Week Three of the NFL season is nearly upon us. Another full slate of games, including a possible NFC Championship matchup at Lambeau and a very intriguing interconference battle in Philly. Everyone's got an opinion, and here's mine. So here we go, enjoy.
For the second time in his very young career, Matt Ryan gets a the chance to play a terrible defense. This game might look like a replica of his Week One performance against Detroit. And after watching Darren McFadden run all over the Chiefs last week, I wouldn't be surprised if Michael "Burner" Turner challenges for a new rushing record in this one.
It's not like Atlanta has the NFL's best defense, but Larry Johnson just doesn't have much help on the Kansas City offense. It's Tyler Thigpen's first start. Maybe this is the beginning of something special for Herm Edwards' club.... or maybe it's just another embarrassing loss.
Falcons 34 Chiefs 13
Oakland bounced back last week after getting hammered by Denver in the opening week. But, as mentioned before, Larry Johnson just doesn't have much help on that KC offense. Plus, the Bills are scrappy. Their defense has been surprisingly good, and the offense "ain't been too shabby" either.
If Trent Edwards can stay healthy (something he couldn't do at Stanford) and he keeps giving the ball to Marshawn Lynch, the Bills could make a playoff push, and even give the Patriots a couple good games.
Buffalo has two impressive wins already. JaMarcus Russell and McFadden are getting better for the Raiders, but if Seattle couldn't travel across the country and beat the Bills, I doubt the silver and black can either.
Bills 27 Raiders 9
The Panthers are undefeated. The Vikings haven't won. Wow! Who could have predicted that before the season started? Not Mike Greenberg, he picked Minnesota to win the Super Bowl. Personally, I never thought they were a Super Bowl caliber team, but I definitely don't think they're that bad.
Jackson is out, Frerrotte is in, for the time being. anyway. Maybe "old Gus" can get a little life back into the Vike's offense.
I believe Jonathon Stewart will outplay DeAngelo Williams again this week, earning himself the starting job in the process. But I don't think either of them will have outstanding days.
Carolina is a good story so far, but I think Minnesota will defend the home field and get into the win column. It has to happen some time, right?
Vikings 21 Panthers 17
Matt Leinart just can’t seem to live up to his potential. And Arizona isn’t waiting. Kurt Warner is managing the offense well, and the Cards finally look like the team to beat in the NFC West.
Unfortunately, they have a history of flopping just when people start to put stock in them. And for the projected last-place team in a division, I don’t think Washington is that bad. Would it be embarrassing for the worst team in one division to beat the best team in another? Yes. Will it happen? I think there’s a good chance.
Redskins 27 Cardinals 21
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