My picks for Week 2 of the NFL season (based on my thoughts, my research and what I think ONLY!):

Disclamer: These are my picks and opinions only. If you make picks and/or bet money, favors or whatever based on what is listed below with whomever or wherever, that is on you. If you win, great! Let me know (or even send me a small cut of the profits...lol!) If not, don't bitch. These picks does have 50/50 odds. Better than the lottery. If some team chokes a game due to..whatever...not my fault. I will be mad too.

Disclaimer done: Let the games begin!

 

New York Jets at New England: Thursday night on NFL Network: I forgot to post this pick before the game, but I would have chosen the Patriots in a blowout. Well, that didn't happen, rain notwithstanding. Brady needs some real receivers, especially now with Amendola now out with injury for a while. This season, Brady will show why he is a future Hall of Famer if he can get this weak bunch of receivers and running backs into the playoffs. Should have kept Welker. Hope the Gronk gets back real soon! Geno Smith may be a good QB...in 5 years. Sanchez..probably never. Take your money, sit on the bench, rehab that shoulder and wait till next year...and hope another team gives you a shot. Oh, and lose that headband! You look like a total p***y! I cannot believe he is Latino...wow!

New England 13 New York Jets 10. Final

Miami at Indianapolis The Colts barely got by Oakland at home. Miami had real trouble with Cleveland on the road. But they both won. This game will be a snoozer, except for Andrew Luck. This is a game that the Colts have to win, being at home. Miami, did Wallace even play last week? Many NFL teams are better than Cleveland. You spent all that money, you need to get him involved.This is why Miami has not mattered since I was a young adult. That won't change this week nor this year. Miami needs more help, but are they on the right track? Time will tell.

Colts 28 Dolphins 21

Carolina at Buffalo: Both teams are a mess. Newton needs to show he has game NOW..or he may have to go and his head coach with him. Did Seattle's O not fly East last week...or does Carolina actually have a good D? Won't find out this week. Buffalo almost upset NE last week. The game is 60 minutes, guys. Manuel seems to have some game. If Buffalo wants to make noise, he needs some help on both sides of the ball NOW. Cannot choke home games, especially in division or in conference. Lesson to both teams.

Panthers 27, Bills 24

 Tennessee at Houston: Pittsburgh has fallen hard and fast, and their injuries probably has finished their season before it got started. Houston got away with one on Monday night/Tuesday am. That game was worth staying up late for...sort of. But it was San Diego. Now, this is a division game so Houston better get serious. See above. Titans, you want to be in the mix? Win this game, somehow!

Titans 27 Texans 24 (OT)

Detroit at Arizona Detroit got a big division win at home, despite Suh's stupidity (AGAIN!). Arizona is dangerous, but Bush and Calvin Johnson is too much for them to handle. If Detroit's D can remain disciplined...and double Fitzgerald all day, Detroit can be 2-0 and up two on GB if they lose. If Detroit wants to return to the playoffs, this is a must-win game. Besides, you have to win every game in a dome to have a chance. Seriously. Bruce Arians, I am glad you got a HC job after the job you did as a interim coach in Indy...but sorry. No love for Carson Palmer. You lose again.

Detroit 34 Arizona 23

 St. Louis at Atlanta: Atlanta is pissed for losing...but it was NO....on the road. But you had a chance to win and you blew it! Thanks Ryan, Julio and Roddy for the low points in my fantasy football! St. Louis is dangerous, has weapons and some D and Jeff Fisher is a damn good coach. Better than Mike Smith without question. And this game is in a dome. I have to take the Rams in a upset. Rans, see my notes on Detroit. Same goes for you. Win all the games in domes and you could be a playoff team. Atlanta 0-2? Your season could be over if you lose this game. Period.

St. Louis 24 Atlanta 23

Minnesota at Chicago: Peterson is a beast. If anyone will break Dickerson’s rushing yards record, it will be him. But not this year. Tough loss at Detroit. Peterson needs help! 2000 rushing yards does not equal 11 wins alone. Needs some passing, need some D. Allowing 34 points means a loss. Lose at Chicago (be glad it is not December) and you are done. 0-2 to start, 0-2 in your division, even with Green Bay already 0-1...means no playoffs. Period. Bears got a good win, but it was at home. Got to win the home games. Got to win the division games too. 2-0 and ahead of GB and Minnesota? That is big. But...better find some consistent points fast or you won't keep up with Detroit. Detroit is better. Chicago, Minnesota and GB is not. Beware the Lions.

 Bears 24 Vikings 21.

