NFL Week 2

I will try to do more picks this year as I did last year but it's crazy hectic between work and school. So here goes for week 2 of the NFL.

Thursday Night- Denver @ Kansas City
Winner: Kansas City
 I thought Peyton Manning was done last year and with how he played the last half of the year and week 1, it isn't inspiring. The defense will attack KC but their offense isn't where it needs to be.

Texans @ Carolina
Winner: Carolina
Already a QB change for the Texans and while I think the change will be for the better, it just won't be better this week. Give it a couple of weeks with Mallet and they'll turn it around. But Carolina will figure out a way to give Olsen more opportunities in the passing game,

San Francisco@ Pittsburgh.
Winner: San Francisco
Might be a homer pick, but I loved what I saw out of the 49ers defense and their running game. If Pittsburgh had their full arsenal then it'd be a different story. But without Bell and Bryant, the offense might have a tough time against a physical defense. And the 49ers appear to have a running game that could maul the Pittsburgh defense.

Tampa Bay @ New Orleans
Winner: Saints
The Bucs got torched by Mariota last week. This week it's Drew Brees. Enough said.

Detroit @ Minnesota.
Winner: Detroit
I don't think Minnesota will be bad all year, but their coordinator needs to figure out a way to implement AP more effectively. The Detroit defense gave up a large lead last week, but Minnesota only put up 3 points.

Arizona @ Chicago
Winner: Arizona
The Bears defense isn't all that great. The Arizona offense with Carson Palmer is. The QB play will be the difference and I'd take Palmer over Cutler all day.

New England @ Buffalo
Winner: Buffalo
OH THE MIGHTY PATRIOTS! But Rex Ryan lead teams always play the Pats tough and he now has the great defense to win. It'll be interesting to see how Tyrod Taylor does as en encore to a great week 1.

San Diego @ Cincinnati
Winner: San Diego
Cincinnati's defense is usually very good at home. But I think San Diego will be riding some momentum still from their comeback victory over Detroit last week. The Bengals didn't look overly spectacular against a Carr-less Oakland team last week either.

Tennessee @ Cleveland
Winner: Tennessee
Whether it's McCown or Manziel starting for the Browns, Mariota will still be the best QB on the field. The Tennessee defense will be able to handle Manziel as they did Winston. There might be some magic for Mariota this year.

Atlanta @ New York (Giants)
Winner: Atlanta
If you saw what Julio Jones did against Maxwell and the E-A-G-L-E-S on Monday then he should have a better day against a much worse Giants secondary. Tevin Coleman is looking to have a good outing as well. It'll be interesting to watch how much of an emotional let down it was for New York to lose the way they did Sunday night.

St. Louis @ Washington
Winner: St. Louis.
The front 7 for St. Louis might be the best in the league. Washington might be the worst team. RG3 will be lucky he's riding the bench as QB3.

Miami @ Jacksonville
Winner: Miami
Miami almost had a let down in week 1 against Washington but they should trend up against another struggling team in Jacksonville. I'd expect a stellar game from Tannehill this week as he tries to bring Miami to the next level. Jacksonville has talent, but they need to find a way to bring it all together still.

Baltimore @ Oakland
Winner: Baltimore
I almost want to say this will be my upset this week with Oakland winning but if Carr isn't playing then they have no hope. And if Carr is playing, then they'll have to hope his hand is okay. Even without Suggs, the Ravens defense should be able to handle Oakland. Flacco needs to find a target in the passing game especially with the injury bug hitting Oakland early this year.

Dallas @ Philadelphia.
Winner: Philadelphia.
Why? I don't even want to pick this game but Dallas will struggle early to find success without Dez and they aren't sold yet on who will actually handle the running back duties yet. Philadelphia started to find it's stride and rhythm late in the game Monday and I expect them to come out the gate fast.I don't think Maxwell will struggle against the likes of Williams or Beasley like he did Julio Jones.

Seattle @ Green Bay
Winner: Green Bay
OH dare I say the consensus Super Bowl picks will be 0-2!? I do. I do think they go 0-2. James Jones might not have the magic again this week but someone for Green Bay will. The Seattle offense seems to be getting in their own way the last two games the played. That defense isn't the same without Chancellor and they be susceptible to the pass with Rodgers under center.

New York (Jets) @ Indianapolis
Winner: Indianapolis
 Again, this could be another one of those upsets but I don't see Luck allowing his team to go 0-2 to start the year. He will go into this game with a different fire than usual to come up with a win. He will need his supporting cast to step up in a big way. Gore cannot have 31 yards and expect his new team to win. If the Jets defense outplays the Colts defense, then it could be another frustrating day for Colts fans.