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[Tyche]

As I'm typing this, the week 2 thread is almost 60 pages. The NFL fanbase has increased almost as much as the ratings have for the year. Well, that and a certain someone trolling the hell out of the thread.

The theme of this week has to be the 0-2 and the 2-0 teams. The Titans, favored by many to be a playoff team, has started 0-2. The dolphins, 0-2. The Jets, 2-0, the Broncos, 2-0. Who's going to bend and break, who's going to step up their game?

Washington at Detroit (+6.5) - I could not, should not pick the Lions. I cannot, will not pick the Lions. Washington is terrible. Beyond terrible. The team is in complete disarray, Portis cannot explode through the line, the receivers cannot produce, and they are fresh of just beating the worst team in the NFL by the skin of their teeth. Stafford still isn't looking great, but he has no pressure. Kevin Smith had 80 yards last week against the best run D in the league. I like Detroit with the outright win.

Green Bay at St. Louis (+6.5) - What a terrible loss for the Packers last week. Heavily favored, they choked up a loss and allowed an opponent to lambeau leap into the stands. How in the hell did Bengals fans get tickets in the endzone UPDATE: Chad planted them there...that's lame, and lucky.. Blasphemy. Green Bay is going to rebound huge in this game and throw the ball around like a your uncle throws the nerf ball on Thanksgiving. Look for a 300+ yard game from Rogers. Green Bay to cover.

San Francisco at Minnesota (-7) - Very interesting game. Both teams are red hot. Favre is playing very well, mostly because he has to do nothing other than harbor a potent offense. I love a defensive mind like Singletary to come up with a gameplan to slow down the offense, and Shaun Hill, who's been relatively impressive, to move the ball around. Minnesota to win, San Francisco +7.

Atlanta at New England (-4) - GET OFF THE BOAT. A match between a ship that everyone is jumping off of and a ship that everyone is dying to get on. Unfortunately, I don't think Atlanta has the personnel or coaching to do to Brady what Rex Ryan and the Jets were able to do. I like New England to win HUGE in this game. I will say this though, this is a very important game for the NE defense. They better get their eggs in a basket or it's going to be a very long season. NE to win and cover.

Tennessee at NY Jets (-2.5) - The battle of the surprise teams. The Jets just polished off the Patriots in the Meadowlands. The Jets are playing fantastic football and the Titans defense has been -less- than stellar. The jets have been relentless at getting to the QB. WIth all that said, I hate teams who play good teams after big wins. Tennessee is going to win this game.

Kansas City at Philadelphia (-9.5) - Really, why is Cassel starting? Croyle has played well since last season. Not that it matters, Philly is going to beat the brakes off the Chiefs and cover.

NY Giants at Tampa Bay (+6.5) - The Giatns rushing attack has been fairly sad. Jacobs has done nothing this season. Eli, and the WR have been paying very well, and this should serve as a nice scrimmage to get more reps for the young wideouts. Giants to cover.

Cleveland at Baltimore (-13.5) - Baltimore may be playing the best football of any team in the league. 13.5 is a huge number, but that offense has be fluid. Can Baltimore limit their mistakes and pull out another win? Absolutely, but not when giving Cleveland 13.5 points. Baltimore to win, Cleveland +13.5.

Jacksonville at Houston (-4) - Houston finally started firing on all cylinders. Jacksonville has really lost a lot of it's swagger that they had just a few years ago. I like Houston to go to the playoffs and I see no reason to backk off that now. Houston to cover.

New Orleans at Buffalo (+6) - These two QBs have been airing it out since week 1. Neither has had a particularly bad game, and weather permitting, we should see a shootout here. A shootout between Drew brees and Trent Edwards. I wonder who wins that? I'm not picking against New Orleans until they give me a reason to. New Orleans to cover.

Chicago at Seattle (+2.5) - I believe it was about this time last season when we were discussing how terrible thee Seahawks had it with injuries. The more things change, the more they stay the same. The Seahawks are again ravaged with injuries all over the place. Chicago is coming off a huge win, and as I sid earlier, I'm not a fan of picking teams coming off of big wins. I like Chicago in this match, but take Seattle +2.5

Miami at San Diego (-6) - There really is no "must win" game this early in the season, but both teams really need this. The Broncos have miraculously started out 2-0 and the CHargers really can't afford to lose another game and fall to 1-2. Miami is 0-2 and with the upstart Jets and the Pats looking seemingly vulnerable, they really have to get a win to stay in the conversation. Miami played a virtual perfect game against Indi and still lost. I think Tony and Chad will be able to look past that and make a game out of it. San Diego to win, Miami +6.

