Week 2 Preview

Ray Lewis and the Ravens travel to Philadelphia this week. 

LeSean McCoy leads a strong Eagles squad.

What happened in Week 1? RG3's homecoming, the Packers getting their first loss after a 15-1 season, and Chris Johnson rushing for 4 yards. Yes, that's not a typo. 4 yards. In picks last week, I was 8-8. Due to time constraints picks for the Bears vs. Packers game were unable to occur. However, here are the rest of Week 2's games.

Kansas City Chiefs at Buffalo Bills 
The Bills had everyone hopeful. People thought that their renewed defense would bring a wildcard playoff spot. Well, last week was not a good start. The defense allowed 48 points to a subpar Jets offense. 48 points to Mark Sanchez and Stephen Hill? Just imagine what Jamaal Charles and Dwayne Bowe could do.
Chiefs over Bills

New Orleans Saints at Carolina Panthers 
Two teams coming up off disappointing losses. Cam Newton threw for 300 yards, but unfortunately 2 interceptions as well. Brees had a great game also, but the suspect defense allowed RG3 to have a career forming game. If Brees can do well again, and the defense can pressure Cam Newton, the Saints should beat their division rivals. If not, then we'll see.
Saints over Panthers

Cleveland Browns at Cincinnati Bengals 
Andy Dalton and A.J Green need to redeem themselves. After fantastic rookie years from both of them, the Baltimore defense forced Dalton to throw 2 interceptions. Hopefully, there will be no such problem with the Browns. Expect Dalton to throw multiple TD passes, and target Green a lot, maybe even surpassing the 11 targets from last game.
Bengals over Browns 

Minnesota Vikings at Indianapolis Colts 
Andrew Luck needs to demonstrate why the Colts drafted him. Sure he passed for 300 yards, but his team was still steamrolled by the Bears. Against the Vikings this game should have been easier. The key word is should have been. With the improvement of Adrian Peterson, and receiving skills of Percy Harvin, the Vikings look good. This game will be close, but ultimately, AP will lead his team to victory.
Vikings over Colts 

Houston Texans at Jacksonville Jaguars 
Sorry Rashad Jennings. A knee injury just cost you a starting running back job. Oh well, MJD is back to engineer the Jaguars offensive attack. The attack, which was said to be terrible, took the Vikings to overtime last week. However, the Texans have a football version of "the big three". If Schaub can get the ball to Andre Johnson, nothing will stop the attack.
Texans over Jaguars 

Oakland Raiders at Miami Dolphins
The Raiders made a run at the Chargers, could have won, if it had not been for Nate Kaeding's five field goals. The Dolphins have a rookie, inconsistent quarterback, and a not-very-good group of receivers. If Carson Palmer can get it to Darius Heyward-Bey, and Denarius Moore is able to play the Raiders should have a field day.
Raiders over Dolphins

Arizona Cardinals at New England Patriots 
What an unfair matchup. The fantastic Patriots against the very unstable Cardinals. To make matters worse, its in Foxborough, where the Patriots have won 15 of 16. No matter how many catches Fitzgerald has, it won't be enough. Tom Brady and his quartet of receivers should have fun.
Patriots over Cardinals 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New York Giants 
The defending champs are looking to avenge their season opening loss against the Cowboys. The Buccaneers are happy to have defeated Cam Newton. Doug Martin has been a surprise for the Bucs, who could surely use a sparkplug. But Eli Manning and co. will end their winning streak at Metlife Stadium.
Giants over Buccaneers 

Baltimore Ravens at Philadelphia Eagles
In one of the best games of the week, it's a matchup of two of the best running backs in football. LeSean McCoy against Ray Rice. Two fantasy football stars face-off in Philadelphia. Michael Vick also needs to prove that he can still play. He had a great game last week, but he needs to continue to demonstrate leadership. It will come down to who has the better defense. In this case, it is the Ravens, led by Ray Lewis.
Ravens over Eagles 

Dallas Cowboys at Seattle Seahawks
The Cowboys impressed everyone with a solid win over the Giants last week. Led by DeMarco Murray and Tony Romo, they should cruise against the Seahawks, who are led by a rookie quarterback, and an inconsistent but good Marshawn Lynch.
Cowboys over Seahawks 

Washington Redskins at St.Louis Rams
RG3 and Alfred Morris. People knew that RG3 was going to be good, but who thought this good. Alfred Morris? He was a mid-round draft pick. Not expected to start. And yet, these two dominated the Saints last week. Against the Rams, these two should again pass and run for a lot. Steven Jackson can run, but unfortunately, won't be able to lead the Rams to a win.
Redskins over Rams

