A little bit of a theme this week--winless teams getting their first W. We'll see how it goes.
Jacksonville Jaguars (2-2) @ Buffalo Bills (0-4)
The Bills have come close a couple times. They're not good but they're not bad enough to go winless either and the Jags just aren't that good. The game's in Buffalo, so here winless team with a win #1. Trevor's Pick: Bills 20-16
New York Giants (2-2) @ Houston Texans (3-1)
The Giants defense looked great against the Bears, but I'm still not buying them. I think the Bears were exposed more than anything, and I don't mean they took their towels off.
Trevor's Pick: Texans 27-13
Kansas City Chiefs (3-0) @ Indianapolis Colts (2-2)
Hope the Chiefs enjoyed one extra week of being undefeated with their bye, because that all ends this week. The Colts have to be a little pissed about being 2-2 and this game is in Indy.
Trevor's Pick: Colts 31-13
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-1) @ Cincinnati Bengals (2-2)
I have no idea what to expect from the Bengals anymore, but I do know the Bucs aren't really that good. Glad they got a couple wins early so they could be relevant into week 5.
Trevor's Pick: Bengals 20-10
Green Bay Packers (3-1) @ Washington Redskins (2-2)
This might be the game of the week. Two good teams, both with significant weaknesses. When in doubt, pick the team you want to lose.
Trevor's Pick: Packers 24-23
St. Louis Rams (2-2) @ Detroit Lions (0-4)
Sam Bradford has been tight so far. Matthew Stafford's not back yet. The Lions are too much improved to keep losing every game.
Trevor's Pick: Lions 28-19
Chicago Bears (3-1) @ Carolina Panthers (0-4)
After watching the Bears line I don't know how to pick them. Mike Martz is stubborn and I'm not sure he'll make the adjustments necessary to plug the holes.
Trevor's Pick: Panthers 16-10
Atlanta Falcons (3-1) @ Cleveland Browns (1-3)
Trevor's Pick: Falcons 24-12
Denver Broncos (2-2) @ Baltimore Ravens (3-1)
Trevor's Pick: Ravens 23-19
New Orleans Saints (3-1) @ Arizona Cardinals (2-2)
Trevor's Pick: Saints 34-9
Tennessee Titans (2-2) @ Dallas Cowboys (1-2)
Trevor's Pick: Cowboys 20-13
San Diego Chargers (2-2) @ Oakland Raiders (1-3)
Trevor's Pick: Chargers 25-13
Philadelphia Eagles (2-2) @ San Francisco 49ers (0-4)
Trevor's Pick: 49ers 16-14
Minnesota Vikings (1-2) @ New York Jets (3-1)
Trevor's Pick: Jets 23-16
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Friday, October 1, 2010
Week 4 NFL Picks
After a solid performance last week I'm looking to keep looking up which is where I look when I'm looking. Can I count all the byes as wins?
New York Jets (2-1) @ Buffalo Bills (0-3)
I'd love to take the Bills here. They did have a good showing in a loss last week, the game is at home, and Trent Edwards is gone for good, but I'd hate to start off 0-1. It's going to be hard to find a game where the Bills actually win. I don't think they're as bad as the Lions a couple years ago, and they'll stay in some games, but I'm not sure they can actually pull it out.
Trevor's Pick: Jets 27-14
Cincinnati Bengals (2-1) @ Cleveland Browns (0-3)
The Browns are another team I'll struggle to ever pick to actually win. The Bengals are still trying to work out some offensive issues. I'm not sure Carson Palmer is as elite as everyone wants to make him out to be. I have to go based on helmets here...
Trevor's Pick: Bengals 20-9
Denver Broncos (1-2) @ Tennessee Titans (2-1)
I like this game. The Broncos made a couple big mistakes or they would have competed with the Colts who are starting to put it together. Vince Young has been way worse than I thought he'd be coming into this year and if they have to go to CJ in every tough spot it'll be hard to keep winning. The Titans look shaky. If this game were in Denver I'd take the Broncos, in Nashville...
Trevor's Pick: Broncos 17-16
Carolina Panthers @ New Orleans Saints
Drew Brees is going to be wearing a knee brace on Sunday. Reggie Bush is out and the Saints seem to get hit with substantial injuries every week this year. They're coming off a tough loss that could effect their morale. The Panthers suck.
Trevor's Pick: Saints 27-10
Detroit Lions (0-3) @ Green Bay Packers (2-1)
The Lions remind me of myself trying to dunk in college. I was in the best shape of my life. I'd take a tennis ball and flush it through. Then I'd take a basketball and could never make it happen. Who knows if it was that my hands were too small to hold the ball, a mental block, or that I just didn't have quite enough hops with the bigger ball, but I couldn't do it. That's the Lions trying to win.
