NFL Week #2 Picks

Ok, in NFL Week # 1 we had 3 wins and 2 losses for a = + $77.50

We wagered $350.00 and won $77.50 for a return of 22%. Not exactly an earth shattering wagering day, but no one should ever complain about making 22% on their money FOR THE WEEKEND.

On to this week’s picks:

1 – The Raiders were able to hang with the Chargers last week losing a thriller with 18 seconds. They showed some of the swagger that the Raiders are known for. The Chiefs are not the Chargers. Brodie Croyle is 0-9 as a starting QB and I don’t see that trend changing if he plays. If Matt Cassel is healthy enough to start they have a fighting chance but I don’t think it’s enough with his 1st game with his new team. He doesn’t exactly have the offensive talent behind them that he did last year.

$50 - Oakland Raiders (Money line) (+140)

2 - Not exactly sure what team that was last week but it wasn’t the “same old Jets.” They are going to pressure Brady all day and he’s not moving too well. I’m sure Moss, Welker and Faulk will have 25 catches between them but they will all be 6 yard passes. Sure the Patriots are still the Patriots and if you give them an opportunity to win the game, they will do it like they did last week, but the Patriots were exposed. Had the Bills special teams not turned the ball over the Bills would have won the game. The Jest special teams will be better than the Bills, especially with Leon Washington anchoring them.

$50 – New York Jets (Money line) (+170)

3 – The Redskins aren’t a bad team. They should shine playing teams out of the NFC East.

$75 – Washington Redskins -9.5 (-115)

4 – Take Troy Polamalu off the Steelers; Brian Urlacher off the Bears and the Steelers are still more than 3 points better than the Bears. I don’t care where the game is.

$75 – Pittsburgh Steelers -3.0 (-105)

5 –This week we are playing one college game again. Ohio St. lost to USC last week but there is no shame in that. They played a great game and will run away with this one as Toledo will be no match. Take the Buckeye’s and the points.

$75 - Ohio St. -20.5 (-110)

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Question #1: After week #1 and seeing how coaches are planning on using their players this year, are there any major changes to how you valued anyone prior to the season starting? – Maureen, Meriden, CT

Maureen: It is still too early to tell that, Maureen. There were some guys who I thought would play more (Donald Brown) and some guys I thought would play less (Cadillac Williams), but we need to give it at least 3 weeks before we start to see trends forming.

Question #2: Is the fact that the Bears lost Urlacher enough reason to waive the Bears defense and look for another one? – Stewart, Coronado, CA

Stewart: Not a chance. Lovie Smith will have those guys prepared and Tommie Harris and Lance Briggs will make sure that the team is fired up. I would rather have the Bears without Urlacher over the Lions with 12 players!

Question #3: Does Roy Williams get a bump in his value because T.O. isn’t there? – Ben, Buffalo, NY

Ben: For sure. The Cowboys are going to need Roy to step up and show the skills he once did in Detroit. If he doesn't, Dallas will be in some trouble because Witten is the only other serious threat there (with apologies to P. Crayton).

Question #4: Is Jake Dellhome in jeopardy of losing his job? – Daryl, Detroit, MI

Daryl: Hate to say this, but I hope so. He's a gunslinger with no bullets right now. He's making bad decisions and the team is losing trust in him. The running game is solid, but don't forget that Steve Smith is a fiery guy. The Panthers do not want him raging up and down the sidelines pissed off because Delhomme can't get him the ball. John Fox is a Parcells disciple--he hates the turnover!

Question #5: Is now the time to pick up Michael Vick? – Roger, Atlanta, GA

Roger: I would have said yes but then the Eagles went out and signed Jeff Garcia. With Garcia there and McNabb recovering a bit faster than expected, I think Vick won't get more than a start or two this year. If you can pick him up and stash him, you may want to consider that, but don't count on him for production this year.

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