BroncoAV06
09-12-2008, 11:07 PM
For the most part it is not time to hit the panic button unless you are Lane Kiffin. Time for teams to strap in and either get a win or start to feel the pressure of starting 0-2. Week two presents plenty of quality match-ups due in part to injury and teams playing better then expected during week one. Lets take a peek at this upcoming weekend and see what we can look forward to.
Tennessee at Cincinnati 1:00 PM CBS (Times EST)
The Titans are in very rare territory, a team that lost their starting QB (Vince Young) to a sprained MCL and no one seems to worried. Most are seeing this as a blessing in disguise for the Titains. No doubt that VY needs to get himself together and if the reports are true and it is serious as it sounds get help VY don't wait your life is an important thing. The Titans have built a very solid football team except for the WR spot and Young could be missing a great opportunity to take his team to the next level. Luckily Kerry Collins is very experienced and the team is very comfortable with him under center and it sure helps that Cincy is on the other side of the field this week. Cincinnati sure did make the Ravens defense look like they are back and continue to show that they have no idea what defense is all about. Palmer had no time to throw last week (9-24, 94 yards, 1 INT) and won't have much time this week against a defense that sacked Garrad seven times and picked him off twice. White and Johnson should be in for strong performances as the Titans should be 2-0 and on top of the AFC South at weekends end.
Green Bay at Detroit 1:00 PM Fox
The Rodgers era is off with a bang. A solid performance last week (18-22, 178 yards, 1 TD) and the Pack like the Titans are in very good position to climb the ladder within their division. The Lions have to wonder if their luck will ever change. The offense can move the ball and Kevin Smith has added a new dimension but it still does not matter with a swiss cheese defense; gave up 487 yards of offense to the Falcons mainly to Turner. Ryan Grant can only get stronger and after a solid performance against a solid defense you know Driver and Jennings have to be excited about stretching the field for Rodgers. Green Bay 2-0 with two division wins!?!You know Ted Thompson has to be excited about that, the best way to start the AF (After Farve) era for the cheese heads.
Oakland at Kansas City 1:00 PM CBS
We all saw what happened to the Raiders(7.5 yards per play for the Broncos). KC missed a good opportunity to jump on a stunned Patriots team and get a big confidence boosting win for a young team. Instead the rebuilding process continues with out Brodie Croyle who went down with a separated shoulder (4 weeks) and in comes mighty Damon Huard... Dorsey vs Dmac, an SEC reunion should be interesting to watch, the young KC front four will have there hands full with the Raiders back field. It would seem like a great opportunity for the Raiders wide-outs to make some plays going against a young secondary as KC should stack the box to try and take away the run game but I don't see Russell getting that lucky. KC has to be excited about getting Bowe matched up against Hall, could be the difference maker if KC is able to open up some lanes for LJ and J. Charles who is bound to break a long one; on the verge all preseason and in week one. With all the trouble in Oakland this week around the defense and head coach Lane Kiffen, KC gets on the board and Oakland falls even further.
NY Giants at St. Louis 1:00 PM Fox
Not sure which team has a harder two weeks to open the season. The Rams are coming off a pounding in which Tory Holt had only 1 rec for 9 yards against Philly and the other starting WR Drew Bennett is out with a broken foot. Only defense worse then the Lions and that is hard to do! (522 total yards for Philly, 7.4 per play, and 38 pts). The Rams defense has a long way to go and I don't see how they shut down Burress and Jacobs. The Giants defense was swarming all over a dazed Redskins offense in week one and should do the same to the Rams. The NFC East will again be a battle and the Giants should gain even more confidence after this game. At least St. Louis plays in the NFC West, a few division wins could be possible. I know I am stuffing my line fantasy line up with Giants this weekend.
Indianapolis at Minnesota 1:00 PM CBS
One of these teams will be 0-2 and starting to feel a little heat. I expect this to be a good game. The Colts offense will not be as rusty and the Vikings still have to show that they can stop the pass. However the Colts defense gave up 317 yards to a very uneventful Bears offense, a patch work offensive line, and a rookie RB in which they gave a great debut to. Is it possible to keep Jarrad Allen quite two weeks in a row? I don't think so. Adrian Petterson (19 car, 103 yds, 1 TD/wk 1), enough said. Manning and his wide-outs will have a solid game but the Vikings should be able to control the ball enough to keep him off the field just long enough to pull out a win. Game breaker could be if Jackson is able to hit Berrian or Rice on a long one.