Trevor's Pick: Packers 31-21
Seattle Seahawks (2-1) @ St. Louis Rams (1-2)
I'm starting to walk alongside the Rams bandwagon. Just kind of eyeballing it at this point. The injury to Steven Jackson makes this a really tough pick. The Seahawks are getting big plays but can't seem to get that offense really in sync. The game's not in Seattle which makes a big difference in this case.
Trevor's Pick: Rams 23-16
San Francisco 49ers (0-3) @ Atlanta Falcons (2-1)
You gotta love the darlings of the ESPN family falling from playoff contention by week 4. The 49ers are switching coaches and probably wearing underwear rubbed with a rabbit's foot. It won't matter. There's just something wrong there. Maybe it's Alex Smith.
Trevor's Pick: Falcons 20-7
Baltimore Ravens (2-1) @ Pittsburgh Steelers (3-0)
This is one of the best games of the weekend. I seriously can't believe the Steelers are doing what they're doing. They hardly have a quarterback! Their defense is just sick right now. But I think the Ravens defense will lock down the offense and the Ravens offense will have enough punch to put them over the top.
Trevor's Pick: Ravens 16-10
Houston Texans (2-1) @ Oakland Raiders (1-2)
This week will say a lot about the Texans. No secret I've been driving their bandwagon so far this season, but if they're legit they can't lose to the Raiders. I say last week was a fluke and they recover.
Trevor's Pick: Texans 28-17
Indianapolis Colts (2-1) @ Jacksonville Jaguars (1-2)
Seriously?
Trevor's Pick: Colts 34-7
Washington Redskins (1-2) @ Philadelphia Eagles (3-0)
My favorite thing about this game is that once it's over I won't have to hear about how Donovan McNabb feels about going back to Philly as a Redskin. I won't be subjected to the drivel of senseless debates over whether he'll be booed or cheered. Oh, wait. All of next week will be about reviewing what happened. They probably won't even talk about the game, just Donovan's feelings.
Trevor's Pick: Eagles 24-13
Arizona Cardinals (1-2) @ San Diego Chargers (1-2)
The Chargers keep repeating the same bad pattern like a fat guy jumping off a diet at the first sight of a donut. They start the year crappy then finish strong to win the division. Against most teams in the league I'd pick the Chargers to lose, but until the Cardinals have someone other than Derek Anderson at quarterback I won't pick them to win again.
Trevor's Pick: San Diego Chargers 30-12
Chicago Bears (3-0) @ New York Giants (1-2)
If you listen to every ESPN personality in the universe and under the universe you know that the Giants are backed into a corner right now. They are like a bear cub about to spring and maul the Bears (no relation) because they have to. No matter how much a team "has to win" they can't if they don't really care and have less abilities.
Trevor's Pick: Bears 23-10
New England Patriots (2-1) @ Miami Dolphins (2-1)
I like the Dolphins. Brandon Marshall is an absolute beast. A passing game paired with the wildcat run by Brown and Williams plus a defense that will continue to improve each week adds up to a team that is going to be great by the end of the season. They're still putting it together but have enough to beat the Pats at home.
Trevor's Pick: Dolphins 24-21
New York Jets (2-1) @ Buffalo Bills (0-3)
I'd love to take the Bills here. They did have a good showing in a loss last week, the game is at home, and Trent Edwards is gone for good, but I'd hate to start off 0-1. It's going to be hard to find a game where the Bills actually win. I don't think they're as bad as the Lions a couple years ago, and they'll stay in some games, but I'm not sure they can actually pull it out.
Trevor's Pick: Jets 27-14
Cincinnati Bengals (2-1) @ Cleveland Browns (0-3)
The Browns are another team I'll struggle to ever pick to actually win. The Bengals are still trying to work out some offensive issues. I'm not sure Carson Palmer is as elite as everyone wants to make him out to be. I have to go based on helmets here...
Trevor's Pick: Bengals 20-9
Denver Broncos (1-2) @ Tennessee Titans (2-1)
I like this game. The Broncos made a couple big mistakes or they would have competed with the Colts who are starting to put it together. Vince Young has been way worse than I thought he'd be coming into this year and if they have to go to CJ in every tough spot it'll be hard to keep winning. The Titans look shaky. If this game were in Denver I'd take the Broncos, in Nashville...
Trevor's Pick: Broncos 17-16
Carolina Panthers @ New Orleans Saints
Drew Brees is going to be wearing a knee brace on Sunday. Reggie Bush is out and the Saints seem to get hit with substantial injuries every week this year. They're coming off a tough loss that could effect their morale. The Panthers suck.
Trevor's Pick: Saints 27-10
Detroit Lions (0-3) @ Green Bay Packers (2-1)
The Lions remind me of myself trying to dunk in college. I was in the best shape of my life. I'd take a tennis ball and flush it through. Then I'd take a basketball and could never make it happen. Who knows if it was that my hands were too small to hold the ball, a mental block, or that I just didn't have quite enough hops with the bigger ball, but I couldn't do it. That's the Lions trying to win.
