The second week of the 2010 NFL season has some intriguing matchups.
The New England Patriots travel to play the New York Jets in the new Meadowlands Stadium in an early season battle that could set the tone for the AFC East race the rest of the season.
The Cincinnati Bengals host the Baltimore Ravens and need a win to prevent falling to 0-2 in the young season.
Miami travels to Minnesota to face Brett Favre and the Vikings while the Dallas Cowboys play their 2010 home opener against the Chicago Bears, who are thankful for the video replay booth and a quirky rule about possessing the football for a legal catch.
It promises to be another exciting week around the NFL, so here is a briefing on the games this Sunday and Monday night.
Arizona (1-0) at Atlanta (0-1)- The Cardinals travel to the Georgia Dome, where the Falcons will look to pound the ball with Michael Turner.
Baltimore (1-0) at Cincinnati (0-1)- The Bengals were beat down last week in New England and must rebound against the NFL's top defense to avoid an 0-2 start. TO & Ochocinco will be needed badly to win this one.
Kansas City (1-0) at Cleveland (0-1)- What's this? The Kansas City Chiefs alone in first place in the AFC West. It's a 16-game season boys, but the Chiefs will look to run on the Browns, who lost to the Buccaneers last week.
Pittsburgh (1-0) at Tennessee (1-0)- The Steelers, with Dennis Dixon at QB, will look to keep Titans' running back Chris Johnson in check, where they have had success in the last two games against the Titans. Tennessee QB Vince Young will be the key to this game.
Tampa Bay (1-0) at Carolina (0-1)- The Panthers were blown out in the second half against the Giants last week, so it stands to reason they will take it out against the Bucs... the undefeated Bucs.
Seattle (1-0) at Denver (0-1)- The Seahawks surprised the 49ers last week and Denver will be looking to air it out to win in this game.
St. Louis (0-1) at Oakland (0-1)- This was once the battle of Los Angeles, back in the 1980's.
New England (1-0) at New York Jets (0-1)- Tom Brady & company will look to rough up the mighty Jets and put some distance between them in this early season AFC East matchup. Hey Rex Ryan... how's your team doing? Just ask quarterback Mark Sanchez, or maybe not.
Jacksonville (1-0) at San Diego (0-1)- The Chargers are off to another slow start, but the Jaguars are feeling good coming into this one and San Diego cannot take them lightly in their 2010 home opener.
Houston (1-0) at Washington (1-0)- The Texans are going to the Super Bowl!
After beating the Colts, they sure believe... but the Redskins are also riding high after scalping the Cowboys in the season opener. Something has to give.
Philadelphia (0-1) at Detroit (0-1)- The Lions were robbed last week at Chicago while the re-birth of Michael Vick at quarterback was taking place for the Eagles. Will the Lions' PA system play the song, "Who Let The Dogs Out" during this game?
Buffalo (0-1) at Green Bay(1-0)-Seriously? The Bills stand as much chance of winning this one as the tea baggers have of winning all their U.S. Senate races. In other words, it ain't gonna happen.
Miami (1-0) at Minnesota (0-1)- Brett Favre and Vikings have their collective backs to the wall already and it's only Week Two. The Dolphins were lackluster last week in a win over Buffalo.
Chicago (1-0) at Dallas (0-1)- The Bears can remain in first place with a win and the Cowboys are struggling on offense. Keep Dallas owner Jerry Jones away from the sharp objects if the Bears pull this one out, which is possible.
New York Giants (1-0) at Indianapolis (0-1)- the Colts were humiliated at Houston last Sunday while the "other" Manning (Eli) threw for three scores in a win. That was last week and this game is on prime time Sunday night. Plus the game is in Indy, which is also known as "Peyton Place."
New Orleans (1-0) at San Francisco (0-1)- The MNF game to wrap up Week Two. The Saints should roll in this one and if they do, it will be fun to watch 49ers ultra-intense Head Coach Mike Singletary melting down on the sidelines.
This Week's Picks...
(Home teams listed in bold)
Atlanta over Arizona
Baltimore over Cincinnati
Kansas City over Cleveland
Tennessee over Pittsburgh
Carolina over Tampa Bay
Denver over Seattle
Oakland over St. Louis
New England over NY Jets
San Diego over Jacksonville
Washington over Houston
Dallas over Chicago
Philadelphia over Detroit
Minnesota over Miami
Green Bay over Buffalo
Indianapolis over NY Giants
New Orleans over San Francisco
LAST WEEK'S RECORD: 11-5
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