Happy NFL Sunday to everyone! Let's get right to this week's games, plenty of intriguing contests to follow:
Cam the man searching for first win - Carolina's rookie quarterback has looked quite impressive in his first two games. His 422 passing yards in week one were second only to Tom Brady's video game like numbers (517 yards, eat it up Jets fans!!!). Newton has proven many doubters wrong already, but he has still to achieve that elusive first win. The Jacksonville Jaguars head into Charlotte, also searching for their first win and they pass the baton to another first year QB. Blaine Gabbert will try to hand the Panthers their third straight loss and to do that I'm sure he'll be handing off quite often to sensational running back MoJo. Jones-Drew is one of the better runners in the league and I look for him to have a big day for the Jags. Prediction: Newton runs and throws all over Jacksonville, despite a valiant 4th quarter effort from Gabbert, Panthers win a tight one 35-32.
Patriots offense juggernaut heads to Buffalo for battle of unbeatens - Tom Brady leads the defending AFC East champs up north to face the unexpectedly 2-0 Bills. New England has won fifteen in a row in the head to head series, expect more of the same. Even without second year tight end Aaron Hernandez, don't expect the Pats hurry-up offense to miss a beat. Forecast: Close early but Patriots run away with it in the second half, 45-35.
Niners visit Cincy - Bengals first home coupled with San Fran's first road game could mean a long day for Alex Smith and the 49er offense. Don't forget San Francisco is traveling across country and playing the early game. Pick: As tempting as it may be to pick the Niners... Bengals in a close one, 28-25.
Fish fly up to the Dog Pound searching for first victory - Miami tends to play better on the road and Cleveland's steamroller Peyton Hillis will not take part in today's contest (strep throat). Winner: Look for the Dolphins to move the ball all day, Colt McCoy will have to step his game up a notch and play a near flawless game for the Browns to come out on top. Miami secures their first win of the year with a big turnover in the 4th quarter, 24-20.
G-men seek revenge in Philly - Most of us remember the scintillating punt return by Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson last season that was the final nail in New York's coffin. The Giants left the field that day devastated and eager to pay back their bitter rivals. After a week of banter, the G-men head to Philadelphia to take on Michael Vick and the Eagles in an early NFC East showdown. The Eagles are ready to hit the field after failing to close out the Falcons last week in Atlanta. It could have something to do with the fact that Vick was flung into one of his linemen with such force that he left the game with a concussion. Prediction: Giants may come in with guns flaring but the speed of Vick and the Eagles cannot be matched. I expect a shootout to be decided by a couple Eli Manning picks and a big run by Philly's star quarterback. Eagles by four, 31-27.
Minnesota, still searching for win #1, hosts red-hot Detroit - Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford has already been entered in MVP discussions and we're only in Week 3. Vikings quarterback Donovan McNabb still hasn't hit his stride with his offensive teammates, but he does have one of the best players in the NFL in Adrian Peterson in his backfield. Forecast: Despite a ferocious charge by the home team in the final minutes, Lions defeat the Vikings, 38-31.
Texans look to start 3-0 for first time in franchise history - To do that they will have to beat a Saints team that plays as good as any in the comforts of their backyard, the Bayou. New Orleans is fresh off a big win over the Bears last week and hopes to win their second game of the season behind Pro Bowl QB Drew Brees. Winner: Saints by ten, 37-27.
Titans invite Broncos across country for AFC clash - Tennessee delivered one of the biggest shockers last week by destroying previously impressive Baltimore, 26-13, behind a monster game from wide receiver Kenny Britt. Denver head coach John Fox earned his first win with the Broncos last week when they held off the Bengals late touchdown drive, winning 24-22. Now they hit the road for the first time this season, as they try to give the Titans their second loss of the season. Pick: A close game throughout, each team exchanging blows, ultimately ends with the Titans dealing the final shot, 27-21.
Late game picks to come later... GO PATRIOTS!
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