Most of the league sits at 1-1 after NFL Week 2 proved the perity present in football. This week, though, teams are looking to figure out whether their on the cusp of success...or teetering on the brink of mediocrity.
ZP:Left Fielder predicts Week 3 in the NFL:
Buccaneers at Falcons
I think everyone saw the Falcons winning this one, but I don’t think ANYONE saw them doing it like that. Congratulations to Devin Hester on his new record. This Chicagoan is happy for you.
CHARGERS at Bills
The Bills are the least deserving undefeated team, while the Chargers are coming off toppling the champs. This will be a high-scoring affair, at least for the Chargers.
Titans at Bengals
Cincinnati beat two teams with playoff hopes this year, and did it in style. I’ve wanted the Titans to do well all year, but it just doesn’t look like it’s going to happen. The division is the Bengals’ for the taking.
Ravens at Browns
I believe the Ravens’ domination last week was more about the Steelers than about the Ravens. That being said, the Browns are a good team to come up next if you’re trying to put a winning streak together.
Cowboys at Rams
As someone who likes and roots for the Cowboys most weeks, I’m excited to see another team on their schedule that will be a relatively easier game to build some confidence. It doesn’t matter how strong the defense is in St. Louis, if you don’t have a Quarterback, you don’t have wins.
Redskins at Eagles
This game will be incredibly interesting to watch if DeSean Jackson plays. If he’s out, it will just be a Philadelphia lashing. Cousins is a better quarterback than RGIII, but Nick Foles as Sproles and Shaddy.
Texans at Giants
This is my upset of the week, even though it’s a small one. The Giants are too talented a team to suck this badly, and the Texans have been very good despite a mediocre quarterback. Let’s see if Eli can’t change his (and the Texans’) luck.
Vikings at Saints
It looks like nothing can go right for Drew Brees this season. He has put up two very good performances, and yet he still sits at 0-2. This week, at home, against the Peterson-less Vikings, this should be an easy W.
Packers at Lions
I would love to pick the Lions in this one, but I can’t. If the Lions had proven last week that they could compete against the Panthers’ stingy defense, I’d be picking them all day. That not being the case, I’m begrudgingly picking the Pack.
Colts at Jaguars
I would say that the Colts’ have had bad luck, but Luck hasn’t been the problem. I think this is the best team without a win. Nothing could be better for them than their first easy win against the Jags. Meanwhile, Jacksonville should start begging for Bortles.
Raiders at Patriots
Oh, poor Oakland. This game isn’t going to be close. The Austin Zoot prediction for a Patriots downfall this season doesn’t include this game.
49ers at Cardinals
It’s a great thing to hear that the Cardinals are 2-0. Last week, the 49ers got out to a big lead against the Bears, only to see it disappear at the hand of Colin Kaepernick. This week, he’ll make things better, rushing for one and throwing for a pair. If Palmer doesn’t play, this won’t even be close.
Chiefs at Dolphins
Without Jamal Charles, this Chiefs team is going to be rough. The Dolphins are my favorite to usurp the Patriots (if that’s possible), so I have to go with the Fins. The Chiefs haven’t caught a break yet. Why would they start now?
Broncos at Seahawks
By far, this will be the best game of the week. After being embarrassed in the Super Bowl, the Broncos have been driven like mad men. This is their chance. I’m no dummy, and you just don’t bet against a determined Peyton Manning. I’m even going to go so far as to say it will be a Broncos win by two or more possessions.
Steelers at Panthers
The Steelers were so bad last week that most fans should have turned off the game. The Panthers, meanwhile, are continuing last year’s success at finding ways to win. This will be a good one, but nothing Cam can’t handle.
Bears at Jets
Geno threw the game winning pass last week, only to have it taken away by his coaching staff. The Bears got away with pulling the upset in a huge come-from-behind win. If the Bears are going to be the team that everyone hopes they are, this will be their coming out party.
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