Week 2 Pick'em

Chicago @ New Orleans

Both of these teams were very impressive in week 1.  The Bears, and more specifically Jay Cutler, silenced a lot of critics in the upset blowout over the Falcons.  The Saints head home in need of a win. 

Pick: Saints

Kansas City @ Detroit

The Chiefs laid a serious egg at home against Buffalo.  This team is better than they showed, but losing Eric Berry for the season is critical.  The Lions lived up to the hype and the way they stopped the Bucs rushing attack (without Nick Fairley) was impressive.

Pick: Lions

Jacksonville @ New York J

The Jets got an early Christmas gift from Tony Romo last week, but that shouldn’t hide the fact they were outplayed for most of the game.  Jack Del Rio is a heck of a football coach and only proved that by beating the Titans with Luke McCown at the helm.

Pick: Jets

Oakland @ Buffalo

The Bills shut me up hard, even though I’ve always been a big Ryan Fitzpatrick supporter.  One of these teams will start 2-0, but I’ll take the Bills at home as the Raiders secondary looked shaky against the Broncos.

Pick: Bills

Arizona @ Washington

The Cardinals pulled out a win, but I can’t gauge how improved the Panthers are.  The Redskins pulled off the upset and Rex Grossman looks like he is buying what Shanahan is selling.

Pick: Redskins

Baltimore @ Tennessee

The Ravens had the most impressive performance week 1.  The Titans got upset and Chris Johnson is behind schedule.

Pick: Ravens

Seattle @ Pittsburgh

The Steelers got smashed by their fiercest rival in week 1. Thankfully the perfect recipe is a home game against the Seahawks.

Pick: Steelers

Packers @ Panthers

Last year’s best team visits last year’s worst team.  The Panthers look much improved, but the Packers have shown me nothing to indicate they have given up the thrown.

Pick: Packers

Tampa Bay @ Minnesota

Donovan McNabb is on pace to pass for 624 yards….this entire season.  His decline has been rapid, and the Bucs have serious aspirations of getting into the playoffs.  We get one week closer to the Ponder era.

Pick: Buccaneers

Cleveland @ Indianapolis

Just when we thought the Browns had taken a step forward they prove once again that they are in fact……The Browns.  The first game was going to be rough without Peyton but the Colts now have to face reality.  I think they’ll have an inspired effort at home.

Pick: Colts

Dallas @ San Francisco

The Cowboys were very impressive on the road in a charged New York atmosphere.  Ted Ginn Jr saved the Niners last week, it won’t be déjà vu.

Pick: Cowboys

Houston @ Miami

The Texans are riding high but will face a tough Miami team.  The secondary got lit up so Schaub should have an opportunity to put up big numbers. Miami is a team the Texans must beat if they want to be taken seriously as a contender.

Pick: Texans

San Diego @ New England

Expect an air show when these two teams square off.  Could be an AFC Championship preview and should come down to whoever has the ball last. 

Pick: Brady…I mean the Patriots

Cincinnati @ Denver

No one will be watching this game outside of Colorado and Ohio.  Even though I’m a huge Tebow supporter, Orton doesn’t deserve this treatment from fans.  He is a solid starting quarterback.

Pick: Broncos

Philadelphia @ Atlanta

During the regular season, Matt Ryan is great at home.  This should be a thriller and although the Eagles should win the NFC, the Falcons grab hand them a loss (one of very few this season).

Pick: Falcons

St. Louis @ New York G

The Giants secondary is in shambles and they are really banged up.  The only team with more critical injuries than them is the Rams.  In the Infirmary Bowl, I’ll take the Giants.  Bradford needs more time to get used to McDaniels offence and his new receivers.

Pick: Giants

Season: 9-7