NFL Picks - Week 2

Ok, let's get into this again. As I continue doing my picks I'm sure I will be changing things around and reformatting it... For this week I've decided not to try and guess the exact score, I will just pick the winner and give my thoughts about the match-up... also, I will add each teams' records this time around.

*Fun Fact* 12 out of the 16 games are pitting a team who won last week against a team that lost, only two games feature teams that both won (PIT/TEN & HOU/WAS), and two games will showcase two winless teams (PHI/DET & STL/OAK.)

Note, my picks are the bold teams and the starred games (*) are divisional match-ups

1:00 Games:

*Baltimore (1-0) @ Cincinnati (0-1) - If Baltimore's defense plays like it did on Monday Night, no T.O., Ocho Cinco, Michael Irving or Jerry Rice on the field could help The Bengals win. I think The Ravens will keep their streak going.

Miami (1-0) @ Minnesota (0-1) - Minnesota wants to rebound, they are at home and will likely pounce hard on Miami. The Vikes also have the extra two days of rest and game planning since they played last Thursday in the season opener.

Chicago (1-0) @ Dallas (0-1) - Dallas wants to rebound, they are at home and will likely pounce hard on Chicago... woah, de ja vu... Anyway, this is a Cowboys blog and I will always more than likely pick Dallas to win. I think they have a good shot at this one, as long as they cut down on the mistakes and penalties.

Philly (0-1) @ Detroit (0-1) - Detroit's record should have an asterisk next to it because of the way that they lost to Chicago last week. The Lions are starting their climb once again to become a contender, although QB Stafford is out due to injury. Philly's QB Kevin Kolb only played a half and didn't look good before he got a concussion and Michael Vick came in for the second half. Vick brought the team on the brink of a huge comeback passing for over 150 yards while also rushing for over 100 yards. Vick will be starting this week due to Kolb's concussion and I think he gives The Eagles the best shot to win.

Arizona (1-0) @ Atlanta (0-1) - Arizona is good, there's no doubt, but they are seriously missing Kurt Warner and Anquan Bolden, I think Atlanta will take advantage of this and should win convincingly.

Kansas City (1-0) @ Cleveland (0-1) - Kansas City is looking good this year with their new coaches and QB Matt Cassell is looking good, Cleveland is not looking that good, in fact I'm trying to rack my brain to think of how they played last week and I can't recall anything they did, good or bad.

Buffalo (0-1) @ Green Bay (1-0) - Green Bay is a well oiled machine and should roll over Buffalo with no problem, especially being at Lambeau.

Pittsburgh (1-0) @ Tennessee (1-0) - Pittsburgh is sorely missing it's QB Roethelisburger (sp), but the defense is still damn good... I think Chris Johnson is better though... As long as Vince Young just keeps handing it off to Johnson and doesn't try anything crazy like passing, Tennessee should easily take this game.

*Tampa Bay (1-0) @ Carolina (0-1) - I don't know much about how Tampa Bay did... I know they beat Cleveland last week but that's about it. Carolina... I think their quarterback is hurt or something and they might actually start my homie Jimmy Clausen from Notre Dame. That's really the only reason I'm picking the Panthers.

4:00 Games:

St. Louis (0-1) @ Oakland (0-1) - This is another tough team to pick. Rookie QB Bradford vs Suckie QB Jason Campbell... I guess I'll go with experience for this one. Honestly I really wanted to pick St. Louis but for some reason something is telling me The Raiders will win... I dunno.

Seattle (1-0) @ Denver (0-1) - Denver's not the team they once were, there are definitely good things going on but I think they need a couple years to mature... Seattle is benefiting nicely from Pete Carroll's direction and I think they will go into Denver and take a 'W'.

Houston (1-0) @ Washington (1-0) - Houston looks dangerous this year and Washington looks mediocre. Maybe I'm biased against The Redskins because of last week, but I really don't think the 'New' Redskins will be ready for Houston this week, even being at home again. For Washington to win, Houston will need a couple horrible plays and about a hundred yards in penalties, then maybe.

Jacksonville (1-0) @ San Diego (0-1) - San Diego is pissed they couldn't take care of business in Arrowhead on Monday Night. I expect them to bounce back at home... just thinking of The Chargers I can already see Philip River's fiery temper leading a late 4th quarter drive for the win... this time they will win.

*New England (1-0) @ NY Jets (0-1) - This game is going to be a good one. I really don't know who will win this match-up... Behind Rex Ryan, these Jets have a good shot at winning although The Patriots are looking like they did during their undefeated regular season, so we'll see. I am picking the Jets though... just because...

SNF:

NY Giants (1-0) @ Indy (0-1) - The Manning Bowl... Brother vs Brother... It's anyone's game... well to be more specific, it'll be Indy's game. The Giant's are good but Indy should own them at home. Peyton doesn't like two loses in a row.

MNF:

New Orleans (1-0) @ San Fransisco (0-1) - If someone wants a sure-thing in a straight up pick I would go with this game and pick New Orleans. They have the extra two days of rest, they have the talent and I think they are defending Super Bowl champions, or so I've heard. San Fransisco on the other hand is having their fair share of problems right now, the most recent being Alex Smith and Head Coach Singletary's public disagreements. New Orleans will win, mark my words.