NEW YORK GIANTS @ INDIANAPOLIS COLTS 
The battle of the Manning Brothers. This should be a no brainer however, the Colts Week 1 outing is leaving some doubts. Year after year, the Colts consistently have concerns at stopping the run. The Texans looked like a Superbowl team last week playing the Colts. RB Ahmad Bradshaw in the NYG backfield, could cause some serious damage to the Colts. The Giants had several mental miscues in Week 1. The Giants defense struggled against the passing attack of Carolina and this week they are facing one of the most accurate passers of all time.
Game Plan:
NYG
Offense: Rush, Rush, Rush. Knowing that the Colt's have concerns with the rushing attack expose it and continue to send it up the middle. Even if, the Colt's offense scores do not attempt to the passing attack continue to send it up the middle and the Giants will win this game.
Defense: Must be able to acquire some turn overs. If the Giants are able to make Payton Manning start second guessing his passing they will be forced to rush.
Colts:
Offensive: Do what you do best and throw the ball. Rack up the points and make the Giants throw the ball to catch up.
Defense: Needs to stop the run.
The winner?
I am going out on a limb on this one and say that the NYG win this one. I look at Ahmad Bradshaw and Hakeem Hicks to have a huge games.
NY Giants 31, Indianapolis 28
Update:
So much for going out on a limb. Payton stole the show. I was certain that this would be a much better game.
NY Giant 14, Indianapolis 38
HOUSTON TEXANS @ WASHINGTON REDSKINS 
This is one of those games to see if the week before was just a fluke. The Texans looked very strong last week against the Colts whereas the Redskins made some errors but still managed to beat the struggling Cowboys.
Game Plan:
Texans
Offense: 50/50 blend of rushing and passing. Get the ball into Adrian Fosters hands and produce good yardage through a consistent rushing attack but keep them off guard with several deep passes opening up lanes for Foster to run in.
Defense: Needs to step it up. The Texans defense was awful last week and they are up against a great competitor in Donovan McNabb.
Redskins
Offense: The offense needs to produce. Last week they had several miscues and continued to fail as an offensive powerhouse. With the skill set of McNabb, Portis and Moss look for these guys to get back to what they do best.
Defense: Must be able to stop the run. If they can stop Foster. The Texans will be a one week team.
Houston 13, Washington 28
Update:
Houston really played well. Washington should of won this game. I blame the coaching staff.
Houston 30, Washington 27
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS @ SAN DIEGO CHARGERS 
Even through, San Diego's performance on MNF was sub par to say the least, look for them to bounce back this week. The Chargers went into Arrowhead stadium which is a difficult thing to do. The Chiefs fans are one of the greatest in the NFL and they can make Phillip Rivers cry, not like that's hard to do. Jacksonville show little if any real improvement from last year. Their non existing passing game is a critical flaw in Jacksonville. San Diego has this one wrapped up at home.
Game Plan:
Jaguars
Offense: Marcus Jones Drew is a shining star in this offense. So use him. Push the ball down their throats so that you run off the clock and hold onto the ball.
Defense: Too many weapons to really predict what Jacksonville should do. They need to stay focused and stop the run. Make Phillip Rivers throw the ball. His inconsistencies may lead to turnovers.
Chargers
Offense: The Chargers have a lot of weapons on this team so use them. Spread the ball around and make great plays.
Defense: Stop Marcus Jones Drew. If they stop him the game is over.
Jacksonville 9, San Diego 31
Update:
I pretty much hit this one on the head. Jacksonville didn't stand a chance.
Jacksonville 13, San Diego 38
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS @ NEW YORK JETS 
This is the game of the week. I am guessing this will be the most watched Football game this weekend. Look for the Jets to come out swinging. This game has so many weapons on each team that it will be difficult not to watch. Look for a slow week by Randy Moss but a huge weekend for Wes Welker. Look for Revis and the Jets backfield to make some huge plays that maybe the turning point for the Jets.
Game Plan:
Patriots
Offense: Score, Score, Score. Use Fred Taylor as much as you normally do and Patriots will be slicing and dicing this defense.
Defense: Blitz Sanchez as much as possible. Sanchez has proven to be a decent quarterback and if you allow him time in the back field he will make some plays. Push on him and he will make some poor decisions.
Jets
Offense: Slow the game down. The Patriots offense will continue to push the ball down feild. Make the Patriots defense stay out on the field as much as possible. Rush and short passing will lead to a tired over worked defense.
Defense: The secondary will need to stick on Moss and Welker making the Patriots use some of their other options.
New England 21, NY Jets 24 (OT)
Update:
I expected this to be a much closer game. The Jets defense played well and really controlled the ball game.
New England 14, NY Jets 28
ST. LOUIS RAMS @ OAKLAND RAIDERS 
Wow. Talk about the toilet bowl. Coach Cable needs to win this game. Look for the Raiders to bounce back this week. Jason Campbell took on the persona of so many Quarterbacks before him with the dear in headlights look. If this continues I would look to Bruce Gradkowski to step up and begin as the new starting Quarterback of the Oakland Raiders.
