Both teams played well and won their first game. Pittsburgh had the benefit of playing at home. The Titans torched Oakland which may or may not mean anything, but last time I checked they have Chris Johnson. I like the Titans.
Pittsburgh: 16
Tennessee: 17
This game will be telling for both organizations. Miami won in Buffalo but didn't put up great offensive numbers. Minnesota also struggled on offense but played New Orleans tough in their house. I liked the way Minnesota played defense, and I would expect them to have a strong performance at home.
Miami: 13
Minnesota: 20
If the Falcons are going to be competitive, they will win this home opener. Arizona barely won in St. Louis and the Falcons lost in Pittsburgh. The Falcons are the more dynamic team playing at home.
Arizona: 10
Atlanta: 24
The Bengals swept this series last year en route to an AFC North championship. The Ravens are reloaded and coming off an emotional victory against the Jets. Cincy had a tough week one in New England. Cincinnati better win this game if they want to keep T.O. under control. I don't see it happening.
Baltimore: 27
Cincinnati: 17
Can Kansas City build on their week one surprise victory? Can Cleveland play better at home than they did in Tampa? Neither is certain. I have more faith in K.C. than I do Cleveland, but I'm not sure about this one. It's actually a pretty important game for Eric Mangini and the Browns organization. A bad start could see a coaching change in Cleveland. I think the Browns will pull it together.
Kansas City: 19
Cleveland: 23
Chicago won at home from the benefit of a terrible rule. The Cowboys were embarrassed by their play in front of a national audience in Washington. The Cowboys are the better team, playing at home, and have something to prove. Recipe for a win.
Chicago: 20
Dallas: 38
The Eagles are unsure about Kevin Kolb's status for this game, but it looks like he will sit at least one week. That might be the best news Eagles fans can get. Michael Vick looked electric in the second half against Green Bay. The Lions are coming home after a tough loss, but also lost their starting quarterback leaving Shaun Hill the starter. I like Philly's backup better, but the Eagles did suffer several injuries in week one.
Philadelphia: 23
Detroit: 17
The Bills defense did a pretty good job keeping the score manageable last week, but their offense was inept. Green Bay just lost Ryan Grant for the year, but that shouldn't keep them from beating Buffalo at home.
Buffalo: 6
Green Bay: 31
Tampa Bay got a win at home in their opener, but like most things the Bucs do, it wasn't very impressive. Carolina turned the ball over five times and Matt Moore got banged up at the end of the game leaving some fans the hope of Jimmy Clausen starting. No matter who gets the start, you're sure to see a lot more running from the Panthers who barely used Jonathan Stewart in week one.
Tampa Bay: 13
Carolina: 27
Mile-High is probably a good way to describe the Seahawks fan base after their dominating week one victory. The Broncos lost a close one in Jacksonville. I think the Broncos probably showed who they were, but the jury is still out on the Seahawks. This one is a coin toss, but I'll give Seattle the benefit of the doubt this week.
Seattle: 17
Denver: 16
I took Bradford to upset the Cardinals last week, and he came pretty close. The good news is they are playing a porous run defense in Oakland. The Raiders were humiliated against Tennessee week one, so they are probably placing a lot of importance on this matchup. If the Raiders are going to be competitive this year, this is a game they have to win. It's up to Steven Jackson and the Rams coaches if they are going to let them.
St. Louis: 24
Oakland: 21
The Texans had the most impressive week one win. The Redskins knocked off their division rival in a game that lacked offense. Despite the victory, the Texans were susceptible to the pass. If Donovan McNabb can get off to a fast start, they'll have a chance. They certainly will defend the run better than Indy. I believe the Skins will improve steadily under Mike Shanahan, but they aren't there yet.
Houston: 21
Washington: 20
This should be a fantastic game. The Pats were dominant on offense week one, and actually pretty good on defense until they had a big lead. The Jets were dominant on defense, but couldn't move the ball against the Ravens. It's strength against strength in a game that is going to be huge for the Jets, and could tell us some valuable information about New England. Can the Jets really drop their first two home games? I think they might.
New England: 24
New York: 13
The Jags are 1-0 after holding serve against the Broncos last week. The Chargers are coming off a predictable week one road loss. The Chargers struggle to defend the run and they face Maurice Jones-Drew. If they can keep MJD under control, they should win.
Jacksonville: 23
San Diego : 31
The Giants didn't look good in their victory against Carolina. Indy was torched by the ground game of Houston. I really don't see Peyton Manning losing two weeks in a row, especially at home against his little brother. I like the Colts here.
New York: 21
Indianapolis: 33
The Saints got a nice long rest after playing their opener. The Niners come off an embarrassing loss and have a lot to prove to themselves and their fans. The Saints are a tough draw for a reclamation game. I think the Niners will play better, but not good enough to knock off the champs.
New Orleans: 34
San Francisco: 26
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