New York Jets at Pittsburgh Steelers 
The Steelers lost to Peyton Manning. That doesn't sound that bad. But then you realize he wasn't on the Colts, and was playing his first game since January 2011. Jonathan Dwyer has been a bright spot, and Antonio Brown and Mike Wallace could always be solid. The Jets, after Sanchez and Tebow could not score a touchdown, Sanchez had a great game last week, throwing two TD's to Stephen Hill. The Jets are on a hot streak, but the consistent Steelers should be able to bounce back.
Steelers over Jets 

Tennessee Titans at San Diego Chargers
Chris Johnson had an awful game. He should get more carries. Rivers should also improve. Both of these teams had disappointing games last week. They should both improve. But, only one will. The Chargers and Phil Rivers should be able to beat the Titans in a close one.
Chargers over Titans 

Detroit Lions at San Francisco 49ers 
The 49ers beat the Packers last week. Things are looking good for a team without an elite quarterback. The Lions have a superhero, and fantastic quarterback throwing to him. This should be a very interesting game. One team that relies heavily on offense, the other on defense. The defense gets the edge in this one.
49ers over Lions 

Denver Broncos at Atlanta Falcons
Matt Ryan and Julio Jones had amazing games last week. Can they do it again though, is the question? Peyton Manning also had a great game. Can he do it again? The answer to both of these questions is yes. The Falcons however, have the advantage in this one. Why? It's simple. Homefield advantage. If this was played in Denver, the Broncos would have the advantage.

Falcons over Broncos

Week 1 Preview

Aaron Rodgers begins the Packers' quest for the Superbowl at Lambeau Field. 

Patrick Willis and the 49ers, take on the Packers  in Green  Bay. 

Sunday begins the first of many, many glorious Sundays. On Sunday Peyton Manning will throw his first pass in two years. On Sunday Chris Johnson, will try to redeem himself. On Sunday, fantasy football will begin. On Sunday, it will be week 1, finally! And now, here are previews of each game.

Indianapolis Colts at Chicago Bears 
The era of Luck begins for the Colts. Unfortunately, they face one of the best defenses in the NFL. Matt Forte recently signed a new contract, and will be looking to exploit the Colts' defense. In addition, new acquisition Brandon Marshall is reunited with his former Broncos teammate, Jay Cutler. Expect big things to happen for the Bears, not so much for the Colts.
Bears over Colts 

Philadelphia Eagles at Cleveland Browns
Last year, great things were expected for the Eagles. They were expected to reach the Superbowl. They had an amazing team. And then, it just didn't work. This season, the Eagles should do well. Their team is solid, and if things go the right way, they could make a playoff push. For the Browns, it is much different. They are starting a 28 year old rookie, and Heisman finalist Trent Richardson. The Browns are not expected to contend, and won't have much of a factor in this game. It will be a test.
Eagles over Browns 

New England Patriots at Tennessee Titans 
The Superbowl runner-ups begin their quest to reach the big game again in Nashville. The Patriots, who have one of the easiest schedules in the NFL, added another offensive weapon, receiver Brandon Lloyd. Second year back Stevan Ridley, will also look to run a couple of times. This game for the  Titans, is mainly to make sure Johnson is back like he was in 2010, and that Jake Locker can make a good impression. Expect Ryan Mallet to take a few snaps in the fourth quarter, you know when the game is already decided.
Patriots over Titans 

Atlanta Falcons at Kansas City Chiefs 
Jamaal Charles and Tony Moeaki are back. And boy, the Chiefs are glad. The Chiefs could have made a playoff push last year, had it not been for their injuries. Matt Ryan is ready to showcase that he is an elite quarterback. With a choice of weapons that include Julio Jones, Roddy White, and the great Tony Gonzalez, he has the chance. In a very close game, the Chiefs have the advantage, as they are playing at home. And, Charles can explode.
Chiefs over Falcons 

Jacksonville Jaguars at Minnesota Vikings 
MJD's back! That's great news for Jaguars fans, but unfortunately he has not had enough practice to become the primary back just yet. This job falls to Rashad Jennings. The Vikings have some running back problems of their own, as Adrian Peterson is a gametime decision. That leaves Christian Ponder and Percy Harvin. These two can connect for numerous passes, as they did last year. This will probably happen, as MJD's loss, will be too much for the Jaguars.
Vikings over Jaguars 

