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Sunday: Arizona Cardinals @ New York Giants
What to Expect:
The Giants were manhandled on national television by one of the most inconsistent franchises in recent history. The Lions have become an almost guaranteed fast start, only to sputter and fishtail to season's end. Because of that, it was very hard to tell just how much potential this Giants team has, especially on defense where they've put together a very nice secondary with the additions DRC and Walter Thurmond. The Giants have a lot of pieces on that side of the ball, but it remains to be seen if those pieces can develop any cohesion. The offense isn't going to have any easier of a time this week, as Arizona boasts a defense that makes Detroit's D look like a high school JV squad. Eli is still a horrible decision waiting to happen (Honestly, though--I still can't believe that Levy INT stood). Manning has to make better decisions on a week by week basis. This flip a coin bullshit has to be getting old for Giants fans.
Arizona comes to New York with a retooled receiving corps, at least behind mainstays Larry Fitzgerald and Michael Floyd. John Brown and Ted Ginn Jr. provide excellent options at the 3 and 4 WR spots, and the addition of John Carlson has already proven to be big for Carson Palmer, who has his own issues with throwing picks. The Cardinals had some struggles running the ball against Detroit, but I have a feeling Suh and Fairley had most to do with that. The offensive line looked significantly better, at times, against the Lions. Carson Palmer regularly had time to throw, and there were moments where Andre Ellington had running lanes that he didn't capitalize on, which makes me wonder if Arians will sit Ellington for a few games to get healthy and lean on Dwyer. Defensively, the Cardinals held a Phillip Rivers led offense with weapons galore to 17 points, which can only be a good sign for their defensive depth and the effectiveness of their schematics, as they were missing key players.
Prediction: Cardinals 26 Giants 17
Eli Manning simply can't catch a break, right now. The Cardinals defense is going to feast on his poor decision making and create multiple turnovers. He'll also be sacked several times, resulting in short fields for Carson Palmer to work with. Carson Palmer continues his quest to prove that he can minimize the turnovers and throws two touchdowns with no picks. The Giants defense will keep them in the game for awhile, but Manning will throw it away.
Sunday: Dallas Cowboys at Tennessee Titans
What to Expect:
The Cowboys got embarrassed at home by a pissed of 49ers squad, and come to Tennessee to either resurrect their season or provide absolutely no hope for their fanbase. Tony Romo can't play worse than he did last week, and I expect Linehan to actually lean on the running game due to outside pressure. Dez Bryant was held under 60 yards last week, and is itching to have his bust-out game of this season. Defensively, the Cowboys actually played fairly well against the 49ers, so there's no reason they should struggle too mightily against this unproven Titans squad. I like how Dallas' corners match up with Tennessee receivers, as long as the DL gets something that resembles pass pressure.
Tennessee is fresh off of a slightly impressive win at Arrowhead. We all knew Kansas City was going to take a step back, but week 1 was a sure sign that they're more than likely to take about 5 steps back. Alex Smith is not the kind of quarterback you want when you lack real weapons in the passing game, and while Jamaal Charles is fantastic, the complete lack of a formidable aerial attack in Kansas City allows opposing teams to completely focus on Charles, which I think needs to be taken into consideration when assessing how good this Tennessee team really is. Offensively, I like their receiving and running options. At this point, it all comes down to Jake Locker. Defensively, it's still an accomplishment to hold an NFL offense to 10 points, but we'll see how they fare against a real quarterback who is looking to rebound after a rough opening week.
Prediction: Titans 600 Cowboys -3
OK, so perhaps I'm not giving the Cowboys anything of a chance, here. I don't like the way the team didn't rise to the occasion in week one. I don't believe that Tony Romo is healthy, and think we're finally looking at the downward spiral of Tony Romo's career. What's unfortunate is that dumbass general fans will say he wasn't good when in fact it's Jerry Jones who's to blame for completely wasting a great, potentially elite, quarterback's career, with poor personnel and coaching decisions. I think the Titans are a team on the rise and pick up a convincing home way against America's T...well, I don't think you call the Cowboys a real team.
Sunday: Jacksonville Jaguars @ Washington Redskins
What to Expect:
Washington had a very embarrassing opening week. While the Houston Texans have a very good defense, Washington sputtered on offense like an engine that needs an overhaul. Robert Griffin III is rather pathetic for not being able to lead an offense that has so many weapons around him, and at this point, I think it's safe to say that he's not going to be the same player he was in his rookie year any time soon. Defensively, I really like some of the pieces on that side of the ball for the Redskins, especially in their front 7 with the return of Orakpo, Kerrigan, and Keenan Robinson. As for the secondary, they're still a question mark.
