NFL Picks Week 2: Predicting The Top QB Performances

After a Week 1 filled with many exciting games, it is time to look forward to Week 2 of the NFL regular season.

The quarterback is the field general for the offense, so their performance is always very important to the success of the team.

Here are five quarterbacks that should not only lead their teams to victory, but also have solid individual performances.

Tom Brady: New England Patriots

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FOXBORO, MA - SEPTEMBER 12: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots scrambles as Antwan Odom #98 of the Cincinnati Bengals is unable to make the sack during the NFL season opener on September 12, 2010 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Ph

Week 1 Stats: 258 yards, three touchdowns

Week 2 Opponent: New York Jets

Some might think it is crazy to think that Tom Brady will have a good week against one of the better defenses in the NFL.

Well think again!

Did anyone see the Ravens attack Kyle Wilson and Antonio Cromartie through the air on Monday night?  Look for more of that this Sunday, as Moss and Revis will negate each other and Wes Welker will go off for another big game.

Aaron Rodgers: Green Bay Packers

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PHILADELPHIA - SEPTEMBER 12: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers looks to pass during a game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on September 12, 2010 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Week 1 Stats: 188 yards, two touchdowns, two interceptions

Week 2 Opponent: Buffalo Bills

Aaron Rodgers is making a case that he is the best quarterback in the NFL.  He will only add to that this week against the Buffalo Bills.

Yes, the Bills' defense played well against the Dolphins last week, but there is a big difference between Chad Henne and Rodgers.  Rodgers will pick apart this secondary and the Packers will win easily.

Don't be surprised to see 350+yards and three touchdowns from the Packers starting quarterback this Sunday.

Michael Vick: Philadelphia Eagles

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PHILADELPHIA - SEPTEMBER 12: Michael Vick #7 of the Philadelphia Eagles rushes during a game against the Green Bay Packers at Lincoln Financial Field on September 12, 2010 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Week 1 Stats: 175 yards passing, 103 yards rushing, one passing touchdown

Week 2 Opponent: Detroit Lions

Is it 2006 again?  No, but Michael Vick is back starting games in the NFL again.  Vick looked pretty impressive last week although it came in a lose to the Packers.

Detroit lost to the Bears last week in a close game that was ended on a questionable play.  They will get back to being the Lions of old as they will have no answers in containing Vick in the pocket.

Look for Vick to have about 200 passing yards, 100 rushing yards, and two total touchdowns this Sunday, creating a quarterback controversy in Philly.

Matt Cassel: Kansas City Chiefs

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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - AUGUST 21: Quarterback Matt Cassell #7 of the Kansas City Chiefs drops back to pass against the Minnesota Vikings at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on August 21, 2009 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings defeated the Chiefs 17-13. (Photo

Week 1 Stats: 68 yards, one touchdown

Week 2 Opponent: Cleveland Browns

Cassel was derailed a bit in the opener due to the rain and wind, but he was able to manage the game very well as the Chiefs upset the Chargers.

This week should be a very different story for Cassel.  Last year against the Browns, Cassel threw for 331 and two touchdowns.

The Browns lost to the equally lowly Bucs last week, so there is no reason to believe that it will get any better this week. 

Cassel will better his numbers from last season throwing for 400+yards and three scores in a double digit beating of the Browns.

Peyton Manning: Indianapolis Colts

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HOUSTON - SEPTEMBER 12: Offensive coordinator Clyde Christensen talks with Peyton Manning #18 of the Indianapolis Colts at Reliant Stadium on September 12, 2010 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Week 1 Stats: 433 yards, 3 touchdowns

Week 2 Opponent: New York Giants

Thought the best quarterback in football would be left of the list just because he lost last week?  Well, you're wrong.

Peyton Manning will be pumped up to go against his brother Eli and the questionable Giants' secondary that only played well because Matt Moore was behind center last week.

Peyton will pick a part the Giants methodically Sunday night to the tune of 350 yards and three touchdowns in a slug fest between the Manning brothers.