Washington Redskins at New Orleans Saints 
RG3 vs. Drew Brees. The rookie against the seasoned veteran. The Saints now have another advantage, defensive end Will Smith is back. He won his appeal in the bounty case, and is going to play Sunday. Even worse news for the Redskins, who don't even know who their primary running back is going to be. Expect Brees to have a fantastic game, with tight end Jimmy Graham.
Saints over Redskins 

Buffalo Bills at New York Jets 
Normally, in this matchup of AFC east rivals, the Jets would have the upper hand. Not with the vastly improved Bills defense. With the additions of Mario Williams and Mark Anderson, the Bills are stacked. The Jets on the other hand, have a quarterback problem, and not a big time target. Expect Sanchez and Tebow to get sacked. A lot.
Bills over Jets 

St. Louis Rams at Detroit Lions 
A matchup of the only team to ever go 0-16, against a team that could very well do that same thing this year. The Lions have a solid team, led by Stafford and Megatron, as well as Titus Young and Nate Burleson. Their defense is also great. For the Rams, Steven Jackson is still there, but there's not much else. The Lions could roll all over the Rams.
Lions over Rams 

Miami Dolphins at Houston Texans 
Another team without a big time receiver. The Dolphins do have Davone Bess, but if your number one receiver is owned in just 16.4% of ESPN leagues, you have a problem. The Texans, however, have one of the best Quarterback, Running back, Receiver combinations in Matt Schaub, Arian Foster, and Andre Johnson. Assuming they all can stay healthy, a big assumption, they could make a run for the championship.And this game is a good start.
Texans over Dolphins 

San Francisco 49ers at Green Bay Packers 
The 49ers look great. A fantastic defense, solid running game, and an average passing game. Many people think they could reach the Superbowl. The Packers, have one of, if not the best quarterback in football. Aaron Rodgers has many targets in which to throw. Alex Smith has new acquisition Mario Manningham, Michael Crabtree, and.... Randy Moss. In a game of complete opposites, a great offensive against great defense, offense should prevail. But it will be close.
Packers over 49ers 

Seattle Seahawks at Arizona Cardinals 
The Seahawks are a sleeper team. Russell Wilson could be the next Cam Newton or Michael Vick. And along with Marshawn Lynch, they have a great offense. The Cardinals have Larry Fitzgerald..... and John Skelton who stole the job away from millionaire Kevin Kolb. Marshawn and Russell Wilson will attempt to look their best, while Fitzgerald will catch everything that is thrown to him.
Seahawks over Cardinals 

Carolina Panthers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 
An NFC South rivalry. Cam Newton vs. Josh Freeman. Everyone is wondering what Cam Newton will do. Will he have a sophomore slump, or will he have another great season. The Buccaneers are looking to rebound from a disappointing season. Freeman, who now has a great receiver in Vincent Jackson will try to throw as much as possible. Cam Newton will run, a lot, and it will be hard for the buccaneers to catch him.
Panthers over Buccaneers 

Pittsburgh Steelers at Denver Broncos
Peyton Manning's second act begins at Qwest field. For the Broncos receivers, it is a feeling of joy. Unfortunately, they will be taking on the best passing defense in the game last year. Peyton has some options and hopes to develop DeMaryius Thomas in a top threat, like Reggie Wayne and Marvin Harrison. Ben Roethlisberger has his two main targets, Antonio Brown and Mike Wallace. Their defense is also top notch. Though the team is getting older, they are still the Steelers.
Steelers over Broncos 

Cincinnati Bengals at Baltimore Ravens 
A fierce AFC North rivalry begins again. The duo of A.J Green and Andy Dalton starts in year two with big expectations. The Ravens begin this season feeling a bit old, and tired. But with Ray Rice and young receiver Torrey Smith, anything can happen. Both of these teams have great defenses. This is another game that will come down to homefield advantage.
Ravens over Bengals 

San Diego Chargers at Oakland Raiders 
To round out Week 1 of the NFL season, are two teams in different places. One team, the Chargers finished 8-8 last season and was disappointed. The other, the Raiders, finished 8-8 and were happy. The Chargers still have Philip Rivers, but they lost their biggest threat, Vincent Jackson. The Raiders have Carson Palmer, and young star Denarius Moore. Also, they have Darren McFadden, who if healthy could be very explosive. The Chargers are also always slow starters.
Raiders over Chargers

Week 11 Picks

Note: Similar to last week, we will have picks, but no longer in-depth analysis for each game. The most exciting game of the week will be selected, and there will be an in-depth preview for that specific game. However there will still be analysis. And now…. Week 11 Picks!! 

