2015 Week 2 Game Picks

May this week's picks be better than last week.

Lions (0-1) vs. Vikings (0-1)
Pick: Lions
Buccaneers (0-1) vs. Saints (0-1)
Pick: Saints
49ers (1-0) vs. Steelers (0-1)
Pick: 49ers
Rams (1-0) vs. Washington (0-1)
Pick: Rams
Cardinals (1-0) vs. Bears (0-1)
Pick: Cardinals
Falcons (1-0) vs. Giants (0-1)
Pick: Giants
Patriots (1-0) vs. Bills (1-0)
Pick: Bills
Texans (0-1) vs. Panthers (1-0)
Pick: Texans
Titans (1-0) vs. Browns (0-1)
Pick: Titans
Chargers (1-0) vs. Bengals (1-0)
Pick: Bengals
Dolphins (1-0) vs. Jaguars (0-1)
Pick: Dolphins
Ravens (0-1) vs. Raiders (0-1)
Pick: Ravens
Cowboys (1-0) vs. Eagles (0-1)
Pick: Cowboys
Seahawks (0-1) vs. Packers (1-0)
Pick: Packers
Jets (1-0) vs. Colts (0-1)
Pick: Colts

2015 Week 1 Picks

It's that time of year again! Here we go for week one picks. Since all teams playing tomorrow are 0-0, no records will be listed this week, per usual.

Colts vs. Bills
Pick: Colts
Browns vs. Jets
Pick: Jets
Dolphins vs. Washington 
Pick: Dolphins
Chiefs vs. Texans
Pick: Texans
Panthers vs. Jaguars
Pick: Panthers
Packers vs. Bears
Pick: Packers
Seahawks vs. Rams
Pick: Seahawks
Lions vs. Chargers
Pick: Lions
Saints vs. Cardinals
Pick: Saints
Titans vs. Buccaneers
Pick: Titans
Ravens vs. Broncos
Pick: Ravens
Bengals vs. Raiders
Pick: Bengals
Giants vs. Cowboys
Pick: Cowboys
Eagles vs. Falcons
Pick: Eagles
Vikings vs. 49ers
Pick: Vikings

2014 Week 6 Picks

Lions (3-2) vs. Vikings (2-3)
Pick: Lions
Ravens (3-2) vs. Buccaneers (1-4)
Pick: Ravens
Jaguars (0-5) vs. Titans (1-4)
Pick: Titans
Packers (3-2) vs. Dolphins (2-2)
Pick: Packers
Broncos (3-1) vs. Jets (1-4)
Pick: Broncos
Patriots (3-2) vs. Bills (3-2)
Pick: Patriots
Panthers (3-2) vs. Bengals (3-1)
Pick: Bengals
Steelers (3-2) vs. Browns (2-2)
Pick: Steelers
Chargers (4-1) vs. Raiders (0-4)
Pick: Chargers
Bears (2-3) vs. Falcons (2-3)
Pick: Falcons
Cowboys (4-1) vs. Seahawks (3-1)
Pick: Seahawks
Washington (1-4) vs. Cardinals (3-1)
Pick: Cardinals
Giants (3-2) vs. Eagles (4-1)
Pick: Giants
49ers (3-2) vs. Rams (1-3)
Pick: 49ers 

2014 Week 2 Picks

Cardinals (1-0) vs. Giants (0-1)
Pick: Cardinals
Jaguars (0-1) vs. Washington (0-1)
Pick: Jaguars
Patriots (0-1) vs. Vikings (1-0)
Pick: Patriots
Cowboys (0-1) vs. Titans (1-0)
Pick: Titans 
Dolphins (1-0) vs. Bills (1-0)
Pick: Dolphins
Lions (1-0) vs. Panthers (1-0)
Pick: Lions
Falcons (1-0) vs. Bengals (1-0)
Pick: Bengals
Saints (0-1) vs. Browns (0-1)
Pick: Saints
Rams (0-1) vs. Buccaneers (0-1)
Pick: Rams
Seahawks (1-0) vs. Chargers (0-1)
Pick: Seahawks 
Texans (1-0) vs. Raiders (0-1)
Pick: Texans
Jets (1-0) vs. Packers (0-1)
Pick: Packers
Chiefs (0-1) vs. Broncos (1-0)
Pick: Broncos
Bears (0-1) vs. 49ers (1-0)
Pick: 49ers
Eagles (1-0) vs. Colts (0-1)
Pick: Colts