To be frank, Jacksonville should have beaten Philadelphia last week, but their second half implosion is the sign of a young team that doesn't yet know how to win. Gus Bradley has this team going in the right direction, and he's swapping Henne for Bortles away from making the Jaguars one of the most fun teams to watch in the league. Offensively, the Jags have found some weapons, but their running game is suspect, to say the least. We also need to find out if Hurns is a flash in the pan or a young player to watch out for. Quite simply, I can't wait to see #5 under center. Defensively the Jaguars are very impressive, and I'm intrigued by the secondary, first and foremost. While they won't ever become a Legion of Doom caliber unit, they're certainly headed in a very good direction. What remains to be seen is if Gus Bradley can turn his team into regular winners now that he's got them regularly competitive.
Prediction: Jaguars 23 Redskins 9
There was nothing good, whatsoever, that came from Washington's offense last week, and I personally think they're facing and even more intimidating defense, this week. RG3 is going to struggle mightily, and I expect a landslide of turnovers in this game. Chad Henne isn't going to be great, but he's not going to give the game away. Toby Gerhart will get the wheels turning, in this game, and I expect one of Jacksonville's new aerial weapons to find the endzone.
Monday Night Football: Philadelphia @ Indianapolis
What to Expect:
Philadelphia got off to a slow start against an underrated Jacksonville club, only to rally for 34 unanswered points and remind us that Chip Kelly is one malevolent genius. Nick Foles already has a handful of turnovers, and I'm intrigued to see if he can settle in and reestablish the consistency he showed last season or if he'll become something of an erratic quarterback. LeSean McCoy is still the most dangerous running back in the league as far as ambiguity is concerned--he can score from anywhere, and in any kind of way. He's the most limitless RB in the league, as far as I'm concerned. Defensively, I still have questions about these Eagles, but that's par for the course in the league's most laughable division.
Andrew Luck tried his damndest to bring his team back against a formidable Broncos club, but what makes this game scary for the Colts is that Philadelphia might be the only team capable of putting up points at a faster pace than the Denver Broncos. Luck has some nice weapons, particularly a healthy Hakeem Nicks, and Trent Richardson showed flashes of improvement, even if the yardage total is a little underwhelming. Defensively, the Colts look to be solid at best, and I'm excited to see how they match up with the Eagles.
Prediction: Colts 36 Eagles 34
In a Gunslinger versus offensive mastermind shootout, the Colts pull off a GWD win thanks to the miraculous play of Andrew Luck. These teams will struggle out of the gate, and I expect both to put up the majority of their points in the last 3 quarters. Nick Foles will have another turnover, but Luck's going to balance that out with two of his own. I look forward to seeing if Jeremy Maclin continues to return to form.
What to Expect:
The Giants were manhandled on national television by one of the most inconsistent franchises in recent history. The Lions have become an almost guaranteed fast start, only to sputter and fishtail to season's end. Because of that, it was very hard to tell just how much potential this Giants team has, especially on defense where they've put together a very nice secondary with the additions DRC and Walter Thurmond. The Giants have a lot of pieces on that side of the ball, but it remains to be seen if those pieces can develop any cohesion. The offense isn't going to have any easier of a time this week, as Arizona boasts a defense that makes Detroit's D look like a high school JV squad. Eli is still a horrible decision waiting to happen (Honestly, though--I still can't believe that Levy INT stood). Manning has to make better decisions on a week by week basis. This flip a coin bullshit has to be getting old for Giants fans.
Arizona comes to New York with a retooled receiving corps, at least behind mainstays Larry Fitzgerald and Michael Floyd. John Brown and Ted Ginn Jr. provide excellent options at the 3 and 4 WR spots, and the addition of John Carlson has already proven to be big for Carson Palmer, who has his own issues with throwing picks. The Cardinals had some struggles running the ball against Detroit, but I have a feeling Suh and Fairley had most to do with that. The offensive line looked significantly better, at times, against the Lions. Carson Palmer regularly had time to throw, and there were moments where Andre Ellington had running lanes that he didn't capitalize on, which makes me wonder if Arians will sit Ellington for a few games to get healthy and lean on Dwyer. Defensively, the Cardinals held a Phillip Rivers led offense with weapons galore to 17 points, which can only be a good sign for their defensive depth and the effectiveness of their schematics, as they were missing key players.
Prediction: Cardinals 26 Giants 17
Eli Manning simply can't catch a break, right now. The Cardinals defense is going to feast on his poor decision making and create multiple turnovers. He'll also be sacked several times, resulting in short fields for Carson Palmer to work with. Carson Palmer continues his quest to prove that he can minimize the turnovers and throws two touchdowns with no picks. The Giants defense will keep them in the game for awhile, but Manning will throw it away.
Sunday: Dallas Cowboys at Tennessee Titans
What to Expect:
The Cowboys got embarrassed at home by a pissed of 49ers squad, and come to Tennessee to either resurrect their season or provide absolutely no hope for their fanbase. Tony Romo can't play worse than he did last week, and I expect Linehan to actually lean on the running game due to outside pressure. Dez Bryant was held under 60 yards last week, and is itching to have his bust-out game of this season. Defensively, the Cowboys actually played fairly well against the 49ers, so there's no reason they should struggle too mightily against this unproven Titans squad. I like how Dallas' corners match up with Tennessee receivers, as long as the DL gets something that resembles pass pressure.
