Week Three Picks

Yeah that's right Mike Shanahan is a Riverboat Gambler with balls. How many other coaches would go for two against the Chargers? Obviously in hindsight it was the perfect decision. The were a lot greater that Cutler could convert on a 2 yard play than the Broncos defense stopping the Chargers from hitting a field goal in Overtime. Granted the Broncos should have never been in that position. Ed blew it. Yeah he blew the whistle too soon. Cutler clearly fumbled and the ref made a game changing decision but the Broncos still had to score the touchdown and two point conversion after that. Let's also point out this is the only blown fumble call this year. In week one the Colts clearly fumbled on a kickoff but the refs blew it dead even though the Bears recovered the Colts kept the ball. Then in the infamous Monday Nighter DeShawn Jackson showed off his skills and intelligence by dropping the ball before he went into the end zone but the ref signaled touchdown so possession could not be transferred. But hey Ed we love you in Broncos Country because we hate the cocky trash talker Phillip Rivers.

Now time for the week three picks. There are a couple of close calls and I'll go against history in these picks.

Steelers @ Eagles

History shows after an emotional division game there is a letdown but when the cross state rivals come in for a rare visit I see the Eagles getting up for this one even after a short week. Eagles in a close one.

Cowboys @ Packers

Again history shows a let down from a tough divisional game after a short week. Not to mention the Cowboys are 0-5 at Lambeau Field. I think the Cowboys are on a mission and will take them this week.

Cardinals @ Redskins

History shows the Cardinals are bottom-feeders and they don't do well traveling east. The Redskins came from behind against the Saints but they were missing a lot of starters. Kurt Warner hasn't played this well since the greatest show on turf. I'll take the Cardinals in an upset.

Chiefs @ Falcons

Is this really an NFL game? Falcons actually are favored and I'll take them too.

Raiders @ Bills

Raiders on the road in Buffalo, an underrated team. The Raiders are actually spreading bad press about their head coach. Look for dysfunctional Raiders to get behind and not be able to run. Bills take this one.

Buccaneers @ Bears

With or without Hester I'll take the Bears over the Bucs who are having QB controversies.

Panthers @ Vikings

This is a tough call too. The Vikings must win and are trying out a new journeyman QB. Who knows if AP will play if not there's J. Stewart. Vikings must win but won't. I'll take the Panthers on the road in another close one.

Texans @ Titans

The Texans had two weeks to prepare for this one but do you think they spent the entire two weeks preparing? nope. The Titans have a great defense up the middle. Collins will manage the Titans to a win.

Bengals @ Giants

The Bengals are in a must win on the road but Palmer will spend too much time on the ground to make a difference. Giants take this one as long as Little Manning doesn't repeatedly throw picks. Giants win at home.

Dolphins @ Patriots

The mentor vs. the protege. Parcells team vs. Belichick. Which Bill will win? Pennington has pulled off some upset in New England but the Patriots still believe in themselves and that should be enough. Patriots win.

Rams @ Seahawks

The Seahawks did Denver a HUGE favor by trading for Keary Colbert. Colbert wasn't going to play for Denver and he was making to much money to sit on the bench. Now he'll get more playing time in the Emerald City. Even the Seahawks should beat the Rams and not need a last second FG to do it.

Lions @ 49ers

The Mike Martz Bowl. The Lions have gone back to their pedigree and are underachieving with or without Matt Millen. The Niners should have enough talent to win this one at home.

Browns @ Ravens

This one could go either way. Are the Ravens good enough to win this one at home? The Browns have their backs against the wall and need this one. I'll take the Browns in this one but if they lose this one stick a fork in them because they are done.

Jets @ Chargers

The Chargers are ticked off and in must win mode at home. The Jets will have to take a lot more chances this week if they want to compete but I look for Rivers to rip them apart in game that's over going into the 4th quarter.

Jaguars @ Colts

Another toss up game. The Jags must win to have a playoff chance but they along with the Colts have been hit heavy with injuries and neither team can run the ball due to this. I'll have to go with Peyton Manning at home.

Saints @ Denver Broncos

This game will be on FOX at 2:05 pm with their first team announcers, Joe Buck and Troy Aikman, for all of you viewers out there. This is the first time the Saints have played at Invesco Field. Chances are most of the Saints team has never played at altitude their entire playing career with the exceptions of Brees from his Chargers days and Reggie Bush played one game at BYU. Other than that the rest of the team has never played above 1,000 feet. Not to mention in Brandon Marshall's last 5 games he's caught 55 passes. For those of you who don't know that's an NFL record for a 5 game stretch. Who's going to stop the Broncos receivers for the Saints? The Saints lost their best receiver and will be in a lot of trouble if they have to play catch up. As long as the Broncos defense plays good around the line of scrimmage they should be okay. Just don't let Reggie Bush beat you on screen plays and wheel routes. Look for the Broncos to go 3-0 and Cutler to add to his league leading touchdown passes and passing yards.







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Oh by the way I beat my wife in picks last week. By a long shot!!!!