NFL picks--Week 2

Last week: 9-7
Season record: 9-7

So hey, that isn't too bad considering the volatility of the first part of the season and all of the upsets and near-upsets.  Did you see how gassed all of those defenses were after being on the field for a full three to four quarters (or more)?  That's what makes some of those comebacks (like in Philly and Pittsburgh) less incredible.  But still, the games are tricky this early in the season, and Week 2 appears even trickier than Week 1.  But here goes......

Pittsburgh at Baltimore--It's too bad that the Ray Rice mess is going to overshadow this great rivalry, but it will.  As for the game, as always it will be hard-hitting and extremely close.  Ravens 19, Steelers 17

Miami at Buffalo--Why do I feel like I've seen this movie before, with each of these teams starting strong.  They will both flame out as they always do but at least this Week 2 matchup is pretty intriguing.  Bills 24, Dolphins 20

Jacksonville at Washington--When did the Skins offense become so impotent?  They should fear the new-look Jags too, but may squeak out a home win.  Redskins 16, Jaguars 13

Dallas at Tennessee--Now I know why some pundits like the Titans.  And why they are so down on Dallas.  But I just have a hunch here.  Cowboys 27, Titans 26

Arizona at NY Giants--I really wish the Giants hadn't looked like that on national TV Monday night, but most of us saw that coming.  Eli Manning has practically reverted to becoming Ryan Leaf.  It's just hard to watch.  Cardinals 31, Giants 20

New England at Minnesota--Really, we're supposed to figure this one out?  The Pats will be a tougher test for Minnesota's defense but Mike Zimmer will make Brady's life miserable.  Vikings 27, Patriots 23

New Orleans at Cleveland--Tough draw to open your home schedule, Cleveland.  We will definitely get a better sense of Mike Pettine's Browns after this one.  And no way can the Saints start 0-2.  Saints 29, Browns 21

Atlanta at Cincinnati--Don't get too excited, Falcons fan.  Matt Ryan will not cross the 200 yard mark this week.  There, I said it.  Bengals 20, Falcons 16

Detroit at Carolina--I don't know how to figure this one either.  The Lions picked the Giants apart and the Panthers eked out a gritty road win in Tampa last weekend.  I think this Lions team is a bit too undisciplined and those mistakes they made against the Giants will not be swept under the rung in Charlotte.  Panthers 27, Lions 22

St. Louis at Tampa Bay--Wow, the Rams are bad.  Bucs 17, Rams 10

Seattle at San Diego--Don't worry Bolts, the 0-2 start you are about to experience won't matter when you win your last 4-5 games like you always do.   Seahawks 27, Chargers 16

Houston at Oakland--Yikes.  I just know I don't really want to watch this game.  Raiders 20, Texans 19

NY Jets at Green Bay--The Pack was embarrassed in Seattle but should not be ashamed.  However, they are clearly going to take it out on this Jets team that feels good about beating Oakland last week.  Oakland.  Packers 34, Jets 17

Kansas City at Denver--Thank goodness for Red Zone, because this one will stink when the Broncos jump to a 21-0 lead after five minutes.  Broncos 38, Chiefs 17

Chicago at San Francisco--All that preseason love for the Bears and Jay Cutler, all that talk of the Niners demise.  Don't buy it.  Not yet anyway.  Niners 31, Bears 24

Philadelphia at Indianapolis--A really decent Monday night matchup.  And is there anyone who loves football more than Jon Gruden?  I have to confess, I love listening to that guy talk about the game.  Colts 35, Eagles 33