NFL Picks Week 2: Which Undefeated Teams Should Be Most Concerned

A matchup between the undefeated Buffalo Bills and the undefeated Oakland Raiders is a scenario usually reserved for the NFL's first week. And although we're only one Sunday beyond that border, it's still somewhat surprising to see quarterbacks Jason Campbell and Ryan Fitzpatrick fighting over a 2-0 start.  

That tilt is one of only four between blemish-free teams in Week 2, with surprising winners Arizona and Washington also squaring off.  Seeing zeroes in the loss column for the New England Patriots, New York Jets, San Diego Chargers and Jacksonville Jaguars is a little more ordinary, but the bottom line is that we'll have at least four teams join the ranks of the beaten by tonight.  Here's a quick look at the likely outcomes of every game involving an "undefeated" team.

Oakland Raiders at Buffalo Bills 

The Bills held the Kansas City ground game in check and put up a few points of their own in a 41-7 win last week. In a second straight matchup with the AFC West, expect the rushing defense to again step up their game as the Bills move on up to the 2-0 side.

Pick: Bills 24, Raiders 17

Kansas City Chiefs at Detroit Lions

The Lions are a posh pick to make a postseason splash, and their Week 1 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers did nothing to quell the hope. Kansas City's offense is sputtering without Charlie Weis calling the shots.

Pick: Lions 28, Chiefs 13

Baltimore Ravens at Tennessee Titans

The Titans couldn't handle the Jags in Week 1 despite a monster day from Kenny Britt. The defense he'll face today is leaps and bounds ahead of Jacksonville's unit, and that should spell an 0-2 hole for Tennessee.

Pick: Ravens 31, Titans 21

Chicago Bears at New Orleans Saints

The Saints nearly pulled off an improbable comeback at Green Bay in the NFL's opening game of 2011, but Mark Ingram came up inches short as time expired. The Bears, on the other hand, stunned Atlanta in a game more lopsided than most predicted. Chicago won't have the same success against the NFC South on the road.

Pick: Saints 27, Bears 21

Jacksonville Jaguars at New York Jets

The Jets needed a lot of help from Tony Romo late last week to pull off a close win, and although they were far from perfect, they should be fine today with Jags QB Luke McCown providing even more assistance than Mr. Romo.

Pick: Jets 30, Jaguars 14

Arizona Cardinals at Washington Redskins

The Cards managed just enough offense to hold off 400-yard passer Cam Newton in Week 1, and they'll get another wildcard quarterback this week in Rex Grossman. Beating two surprisingly stout teams back-to-back seems too tall a challenge for the Arizona secondary, especially on the road.

Pick: Redskins 23, Cardinals 20

Green Bay Packers at Carolina Panthers

Cam Newton was dynamic and dangerous in a career-opening loss, but that was against a non-existent Arizona secondary. He'll face a much stiffer test in his home opener, and although this one might be closer than most expect, Carolina will still be looking at an 0-2 record tonight.

Pick: Packers 33, Panthers 17

Dallas Cowboys at San Francisco 49ers

The Cowboys are not the Seahawks. The Seahawks may be the only team bad enough offensively to fail at outscoring San Francisco. That's bad news for the 49ers as Dallas and Romo look to bounce back.

Pick: Cowboys 35, 49ers 20

Cincinnati Bengals at Denver Broncos

Both teams opened against soft competition, but only the Bengals found a way to win Week 1. The Broncos are sans RB Knowshon Moreno in this one, but Kyle Orton should find enough space against the Cinci secondary to keep Denver from falling to 0-2.

Pick: Broncos 21, Bengals 13

San Diego Chargers at New England Patriots

The Chargers allowed the Minnesota Vikings to hang around in Week 1, and the Patriots did the same through two quarters against the Dolphins. The better start wins this one, and after Tom Brady threw for somewhere around 7,000 yards last Monday, the Pats seem to be the smarter pick.

Pick: Patriots 28, Chargers 21

Houston Texans at Miami Dolphins

Who would have thought that the defense, not QB Chad Henne, would let Miami down in Week 1? If the Dolphins don't show up against Houston's offense, the results will be eerily similar. Deja Vu, Dolphins.

Pick: Texans 30, Dolphins 19

Philadelphia Eagles at Atlanta Falcons

Michael Vick's big homecoming as the Eagles starter should be a pleasant day, at least compared to his exit. The Falcons will be much better at home, especially playing to avoid an 0-2 start, but Philadelphia is simply too powerful on offense for a suspect Atlanta secondary.

Pick: Eagles 28, Falcons 24