Week 3 Predictions

So, my record for last week was 11/16. That's not bad. If you checked me out on Twitter @pumpsnpigskins you saw I was right about Thursday's game* (which also means I have a perfect record on Thursday nights!). But enough about me, do you agree with my picks for week 3**?

Texans v. Ravens: Texans. The Ravens just seem to have lost that X factor when their number one motivator retired. Plus, I'm not quite sure why people got all twitterpeated*** over Joe Flacco in the first place.

Giants v. Panthers: Giants. Listen, the Giants might start slow, but they aren't THAT slow.

Lions v. Washington: Lions. I'll say it again. Megatron + Reggie Bush = monster offense. DeAngelo Hall is going to have his work cut out for him. In any event, RG3 seems to have come back too early -- or isn't surrounded by the right people anymore. Or something. Anyway, Washington is losing.

Chargers v. Titans: Chargers.

Cardinals v. Saints: Saints. Who dat!?!?

Buccaneers v. Patriots: I would have picked the Patriots no matter what, despite the disconnect that's been happening between Tom Brady and his receivers. But, did you hear that Josh Freeman is no longer a team captain? That's serious indication that there's something a-brewing down in Tampa. That's like a no confidence vote -- and you know who the team needs to have confidence in? The QB.

Packers v. Bengals: Packers. My co-worker told me to stop voting with my heart, but eff that noise. Packers all day on this one!

Rams v. Cowboys: Cowboys.

Browns v. Vikings: Vikings. This doesn't require explanation, but word on the street is that the Browns traded Trent Richardson. So, who's in charge of taking the ball into the end zone for Cleveland, now? Nope, I can't answer that either.

Falcons v. Dolphins: Falcons.

Bills v. Jets: Bills. Did you SEE the ending to the Bills' game last week? It may be a battle of mediocrity, but I'll bet an extra $3 that it's more interesting to watch than all of last week's games combined.

Colts v. 49ers: 49ers. Begrudgingly, but the 49ers.

Jaguars v. Seahawks: Seahawks. If the 12th man threw off one of the best teams in the NFC, it's surely going to be a problem for the Jaguars.

Bears v. Steelers: Bears. I went back and forth on this one. I started to see a glimmer of the old Steelers last week, but I'm not sure the offense has a rhythm yet. The last two weeks when I've been on the fence, I went with the home team and I was wrong. This week, I'm going against that instinct and going with the visiting team.

Raiders v. Broncos: I shouldn't have to say it. But just in case. Bronco. Mania. Continues.





*Never underestimate the power of bitterness.

**HA. I'm a poet and I don't even know it.

***Overly excited. Enthused. Bouncy-happy-sugary-smiley excited.