Trevor's Pick: Packers 31-21
Seattle Seahawks (2-1) @ St. Louis Rams (1-2)
I'm starting to walk alongside the Rams bandwagon. Just kind of eyeballing it at this point. The injury to Steven Jackson makes this a really tough pick. The Seahawks are getting big plays but can't seem to get that offense really in sync. The game's not in Seattle which makes a big difference in this case.
Trevor's Pick: Rams 23-16
San Francisco 49ers (0-3) @ Atlanta Falcons (2-1)
You gotta love the darlings of the ESPN family falling from playoff contention by week 4. The 49ers are switching coaches and probably wearing underwear rubbed with a rabbit's foot. It won't matter. There's just something wrong there. Maybe it's Alex Smith.
Trevor's Pick: Falcons 20-7
Baltimore Ravens (2-1) @ Pittsburgh Steelers (3-0)
This is one of the best games of the weekend. I seriously can't believe the Steelers are doing what they're doing. They hardly have a quarterback! Their defense is just sick right now. But I think the Ravens defense will lock down the offense and the Ravens offense will have enough punch to put them over the top.
Trevor's Pick: Ravens 16-10
Houston Texans (2-1) @ Oakland Raiders (1-2)
This week will say a lot about the Texans. No secret I've been driving their bandwagon so far this season, but if they're legit they can't lose to the Raiders. I say last week was a fluke and they recover.
Trevor's Pick: Texans 28-17
Indianapolis Colts (2-1) @ Jacksonville Jaguars (1-2)
Seriously?
Trevor's Pick: Colts 34-7
Washington Redskins (1-2) @ Philadelphia Eagles (3-0)
My favorite thing about this game is that once it's over I won't have to hear about how Donovan McNabb feels about going back to Philly as a Redskin. I won't be subjected to the drivel of senseless debates over whether he'll be booed or cheered. Oh, wait. All of next week will be about reviewing what happened. They probably won't even talk about the game, just Donovan's feelings.
Trevor's Pick: Eagles 24-13
Arizona Cardinals (1-2) @ San Diego Chargers (1-2)
The Chargers keep repeating the same bad pattern like a fat guy jumping off a diet at the first sight of a donut. They start the year crappy then finish strong to win the division. Against most teams in the league I'd pick the Chargers to lose, but until the Cardinals have someone other than Derek Anderson at quarterback I won't pick them to win again.
Trevor's Pick: San Diego Chargers 30-12
Chicago Bears (3-0) @ New York Giants (1-2)
If you listen to every ESPN personality in the universe and under the universe you know that the Giants are backed into a corner right now. They are like a bear cub about to spring and maul the Bears (no relation) because they have to. No matter how much a team "has to win" they can't if they don't really care and have less abilities.
Trevor's Pick: Bears 23-10
New England Patriots (2-1) @ Miami Dolphins (2-1)
I like the Dolphins. Brandon Marshall is an absolute beast. A passing game paired with the wildcat run by Brown and Williams plus a defense that will continue to improve each week adds up to a team that is going to be great by the end of the season. They're still putting it together but have enough to beat the Pats at home.
Trevor's Pick: Dolphins 24-21
Friday, September 24, 2010
Week 3 NFL Picks
Okay, so 8-8 isn't a good start. That record means you don't make the playoffs but don't get a great draft pick either, so I need to either get better or way worse, I'm hoping for the former this week.
Tennessee Titans (1-1) at New York Giants (1-1)
Both these teams looked flat out horrible last week. I could turn the ball over as much as VY did and then sit the bench for way less money (call me Jeff!). The Giants thought it would be a great idea to play fifty defensive backs and no one over 200 pounds and the Colts, who never run it effectively, ran all over them. They both have something to prove this week, but only one of them has a real chance to be legit and get to the playoffs this year.
Trevor's Pick: Tennessee Titans 20-16
San Francisco 49ers (0-2) at Kansas City Chiefs (2-0)
The 49ers put up a good showing against the Saints after the debacle in Seattle. The Chiefs haven't played anyone and would be in trouble if they had needed a passing game. The 49ers aren't as bad as 0-2 (though all the ESPNers picking them for the Super Bowl is a little whack) and the Chiefs aren't as good as 2-0. In Arrowhead this should be a good game.
Trevor's Pick: San Francisco 49ers 23-17
Dallas Cowboys (0-2) at Houston Texans (2-0)
I can't wait for the Cowboys to drop to 0-3. Take that ESPN.
Trevor's Pick: Houston Texans 27-17
Buffalo Bills (0-2) at New England Patriots (1-1)
I'm not sure why I'd ever pick the Bills to win. It's doubtful they'll go 0-16, but 1-15 might work. The Pats have some anger to take out after a sub-par performance against the Jets and the Bills are the perfect team for that.