2013 Week 17 Picks

Panthers (11-4) vs. Falcons (4-11)
Pick: Panthers
Redskins (3-12) vs. Giants (6-9)
Pick: Giants
Browns (4-11) vs. Steelers (7-8)
Pick: Steelers
Texans (2-13) vs. Titans (6-9)
Pick: Titans
Lions (7-8) vs. Vikings (4-10-1)
Pick: Lions
Jets (7-8) vs. Dolphins (8-7)
Pick: Dolphins
Ravens (8-7) vs. Bengals (10-5)
Pick: Ravens
Jaguars (4-11) vs. Colts (10-5)
Pick: Colts
Rams (7-8) vs. Seahawks (12-3)
Pick: Seahawks
Broncos (12-3) vs. Raiders (4-11)
Pick: Broncos
49ers (11-4) vs. Cardinals (10-5)
Pick: Cardinals
Chiefs (11-4) vs. Chargers (8-7)
Pick: Chiefs
Bills (6-9) vs. Patriots (11-4)
Pick: Patriots
Buccaneers (4-11) vs. Saints (10-5)
Pick: Saints
Packers (7-7-1) vs. Bears (8-7)
Pick: Packers
Eagles (9-6) vs. Cowboys (8-7)
Pick: Eagles

2013 Week 16 Picks

Dolphins (8-6) vs. Bills (5-9)
Pick: Dolphins     S: Dolphins
Buccaneers (4-10) vs. Rams (6-8)
Pick: Rams      S: Rams
Cowboys (7-7) vs. Redskins (3-11)
Pick: Cowboys    S: Cowboys
Colts (9-5) vs. Chiefs (11-3)
Pick: Chiefs    S:Chiefs
Browns (4-10) vs. Jets (6-8)
Pick: Browns    S: Jets
Titans (5-9) vs. Jaguars (4-10)
Pick: Titans     S: Titans
Vikings (4-9-1) vs. Bengals (9-5)
Pick: Vikings      S: Bengals
Saints (10-4) vs. Panthers (10-4)
Pick: Panthers     S: Panthers
Broncos (11-3) vs. Texans (2-12)
Pick: Broncos     S: Broncos
Cardinals (9-5) vs. Seahawks (12-2)
Pick: Seahawks     S: Seahawks
Giants (5-9) vs. Lions (7-7)
Pick: Lions    S: Lions
Raiders (4-10) vs. Chargers (7-7)
Pick: Chargers    S: Chargers
Steelers (6-8) vs. Packers (7-6-1)
Pick: Steelers     S: Packers
Patriots (10-4) vs. Ravens (8-6)
Pick: Ravens      S: Patriots
Bears (8-6) vs. Eagles (8-6)
Pick: Eagles     S: Eagles
Falcons (4-10) vs. 49ers (10-4)
Pick: 49ers     S: 49ers

AFC South Predictions

1. Houston Texans
Since starting their upward trend in 2011 by making the playoffs for the first time in franchise history, the Texans have only improved. That being said, I don't think they will beat their win total from last year (12), but I do think they will win the division. Key pieces on offense, including QB Schaub, WR Johnson and RB Foster, all return, somewhat healthy. Losses on defense include LB Barwin, S Demps and S Quin, which will hurt, though the addition of Ed Reed and the return on Brain Cushing will ease the blow. The Texans are still the most complete team in this division, though they will not be a true Super Bowl contender.

