WEEK 2 in the NFL?

Question

Who do you think will win these games and why...?
Hou @ Car
GB @ Giants
NO @ TB
Dal @ Mia
Jets @ Bala
Wash @ Phi

I'm kind of on the fence about these teams, and would like to know your opinions!

Answer 1

HOU @ CAR: Carolina- The offense is too explosive with Steve Smith, Dwayne Jarrett and Drew Carter at RB and with Desean Foster at RB for the Texans Defense to handle. The defense looks to be good as well, holding Steven Jackson last week to only 55 yards rushing.

GB @ NY Giants: Green Bay- The Giants offense is too banged up right now to put up a fight against that Green Bay defense, yes Plaxico Burress and Eli Manning lit up the Cowboys, but Eli isn't playing, and neither is Brandon Jacobs, and their going up against one of the better defenses in the league. The Giants defense is in shambles too, they allowed Terrell Owens and Patrick Crayton to run wild all over them, so Brett Favre and Donald Driver should have a field day on them.

NO @ TB: New Orleans- I believe that the Saints were embarrassed last week against the Colts and want redemption badly by beating the Buccaneers this week. Cadillac Williams is questionable for the game and thet Buccaneers defense is losing its edge. I look for New Orleans to pound the ball with McCalister and Bush like Seattle did last, then go play action pass to freeeze up those linebackers and allow Colston to work those holes in the Cover 2 and maybe attempt to hit a few big plays with Bush and Henderson.

Dal @ Mia: Dallas- Dallas has too much firepower for the Miami secondary and I dont think Miami has enough weapons themselves to stay in this game if it becomes a high scoring affair. Last week Washington exploited the weaknesses in Miamis secondary for big gains, and now this week they have to fave TO and Patrick Crayton, along with the running game of Dallas. If the Dolphins can limit the big plays, I wouldnt be surprised if they pull an upset because the front 7 of the defense is great especially their linebacking core of Crowder, Thomas, Porter, and Taylor, which can contain for the most part that running game. Personally I feel the secondary for Miami might not improve as fast and Dallas gets the win in a high scoring game.

NY Jets @ Bal: Baltimore: I think the Ravens defense is going to play with a sense of urgency and feel like they need to win this game for their team with the offense struggling a little bit. The Jets had massive protection problems against the Patriots, and you know Rex Ryan the defensive coordinator for the Ravens is licking his chops at that film and designing up many different blitz schemes to duplicate what the Patriots did to the Jets. Itll be a low scoring game, but the Jets wont have a chance in this one Baltimore will run away with it by at least a 14 point lead.

Was @ Phi: Washington- This is my upset of the week simply because of one player: Lito Sheppard. He's out for this game which forces Philly to dig deep into their depth charts to get more CBs, especially when their facing a Washington offense that LOVES multiple WR sets and trick plays. Washington torched Miamis defense with the likes of Antwan Randle El, Santana Moss and Chris Cooley, and i believe this week they will do the same because they will test out that secondary very early, but at the same time will want to establish a running game because they have to go to reserve CBs, and we know that Jim Johnson loves to blitz and put his CBs on islands which could spell trouble if Washington gets a good running game and play actionj pass off of it. Itll be a very close game but Im predicting a 4 point Washington win.

Answer 2

The first two games are going to be the close ones. I think Houston is better than most people think and Greenbay is a much improved team.

I'm going to pick Carolina over Houston. Carolina has a better rushing game. And you need both rushing and passing to win. This should be a good game. I like how Houston performed against Kansas City and at the end of the season last year they were really improving. If I was going to pick an upset game, I'd pick Houston over Carolina.

I have to go with the Giants over Greenbay. The Giants were doing great on offense against Dallas and I consider Dallas a strong team. Hopefully the Giants defense will step up.

The rest are somewhat easy picks I think:

New Orleans over Tampa Bay
-New Orleans is still a good team even though Indianapolis thumped them in Week 1. It's just that Indianapolis is just that good this year. And the New Orleans team seemed a little tired. New Orleans should come back well rested up and with an eagerness to prove they can still be Superbowl contenders after the Week 1 embarassment. Watch out for Indy this year. They are better than last year. The guys they lost they replaced with better guys. And last year half the team was injured for 90% of the season. This year they return with hardly anyone injured.

Dallas over Miami

Baltimore over the Jets
-New England looked good last week. But the Jets also looked bad.

Philadelphia over Washington

Answer 3

Houston vs Carolina

Ehh yeah this game is sort of iffy. Houston just picked up RB Ahman Green. (Ahhh I wish GB still had Ahman Green!!!) Anyway yeah...Their offense is starting to look better, but Delhomme might just decide to step up for once and take the game. I'm not sure. I think this will be a mostly defensive game...It's kind of up in the air...but ehh why not say Carolina.

