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Week 2 Picks

When I make picks for each week, I ignore the line. I'm not much of a gambler, and quite frankly, the line annoys me. It's an irrelevant number implemented in order to generate more gambling. So I am straight up making picks. Who's going to win. And who's going to lose. So as I sit here, waiting for the USC/Ohio State game to start, I'll make my choices. And maybe a little pre-summary to what I think is going to happen.

Packers at Lions
It's a regression game for Aaron Rodgers. The Lions have too much offense. Someone on that side is going to have a big game.

Raiders at Chiefs
Has a game ever been more meaningless than this one? I take it back. But we could be looking at the first game in the history of NFL where both teams gain negative yards on offense. I'm just wondering who Bernard Pollard is going to take out this week.

Giants at Rams
One of the easiest picks of the week. I say it's easy, but Manning could go ahead and throw 6 pick sixes. Chris Long is the only thing St. Louis has to look forward to this season.

Colts at Vikings
Two 0-1 teams with high expectations going at it. I'll take Indy because I only have faith in AP and Minnesota's D-line. Manning can pick apart their secondary. However, I do think Peterson will have a big game.

Titans at Bengals
Another really confusing game to pick. Vince Young is having emotional problems. Chad Johnson is having nomenclature problems. I just can't trust a team with essentially no quarterback on the road.

Saints at Redskins
The Saints were supposed to have their offense clicking on all cylinders. Now Colston is out for four to six weeks. Portis will have a nice game.

Bears at Panthers
This looks like it could be Delhomme's biggest year since 2002. The Bears overachieved against the Colts. It's time they come back to Earth.

Bills at Jaguars
So many close games this week. A lot of teams that underachieved in Week 1. The Jaguars were one of them. Garrard tightens up the screws for this one.

Niners at Seahawks
No team could be more depressing than the San Francisco 49ers. Ever since their 2002 Wild Card win against the Giants, things have been downhill. Alex Smith is this generations Ryan Leaf. Except Leaf didn't get paid. Smith has $26 million guaranteed. Ouch.

Falcons at Buccaneers
Once again, another game I can't make anything out of. Garcia is apparently out for the game. Even though he says he's fine. Matt Ryan looked great in his first NFL game. Michael Turner dominated in his first game as a starter. But the Bucs won't take 0-2. Not for nothing.

Patriots at Jets
I got to go with the Jets here. I just have to. If they don't win here, they should just pack it up as a franchise. They have the greatest statistical quarterback in the history of the game. And the Patriots have their Hall of Fame quarterback out for the year. Not only that, their backup hasn't started a game since Pop Warner. It's time.

Dolphins at Cardinals
Is this the year the Cardinals finally win the NFC West. I think so. And it's wins like this that will get them there. They clearly have the talent to succeed on offense. And a formidable defense. Miami will keep it competitive.

Chargers at Broncos
I know I chose San Diego to make the Super Bowl. But without Merriman, it's going to be tough. And Jay Cutler is starting to look like a flat out stud. Along with my man Eddie Royal. He might not have the same game as last week. But with Marshall back, they have two solid WRs. I'm buying stock in Denver.

Steelers at Browns
It's going to be sad to see the Browns be average this year. So many pontificators picking them to be a sleeper pick. It's tough to do when your biggest off season acquisition was Shaun Rogers. They'll score alot. But so will their opponents.

Eagles at Cowboys
Going to be a great game. High scoring. Dallas won't be able to stop Westbrook. But Dallas has too many weapons. They win a shootout down in Texas.