SD (+7) at NE - This week began with Tedy Bruschi verbally assaulting Chad Ochocinco about his tweets. Fortunately for the Patriots offense, they don't need a number 1 receiver but I expect Chad to have an improved game over last weeks 14 yard (lack of) performance. The Miami offense took advantage of a young Patriot secondary and San Diego's large receiving core, led by Antonio Gates, Vincent Jackson and Malcolm Floyd should find similar success. Phillip Rivers is coming off a 335 yard performance and will put up similar numbers this week. I anticipate Rivers having better statisctics this week compared to Tom Brady but in a losing effort. The Patriots fans should be nice and "lubed" up for this home opener in Foxboro. NE 34 SD 28.
CIN (+3 1/2) at DEN - Kyle Orton remains the starter in Denver despite protest and billboards in support of 3rd stringer Tim Tebow. The Cincinnati defense is much less physical than Oakland and won't get the pressure on Kyle Orton that they need to in order to disrupt the offense. Orton will have a bounce back game as he will throw the ball 35-40 times without a banged up running back in K. Moreno. It looks as if Andy Dalton is healthy enough for the start and may hook up with A.J. Green for a touchdown today, but it won't be enough to win on the road at Mile High. DEN 20 CIN 10.
PHI (-3) at ATL - Franchi$eTalk Game of the Week features Michael Vick's return to Atlanta. Much has been talked about this week aregarding Andy Reids use of Vick 2 years ago in Philadelphia's blowout win against ATL. Atlanta owner Arthur Blank has thrown fuel on the fire which should ignite the explosive eagles offense. Atlanta is coming off a tough road loss to Chicago and are looking to bounce back. Only 12.4% of teams opening the season 0-2 have made the playoffs. This game will come down to Michael Turner and the Atlanta running game against a young and inexperienced front-7 for the Eagles. Casey Matthews family pedigree is well known and he will need to step it up today. Vick and the Eagles win a close one on the road. PHI 28 ATL 24.
STL at NYG - Preview and Prediction coming tomorrow.
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