The Zoot Perspective: Left Fielder blew it last week. I went 5-7 picking games (I picked after the Giants win against the Redskins). This week, teams have had the chance to show whether they’re the real deal, or just hanging on.
Vikings at Packers
The win against the Bears last week seemed to prove that the Packers are back. The Vikings aren’t sitting ducks, but the Packers’ punter isn’t going to see any action for the second week in a row.
Bears at Panthers
Two teams that struggled mightily last week, the Bears and Panthers both attempt to take control of a winning record. The Bears offense has gotten their running game together, which makes them a big threat, while the Panthers are limping after catching the injury bug.
Browns at Titans
I haven’t picked the Browns yet, but maybe it’s time I started. The Titans aren’t looking good, while the Browns seem to have the creativity to find ways to win. They have remained competitive in each of their first three games, something I hadn’t thought possible.
Rams at Eagles
After being held to exactly zero offensive productivity, the Eagles will be playing angry. The Rams will see their lack of a decent quarterback catch up to them.
Falcons at Giants
This is my bold prediction of the week. I think the Giants are about to click, while I think the Falcons are a prime candidate to get knocked off. No promises, but I think Eli could start to flourish in his new system.
Buccaneers at Saints
New Orleans must be in full-blown panic mode. Luckily, they have the Buccaneers to beat up on this week. The Saints will play with a chip on their shoulder, while the Buccs will be too busy celebrating last week’s surprise win to know what hit them.
Texans at Cowboys
The Lone-star showdown features two teams with 3-1 records, something of a surprise to most. The Texans have been fun with J.J. Watt and all, but I think the Cowboys are starting to show people that they are the real deal. I’m going with Big D.
Bills at Lions
The Lions look like they’re poised to take advantage of the NFC North. Their offense is dominant and their defense is passable. Kyle Orton is not a franchise changing quarterback, and the Bills look like they’re pretty much done for the season.
Ravens at Colts
Andrew Luck is in full-blown dominant mode, while the Ravens are coming off a big win against Carolina. You can’t guarantee that Steve Smith will play like that again, though, and the Colts look like they could be the real deal. I’m thinking AFC Championship game for the Colts. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves.
Steelers at Jaguars
You would think this would be the second straight chump game for the Steelers, but apparently they bungled that last week. Blake Bortles will get a good crack at things, but I think the Steelers will find a way to scratch out a win. That doesn’t mean Pittsburgh shouldn’t start panicing.
Cardinals at Broncos
The Broncos lost two weeks ago, and have had to sit and wait for redemption. The Cardinals are a great team, but they should be squirming, knowing how much Peyton has been watching them for a fortnight. This is going to be fun to watch. Well, if you’re a Broncos fan, anyway.
Chiefs at 49ers
Both had telling wins last week, but the 49ers couldn’t stay away from the drama. The Chiefs have been so up and down thus far, and I think things are about to get very good in San Francisco.
Jets at Chargers
The Chargers are one point away from undefeated. The Jets are falling into the old “if you have two quarterbacks you have none” adage. The Chargers get the victory and the Jets get a new quarterback.
Bengals at Patriots
Poor Tom Brady. Said nobody ever. Well, at least until this week. After an embarrassing beat-down and benching, the Patriots don’t get any easier with the Bengals, who look like their trying to win all of the playoff games before they even get there.
Seahawks at Redskins
Everyone wants to be the ones to knock off the Seahawks. Instead, the Redskins have to be beaten down by them. Apparently we found out exactly how far Kirk Cousins will take them...Week 4.
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