Last week was a disaster. Let’s see if I can begin the long road to redemption this week.

In order of kickoff times:

Steelers – Carr is no Big Ben.
Bears – the Lions defense isn’t the challenge the ‘Skins were last week
Bengals – Better coached and equally talented, Cincinnati gets an impressive win.
Colts – Jaguars can keep it close, but Peyton will find cracks just like last week.
Ravens – Titans pose no threat to Ray Lewis and crew.
Patriots – one of the best games this week. Could go either way.
Bills – Bucs no longer a team to be scared of.
Eagles – will win despite T.O. but expect some antics from him on his old field.
Cardinals – did I really just type that?? Martz can’t coach and Green can.
Falcons – Seattle doesn’t have the horses on defense to stop Vick.
Jets – ‘Fins got lucky in week one. Jets are looking to take their pain out on somebody.
Green Bay – Favre will have to be stellar, but Browns still aren’t ready to stop anybody.
Chargers – Bolts will be able to regain some face after last week’s stunning loss.
Chiefs – Expect Collins to self destruct and the real Moss to show up.

Monday night

Giants – Saints emotion only gets them so far, and Giants are at home.
Cowboys – Brunell’s tank is empty. Jason Campbell will start after the BYE next week.

There it is, my predictions for Week 2 of the NFL. Don’t mortgage the house based on my opinion. We don’t have room for you in our basement.

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