Cowboys, Colts and Jets Look For First Wins in Week 2

Well, we survived Week 1 and even posted a record above .500 . This week the Cowboys try to make amends to their fan base (pay attention Wade Phillips and Jason Garrett), the Jets look for offense (I would look to special teams), and the Colts look for defense (check the airport). Alright, enough jabbering. Here are my Week 2 picks:

Pittsburgh at Tennessee

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NASHVILLE - SEPTEMBER 12: Vince Young #10 of the Tennessee Titans looks to pass against the Oakland Raiders during the NFL season opener at LP Field on September 12, 2010 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Titans defeated the Raiders 38-13. (Photo by Joe Robbin

Pittsburgh's defense looked good against the Falcons. But then again what defense doesn't? Chris Johnson and VY picked up where they left off last season. Week 2 won't be as easy for the Titans but they still get the win. I'll take the Titans.

Miami at Minnesota

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NEW ORLEANS - SEPTEMBER 09: Quarterback Brett Favre #4 of the Minnesota Vikings at Louisiana Superdome on September 9, 2010 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

I'm not sure where Miami or Minnesota were the first week. Maybe they were stuck in an airport terminal with the Indianapolis Colts defense. Luckily for Miami they played the Bills. They won't have the same fortune this week. Brett Favre and the rest of the Vikings make an appearance in this week's matchup. I'll take the Vikings.

Arizona at Atlanta

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PITTSBURGH - SEPTEMBER 12: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons drops back to pass against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the NFL season opener game on September 12, 2010 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

This could either be a yawner or both teams could score in the 40s. Neither team was very impressive in the first week. Just for shiggles I’ll take the Falcons.

Baltimore at Cincinnati

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FOXBORO, MA - SEPTEMBER 12: Carson Palmer #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals looks to pass against the New England Patriots during the NFL season opener on September 12, 2010 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. The Patriots defeated the Bengals 38-2

Baltimore’s defense looked stellar in Week 1 (although they did play Mark Sanchez). Cincinnati didn’t resemble the Cincinnati of 2009. However, I do believe they'll put together a better performance this week and eke out a win against the Ravens. I’ll take the Bengals at home.

Kansas City at Cleveland

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KANSAS CITY, MO - SEPTEMBER 13: Running back Ryan Matthews #24 of the San Diego Chargers carries the ball during the 1st quarter of the game against the Kansas City Chiefs on September 13, 2010 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Ja

Kansas City may be one of those teams I don’t pick right all year long. I like to call teams like the Chiefs Jekyll and Hyde (it can’t be my fault, right?). However, I do believe they go to Cleveland and come away 2-0. I’ll take the Chiefs.

Chicago at Dallas

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OXNARD, CA - AUGUST 14: Linebacker DeMarcus Ware #94 looks on during Dallas Cowboys Training Camp at the Marriott Residence Inn Oxnard River Ridge on August 14, 2010 in Oxnard, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

After last week’s performance I would love to pick against Dallas just because. But I believe that entire locker room is ticked off and DeMarcus Ware seems to be fine. I’ll take the Cowboys at home.

Philadelphia at Detroit

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CHICAGO - SEPTEMBER 12: Shaun Hill #14 of the Detroit Lions looks for a receiver against the Chicago Bears during the NFL season opening game at Soldier Field on September 12, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears defeated the Lions 19-14. (Photo by Jonath

Who will quarterback for Philly this week? I don’t think it matters. The one guy who would matter is in Washington now. I don’t think Ndamukong Suh is neutralized this week. Last week he registered one sack (when he forced Jay Cutler out of bounds to negative yardage), one tackle and two quarterback hits. I think he makes his presence felt again. Even without Matthew Stafford I’ll take the Lions at home.

Buffalo at Green Bay

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PHILADELPHIA - SEPTEMBER 12: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers hands the ball off to Brandon Jackson #32 during a game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on September 12, 2010 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mik

No Green Bay nap this week. Last week they fell asleep for a couple of quarters and allowed the Eagles to hang around. This week they go full throttle. Even without Ryan Grant I’ll take the Packers.

Tampa Bay at Carolina

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 12: Matt Moore #3 of the Carolina Panthers throws a pass against the New York Giants on September 12, 2010 at the New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Neither team made a positive impression in the first week. I’ll take the Panthers only because they are at home.

Seattle at Denver

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JACKSONVILLE, FL - SEPTEMBER 12: Quarterback Kyle Orton #8 of the Denver Broncos scrambles for yardage during the NFL season opener game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field on September 12, 2010 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Gre

I think Seattle in Week 1 was a mirage (thanks San Francisco). Denver will put it together a few times this year. Week 2 is one of those times. I’ll take the Broncos at home.

St. Louis at Oakland

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NASHVILLE - SEPTEMBER 12: Jason Campbell #8 of the Oakland Raiders looks to pass against the Tennessee Titans during the NFL season opener at LP Field on September 12, 2010 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Titans defeated the Raiders 38-13. (Photo by Joe Robb

Neither team lit it up in Week 1. I think Jason Campbell is the answer to their quarterback quandary, but he needs to hold onto the ball. He also needs time to throw (*cough-cough* offensive line). This week is a better week for Campbell. I’ll take the Raiders.

Houston at Washington

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LANDOVER - SEPTEMBER 12: Donovan McNabb #5 of the Washington Redskins passes during the NFL season opener against the Dallas Cowboys at FedExField on September 12, 2010 in Landover, Maryland. The Redskins defeated the Cowboys 13-7. (Photo by Larry French

Houston ran all over the Colts. Dallas had some success running the ball against Washington, but they didn’t run it enough (*cough-cough* Jason Garrett). Donovan McNabb will have a better week. This is my upset special. I’ll take the ‘Skins at home.

New England at New York Jets

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FOXBORO, MA - SEPTEMBER 12: Fred Taylor #21 of the New England Patriots celebrates his run with teammate Sammy Morris #34 in the first half against the Cincinnati Bengals during the NFL season opener on September 12, 2010 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro,

What was the biggest loss for the Jets in Week 1? The game itself or Kris Jenkins for the season? Losing Jenkins is a huge blow to that defense. The secondary (minus Revis) looks suspect and the offense has not helped (*cough-cough* Mark Sanchez). I’ll take the Patriots in a minor upset that won’t look like one later in the year.

Jacksonville at San Diego

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KANSAS CITY, MO - SEPTEMBER 13: Quarterback Philip Rivers #17 of the San Diego Chargers in action during the game against the Kansas City Chiefs on September 13, 2010 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Not much to say here. The Chargers are ticked. I’ll take the Chargers.

New York Giants at Indianapolis

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HOUSTON - SEPTEMBER 12: Defensive end Dwight Freeney #93 and Robert Mathis #98 of the Indianapolis Colts at Reliant Stadium on September 12, 2010 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Luckily, the Colts defense won't have to catch a plane this week. Surely they can find Lucas Oil Stadium. It’s hard to imagine a Colts team starting 0-2. Freeney and Mathis go off. I’ll take the Colts.

New Orleans at San Francisco

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NEW ORLEANS - SEPTEMBER 09: Quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints at Louisiana Superdome on September 9, 2010 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

New Orleans’ offense was efficient in their opener. They didn’t make any mistakes but they didn’t score a lot either. I think that changes this week. I’ll take the Saints.