| Matchup | Adam's Pick | Eric's Pick |
|---|---|---|
Raiders at Bills | Bills | Bills |
Packers at Panthers | Packers | Packers |
Chiefs at Lions | Lions | Lions |
Browns at Colts | Browns | Browns |
Buccaneers at Vikings | Buccaneers | Buccaneers |
Bears at Saints | Saints | Saints |
Jaguars at Jets | Jets | Jets |
Seahawks at Steelers | Steelers | Steelers |
Ravens at Titans | Ravens | Ravens |
Cardinals at Redskins | Cardinals | Cardinals |
Cowboys at 49ers | 49ers | Cowboys |
Bengals at Broncos | Broncos | Broncos |
Texans at Dolphins | Texans | Texans |
Chargers at Patriots | Patriots | Chargers |
Eagles at Falcons | Falcons | Eagles |
Rams at Giants | Giants | Rams |
Adam | Eric | |
Week 1 Record / Season Standings | 8-8 | 10-6 |
The predictions here come from Adam and correspond to his picks.
Oakland Raiders at Buffalo Bills
Well, I basically don't know what to make of either of these teams because it's so early. Last week the Bills routed a playoff team from last year in their house (Arrowhead Stadium), and the Raiders eked out a win against the talent-depleted Broncos. The Fighting Fitzpatricks move to 2-0.
Prediction: Bills 23 – Raiders 16
Green Bay Packers at Carolina Panthers
Cam Newton made a nice debut but now meets the defending world champs at full health. No 400-yard days against this team. Aaron Rodgers and company roll especially with the Panthers’ best player, Jon Beason, out for the year.
Well, I basically don't know what to make of either of these teams because it's so early. Last week the Bills routed a playoff team from last year in their house (Arrowhead Stadium), and the Raiders eked out a win against the talent-depleted Broncos. The Fighting Fitzpatricks move to 2-0.
Prediction: Bills 23 – Raiders 16
Green Bay Packers at Carolina Panthers
Cam Newton made a nice debut but now meets the defending world champs at full health. No 400-yard days against this team. Aaron Rodgers and company roll especially with the Panthers’ best player, Jon Beason, out for the year.
Prediction: Packers 34 – Panthers 14
Kansas City Chiefs at Detroit Lions
The Lions are a really dangerous offense when Matt Stafford is healthy, which he is right now. The defensive front for Detroit is so good it makes the other weaknesses on the defense negligible, and nobody can cover Calvin Johnson. There's finally hope in the Motor City, and Lions fans are gonna be nuts at Ford Field to get their woe begotten franchise to 2-0.
Prediction: Lions 31 – Chiefs 17
Cleveland Browns at Indianapolis Colts
The Colts are a team without their leader in Peyton Manning, and it showed dramatically in week one. The Browns are better than they were against Cincinnati last week. They will run the ball and control the clock against Kerry Collins’ Colts who aren't used to playing from behind. The Colts aren't as bad as Week 1’s 34-7 drubbing would indicate, but they are now a lower tier team.
Prediction: Browns 17 – Colts 13
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Minnesota Vikings
Josh Freeman is a much better quarterback than Donovan McNabb at this point in their respective careers, and the fact that McNabb threw for a paltry 39 yards last week cannot be a good sign. The Bucs are a talented, young team, and I don't foresee an 0-2 start.
Kansas City Chiefs at Detroit Lions
The Lions are a really dangerous offense when Matt Stafford is healthy, which he is right now. The defensive front for Detroit is so good it makes the other weaknesses on the defense negligible, and nobody can cover Calvin Johnson. There's finally hope in the Motor City, and Lions fans are gonna be nuts at Ford Field to get their woe begotten franchise to 2-0.
Prediction: Lions 31 – Chiefs 17
Cleveland Browns at Indianapolis Colts
The Colts are a team without their leader in Peyton Manning, and it showed dramatically in week one. The Browns are better than they were against Cincinnati last week. They will run the ball and control the clock against Kerry Collins’ Colts who aren't used to playing from behind. The Colts aren't as bad as Week 1’s 34-7 drubbing would indicate, but they are now a lower tier team.
Prediction: Browns 17 – Colts 13
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Minnesota Vikings
Josh Freeman is a much better quarterback than Donovan McNabb at this point in their respective careers, and the fact that McNabb threw for a paltry 39 yards last week cannot be a good sign. The Bucs are a talented, young team, and I don't foresee an 0-2 start.
Prediction: Buccaneers 27 – Vikings 20
Chicago Bears at New Orleans Saints
It's hard to say the Bears still suck after they demolished the Falcons in Week 1, but I think the Saints are simply better than Chicago. New Orleans will throw the ball all over at home, and Jay Cutler will turn into his old, turnover-prone self. The Saints will be on the better end of a shootout.
Chicago Bears at New Orleans Saints
It's hard to say the Bears still suck after they demolished the Falcons in Week 1, but I think the Saints are simply better than Chicago. New Orleans will throw the ball all over at home, and Jay Cutler will turn into his old, turnover-prone self. The Saints will be on the better end of a shootout.
