detroit at philadelphia
analysis : the eagles have underachieved so far and the lions have overachieved. i do expect the eagles to turn it around this season, and this week is a great place to start.
the pick : philadelphia
miami at ny jets
analysis : the jets played well against the ravens last week and the dolphins have not played well at all. since these two teams have the same level of talent on their rosters, the advantage will go to the team with the better coaching staff.
the pick : ny jets
buffalo at new england
analysis : i am serious when i say that the patriots have the legitimate chance of going 19-0, and i wouldn't be surprised if they don't play a close game along the way. the bills, on the other hand, still have jp losman as quarterback. enough said.
the pick : new england
arizona at baltimore
analysis : the cardinals won a game last week where in the past they would've lost. the ravens' defense surprisingly looked beatable against a inferior jets' offense. are these signs of an upset? possibly, if the cardinals weren't involved.
the pick : baltimore
st louis at tampa bay
analysis : i just want to know how joey galloway is still fast after all these years. and he carries the ball like a loaf of bread just like running backs did in the '80s. this just make any sense. anyway, the buccaneers defense likes good after being infused with younger players. the rams still can't stop the run.
the pick : buccaneers
san francisco at pittsburgh
analysis : the 49ers are good enough to make the playoffs, but they are not good enough to beat most afc teams. the steelers have done a good job with their head coaching transition. they will be a team that could give the patriots some challenge in the playoffs.
the pick : pittsburgh
indianapolis at houston
analysis : i'm a firm believer that the colts hold back their offense and defense just enough to barely win their games so that they will have new stuff when they play the patriots in the playoffs. other than that, i have no idea why they don't blow away every team with their offense. i do think the texans will give a close game, but only because the colts allow it.
the pick : indianapolis
san diego at green bay
analysis : the chargers should be motivated to destroy the chargers after last week's demolition at the hands of the patriots. the packers are just feeling fortunate that they are 2-0. i expect the chargers to come out and play a good statement game.
the pick : san diego
minnesota at kansas city
analysis : the chiefs cannot move the ball if it meant that it would save their coach's job. which is probably they aren't moving the ball. that, and they have no good receivers [tony gonzalez is done]. the vikings have a terrible situation at quarterback, but they have enough talent at other positions to make up for it. it's not as though that they rely on their quarterback to do much.
the pick : minnesota
cleveland at oakland
analysis : there is no way derek anderson will throw for 300 yards and 3 touchdowns this week. once in a while, a quarterback will come out of nowhere to have a monster game, but it doesn't mean that it's a sign of things to come. the raiders also have a better defense than cincinnati, which also plays against another good performance from derek anderson.
the pick : oakland
jacksonville at denver
analysis : the broncos almost lost to the raiders last week, but won thanks to a crafty timeout. but that should be a fair warning that this team might not be as good as some people think. because of their inconsistent play, the jaguars are one of those teams that are hard to figure where they are compared to other teams.
the pick : denver
cincinnati at seattle
analysis : things can go from ugly to uglier this week for the bengals. they are struggling on defense and seattle's coaches are smart enough to exploit it.
the pick : seattle
ny giants at washington
analysis: the giants are in disarray and washington looks like they have a legitimate chance to contend in the nfc.
the pick : washington
carolina at atlanta
analysis: the falcons have been able to contend in their games so far, and the panthers are a team that will give any team that are playing a chance to win.
the pick : atlanta
dallas at chicago
analysis: chicago's vaunted defense looks like it's showing signs of weakness, especially against the run. the cowboys' offense is running on all cylinders and will be able to take advantage the bears' depleted defense. while it will be close at first, i expect the cowboys to pull away late in the game.
the pick : dallas
tennessee at new orleans
analysis: the saints have been struggling away from the superdome, and they have a great chance to turn their season around when they come home to play this week. although i am aware that all vince young does is win games, he can't win them all.
the pick : new orleans
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