Week 1 looked fantastic going into the Monday night games, but finishing 0-2 turned it into just a good weekend. Overall 9-5 isn't too bad to start with and neither is 4-1 for the SuperContest. We saw a lot of players go off (Peyton Manning) and a few teams really disappoint (Pittsburgh Steelers). The New England Patriots and Houston Texans had a hard time winning on the road and didn't cover. Chip Kelly's offense in Philadelphia looked really scary in Washington with Michael Vick and LeSean McCoy, but Robert Griffin III seemed rusty coming off knee surgery. Here's what Week 2 looks like.
SuperContest Picks (Home team in CAPS)
Jets +12 over PATRIOTS
New England struggled mightily last week playing at Buffalo. The receiving core looked out of place all game and they were even running into each other on routes. That was until the last drive when Tom Brady went 6-6 with Danny Amendola and Shane Vereen that lead to the game winning field goal. This week Amendola (groin) and Vereen (wrist) are both out. The Jets barely squeaked by Tampa Bay at home 18-17 on a last second FG of their own. They aren't a team I'm very fond of this year, but the Pats are vulnerable. New England has a lot of injury problems as well as chemistry issues and I think 12 is too much to cover in this rivalry.
BEARS -6 over Vikings
The Vikings and Adrian Peterson started off great with a 78-yard touchdown on their first play from scrimmage against the Detroit Lions. After that Peterson only managed 15 yards on the ground. Chicago has a very solid defense as well and are coming off a big home win over Cincinnati. The Bears will be able to slow down AP just enough and put enough points on the board that Christian Ponder will have to throw. If that happens, the Bears secondary will be feasting on INTs all day. Minnesota made the playoffs a year ago but will finish last in the NFC North this year.
Saints -3 over BUCS
One of the most disappointing losses went to Tampa Bay last week. A late hit on Jets QB Geno Smith put New York in position for the game winning field goal. I didn't expect much this year from TB outside of Doug Martin but he had a rough go as well with only 65 yards at 2.7 per carry. New Orleans on the other hand played well taking down Atlanta in the return of Sean Payton. The Saints had one of the worst defenses in the league last year but held the Falcons to only 17 points. If that defense shows up again this week it will be a long day for Tampa Bay.
SEAHAWKS -3 over 49ers
The top two teams in many power rankings will go head to head in the Sunday night game. San Francisco is coming off a huge win over the Packers 34-28 and Colin Kaepernick showed he's legit. Seattle had a tough time on the east coast against Carolina but came out with a win 12-7. The Seahawks were probably looking to the 49ers and their play suffered against the Panthers but that won't happen this week. Seattle wants to prove they are not only the best team in the NFC West but also the best team in the league. They have one of the best home field advantages in the NFL and their fans will be ready for the home opener.
RAIDERS -5.5 over Jaguars
From two of the best teams, to two of the worst teams in the league. Terrelle Pryor almost led Oakland to one of the biggest upsets last week but fell short to the Colts 21-17. As for Jacksonville, they only managed to score 2 points off a blocked punt that went out of the end zone against the Chiefs. The Jaguars have no offense whatsoever as teams will load up the box to stop Maurice Jones-Drew because they have two of the worst starting quarterbacks in the league. Blaine Gabbert is out with a cut on his throwing hand, which means Chad Henne will get the start. The Raiders have a nice running game with Darren McFadden (when healthy) and now Pryor. Their defense isn't great but the Jags offense will look just as bad this week and have a difficult time to score enough to cover.
Other NFL in 10 or less
EAGLES -7.5 over Chargers West coast teams struggle in 1:00pm east coast games.
Browns +6.5 over RAVENS Browns always keep close with Baltimore, 7 would be better.
TEXANS -9 over Titans Houston will find its offensive legs at home.
Dolphins +3 over COLTS Miami proved me wrong last week. Take them this week.
BILLS +3 over Panthers Hard to pass up home teams with points.
ATLANTA -6.5 over Rams Too much firepower in the Georgia Dome.
Redskins +7.5 over PACKERS RG3 came to life late last week. Should be shootout.
CHIEFS -3 over Cowboys I'm high on the Chiefs this year.
CARDINALS +1.5 over Lions Arizona won 38-10 last year and both teams have improved.
GIANTS +4.5 over Broncos Eli always plays big in big games.
BENGALS -7 over Steelers Steelers looked terrible and lost standouts Pouncey and Foote.
SuperContest
Last Week: 4-1
Season Total: 4-1
Overall
Last Week: 9-5-1
Season Total: 9-5-1
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