Steelers @ Ravens
Thursday, 9/11
8:25 PM
Pick: Ravens
We'll start with the Thursday nighter. We all know what happened the last time these two teams got together (photo above). Hopefully Mike Tomlin will stay on the sidelines and out of the players' way. Baltimore is coming off a tough loss to to Cincinnati and will be looking for a bounce-back win in front of the home crowd. The Steelers, on the other hand barely held on for a three-point win against the Browns after blowing a 24-point lead. Regardless, the Ravens and Steelers always play each other tough, and I expect the home Ravens to bounce back and win a close one, 24-19.
Thursday, 9/11
8:25 PM
Pick: Ravens
We'll start with the Thursday nighter. We all know what happened the last time these two teams got together (photo above). Hopefully Mike Tomlin will stay on the sidelines and out of the players' way. Baltimore is coming off a tough loss to to Cincinnati and will be looking for a bounce-back win in front of the home crowd. The Steelers, on the other hand barely held on for a three-point win against the Browns after blowing a 24-point lead. Regardless, the Ravens and Steelers always play each other tough, and I expect the home Ravens to bounce back and win a close one, 24-19.
Falcons @ Bengals
Sunday, 9/14
1:00 PM
Pick: Bengals
My Bengals will host the Falcons in a big-time matchup between two 1-0 teams. Both teams are coming off of victories against division rivals. Atlanta beat the Saints in a 37-34 OT shootout, while the Bengals defeated the Ravens 23-16 thanks to AJ Green's juggling 77-yard touchdown. Matt Ryan and company will be facing a much tougher defense this week, and I expect them to struggle. The Falcons defense did not look strong last week either. My Bengals should handle this one with comfort, 27-17.
Sunday, 9/14
1:00 PM
Pick: Bengals
My Bengals will host the Falcons in a big-time matchup between two 1-0 teams. Both teams are coming off of victories against division rivals. Atlanta beat the Saints in a 37-34 OT shootout, while the Bengals defeated the Ravens 23-16 thanks to AJ Green's juggling 77-yard touchdown. Matt Ryan and company will be facing a much tougher defense this week, and I expect them to struggle. The Falcons defense did not look strong last week either. My Bengals should handle this one with comfort, 27-17.
Cardinals @ Giants
Sunday, 9/14
1:00 PM
Pick: Cardinals
The Cardinals, fresh off of a comeback victory against the Chargers on Monday night, will go into the Metlife Stadium looking to build momentum. The Giants, who lost the early Monday night game, will look to avoid an 0-2 start. I think Bruce Arians and the Cardinals win a close one, 20-16.
Sunday, 9/14
1:00 PM
Pick: Cardinals
The Cardinals, fresh off of a comeback victory against the Chargers on Monday night, will go into the Metlife Stadium looking to build momentum. The Giants, who lost the early Monday night game, will look to avoid an 0-2 start. I think Bruce Arians and the Cardinals win a close one, 20-16.
Patriots @ Vikings
Sunday, 9/14
1:00 PM
Pick: Vikings
Rookie head coach Mike Zimmer had a fantastic debut as his team dominated the Rams 34-6. The Patriots gave up 23 straight points in a loss to Miami. This is my upset pick of the week as I'm taking Mike Zimmer's Vikings 22-20.
Sunday, 9/14
1:00 PM
Pick: Vikings
Rookie head coach Mike Zimmer had a fantastic debut as his team dominated the Rams 34-6. The Patriots gave up 23 straight points in a loss to Miami. This is my upset pick of the week as I'm taking Mike Zimmer's Vikings 22-20.
Lions @ Panthers
Sunday, 9/14
1:00 PM
Pick: Panthers
This is one of the more intriguing match ups this week. Both teams looked good in week one, and both came away with victories. The Panthers will likely get Cam Newton back this week. The home-field advantage will give the edge to the Panthers in a close one, 27-24.
Sunday, 9/14
1:00 PM
Pick: Panthers
This is one of the more intriguing match ups this week. Both teams looked good in week one, and both came away with victories. The Panthers will likely get Cam Newton back this week. The home-field advantage will give the edge to the Panthers in a close one, 27-24.