Trevor's Pick: New England Patriots 31-6
Cleveland Browns (0-2) at Baltimore Ravens (1-1)
This game is like the one right before it, a bad team against a good team coming off a hard loss. The Browns are worse than I thought they'd be and the Ravens are above average on defense and at least average on offense.
Trevor's Pick: Baltimore Ravens 24-9
Detroit Lions (0-2) at Minnesota Vikings (0-2)
If the Vikings want a prayer of making the playoffs they have to win this game. They get their bye week early and come back to an insane schedule. The Lions are improved and cannot be taken lightly like they were in the past. The Vikings came close to beating a really good Miami team and if Brett has any fire left in him every week should get better for the offense. This is no gimmie, but the Vikes come through when they have to this time.
Trevor's Pick: Minnesota Vikings 20-17
Atlanta Falcons (1-1) at New Orleans Saints (2-0)
I don't love the Falcons despite a good game last week. I think the Saints are one of the best teams in the league, but it doesn't seem like they're clicking on all cylinders right now and it's their first week without Reggie Bush. If they can stop Michael Turner's running they should be able to pull this one out.
Trevor's Pick: Atlanta Falcons 20-19
Pittsburgh Steelers (2-0) at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-0)
Tampa Bay being 2-0 is a nice surprise. I like Raheem Morris and I think as they continue to add pieces they will continue to improve. The Steelers have Charlie Batch going at quarterback, but the defense is just too strong to falter against an average offense.
Trevor's Pick: Pittsburgh Steelers 16-6
Cincinnati Bengals (1-1) at Carolina Panthers (0-2)
The Bengals have had one bad half of football this year. People started bailing on them when they didn't kick butt in week 1, but this is a good team. Jimmy Claussen is starting for the Panthers which won't help much. He may be a good quarterback eventually but he's no Carson Palmer today.
Trevor's Pick: Cincinnati Bengals 27-10
Washington Redskins (1-1) at St. Louis Rams (0-2)
The Rams are another pleasant surprise. They haven't one but they haven't been destroyed either. I like the Redskins to keep improving as the season goes along and they almost beat one of the better teams in the league through two weeks, the Texans. The Redskins get back on track this week but the Rams continue their streak of not getting blown out.
Trevor's Pick: Washington Redskins 20-10
Philadelphia Eagles (1-1) at Jacksonville Jaguars (1-1)
Good thing Michael Vick is replacing Kevin Kolb, otherwise I'm not sure what ESPN personalities would have talked about all week. Michael has played well and if he is developing his pocket passing he is a huge weapon. I'm not sure about the Eagles defense after an iffy performance last week. Maurice Jones-Drew is hurt but playing. He's the main weapon for the Jags so if he's slowed by the injury it will hurt them.
Trevor's Pick: Philadelphia Eagles 24-20
Indianapolis Colts (1-1) at Denver Broncos (1-1)
The Colts are a better team than the Broncos. The eternally-injured Bob Sanders is out again, but they're used to playing without him by now. This one injury is nothing compared to the Broncos who are missing Knowshon Moreno, their starting RT Ryan Harris, and both starting corners Champ Bailey and Andre Goodman. Not a good time to be thin in the secondary.
Trevor's Pick: Indianapolis Colts 31-17
Oakland Raiders (1-1) at Arizona Cardinals (1-1)
The Cardinals need a quarterback, bad. Maybe the Raiders would loan them Jason Campbell now that they don't need him anymore. That might make this a better game. This is one game not worth watching.
Trevor's Pick: Oakland Raiders 16-10
San Diego Chargers (1-1) at Seattle Seahawks (1-1)
Is San Diego going to keep playing well or is it a requirement that they go 2-5 before turning it on and making the playoffs? Maybe it's bad karma they stuck it to Vincent Jackson. It's hard to believe in Seattle but how in the world did they lay that beating on the 49ers? This is a tough one to call because it could be a close Seattle win or a San Diego blowout.
Trevor's Pick: Seattle Seahawks 24-23
New York Jets (1-1) at Miami Dolphins (2-0)
I still don't buy the Jets. Maybe it's just because I don't want to. I think Miami will just continue to get better. The Dolphins will play better defense than the Patriots did and the game is in Miami.
Trevor's Pick: Miami Dolphins 21-16
Green Bay Packers (2-0) at Chicago Bears (2-0)
If ever there was a game where the most spectacular outcome would be for both teams to lose this is it. (Hey, I have to let my rooting interests come through sometimes.) Since that is an impossibility according to the rules as they're currently written I guess I have to pick someone. If this game were in Green Bay it wouldn't be close, but since it's in Chicago the Bears will hang in there. Cutler will throw an interception to ice the game for the Pack.