Pittsburgh at Cincinnati (+4) - CIN-CI-NATTI SUPER-BENGALS

Denver at Oakland (+1.5) - Does Denver really stand a chance at starting 3-0 when everyone wrote them off? Well, they're playing Oakland, so of course it's possible. Oakland has choked away their first two games that were very winnable. At worst, they'll keep it very close, and I think they'll pull out their first win.

Indianapolis at Arizona (-2.5) - I had to look at this spread twice. Yes, the Cardinals are favored over the Colts. Je t'aime Garcon. Vegas, not so much apparently. Look, if your giving Indi 2.5 points against anyone with "west" in their division, I'm taking Indi.

MON, SEP 28

Carolina at Dallas (-8.5) - 8.5 isn't the spread, it's the over/under on the combined INTs thrown in this game. I think it's safe to say that Carolina is going to pull off the Baltimore rollercoaster of on and off seasons. I just cannot picture Dallas losing another game in The Death Star. I like Dallas in this game to eek out a win, but just "eek". 28-24 Dallas. Carolina +8.5.

Relevant Stats:

Picks against the spread: 12-19-1
Picks strait up - 18-14

[Kyo]

Love the title, picks I dont agree with-

Taking Falcons over the Pats.
Gotta go with the Sanchez over the Titans.

Upset of the Week Cinci over pitt, they did me well last week.

Also the tags are fantastic.

[Nyx]

I pretty much agree with everything except I think the Jets and Steelers will end up on top. I'm hoping the 49ers beat the Vikes, too.

[Kyo]

I pretty much agree with everything except I think the Jets and Steelers will end up on top. I'm hoping the 49ers beat the Vikes, too.

Cmon, what kind of cowboy fan pulls for the 49er's, dont boost flarega's ego this early homegirl.

[Nyx]

Cmon, what kind of cowboy fan pulls for the 49er's, dont boost flarega's ego this early homegirl.

Oh, believe me, I despise San Fran with every ounce of my being. I just have a small bet going with a friend that the Vikings will lose. If the 49ers could go 3-13, that'd be just splendid.

[Tyche]

I'm upset the tags were put in alphabetical order. It was perfect how I put them in.

[Gadritan]

Croyle has never won a game in the NFL as a starter. Not even preseason.

<.<

[Gadritan]

Je t'aime Garcon.

You love boy?

Creepy.

[Deejay]

Manning torches the Cowboys on national television and Tyche still finds a way to hate on my Giants. Don't worry, we'll be tops in the league in rushing in a couple weeks.

[Akiyama]

Washington @ Detroit - Dunno why the popular pick this week seems to be Detroit over Washington. Maybe all that shit going on in Washington? I like the Skins to get off the TD Snide and beat the Lions. Hell, I like 'em to cover but I'm not keeping track of my spread record in the NFL this year. D:

Green Bay @ St. Louis - Will the Packers stop playing shitty football and finally live up to the preseason hype of 'one of the more explosive offenses in the NFL'? I hope so. My fantasy teams rely on them NOT SUCKING.

San Francisco @ Minnesota - One of my upsets. I didn't like how the Vikings played in the first half. Then again, this seems like a silly pick because of the Vikings stout rush D, but I dunno. I like what the 49ers are doing this year.

(Hrm.. 3 road picks in a row. I should probably change that. Here's a good time.)

Atlanta @ New England - FALCONS ARE AWESOME! Patriots dynasty is over! Yeeeeah. No. Not this game. I think the Pats win, but not big. Well.. unless you count about ten points as being big. The fact that the Patriots can't run is an issue, and their defense hasn't gelled just yet. Maybe the Pats will finally run here, but I don't honestly know. If Abraham can rush Tom Brady big time this weekend, Atlanta has a chance, but I don't see the Pats going 1-2. I just can't.

Tennessee @ NY Jets - Another 'minor' upset if you will. I think people are piling on the Sanchez/Jets/Rex Ryan bandwagon a tad too quickly, and the Titans are desperate for a win. I think the Titans get revenge for getting wrecked last year.

KC @ Philadelphia - Eagles.

NY Giants @ Tampa Bay - Giants.

