Top 3 AFC Matchups - Week 3 Indianapolis wasted little time in reestablishing itself as one of the top teams in the conference after completely dismantling the New York Giants 38-14 last Sunday night. Houston pulled off a dramatic come-from-behind 30-27 OT victory over Washington to remain undefeated. Miami moved to 2-0 by grinding out a 14-10 win over Minnesota. Some early statements were made … [Read more...]
NFC Week 3 Predictions
Top 3 NFC Matchups - Week 3 Green Bay and New Orleans get the early nod as the two best teams in the NFC after running their record to 2-0 in impressive fashions. The Packers drilled Buffalo 34-7 behind Aaron Rodgers 255 yards passing and two TDs. The Saints pounded out a 25-22 win over San Francisco on Monday night with Drew Brees completing 28-of-38 attempts for 254 yards and two TD’s. Early … [Read more...]
Jaguars vs Chargers | Prediction & Pick
Sunday, September 19, 2010 at 4:15 PM EST on CBS vs. Jacksonville at San Diego – Both teams experienced upsets in Week 1, just with diverse outcomes. While the Jaguars squeezed by the Broncos 24-17 in their home-opener behind game-leading 299 offensive yards, the heavily favored Chargers lost a waterlogged fight against the Chiefs on the road. Jacksonville got a solid … [Read more...]
Chiefs vs Browns | Prediction & Pick
Sunday, September 19, 2010 at 1:00 PM EST on CBS vs. Kansas City at Cleveland – Kansas City pulled of the improbable at a wet Arrowhead Stadium on Monday, beating four-time defending AFC West champions San Diego, 21-14 in their 2010 home-opener. Running back Jamaal Charles turned in a solid performance with 92 rushing yards and one touchdown while Dexter McCluster … [Read more...]
Saints vs 49ers | Prediction & Pick
Monday, September 20, 2010 at 8:30 PM EST on ESPN vs. New Orleans at San Francisco – The Saints got off to a good start with a 14-9 victory over Minnesota last Thursday, winning a rematch of the NFC title game. The defense, which held the Vikings scoreless for three quarters has shown mass improvement over last year’s late game fades and was the difference in this … [Read more...]
Rams vs Raiders | Prediction & Pick
Sunday, September 19, 2010 at 4:05 PM EST on FOX vs. St. Louis at Oakland – Well it wasn’t the return of the “Greatest Show on Turf,” but rookie QB San Bradford made quite an impressive NFL debut despite falling to division rival Arizona 17-13 in Week 1. Bradford finished the game tossing 55 balls and completing 32 for 253 yards and a touchdown. His performance however was … [Read more...]
Seattle vs Denver | Prediction & Pick
Sunday, September 19, 2010 at 4:05 PM EST on FOX vs. Seattle at Denver – Seattle’s defense came to the rescue holding division favorite San Francisco to just two field goals as QB Matt Hasselbeck threw for two touchdowns and ran for another, as the Seahawks rolled over the 49ers 31-6. It was a good day for new head coach Pete Carroll who after 11 years made his return to … [Read more...]
Arizona vs Atlanta | Prediction & Pick
Sunday, September 19, 2010 at 1:00 PM EST on FOX vs. Arizona at Atlanta – The Cardinals pulled off a close one over in St. Louis edging out the Rams 17-14. It was an ugly win as QB Derek Anderson’s debut was dotted with miscues including coughing up one of Arizona’s four fumbles. Anderson silenced the critics at least a little, completing 22 of 41 passes for 297 yards and a … [Read more...]
Bears vs Cowboys | Prediction & Pick
Sunday, September 19, 2010 at 1:00 PM EST on FOX vs. Chicago Bears @ Dallas Cowboys (-8 ½) Over/Under: 40 ½ Chicago dodged a huge bullet against Detroit last week in a game it should have lost, but in this league a win is win and you take them anyway you can. Much maligned Bears QB Jay Cutler did not necessarily win the game last week, but for the … [Read more...]
Eagles vs Lions | Prediction & Pick
Sunday, September 19, 2010 at 1:00 PM EST on FOX vs. Philadelphia Eagles (-4) @ Detroit Lions Over/Under: 41 Kevin Kolb’s debut as Philadelphia’s new starting quarterback was a forgettable one, especially by Kolb himself when he left the game late in the first half with a concussion. Backup QB Michael Vick put on a show in the second half that not only almost won the game, … [Read more...]