2. Indianapolis Colts
After the devastating loss of Peyton Manning, the Colts got "Lucky" once again with a clear franchise quarterback to pick number one in the draft. Luck turned out to be everything advertised, and in many ways more. He will continue to improve in his second year, along with the attention of Pep Hamilton, a familiar face from Stanford, as offensive coordinator. Though there are minor questions at running back, the addition of speed Heyward-Bey will give Luck another weapon. Additions in the secondary of Landry and Toler will attempt to sure up a secondary that struggled last year. The Colts won a lot of game based on emotion and playing for a cause -- they won't have that this year, but they will have improved talent and players.

3. Tennessee Titans
The Titans have been looking for a firm identity and quarterback since the departure of Steve McNair. The further departure of Jeff Fisher didn't help and Mike Munchak hasn't been able to find the magic. I am not sold on QB Locker, and his mediocre receiving core. RB Johnson has under-performed since his record season. The defense must improve to control Luck and Schaub, though bringing in SS Pollard should help bring some physicality to the defense. But it simply won't be enough in this division and certainly not enough to make the playoffs.

4. Jacksonville Jaguars
The Jacksonville Jaguars do not have a single redeeming quality among them. No quarterback, wide receiving cores always in trouble and an aging running back, a defense that ranked 30th last year and a new head coach; all of these things combine to spell disaster for Jacksonville. 1st round pick Luke Joeckel has turned out to be injury prone. Nothing on this team excites me as far as talent. It will be another tough year for Jacksonville.  

2012 Week 17 Picks

It's the last week of the season and anything can happen. I think the return of their coach, Chuck Pagano, will help the Colts defeat the Texans, who have never won at their stadium. The Bills will show up against the hopeless Jets and the Lions will show us why they were good last year. All of the three teams mentioned above play teams on the decline. And yes, I did pick the Redskins over the Cowboys.

Ravens (10-5) vs. Bengals (9-6)
Pick: Ravens   S: Ravens
Panthers (6-9) vs. Saints (7-8)
Pick: Saints   S: Saints
Jaguars (2-13) vs. Titans (5-10)
Pick: Titans   S: Titans
Buccaneers (6-9) vs. Falcons (13-2)
Pick: Falcons   S: Falcons
Eagles (4-11) vs. Giants (8-7)
Pick: Giants   S: Giants
Jets (6-9) vs. Bills (5-10)
Pick: Bills   S: Jets
Texans (12-3) vs. Colts (10-5)
Pick: Colts   S: Texans
Browns (5-10) vs. Steelers (7-8)
Pick: Steelers   S: Steelers
Bears (9-6) vs. Lions (4-11)
Pick: Lions   S: Bears
Packers (11-4) vs. Vikings (9-6)
Pick: Packers   S: Packers
Dolphins (7-8) vs. Patriots (11-4)
Pick: Patriots   S: Patriots
Cardinals (5-10) vs. 49ers (10-4-1)
Pick: 49ers   S: 49ers
Rams (7-7-1) vs. Seahawks (10-5)
Pick: Seahawks   S: Seahawks
Raiders (4-11) vs. Chargers (6-9)
Pick: Chargers   S: Chargers
Chiefs (2-13) vs. Broncos (12-3)
Pick: Broncos  S: Broncos
Cowboys (8-7) vs. Redskins (9-6)
Pick: Redskins   S: Redskins 

2012 Week 12 Game Picks

These were some tough picks this week. Games to watch would be the Falcons/Buccs, Bills/Colts and Saints/49ers. Enjoy!

