Predictions for Week 2

Ok, Let's get these pciks rolling:

Car at Atl  Winner: Atl

          Jake Delhomme has been horrid in his last two games and the Panthers backups aren't much better at this point. Against a defense that has John Abraham on it, I highly doubt the Panthers offense with be able to get in rythm and the Falcons potent Offense should wear down the Panthers D over time to pull out the victory.

Min at Det   Winner: Min

           This seems like a no brainer. A rookie quarterback is facing one of the best defenses in the league and will like lose his entire running game to the effects of the Williams wall. This shouldn;t be close.

Cin at Gb   Winner: Cin 
   
          This is probably the biggest upset I'll pick this week. I can see this game going either way, but with the way the Bengals defense played against the Broncos (miracle touchdown aside) and how anemic the Packers offense looked against the Bears, I think the Bengals will be able to squeak by and win. To do that they will have to be careful and watch the blitzs of the Packers.

Oak at Kc    Winner: Oak

           Oakland looked really good on monday night. Thier running game seemed to have really come together well and against a changing KC defense, they should be able to make enough plays to win. Also, the Raiders defense is underrated and will be in Brodie Croyle's (Matt Cassell is very unlikely to start) face most of the game.

Ari at Jac    Winner: Ari

          In spite of the outcome of the game against San francisco, the Cardinals still showed a solid offense and a tough, physical defense that can play with any team. I believe that this Arizona D will do a good enough job containing David Garrad and the Jags passing offense that the Cardinals will win.

Ne at Nyj      Winner: Nyj

          This game come down to the defenses. Can the Jets defense contain the star power of Brady, Taylor, Moss and Welker? Can the Pats defense hold in the Jets running game and force Mark Sanchez to beat the Pats for three downs instead of one? I think the first is more likely and so I went with the Jets,

No at Phi      Winner: No

          With no Donovan McNabb to lead the offense, I think the Eagles offense is paltry at best. New Orleans wins by a fair margin.

Hou at Ten     Winner: Ten

           Tennessee's offensive and defensive lines are just too strong to be effectively contained by the Texans, and he who wins the trenches, wins the day.

Stl at Was        Winner: Was

         In spite of the loss to the Giants, the Redskins showed great toughness and grit against a much better Giants team. The Rams are still rebilding and the process doesn;t get easier when facing the Redkins after being beat by the Giants.

Tb at Buf           Winner: Buf

         Many Bills fans are still suffering from what happened last week. This game should be a good pick-me-up. The Bucs offense is predictable and the defense is no longer what it once was. Buffalo wins going away.

Sea at Sf             Winner: Sf

           With Mike Sngletary at the helm, the 49ers are the real deal. Singletary's aggresive style will get Matt Hasselback crushed by an improved and motivated D.


Pit at Chi              Winner: Pit

         This is really a toss up. The best I can say is that Big ben will find a way to win. I don;t know how, but he will.

Cle at Den           Winner: Cle

         This may shock some, but I think it's obvious. The Browns played better against a better defense last week than did the Broncos against a worse defense. When you only win games like that with 'miracle' catches, you are in bug trouble.

Bal at Sd               Winner: Bal

         The defense of the Ravens showed better than did that of the Chargers. Also, Rivers is an immature punk who's constant  taunting is going to cost the Chargers a game on of these days. The Ravens have none of that distractiing garbage going on in thier locker room and will hammer Rivers into submission without his favorite hand-off weapon, Ladainian Tomlinson.

Nyg at Dal          Winner: Nyg

            The Giants are the better team. In every facet of the game they continously show thier ability to beat a team. Period end of discussion.

Ind at Mia            Winner: Ind

          The Colts high powered offense wont; slow down and if the Dolphins thought playing John Abraham was hard, Dwight Freeney is completely healthy. Have fun Jake Long.