One week into the NFL record books and there are still no real officials and still no fantasy football wins for me. It looks like the refs are locked out at least through week three, but my victory lockout should end this week. The same can’t be said for several NFL teams who may answer a terrible week one with a shaky week 2 performance. Once you lose the first two, the pressure is really on.
CHI over GB
I don’t call it this way in Lambeau. The fact is Green Bay is without their top receiver and the running game is anemic. Some will point out that this is business as usual for Green Bay, but Chicago D isn’t playing biz as ‘uszh’. These guys are hitting and disrupting the passing lanes a la SF and Ba–especially in the short game. Good luck Aaron Rogers. I expect to collect many points from my (GB) kicker this week.
OAK over MIA
Oakland is bad. Miami is truly dismal. On the upside, Tannehill changes up the snap count after realizing Hard Knocks gave away his rhythm and only throws 2 picks this week.
HOU over JAC
All this team has is a pocket-sized Hercules, but that won’t be enough to overcome everything that is Houston. They do everything big down in Texas, including winning.
BUF over KC
There are some real issues that need to be addressed with the Buffalo D following the thumping freely offered by my J-E-T-S. The offense will have to adjust to CJ Spiller carrying the load, and the passing game really needs to get on track. I don’t think it will be an easy win, but it will be a win.
CIN over CLE
Bad beats worst every time.
IND over MIN
I have a lot riding on this one. I play in a two QB league and one of those QBs is named Luck. I think the Viking’s secondary is legit, but I also think Luck is a serious QB who has a future in the NFL. Maybe that future isn’t right now, but I didn’t get RGIII in the draft, so I gotta believe in someone.
BAL over PHI
Warm up the panic engines. Philly is going to be 0-2 by Monday. Vick is running scared behind a tissue paper o-line that has no chance of stopping the Ravens. D on D crime, and the newest ‘Elite’ QB, Joe Flacco looks to make a mockery of a still shaky Eagles D.
NO over Carolina
Superman saw a lot of Kryptonite last week. The trend continues against a near full strength Saints D fresh off an anger-inspiring loss.
NE over ARI
Playoffs? People were talking about AZ in the playoffs? Are you kidding me? Playoffs? I will be surprised to see them start the same QB for a whole month. The good news is Matt Barkley sounds like the real deal.
NYG over TB
Tampa is about to face their worst nightmare. A bunch of angry New Yorkers bearing down on them. Expect pain, swagger, and a whole lot of points from the offense. The Tampa running game will get on track, but it wont be nearly enough to stop the Giants.
STL over WAS
My toughest pick all week. I think RGIII has all the tools, and his OC, seems to be letting him use some of those tools. The problem is trust and belief. I don’t believe this team is as good as it thinks. I don’t trust the coaching staff. Therefore, I pick STL.
SEA over DAL
If this game was anywhere but Seattle, it would be Cowboys all the way. However, it is in Seattle and that 12th man is all the way behind this team and this coach. It will be loud and dangerous for a Cowboy team swelling with swagger following a win in NYC. Watch out for a let down.
TEN over SD
I refuse to believe CJ2K is that bad. Who knows how terrible the passing game is. Who cares? We know SD will chuck it all over the field, so TEN has to win by grinding down that clock through the run game. CJ2K bounce back game.
NYJ over PIT
I still believe in the creativity and power of the Jets. The D will carry them to the line and the O will indeed hump it in. This is the beginning of a beautiful season.
SF over DET
Anyone who saw that week 1 game ought to be in agreement with this pick. SF’s D looked dominant and downright scary at times.
DEN over ATL
Easily the game of the week. A young gunslinger tries to make his mark against the OG. He won’t, of course. Manning is rolling.