WEEK #3 NFL Game Predictions - Check it Out!

Week #3 - LET'S PLAY SOME REAL FOOTBALL!

Atlanta Falcons vs Buffalo Bills - Bills win by 7 points because of homefield advantage and their defense. Just last week, both teams loss in their second game. The Falcons loss against the Seahawks and if you look at that game, they were not into that game at all. Why? I think it was because the Falcons were on the road and had to travel to Seattle. Now, the Falcons are on the road again and have to travel to Buffalo! Well, it doesn't look good for Michael Vick and Headcoach Jim Mora. The key to this game is not J.P. Losman (he will eventually come around), but the defense of the Bills. The Bills defense have a way of stepping up particularly when they are at home. Takeo Spikes, Sam Adams, London Fletcher, Nate Clements, Lawyer Milloy and Troy Vincent will step up to shut down the Falcons offense! Yes, I said it, the defense of the Bills is the key and it will have to shut down the potent offense of the Falcons.

Carolina Panthers vs Miami Dolphins - Panthers win by 3 points because of a more balanced attack. Although the homefield advantage for the Dolphins is in their favor, it will be a more experienced and talented team of the Panther to win this game. Indeed, the Dolphins have a new attitude and playing much better this year already under Headcoach Nick Saban, yet it will not be enough against the very good defense of the Panthers and a solid offensive attack led by Jake Delhomme. Once Jake settles down, he will be able to move the ball down the field and get the matchups (Steve Smith on single coverage with a defensive back) that he wants. Additionally, now that Stephen Davis is in the lineup, the Panthers will start to grind it down the middle of the Dolphins defense. I'm sure Zach Thomas, Jason Taylor and Junior Seau will have something to do about stopping the Panthers running attack. That's why the Panthers have to attack via pass and get the individual matchups with the skilled wide receivers.

New England Patriots vs Pittsburgh Steelers - Steelers win by 3 points because of homefield advantage and more balanced attack. WOW, WHAT A MATCH-UP! I CAN'T BELIEVE THAT I AM PREDICTING AGAINST THE PATRIOTS BUT FOR RIGHTNOW, I HAVE TO GO IN THIS DIRECTION! Last week, the Patriots and Tom Brady made too many mistakes against the Panthers and that's why they loss the game. This week, if the Patriots make mistakes again, the Steelers will capitalize. The Patriots are in a situation where they need to get back to the basics and play their best AT ALL TIMES -- THAT INCLUDES BRADY!! I'm sure Bill Belichick will try to get his players to correct those mistakes, yet you don't know how exactly the team will respond. As for the Steelers, they are on a roll and they are feeling the Steeler Pride. Headcoach Cowher is saying all the right things to keep his team motivated and big Ben Roethlisberger (Miami University- Ohio grad) is still throwing well to execute the big plays. Hines Ward and Randle El will definitely challenge the Patriots secondary! The Steelers defense will come at Brady with multiple blitzes and shut down the running attack of the Patriots. Yet this will be a very hard fought game and the Patriots will give it their all despite being in Steeler country!!

Jacksonville Jaguars vs New York Jets - Jaguars win by 7 points because they are a deeper team than the Jets. Indeed the Jets won against the Dolphins last week, but that was the Dolphins! Now they play a powerhouse team in the Jaguars! I am still concerned with Chad Pennington and the running game with Curtis Martin. It is just that it is too predictable! That's why the Jaguars defense will completely stop the running attack and the throwing attack by Pennington. If the Jaguars can shut down Peyton Manning (like last week), I am sure they will confuse Chad Pennington. Once the Jaguars defense steps up again, the offense and Leftwich must step up. Their new offense should be in full throttle by now.