Green Bay @ Giants

Green Bay. Favre has looked good, and they're going to get WR Greg Jennings back. The Giants tattered offense that no longer has RB Tiki Barber will be no match for Green Bay's improving defense. Especially without Eli Manning. Jared Lorenzen? It just isn't going to happen.

New Orleans @ Tampa Bay

New Orleans. They are such a good team if they will just get in sync. I know between Brees, Deuce, Bush, and Colston, they have a really good offense. They just weren't awake for that Colts game. Tampa Bay is not a horrible team but...in all reality they just don't have as much talent as the Saints.

Dallas @ Miami

Dallas. Miami may have Trent Green now, but Tony Romo is actually getting in the swing of things. Dallas, with Romo and Owens especially, has a decent enough offense to take on Miami who...is simply just lacking. Maybe with a few games and some time Miami will get better but...right now, Dallas is set up for victory.

Jets @ Baltimore

Now this is a game that is a little closer then the rest. Pennington vs McNair. Jets D vs Ravens D. Ehhh...If the Ravens can just stay consistent and tighten up the D, I think they probably have a better chance. The Jets aren't bad, but they break down easier and...they're away...ehh I'm not really sure but I say Baltimore.

Washington @ Philly

How is this an on the fence game? Ahhhh this game belongs to Philidelphia. Washington is not exactly at the top of their game (hahaha). McNabb may need to keep stretching that knee, but I don't think it will cause any problems. He's a little rusty, but he's still very good. Westbrook has been their top receiver, and their top rusher. He's excellent through tight spaces and is hard to bring down. Washington is really needing some offensive/defensive...heck they just really need help and have nothing I would worry about with a team like Philly.

Answer 4

Hou @ Car
The Panthers are superior but the Texans are a real sleeper team this year. I predict Houston defense plays well enough to keep the game close, but Panthers close it out and win by 6. Don't forget, backup Carr has the inside scoop on this team.

GB @ Giants
Is Eli gonna play? If he does, the Giants take it. If he doesn't, then it's up to Jared Lorenzen...yikes.

NO @ TB
After getting stomped by the Colts, the Saints should bounce back and take this one easy. Bucs got the injury bug with Cadillac out and Garcia banged-up. How are they gonna score?

Dal @ Mia
The obvious choice would be the Cowboys on this one, but something in my gut is saying Dolphins. Miami has a horrible offense and Romo is playing like a champion...but I still say Dolphins for no particular reason.

Jets @ Bal
This game is going to be closer than anticipated. Kellen Clemens will make his debut and prove to the Jets fans, they don't need Pennington no more. Like always though, the Ravens defense will score a couple touchdowns and win the game for them.

Wash @ Phil
I like the Redskins in the Monday nighter. I get the feeling Philly is no longer a real threat in the NFC and the glory days of McNabb are over. Portis will have a huge night.

Answer 5

Carolina, because they have a more balanced team and more experience.

Green Bay because the defense will dominate the Giants, and the offense will wake up after taking a nap for the entire Eagles game.

New Orleans has a huge talent advantage to Tampa and will be worked up after that big loss to open the season.

Dallas, but Miami's defense will keep them in the game.

Baltimore has a lot of talent and after a disappointing loss they will be out for blood even without Ray Lewis and/or Steve McNair.

Philly will avenge a loss and they will dominate an overmatched Redskins team. McNabb wouldn't have looked bad had he not been playing such a tough defense in Green Bay.

Answer 6

1) Houston is looking pretty good
2) Green Bay has a good defense and the giants will be missing a lot of key starters so I say Green Bay
3) New Orleans no doubt with the beating they received from the Colts its enough to have woken them up for the season.
4) Cowboys all the way Great offense Good defense enough said.
5)Baltimore no doubt they have a good defense their offense still hasn't showed up yet but I expect Baltimore to win anyway.
6) I don't like neither of these teams but I still think Philly is a better team right now

Answer 7

Hou. over Car- New QB, great WR, something to prove.

GB over NYG- Farvre looking decent, WR Jennings back, Eli most likely out for the game.

NO over TB- Brees/Colston will have better game, lack of QB and RB at TB.

Dallas over Miami- Romo for real! Dallas defense better than thus far shown.

Baltimore over Jets- Jets QB out. Baltimore D too much for a back-up QB.

Phili over Washington- McNabb is back with decent WR, decent RB, and playing at home.

I hope this was some help, just my opinion.

Answer 8

GB, Dal, Jets would be the three I'd choose. GB because Giants, including Eli, are beat up and battered from week one. Dallas because the have the ability to be a scoring machine, and the players are happy with their coach. Jets because they had the NE defense guessing on several plays, and Bal coughed up the ball on three of their first five snaps.

Answer 9

Carolina over Houston
Green Bay over Giants
New Orleans over Tampa
Miami over Dallas (although I know its a long shot, but I can hope right? Anyone over the Cowgirls!)
Baltimore over Jets

Washington over Philly

Answer 10

Carolina, Green bay, New orleans, Dallas, Jets, Philly,,,and go browns