NFL Week 2 Picks

Lets get right into the Week 2 picks...

Raiders (+4.5) over CHIEFS

When we last saw the Raiders and Chiefs, they were playing the role of pick 'em bracket busters by hanging around against the Chargers and Ravens. The Raiders might actually be decent and the Chiefs still have Brodie Croyle, Tyler Thigpen and Matt Cassel on their roster.

TITANS (-6.5) over Texans

That sound you just heard was people jumping off the Texans bandwagon. For the 13th year in a row, this was supposed to be the season the Texans made "the jump" to an elite team. Well, when you lose by 17 points AT HOME TO A ROOKIE QB IN HIS FIRST NFL GAME, you aren't that good. Plus Tennessee's coach has the best mustache in the bizzzness.



Patriots (-6.5) over JETS

Lets just say I think Belichick will draw up something special for Sanchez. Brady might throw for 400 yards and then blow off Suzy Kolber after the game.


PACKERS (-9.5) over Bengals

I watched my first Hard Knocks episode last night featuring the who dey Bengals. I know, I know, it's a great show and I should have seen it long ago, but Child Please. I've come to the conclusion that no matter what the Bengals do, they'll always get screwed. Exhibit A.



LIONS (+9.5) over Vikings

I was just bragging that I own Drew Brees or Adrian Peterson in every fantasy league I'm in. Peterson will probably tear both ACL's now that I've said it. I just reverse jinxed myself my knocking on my faux wood desk.


Saints (+1.5) over EAGLES

Here's a toast to the greatest fantasy QB in all the land, Drew Brees. Plus, the Eagles will either play Kevin Kolb or an injured McRib...so yeah, I'll take the best offense in the league.

FALCONS (-5.5) over Panthers

Simmons is crazy and Jake Delhomme sucks.

Rams (+10.5) over REDSKINS

Lets get one thing straight: I still think the Redskins will win. However to cover the 10.5 points, their offense would actually have to, you know, score points. That seems like a tall order, even against the worst team in the NFL. I see a lot of punting and field goals. Call it 16-9 Skins (with a Cooley TD, obviously).

JAGUARS (-3.5) over Cardinals

This game is at 1 PM ET and the Cardinals are a West Coast team. That's all I need to know.

49ERS (-1.5) over Seahawks

The Seahawks are back, but everyone knows they're a great home team, mediocre road team. Plus I'm fired up just to see Coach Singletary drop trou in the lockeroom during a halftime speech.





Bucs (+4.5) over BILLS

I picked the Patriots in my pick 'em pool last week, so I was happy to see the Bills collapse. However, I couldn't help but feel sorry for that franchise. Much like the Bengals, nothing seems to go right for their team. I say that lose haunts them the rest of the season and they'll never be confident enough to close out games. The Bucs were actually decent last week and could have scored more if not for a few errant Leftwich throws.

BRONCOS (-3.5) over Browns

While the Bengals might be cursed from that play, the Broncos use it as a springboard for a little run in September. Plus, playing the Browns always help.

Ravens (+4.5) over CHARGERS

Like any Norv Turner coached team, the Chargers always start slow. They have all the talent in the world, but lack that killer instinct. This week they face the Ravens, who haven't allowed a 100 yard rusher since the mid-80's. LDT is banged up and Darren Sproles is 5'6". Gimme the Ravens in this weeks stonecold, leadpipe lock.

Steelers (-2.5) over BEARS

This is a close game. The Steelers know how to win close games. The Bears don't.

Giants (+3) over COWBOYS

Very excited to see Jeff Feagles bang a couple of punts off the new scoreboard in Dallas. I say Dallas got lucky last week, while the Giants O-line completely dominated anything the Skins tried to do.

Colts (-2.5) over DOLPHINS

How 'bout the Wildcat??!?!? Yeah, seems D Coordinators have figured it out.

Week 2 Quick Picks
Suicide Pick 'Em: Redskins
Stone Cold, Lead Pipe Lock: Ravens (+4.5)
Last Week: 16-0. I have to check my figures, but yes, I believe that's correct.
Season: 16-0