Cincinnati Bengals vs Chicago Bears - Bengals win by 3 points because they will execute better in crucial situations! This will be another outstanding game. I can't remember when the Bengals played the Bears, but this will be a classic matchup! Two Headcoaches -- Marvin Lewis (Bengals) and Lovie Smith (Bears) will showcase their schemes in this game. Last week, the Bears looked really good against the Lions (that's not saying much I know). Additionally, Kyle Orton (Purdue grad) is the real deal at quarterback with Thomas Jones and M. Muhammad bringing the attitude! Of course, there is the BEARS DEFENSE -- DA BEARS with Brian Urlacher and Mike Brown bringing the double blitzes! Yet, I think that the Bengals offense with Rudi Johnson, Chad Johnson, T.J. Houshmandzadeh and of course maturing Carson Palmer will be able to score some key touchdowns!! This offense has alot of potential to score and get the individual matchups on the edges! As for the Bengals defense, Marvin Lewis will scheme just enough to confuse the rookie Kyle Orton to make a couple of critical mistakes. In the end, this is a classic game at Soldier's Field with the Bengals edging out DA BEARS!

Cleveland Browns vs Indianapolis Colts - Colts win by 17 point becasue Peyton is mad! Yes, Peyton Manning is mad because he only scored one touchdown last week and the Jaguars confused him all day long. Now, Peyton will go against a good defense yet not a spectacular defense. Thus Peyton will get the matchups against the Browns secondary on the corners that he wants. Then on defense, the Colts have Dwight Freeney who is a superduper pass rusher in which Trent Dilfer will not have enough time to throw the ball! In the end, this is another interesting matchup between two distinguishing Headcoaches -- Tony Dungy (Colts) and Romeo Crennel (Browns)!

Tennessee Titans vs St. Louis Rams - Rams win by 10 points because of homefield advantage. This is actually a better game than anticipated because the Titans have really stepped it up in such a short period of time. With Steve McNair truly back (wow, he is throwing better than ever!), the Titans are a serious force on offense. As for their defense, Keith Bullock is the enforcer that they need! The Titans weakness is their secondary in which Marc Bulger will exploit with Isaac Bruuuuuuce and Torry Holt! Look for Stephen Jackson and my boy Marshall Faulk (The Marshall Plan) to get some substantial yards in this game!

Kansas City Chiefs vs Denver Broncos - Chiefs win by 3 points because of more balance -- offensively and defensively! I CAN'T BELIEVE THAT I'M PICKING THE CHIEFS BUT THAT'S HOW I SEE IT NOW UNTIL THE BRONCOS PROVE ME WRONG! Wow, what a game -- this is a war! The Chiefs are definitely the favorite due to their potent running attack (Holmes and Johnson) and passing attack with Gonzales, Dante Hall and Trent Green's maturity! The Chiefs also have a powerful offensive line! Now the Chiefs defense has stepped up big time and they were the difference makers in their win against the Raiders! As for Broncos, Headcoach Mike Shanahan is starting Dayne as the premier back because of Mike Anderson's injury. This is a very good move due to the fact that the Broncos offensive blocking scheme fits Ron Dayne's style of running -- zone running! Of course, my boy Rod Smith with get his catches! Yet it is the Broncos defense that needs to step up even more. Al Wilson and Ian Gold have been bringing their A game yet it will have to be the others to step up also. As for my boy, Champ Bailey, HE IS THE MAN AND HE MADE A SPECTACULAR INTERCEPTION LAST WEEK AGAINST DREW BREES (HE BROKE ON AN OUT ROUTE AND INTERCEPTED THE BALL THEN RAN IT BACK FOR A TD!). One person who needs to make some serious plays is John Lynch. Yes, I said it -- he is losing a step so it is all about positioning. Watch for the Chiefs to attack the deep safety and the Broncos other cornerback!

Oakland Raiders vs Philadelphia Eagles - Eagles win by 14 points because of Donovan McNabb and homefield advantage. Can you believe it, the Raiders will be 0-3 after this game and they even have Randy Moss!! What is wrong with the Raiders offense -- poor play calling!! They need to get Moss more into the game and Kerry Collins is not looking his way much! Collins is still throwing to Jerry Porter who is dependable but not a game breaker -- RANDY MOSS IS A GAME BREAKER!! Additionally, the Raiders defense is really not that great particularly their secondary -- they will get scorched in this game against McNabb. McNabb and the Eagles are back in a groove and they feel they have something to prove. Indeed, they will and even the Eagles defense with Brian Dawkins will put a hurtin' on one of the Raiders wide receivers!! Too much Eagle defense and the Philly crowd (Hey, somebody get me a low-cal Philly Cheesesteak -- hold the cheese!)

