Saturday, September 13, 2008

NFL - Week 2 Picks

Before Week 2 picks, a couple of thoughts/shockers and season changing injuries. It looks like the Boston dominance is coming to an end. Brady is arguably the best QB in the league not to mention reigning MVP. The last time the Patriots lost their #1 starting QB the backup finished 11-3 and won the Super Bowl. Don't expect that to happen a second straight time, although I do not think the Patriots will just fold. I still believe they can win the division (I do not believe in the Jets or Bills yet) due to the absolute joke of a schedule.

Disappointments: 1. Peyton Manning and the Colts looked awful on both sides of the ball. I expect the offense to turn it around but which Colts defense shows up this year? 2. The Chargers couldn't finish the game and got off to another slow start. At Denver this week is not a guaranteed win either. 3. Jacksonville could not move the ball and looked far from the team everyone thinks they CAN be this year.

Impressive: The Bills dominated every aspect of the game against Seattle but Denver gets the nod for most impressive team in Week 1. The Raiders were horrible and the rookies didn't do much but not the tune of 41-7. Cutler was sharp for Denver and Eddie Royal is a player.

Picks:
Bengals -1
*Packers -3
*Saints +1
Raiders +3.5
Bears +3
Rams +8.5
Bills +5.5
*Colts -2
49ers +7
*Falcons +7
Dolphins +6.5
Broncos+1.5
Browns +6
Texans -4.5
Eagles +7

*Best Bets