Kansas City vs. Philadelphia: Mike Vick will NOT start against the Chiefs. I think it's a mistake. He could light it up against the KC defense. Still not sold on Kevin Kolb. That said, the Eagles are too good on both sides of the football. KC are good on neither. Matt Cassell and Mike Vrabel are wasted there. Philly by four TDs.
Washington vs. Detroit: The 'Skins were terrible last week in a dour 9-7 victory against the winless and hapless Rams. They weren't much good two weeks earlier in moving the football against the Giants. Sooner or later, Matt Stafford is going to have a break-out game. I reckon the Lions will test the Redskins but DC should eek it out. Or "eat it out" as Ray Bentley likes to say! Redskins by 9.
Green Bay vs. St Louis: Here is the chance for the Packers to atone for a loss they shouldn't have sustained vs. the Bengals last week. As bad as Washington were last week, St Louis were worse. Welcome to the world of the NFL Head Coach, Spags! I think Marc Bulger's best days are behind him. Well behind him. The Pack by 17.
San Francisco vs. Minnesota: This should be the battle of the running backs. Brett Favre hardly figures to get a look-in. Both defenses will be stretched to breaking point all game, as Frank Gore and Adrian Peterson try to get the corners. Could be a MASSIVE day for the ground game. Minnesota by a TD, only because I think the combination of Favre and Peterson is better than that of Sean Hill and Gore.
Tennessee vs. New York Jets: This is a huge game for the Titans season. If ever you can have a season-defining game in Week Three, this is it! They need to play well and win, but will find it hard against an inspired defensive unit for the Jets. They are night and day better than last year. Rex Ryan has these guys flying around. They'll make life difficult for Kerry Collins. Sanchez will prosper behind that experienced and tough line. He has good receivers out wide and a perfect safety valve in Leon Washington. J-E-T-S JETS! by ten.
Atlanta vs New England: A game so interesting that FOX sends their #1 broadcasting team of Joe Buck/Troy Aikman/Pam Oliver to Foxborough. The Pats didn't look real good vs. NYJ last week. Brady didn't look like Brady and the defense was gashed repeatedly. That's what happens when you get rid of Bruschi, Vrabel, Harrison and Seymour from your defense and then lose linebacker OJ Mayo as well. The Falcons look good. Matt Ryan is well on his way to being a star. Falcons by a field goal
Jacksonville vs. Houston: Ouch! The Jags got cut by Kurt Warner last week. Warner's completion percentage was an NFL record. It doesn't get any better for Jacksonville this week. Houston come in fresh off a good win against the Titans with Matt Schaub on fire and Andre Johnson looking as good as ever. Been a big fan of Schaub's for a long time. Glad he's getting the props he deserves. Texans by plenty!
New York Giants vs. Tampa Bay: This is a team in trouble - the Bucs have nothing on either side of the ball. Why on earth they let Jon Gruden go to ESPN is beyond me. Their offense stinks. Eli Manning is going to embarrass their defense with help from Steve Smith, Mario Manningham and Kevin 'Hugo' Boss. Giants by 21, easy.
Cleveland vs. Baltimore: No way does Brady Quinn and the Browns win here. The Ravens defense is going to ensure Brady sees plenty of the sky, from his butt on the ground. Joe Flacco will find easy pickings here, especially over the middle to Todd Heap. Their run game is good, too. The Ravens are a complete team. I expect big things. The Browns are at the other end of the spectrum. A win for them is being beaten by less than 21.
Chicago vs. Seattle: Just as well the Bears beat the Steelers last week or else Jay Cutler might've been strung up from Sears Tower. They should do it easy against a Hasslebeck-less Seahawks. Remember when these two teams were the class of the NFC? Of course you do, it was only 2 years ago! Bears by 7.
New Orleans vs. Buffalo: The key to the game for the Bills is to stop Drew Brees. Easier said than done, especially with Jeremy Shockey starting to find form and his place in the explosive Saints offense. Trent Edwards having TO outside won't be enough. Another big day for fantasy owners who have Drew Brees. Saints by 14.
Miami vs. San Diego: The Dolphins should have won Monday night. The Chargers weren't that good against the Ravens. This is an intriguing game, though I'm not sure why. I reckon Ronnie Brown continues his good numbers and the Dolphins shock LT and the Chargers. looked good but were wasteful against the Colts while the chargers were shutdown by the Ravens.
Denver vs. Oakland: Please, spare us this game and most of the teams in the AFC and NFC West divisions. It's a matter of whoever plays least crappy winning here. Hey, Josh McDaniel, I bet you wish you were back with Brady right now, eh? How could you let Cutler go for Kyle Orton? Talk about Penthouse to the Outhouse. As for the Raiders...well, the less said about them, the better. Denver by 7. Who cares, though?
Pittsburgh vs. Cincinnati: A better match-up than it looked a week ago. This might be close. It's amazing to see a Bengals team not self-destructing. It all goes to show that Carson Palmer is a star, when he gets the support both on his O-line and out wide. The running game looks good, too. Still, I think Big Ben and the Steelers rebound for a victory.
Indianapolis vs. Arizona: This is the first time I can remember a prime time Sunday night game taking place in the desert. It could be a shoot-out. Still, you'd take Peyton Manning any day over Kurt Warner. The Colts defense might give the Cardinals some troubles. Manning is still a superstar. Don't forget that. Colts by 14.
Carolina vs. Dallas: The last three games stretching back to the playoff between Carolina and Arizona have taught us one thing: Jake Delhomme is a backup masquerading as a start in the NFL. He had a few good years and took the Panthers to the Super Bowl, but those days are LONG gone! The Cowboys get their first win in their new stadium, Jerry Land (thanks Al Michaels), and really put it on the hapless Panthers. Carolina needs a new QB and, mark my words, if Delhomme goes, so does John Fox! Cowboys by plenty!
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