New York Giants vs San Diego Chargers - Chargers win by 14 points because they need a win BADLY!! Talk about a critical game forthe Chargers, but this one is for the entire season. Headcoach Marty Schottenheimer is feeling the big time heat again and he has to step up. We all know that this Charger team is a top quality team and it is just a matter of them executing more often throughout the game. Drew Brees will stop some of the errant passes and Tomlinson will run with abandonment!! Oh yes, all-pro Gates will out-perform Jeremy Shocky also. Gates has alot to prove so watch for him to have a breakout game. As for Chargers defense, they will come at Eli with everything including the kitchen sink!!! Donny Edwards will have an exceptional game. As for the Giants, their good times are coming to an abrupt end. Eli will look frustrated again and Tiki Barber will be contained. All in all, the Charger fans and Charger mania will be back in full force (Go, Chargers, San Diego Chargers!)

Dallas Cowboys vs S.F. 49ers - Cowboys win by 3 points because of Parcells attitude and prep for this game. Well, last week the Cowboys got surprised by the Redskins and if they don't get their act together, they just maybe get surprised by the 49ers!! Yet, if the Cowboys get back to basics and run the ball again and again with Julius Jones and then throw to KeyShawn and Terry Glenn, Drew Bledsoe and the offense should be alright! Yet the 49ers defense will be coming after Drew, so watch for a great matchup here! The 49ers offense will have to step up, but I think the Cowboys defense will be able to contain them by the end. As long as Roy Williams and Aaron Glenn do not allow any luck bombs their way like last week!

Tampa Bay Bucs vs Green Bay Packers- Bucs win by 17 points because of homefield advantage and Gruden's Chucky look! Talk about a turnaround, the Bucs are for REAL!! Now that Brian Griese is in a groove and knows his role, the Bucs can control the clock better with Cadillac Williams running with complete abandonment and tenacious strength! THE CADILLAC IS MY STYLE OF RUNNING BACK AND CAR! Wow, this guy is very impressive!! He changes the total complexity of the Bucs team and believe me Gruden will take full advantage of this new weapon on his offense!! Oh yeah, the Bucs defensive is still run by Monty Keepen who is the best!! As for the Packers and Brett Favre, this may be one of the worst years that the Packers will experience. Brett cannot do everything anymore and no one else is stepping up. As for the Packers defense, they are barely average. In the end, the Bucs will conquer the Lambeau field jinx!

New Orleans Saints vs Minnesota Vikings - Vikings win by 7 points because of homefield advantage. The Vikings need this win MORE THAN ANYTHING!! Daunte Culpepper has played very poorly and now they realize how bad it is to have an offense with a superstar like Randy Moss on their team!! It's tough! Yet in this game, everyone will step up on the Vikings offense! The Vikings defense including Antoine Winfield and Fred Smoot will play impressive and get back in the win column. As for the Saints, it looks like they have returned to Saints football -- below average!! Sorry about that Saints fans, I wish that I could have a better outcome but this looks like more a critical game for the Vikings than the Saints.

Arizona Cardinals vs Seattle Seahawks - UPSET SPECIAL - Cardinals win by 3 points because they are hungrier for a win!! The Cardinals are more talented than their record shows and that they are an up and coming team. Headcoach Mike Holmgren's job is on the line and he has to make the playoffs this year and do well so these type of games, the Seahawks need to win. Matt Hasselbeck will show more consistency in the first and second half and he will rely more on Shaun Alexander to control the tempo of the offense. As for the Cardinals, Kurt Warner is looking solid in the pocket and is delivering the ball to his very talented wide receivers. I think if they get more of a running game going, then they can achieve more balance on offense. I also like the Cardinals yound defense -- they simply fly around the ball and Karlos Dansby is the real deal! He knows how to be around the ball all the time! Watch for the Cardinals defense to make this a very competitive game. In the end, the CARDINALS AND DENNIS GREEN WILL GET THEIR FIRST WIN!!