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Welcome back true believers, after a mediocre start to the NFL season for yours truly, I followed up week one's average performance with another average shibacle, a 10-6 week.
In other words, if you're betting on my picks, you're probably losing your shirt. Don't do it!
Let's see what the ole Magic 8 ball has in store for us this week.
Last Week: 10-6 62% Upset Specials: 1-1 50%
Season: 19-13 59% Upset Specials: 1-2 33%
Thursday Night
Falcons 27, Buccaneers 20 - I could be wrong, but I don't think the FAILcons are capable of blowing out anyone, even the injury depleted and McCown impaired Bucs. Thankfully for the Tampa Bay defense they actually face a starter this week, not some backup nobody ever heard of. Of course, they'll probably knock out Ryan and get beat by TJ Yates.
Sunday
Bills 24, Chargers 17 - The Buffalo Bills 3-0? Has Hell frozen over like a January day at the Ralph?
Cowboys 27, Rams 17 - Sorry Austin Powers...er Davis, your mojo only works once.
Eagles 30, Redskins 20 - I don't wish injury on anyone, but RG III going away and Cousins taking over may be the best thing for Jay Gruden's offense. Still doesn't matter against Philly.
Upset Special #1: Giants 24, Texans 17 - The Giants can't afford to fall to 0-3, even in the NFC Least.
Saints 30, Vikings 24 - No AP no problem for the Saints.
Bengals 24, Titans 10 - The Flaming Thumbtacks let me down last week. Who Dey? Not Tennessee.
Ravens 27, Browns 17 - Even with the upset of New Orleans, I'm still not a believer in Cleveland.
Upset Special #2: Packers 24, Lions 17 - Green Bay gets to 2-1 but the Lions continue to disappoint what's left of Detroit.
Colts 20, Jaguars 10 - Surely an Andrew Luck team can't go 0-3.
Patriots 40, Raiders 17 - The Raiders commitment to excrement continues...
Upset Special #3 Cardinals 23, 49ers 17 - I think there's about to be a changing of the guard in the NFC West.
Upset Special #4 Broncos 26, Seahawks 20 - Yep, that's right. A record FOUR Upset specials this week and not a single one the Bucs.
Dolphins 23, Chiefs 13 - What a difference a year makes for the Googly Moogly's.
Sunday Night
Panthers 23, Steelers 16 - Okay FINE. I grudingly have begun to believe in the Panthers.