September 23, 2011

NFL Winners & Losers: Week 3


1) Packers (2-0) @ Bears (1-1)
The last time the Packers visited Soldier Field, Aaron Rodgers threw 0 touchdowns, 2 interceptions, and the Packers nearly loss to Caleb Hanie. Hell, with the way the Bears protect Jay Cutler, we might be seeing Hanie again in this game. Either way, I'm taking the champs to win a close one for no apparent reason besides the fact I hate the Bears. Packers winners, Bears losers.

2) Texans (2-0) @ Saints (1-1)
The 2004 Texans are the only Texans team to ever win the 3rd game of a season. I like the 2011 Texans to keep it that way. Saints winners, Texans losers.

3) Falcons (1-1) @ Buccaneers (1-1)
The Falcons are a Mike Vick concussion away from being 0-2, but the Bucs haven't beaten them since September 14, 2008, aka Matt Ryan's 2nd career start. Falcons winners, Buccaneers losers.

4) Patriots (2-0) @ Bills (2-0)
Now I'm not saying the Bills are going to win, but I wouldn't be totally shocked if they did, or at least kept it close. If anything, the Bills have proven they're capable of putting up points, and the Patriots defense doesn't exactly instill fear into opposing offenses. In fact, the Pats' D has allowed opposing QBs to throw for 794 yards so far in just 2 games. Again, New England is going to win, I'm just saying I wouldn't be stunted if it wasn't a massive blowout. Patriots winners, Bills losers.

5) Redskins (2-0) @ Cowboys (1-1)
After everyone overreacting after Week 1, it was nice to see Tony Romo getting his balls tickled by the media all this week. Its funny how fast things change from week to week in the NFL.

Sadly, unlike Jon Kitna, I fully expect Romo not to play Monday night. The man not only has a fractured rib, but a punctured lung. He's sleeping in a chair for goodness sake! I don't see any scenario where it'd make sense for Romie Rome to (literally) risk his life by playing behind a young offensive line without his top 2 receivers. I say give him the week off. Besides, if Jon Kitna can't step in and beat the suddenly overrated Redskins, then why have him on the roster? Cowboys winners. Redskins losers.

6) Giants (1-1) @ Eagles (1-1)
What's with this nigga Michael Boley? Have we figured out exactly why he threw the football off that dude's face after he scored? I didn't see him throwing shit when his defensive unit was getting lit up by Rex Grossman in Week 1, so what happened? Did white buddy fuck his bitch or something? Yeah, he had to have fucked Boley's bitch, right? Right? Well whatever the case, Michael Boley is now nominated for Lamest Athlete at the upcoming 2011 L.A.M.E. Awards. Congrats.

As far as Giants-Eagles goes, I'm assuming Mike Vick plays, therefore I'm assuming the Giants lose. Eagles winners, Giants losers.

7) Lions (2-0) @ Vikings (0-2)
While everyone has been busy contradicting themselves over whether Tony Romo can finish games in the 4th quarter, the Vikings have gotten outscored 34-3 in the final period after entering with leads both games.

On the Lions side of things, they've been very good thus far, but aren't they well overdue for a major injury? Stafford, Johnson, or Best (or all 3) is going down in this game and the Vikes finally hang on to get Leslie Frazier his first official W as a head coach. Besides, can you see yourself living in a world where the Lions are 3-0?? I thought not. Vikings winners, Lions losers.

8) Jets (2-0) @ Raiders (1-1)
Why do I have a feeling the Raiders win this game? I'm not sure, but if I learned anything from picking the Dolphins over the Texans last week, it's that I should never go with my gut feeling when picking anything. Jets winners, Raiders losers.

9) Ravens (1-1) @ Rams (0-2)
Man, all that Rams hype seems like ages ago, doesn't it? Hello 0-3. Ravens winners, Rams losers.

10) Steelers (1-1) @ Colts (0-2)
NBC opened the season with 2 great games, they were due for a dud. Too bad they can't flex schedule this game away. Steelers winners, Colts losers.

11) Dolphins (0-2) @ Browns (1-1)
In 2010, Miami went 6-2 on the road and 1-7 at home. After 2 quick home losses, they better hope they can pick up where they left off on the road last year. Dolphins winners, Browns losers.

12) Broncos (1-1) @ Titans (1-1)
Finally, the Broncos get to get away from the Tebow chants of their home stadium, but I'm going to take Kenny Britt and 'nem to win while still riding high coming off of an undressing of the Ravens. Hell, Chris Johnson may even make his first appearance of the season! ...What's that? He's played in both games thus far? Oh. Awkward... Titans winners, Broncos losers.

13) 49ers (1-1) @ Bengals (1-1)
Apparently, what the Bengals took away from Jesse Holley's performance last week was that this will be a break out year for former reality show stars because they promptly activated Andrew Hawkins (aka the runner-up to Holley in Michael Irvin's 4th & Long aka the guy I thought should've won) from their practice squad. Hopefully it works out, but in the meantime, I'm going to take San Fran. 49ers winners, Bengals losers.

14) Chiefs (0-2) @ Chargers (1-1)
All I have to say about this match-up is 89-10. That's how much the Chiefs have been outscored so far this season. Even the September Chargers should be able to light them up. Chargers winners, Chiefs losers.

15) Jaguars (1-1) @ Panthers (0-2)
After Luke McCown put up a turd sandwich against the Jets last Sunday, Blaine Gabbert is set to start his first NFL game. Cam Newton will start his third and get his first win. Panthers winners, Jaguars losers.

16) Cardinals (1-1) @ Seahawks (0-2)
Like all of you, I could care less who won this game, but considering Seattle only has 383 yards of offense through 2 games tells me it probably won't be them (even though they are at home). Cards winners, Seahawks losers.

This Week: 9-7 (.563)
Last Week: 13-3 (.813)
Season: 22-10 (.688)