Falcons (9-1) vs. Buccaneers (6-4)
Pick: Buccaneers  S: Falcons
Titans (4-6) vs. Jaguars (1-9)
Pick: Titans   S: Titans
Seahawks (6-4) vs. Dolphins (4-6)
Pick: Seahawks   S: Seahawks
Steelers (6-4) vs. Browns (2-8)
Pick: Steelers  S: Steelers
Raiders (3-7) vs. Bengals (5-5)
Pick: Bengals   S: Bengals
Vikings (6-4) vs. Bears (7-3)
Pick: Bears   S: Bears
Broncos (7-3) vs. Chiefs (1-9)
Pick: Broncos   S: Broncos
Bills (4-6) vs. Colts (6-4)
Pick: Colts   S: Colts
Ravens (8-2) vs. Chargers (4-6)
Pick: Ravens   S: Ravens
49ers (7-2-1) vs. Saints (5-5)
Pick: Saints   S: Saints
Rams (3-6-1) vs. Cardinals (4-6)
Pick: Rams   S: Cardinals
Packers (7-3) vs. Giants (6-4)
Pick: Packers   S: Packers
Panthers (2-8) vs. Eagles (3-7)
Pick: Panthers  S: Eagles

2012 Week 2 Picks

Same deal as last week. Last week we tied, which was interesting. I'm still searching for that perfect week, which I've never had as long as I've been doing picks -- but I feel really good about this week! I have some upsets in there, notably Rams and Browns. They came so close last year, and always play well against each other. Remember all the first picks are mine.

Cardinals (1-0) vs. Patriots (1-0)
Pick: Patriots       Pick: Patriots
Buccaneers (1-0) vs. Giants (0-1)
Pick: Giants        Pick: Giants
Raiders (0-1) vs. Dolphins (0-1)
Pick:  Raiders     Pick: Raiders
Saints (0-1) vs. Panthers (0-1)
Pick: Saints    Pick: Saints
Vikings (1-0) vs. Colts (0-1)
Pick: Vikings    Pick: Vikings
Texans (1-0) vs. Jaguars (0-1)
Pick: Texans   Pick: Texans
Browns (0-1) vs. Bengals (0-1)
Pick: Browns   Pick: Bengals
Ravens (1-0) vs. Eagles (1-0)
Pick: Ravens   Pick: Ravens
Chiefs (0-1) vs. Bills (0-1)
Pick: Bills   Pick: Bills
Cowboys (1-0) vs. Seahawks (0-1)
Pick: Cowboys    Pick: Cowboys
Redskins (1-0) vs. Rams (0-1)
Pick: Rams   Pick: Redskins
Jets (1-0) vs. Steelers (0-1)
Pick: Steelers   Pick: Steelers
Titans (1-0) vs. Chargers (1-0)
Pick: Titans   Pick: Chargers
Lions (1-0) vs. 49ers (1-0)
Pick: 49ers   Pick: 49ers
Broncos (1-0) vs. Falcons (1-0)
Pick: Broncos  Pick: Broncos 

AFC South 2012 Predictions

Houston Texans
The Texans finally broke through last year, for a franchise first playoff appearance and win. That success should continue this year, especially with the permanent departure of Peyton from this division. Schaub will be back, hopefully for the whole season. Though I wouldn’t lose faith if T.J Yates had to jump in and start again. After all, he does have the only playoff win in Texans’ history under his belt. Arian Foster must remain healthy, as must Andre Johnson, both of whom had issues last year. And there aren’t that many concerns on the defense—they let Mario Williams, their 1st overall pick, go. J.J Watt and new LB Bradie James, among Brian Cushing, Brooks Reed and Glover Quinn anchor the unit. They were the 2nd ranked defense last year! They’ll sweep through this division and into the playoffs without a problem.

Indy Colts
I believe in Andrew Luck. This is my daring pick for the AFC. They probably won’t make playoffs, but they will have a much better record. He is the real deal. He has good receivers around him, mostly Reggie Wayne. The offensive line is newly composed of new players (Samson Satele, Mike McGlynn and Winston Justice) who will try to protect the Luck. Maybe Donald Brown and Mewelde Moore will put together some form of a running game. The biggest change here will be Chuck Pagano’s arrival because he will improve the defense. Many of the pieces are already there and maybe the new additions of Vontae Davis and Tom Zbikowski in the secondary will help generate more coverage sacks. Except the Colts to surprise this year!