Prediction: Saints 34 – Bears 24
Jacksonville Jaguars at New York Jets
Traveling to the Meadowlands to face a tough Jets team will be too tall a task for a Jags team with very little firepower. Even if the Jets struggle offensively, they'll manufacture more points than Jacksonville.
Jacksonville Jaguars at New York Jets
Traveling to the Meadowlands to face a tough Jets team will be too tall a task for a Jags team with very little firepower. Even if the Jets struggle offensively, they'll manufacture more points than Jacksonville.
Prediction: Jets 20 – Jaguars 10
Seattle Seahawks at Pittsburgh Steelers
The Seahawks lost by 16 to the 49ers, and the Steelers are pissed off defending AFC champs who just got stomped by their arch-rivals. The Steelers are mad and the Seahawks will feel their wrath.
Prediction: Steelers 28 – Seahawks 9
Baltimore Ravens at Tennessee Titans
The Ravens looked Super Bowl-caliber in Week 1, and the Titans looked like a team with a new coach, a new quarterback, and a lot to learn. Ravens roll.
Seattle Seahawks at Pittsburgh Steelers
The Seahawks lost by 16 to the 49ers, and the Steelers are pissed off defending AFC champs who just got stomped by their arch-rivals. The Steelers are mad and the Seahawks will feel their wrath.
Prediction: Steelers 28 – Seahawks 9
Baltimore Ravens at Tennessee Titans
The Ravens looked Super Bowl-caliber in Week 1, and the Titans looked like a team with a new coach, a new quarterback, and a lot to learn. Ravens roll.
Prediction: Ravens 24 – Titans 10
Arizona Cardinals at Washington Redskins
Full disclosure: I have no idea what to make of Rex Grossman or the Redskins. I'm gonna stick with my gut and say Grossman is the same man I saw bungle his way out of Chicago, and Kevin Kolb will be able to outscore him.
Arizona Cardinals at Washington Redskins
Full disclosure: I have no idea what to make of Rex Grossman or the Redskins. I'm gonna stick with my gut and say Grossman is the same man I saw bungle his way out of Chicago, and Kevin Kolb will be able to outscore him.
Prediction: Cardinals 20 – Redskins 16
Dallas Cowboys at San Francisco 49ers
Because I have lost all dignity, I must cling to hope.
Dallas Cowboys at San Francisco 49ers
Because I have lost all dignity, I must cling to hope.
Prediction: 49ers 23 – Cowboys 20
Cincinnati Bengals at Denver Broncos
To me this is a pick ‘em game, but I still think Kyle Orton at home can beat a young Bengals squad. I just can't see Cincy being two games over .500 at any point this year.
Prediction: Broncos 24 – Bengals 17
Houston Texans at Miami Dolphins
Chad Henne was imprressive for Miami in the opener, but the Texans should have a little too much firepower for the Dolphins. Matt Schaub and Andre Johnson will light up the scoreboard.
Prediction: Texans 28 – Dolphins 23
San Diego Chargers at New England Patriots
New England looked like a well-oiled machine already in Week 1; Week 2 should be even better. Conversely, San Diego struggled quite a bit to find their rhythm against the Vikings. I'll take the Pats comfortably at home.
Prediction: Patriots 34 – Chargers 24
Philadelphia Eagles at Atlanta Falcons
No real reason here, but I just don't see a team as good as the Falcons going 0-2, especially in their home opener against former franchise player Mike Vick. I'll take Atlanta to pound the ball, win the turnover battle, and come out on top.
Prediction: Falcons 27 – Eagles 24
St. Louis Rams at New York Giants
With Stephen Jackson dinged up and Sam Bradford nursing a bad finger, I'll take the Giants to win at home despite all their defensive injuries.
Prediction: Giants 20 – Rams 14
Cincinnati Bengals at Denver Broncos
To me this is a pick ‘em game, but I still think Kyle Orton at home can beat a young Bengals squad. I just can't see Cincy being two games over .500 at any point this year.
Prediction: Broncos 24 – Bengals 17
Houston Texans at Miami Dolphins
Chad Henne was imprressive for Miami in the opener, but the Texans should have a little too much firepower for the Dolphins. Matt Schaub and Andre Johnson will light up the scoreboard.
Prediction: Texans 28 – Dolphins 23
San Diego Chargers at New England Patriots
New England looked like a well-oiled machine already in Week 1; Week 2 should be even better. Conversely, San Diego struggled quite a bit to find their rhythm against the Vikings. I'll take the Pats comfortably at home.
Prediction: Patriots 34 – Chargers 24
Philadelphia Eagles at Atlanta Falcons
No real reason here, but I just don't see a team as good as the Falcons going 0-2, especially in their home opener against former franchise player Mike Vick. I'll take Atlanta to pound the ball, win the turnover battle, and come out on top.
Prediction: Falcons 27 – Eagles 24
St. Louis Rams at New York Giants
With Stephen Jackson dinged up and Sam Bradford nursing a bad finger, I'll take the Giants to win at home despite all their defensive injuries.
Prediction: Giants 20 – Rams 14
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