NFL Week 3 Picks and Predictions.

I remember the days I used to do the work football pool. In most cases, I actually ran the pool. I used to be so good at this, I would have to post my picks on my office door prior to the end of the day Friday.

There was even a point when co-workers would copy my picks prior to leaving work on Friday to make sure I wasn't cheating.

Those were the days.

Week 1 - 9-6

Week 2 - 9-7

I have been pretty good at picking the upset specials, picking the Jets to beat the Patriots, and the Giants to ruin the Cowboys opening night of their Billion dollar stadium. Maybe all is not lost, and I just need to get back into my old routine.

So, I have my Cherry Pepsi, and my Black Jack Gum here, and I can smell the right-ness in the air. I sat down last night, and studied every match up, and am ready to break the double digit win total this week.

Redskins @ Lions

Trap game right off the bat. The Lions are a decent team for the first half of games this year. Unfortunately, there are two halvs in the NFL. The Redskins were on the brink of losing to the Rams last week, and didn't score a touchdown, but had to win on three field goals.

Right off the bat—Upset special. Detroit ends their 19 game losing streak and beats the Redskins 17-13.

Packers @ Rams

Last weeks game against the Bengals, the Packers had a hard time with the tough defense of the Bengals, allowing Antwan Odom five sacks.

As hard as it is for me to compliment the Bengals, their defense is much improved, and the Rams are nowhere near that level.

Packers win 31-10

49ers @ Vikings

Who would have thought that this would actually be a good game prior to the start of the season?

The 49ers strength is their defense, and the Vikings offense is a machine. AP is the one of the best backs in the league, and possibly of all time.

I believe this game will be decided by the men under center, and Shaun Hill is nowhere near the level of Brett Favre, even if he were still retired.

Vikings win 21-14

Falcons @ Patriots

This could be one of the best games of the week. The Patriots are coming off a disappointing loss to the Jets, while the Falcons are riding high starting the season 2-0.

As I said before, Tom Brady is not playing like Tom Brady, and the Patriots defense, after losing five defensive leaders in the off season, and Jarrod Mayo in week one, will not be able to stop Matt Ryan and the Falcons attack.

Falcons win 24-20.

Titans @ Jets

The Titans came into the 2009 season with Super Bowl aspirations, and have lost their first two games by a total of six points. The game against the Steelers in week one could be excused. Opening night, national TV, the whole Terrible Towel stomping issue.

But losing to the Texans last week had to hurt.

The Jets are undefeated, and have not allowed either of their opponents in the end zone yet this year. Problem is, they have a banged up secondary, and if they have to commit safety up to help support the run, Kerry Collins has the ability to light up man to man coverage.

Titans win 27-20.

Chiefs @ Eagles

No Donovan McNabb, no problem. The Eagles suffered at the hands of Drew Brees and the Saints last week, who lit them up through the air. Some people say that the Saints exposed the Eagles to be susceptible to the pass. Sure if your team has a QB that can play like Brees.

The Chiefs don't.

Phillys D will again return to dominance, and with Mike Vick able to return from suspension, the Eagles will out match the Chiefs in a big way.

Eagles win 31-13.

Giants @ Buccaneers

The Bucs are in rebuilding mode, after releasing many of their team leaders in the off season. The Giants are just a considerably better team, and Tampa has no real shot to upend the G-Men.

Giants win 27-7.

Browns @ Ravens

The Ravens defense has been known as one of the best defenses in the NFL for years. They still are monsters against the run, but their passing game has allowed the Chiefs and Chargers to throw all over them.

With Brady Quinn and Braylon Edwards, the Browns should be able to put some points on the board. The Ravens are not the run every down team that they used to be, and Joe Flacco has thrown the ball 69 times in their first two games this year.

Ravens win 21-10.

Jaguars @ Texans

The Texans looked awful in week one against the Jets, then put 34 points on the board against an amazing Titans defense. In the Jaguars first two games, they just looked bad.

The Texans look to play like they did against the Titans, and the Jaguars will have no chance.

Texans win 27-13.

Bears @ Seahawks

Though normally a tough team at home, the Seahawks are a bruised team heading into week three. The Bears are coming off an emotional win against the Steelers, and look to continue their success.

Jay Cutler has found a new weapon in Johnny Knox, and if the Hawks can get pressure on Cutler, he will have another big day with his new rookie receiver.

Bears win 24-14.

Saints @ Bills

Get your popcorn ready, TO! You are about to see an aerial assault from a QB that not even you could complain about.

The Bills defense is suspect at best, and the Saints put almost 50 points on the board against a very good Eagles team last week.

Dick Juron better not have made Sean Payton mad ever in his life, because if Payton wanted to, the Saints could score 80 points against the Bills. If he wanted to. I don't think it will be THAT bad, but close.

Saints win 41-13.

Steelers @ Bengals

The worst thing that could have happened to the Bengals in week two was the Steelers losing to the Bears. Pittsburgh, who has not lost in Cincinnati since drafting Ben Roethlisberger, will come into Cincinnati with a chip on their shoulder the size of Paul Brown stadium itself.

For Cincy to be successful, they are going to have to control the clock by running the ball, and that is easier said than done.

Steelers win 24-17.

Broncos @ Raiders

The Broncos are looking to be the surprise team of 2009, starting off the season 2-0. They beat the Browns and Bengals, but hey, they are still 2-0.

Oakland is a good team without a good QB. Had they kept Jeff Garcia and had him as the starter, they may be 2-0 right now. The Raiders took the Chargers to the limit in week one, and beat the Chiefs last week.

This could be more of the same. This game will go to the wire, with the home team winning it in the end.

Raiders win 13-10.

Dolphins @ Chargers

The Chargers were on the brink of beating the Ravens in San Diego last week, only to have Ray Lewis blow up Darren Sproles on fourth and short to end the game.

The Dolphins controlled the clock against the Colts, having possession for over 45 minutes, but still allowed Peyton Manning to throw for over 300 yards against them.

The Wildcat is good, but the Dolphins just don't have the fire power to hang with the Bolts.

Chargers win 31-21.

Colts @ Cardinals

Which Arizona team is going to show up? The one that lost to the 49ers in week one, or the one that played almost a perfect offensive game against the Jaguars last week?

Either way, if you are the type of person that likes high scoring games, then this one is for you.

If you are a betting person, take the over—regardless of what it may be! Just kidding, don't gamble. Between these two teams, we very well could see 900 yards of total offense this game, and maybe more.

Cardinals win 41-37.

Monday Night Football

Panthers @ Cowboys

Dallas were humiliated losing their home opener to the Giants last week. They beat the Giants in every category except the one that counted, the score.

Tony Romo threw three picks, and it was still a close game.

Jake Delhomme is trying to get his confidence back, but it isn't going to happen against the Cowboys.

Cowboys win 27-13.