Welcome back, Ed Hochuli, God Bless you my friend.
Now lets do it:
Last week's record: 4-11 (yikes)
Overall record: 19-26
Minnesota @ Detroit: The Vikings are one of those surprise teams so far this year, especially after coming off last weeks upset over the 49ers. Christian Ponder has looked in command and Adrian Peterson has been a work horse, however, I'm still not sold on them. Give me the Lions.
Seattle @ St. Louis: The Seahawks were given a gift earlier this week against the Packers, but nevertheless, they're still an exciting team led by an exciting QB. However, so are the Rams, who are coming off an embarrassing loss in Chicago. In a game featuring two up and coming quarterbacks, I'll take Sam Bradford and the Rams.
San Francisco @ New York Jets: The Jets are coming off an OT win in Miami, while the 49ers are recovering from a poor showing in a loss to Minnesota. The New York defense will keep them in the game, especially at home, but that 49er defense will be too much for an already dysfunctional Jet offense. Give me the 49ers.
San Diego @ Kansas City: In a battle of AFC West foes, you have the 1-2 Chiefs and the 2-1 Chargers. The Chiefs are coming off a comeback win in New Orleans, while the Chargers are coming off a shalacking at the hands of the Falcons. I think this one will be close, but in my experience, you don't go against the Chiefs at Arrowhead, so I'll go with them here.
Tennessee @ Houston: The Texans are one of three undefeated teams left in the NFL after a 31-25 win in Denver a week ago. The Titans are coming off a win last week as well, their first of the year, a 44-41 OT thriller against Detroit. However, I don't see them rattling off two in a row here, as that Houston defense will prove to be too much for young Jake Locker. I'll take the Texans.
Carolina @ Atlanta: The Panthers have had extra time to prepare for this one after a Thursday night loss to the Giants in week three, a 36-7 route at home. The Falcons, on the other hand, don't know what it is to lose, as they remain undefeated after a trouncing in San Diego last Sunday. While I do think the Panthers keep it close, I don't see them handing Matt Ryan and company their first loss of the year this week. Give me the Falcons.
New England @ Buffalo: What is going on New England lately? The Pats have dropped under .500 for the first time since 2003 after their Sunday night loss in Baltimore, and have looked inconsistent through the first three weeks of the season. The Bills, on the other hand, have rattled off two in a row after their week one routing in New York, and find themselves atop the AFC East. However, while momentum is on their side, I don't see the Bills making it three in a row against the Patsies, especially since Tom Brady is playing with a sense of urgency. Give me the Patriots.
Cincinnati @ Jacksonville: The Jags got their first win of the year last week at home against the Colts, a 22-17 victory, while the Bengals took care of business on the road with a 38-31 win over the Redskins. Maurice Jones Drew will pose problems for this Bengal defense, as he does with most defenses every week, but I don't see Blaine Gabbert keeping up with Andy Dalton. Give me the Bengals.
Oakland @ Denver: Peyton Manning can't be too happy so far in Denver. The 36 year old is coming off back to back losses to the Falcons and Texans, and while these are two of the three undefeated teams still remaining in the NFL, Manning can't be satisfied. Luckily, this week, he will be facing a noticeably easier opponent in the Oakland Raiders, and while they are coming off a win last week against the Steelers, I think they're just what Manning and the Broncos need. Give me Denver.
Washington @ Tampa Bay: RGIII has suffered back to back losses after that dramatic week one win in New Orleans, while the Bucs have done more of the same, losing to the Giants and Cowboys after defeating the Panthers in week one. This one will be close, and high scoring from Tampa Bay, but in a game featuring two young QB's, I like the youngest to come out on top. Give me the Skins.
New Orleans @ Green Bay: Might as well call this one the desperation game of the week, as the Saints are searching for their first win of the year, and the Packers are looking to rebound after the debacle in Seattle. I expect this one to be a shootout, especially with these two offenses, so in a game that could be decided by which defense steps up, I'll take the Pack at home.
New York Giants @ Philadelphia: It's always a fun time when these two get together, and I expect this to be no different. Both teams come in at 2-1 and locked in a tight battle for the NFC East with the Cowboys. I believe Michael Vick and the Eagles will rebound in this one from a tough week three loss out in Arizona, and while it'll come down to the fourth quarter, I'll take team green over Eli and company.
Chicago @ Dallas: Both these teams enter this game featuring 2-1 records, and both are coming off week three wins. The Cowboys have, to little surprise, been highly inconsistent this year, while the Bears, despite a hiccup in Green Bay, have benefited from a easy schedule. In a Monday night primetime game, in the home of America's team, I like the Cowboys to put a smile on Jerry Jones' face and come out on top.
Remember to check back tomorrow morning for all the pre-game analysis, including my pick, to get you ready for the Fins 4:05 kickoff with the Cardinals!
Until then, Go Fins!
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