Top 5 defenses. The Lions proved that they are not a 0-16 team, that they were a couple of years ago, so I think this game will be farely close. The Eagles will have TOO much to offer against the Lions though. Eagles
Bills (0-1) at Packers (1-0). The most explosive offensive player for the Bills didn't do anything for the Bills against the Dolphins, C.J Spiller. I think the Packers will look to shut the rookie down for another week, and maybe get Aaron Rodgers back into Pro-Bowl quality. Rodgers didn't impress me against the Eagles to make me say he still is the best QB in the league. Packers
Steelers (1-0) at Titans (1-0). Chris Johnson had another really good game to start off the season, but it was to the Raiders who can't stop much of anything (Scott). The Steelers had a tough time against the Falcons in Week 1, but were able to come out with a win. McFadden had a really good performance against the Titan defense in Week 1, so I expect the Steelers to push the run as hard as they can. Steelers
Dolphins (1-0) at Vikings (0-1). Vikings played really good defense against the Saints, and the Dolphins failed to establish that awesome running back combo they had last year against the Bills. Adrian Peterson will have a good game against Miami, and the Viking D will shut down the running dou once again. Vikings
Buccaneers (1-0) at Panthers (0-1). If it wasn't for Hakeem Nicks in Week 1 the Panthers would have dominated the Giants with their defense who forced a numerous amount of turnovers. The only weapon that sort of resembles Nicks is Mike Williams who Josh Freeman LOVES going to. I think the Panthers running game will get back on track in Week 2 because if Peyton Hillis can do that against the Bucs, so can Williams and Stewart. Panthers
Seahawks (1-0) at Broncos (0-1). The Broncos couldn't stop David Garrad and the Jaguars passing game in Week 1. The Seahawks somehow demolished the 49ers in Week 1, but I can not say that Pete has turned that team around that fast. I will not believe it. Broncos win this one. I have too. Broncos
Rams (0-1) at Raiders (0-1). The most intersting game of the week. Make sure you Tevo this one. Of course I'm kidding. The only thing worse than this game would be if it was the Rams and the Browns. I really have a feeling Jason Campbell is going to have a pretty good game against St. Louis and Raiders will be able to shut down any passing game the Rams have. This one is for you Scott. Raiders
Patriots (1-0) at Jets (0-1). The Jets defense look amazing against the Ravens except for all of the penalties they had. I heart says pick the Patriots on this one, but my mind says that the Jets defense is just that good to let Brady torch them through the air. If you didn't know me really well, here is a random fact. I think will my heart more than my mind. So New England don't make me mad. Patriots
Jaguars (1-0) at Chargers (0-1). The Chargers had a hard time stopping the running game by Jamal Charles and Thomas Jones. The Jaguars have one running back named Maurice Jones-Drew. MJD will have good numbers against San Diego, but will not be enough that Phillip Rivers can't handle. Passing game for Chargers does really well without Vincent Jackson. Chargers
Texans (1-0) at Redskins (1-0). Well the Redskins didn't really surprise me against the Cowboys. It was more like the Cowboys disappointed me. The Texans on the other hand really impressed me. I thought they were going to be better from previous years, but they torched the Colts. Arian Foster did most of the work, that is the surprising part of it. Texans win this one comfortably. Texans.
Giants (1-0) at Colts (0-1). Story line for the Giants: Hakeem Nicks is a touchdown machine. Story line for the Colts: Manning is a monster, but the Colts running defense isn't. Even though the Colts let that many points by them in Week 1, I don't think they will be THAT surprised by the running game this week. Giants will score, but the Colts will score more. Colts
Saints (1-0) at 49ers (0-1). The most disappointing team in Week 1 was the 49ers. After believing they could win the NFC West, which they still could do, they got waxed by the Seahawks. If Seahawks can rack up that many, the Saints will be able to score easily. Saints
Revised Predictions Week 2
NFC East
1. Giants (#3 Seed)
2. Cowboys
3. Eagles
4. Redskins
NFC North
1. Vikings (#2 Seed)
2. Packers (#5 Seed)
3. Lions
4. Bears
NFC South
1. Saints (#1 Seed)
2. Falcons (#6 Seed)
3. Panthers
4. Buccaneers
NFC West
1. 49ers (#4 Seed)
2. Cardinals
3. Seahawks
4. Rams
AFC East
1. Patriots (#4)
2. Jets (#5)
3. Dolphins
4. Bills
AFC North
1. Ravens (#1)
2. Steelers
3. Bengals
4. Browns
AFC South
1. Colts (#2)
2. Texans (#6)
3. Titans
4. Jaguars
AFC West
1. Chargers (#3)
2. Chiefs
3. Broncos
4. Raiders
NFC Playoffs
1. Saints
2. Vikings
3. Giants
4. 49ers
5. Packers
6. Falcons
AFC Playoffs
1. Ravens
2. Colts
3. Chargers
4. Patriots
5. Jets.
6. Texans
Playoffs
1. Saints vs. 5. Packers
2. Vikings vs. 3. Giants
1. Ravens vs. 6.Texans
2. Colts vs. 5. Jets
1. Saints vs. 2. Vikings
1. Ravens vs. 5. Jets
1. Saints vs 5. Jets
5. Jets
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