NFL Week 2: Just sit back and let whoever's receiving do the work.

[Tyche]

It's week 2 and, unlike last season, we came out of the first week largely unscathed, save Urlacher. Nothing too shocking came out of Week 1. New Orleans put up a ton of points, Brady led a game winning drive, God hates Cincinatti, and Jake is clutch. Great opening week, couldn't have asked for anything more.

SUN, SEP 20

Carolina at Atlanta (-6) - Atlanta made a lot of us look like fools last week. Don't know if it was because Atlanta is that good, or Miami just played that bad. I'd assume to be a little bit of both. The Jake story on the charlotte observer inspired me. Carolina is going to win this game, and Jake will throw for 350 yards, 3 TDs.

Minnesota at Detroit (+10) - 2-0 for Minnesota and Favre's fly is beginning to unzip in front of my face. Despite scoring a TD, Kevin Smith said last week was the worst game of his life and vowed for redemption. He picked a shitty week to make that statement, as he'll be facing the best rushing defense statistically for the past couple of years. I like Minnesota in the game, but take Detroit and the points.

Cincinnati at Green Bay (-9) - I was very critical of the Packers in a win last week. They dominated the bears but the bears managed to stay in til the very end. It's another home game, and they are facing what is probably a much weaker team. Green Bay is going to win this game, but I like Cinci to bounce back from a devastating loss to keep it close. Take Cinci +9.

Houston at Tennessee (-6.5) - Houston struggled against a much weaker team than Tennessee last week. I did manage to talk to someone from Nashville and get some inside information on the Titans. I'm told they are te best team in the NFL and really, they beat Pittsburgh last week. Roethlisberger didn't really throw for almost 400 yards, it was a conspiracy that was covered up by Harrah's casino. Tennessee to win, take Houston and the points.

Oakland at Kansas City (-3) - On paper, this seems like the easiest bet to make. Oakland looked really damn decent against San Diego. Kansas City looked good, but nothing spectacular. We don't even know who the damn QB is in Kansas City. Since this seems to obviously lean Oakland, I'm picking KC to win and cover the 3.

New England at NY Jets (+3.5) - Brady has some Bulletin board material from earlier in the year when Rex Ryan was quoted as saying that he didn't move to the division to kiss Bill's rings. Again, it worries me that the number so close. Brady was a bit skiddish the first 3 quarters but really opened up the offense in the 4th. I think he'll continue that into this game. New England to win and lay the 3.5.

New Orleans at Philadelphia (pick'em) - This is really strange. Philly is a home pickem? They were favored by MANY to win the NFC. Vegas doesn't even think they are as good as New Orleans? I have a very hard time not picking Philly in this game.

St. Louis at Washington (-9.5) - 9.5 is a huge number. It's OK though, they have Malcolm Kelly. Redskins to win, lay the 9.5.

Arizona at Jacksonville (-3) - This is a game I couldn't really care less about. Well, I take that back, look what game is next on the list. Arizona to bounce back, keep MJD at bay, and win the game.

Tampa Bay at Buffalo (-5) - So was the Buffalo game last week a fluke? They didn't really play particularly well stat wise. They just didn't make any huge mistakes. Tampa bay is a really really bad team though. Buffalo and lay the 5.

Seattle at San Francisco (-1.5) - San Francisco looked good against the defending NFC champs. Seattle looked very good as well. I said I like Seattle to win this division, so I'm picking Seattle to win this one on the road.

Pittsburgh at Chicago (+3) - A tough week for Chicago isn't going to get any easier with Pitt coming to town. I don't know how much better Cutler can play against this defense. No Palamolu will make it a bit easier. Chicago is still going to need help. Pitt to win, Take Chicago +3.

Baltimore at San Diego (-3) - Baltimore threw up some damn points last week. That was kind of shocking. Oddly enough, I think San Diego will find it a bit easier to move the ball against Baltimore. I don't think LT will have a big game, but I like Rivers. San Diego to win, lay the 3.

Cleveland at Denver (-3) - Another game that I don't care about. Denver continues a roller coaster ride this week, but downhill. Cleveland with the "upset".

NY Giants at Dallas (-3) - Vegas is really high on Dallas this year. I think they like them as, like, the 8th best team in the league. They're favored against the G-men. That says something. I actually agree with Vegas here. I like Dallas to control this game, and Romo to have another big game. Dallas to win, lay the 3.

