Thursday, September 11, 2014

NFL Week 2 Predictions

Week 1 was a pretty good week, I went 11-5 in my picks.  It probably would've been better but with the typical first week upsets, its hard to pick the NFL anymore, but it sure is fun.  No more time to waste week 2 starts tonight lets get to it.

Steelers (1-0) @ Ravens (0-1)
The Ravens have had a tough week, not only losing to Cincinnati but the growing investigation into the Ray Rice scandal.  This may be a homer pick but I feel the Ravens have a strong performance tonight, because if they don't this season could start to spin out of control.
PREDICTION: Ravens

Falcons (1-0) @ Bengals (1-0)
Both of these teams had impressive week 1 wins over division opponents.  Only thing that worries me about Cincy was their lack of producing touchdowns.  Matt Ryan wont throw for over 400 yards again, but I don't think he'll need to.
PREDICTION: Falcons

Dolphins (1-0) @ Bills (1-0)
Another match up of surprising week 1 winners.  Miami shutout Brady and the Pats in the second half and Buffalo beat a talented Bears squad.  This could be a sleeper pick for potential game of the week.
PREDICTION: Bills

Saints (0-1) @ Browns (0-1)
Cleveland showed a ton of fight last week in Pittsburgh, but still came up with the loss.  New Orleans weren't able to out shoot Atlanta in their high scoring affair.  I find it hard to believe that New Orleans could drop to 0-2 on the season.
PREDICTION: Saints

Cowboys (0-1) @ Titans (1-0)
Week 1 was tough for the Cowboys, their stadium was taken over by 49er fans and Tony Romo threw 3 interceptions.  The Titans however looked very good in a first week upset over Kansas City.  Could be another long season for Cowboy fans.
PREDICTION: Titans

Lions (1-0) @ Panthers (1-0)
Detroit had an impressive, dominating performance against the Giants on Monday.  Carolina also got a win and Cam Newton should be ready to suit up on Sunday, good for the Panthers but you got to believe he'll be a tad bit rusty.
PREDICTION: Lions

Patriots (0-1) @ Vikings (1-0)
I don't hang a lot on Minnesota's win over St. Louis in week 1, they are a dumpster fire right now.  New England had a rare week 1 loss, kind of like New Orleans, I can't fathom a legitimate Super Bowl contender dropping to 0-2.
PREDICTION: Patriots

Cardinals (1-0) @ Giants (0-1)
This might be my craziest pick of the week.  The Giants looked awful in week 1, Eli Manning only completed about 50% of his passes and threw 2 picks.  No reason to think they can rebound but maybe the home crowd throws some much needed energy their way.
PREDICTION: Giants

Jaguars (0-1) @ Redskins (0-1)
I have to give kudos to the Jags, they took a big lead on Philly and had them on the ropes for most of the game in week 1.  Washington looked bad, RGIII needs to start playing better because if he throws up another stinker against the Jags, trouble will be a brewing.
PREDICTION: Redskins

Rams (0-1) @ Buccaneers (0-1)
Not much to build on with either of these teams after week 1.  St. Louis will continue to struggle with no answer at QB.  Tampa should be better and with this game at home, definitely have to give the edge to them.
PREDICTION: Buccaneers

Seahawks (1-0) @ Chargers (0-1)
Seattle looked like they were ready to successfully defend their Super Bowl championship with the opening nigh demolition of Green Bay.  Things probably wont end well for San Diego here but I guess anything is possible.
PREDICTION: Seahawks

Chiefs (0-1) @ Broncos (1-0)
Not a good week for Kansas City to try and get their first win of 2014.  Jamaal Charles was a complete non factor in their week 1 loss.  That can't happen again if they want any chance of beating Denver.
PREDICTION: Broncos

Jets (1-0) @ Packers (0-1)
Yes, the Jets won their opener but it was a very sloppy performance and it was against the lowly Oakland Raiders.  Last week for the Packers was just a minor speed bump in their season, we see the typical Aaron Rodgers this week.
PREDICTION: Packers

Texans (1-0) @ Raiders (0-1)
Tough break for the Texans to not have Clowney for the next month or so, even worse that he blamed his injury on the NRG Stadium turf.  I liked what I saw from Derek Carr in week 1 but it will still be a season's worth of growing pains for him and the Raiders.
PREDICTION: Texans

Bears (0-1) @ 49ers (1-0)
San Francisco opens it's new stadium coming off an impressive win at "Jerry's World" last week.  Chicago might be one of the most disappointing teams from week 1.  Too much emotion in the stands for this nationally televised game for Chicago to overcome.
PREDICTION: 49ers

Eagles (1-0) @ Colts (0-1)
Both teams mounted huge comebacks in their week 1 battles.  One succeeded, and one did not.  Indianapolis is a dark horse pick for a Super Bowl this season, that pick could take a huge hit with an 0-2 start.
PREDICTION: Colts

Week 1 Record: 11-5

Season Record: 11-5

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