Trevor's Pick: Green Bay Packers 27-24
Tennessee Titans (1-1) at New York Giants (1-1)
Both these teams looked flat out horrible last week. I could turn the ball over as much as VY did and then sit the bench for way less money (call me Jeff!). The Giants thought it would be a great idea to play fifty defensive backs and no one over 200 pounds and the Colts, who never run it effectively, ran all over them. They both have something to prove this week, but only one of them has a real chance to be legit and get to the playoffs this year.
Trevor's Pick: Tennessee Titans 20-16
San Francisco 49ers (0-2) at Kansas City Chiefs (2-0)
The 49ers put up a good showing against the Saints after the debacle in Seattle. The Chiefs haven't played anyone and would be in trouble if they had needed a passing game. The 49ers aren't as bad as 0-2 (though all the ESPNers picking them for the Super Bowl is a little whack) and the Chiefs aren't as good as 2-0. In Arrowhead this should be a good game.
Trevor's Pick: San Francisco 49ers 23-17
Dallas Cowboys (0-2) at Houston Texans (2-0)
I can't wait for the Cowboys to drop to 0-3. Take that ESPN.
Trevor's Pick: Houston Texans 27-17
Buffalo Bills (0-2) at New England Patriots (1-1)
I'm not sure why I'd ever pick the Bills to win. It's doubtful they'll go 0-16, but 1-15 might work. The Pats have some anger to take out after a sub-par performance against the Jets and the Bills are the perfect team for that.
Trevor's Pick: New England Patriots 31-6
Cleveland Browns (0-2) at Baltimore Ravens (1-1)
This game is like the one right before it, a bad team against a good team coming off a hard loss. The Browns are worse than I thought they'd be and the Ravens are above average on defense and at least average on offense.
Trevor's Pick: Baltimore Ravens 24-9
Detroit Lions (0-2) at Minnesota Vikings (0-2)
If the Vikings want a prayer of making the playoffs they have to win this game. They get their bye week early and come back to an insane schedule. The Lions are improved and cannot be taken lightly like they were in the past. The Vikings came close to beating a really good Miami team and if Brett has any fire left in him every week should get better for the offense. This is no gimmie, but the Vikes come through when they have to this time.
Trevor's Pick: Minnesota Vikings 20-17
Atlanta Falcons (1-1) at New Orleans Saints (2-0)
I don't love the Falcons despite a good game last week. I think the Saints are one of the best teams in the league, but it doesn't seem like they're clicking on all cylinders right now and it's their first week without Reggie Bush. If they can stop Michael Turner's running they should be able to pull this one out.
Trevor's Pick: Atlanta Falcons 20-19
Pittsburgh Steelers (2-0) at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-0)
Tampa Bay being 2-0 is a nice surprise. I like Raheem Morris and I think as they continue to add pieces they will continue to improve. The Steelers have Charlie Batch going at quarterback, but the defense is just too strong to falter against an average offense.
Trevor's Pick: Pittsburgh Steelers 16-6
Cincinnati Bengals (1-1) at Carolina Panthers (0-2)
The Bengals have had one bad half of football this year. People started bailing on them when they didn't kick butt in week 1, but this is a good team. Jimmy Claussen is starting for the Panthers which won't help much. He may be a good quarterback eventually but he's no Carson Palmer today.
Trevor's Pick: Cincinnati Bengals 27-10
Washington Redskins (1-1) at St. Louis Rams (0-2)
The Rams are another pleasant surprise. They haven't one but they haven't been destroyed either. I like the Redskins to keep improving as the season goes along and they almost beat one of the better teams in the league through two weeks, the Texans. The Redskins get back on track this week but the Rams continue their streak of not getting blown out.
Trevor's Pick: Washington Redskins 20-10
Philadelphia Eagles (1-1) at Jacksonville Jaguars (1-1)
Good thing Michael Vick is replacing Kevin Kolb, otherwise I'm not sure what ESPN personalities would have talked about all week. Michael has played well and if he is developing his pocket passing he is a huge weapon. I'm not sure about the Eagles defense after an iffy performance last week. Maurice Jones-Drew is hurt but playing. He's the main weapon for the Jags so if he's slowed by the injury it will hurt them.
Trevor's Pick: Philadelphia Eagles 24-20
Indianapolis Colts (1-1) at Denver Broncos (1-1)
The Colts are a better team than the Broncos. The eternally-injured Bob Sanders is out again, but they're used to playing without him by now. This one injury is nothing compared to the Broncos who are missing Knowshon Moreno, their starting RT Ryan Harris, and both starting corners Champ Bailey and Andre Goodman. Not a good time to be thin in the secondary.
