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Today's games begin with a London showdown that will air early for the American market. The Falcons will play the Jaguars, who will stay in Britain for this first of two consecutive "home" games.
Then, there are an assortment of other big games, including the one most people want to see: Miami at Buffalo.
Wow! Should be a fun week.
Let's take a look at the games this coming weekend:
Atlanta vs. Jacksonville (London Game) - The Jaguars have lost some disappointing games this season, and need to bounce back. The Falcons got off to a hot start this season, but kind of got their butts handed to them last weekend in Detroit. Atlanta still has not won a road game yet this season. My suspicion is that won't change after this game. My pick:: Jacksonville
Miami at Buffalo - This has got to be the game of the week. The Dolphins are one of only three undefeated teams left in the league, and they have the hottest offense in the league. Yet, the Bills have been playing lights out following a stunning Week 1 loss to the Jets, and they will have home field advantage. Very tough game to predict. It's been a while since the Fins have won up in Buffalo, but this might be their time. It might figure to be their year to do it, and if they do, they will have taken a gigantic step towards snapping Buffalo's dominance in the AFC East the past three seasons. Still, the Bills will be up for the challenge. Could go either way. My pick: Miami
Denver at Chicago - This has got t be the least anticipated of the games this week. Two of the worst teams in the league, who combined, allowed 111 points last weekend, and lost by a combined 81 points. Obviously, neither team has produced much of anything of promise. This one could go either way. But after the historic humiliation that the Broncos were handed in Miami last weekend, my guess is that they bounce back with a strong performance here. My pick: Denver
Baltimore at Cleveland - Both the Browns and the Ravens feel like erratic and unpredictable teams so far this season. Neither team is as good as many of their fans hoped, and both have missed some opportunities. Still, the Browns, with home field advantage, should be able to take this one to at least retain a part of the lead in the AFC North. My pick: Cleveland
LA Rams at Indianapolis - The Colts are looking surprisingly good so far this season. Meanwhile, the Rams won an impressive game in Week 1, only to drop both of their games since. They desperately need a win, before this begins to be a slide similar to the one that they suffered through last season. Taking a chance and giving them the benefit of the doubt here. My pick: LA Rams
Cincinnati at Tennessee - Neither team has looked as consistent as they want to be. Even the Bengals win over the Rams last weekend looked a bit suspect. Could be tough, as Tennessee feels like a tough place to play. But I'll go with the road team here. My pick: Cincinnati
Minnesota at Carolina - Two winless teams, looking for their first wins. The Panthers have not played as poorly as many expected, while the Vikings have simply been disappointing thus far. But they are still the better team, or at least should be, which is why I expect them to win. My pick: Minnesota
Tampa Bay at New Orleans - A big NFC South showdown. The Bucs are looking solid, while the Saints looked suspect in giving up a big lead in the final quarter last weekend. Tampa Bay always seems to get the better of the Saints. My pick: Tampa Bay
Washington at Philadelphia - This is where the Eagles probably begin to separate themselves from the rest of the division. Washington got off to a decent start, but they were really embarrassed by Buffalo last weekend. Going up to Philly for a showdown against the very tough Eagles, who looked like they finally got rolling last weekend, is a very tall order. The Eagles should be able to win this one to remain undefeated. My pick: Philadelphia
Pittsburgh at Houston - Maybe the Texans are really going to produce something, after their stunning upset win on the road in Jacksonville last weekend. However, the Steelers have looked hot in the last couple of weekends. Not going to be easy for the Texans, and my suspicion is that they fall short. My pick; Pittsburgh
Las Vegas at LA Chargers - The Raiders look very suspect to me at this point. Then again, so do the Chargers, surprisingly. But the Raiders have to go without Jimmy G, and they are on the road against a still talented Chargers team. My pick: LA Chargers
Arizona at San Francisco - An impressive upset win last weekend by the Cardinals over the Cowboys. Can it happen again this week, on the road against the 49ers? Ummm...no. My pick; San Francisco
New England at Dallas - The Cowboys got their butts kicked in embarrassing fashion last week. Now, they need to bounce back against a Pats team hat earned their first win - albeit an ugly one - last week at the soggy Meadowlands. Should b a tough game, but I see the 'Boys pulling through in the end. My pick: Dallas
Sunday Night Football: Kansas City at NY Jets - Not sure if Gang Green could have competed against the defending champion Chiefs at this point, even if healthy. The Chiefs are finally fully staffed and apparently healthy, and were playing lights out last weekend. Very tough to expect the Jets to be able to handle this one, and my guess is that they won't. Not with their offense still apparently being led by Zach Wilson. My pick: KC Chiefs
Monday Night Football: Seattle at NY Giants - The Giants have a chance here in this one, but the Seahawks have been quite good so far this season. Tis is a tough one to pick. Still, though, the 'Hawks feel like they are the slightly better team, and so I am going with them. My pick: Seattle
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