Week 3 Pick'em

Season Record 23-9

San Francisco @ Cincinnati 

Dalton’s excellent play has been overshadowed by Cam Newton.  He is missing a number of his playmakers on offense this week.  Am I actually picking the Niners on the road?

Pick: 49ers

New England @ Buffalo

If the Bills win this game I will lose all confidence in my ability to understand the NFL.  They have been impressive, but this is Tom Brady were talking about.  Not the Chiefs or Raiders.  If you don’t love both of these quarterbacks I hate you.

Pick: Patriots

Houston @ New Orleans

This is another one of those games that will go a long way in establishing the Texans as a team to be taken seriously.  Unfortunately for them, they enter the Super Dome.  Brees and Co. will win a shootout.

Pick: New Orleans

New York G @ Philadelphia

The Giants have been decimated by injuries and Manning looks shaky as a result.  The Eagles can’t go 1-2.

Pick: Eagles

Miami @ Cleveland

Hillis out?  That limits the ability of the Browns to control the clock.  I’m not sure they can keep up with the Dolphins.

Pick: Dolphins

Denver @ Tennessee

Receiver injuries last week resulted in Tebow lining up out wide.  That’s not a good thing for the Broncos.  Chris Johnson should get back on track this week, if not, when?

Pick: Titans

Detroit @ Minnesota 

Last week Adrian Peterson played like a beast, and it still wasn’t enough to get the Vikings the win.  I don’t know what else he can do against the Lions.

Pick: Lions

Jacksonville @ Carolina

An early matchup of the two highest drafted QB’s this year.  Newton has been exceptional, and you know Gabbert has been itching to show off his skills.  Panthers being at home makes the difference but it’ll be close.

Pick: Panthers

Kansas City @ San Diego

This is one of my survival picks this week.  Chargers at home should blow the Chiefs away.

Pick: Chargers

New York J @ Oakland

Trap game?  Maybe, but I still think the Jets defense is too good to let this one get out of hand.  The Raiders showed they can’t close out games last week.

Pick: Jets

Baltimore @ St Louis

On again off again?  That logic would suggest the Ravens win this one.  I like the Rams young team but without Steven Jackson, I don’t know that Bradford has enough weapons to win it alone.

Pick: Ravens

Atlanta @ Tampa Bay

This should be a war, big divisional game early between 1-1 teams.  The Falcons had an emotional win last week.  I just have a feeling the Bucs are going to be tuned up for this one.

Pick: Buccaneers

Arizona @ Seattle

The Seahawks get Sidney Rice back this week and are always a tough opponent at home.  The Cardinals are much improved with Kolb at the helm and Jackson shouldn’t be a starter.

Pick: Cardinals

Green Bay @ Chicago

The Bears are dinged up, but at home will prove to be a tough out.  The Bears offensive line is missing Gabe Carimi.  If Cutler makes it through the game alive, it’ll be close.  I’ll still take Mr. Rodgers.

Pick: Packers

Pittsburgh @ Indianapolis

Well, here we go with the primetime games that suck now with Manning out.  Hopefully the Steelers are up by 30 at half so I can get some sleep.

Pick: Steelers

Washington @ Dallas

Dallas is the better football team, but the Redskins hot start is not by accident.  Shanahan showing that he is still a great coach.

Pick: Cowboys