Week 2 Predictions

Last week NFL Girl finished 10-6 on predictions. Let's see if we can improve that this week..let's go

Chicago Bears (1-0) vs Green Bay Packers (0-1)

Chicago comes in off the complete dismantling of the Colts last week at home. QB Jay Cutler was happy to have his old Broncos teammate WR Brandon Marshall playing with him who became his #1 target. Cutler threw for 333 yds, 2 TDs & 1 INT with Marshall making 9 receptions for 109 yds and 1 of those TDs. RB Matt Forte also rushed for a TD. Their defense showed out and made it obvious they are ready to play. Packers come in off a crushing loss to the 49ers at home. Despite this QB Aaron Rodgers threw for 303 yds, 2 TDs & 1 INT. His running game failed to produce which ended up being the biggest factor. Despite the loss, Packers should still have a great season. Prediction: Packers

Oakland Raiders (0-1) vs Miami Dolphins (0-1)

In a close loss to the Chargers, the Raiders managed to look much worse (especially on defense) than the final score indicated. While QB Carson Palmer threw for 297 yds & 1 TD, his running game was non-existent & his defense could not stop the Chargers from scoring. That being said they are in a poor division where they should play ok. Dolphins are a team in need of a good starting QB & consistency on offense which they've lacked for many years. Rookie QB Ryan Tannehill did not get off to a great start in the league throwing 0 TDs and 3 INTs. Their defense played horribly against the Texans. If they cannot find a way to score, this will be a long season for them. Prediction: Raiders

Houston Texans (1-0) vs Jacksonville Jaguars (0-1)

Texans come in off a blowout win over the Dolphins last week. QB Matt Schaub threw for 266 yds & 1 TD while RB Arian Foster rushed for 2 TDs. The defense picked off QB Ryan Tannehill 3 times. If they can continue to play at this leve, this will be a great season. Jaguars come in off an overtime loss to  the Vikings. QB Blaine Gabbert threw for 260 yds & 2 TDs. Their defense stepped up this game and should atleast have a better season than last  year. Prediction: Texans

Cleveland Browns (0-1) vs Cincinnati Bengals (0-1)

Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals both come in off a loss last week. Browns rookie QB Brandon Weeden threw 4 INTs, but managed to only lose by 1 to the Eagles thanks to their defense. Bengals QB Andy Dalton threw 1 INT in a crushing loss to the Ravens. However, Bengals have greater potential for greatness this season with the addition of Green-Ellis at RB. Prediction: Bengals

Kansas City Chiefs (0-1) vs Buffalo Bills (0-1)

Both teams come in off losses last week. KC QB Matt Cassel threw 1 TD but was picked off twice last week by the Falcons. If his RB Jamaal Charles can stay healthy this season though they should be fine. Bills QB Ryan Fitzpatrick threw 3 TDs & 3 INTs & his RB CJ Spiller also rushed for 1 TD. Do not expect a high scoring game. Prediction: Chiefs

Baltimore Ravens (1-0) vs Philadelphia Eagles (1-0)

Both these teams come in off wins last week. Ravens QB Joe Flacco threw for 299 yds and 2 TDs while RB Ray Rice rushed for 2 more TDs. They have the toughest defense in the league and will be tough to beat this season. Eagles QB Michael Vick was picked off 4 times early in their game against the Browns last week but finished with 2 TDs and 317 yds. Their defense stepped up to keep the game close so they should be fine this season. Prediction: Ravens

Minnesota Vikings (1-0) vs Indianapolis Colts (0-1)

Vikings come in off a win last week against the Jaguars. Christian Ponder threw for 270 yds but no TDs however his RB Adrian Peterson rushed for 2 TDs. Vikings are going to struggle a bit in the toughest division in the league. Colts come in off a loss to the Bears last week. Rookie QB Andrew Luck threw for 309 yds, 1 TD & 3 INTs. This will be a tough season for them. Prediction: Vikings

Arizona Cardinals (1-0) vs New England Patriots (1-0)

Both teams come in off wins last week. Cardinals QB John Skelton was injured during last week's game against the Seahawks and is doubtful this week but his back up Kevin Kolb played well in his place so should be fine. Patriots QB Tom Brady threw for 236 yds & 2 TDs while RB Stevan Ridley rushed for 125 yds & 1 TD. There defense played a great game. This should be a good season for them. Prediction: Patriots

