Week 2 NFL Predictions: The Beginning of The Cassel Era

Last week I wrote how idiotic my picks appeared to be, and indeed they were. In the first week of every NFL season, the outcomes are nearly impossible to predict. In week 1 I stated, T.O. would go home crying, Detroit would wallop the Falcons, Texans winning in OT, Tom Brady would be fine, and Chargers would win by 34. Not so good predictions, eh?

Now that week 2 has come to be, I have a bit more of an understanding what teams have the advantages. Hope I don't seem as pathetic this week. For week 2 the visiting teams will win most of the games.

Tennessee 21  Cincinati 20        Impact Player- Chris Johnson

Cincy looked god-awful last week, and expect more of the same. Although Vince Young is having some issues, Collins is probably the better quarterback under center.

Green Bay 34  Detroit 20            Impact Player- Greg Jennings

Mike Turner ran over Detroit, and Jennings will run right past them this time. Look for Rodgers' comfort zone to be better, by taking more risks down field. Kitna and Detroit's young receivers will put up a fight against the veteran savvy secondary of Green Bay.

Oakland 17  Kansas City 14        Impact Player- Michael Huff

I still think Oakland is a very talented despite their dismal performance at Mile High Stadium. However, don't expect a very precise game from either team. Turnover frenzy in K.C.

New York Giants 28  St. Louis 7    Impact Player- Eli Manning

Whatever happened to the Rams?

Super Bowl champ beats the worst team with ease. Manning puts out a solid effort, along with a great run game by Jacobs.

Indianapolis 21  Minnesota 17   Impact Player- Peyton Manning

As well has little brother Eli, Peyton will have a multi-TD game. Peyton did look less than impressive last week, but the Vikings secondary will make him feel better.

I could see this game going either way. Indy couldn't control Matt Forte, it will be even harder with Adrian Peterson. A better pass rush from Minnesota could potentially send the Colts home without a W.

New Orleans 38   Washington 21    Impact Player- Drew Brees

Two years age, the Saints battled the Bears in the NFC championship game. Neither of them made the playoffs the next season. I believe New Orleans is back to prime form this season, and the offense will be dynamic with or without Colston. Campbell will put up good numbers, but not good enough.

Carolina 21  Chicago 17     Impact Player- Jake Delhomme

This is my Game of the Week.Here's another game I look forward to watching. Not many people picked either one of these teams to win last week, and I'm included. Carolina beat a better team at this point, while Chicago played well all around at Indy. Delhomme looked quite sharp in San Diego, but neither team will put up spectacular numbers.

Delhomme wins in dramatic fashion again.

Buffalo 17  Jacksonville 14    Impact Player- Marshawn Lynch

If Trent Edwards can have another solid game, watch for the Bills run game to open up more. Garrard looked less than impressive last week but I really don't expect more of the same. Garrard is a very conservative, mistake free quarterback, and consecutive bad outings are unlikely. This game will be boring to most. Run, run, run, and good defenses is to be expected.

San Fransisco 34  Seattle 24    Impact Player- Frank Gore

Even though both offenses struggled last week, the chance of scoring is better this week. Seattle's defense has looked dull as of yet, including last year's playoff lost to Green Bay. Frank Gore will have a monstrous day, and Hasselbeck will exploit the 49ers secondary. Both teams will find an easier time scoring, specifically San Fran.

Atlanta 24  Tampa Bay 13   Impact Player- Michael Turner

I realize I'm trying not to make such idiotic picks, but it's my nature. Now that Garcia has been benched, I don't see Griese making any statements. Garcia is easily the most under appreciated quarterback in the league, and I feel sorry for him.

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