Tennessee Titans 
Chris Johnson’s poor year last year was a major concern and shock to many. What if it continues this year? Have defenses figured him out? Defenses probably won’t have a hard time figuring out Jake Locker as the QB. Britt and Washington are decent receivers, but nothing superb. If Johnson performs as he should, he could make or break Locker’s first season as the starter. The defense has its moments, but will remain in the middle of the pack as they were last year. That pretty much describes the whole Titans team—middle of the pack.

Jacksonville Jaguars
The Jaguars are perhaps the NFL’s most floundering franchise. Blaine Gabbert has not even come close to performing at an NFL level. The return of MDJ will make all the difference for this team, though Rashard Jennings could be a very nice surprise as the year goes on. Justin Blackmon and Laurent Robinson are the new receiving core. Marcedes Lewis could return to the form he had in 2010, but that remains to be seen. The defense (ranked 6th last year, believe it or not) needs to produce more sacks and pressure to contain the quarterbacks and running backs in this division. But William and Mary’s very own Derek Cox leads the secondary, boosted by the arrival of Aaron Ross from New York. Rebuilding isn’t even a good enough term for what’s going to happen to the Jags this year.

Week 15 picks

Here are the week 15 picks! I'm sorry I didn't do a week 14 wrap -- I needed a bye week, so to speak. I had exams and such. But now I am fully rested for the playoffs! All you need to know about week 14 is two names -- TJ Yates and Tim Tebow. 

These are the picks for this week--I see Tebow magic overcome by the Hoodie and a few more teams fighting for their playoff spots. The clinching begins today. 

Bengals (7-6) v. Rams (2-11)

Pick: Bengals

Saints (10-3) v. Vikings (2-11)

Pick: Saints

Packers (13-0) v. Chiefs (5-8)

Pick: Packers

Seahawks (6-7) v. Bears (7-6)

Pick: Bears

Titans (7-6) v. Colts (0-13)

Pick: Titans

Redskins (4-9) v. Giants (7-6)

Pick: Giants

Panthers (4-9) v. Texans (10-3)

Pick: Texans

Dolphins (4-9) v. Bills (5-8)

Pick: Dolphins

Lions (8-5) v. Raiders (7-6)

Pick: Lions

Browns (4-9) v. Cardinals (6-7)

Pick: Cardinals

Jets (8-5) v. Eagles (5-8)

Pick: Eagles

Patriots (10-3) v. Broncos (8-5)

Pick: Patriots

Ravens (10-3) v. Chargers (6-7)

Pick: Ravens

Steelers (10-3) v. 49ers (10-3)

Pick: 49ers 

Week 12 Picks

Here they are -- the rest of week twelve! There are no more bye weeks--it's a straight shot to the home finish. It's been tough to make some of these picks, because you don't just want to pick the obvious choices. As football fans, we know that there is always some team who comes out of no where and wins at least one game on any given week. That's why they play the game! My goal is to find those teams.
So the only pick I got wrong was Packers/Lions—I had both the Cowboys and the Ravens in their respective games. Not a bad start.

Vikings (2-8) v. Falcons (6-4)

Pick: Falcons

Panthers (2-8) v. Colts (0-10)

Pick: Panthers

Browns (4-6) v. Bengals (6-4)

Pick: Browns (if Hillis is back)

Bills (5-5) v. Jets (5-5)

Pick: Bills

Texans (7-3) v. Jaguars (3-7)

Pick: Texans

Buccaneers (4-6) v. Titans (5-5)

Pick: Titans

Cardinals (3-7) v. Rams (2-8)

Pick: Rams

Redskins (3-7) v. Seahawks (4-6)

Pick: Seahawks

Bears (7-3) v. Raiders (6-4)

Pick: Raiders

Patriots (7-3) v. Eagles (4-6)

Pick: Patriots

Broncos (5-5) v. Chargers (4-6)

Pick: Broncos

Steelers (7-3) v. Chiefs (4-6)

Pick: Steelers

Week 8 PICKS

I was out really late last night (the joy of college) but hope these picks sound pretty good to you all. I see no wins for the Colts or Rams, and redemption for the Ravens. Let's see how right I am!

