NFL Predictions Week 2: Surprising Winners That Will Continue to Roll

After a wild start to the 2013 NFL regular season, the expectations for an even more unpredictable Week 2 have fans predicting several surprise winners continuing to roll moving forward.

All of the following teams were victorious in Week 1 and will carry that momentum to victory once again.

New Orleans Saints

In 2012 the New Orleans Saints were a shell of the high-powered team they had become known as, but with head coach Sean Payton back from suspension, the talented group of players stunned the Atlanta Falcons and stole the victory in Week 1, 23-17.

While all is well in New Orleans, the party is just getting started.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are coming off a heartbreaking 18-17 loss to the New York Jets. While Tampa Bay always plays the Saints tough as division rivals, the lack of confidence from a defeat coupled with New Orleans’ momentum will result in blowout.

Look for the Saints to start the season 2-0.

Prediction: New Orleans 34, Tampa Bay 17

Kansas City Chiefs

With new head coach Andy Reid leading the Kansas City Chiefs in a different direction, there is no doubt that the team will continue to thrive after beating the Jacksonville Jaguars 28-2 on Sunday.

The Chiefs will be put to the test when the team travels to Dallas for Week 2. The Cowboys showcased their offensive and defensive prowess against the Giants, but the team’s flaws were exposed on the national stage.

Kansas City will capitalize on Dallas’ critical mistakes.

Led by the smart play of Alex Smith under center and Jamaal Charles out of the backfield (171 yards passing and 120 yards rushing for the entire offense on Sunday), the Chiefs have looked like an entirely different team this season.

Add in the elite play of the defensive unit, which only allowed 107 yards passing and 71 yards rushing in Week 1, and the Dallas Cowboys have been put on upset alert.

Prediction: Kansas City 24, Dallas 23

Detroit Lions

Most fans expected the Detroit Lions to be better this year, but with a Week 1 matchup against the division-rival Minnesota Vikings, there was a genuine concern that the team would start the regular season with a loss.

After beating the Vikings 34-24, the Lions look poised for a monster season.

The Arizona Cardinals are next on the schedule. While Arizona gave the St. Louis Rams all the team could handle, Detroit has the better offensive unit, the stronger front seven and the momentum needed to win in Week 2.

The Lions will need much more than four catches for 37 yards from wide receiver Calvin Johnson, but with Reggie Bush carrying and catching the ball out of the backfield, Detroit should have no problem winning the second game of the year as well.

Prediction: Detroit 30, Arizona 20

All stats via NFL.com

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