Tennessee is fresh off of a slightly impressive win at Arrowhead. We all knew Kansas City was going to take a step back, but week 1 was a sure sign that they're more than likely to take about 5 steps back. Alex Smith is not the kind of quarterback you want when you lack real weapons in the passing game, and while Jamaal Charles is fantastic, the complete lack of a formidable aerial attack in Kansas City allows opposing teams to completely focus on Charles, which I think needs to be taken into consideration when assessing how good this Tennessee team really is. Offensively, I like their receiving and running options. At this point, it all comes down to Jake Locker. Defensively, it's still an accomplishment to hold an NFL offense to 10 points, but we'll see how they fare against a real quarterback who is looking to rebound after a rough opening week.
Prediction: Titans 600 Cowboys -3
OK, so perhaps I'm not giving the Cowboys anything of a chance, here. I don't like the way the team didn't rise to the occasion in week one. I don't believe that Tony Romo is healthy, and think we're finally looking at the downward spiral of Tony Romo's career. What's unfortunate is that dumbass general fans will say he wasn't good when in fact it's Jerry Jones who's to blame for completely wasting a great, potentially elite, quarterback's career, with poor personnel and coaching decisions. I think the Titans are a team on the rise and pick up a convincing home way against America's T...well, I don't think you call the Cowboys a real team.
Sunday: Jacksonville Jaguars @ Washington Redskins
What to Expect:
Washington had a very embarrassing opening week. While the Houston Texans have a very good defense, Washington sputtered on offense like an engine that needs an overhaul. Robert Griffin III is rather pathetic for not being able to lead an offense that has so many weapons around him, and at this point, I think it's safe to say that he's not going to be the same player he was in his rookie year any time soon. Defensively, I really like some of the pieces on that side of the ball for the Redskins, especially in their front 7 with the return of Orakpo, Kerrigan, and Keenan Robinson. As for the secondary, they're still a question mark.
To be frank, Jacksonville should have beaten Philadelphia last week, but their second half implosion is the sign of a young team that doesn't yet know how to win. Gus Bradley has this team going in the right direction, and he's swapping Henne for Bortles away from making the Jaguars one of the most fun teams to watch in the league. Offensively, the Jags have found some weapons, but their running game is suspect, to say the least. We also need to find out if Hurns is a flash in the pan or a young player to watch out for. Quite simply, I can't wait to see #5 under center. Defensively the Jaguars are very impressive, and I'm intrigued by the secondary, first and foremost. While they won't ever become a Legion of Doom caliber unit, they're certainly headed in a very good direction. What remains to be seen is if Gus Bradley can turn his team into regular winners now that he's got them regularly competitive.
Prediction: Jaguars 23 Redskins 9
There was nothing good, whatsoever, that came from Washington's offense last week, and I personally think they're facing and even more intimidating defense, this week. RG3 is going to struggle mightily, and I expect a landslide of turnovers in this game. Chad Henne isn't going to be great, but he's not going to give the game away. Toby Gerhart will get the wheels turning, in this game, and I expect one of Jacksonville's new aerial weapons to find the endzone.
Monday Night Football: Philadelphia @ Indianapolis
What to Expect:
Philadelphia got off to a slow start against an underrated Jacksonville club, only to rally for 34 unanswered points and remind us that Chip Kelly is one malevolent genius. Nick Foles already has a handful of turnovers, and I'm intrigued to see if he can settle in and reestablish the consistency he showed last season or if he'll become something of an erratic quarterback. LeSean McCoy is still the most dangerous running back in the league as far as ambiguity is concerned--he can score from anywhere, and in any kind of way. He's the most limitless RB in the league, as far as I'm concerned. Defensively, I still have questions about these Eagles, but that's par for the course in the league's most laughable division.
Andrew Luck tried his damndest to bring his team back against a formidable Broncos club, but what makes this game scary for the Colts is that Philadelphia might be the only team capable of putting up points at a faster pace than the Denver Broncos. Luck has some nice weapons, particularly a healthy Hakeem Nicks, and Trent Richardson showed flashes of improvement, even if the yardage total is a little underwhelming. Defensively, the Colts look to be solid at best, and I'm excited to see how they match up with the Eagles.
Prediction: Colts 36 Eagles 34
In a Gunslinger versus offensive mastermind shootout, the Colts pull off a GWD win thanks to the miraculous play of Andrew Luck. These teams will struggle out of the gate, and I expect both to put up the majority of their points in the last 3 quarters. Nick Foles will have another turnover, but Luck's going to balance that out with two of his own. I look forward to seeing if Jeremy Maclin continues to return to form.