Game Plan:
Rams
Offense: Steven Jackson. By watching tapes this week, the Rams know that the Raiders rushing defense is pathetic.
Defense: Must be able to stop the rushing attack of Darren McFadden. He hasn't proved that he is a great RB in this league yet but by his numbers last week he maybe on track to prove himself.
Raiders
Offense: The WR need to make some big plays. Someone needs to step up as the main receiver. When TE Zach Miller is your biggest play maker there is a problem.
Defense: Needs to stop the rushing attack. Look to Rolondo McClain to make some big plays this weekend.
Oakland 28, St. Louis 7
Update:
I expected Oakland to pull Campbell a little earlier and if they did so I think this game would of been over by half time.
Oakland 16, St. Louis 14
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS @ DENVER BRONCOS 
I expect this to be a very good game. Both teams are marginal. They both have issues on both sides of the ball. This is my sleeper pick game of the week. Look to both the Broncos and the Seahawks to push to win this game.
Game Plan:
Seahawks
Offense: Focus on their strengths and pass the football.
Defense: Blitz Orton and attempt to keep the ball on the ground.
Broncos
Offense: Short passing game will win this one for the Broncos. Look to Eddie Royal for small plays.
Defense: Secondary needs to be on their toes.
Seattle 20, Denver 24
Update:
I expected a little more out of the Seahawks.
Seattle 14, Denver 31
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS @ CAROLINA PANTHERS 
The Buc's shouldn't have an issue with this game. The Panthers had some big concerns in Week one and look for them to continue throughout the season.
Game Plan:
Buccaneers
Offense: The Buc's need to stick to their short passing game and rushing game but should be able to dice up this defense pretty easily.
Defense: The Buc's defense needs to be able to stop the run.
Panthers
Offense: Stick to a strong rushing program. With Matt Moore out the Panthers will have to rely on DeAngelo Williams and Johnathan Steward
Defense: Watch out for Mike Williams and Kevin Williams. These two would be my fantasy picks this week for Tampa Bay.
Tampa Bay 22, Carolina 13
Update:
Pretty much what I expected.
Tampa Bay 20, Carolina 7
PITTSBURGH STEELERS @ TENNESSEE TITANS 
This game is the runner up for the game of the week. Steelers Defense vs. The Titans aggressive offense. Sure, Week 1 was a joke because the Titans played the hopeless Raiders but it is apparent that the Titans are out for blood this season. I would look at both Chris Johnson and Vince Young to have big rushing yardage this week.
Game Plan:
Steelers
Offense: Denis Dixon? Focus on the rushing game.
Defense: Stop the run.
Titans
Offense: Mix it up. Wild Cat this offense. Create several plays which focuses on Vince Youngs speed and Steelers Defense will be left in shambles.
Defense: Blitz and stop the rushing game.
Pittsburgh 9, Tennessee 24
Update:
I didn't foresee this game at all. With 7 turnovers you just can't produce wins. I expected to see Young coming out firing. That was not the case. Young had 3 interceptions and 2 fumbles. Wow. Collins replaced him. Collins and Young make for a good combination of quarterbacks..btw. (Call the police their might be a suicide watch out). Dixon went down and an old familiar face came in...Chuck Batch. Charlie Batch should be the guy running the show up there. He is 5 times the quarterback Dixon wants to be. Anyways...I failed miserably on predicting this game.
Pittsburgh 19, Tennessee 11
BUFFALO BILLS @ GREEN BAY PACKERS 
Wow. You couldn't pay me to watch this game. The Packers will destroy the Bills. The Bills have no chance at winning this game. Look to Rogers to have a huge game with Ryan Grant out.
Game Plan:
Bills
Offense: Trent Edwards needs to prove that he is worthy of his position. He needs to make some big plays against this defense to even make this game competitive.
Defense: Make Rogers go for short yardage by doubling up on Jennings.
Packers
Offense: Use this week to try out RB Brandon Jackson. See what he is able to do against an NFL Defense.
Defense: Shut down the rush and make Edwards work for it. He will make some big errors causing in a large amounts of turnovers.
Buffalo 3, Green Bay 31
Update:
I under estimated Buffalo. I didn't think they could of scored a touch down against this team.
Buffalo 7, Green Bay 34
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES @ DETROIT LIONS 
The Eagles will dominate this game. Look to Micheal Vick to lead the Eagles to a victory. The Lions Defense will not be able to stop the weapons on this team. The Lions offense could prove challenging against the Eagles defense. Expect a high scoring game.
Game Plan:
Eagles
Offense: Micheal Vick, DeSean Jackson, and LeSean McCoy will all have the opportunity to produce 100 yard games. Vick's inconsistencies remain in the passing game but I think he is out to prove that he is ready to be the starter and will show it this weekend.
Defense: Stop the deep threat. Send an on slot of blitzes and make sure you have someone covering Calvin Johnson. With Matthew Stafford out, it looks as if Shawn Hill will replace him. Blitzing Hill will cause turnovers but watch out for his speed.
Lions
Offense: Hill will need to stay in the pocket to make plays however, if he is blitzed he will need to use his speed to get out and take as many yards as he can. Look for Shawn Hill to have a great day rushing but awful numbers passing.
