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Panthers @ Falcons: Falcons. After an ugly loss to the defending champs they have extra time to prep for their home opener.
Ravens @ Bengals: Ravens. I'm not fooled by the big win over the Bills, I just think this is the better of these two teams.
Chargers @ Bills: Chargers. Even as I picked them to represent the AFC in the Super Bowl I acknowledged the Chargers are a dangerous pick because they are notorious for under performing. If they drop this one I will be on the 2018 predictions thread acknowledging my Super Bowl prediction is already wrong!
Vikings @ Packers: Packers. On the assumption Aaron Rodgers is starting.
Texans @ Titans: Texans. Both lost by identical scores last week. Not that it matters, just a fun fact for the trivia nerds out there. Texans bring a better balance between offense and defense and take this one.
Browns @ Saints: Saints. They're not going to look past anyone after the Bucs hung 48 on them. Plus they have to take the Browns seriously: the Browns have a better record!
Dolphins @ Jets: Jets. The Jets looked impressive on defense and Darnold looked the part in his NFL debut. It's one game, but the Jets looked good enough to have me second guessing my predictions for them prior to the season starting.
Chiefs @ Steelers: Chiefs. I'm not jumping on the band wagon just because their offense lit up what was supposed to be a good Chargers defense. At this point this pick is more an indictment on the Steelers. Their game on Sunday was ugly and in ugly conditions, but right now I am less confident in Ben's ability to rebound than I am the Chiefs ability to keep their momentum going.
Eagles @ Buccaneers: Eagles. if the Bucs have a good offensive performance in this one, even with a loss, I wonder if Winston will even be able to get a shot this year.
Colts @ Redskins: Redskins. Having spent the last 6 years in the Redskins market and becoming somewhat familiar with their fans, the excitement of a 2-0 start will have people calling the local radio shows with Super Bowl predictions. A loss and book it: Someone will call with a top-5 draft order prediction.
Cardinals @ Rams: Rams. A slow start ended in a 20 point route over the Raiders. Just think what a fast start gets you?
Lions @ 49ers: 49ers. To a great extent I expect Stafford to rebound from a disastrous performance against the Jets, but this is a new regime running the show and we all know how well the BB coaching tree does away from the mothership. Detroit's best hope is if Patricia has some inside intel from his and Jimmy G's days with the Patriots.
Raiders @ Broncos: Broncos. The Broncos new look offense made plenty of mistakes but still piled up 470 yards of offense and a solid 27 points. They got a lot of chances because their defense, while making a few big mistakes of their own, also forced the Seahawks into a few mistakes as well. If they clean up both sides of the ball they just may run away with this one.
Patriots @ Jaguars: Patriots. Maybe this is a mistake but I'm just not ready to start picking the Bortles-led Jaguars over the Brady-led Patriots. It's a statement game for the Jags, should they prove me wrong.
Giants @ Cowboys: Giants. True to form, the Giants in week 1 proved again to be my nemesis. My record picking games involving the Giants is lower than any other team. So Cowboys fans...You're welcome.
Seahawks @ Bears: Bears. Tough sledding for the Seahawks. Denver in week 1 and a rejuvenated Bears on MNF in week 2. Both on the road. Before the Mack trade this would be harder to pick, but he vastly improves that defense. This week the Bears finish what they start.
Good luck everyone! I will have additional thoughts on the AFC West games posted on that thread for anyone who is interested.
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Panthers @ Falcons: Falcons. After an ugly loss to the defending champs they have extra time to prep for their home opener.
Chargers @ Bills: Chargers. Even as I picked them to represent the AFC in the Super Bowl I acknowledged the Chargers are a dangerous pick because they are notorious for under performing. If they drop this one I will be on the 2018 predictions thread acknowledging my Super Bowl prediction is already wrong!
Vikings @ Packers: Packers. On the assumption Aaron Rodgers is starting.
Texans @ Titans: Texans. Both lost by identical scores last week. Not that it matters, just a fun fact for the trivia nerds out there. Texans bring a better balance between offense and defense and take this one.
Browns @ Saints: Saints. They're not going to look past anyone after the Bucs hung 48 on them. Plus they have to take the Browns seriously: the Browns have a better record!
Dolphins @ Jets: Jets. The Jets looked impressive on defense and Darnold looked the part in his NFL debut. It's one game, but the Jets looked good enough to have me second guessing my predictions for them prior to the season starting.
Chiefs @ Steelers: Chiefs. I'm not jumping on the band wagon just because their offense lit up what was supposed to be a good Chargers defense. At this point this pick is more an indictment on the Steelers. Their game on Sunday was ugly and in ugly conditions, but right now I am less confident in Ben's ability to rebound than I am the Chiefs ability to keep their momentum going.
Eagles @ Buccaneers: Eagles. if the Bucs have a good offensive performance in this one, even with a loss, I wonder if Winston will even be able to get a shot this year.
Colts @ Redskins: Redskins. Having spent the last 6 years in the Redskins market and becoming somewhat familiar with their fans, the excitement of a 2-0 start will have people calling the local radio shows with Super Bowl predictions. A loss and book it: Someone will call with a top-5 draft order prediction.
Cardinals @ Rams: Rams. A slow start ended in a 20 point route over the Raiders. Just think what a fast start gets you?
Lions @ 49ers: 49ers. To a great extent I expect Stafford to rebound from a disastrous performance against the Jets, but this is a new regime running the show and we all know how well the BB coaching tree does away from the mothership. Detroit's best hope is if Patricia has some inside intel from his and Jimmy G's days with the Patriots.
Raiders @ Broncos: Broncos. The Broncos new look offense made plenty of mistakes but still piled up 470 yards of offense and a solid 27 points. They got a lot of chances because their defense, while making a few big mistakes of their own, also forced the Seahawks into a few mistakes as well. If they clean up both sides of the ball they just may run away with this one.
Patriots @ Jaguars: Patriots. Maybe this is a mistake but I'm just not ready to start picking the Bortles-led Jaguars over the Brady-led Patriots. It's a statement game for the Jags, should they prove me wrong.
Giants @ Cowboys: Giants. True to form, the Giants in week 1 proved again to be my nemesis. My record picking games involving the Giants is lower than any other team. So Cowboys fans...You're welcome.
Seahawks @ Bears: Bears. Tough sledding for the Seahawks. Denver in week 1 and a rejuvenated Bears on MNF in week 2. Both on the road. Before the Mack trade this would be harder to pick, but he vastly improves that defense. This week the Bears finish what they start.
Good luck everyone! I will have additional thoughts on the AFC West games posted on that thread for anyone who is interested.
Baltimore Ravens @ Cincinnati Bengals
Carolina Panthers @ Atlanta Falcons Los Angeles Chargers @ Buffalo Bills Minnesota Vikings @ Green Bay Packers Houston Texans @ Tennessee Titans
Cleveland Brown @ New Orleans Saints
Miami Dolphins @ New York Jets Kansas City Chiefs @ Pittsburgh Steelers Philadelphia Eagles @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Indianapolis Colts @ Washington Redskins
Arizona Cardinals @ Los Angeles Rams
Detroit Lions @ San Francisco 49ers
Oakland Raiders @ Denver Broncos
New England Patriots @ Jacksonville Jaguars
New York Giants @ Dallas Cowboys
Seattle Seahawks @ Chicago Bears
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