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Week Two of the NFL Regular Season!!!

gardenman — Wed, 10 Sep 2014 21:35:49 GMT

Week two starts out with the Thursday night game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens. I'm not impressed by the Steeler defense, but I'm even less impressed by the Raven's offense. Things in Baltimore have been a bit chaotic this week with the Ray Rice debacle going on, and distraction is never a good thing for a football team. I'm giving the slight edge to the Pittsburgh Steelers in this one. Expect it to be a fairly high scoring game no matter who wins.

The first Sunday game is Miami at Buffalo. Both teams came off of good week one games with each pulling an upset. I'm giving a slight edge to Miami in this one. Buffalo is also in a bit of transition with the new ownership coming in. I don't think that's a big distraction, and it may even be a benefit having the certainty now of a new owner, but I still think the Dolphins will have the slimmest of edges in this one.

Detroit goes to Carolina. Cam Newton will be back on the field for the Panthers, but Calvin Johnson is a beast and the Lions may finally be maturing into a professional team. I'm going with the road team here again and picking the Lions. (I might be going a bit heavy on the road teams this week.)

Atlanta goes to Cincinnati. This should be a pretty good game. I'll give a slight edge to the Bengals in this one.

New Orleans goes to Cleveland. No suspense here. I'm taking New Orleans. They lost last week and won't be happy about that. They'll be out for blood this week. I've got the Saints winning this one pretty easily.

New England goes to Minnesota. I just can't see Tom Brady going 0-2 to start a season, so I'm picking the Patriots in this one.

The Cardinals go to the Giants. Until the Giants show something, I'm picking whoever's playing them. It's the Cards this week and I'm picking the Cards to win. That Giant's team has some issues.

Dallas goes to Tennessee. Tennessee's not a great team, but the Cowboys are a mess right now. If Romo plays well (and that's a huge if) they should beat Tennessee, but I'm not betting on Romo playing well. I'm picking the Titans in this one.

Jacksonville goes to Washington. I'll pick Washington in this one. The only way Jacksonville scored 17 points last week was by the Eagles handing them turnovers and making dumb mistakes on defense. You don't have to be a great team to beat Jacksonville, they'll pretty much beat themselves given half a chance. Washington should win pretty easily. (If they don't then, Wow!)

Seattle goes to San Diego. Seattle is surprisingly mortal on the road and despite being 5 point underdogs, I think the Chargers will win this one. This is a gut call on my part, but I'm taking the Chargers in this one.

Saint Louis goes to Tampa Bay. The Rams are even more hurt now than they were, with Chris Long going down with a bad ankle. They've got no quarterback and one of their best defensive players is now gone, I'm thinking Tampa will get the win here. It's probably not going to be a pretty game to watch.

Kansas City goes to Denver. Yeah, this will likely be a bit of a rout by Denver. KC lost two defensive starters to torn Achilles tendons last week, and they're just not a very good team this year. I'm picking Denver in a big, big way. This one could get embarrassing. (Something like 49-13 isn't out of the question.)

The Jets go to Green Bay. Green Bay's a nine and a half point favorite and should win pretty easily. I'll take Green Bay in this one.

Houston goes to Oakland. I don't expect a lot of points to be scored in this one. I'll give a slight edge to Oakland, but a Houston win wouldn't shock me.

Chicago goes to San Francisco. I've got to pick the Niners in this one. I'm not sure what that Bear defense is doing for run defense, but whatever they're doing isn't working and the Niners love to run the ball. The Bears gave up 193 yards on the ground to Buffalo last week and the Niners are likely to top that production. This one could get ugly.

And finally, the Eagles play the Colts on Monday night. The Eagles lost two starting offensive linemen last week and that's likely to be a problem. The backups were competent enough against Jacksonville, but this is a whole new week. I think the Colts will likely win the game. I want the Eagles to win, but replacing two offensive linemen in one week is asking a lot. I think the Colts will pull this one out. Now if they can't contain the Eagle's running game the Eagles could pull this one out, but my gut says this is a loss for the Eagles.

