NFL Week3

2-0 Detriot Lions, Washington Redskins, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans
0-2 Philadelphia Eagles, New York Giants, New Orleans Saints

The NFL is off to a crazy start this year and I think it will continue today. I do not believe I picked many underdogs but I am sure there will be a few surprises. If the Saints go 0-3 to start the year I will be perplexed but anyway, I have a hangover and just want to get this thing started.

Indianapolis Colts (-7) @ Houston Texans --- take COLTS----

I love what the Texans are doing, getting young studs on defensive to build around and the trade for Matt Schaub was one I loved. I have been calling for him to start for years over the jail bird Vick. Peyton Manning in my opinion is the best quarterback ever. period. The Colts are so fun to watch with him tossing to Wayne and Harrison. Andre Johnson is out today which will hurt the Texans. Colts 34 Texans 14

San Diego Chargers (-6.5) @ Green Bay Packers --- take PACKERS ---

I really do not know what to think about with this game. The Packers are 2-0 because of a strong defense and the Chargers are 0-2 and Philip Rivers looks terrible. LT is due for a big game and the Chargers pass defense looked suspect against Brady and Co. I am going to say the Chargers get their first W but it will be close. Chargers 24 Packers 20

Minnesota Vikings (+3) @ Kansas City Chiefs --- take CHIEFS ---

Larry Johnson will see the ball about 30 times today. Herm cannot lose to the vikings at arrowhead. I think LJ will have a big day wil over 150 all purpose yards and 2 Tds. Tavaris Jackson is out as Qb for the Vikings and it looks like Kelly Holcomb will be in which is an upgrade altough my sources (ESPN) tell me he does not know the entire playbook. Chiefs 28 Vikings 13

Detriot Lions (+5.5) @ Philadelphia Eagles -- take EAGLES ---

I would love to see the Lions go to 3-0, I am a huge Kitna fan. You have to love him predicting 10 wins, it is just great. And for McNabb, wow he really needs to have a big game. He may get attacked inside the stadium if he plays poorly if all the controversy that he has started and the 0-2 start. I gotta think that the Eagles come out firing today. Eagles 27 Lions 17

Buffalo Bills (+17) @ New England Patriots --- take PATRIOTS ---

Patriots look unreal. I mean almost scary. I do not know how they will lose. They have not ran the ball real well but there is no need. I think they could be even better if they threw some more to Stallworth, who the Eagles should have kept but that is another discussion. The only way the Bills keep the spread (not the game) close is to hold the Pats to field goals. Bills 10 Patriots 38

Miami Dolphins (+3) @ New York Jets -- take J-E-T-S---

I like both Jets QB's Pennington is probably the most accurate passer in the NFL right now and Clemons seems to have a bright future ahead of him. If the Jets WR's can hold on to the ball they may have won at Baltimore with Clemons. The Dolphins are pathetic. I think Trent Green is ok and can still produce but Ronnie Brown had better turn it around now or Jesse Chatman will be starting and that is not good for the Phins. Jets 23 Dolphins 9

San Francisco 49ers (+9.5) @ Pittsburgh Steelers ----take STEELERS---

The Steel Curtain is back. The Defense looks amazing and if the secondary can stay tough, they will win the AFC North. Willie Parker right now looks like he should have been the #1 fantasy RB and Big Ben has faired fairly well. The Niners have looked ok but they are 2-0. Manny Lawson injury hurts as the Defense has been there strong suit. Steelers 31 49ers 17

Arizona Cardinals (+7.5) @ Baltimore Ravens --- take CARDINALS---

The Ravens do not seem like the same team as last year. Ed Reed is still an animal but they just do not look like a unit to be feared. Yes they are still one of the best but I think they are on a decline. This game will come down to how well the Arizona O-line can play. Edge seems to have gained a step from last year and Matt Leinart if he has time, should be able to hit his big WRs. Ravens 23 Cardinals 21

St. Louis Rams (+4) @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers --- take PUSH---

Jeff Garcia is a very good QB. He loves the long ball and Joey Galloway is a speedster. The defense is playing well and if Cadillac Williams is healthy the Bucs actually have a pretty nice team. Marc Bulger, Tory Holt, Stephen Jackson, not many teams have a 3 headed monster like that, unfortunately for them they will be 0-3 after three weeks. I find myself rooting for the Rams but I just don't see it. Bucs 28 Rams 24

Jacksonville Jaguars (+3.5) @ Denver Broncos --- take BRONCOS---

Jason Elam will finally get a day off. The Jags need to get some WR's, Garrard looks pretty good but has not true go to guy and I still could be wrong but I would not trade Amani Toomer for Maurice Jones-Drew well maybe I would but the point is, I think he was a 1 year wonder. Broncos 21 Jags 10

Cinncinatti Bengals (+3) @ Seattle Seahawks -- take SEAHAWKS --

This is the toughest game to pick for me. I do not know which Bengal team will show up. If they get a defense they will be very good as their Offense is one of if not the best in the league. Seahawks might be the team to win the NFC by seaon's end as Hasselback and Alexander look good so far. Today is a big game for the Hawks as it is on their home turf. Hawks 28 Bengals 24

Cleveland Browns (+3) @ Oakland "Daaaa" Raiders --take RAIDERS--

Derek Anderson is not that good. The Raiders have played fairly well but are 0-2. Today they get their first W of the season. I would love to see Daunte get under center to see what he has. I mean 3 years ago he was the #1 fantasy player. Maybe he still has some magic left. Raiders 23 Browns 7

Carolina Panthers (+4.5) @ Atlanta Falcons --- take PANTHERS---

I would love to see the Falcons go 0-16, the dog curse. Carolina will get back on track after a blowing a 14 point lead last week. I like the Panthers A LOT in this game. Panthers 38 Falcons 10

New York Giants (+4) @ Washington Redskins ---take GIANTS --

I think the Giants have a lot of good players but not a good team. Eli Manning finally looks like a QB to me and I think he will do well from here on out. They need to draft all Defensive players as their Offense is ok. The skins look impressive. Cambell needs to get a little more accurate but Betts and Portis are beasts in the backfield. The skins have a nice defense. Redskins 21 Giants 20

Dallas Cowboys (+3) @ Chicago Bears -- Take PUSH--

I hate the cowboys but they look really good on Offense. The Bears look really bad on offense. The cowboys look really bad on defense. The bears look really good on Defense. Most people say they would take a great d over a great o. Bears 17 Cowboys 14

Tennessee Titans (+4) @ New Orleans Saints --take SAINTS--

I like the Saints here a lot. I mean they can't lose at home to go 0-3 can they??? VY looks good but needs a WR. Untl then they will keep a lot of games close but not win. Saints 34 Titans 23