NFL Week 3

So here we are, week 3 of the NFL season and things are starting to fall into place. The Lions are pretty good and the Chiefs are pretty bad. The Chargers have a lot of work to do to compete with New England in January. Ryan Fitzpatrick is exactly the kind of leader the Bills need and this is why they are 2-0 so far.

My biggest surprise is Washington. I honestly didn't think they would be playing as well as they are. Granted, they really haven't been tested, but 2 wins is still 2 wins. I still don't like Mike Shanahan, I don't think Rex Grossman is a second tier quarterback. I don't see Washington winning more than 8 games this season, but after 2 weeks, they are truly surprising me.

Here is my Power Rankings Top 10:
1. New England
2. Green Bay
3. Houston Texans
4. New York Jets
5. New Orleans Saints
6. Baltimore Ravens
7. Pittsburgh Steelers
8. Detroit Lions
9. Washington Redskins
10. San Diego Chargers

If the Dolphins do not beat the Browns in Cleveland this weekend, I predict huge changes, namely, the first coaching casualty.

Last week, I went 3-1, to make my 2 week total 5-3. So here are this weeks picks:

Cincinnati -3.5 against San Francisco.
Alex Smith suffered a concussion in last week's Cowboy game. Andy Daulton has been brilliant this season so far and I think him and AJ Green will be huge at home against San Fran.
Bengals 28 - 49ers 17

New Orleans -3.5 against Houston.
I really like Houston this season, as much as everyone else does apparently. I think they have a great mix on the offensive side of the ball and their defense is much improved. New Orleans is one of these machine teams, that can just put up numbers. I expect a pretty high scoring game on the turf in the Superdome, but I see New Orleans winning on their last possession.
Saints 38 - Texans 31

Pittsburgh -10.5 @ Indianapolis
Pittsburgh woke up from that kick in the butt week 1 and Indy isn't that good without Peyton Manning. After this season, Manning will get some MVP votes just because of his value to this team. Steelers will be playing with a chip on their shoulder and after this game, Manning gets IRed and Painter will find his way behind center in the next few weeks.
Steelers 34 - Colts 19

Upset Special
NY Jets -3.5 @ Oakland
The Raiders are pretty good this season and played valiantly against the Bills last week. Probably should have won that game, but playing a 1pm game on the road, it doesn't surprise me. I see the Raiders coming out this week and pounding the ball down the Jets throats. I also see the Raiders Defense all over Mark Sanchez and confusing him to the point, he might be benched for the end of the game.
Raiders 37 - Jets 21