Re: Week Two of the NFL Regular Season!!!

teganslaw — Thu, 11 Sep 2014 13:46:25 GMT

That's the thing: can the Colts contain the Eagles' running game? Both teams have issues with defense right now, so it will most likely come down to whoever has the ball last and whoever makes the least mistakes. I'm expecting this one to be close. The Colts have home field advantage, so it's slightly in their favor. Also, since Andrew Luck has been quarterback, the Colts haven't lost two consecutive games. We'll see if this pattern holds up. It should be a good game.

That is great news about Buffalo staying in New York! The ownership issue might be a distraction, but it also could help the Bills so they'll play well. I have no idea who will win, just have to choose someone for my football picks. It's basically a toss-up.

Re: Week Two of the NFL Regular Season!!!

yellowrose — Thu, 11 Sep 2014 15:09:39 GMT

dang it, will be missing Steeler game tonight. GOOOO STEELERS!

Cowboys will be wearing blue jerseys on Sunday, so we have at least one thing to look forward to. I think Romo will bounce back. Hopefully they will make better calls in the red zone and hopefully not have those dreaded turnovers. I hope I hope I hope.

Looking forward to seeing Eagles play Monday night. Last week I was going back and forth between the Texan game and the Eagles, but I just stayed with the Texans during the second half so I missed the Eagles comeback. Thanks a lot Jacksonville - for nothing.

Glad to hear Buffalo is staying put.

Enjoy your games everyone.

GOOOOOO COWBOYS, GOOO TEXANS

Re: Week Two of the NFL Regular Season!!!

terrier3 — Thu, 11 Sep 2014 20:47:05 GMT

The Ralph is going to be rockin' on Sunday...

Jim Kelly is cancer free...and the Pegulas bought the Bills - the team will be staying in Buffalo.

PLUS we are playing the Dolphins and who ever wins will be in 1st place!!!

Re: Week Two of the NFL Regular Season!!!

MomOf4 — Thu, 11 Sep 2014 20:57:05 GMT

I hope you're right about Broncos/KC game!!

Re: Week Two of the NFL Regular Season!!!

sunshine45 — Fri, 12 Sep 2014 00:48:10 GMT

i hope gardenman is wrong about tonights game!

lots of steelers fans down here in baltimore tonight. it will be a tough game.....it always is......and the ravens are coming off of a first week loss (too little, too late, didnt look great).

hoping the ravens bounce back!

gooooooooooooooooo RAVENSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!

Re: Week Two of the NFL Regular Season!!!

seehorse — Fri, 12 Sep 2014 01:12:20 GMT

Hi Sunshine45! LOL Steal-ers Don't we always have some controversial call!!! LOL

I know gardenman is always honest in his assessments, but like you, I hope he's wrong! LOL

Ravens have to play 2 halves instead of one!!! I like the new running back. He did well last week. "D" was pretty good, only allowing field goals in the first half, and only allowing 1 TD in the 2nd.

Hope Flacco and the receivers can get their timing down!

Re: Week Two of the NFL Regular Season!!!

sunshine45 — Fri, 12 Sep 2014 01:17:18 GMT

On 9/11/2014 seehorse said:
Hi Sunshine45! LOL Steal-ers Don't we always have some controversial call!!! LOL

I know gardenman is always honest in his assessments, but like you, I hope he's wrong! LOL

Ravens have to play 2 halves instead of one!!! I like the new running back. He did well last week. "D" was pretty good, only allowing field goals in the first half, and only allowing 1 TD in the 2nd.

Hope Flacco and the receivers can get their timing down!

they need to be faster, more accurate, and be able to protect flacco well!

the first half last week was terrible.....the second half pretty good. you are right.....we need a GREAT game in both halves!

LOL lets also hope that there are no controversial calls or plays. i usually chew my nails off when the ravens play the steelers.

Re: Week Two of the NFL Regular Season!!!

sunshine45 — Fri, 12 Sep 2014 01:23:29 GMT

by the way SEEHORSE.......how 'bout dem O's????!!!!!.....are you an orioles fan also?

Re: Week Two of the NFL Regular Season!!!

seehorse — Fri, 12 Sep 2014 14:52:36 GMT

On 9/11/2014 sunshine45 said:
by the way SEEHORSE.......how 'bout dem O's????!!!!!.....are you an orioles fan also?

LOL Coming around! When I moved here from NY (1964 - just entering high school), it was hard for me to like a new team. It's taken a very long time, but now like the O's and want them to win! Very happy that they're doing so well. It's so great for Baltimore!

