Week 2 Preview and Predictions: V2

BAL (-6 1/2) at TEN - Baltimore travels to the music city coming off a tremendous high beating Pittsburgh at home but shouldn't take Tennessee for granted. With only 9 carries for 24 yards in Week 1, look for Chris Johnson to get 25-30 carries to lighten the load for veteran quarterback Matt Hasselbeck. Despite a balance attack, new Titan offensive coordinator Chris Painter will struggle this week against an impressive Ravens defense which forced 7 turnovers last week against the Steelers. The Titans welcome back injured D-lineman Jones and Morgan, but it won't be enough to slow down Joe Flacco. Look forward to a tight, low scoring first half with Baltimore running away with it in the second half. BAL 27 TEN 13.

GB (-10) at CAR - One of the most intriguing matchups of the week features the best and worst teams from the 2011 season. Don't expecct another huge game out of Cam Newton against Dom Capers blitz heavy defensive schemes. I am eager to see the battle between pro-bowl edge rusher Clay Matthews and Cam Newtons 4.62 40-yard escapability. Rookie quarterbacks are a measily 3-7 (Elias SB) against Dom Capers led defenses forcing 13 interceptions and 35 sacks. A strong Green Bay secondary will forced Carolina and Jonathan Stewart to pound the rock throughout the game. There's little that needs to be said about the Packers offensive. Aaron Rodgers will sling the ball all over the field for 4 quarters and put up some serious numbers. Cam Newton will look like a rookie for the first time in his NFL career as the Packers woop Carolina. GB 38 CAR 10

OAK (+3 1/2) at BUF - Oakland looked to be one of the more physical teams in their week 1 win over Denver. The Raiders speed and physicality alone will make this game a good watch. The Bills and 'Haaavad' grad Ryan Fitzpatrick are talking extension, but will need a healthy Stevie Johnson if they plan to hang big plays on the black and silver. Buffalo's defense let up 108 rushing yards to a deep KC backfield and will need to improve if they want to slow down Darren McFadden (will play with bruised shoulder). We all know traveling from the west coast to the east is a tough task especially when kickoff is at 1pm. The Bills and their new uni's continue to roll at home. BUF 23 OAK 16.

SEA (+14 1/2) at PIT - You better believe Mike Tomlin will have the black and yellow fired up for their home opener. The terrible towels will be out in full force when the Seahawks walk into the buzzsaw at Heinz Field. The aging Steeler defense was the talk of sport pundits all week as the starting 11 average 31 years of age. I expect Harrison, Polamalu and the rest of the swarm to play hard and half their age. This should be a laugher as another West coast team heads east. Tavaris Jackson, coming off a 197 yard performance against a mediocre San Francisco defense will see plenty of turf. I wouldnt be surprised if Charlie Whitehurst enters the game in the second half. Steelers win big in their home opener. PIT 31 SEA 10.

Injury Updates per ESPN and NFL Network
Sam Bradford (finger) - Limited in practice but expected to play especailly with extra day of rest
Hakeen Nicks (knee) - Expected to play
Calvin Johnson (ancle) - Expected to play
Steven Jackson (quad) -  Doubtful
Darren McFadden (shoulder) - will play
Arian Foster (hamstring) - Probable with "huge step" in practice
Santonio Holmes (knee and quad) - Probable "game day is sunday, not today"