Trevor's Pick: Indianapolis Colts 31-17
Oakland Raiders (1-1) at Arizona Cardinals (1-1)
The Cardinals need a quarterback, bad. Maybe the Raiders would loan them Jason Campbell now that they don't need him anymore. That might make this a better game. This is one game not worth watching.
Trevor's Pick: Oakland Raiders 16-10
San Diego Chargers (1-1) at Seattle Seahawks (1-1)
Is San Diego going to keep playing well or is it a requirement that they go 2-5 before turning it on and making the playoffs? Maybe it's bad karma they stuck it to Vincent Jackson. It's hard to believe in Seattle but how in the world did they lay that beating on the 49ers? This is a tough one to call because it could be a close Seattle win or a San Diego blowout.
Trevor's Pick: Seattle Seahawks 24-23
New York Jets (1-1) at Miami Dolphins (2-0)
I still don't buy the Jets. Maybe it's just because I don't want to. I think Miami will just continue to get better. The Dolphins will play better defense than the Patriots did and the game is in Miami.
Trevor's Pick: Miami Dolphins 21-16
Green Bay Packers (2-0) at Chicago Bears (2-0)
If ever there was a game where the most spectacular outcome would be for both teams to lose this is it. (Hey, I have to let my rooting interests come through sometimes.) Since that is an impossibility according to the rules as they're currently written I guess I have to pick someone. If this game were in Green Bay it wouldn't be close, but since it's in Chicago the Bears will hang in there. Cutler will throw an interception to ice the game for the Pack.
Trevor's Pick: Green Bay Packers 27-24
Friday, September 17, 2010
NFL Picks: Week 2
Baltimore (1-0) at Cincinnati (0-1)
After taking a half just to wake up in New England, the Bengals will come into this game more prepared and a little humbled. The Ravens offense fell far short of their anticipated greatness in week 1, but as Boldin and Housh get their timing down with Joe Flacco the offense should improve to compliment a solid defense. This one goes down to the wire.
Trevor's Pick: Cincinnati Bengals 19-17
Chicago (1-0) at Dallas (0-1)
In a fair universe both of these teams would be 0-1, but this is the real world and the Bears look to stay undefeated in Jerryland. Unlike most ESPN analysts, I'm just not buying the Cowboys as the second best team in the NFC. The Bears running game took a huge step up with the acquisition of Chester Taylor from the Vikes in the off-season, but they still lack any real players at wide receiver. A snoozer.
Trevor's Pick: Dallas Cowboys 13-9
Philadelphia (0-1) at Detroit (0-1)
In a battle of two teams without their starting quarterbacks this one has to come down to the better defense. The Eagles looked good against a potentially high-powered Packers offense in week 1 and the Lions were sufficient against an unproven Bears offense. If Vick goes over Kolb it does give the Eagles an edge at quarterback. Not the game of the week.
Trevor's Pick: Philadelphia Eagles 27-13
Arizona (1-0) at Atlanta (0-1)
Arizona was lucky to escape St. Louis with a win. They have a quarterback controversy between an interception machine and a rookie (I still say getting rid of Matt Leinart was a good idea). Atlanta came up short in a slug-fest with the Steelers where they only managed 9 points. Matt Ryan is one of the most overrated quarterbacks in the league and they lack weapons on offense. This one may come down to who can produce more turnovers.
Trevor's Pick: Arizona Cardinals 21-17
Kansas City (1-0) at Cleveland (0-1)
There's not much to say here. The Chiefs look better (even though they were dominated statistically by the Chargers). The Browns look like they will continue to find ways to lose games. If they can't beat the Bucs they can't beat the Chiefs.
Trevor's Pick: Kansas City Chiefs 31-10
Buffalo (0-1) at Green Bay (1-0)
Want to see a blowout? This is your game. The Packers are at home after an average performance in Philly. The Bills are looking at joining the WAC.
Trevor's Pick: Green Bay Packers 40-6
Pittsburgh (1-0) at Tennessee (1-0)
Two words: Dennis Dixon. He had enough to get the job done against the Falcons, but Tennessee looks like a top third team in the NFL. Pittsburgh's defense will have to have a gargantuan performance if they even want to stay in this one. They're capable of it, but they can't make any mistakes. The Steelers focus on Chris Johnson in this one and Vince Young gets it done through the air.
Trevor's Pick: Tennessee Titans 17-13
Tampa Bay (1-0) at Carolina (0-1)
I'm not sure this one is even worth picking. Needless to say I won't stop at this one while flipping through the Sunday Ticket lineup.
Trevor's Pick: Carolina Panthers 20-10
Miami (1-0) at Minnesota (0-1)
The question here is whether or not Minnesota will show up. Brett looks and sounds like he wishes he was watching from the couch this year, Percy Harvin looked like he pulled an all-nighter and was hungover in the Saints game, and Bernard Berrian forgot how to catch a football. The Dolphins are an improved time and while they may be getting a little more national love than they deserve they can easily win this game if the Vikings don't pull it together.