Re: Week Two of the NFL Regular Season!!!

sunshine45 — Fri, 12 Sep 2014 15:02:50 GMT

LOL i have a few days before i have to worry now about the NEXT ravens game.

i think it would be GREAT if we could see an ORIOLES-Nationals world series!

Re: Week Two of the NFL Regular Season!!!

Spurt — Sat, 13 Sep 2014 02:45:47 GMT

Hello All---

I missed posting my pick on the Thursday Night game....guess I better get back to my NFL routine...

CONGRATS Sunshine & Seehorse on RAVENS victory......looks like Steve Smith was a good addition.....

Here are my picks---

DOLPHINS/BILLS- The Dolphins did an excellent job against the Pats....the Bills won too and are at home. I have to go with my grandmother's favorite team--DOLPHINS

JAGS/REDSKINS-I liked Gruden's game plan and hope we stop the turnovers....no JJ Watt across the line....I'll be a homer and go with my REDSKINS!

COWBOYS/TITANS-The Cowboys D did well, BUT their offense did not...is Romo's back bothering him.....Titans had a solid win...going with TITANS! And what about the Jerry Jones "controversey".....

CARDS/GIANTS--The Giants new offense is like putting a square peg in a round hole, the players just don't fit this new system, and their defense did not look so hot either...going with CARDS!

PATS/VIKINGS-with AD's personal problems will he even play, the Dolphins exploited Pat's weaknesses.....I think Tom Brady and Belichick were embarrassed, I'm going with the PATS can't see them losing 2 in a row...

SAINTS/BROWNS-I was impressed that the Browns did not give up and made it a game in the second half ..... but the Saints have Drew Brees....although their D was a disappointment last week I'm going SAINTS

FALCONS/BENGALS-2 good teams should be a great game. Falcons are loaded with weapons on offense, and Bengals are solid on offense and defense too....I'll go with my cat Figgy and pick BENGALS

LIONS/PANTHERS-Cam Newton should not have called Suh some lame name....going with the LIONS

RAMS/BUCS-Lack of real QB really hurting rams, Bucs were disappointing too, but going with the BUCS who have more talent

SEAHAWKS/CHARGERS--This should be a good game....but Seahawks look like they are going to repeat and go back to the Bowl--going with SEAHAWKS!

TEXANS/RAIDERS--Carr meet JJ Watt---again, again, again-TEXANS!

JETS/PACKERS-I don't think Aaron Rodgers will lose 2 in a row-PACKERS!

CHIEFS/BRONCOS-Chiefs had some injuries to key players, going with Peyton Manning and loaded Broncos team....BRONCOS

BEARS/49ers---Bears were a big disappointment, I just don't like Jay Cutler....we will see how 49ers play without Tony Romo's help...still going with the 49ers...

EAGLES/COLTS-In my heart I know Chip Kelly will be too much for Colts without Mathis--but I will go with the upset and pick COLTS and Andrew Luck
(and hope he brings a ton of luck)

Re: Week Two of the NFL Regular Season!!!

sunshine45 — Sat, 13 Sep 2014 04:07:34 GMT

spurt, steve smith sr is fast becoming my new favorite player! he had a good night last night......so fess up, who WERE you going to choose for the win?

Re: Week Two of the NFL Regular Season!!!

Spurt — Sat, 13 Sep 2014 14:06:26 GMT

On 9/12/2014 sunshine45 said:
spurt, steve smith sr is fast becoming my new favorite player! he had a good night last night......so fess up, who WERE you going to choose for the win?

Why sunshine the Steelers of course pssssst secretly I thought the Ravens would win, I was just not sold on Pittsburgh, some analyst even picked them over the Bengals to win the division but I just didn't see it! They have been in a bit of a decline lately....and y'all have Kubiak and I thought your offensive would be a bit more dynamic this year....but don't worry I won't jinx your team and will pick your opponents....

Re: Week Two of the NFL Regular Season!!!

gardenman — Sun, 14 Sep 2014 13:21:23 GMT

We don't get any great matchups today locally with the Giants/Cards (should be an easy win for the Cards) and the Redskins/Jags (should be an easy win for the Redskins) as the early games. The Jets/Packers is our later game which should be an easy win for the Packers. The Bears/Niners could be the best game of the day, but only if the Bears play better than they did last week. It's probably just as good none of the games look overly appealing as the electric pole across the street got hit overnight and is hanging in mid-air while I type. Later today they'll be through to replace that and we'll likely be powerless for a few hours while they do. I'd hate to lose the power in the middle of an exciting game I'd been looking forward to.

