NFL Week 2 Picks

The first week of the season did provide some exciting moments (or exasperating if you're a Bills fan, both for the game's result and the horrible injury that occurred), but on the whole, it was a rather dull week of games. Let's hope for a rebound this week.

Falcons @ Jaguars (10.5): If Jacksonville was playing any other team, they would probably be underdogs, or at least a slight favourite, as opposed to the 10.5 points given here. After a sloppy loss at home to a Tennessee team that played poorly, the Jags get to stay home and play what will be the worst team this season. Jaguars by 14.

Colts (7) @ Titans: Indianapolis looked like a team possessed on opening night, particularly in the second half. As mentioned, the Titans didn't look good in winning. Call it a walk. Colts by 20.

Bengals (7.5) @ Browns: Day one of the Derek Anderson era in Cleveland begins. Brady Quinn will start next week. Bengals by 17.

Texans @ Panthers (7): Carolina looked good last week in beating the Rams in St. Louis, but Houston surprised a lot of people, myself included, in crushing the Chiefs. I think it'll be close, but the Panthers squeak it out. Panthers by 2.

Packers (1.5) @ Giants: With the injury to Eli Manning (reports indicate anywhere from being out for a month to starting on Sunday), this game is up in the air. Green Bay was average last week at home, and the Giants will want to prove their defensive failings in Dallas were a fluke. Giants by 3.

Saints (3.5) @ Bucs: Was New Orleans' debut game an aberration, or is this team really going to have a let down year? If they are, it won't happen in Tampa. Saints by 10.

Bills @ Steelers (10.5): Buffalo comes into this game without much good feeling; they lost a heartbreaking game to Denver at home, and have lost their back-up tight end forever, with the grim possibility that he may never walk again. If they're down early, they're done. But I think they'll keep it close. Steelers by 7.

49ers @ Rams (3.5): Neither team looked particularly good last week, but the Niners won, so the Rams should play like they need the win more. Being at home, I think they'll pull it out. Rams by 10.

Seahawks (3.5) @ Cardinals: Young teams traditionally have trouble the game after a tough loss (just look at their collapse against the Bears last year), and the Seahawks are Super Bowl contenders. Seems easy to me. Seahawks by 14.

Cowboys (5.5) @ Dolphins: Miami's home opener will likely result in another disappointment for the Dolphins. They lost to Washington, and Dallas is a lot better than Washington. Cowboys by 10.

Vikings @ Lions (3): It's a toss-up game, featuring two bad teams who are 1-0. Take the home team. Lions by 6.

Chiefs @ Bears (13.5): It's hard to give Chicago two TD's here, especially considering their inept offense. I like K.C. to cover. Bears by 7.

Raiders @ Broncos (10.5): Denver at home + Raiders anywhere + Russell signing = No chance for Oakland. Broncos by 17.

Jets @ Ravens (10): Has everyone forgotten the Jets' strong year last year? Baltimore is a good team, but so is New York. If they don't win, they'll at least cover. Ravens by 3.

Chargers @ Patriots (3.5): L.T. was right after all. The cheating scandal involving the Patriots last week might provide enough of a distraction for the elite Chargers to steal one on the road. Revenge is a dish... Chargers by 10.

Redskins @ Eagles (7.5): Philly needs a rebound game. Who better than the Skins at home? Eagles by 10.

Record: 7-7-1