Cleveland @ Baltimore - Ravens.

Jacksonville @ Houston - I liked Jacksonville last weekend. OOPS. How was I to know that Kurt Warner would have a ridiculous weekend? Well I like the Texans to continue their roll from last week. Also, if Andre Johnson wishes to put up another 150/2 TD, then feel free. Please.

New Orleans @ Buffalo - I like the Saints here. I haven't liked Trent Edwards all year, but Drew Brees is a stud. Personally, I hope he struggles a little bit, but I don't see it happening.

Chicago @ Seattle - If Hasselbeck were healthy, I'd go with him, but the Seahawks just can't stop getting hurt.

Miami @ San Diego - I like the Chargers here. Their defense isn't fantastic, but it's better than the Colts and I don't like the Dolphins coming off a short week, traveling west, and so on. That and I don't like the Chargers losing back to back home games.

Pittsburgh @ Cincinnati - Steelers rebound and continue to own the AFC North.

Denver @ Oakland - Denver's impressed me, but not enough to jump on a bandwagon. Then again, the Raiders winning back to back games? Yeah right. Broncos win here, and then don't win another game!

Indianapolis @ Arizona - I like the Colts to continue here. The Cardinals won't pull a Dolphins and keep the ball for 45+ minutes. Two quick strike offenses, but I like Warner to come back down to Earth, allowing the better Manning to come out with a win.

MON, SEP 28

Carolina @ Dallas - Taking the over with the INT spread. Dallas needs the win here. Panthers need the win. Who will get it? I like Dallas here, even though Barber is hurt. This isn't a 'big' game, so Romo shouldn't ejaculate over himself.

Picks straight up - 21-11

[Tyche]

Garcon is Gonzalez's replacement at wideout for the Colts.

And Croyle has played well this year and last year. I think he only started 2 games last year though.

[Gadritan]

Yeah, I know who Garcon is. That's pretty much the literal french translation. Still creepy, lol.

As for Croyle, he did start two...but got injured straight off the bat both times. He had a grand total of 29 passes thrown last year. That's his major flaw and the reason no one wants him to start. He's too injury prone. His nickname apparently is "Brittle Croyle," lol.

Edit: Though he has always looked really good when he's in there, he just can't keep from getting knocked the fuck out. If he had a HQ O-line and could bide his time in the pocket, he'd be fantastic imo.

[Akiyama]

It is. He got hurt in a game that didn't mean shit for Alabama a few years ago. Also, Auburn sacked him like eight times in his final Iron Bowl.

[Pharaun]

Gotta disagree with you Tyche, no way are the Browns covering the spread. They are terribad this year, I can honestly say that a 1 win season this year will be a huge success in my book.

[tyven]

redskins gonna beat that ass, bills gonna beat that ass. any other game going on this weekend doesnt matter

[Headspace]

Tyche, while I find your lack of wit in your best pick disturbing.

[recuperi]

Why does everybody like the Chargers this week? They're going against a ball control team that runs the ball often. They're missing the anchors of both the offensive and defensive lines (Jamal Williams done for the season and Hardwick's gone for 8 weeks). If they do end up winning, it's gonna be an ugly one. The best I'm hoping for is Ogemdi to turn out to be worth something.

Chargers have to win though, because I can't let Tyche have that one on me this season

I also like the Raiders to win this one this week too. As bad as Al Davis is, he's actually put together a pretty good defense on that team it seems. Their D-line was what caused them the most problems, and they picked up Seymour and Ellis to help out, Tommy Kelly's earning his paycheck, and they've got some good young defensive backs working with the Asomugha.

They should really be 2-0 right now, and I wouldn't doubt that those two wins would've been more convincing if Davis was smart on the offensive side too.

[tyven]

ITS GONNA BE BOMBS OVER BAGHDAD IN DETROIT THIS WEEK YOU BITCHES

[Tyche]

Tyche, while I find your lack of wit in your best pick disturbing.

There's nothing witty about rape, which is what Slim is going to do to the Pitt secondary if he plays.

[Rem]

I pretty much agree with everything except I think the Jets and Steelers will end up on top. I'm hoping the 49ers beat the Vikes, too.

Oh wow a Cowboys fan with some brains, I don't see that often. If ever. You must not be from Texas? >:D

Yea I have have to agree tho, 9ers will destroy the Vikings.

@Nyx: Go ahead and spend that money gurl, its already in the bank.