Re: Week Two of the NFL Regular Season!!!

Spurt — Sun, 14 Sep 2014 13:52:05 GMT

On 9/14/2014 gardenman said:
We don't get any great matchups today locally with the Giants/Cards (should be an easy win for the Cards) and the Redskins/Jags (should be an easy win for the Redskins) as the early games. The Jets/Packers is our later game which should be an easy win for the Packers. The Bears/Niners could be the best game of the day, but only if the Bears play better than they did last week. It's probably just as good none of the games look overly appealing as the electric pole across the street got hit overnight and is hanging in mid-air while I type. Later today they'll be through to replace that and we'll likely be powerless for a few hours while they do. I'd hate to lose the power in the middle of an exciting game I'd been looking forward to.

You think you have it bad GARDENMAN, we have the inept Cowboys versus the Titans and if the Cowboys offense resembles last week's it should be a blowout for the Titans....

And then Texans/Raiders---well watching JJ Watt is always fun....

In this early season, I think Falcons/Bengals should've been the game of the week!

Well thank the Good Lord for RED ZONE!

Re: Week Two of the NFL Regular Season!!!

Spurt — Sun, 14 Sep 2014 13:52:06 GMT

On 9/14/2014 gardenman said:
We don't get any great matchups today locally with the Giants/Cards (should be an easy win for the Cards) and the Redskins/Jags (should be an easy win for the Redskins) as the early games. The Jets/Packers is our later game which should be an easy win for the Packers. The Bears/Niners could be the best game of the day, but only if the Bears play better than they did last week. It's probably just as good none of the games look overly appealing as the electric pole across the street got hit overnight and is hanging in mid-air while I type. Later today they'll be through to replace that and we'll likely be powerless for a few hours while they do. I'd hate to lose the power in the middle of an exciting game I'd been looking forward to.

You think you have it bad GARDENMAN, we have the inept Cowboys versus the Titans and if the Cowboys offense resembles last week's it should be a blowout for the Titans....

And then Texans/Raiders---well watching JJ Watt is always fun....

In this early season, I think Falcons/Bengals should've been the game of the week! But if I recall flex programming doesn't start until later in the season. Well thank the Good Lord for RED ZONE!

Re: Week Two of the NFL Regular Season!!!

teganslaw — Sun, 14 Sep 2014 18:11:35 GMT

Our local stations have NE-Minnesota and Detroit-Carolina. I'll be watching Detroit. That could be an interesting game. The Lions have all kinds of weapons. Cam Newton needs to play well.

I chose San Diego in my football picks. Almost everyone is favoring Seattle, but I'm thinking this could be an upset. I've seen the Chargers play flawless football (often against the Colts), and when they're focusing on all cylinders, they can be tough. It's just an instinct that I have about this game. Not to take anything away from Seattle, but the Chargers could sneak in a win if Seattle isn't careful.

Re: Week Two of the NFL Regular Season!!!

teganslaw — Sun, 14 Sep 2014 21:47:06 GMT

Some big wins in the NFL so far. RG111 was hurt again, and Cousins led the team to a victory. I also saw that Desean Jackson was hurt; how bad is his injury? There were quite a few players out today.

Buffalo played well. The fans must have been going crazy watching their team. There is no longer any questions about what is happening to the Bills; they're staying where they belong.

What is happening in Cleveland? That was a shocker. I never expected the Browns to pull off a win like they did. Sean Payton and Rob Ryan were having some heated words. Not a good sign.

Re: Week Two of the NFL Regular Season!!!

sunshine45 — Sun, 14 Sep 2014 22:04:57 GMT

i was watching both the browns game AND the redskins game......both great to watch, but i swear that team seemed to come alive when cousins was in the game......and all of those sacks against the jags didnt hurt either! it is hard to know if the redskins looked good (which they did) or the jags looked so BAD (which they did)! LOL

i was hoping for a browns loss of course, but that was a nice last minute field goal by billy cundiff!