NFL Week 2 Predictions

Buffalo Bills VS Green Bay Packers

Projected Impact Player: Greg Jennings

Winner Prediction: Green Bay

 

Miami Dolphins VS Minnesota Vikings

Projected Impact Player: Visanthe Shiancoe

Winner Prediction: Miami Dolphins

Kansas City Chiefs VS Cleveland Browns

Projected Impact Player: Jamaal Charles

Prediction Winner: Kansas City Chiefs

Chicago Bears VS Dallas Cowboys

Projected Impact Player: Miles Austin

Prediction Winner: Dallas Cowboys

Arizona Cardinals VS Atlanta Falcons

Projected Impact Player: Matt Ryan

Prediction Winner: Atlanta Falcons

Tampa Bay Buccaneers VS Carolina Panthers

Projected Impact Player: DeAngeloWilliams

Prediction Winner: Carolina Panthers

Philadelphia Eagles VS Detroit Lions

Projected Impact Player: Michael Vick

Prediction Winner: Philadelphia Eagles

Baltimore Ravens VS Cincinnati Bengals

Projected Impact Player: Chad Ochocinco

Prediction Winner: Cincinnati Bengals 

Pittsburgh Steelers VS Tennessee Titans

Projected Impact Player: Chris Johnson 

Prediction Winner: Tennessee Titans

Seattle Seahawks VS Denver Broncos

Projected Impact Player: Matt Hasselbeck

 

Prediction Winner: Seattle Seahawks 

St. Louis Rams VS Oakland Raiders

Projected Impact Player: Jason Campbell

Prediction Winner: Oakland Raiders

Houston Texans VS Washington Redskins

Projected Impact Player: Matt Schaub

Prediction Winner: Houston Texans

New England Patriots VS New York Jets

Projected Impact Player: Randy Moss

Prediction Winner: New England Patriots

 

Jacksonville Jaguars VS San Diego Chargers

Projected Impact Player: Maurice Jones-Drew

Prediction Winner: Jacksonville Jaguars

Indianapolis Colts VS New York Giants

Projected Impact Player: Reggie Wayne

Prediction Winner: Indianapolis Colts

New Orleans Saints VS San Fransisco 49ers

Projected Impact Player: Drew Brees

Prediction Winner: New Orleans Saints

Four NFL Teams That Could Elevate Their Status in 2010

The upcoming 2010 season looks to be an exciting year in football. Every year a team or two rises from the levels of mediocrity or atrociousness and surprises the league and the fans by rising to the challenge and showing everyone that their team is better then previously believed. Let's look at a few teams that might surprise us in 2010:

Oakland Raiders

The Raiders went a mediocre 5 - 11 last year, largely in part due to the cancer that was JaMarcus Russell. Looking forward to 2010, Russell is gone, Oakland has a viable QB option in Jason Campbell, and rare promising season looms near. Their passing defense was top ten last year, and with the additions of rookie Rolando McClain and free agent John Henderson among others, the defense might continue taking steps in the right direction. As far as the offense is concerned, it was atrocious last year, though Jason Campbell's addition alone doubles its potential. His ability to properly lead this squad, have team mates trust in him, and actually complete passes put him leagues above his joke of a predecessor. Louis Murphy has emerged as a viable option for Campbell and Chaz Schilens shows flashes of the same talent. The key here is if Heyward-Bey can improve enough to be a part of this offense and help them succeed.

Detroit Lions

As a two win team, it's pretty easy to surpass the expectations of most fans. But now more then ever there is real hope for the Lions, as they are slowly amassing talented players. Matthew Stafford is still young, but he looks he will be a very capable QB once he gets all the odds and ends evened out. He has the fortune of having one of the best wide receivers in the league already on his team, and the addition of Nate Burleson will only add another viable option to the passing game. Also, in the run game, the Lions drafted Jahvid Best, one of the most talented running backs in the draft. Between Best and Kevin Smith, their backfield should look pretty good come start of the season. On the defensive side, the rookie Ndamukong Suh, a ferocious defensive tackle, and off season additions Kyle Vanden Bosch, and Dre Bly could help bolster the defense.

