For my loyal Facebook readers out there...This is our 100th post together! Woohoo! Pass the Courvoisier!
For my loyal Bleacher Report people...You're just going to have to stand aside and let them bask in the glory.
At any rate, it's time for NFL picks! It's do-or-die week for a bunch of 0-2 teams. This should make for some fascinating games. Home teams are capitalized.
FALCONS over Chiefs
CBS’s No. 1 early afternoon game, no doubt. I think the Chiefs have a legitimate chance to go 0-16. They lost to a Raiders team whose QB probably won’t complete 40 percent of his passes and whose coaches all wanted to kill each other.
Please don’t be fooled by Atlanta’s 2-1 start and the inevitable “We’re a different team!” articles. They still suck. And Arthur Blank is still the creepiest of the creepy.
VIKINGS over Panthers
I really, really wanted to pick Carolina here, but the Vikes' D is so awesome that I think they can bring the mother-effin ruckus, even though the Panthers have Steve Smith.
Apparently, Brad Childress has heard my cry and the cries of millions of others to start Gus Frerrote. When Gus Frerrote is saving your season...Ouch. Still, he’s better than Tarvaris Jackson (which should close the book on Jackson, since he can’t even outplay a 100-year old stationary vet).
GIANTS over Bengals
The Bengals suck. No other explanation is needed.
REDSKINS over Cardinals
I wasn’t too sold on the 'Skins' win last week against New Orleans, but they’re playing at home against a Cards team that probably can’t believe that they’re 2-0. I see this being a disjointed, 17-9 type affair.
TITANS over Texans
The Titans could conceivably make the playoffs with a great D and minimal offense. The only loser in that situation is America.
PATRIOTS over Dolphins
Belichick owns Chad Pennington. He’s lost like one game against the guy since '03.
BILLS over Raiders
I said it last week, and I’ll keep saying it until someone listens to me...Buffalo is a better team than New York. Depending on how Matt Cassel plays, they can definitely steal the division from New England.
BEARS over Buccaneers
Brian Griese on the road against a suddenly rejuvenated Bears D that’s pissed because the team should be 2-0? Ummmmmm no.
BRONCOS over Saints
Marques Colston might be an even bigger loss than people (like me) originally predicted.
Meanwhile, while I’m happy that more people are on the Broncos' bandwagon I’m driving, don’t forget that they’re one blown call away from being 1-1. Their defense still sucks.
That said, how 'bout the guts Mike Shanahan showed in going for two on that play? I haven’t been a big fan of Shanahan’s work the past few years, but that call took some serious cojones. That’s the kind of win that inspires a lot of confidence in a team and to get it in that manner...Wow.
49ERS over Lions
10 comments Last one added 9 months ago — Leave a Comment
Orlando Morales 9 months ago
Bravo my friend bravo. great article and solid predictions. Even though this week isn't that diffucult to pick. GO BIRDS.
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Sean O'Brien 9 months ago
I agree with most of these picks and I, like you, hope that Baltimore beats Cleveland. So far the Browns haven't produced at all. I think as long as they minimize the amount of passes they give Flacco and try to pound the ball up the middle the Ravens have a solid shot at being successful. Chances are that the Browns will improve to 1-2 though.
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Zachary Wishnov 9 months ago
I`m an eagles fan and personally, yes we are all hard on McNabb. The only reason we are hard on McNabb is because of his injuries and how close we have come. McNabb is one of the best QBs in the NFL and have been. Which is why we want a superbowl and nothing less. McNabb is back from injuries and better than ever and I have never wanted him to be traded at anytime during his ordeals.
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Spenser T. Harrison 9 months ago
well said. people also forget all to easily that McNabb plays for the Eagles, and the fans in philly are not easily won over and have been dying for a championship.
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Michael Puffner 9 months ago
When Eagle fans come to Giants stadium they enbarass themselves and the team. I dont have an issue with the Eagles as a team. It's their low-life fans that I have an issue with. I've been a Giant season ticket holder my entire life and the annual philly Giant game is great. I've seen some amazing things on the field and many disgusting things from their fans.
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Ryan Nelson 9 months ago
Oh my, oh my. When people make picks like 'Skins over the Cards, it just drives the Cardinals more. Kurt Warner's on a roll, I don't see that stopping. Especially with Jason Taylor not at 100%.
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Steve Saquella 9 months ago
Love the upset special. GO PACK GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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David Arreola 9 months ago
OH MAN. I almost died laughing that the Giants over bengels pick.
NO LIE.
The Bengels really do suck that bad. They have 1 good season with a USC QB, and all of a sudden every1 is hoppin on the bandwagon.
They have always sucked, they suck now, they will suck in the future.
End of Story.
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Patrick Wall 9 months ago
It's true about the Eagles fans for the most part, but there are some of us who aren't idiots. Unfortunately, we aren't the loud ones. Go figure.
I love the upset special, though :)
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Ivahn Lachowsky 9 months ago
nice picks but i like the rams over the seahawks and the panthers over the vikes i've got a similar article check it out if you like not as indepth as yours though
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