New York at Carolina (+1.5, O/U 47.5)The Giants defense has been a little shaky early in the season and I believe they might be facing one of the better offenses in the league in this Thursday Night showdown. Carolina will need a great defensive effort, which they will get with the absences of Hakeem Nicks and Ahmad Bradshaw for the Giants.
Carolina 27-22
Spread: Carolina (400)
O/U: Over (400)
St. Louis at Chicago (-7.5, O/U 43)The Rams have been an early surprise thus far in the season while Chicago looks to rebound after a dismal performance at Green Bay. St. Louis has looked improved defensively and more competent offensively, but I believe at Soldier Field this week, Chicago will look to bounce back with a decisive win over the Rams.
Chicago 27-17
Spread: Chicago (300)
O/U: Over (200)
Buffalo at Cleveland (+2.5, O/U 44)Buffalo got a much needed win over Kansas City last week and I think they will build off of a stellar defensive performance this week against Cleveland. Buffalo wins in a tight game.
Buffalo 20-14
Spread: Buffalo (400)
O/U: Under (400)
Tampa Bay at Dallas (-7.5, O/U 46)Dallas had a major letdown in Seattle last week which means they will need to get their act together if they are going to beat a surprisingly good Buccaneers team. Tampa Bay is very aggressive and if the Bucs set the tone in today's game, Dallas will be playing catchup all day long. Tampa Bay pulls out a victory in Dallas.
Tampa Bay 30-24
Spread: Tampa Bay (700)
O/U: Over (400)
Detroit at Tennessee (+3.5, O/U 47.5)I feel this could be the week where Detroit breaks out and has a convincing win. I also feel that this could be a game where Jake Locker takes a step forward and leads the charge in shocking Detroit. Something's got to give here, so I'll go with the slightly more consistent quarterback in Matthew Stafford to lead the Lions to a win.
Detroit 24-20
Spread: Detroit (300)
O/U: Under (400)
Jacksonville at Indianapolis (-3.5, O/U 43)One of my bold predictions this year was that Indianapolis will make the playoffs as a wild card team. This prediction will take another step towards fulfilling itself when Indianapolis pulls out a victory over Jacksonville behind a strong defensive effort late to hold off Maurice Jones-Drew and the Jags.
Indianapolis 21-17
Spread: Indianapolis (500)
O/U: Under (400)
New York at Miami (+3.5, O/U 41)The Jets will benefit from the return of Darrelle Revis. Revis will anchor a very good Jets secondary that will force at least two Ryan Tannehill interceptions. New York wins to move to 2-1.
New York 17-3
Spread: New York (900)
O/U: Under (500)
San Francisco at Minnesota (+7.5, O/U 42)The 49ers have been the NFL's most impressive team through the first two weeks of the season. In the Metrodome today, the 49ers will once again use a balanced attack to keep the Vikings at bay for the entire afternoon.
San Francisco 24-10
Spread: San Francisco (900)
O/U: Under (500)
Kansas City at New Orleans (-8.5, O/U 53)The Saints will avoid an 0-3 start because they are at the Super Dome today. But it will be close because Jamaal Charles will pick apart the weak New Orleans defense.
New Orleans 31-24
Spread: Kansas City (300)
O/U: Over (200)
Cincinnati at Washington (-3.5, O/U 50)Robert Griffin III is the real deal through two weeks of the season. But unfortunately, his home debut will be spoiled by Cincinnati. The Bengals struggled against an aggressive defense in week one against the Ravens. A normally aggressive Washington defense will suffer without Ryan Kerrigan and Brian Orakpo in the lineup today, allowing Cincinnati to squeak out a victory.
Cincinnati 24-21
Spread: Cincinnati (400)
O/U: Under (100)
Philadelphia at Arizona (+4.5, O/U 42.5)This game will be a low scoring affair because one, the Arizona defense is terrific and should capitalize against a turnover prone Eagles team and two, the Cardinals are weak offensively while the Eagles have looked terrific defensively. The Cardinals will have trouble scoring in this one, allowing the Eagles to move to 3-0.
Philadelphia 16-6
Spread: Philadelphia (600)
O/U: Under (500)
Atlanta at San Diego (-2.5, O/U 47.5)The Chargers are a very quiet 2-0. They haven't been tested like they should be today by Matt Ryan and the Falcons, but I believe the Chargers are up to the task. I believe Phillip Rivers has returned to his previous stature as a border line elite quarterback and with Rivers playing like that, the Chargers are a contender in the AFC. Furthermore, Atlanta is coming off a big win over Denver on Monday Night, so it is a short week along with a cross country flight. San Diego prevails.
San Diego 30-23
Spread: San Diego (300)
O/U: Over (300)
Houston at Denver (+1.5, O/U 44.5)If Peyton Manning couldn't solve the Atlanta defense, how will he fair against the best defense in the AFC? Not only will Manning and the Denver offense need to figure out ways to score, Denver's defense must get off the field and not allow Houston to use it's balanced attack to beat them. Since I can't see both of these things happening in order for Denver to win, I'll take Houston.
Houston 27-19
Spread: Houston (600)
O/U: Over (200)
Pittsburgh at Oakland (+4.5, O/U 45)I've picked Oakland the last two weeks and I'm going to pick them against today. Pittsburgh is without it's two main stars on defense, Troy Polamalu and James Harrison and I think sooner or later, that will hurt them in a game. Carson Palmer shows a few flashes of brilliance today while Darren McFadden has a big day to lead Oakland to it's first victory.
Oakland 28-24
Spread: Oakland (200)
O/U: Over (300)
New England at Baltimore (-2.5, O/U 50)Last week against Philadelphia, the Eagles had no trouble moving the football against the Ravens normally outstanding defense. A few turnovers plagued the Eagles, though they won the football game, from scoring more points than they did. If New England protects the ball today, which will be up to Tom Brady, then the loss of Aaron Hernandez will not be a huge impact. I have a hunch that New England gets back on track today against Baltimore in a close contest.
New England 23-19
Spread: New England (100)
O/U: Under (500)
Green Bay at Seattle (+3.5, O/U 45)Many think that Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay offense will automatically get back on track against the Seahawks. Not so fast! The Seahawks have an elite secondary as we saw against Dallas last week and in front of their home crowd, the Packers will not have it easy by any means. The key to this game will be the Seahawks blocking Clay Mathews, which should be vital for Russell Wilson, Marshawn Lynch and the 'Hawks offense if they want to score consistently. I'm taking the Seahawks in the major upset.
Seattle 25-23
Spread: Seattle (500)
O/U: Over (200)
Total Spent: 13,200
Week 2: 11-5
Week 1: 11-5
Total: 22-10
Week 2: -1000
Week 1: +200
Season Total: -800
Total Spent: $26,100
Total Won/Lost: $25,300
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