OK so first off, a series of posts from Omid and I predicting each week’s NFL results, obviously with commentary you can’t get anywhere else. As bragging rights are on the line, we will be taking this very seriously. We’ll try and accurately predict the score of the game of the week for additional swag. (Omid in orange and Jack in white)
GAME OF THE WEEK
1) At Green Bay -6 VS Chicago, what do you think?
It will be close, both offenses can score and GB will not want to lose two in a row to start off the season. The Bears can score with the best of them now and their defense is always solid but its not SF good. I say they score tons of points on a Thursday night game. Green Bay 33 - 31.
Ok cool, strange to say but game two is already almost a must win for Green Bay. Their defense cannot cover anyone, I see Cutler and Marshall having a field day. I think Chicago covers but still lose, so I agree with your pick. GB 28-24.
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2) At NY Giants -7.5 VS Tampa Bay
This is a tough one to call as well. Tampa’s D looked great against Carolina, swarming the panthers after every reception and stuffing the run easily. That Mark Barron kid is the real deal. New York meanwhile is trying to bounce back after the loss on opening day against the Cowboys. I see a close game, but NY pulling it out at home, 21-17.
I didn’t see too much of either of these teams last week. Tampa was able to shut down the Panthers and Cam Newton which is no easy task while the Giants lost to the Cowboys in a really boring game. I cannot see Tampa having the same success vs Eli and the Giants this week, however I don’t see any reason why the Giants should be better. New York 24 - 21.
3) At New England -13.5 VS Arizona
Well, New England revamped their D with two early picks (Chandler Jones and Don’ta Hightower) and they looked great last week, getting out to an early lead and forcing Jake Locker to throw. Arizona meanwhile squeeked one by Seattle with Kevin Kold engineering a late TD drive after taking over for Skelton. I don’t see any way the Pats don’t cover, NE 28 ARI 10.
New England looked awesome against the Titans last week. The defense is looking much better as you pointed out and the offense has Brady. The Cardinals managed to win last week but they will be down quick in this game and they won’t be coming back. The Patriots are at home too if it wasn’t already bad enough for the Cardinals. New England 35 -10.