New Orleans Saints (0-1) vs Carolina Panthers (0-1)

Both teams come in off bad losses last week. Saints QB Drew Brees threw for 339 yds, 3 TDs & 2 INTs. His defense played well but the Saints will be tested this season without head coach Sean Payton. Panthers QB Cam Newton threw for 303 yds, 1 TD & 2 INTs in their loss to the Buccaneers last week. Panthers should have a better season but will not beat the Saints this week. Prediction: Saints

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1-0) vs New York Giants (0-1)

Bucs come in off a win last week against the Panthers. QB Josh Freeman threw for just 138 yds and 1 TD. Bucs defense is their biggest weapon. Giants come in off a loss last week to division rival Cowboys. QB Eli Manning threw for 213 yds & 1 TD & RB Ahmad Bradshaw rushed for 1 additional TD. This should be a bounce back win for the Giants. Prediction: Giants

Washington Redskins (1-0) vs St. Louis Rams (0-1)

Redskins come in off a shocking win over the Saints last week in New Orleans. Rookie QB RGIII passed for 320 yds & 2 TDs while his rookie RB Alfred Morris rushed for 2 additional TDs. Their defense looked stellar. Rams come in off a close loss to the Lions in Detroit last week. QB Sam Bradford threw for 198 yds & 1 TD while his running game was unable to score. Rams are going to have a tough season if they cannot get their rushing attack together. Prediction: Redskins

Dallas Cowboys (1-0) vs Seattle Seahawks (0-1)

Dallas comes in off a win over the Giants in New York last week. QB Tony Romo threw for 307 yds, 3 TDs & 1 INT with WR Kevin Ogletree receiving 2 of those TDs and RB DeMarco Murray rushed 20 times for 131 yds. Their defense stepped up big time. Seahawks come in off a loss last week to the Cardinals. Rookie QB Russell Wilson threw for 153 yds 1 TD & 1 INT. His RB Marshawn Lynch is probable for the game with a back injury. Hopefully their defense will keep the game close. Prediction: Cowboys

Tennessee Titans (0-1) vs San Diego Chargers (1-0)

Titans come in off a loss to the Patriots last week at home. QB Jake Locker threw for 229 yds 1 TD & 1 INT last week but left the game with a shoulder injury and is questionable for this game. Fortunately Titans have a great back up in Matt Hasselback. Their running game was ineffective and will cost them more games if they don't get it together. Chargers come in off a win against division rival Raiders in Oakland last week. QB Phillip Rivers threw for 231 yds and 1 TD. Their defense is very good so should give them the win. Prediction: Chargers

New York Jets (1-0) vs Pittsburgh Steelers (0-1)

Jets come in off a win last week against the Bills at home. QB Mark Sanchez threw for 266 yds, 3 TDs & 1 INT while RB Shonn Greene rushed for 94 yds & 1 additional TD. Jets defense will be without Revis this week because of a concussion suffered in last week's game. Steelers come in off a disappointing loss to the Broncos last week in Denver. QB Ben Roethlisberger threw for 245 yds, 2 TDs & 1 INT. Their defense is still 1 of the best in the league & should get them to .500 this week. Prediction: Steelers

Detroit Lions (1-0) vs San Francisco 49ers (1-0)

Both teams come in off wins last week. Lions QB Matthew Stafford threw for 355 yds, 1 TD & 3 INTs with RB Kevin Smith receiving that TD & rushing for 1 additonal one. Lions have a superb defense so should have a pretty good season. 49ers come in off a shocking win over the Packers last week in Green Bay. QB Alex Smith threw for 211 yds & 2 TDs while RB Frank Gore rushed for 112 yds on 16 carries & 1 additional TD. 49ers have a very stout defense that should get them the win in this game. Prediction: 49ers

Denver Broncos (1-0) vs Atlanta Falcons (1-0)

Both teams come in off wins last week. Broncos QB Peyton Manning threw for 253 yds and 2 TDs with WR Demaryius Thomas making 5 receptions for 110 yds and 1 of those TDs. Their defense looked phenomenal in a surprising win over the Steelers. Falcons QB Matt Ryan threw for 299 yds and 3 TDs with WR Julio Jones making 6 receptions for 108 yds and 2 of those TDs. Their defense looked good but will be without CB Brent Grimes for the rest of the season because of a torn achilles tendon which may make them vulnerable on his side of the ball, however Falcons are a tough team to beat at home. Prediction: Falcons