Seattle Seahawks

 Seattle gets on this list partially because they have such a weak division, that their ability to succeed is a little easier then most. As of late, they have not looked very promising. Hasselbeck is getting older, and it seems he will soon pass the torch to quarterback Charlie Whitehurst (if they have as much faith in him as we are led to believe). The offense has potential though with talented wide receiver TJ Houshmandzadeh already on the team and the additions of rookie WR Golden Tate and big offensive tackle Russell Okung to bolster the line. The addition of Safety Earl Thomas is a solid boost to the defensive unit.

Miami Dolphins

The Miami Dolphins have been up and down the past few seasons, but their level of talent remains very real. What will surprise people most is their ability to clash with and possibly win the division over a very good Jets team. The running back corp (when healthy) is one of the best in the league, made up of Ronnie Brown and Ricky Williams (they were 4th in the league rushing last year). They have the ability to be a run heavy offense and have great sucess this way. The biggest questions come from their passing game and defense. If Chad Henne can step up, continue to improve, and manage the game as well as Chad Pennington did recently, then this team can do great things. Luckily for Henne, Miami managed to snag one of the best wide receivers in the league in Brandon Marshall. This signing is HUGE for Miami's offense as it presents a go to guy and #1  big play WR for Henne right away. The defense is going to have to support them though (they were 22nd overall last year), and the rookie selection Jared Odrick and signing of Karlos Dansby should help their cause immensely.

NFL Week 2 Recap; Real Scores Vs Proposed Scores

Houston Texans Vs Tennessee Titans

Proposed Score: Tennessee 21 - Houston 13

Real Score: Tennessee 31 - Houston 34

New Orleans Saints Vs Philadelphia Eagles

Proposed Score : New Orleans 28 - Philadelphia 24

Real Score: New Orleans 48 - Philadelphia 22

Arizona Cardinals Vs Jacksonville Jaguars

Proposed Score : Jacksonville 23 - Arizona 14

Real Score: Jacksonville 17 - Arizona 31

Oakland Raiders Vs Kansas City Chiefs

Proposed Score : Oakland 21 - Kansas City 17

Real Score: Oakland 13 - Kansas City 10

Cincinnati Bengal's Vs Green Bay Packers

Proposed Score: Green Bay 17- Cincinnati 7

Real Score: Green Bay 24- Cincinnati 31

Minnesota Vikings Vs Detroit Lions

Proposed Score: Minnesota 28 - Detroit 13

Real Score: Minnesota 27 - Detroit 13

St. Louis Rams Vs Washington Redskins

Proposed Score: Washington 23 - St. Louis 10

Real Score: Washington 9 - St. Louis 7

New England Patriots Vs New York Jets

Proposed Score : New England 24 - New York 20

Real Score: New England 9 - New York 16

Carolina Panthers Vs Atlanta Falcons

Proposed Score: Atlanta 17 - Carolina 7

Real Score: Atlanta 28 - Carolina 20

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Vs Buffalo Bills

Proposed Score : Tampa Bay 17 - Buffalo 10

Real Score: Tampa Bay 20 - Buffalo 33

Seattle Seahawks Vs San Fransisco 49ers

Proposed Score : Seattle 23 - San Fran 17

Real Score: Seattle 10 - San Fran 23

Baltimore Ravens Vs San Diego Chargers

Proposed Score : Baltimore 21 - San Diego 19

Real Score: Baltimore 31 - San Diego 26

Pittsburgh Steelers Vs Chicago Bears

Proposed Score : Pittsburgh 23 - Chicago 10

Real Score: Pittsburgh 14 - Chicago 17

Cleveland Browns Vs Denver Broncos

Proposed Score : Denver 14 - Cleveland 10

Real Score: Denver 27 - Cleveland 6

New York Giants Vs Dallas Cowboys

Proposed Score : Dallas 23 - Giants 20

Real Score: Dallas 31 - Giants 33

Indianapolis Colts Vs Miami Dolphins

Proposed Score : Indianapolis 21 - Miami 10

Real Score: Indianapolis 27 - Miami 23

Week 2 picks: 8-8