5. New England Patriots(-3 1/2) vs. San Diego Chargers
Zero. That is how much the whole controversy from this week is going to effect the Patriots. This should be a shootout. As good as the Patriots looked last week, their Defense was nothing out of the ordinary. However, their offense could obviously do whatever they wanted against the Jets. I expect much of the same this weekend, except maybe just maybe Brady gets hit once in awhile this week.
4. Detroit Lions (-3 1/2) vs. Minnesota Vikings
I'll keep on picking the Lions to cover the spread until people stop sleeping on them. I like the Vikings Defense a lot this year, but Tarvaris leaves a lot to be desired. Again I just don't think a field goal is enough of a point spread here.
3. Seattle Seahawks (-2 1/2) vs. Arizona Cardinals
I'm a little favorite heavy this weekend, but the Seahawks should be able to go into Arizona and run the ball all over the Cardinals and a 2 1/2 point spread is pretty much just predicting whether the Seahawks are going to win or not. And I definitely think the Seahawks win this game.
2. Cincinnati Bengals (-6 1/2) at Cleveland Browns
Welcome to the NFL Vegas, did you not know that the Browns gave up millions of points last week to a Steelers team that is significantly less explosive than the Bengals offense. The Browns can't make up their mind who is going to quarterback their team and their defense is atrocious, a touchdown is nothing to give in this matchup.
1. New Orleans (-3 1/2) at Tampa Bay
Apparently because New Orleans played like crap in their season opener that they are not very good, because how else can you explain only giving a fg to the Bucs who just might be the worst team in the entire NFL. Come on this ones a gimmee.
Survivor League Pick
I debated over this pick for a long time between Jacksonville, Denver, Cincy and Chicago and eventually decided to go with Denver because they are home and the Raiders are uncertain whom their starting quarterback will be this week. So lets ride the Broncos in week 2.
Non-Spread Picks
Comments
They set the franchise record for least amount of points allowed in a season, and they were 2nd in the NFL behind only Baltimore in points allowed...I believe they even beat out Chicago.
Anyways carry on. I know we Patriots fans don't really have a lot of pull right now but thought I'd correct you
And they weren't that good on Defense against the Jets last week, they would have given up more points if the Pats didn't have the ball for a 12 minute rush fest in the 4th quarter.
http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/features/writers/expert/picks
Say 4 to 2 that Tampa beats NO.