NFL Pick 'Em - Week 2

Good morning sports fans.

Nice to see we didn't miss a beat from last year with our NFL pick 'em. I'm up a game thanks to Mike Shanahan and a Cowboy's offensive lineman that probably shouldn't show his face in any bars in Dallas for a while.

Now, this isn't NFL pick' em related, but did you see the final play of the Michigan St/Notre Dame game? Spartans, down three in OT, line up for a 40+ yard FG. They run a fake, TE releases down the right side, great block from another player, wide open pass for the TD and game. Guys want to play for a coach with the balls to put it all on the line for a win. Knowing that coach has a brass set might just be the difference that causes a recruit to choose Michigan St over another school. Little things like this can have an avalanche effect in 2 or 3 years and alter the fortunes of your team.

Anyhow, on to the picks.

Pittsburgh @ Tennessee

Loren - Tennessee. If not for a lucky break, the Steelers might be entering this game with an 0-1 record. The Titans offense is clicking much better than Atlanta's was, and they have a defense which will harass Dennis Dixon.

Derek - Tennessee. Even if Big Ben was playing I'd pick the Titans. They look like their going to be good this year. Sure the Steelers will be better against the run, but Johnson is still going to make a bigger impact than anyone on the Steelers.

Seattle @ Denver

Loren - Seattle. As much as I'd like to take Denver (and I think they have a puncher's chance at home), I don't think week one was a fluke for either team. The Broncos will get better but are going to have trouble scoring for a while. The Seahawks are clicking and playing disorganized 49ers team in week 1 was just what the doctor ordered. They'll come in with confidence and leave 2-0.

Derek - Seattle. The one thing Pete Carroll can do is run with momentum. Seattle has that and will continue to roll.

NY Giants @ Indianapolis

Loren - Indy. Don't bet against Manning in two straight games. Peyton, I mean. I see the Colts pulling it together and letting everyone know they aren't dead yet.

Derek - Payton has a message for everyone. He's going to be fine this year and he's going to unleash this meesage for everyone to see.

Baltimore @ Cincinnati

Loren - Baltimore. I'm not taking the Bengals against any halfway decent team until they prove they can play defense. Carson Palmer needs to regain form for the Bengals to succeed and he hasn't looked sharp at all.

Derek - Baltimore. The Ravens D aren't going to let the Bengals score like they did in the second half of the Pats game. Their O is going to be much better this week aswell. I'm thinking they win big.

Houston @ Washington

Loren - Houston. I'm a believer. The Texans (dumbest team name in sports) have a excelling offense, serviceable defense, and an underrated coach. I'm on the bandwagon and even though the Redskins were good to me in week 1, I'm riding the Texans here.

Derek - Washington. Can you say let down week? Sure both of these teams are posed for it, but Washington has a vetern coach and QB and are playing at home.

New England @ NY Jets

Loren - New England. Yes, the backtracking begins now. I'm taking the Patriots and officially

regret taking the Jets to win the division. Overreaction after week 1? Did you see the Jets?

Derek - New England. My fault on not picking New England last week. But we all know my feelings on the Jets. Their BAD, they have NO QB.