New Orleans at Washington 1:00 PM FOX
Saints practice field was more like an ER this week then anything else. The will have seven players out of the line up this weekhttp://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3584263 highlighted by Colston. Still I like the Saints offense enough and after the week one Reggie Bush had (14 car, 51 yds, 8 rec, 112 yds, 1 TD) he needs to play an even bigger role this week. Shockey will be a good safety valve for Brees as well. The Skins defense was shredded by Burress and pounded by Jacobs. I think that it will not be a run away by the Saints as they adjust to life with out Colston and try to get over the loses on defense. The Giants contributed to the Redskins only getting 209 yards of offense in week one but they were not on the same pages at all and I don't see them scoring much here in week two either.
Chicago at Carolina 1:00 PM FOX
This game became very interesting after week one wins for both. The Panthers had 388 yards of total offense against the Chargers and Jake Delhomme welcome back ( 23-41, 247 yds, 1 TD)! What a final drive. The Bears defense is healthy and looked solid against the Colts and is the reason they will be in this game. I still don't believe in the Bears offense (Orton 13-21 150 yards, Forte 23 car, 123 yds, 1 TD) which is what I see being the difference in this game as the Panthers can focus on Matt Forte. Stewart and Williams are a good combo that will be needed against the Bears defense for Jake to find Rossario and company. Carolina will set themselves up in very good position if they pull this one of which I thing they will; Steve Smith comes back, full arsenal of weapons to battle the Saints for the division who will need to survive life with out Colston.
Buffalo at Jacksonville 1:00 PM CBS
I still can't believe the Bills are as solid as they are. Jags are limping into this game, they will have up to four different starters on the offensive line which does not bod well for Garrard (23-35, 215 yds, 1 TD, 2 INT) or the runningback combo (17 car, 33 yds). The Bills defense along with Marcus Stroud's homecoming will give the front five fits. Shapes up to be a defensive battle with both teams giving their backs plenty of work. Bills D (252 yds against, 10 points against/wk 1) Jacksonville (309 yds against, 17 pts against.). Could come down to special teams which the Bills won with in week one, which is why I am going with the Bills shocking the Jags on the road. Jags line will need some time to gel and I don't think they have had enough time just yet.
Tennessee at Cincinnati 1:00 PM CBS (Times EST)
The Titans are in very rare territory, a team that lost their starting QB (Vince Young) to a sprained MCL and no one seems to worried. Most are seeing this as a blessing in disguise for the Titains. No doubt that VY needs to get himself together and if the reports are true and it is serious as it sounds get help VY don't wait your life is an important thing. The Titans have built a very solid football team except for the WR spot and Young could be missing a great opportunity to take his team to the next level. Luckily Kerry Collins is very experienced and the team is very comfortable with him under center and it sure helps that Cincy is on the other side of the field this week. Cincinnati sure did make the Ravens defense look like they are back and continue to show that they have no idea what defense is all about. Palmer had no time to throw last week (9-24, 94 yards, 1 INT) and won't have much time this week against a defense that sacked Garrad seven times and picked him off twice. White and Johnson should be in for strong performances as the Titans should be 2-0 and on top of the AFC South at weekends end.
Green Bay at Detroit 1:00 PM Fox
The Rodgers era is off with a bang. A solid performance last week (18-22, 178 yards, 1 TD) and the Pack like the Titans are in very good position to climb the ladder within their division. The Lions have to wonder if their luck will ever change. The offense can move the ball and Kevin Smith has added a new dimension but it still does not matter with a swiss cheese defense; gave up 487 yards of offense to the Falcons mainly to Turner. Ryan Grant can only get stronger and after a solid performance against a solid defense you know Driver and Jennings have to be excited about stretching the field for Rodgers. Green Bay 2-0 with two division wins!?!You know Ted Thompson has to be excited about that, the best way to start the AF (After Farve) era for the cheese heads.