Trevor's Pick: Minnesota Vikings 23-21
St. Louis (0-1) at Oakland (0-1)
Just when you thought there couldn't possibly be anymore horrible games on the docket you get this one. The only intrigue here is seeing the continued development of Sam Bradford.
Trevor's Pick: Oakland Raiders 14-13
Seattle (1-0) at Denver (0-1)
Seattle might be good. Denver isn't very good. I am a Kyle Orton fan and I believe he can lead the Broncos to a better record than many think, but that still works out to about 7-9. I'm looking forward to this game because I think we'll find out a lot about Seattle. They had a big win against the 49ers and now it's time to see if they can keep it going.
Trevor's Pick: Seattle Seahawks 20-17
Houston (1-0) at Washington (1-0)
It's no secret, I'm on the Houston Texans fan bus. Not because I've traditionally been a fan but because I like watching them play on both sides of the ball and believe this is the year they put it all together and make the playoffs. Washington looked okay in their opener, but they barely beat a Dallas team that will prove over time that they're average. The only danger for Houston here is letting down after the big win over Indy.
Trevor's Pick: Houston Texans 19-9
New England (1-0) at New York Jets (0-1)
The Jets are the most overrated team in the NFL and it's not close. They've smack-talked their way into having people think they're good enough to challenge for the Super Bowl, but I don't think they'll even make the playoffs. Mark Sanchez is an average quarterback at best, they lost Thomas Jones, and the defense is going to get tired of trying to hold other teams in single digits to have a chance at winning. New England looked great in week 1 and there's no reason to think that won't be the case again.
Trevor's Pick: New England Patriots 28-12
Jacksonville (1-0) at San Diego (0-1)
This game is interesting (don't you love when someone tells you something is interesting? That usually means it's not all that interesting, but in this case I think it really is, really.). By the end of the season the Chargers will be a better team, but right now they look like they're struggling with the holdouts of key players. Under Norv Turner they also start slow every year and then come on strong at the end. Jacksonville, on the other hand, is just a solid but not great NFL team. They have an average quarterback, great running back, and decent defense. If this was week 12 I'd take the Chargers, but in this case...
Trevor's Pick: Jacksonville Jaguars 17-14
New York Giants (1-0) at Indianapolis (0-1)
Mmmm...two Manning brothers. That reminds me of me and my brother doing this blog. They should tie so everyone can be happy and the Mannings have a nice family dinner afterward. Since ties aren't a regular occurrence I guess I have to pick someone. Peyton Manning is the only thing I believe about the Colts, but that's more than I believe about the Giants.
Trevor's Pick: Indianapolis Colts 24-21
New Orleans (1-0) at San Francisco (0-1)
Let's hope the 49ers are better than their showing against the Seahawks or this game will end up 100-3. I do think the 49ers have some good talent, but Alex Smith doesn't have what it takes to be a great NFL quarterback. New Orleans may not be the best team in the league but they're pretty dang good. After a slow start last week against the Vikings they've had a long week to prepare for an overrated 49ers team still reeling from last week's whipping at the hands of the Seahawks.
Trevor's Pick: New Orleans Saints 31-13
After taking a half just to wake up in New England, the Bengals will come into this game more prepared and a little humbled. The Ravens offense fell far short of their anticipated greatness in week 1, but as Boldin and Housh get their timing down with Joe Flacco the offense should improve to compliment a solid defense. This one goes down to the wire.
Trevor's Pick: Cincinnati Bengals 19-17
Chicago (1-0) at Dallas (0-1)
In a fair universe both of these teams would be 0-1, but this is the real world and the Bears look to stay undefeated in Jerryland. Unlike most ESPN analysts, I'm just not buying the Cowboys as the second best team in the NFC. The Bears running game took a huge step up with the acquisition of Chester Taylor from the Vikes in the off-season, but they still lack any real players at wide receiver. A snoozer.
Trevor's Pick: Dallas Cowboys 13-9
Philadelphia (0-1) at Detroit (0-1)
In a battle of two teams without their starting quarterbacks this one has to come down to the better defense. The Eagles looked good against a potentially high-powered Packers offense in week 1 and the Lions were sufficient against an unproven Bears offense. If Vick goes over Kolb it does give the Eagles an edge at quarterback. Not the game of the week.
Trevor's Pick: Philadelphia Eagles 27-13
Arizona (1-0) at Atlanta (0-1)
Arizona was lucky to escape St. Louis with a win. They have a quarterback controversy between an interception machine and a rookie (I still say getting rid of Matt Leinart was a good idea). Atlanta came up short in a slug-fest with the Steelers where they only managed 9 points. Matt Ryan is one of the most overrated quarterbacks in the league and they lack weapons on offense. This one may come down to who can produce more turnovers.