Jacksonville Jaguars at Cleveland Browns

Blaine Gabbert has been slowly developing as a quarterback, and could break out in this contest. The Jaguars also have Maurice Jones-Drew, who despite having a subpar year, is still an all-pro running back. Peyton Hillis is inactive and Colt McCoy isn’t exactly spectacular. It’s kinda obvious who’s going to win. 

Jaguars over Browns 

Carolina Panthers at Detroit Lions 

An intriguing matchup. Two former SEC quarterbacks going at it against each other. Cam Newton vs. Matthew Stafford. Both of these quarterbacks are having all-star years, and Newton is a shoe-in for Offensive Rookie. The Lions have been struggling of late, but should be able to get back on track. Lions over Panthers 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Green Bay Packers

The only undefeated team in the NFL happens to be the reigning Superbowl champs. Aaron Rodgers and his receivers are having an fun time catching the ball from Rodgers  Josh Freeman is also having a great season, unfortunately, it will be difficult for his squad to beat the champs.

 Packers over Buccaneers 

Buffalo Bills at Miami Dolphins

An AFC East rivalry. The Bills started off as one of the NFL’s best teams. They even beat the Pats! However, they’ve cooled down a bit. Still, the Dolphins aren’t exactly a challenge for these guys. Sorry Fishies, try again next year. Bills over Dolphins 

Oakland Raiders at Minnesota Vikings 

Carson Palmer is having a ball on the field. Are his fun times going to translate to a victory? Against AP and Christian Ponder? It will be tough for the former Heisman trophy winner, as Ponder is steadily improving. I don’t think he’ll do it. 

Vikings over Raiders 

Dallas Cowboys at Washington Redskins 

DeMarco Murray! Everyone’s most popular fantasy pickup. DeMarco Murray! The starting running back for the Cowboys, who after having a fantastic first game, has cooled down. The Cowboys probably won’t need him to do that well against the Redskins. The ‘Boys still have Romo, and the ‘Skins have lost Hightower, and (still) can’t find a quarterback. Cowboys over Redskins

Arizona Cardinals at San Francisco 49ers

While the baseball Cardinals won the world series… the football cardinals, after starting out 1-6... Have managed to win 2 games in a row. Pretty good, considering they’ve managed to do it under QB Johnny Skelton. Unfortunately, they’ve run into the Red Hot 49ers. The 49ers have won 8 games in a row. Frank Gore and Alex Smith unstoppable, and the rest of the spare parts on the squad will come together. 

 49ers over Cardinals 

Seattle Seahawks at St. Louis Rams 

Another AFC West matchup. Last year’s worst division has turned into the 49ers and a bunch of bad teams who couldn’t beat LSU.  This is a matchup of Tarvaris Jackson and a struggling Sam Bradford. Marshawn Lynch vs. Steven Jackson. Interesting matchup in the running game. The better running game will get the win. Rams over Seahawks

Tennesee Titans at Atlanta Falcons 

The Falcons have managed to come back this year. Matt Ryan struggled at the beginning of the year, but has seemed to regain his footing. Chris Johnson is the most disappointing player of the year. The NFL should make an award called the Chris Johnson award. It wouldn’t be an award to brag about. Falcons over Titans 

San Diego Chargers at Chicago Bears 

Two of the NFL’s most under appreciated quarterbacks face off. Phil Rivers vs. Jay Cutler. Rivers has received some love, but there are many critics. As usual the Bears’ D, is fantastic. That will probably be the difference in this one. Also, expect Forte to run over the Chargers. Bears over Chargers 

Philadelphia Eagles at New York Giants 

LeSean McCoy. Possibly the best running back in football right now. Who would have known? The “Dream Team” did. The Eagles are finally putting the pieces together and have started ripping apart opponents.  The Giants are a great team, with a great quarterback. Eli Manning. With Vince Young starting, and Jeremy Maclin out, the Eagles could have trouble in the passing game. But the last time the Eagles played on Sunday Night football… Eagles over Giants 

Kansas City Chiefs at New England Patriots 

The Pats did it! The Pats finally ended their losing streak. The Chiefs did it! They ended their winning streak! Well, Jamaal Charles is out. Matt Cassel, hasn’t been good of late. How can this team win? The Chiefs are playing the worst defense. However, the Pats have the best offense, and a healthy Tom Brady. However, the last time these two teams played each other…. Brady was injured. Patriots over Chiefs