MON, SEP 21

Indianapolis at Miami (+3) - Miami had nothing on offense last week. Nothing. Indi lost their #2 WR last week however, but they still can move the ball. If Miami can force Indi into 2+ turnovers and limit themselves to one or less, I like Miami. I don't think that it'll happen. Indi to win the game, but take Miami and the 3.

[Awoir]

Eagles win the superbowl.

[Headspace]

Stealin' mah jokes

[Fistandantilus]

Bit worried about going into SF, the 9er's definitely are riding a high after beating the defending NFC Champs and I think both the players and fans will be much more intense than is usual for San Fran.

That said, the Hawks will walk out 2-0 and prove that last year was a fluke.

[Kyo]

Going with Jets over pats and ATL over the panthers, my upset of the week is Cinci over Greenbay.

Edit: Totaly forgot Mcfatt wasnt playing for the eagles more than likely, so Ill take the saints.

[Akiyama]

Carolina @ Atlanta
Minnesota @ Detroit
Cincinnati @ Green Bay
Houston @ Tennessee
Oakland @ Kansas City
New England @ NYJ
New Orleans @ PhiladelphiaSt. Louis @ Washington
Arizona @ Jacksonville
Tampa Bay @ Buffalo
Seattle @ San Francisco
Pittsburgh @ Chicago
Baltimore @ San Diego
Cleveland @ Denver
NYG @ Dallas
Indianapolis @ Miami

A few games I like different than Tyche here. I actually liked Oakland and feel like they should be able to run on Kansas City. It's up to the team not to completely fuck it up and turn the ball over a ton. (They will.)

I don't like Arizona this year and have voiced it to a few people. I don't like Warner having another stellar season like he did before, and I think Boldin still has issues. I like J-Ville to give MJD a steady dose of possessions and for them to pull off the win.

I liked the Giants play on defense even though they let Washington back in the game last week. Common sense says with the new stadium, the Cowboys should win, but I like the Giants in a win to silence that large crowd.

I like Atlanta at home, but I don't think the Delhomme we've seen in the last two games is the real Delhomme.

[Headspace]

Upset? Nigga it's written.

Esteban blesses Al Harris and does 2 Lambeaus

[tyven]

i cant believe you write so much for each game tyche, i hope someone actually takes the time to read it or i would feel bad

[Akiyama]

I do. I read his long, essay-like posts because I expect people to read mine when I write 'em. We all know they don't... but still.

[Fistandantilus]

I doubt most people read the full thing, but I know I read the Seahawks part and a few other parts, and I figure most people do something similar to that. So although most may not read the whole thing, it is all still useful depending on who the reader is.

[Sol-Blackguy]

What's the odds in Vegas that Romo starts choking before the 2nd half?

[Ishido]

Once again the Bears will beastmode on the Steelers and Ben Rapessomegirl and continue their unbeated streak to 2.

Spoiler: show

Their unbeaten streak will extend to -2 on the season, Cutler will not be as clutch as he was last week though.

[Akiyama]

Once again the Bears will beastmode on the Steelers and Ben Rapessomegirl and continue their unbeated streak to 2.

Spoiler: show

Their unbeaten streak will extend to -2 on the season, Cutler will not be as clutch as he was last week though.

lol'd at this post. Thanks a ton. That's just awesome. How many names are there out there now for Big Ben Rapesagirl?

[Rem]

Bit worried about going into SF, the 9er's definitely are riding a high after beating the defending NFC Champs and I think both the players and fans will be much more intense than is usual for San Fran.

That said, the Niners will walk out 2-0.

Ftfy.

Niners over Hawks. FUCK YEAH!

[Dimmauk]

How is Philly going to score? Saints will score. So Saints win.

[Mizango]

Inspired by Jake? We've heard his lies before.

[Rem]

Inspired by Jake? We've heard his lies before.

Yea LOL! I couldn't tell if he was trolling when I read that.

[Tyche]

Oh god.

[Tyche]

Oh, and Akiyama, the reason I don't like oakland is because...everyone likes Oakland. Really, what the fuck kind of spread is KC -3

[Akiyama]

Actually, changing my pick to New Orleans. Why? These are the games they NORMALLY lose, therefore, they will win. Don't argue the logic.