Trevor's Pick: Arizona Cardinals 21-17
Kansas City (1-0) at Cleveland (0-1)
There's not much to say here. The Chiefs look better (even though they were dominated statistically by the Chargers). The Browns look like they will continue to find ways to lose games. If they can't beat the Bucs they can't beat the Chiefs.
Trevor's Pick: Kansas City Chiefs 31-10
Buffalo (0-1) at Green Bay (1-0)
Want to see a blowout? This is your game. The Packers are at home after an average performance in Philly. The Bills are looking at joining the WAC.
Trevor's Pick: Green Bay Packers 40-6
Pittsburgh (1-0) at Tennessee (1-0)
Two words: Dennis Dixon. He had enough to get the job done against the Falcons, but Tennessee looks like a top third team in the NFL. Pittsburgh's defense will have to have a gargantuan performance if they even want to stay in this one. They're capable of it, but they can't make any mistakes. The Steelers focus on Chris Johnson in this one and Vince Young gets it done through the air.
Trevor's Pick: Tennessee Titans 17-13
Tampa Bay (1-0) at Carolina (0-1)
I'm not sure this one is even worth picking. Needless to say I won't stop at this one while flipping through the Sunday Ticket lineup.
Trevor's Pick: Carolina Panthers 20-10
Miami (1-0) at Minnesota (0-1)
The question here is whether or not Minnesota will show up. Brett looks and sounds like he wishes he was watching from the couch this year, Percy Harvin looked like he pulled an all-nighter and was hungover in the Saints game, and Bernard Berrian forgot how to catch a football. The Dolphins are an improved time and while they may be getting a little more national love than they deserve they can easily win this game if the Vikings don't pull it together.
Trevor's Pick: Minnesota Vikings 23-21
St. Louis (0-1) at Oakland (0-1)
Just when you thought there couldn't possibly be anymore horrible games on the docket you get this one. The only intrigue here is seeing the continued development of Sam Bradford.
Trevor's Pick: Oakland Raiders 14-13
Seattle (1-0) at Denver (0-1)
Seattle might be good. Denver isn't very good. I am a Kyle Orton fan and I believe he can lead the Broncos to a better record than many think, but that still works out to about 7-9. I'm looking forward to this game because I think we'll find out a lot about Seattle. They had a big win against the 49ers and now it's time to see if they can keep it going.
Trevor's Pick: Seattle Seahawks 20-17
Houston (1-0) at Washington (1-0)
It's no secret, I'm on the Houston Texans fan bus. Not because I've traditionally been a fan but because I like watching them play on both sides of the ball and believe this is the year they put it all together and make the playoffs. Washington looked okay in their opener, but they barely beat a Dallas team that will prove over time that they're average. The only danger for Houston here is letting down after the big win over Indy.
Trevor's Pick: Houston Texans 19-9
New England (1-0) at New York Jets (0-1)
The Jets are the most overrated team in the NFL and it's not close. They've smack-talked their way into having people think they're good enough to challenge for the Super Bowl, but I don't think they'll even make the playoffs. Mark Sanchez is an average quarterback at best, they lost Thomas Jones, and the defense is going to get tired of trying to hold other teams in single digits to have a chance at winning. New England looked great in week 1 and there's no reason to think that won't be the case again.
Trevor's Pick: New England Patriots 28-12
Jacksonville (1-0) at San Diego (0-1)
This game is interesting (don't you love when someone tells you something is interesting? That usually means it's not all that interesting, but in this case I think it really is, really.). By the end of the season the Chargers will be a better team, but right now they look like they're struggling with the holdouts of key players. Under Norv Turner they also start slow every year and then come on strong at the end. Jacksonville, on the other hand, is just a solid but not great NFL team. They have an average quarterback, great running back, and decent defense. If this was week 12 I'd take the Chargers, but in this case...
Trevor's Pick: Jacksonville Jaguars 17-14
New York Giants (1-0) at Indianapolis (0-1)
Mmmm...two Manning brothers. That reminds me of me and my brother doing this blog. They should tie so everyone can be happy and the Mannings have a nice family dinner afterward. Since ties aren't a regular occurrence I guess I have to pick someone. Peyton Manning is the only thing I believe about the Colts, but that's more than I believe about the Giants.
Trevor's Pick: Indianapolis Colts 24-21
New Orleans (1-0) at San Francisco (0-1)
Let's hope the 49ers are better than their showing against the Seahawks or this game will end up 100-3. I do think the 49ers have some good talent, but Alex Smith doesn't have what it takes to be a great NFL quarterback. New Orleans may not be the best team in the league but they're pretty dang good. After a slow start last week against the Vikings they've had a long week to prepare for an overrated 49ers team still reeling from last week's whipping at the hands of the Seahawks.
Trevor's Pick: New Orleans Saints 31-13
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