Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Week 3 - I like Road Teams

Manwich Matchup of the Week
Atlanta @ New England - The stakes seem rather high for the Patriots at this point after their disappointing showing last week against the Jets. Plus, the Falcons have already beaten two playoff teams from last year (Miami, CAR). So, the Falcons seem pretty solid so far. Let's also not forget, the Patriots could have easily been 0-2 at this point.
Pick: Atlanta

Manwich Mini-Slider of the Week
San Fran @ Minnesota - This game is immensely interesting to me. The Vikings have beaten up on two of the weakest teams in the league thus far (Browns, Lions). This is their first test... and in a way, it's the 49ers first test, or at least their first test outside of the NFC West. The winner of this game will be 3-0 and honestly... they will have a great start towards qualifying for the playoffs. I actually think the 49ers have been tested more than the Vikings and this game should be where the INTs start to fall for Favre, since he'll actually have to throw. I'm picking with my heart here...
Pick: San Fran

Upset of the Week
CAR @ Dallas - I just realized from watching the Giants game, that the Cowboys actually have one of the worst defenses in the NFL. I think they're going to make Jake Delhomme look good. In addition, the Panthers will be pulling out all the stops since they are already 0-2.
Pick: CAR

Opening Round Playoff Game #3
Washington @ Detroit - The Redskins barely survived last week's play-in game (vs. the Rams). Now they get the Lions. I'm not even sure that the Redskins can pull this one out.
Pick: Detroit

Fantasy Football Game of Interest
Indy @ Arizona - Sunday Night. This will certainly decide a lot of fantasy matchups this weekend. I wonder if they'd let Edgerrin James suit up for old time's sake?
Pick: Indy

Other Games
Tennessee @ Jets - Pick: Titans
Jacksonville @ Houston - Pick: Houston
KC @ Philly - Pick: Philly
Cleveland @ Baltimore - Pick: Baltimore by 35
Giants @ Tampa - Pick: Giants
GB @ St. Louis - Pick: GB
Chicago @ Seattle - Pick: Chicago
New Orleans @ Buffalo - Pick: New Orleans
Miami @ San Diego - Pick: San Diego (note: Dolphins schedule has been brutal! - Falcons, Colts, Chargers)
Pitt @ Cincy - Pick: Pitt
Denver @ Oakland - Pick: Denver

Last Week: 9-7 (back to normal)
Season: 23-9
Manwich: 1-1 (The Chargers fell short)
Upset of the Week: 1-1 (Well, I don't think I'll be picking the Browns again for a very, very long time)

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