Defense: Too many weapons to stop this offense. I wouldn't send very many blitzes against Vick. He is too unpredictable.
Philadelphia 31, Detroit 12
Update:
Detroit was hungry. They looked like a quality football team. But Vick and Co. was too much.
Philadelphia 35, Detroit 32
CHICAGO BEARS @ DALLAS COWBOYS 
This will be another great game. Look for the Cowboys to want to crush the Bears after their loss last week. However, the Bears are a worthy opponent. Look for Matt Forte to have quite a bit of touches this week. Dallas's Defense will attempt to pressure Jay Cutler so that he makes some mistakes.
Game Plan
Bears
Offense: Make short passing plays and use both RB and the Bears will take this game.
Defense: Blitz Romo. Make him get out of the pocket.
Cowboys
Offense: Use Dez Bryant and Jason Witten to make majority of the plays. Short pass then long pass.
Defense: Blitz Cutler and make him throw the ball.
Chicago 24, Dallas 23
Update:
This should of been the game of the week. Wow. Great game by both teams...except for you Romo. Dallas...the rest of the league is benching their quarterback for lousy play you continue to move forward with yours. Hmmm...you might win this season if you get a clue.
Chicago 27, Dallas 20
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS @ CLEVELAND BROWNS 
Look for the Chiefs to continue with another victory over the Browns. The Browns have very little to be excited about and are probably quite intimidated by the Chiefs after the last MNF game. Look for Jamaal Charles to have another huge game and I would expect to see Thomas Jones proving his self worth this week. For the fantasy players, this is not a good week to start Matt Cassel.
Game Plan
Chiefs
Offense: Use your offensive powerhouses in the back field. Charles and Jones together can dominate the Browns.
Defense: Make Jake Delhomme work for his passing gains by sending blitzes and covering his talented receivers.
Browns
Offense: The best chance at beating the Chiefs is to throw deep and hope for some big plays.
Defense: Stop Cassel from utilizing his receiving corp. Strong up front and not let Charles make any big plays.
Kansas City 23, Cleveland 14
Update:
I really didn't expect the Chiefs to look as bad as they did. Cassel didn't look so great in this game.
Kansas City 16, Cleveland 14
BALTIMORE RAVENS @ CINCINNATI BENGALS 
This could potentially be a great game. It depends on who shows up. T.O. and 85 will need to be present in order for this game to go to the Bengals. Look for Joe Flacco and Carson Palmer to have a big day. This will be a high scoring game even with the Ravens defense on the field.Game Plan
Ravens
Offense: Joe Flacco needs to push the ball up field without turn overs.
Defense: Cover the deep threats and let them make shorter plays.
Bengals
Offense: Throw it deep and do not rely on a rushing game.
Defense: Attack Joe Flacco and make him make errors.
Baltimore 28, Cincinnati 31
Update:
With all the money on the table for this offense, I expect more and so does the rest of America.
Baltimore 10, Cincinnati 15
ARIZONA CARDINALS @ ATLANTA FALCONS 
This game is for the birds! The Cardinals are looking like they may have another run at the Superbowl. The Falcons on the other hand need some help. Expect big plays out of Steve Breaston. He is looking like a solid WR and with Fitzgerald injured I would expect Breaston to be holding down the fort.
Game Plan
Cardinals
Offense: Move the ball around. Keep Atlanta guessing.
Defense: Make the Falcons go deep. Matt Ryan has been a great competitor but his greatest challenges have been with the long ball.
Falcons
Offense: Use Tony Gonzalaz for the past few years his job has continued to disappear and he is the best player on the team.
Defense: Go after Derick Anderson. He has always had concerns with blitzes.
Arizona 22, Atlanta 21
Update:
I really expected Arizona to show up this game. It really was a game for the birds. Glad it was blacked out in my neck of the woods.
Arizona 7, Atlanta 41
MIAMI DOLPHINS @ MINNESOTA VIKINGS 
Well, this game will not be pretty. Expect Minnesota to have a huge victory.
Game Plan
Dolphins
Offense: Use your wild cat offense to make the Vikings second guess their assignments.
Deffense: Attack Favre. Make him throw off center and make errors.
Vikings
Offense: Too many weapons. Use them all.
Defense: Spread out and make sure they don't get around the corner.
Minnesota 31, Miami 14
Update:
I will officially eat my words here. Very impressed to say the least at the offensive and defensive force of the Miami Dolphins. Wow. Impressive.
Minnesota 10, Miami 14
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS @ SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS 
I feel bad for the 49ers. I wouldn't want to be put into their shoes this week. After an awful loss last week and now this. Expect the Saints to destroy the 49ers. Anyone know a out of work coach...I think there maybe a job opening in San Francisco.
Game Plan
Saints
Offense: Dominate
Defense: Destroy
49ers
Offense: Surrender
Defense: Cry
Update:
I take my hat off to the 49er's play last week. They put up a great effort. Love to see it.
New Orleans 25, San Fransisco 22
My record: 10 - 6
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