Oakland at Kansas City 1:00 PM CBS
We all saw what happened to the Raiders(7.5 yards per play for the Broncos). KC missed a good opportunity to jump on a stunned Patriots team and get a big confidence boosting win for a young team. Instead the rebuilding process continues with out Brodie Croyle who went down with a separated shoulder (4 weeks) and in comes mighty Damon Huard... Dorsey vs Dmac, an SEC reunion should be interesting to watch, the young KC front four will have there hands full with the Raiders back field. It would seem like a great opportunity for the Raiders wide-outs to make some plays going against a young secondary as KC should stack the box to try and take away the run game but I don't see Russell getting that lucky. KC has to be excited about getting Bowe matched up against Hall, could be the difference maker if KC is able to open up some lanes for LJ and J. Charles who is bound to break a long one; on the verge all preseason and in week one. With all the trouble in Oakland this week around the defense and head coach Lane Kiffen, KC gets on the board and Oakland falls even further.
NY Giants at St. Louis 1:00 PM Fox
Not sure which team has a harder two weeks to open the season. The Rams are coming off a pounding in which Tory Holt had only 1 rec for 9 yards against Philly and the other starting WR Drew Bennett is out with a broken foot. Only defense worse then the Lions and that is hard to do! (522 total yards for Philly, 7.4 per play, and 38 pts). The Rams defense has a long way to go and I don't see how they shut down Burress and Jacobs. The Giants defense was swarming all over a dazed Redskins offense in week one and should do the same to the Rams. The NFC East will again be a battle and the Giants should gain even more confidence after this game. At least St. Louis plays in the NFC West, a few division wins could be possible. I know I am stuffing my line fantasy line up with Giants this weekend.
Indianapolis at Minnesota 1:00 PM CBS
One of these teams will be 0-2 and starting to feel a little heat. I expect this to be a good game. The Colts offense will not be as rusty and the Vikings still have to show that they can stop the pass. However the Colts defense gave up 317 yards to a very uneventful Bears offense, a patch work offensive line, and a rookie RB in which they gave a great debut to. Is it possible to keep Jarrad Allen quite two weeks in a row? I don't think so. Adrian Petterson (19 car, 103 yds, 1 TD/wk 1), enough said. Manning and his wide-outs will have a solid game but the Vikings should be able to control the ball enough to keep him off the field just long enough to pull out a win. Game breaker could be if Jackson is able to hit Berrian or Rice on a long one.
New Orleans at Washington 1:00 PM FOX
Saints practice field was more like an ER this week then anything else. The will have seven players out of the line up this weekhttp://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3584263 highlighted by Colston. Still I like the Saints offense enough and after the week one Reggie Bush had (14 car, 51 yds, 8 rec, 112 yds, 1 TD) he needs to play an even bigger role this week. Shockey will be a good safety valve for Brees as well. The Skins defense was shredded by Burress and pounded by Jacobs. I think that it will not be a run away by the Saints as they adjust to life with out Colston and try to get over the loses on defense. The Giants contributed to the Redskins only getting 209 yards of offense in week one but they were not on the same pages at all and I don't see them scoring much here in week two either.
Chicago at Carolina 1:00 PM FOX
This game became very interesting after week one wins for both. The Panthers had 388 yards of total offense against the Chargers and Jake Delhomme welcome back ( 23-41, 247 yds, 1 TD)! What a final drive. The Bears defense is healthy and looked solid against the Colts and is the reason they will be in this game. I still don't believe in the Bears offense (Orton 13-21 150 yards, Forte 23 car, 123 yds, 1 TD) which is what I see being the difference in this game as the Panthers can focus on Matt Forte. Stewart and Williams are a good combo that will be needed against the Bears defense for Jake to find Rossario and company. Carolina will set themselves up in very good position if they pull this one of which I thing they will; Steve Smith comes back, full arsenal of weapons to battle the Saints for the division who will need to survive life with out Colston.
Buffalo at Jacksonville 1:00 PM CBS
I still can't believe the Bills are as solid as they are. Jags are limping into this game, they will have up to four different starters on the offensive line which does not bod well for Garrard (23-35, 215 yds, 1 TD, 2 INT) or the runningback combo (17 car, 33 yds). The Bills defense along with Marcus Stroud's homecoming will give the front five fits. Shapes up to be a defensive battle with both teams giving their backs plenty of work. Bills D (252 yds against, 10 points against/wk 1) Jacksonville (309 yds against, 17 pts against.). Could come down to special teams which the Bills won with in week one, which is why I am going with the Bills shocking the Jags on the road. Jags line will need some time to gel and I don't think they have had enough time just yet.