Dallas at Kansas City: KC is tough at home. Usually.  Even without the additions they have and new coach Andy Reid. KC won last week...vs Jacksonville who only got 2 points. So? Should have been 28-0 or more. Dallas...finally beat the Giants at home. But needed 7 turnovers, mostly self induced ones to do it. But winning by only 5 points? At home? Not good. KC is better than Jacksonville, but they are not the Giants. I pray for a tie, because I hate them both! Reality, Dallas chokes a few, and this will be one of them. I hope Romo wears extra pads.

Chiefs 27 Cowboys 24

San Diego at Philadelphia This will be a war. But take the under on points. You know the players. You know the stats. After Monday's choke job and a cross country trip, there is no way San Diego wins. Philly, your fast break offense may be good, but you need to play 60 minutes and develop a better run-out-the-clock offense. And protect Vick better. Redskins almost came back and beat you after you went up 33-7 (should have been 40-0!). Inexcusable! Get some better D! Rivers is not RGIII. Chargers can hit, though. Thank goodness this is not December. Philly fans are harsh and have no respect for any opponents. No iceballs at opposing assistants this time. Philly wins.

Eagles 30 Chargers 24

New Orleans at Tampa Bay The Saints did what they had to and got by Atlanta. Tampa is not as good at the Falcons (when they are on their game). Bucs had no excuse for choking to the Jets due to one late hit. Revis Island was okay..but rusty. Saints win this game, go to 2-0 in division and overall. That might mean playoffs if you keep winning. Period.

Saints 28 Buccaneers 21

Cleveland at Baltimore  Both teams are 0-1. Ravens are better...are at home and have had a lot more time off to prepare for this game. Sorry, Cleveland you are not ready for the defending champs. Pittsburgh maybe...not Baltimore.

Ravens 27 Browns 17

 

Denver at the New York Giants: Manning Bowl III:  Peyton will not throw for 7 TDs two games in a row...unless the Giants have 7 turnovers again. If this game were in December in New York, Peyton would fold up if there is cold and/or windy weather. But it is September. Oh, well. Peyton is never as good outside a dome nor away from home. Letdown here. Giants have D, a QB, but a joke of a running game, which is vital to keep Peyton off the field. This will be close. I hope for Eli to win, but..I will not be surprised if Peyton goes to 3-0 vs little bro. All I can say...don't get Peyton hurt...for Denver knows who is next a week from Monday. I am so.....serious. If Peyton goes down...season over. But then again...same for Eli and the Giants. Seriously.

New York Giants 33 Denver 30 (OT)

Washington at Green Bay This will be a fun game. RGIII vs Rodgers will be a challenge. Both are 0-1 and must win. GB is in worse trouble than Washington as of today. The Redskins can come back from 0-2 and get a wild-card and maybe the division. Remember last year? 

Green Bay cannot unless Chicago and Detroit choke this week. Down 2 games in the NFC North? Means game over...even for Green Bay. The mystique of Lambeau Field is not what it used to be. GB has no running game. Washington does..even without counting Griffin. Pick 'em game. I take Washington for they have the running game to control the clock, which is how you beat Rodgers if you cannot score 40-plus points. Shanahan is a idiot, but he does know how to use a running game. But the Redskins also has a injured  kicker. Let's hope he only has to kick extra points. If he has to kick a FG to win, especially over 50 yards....I am not betting on him. Bet on lots of yards, but not a lot of points.

Washington 28 Green Bay 24

Jacksonville at Oakland The Raiders almost upset the Colts on the road. We don't suck that bad, haters. Told you. Terrelle Pryor leads the NFL in rushing yards. What? Jacksonville looked dead last week vs KC. They will be dead after this game. Gabbert is out with a thumb injury too. I don't see Pryor running for over 100 yards again...but the Raiders will win. Don't look ahead to Denver, but practice hitting QBs hard and running the ball a lot. We need McFadden running to beat the Broncos. Enough this week, need more next Monday.

Raiders 28 Jaguars 9

San Francisco at Seattle: Sunday Night on NBC: This is the game to watch on Sunday. You know the players and the stats. Colin K will be great. But the Niners have better overall D and a better RB. Seattle needs to do a lot better than 12 points to win this game.  This should be a Week 16/17 matchup, not week 1. Oh well. SF wins because of my Kappa brother Colin K (some of you may understand the reference. If not, message me and I will explain). Wilson doesn't have enough offensive help to keep up, even if they did have Harvin ready now..

San Francisco 31 Seattle 21

Monday Night Football on ESPN. Note the 830pm start time.

Pittsburgh at Cincinnati Pittsburgh is screwed. Cincinnati had better take advantage in a even division where all 4 teams lost last week. I am not sure the Steelers can score TDs unless it comes from the D or special teams. Steelers D is not that good anymore. Sorry.

Bengals 21 Steelers 15

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Record: 9-7 after 1 week