Colts (0-7) v. Titans (3-3)

Pick: Titans

Jaguars (3-4) v. Texans (4-3)

Pick: Texans

Cardinals (2-4) v. Ravens (4-2)

Pick: Ravens

Dolphins (0-6) v. Giants (4-2)

Pick: Giants

Vikings (1-6) v. Panthers (2-5)

Pick: Panthers

Saints (5-2) v. Rams (0-6)

Pick: Saints

Redskins (3-3) v. Bills (4-2)

Pick: Bills

Lions (5-2) v. Broncos (2-4)

Pick: Lions

Browns (3-3) v. 49ers (5-1)

Pick: 49ers

Bengals (4-2) v. Seahawks (2-4)

Pick: Bengals

Patriots (5-1) v. Steelers (5-2)

Pick: Patriots

Cowboys (3-3) v. Eagles (2-4)

Pick: Eagles

Chargers (4-2) v. Chiefs (3-3)

Pick: Chargers

BYES: Falcons, Bears, Packers, Jets, Raiders, Buccaneers

Week 5 picks

Here they are! Week 5.... hope you enjoy the snippy comments I felt compelled to include... 

Last week, 13-3 

Just saying.... 

Saints (3-1) v. Panthers (1-3)

Pick: Saints

Eagles (1-3) v. Bills (3-1)

Pick: Eagles (week the Eagles get back on track?)

Bengals (2-2) v. Jaguars (1-3)

Pick: Bengals

Seahawks (1-3) v. Giants (3-1)

Pick: Giants

Titans (3-1) v. Steelers (2-2)

Pick: Steelers

Raiders (2-2) v. Texans (3-1)

Pick: Raiders (“Just win baby”)

Chiefs (1-3) v. Colts (0-4)

Pick: Colts (Curtis Painter what?!)

Cardinals (1-3) v. Vikings (0-4)

Pick: Vikings

Buccaneers (3-1) v. 49ers (3-1)

Pick: 49ers

Chargers (3-1) v. Broncos (2-2)

Pick: Chargers

Jets (2-2) v. Patriots (3-1)

Pick: Patriots

Bears (2-2) v. Lions (4-0)

Pick: Lions (The Lions, on Monday night football?!?)

Week 4 Picks

Here they are, week 4 picks, for your awesome enjoyment! Pardon me if some of the records are wrong (though I don't see any to my eye that are).
Last week I was 10-6, sort of an off week for me. Though I must say that I did want to pick the Bills, just not have enough guts to do it. I had a inkling and should have followed it.

Overall, I'm 34-13, which is not bad.

Saints (2-1) v. Jaguars (1-2)
Pick: Saints 
Vikings (0-3) v. Chiefs (0-3)
Pick: Vikings 
Panthers (1-2) v. Bears (1-2)
Pick: Bears
Titans (2-1) v. Browns (2-1)
Pick: Titans
Steelers (2-1) v. Texans (2-1)
Pick: Texans
49ers (2-1) v. Eagles (1-2)
Pick: 49ers 
Redskins (2-1) v. Rams (0-3)
Pick: Rams
Bills (3-0) v. Bengals (1-2)
Pick: Bills
Lions (3-0) v. Cowboys (2-1)
Pick: Lions
Giants (2-1) v. Cardinals (2-1)
Pick: Giants
Falcons (1-2) v. Seahawks (1-2)
Pick: Falcons 
Broncos (1-2) v. Packers (3-0)
Pick: Packers
Patriots (2-1) v. Raiders (2-1)
Pick: Patriots
Dolphins (0-3) v. Chargers (2-1)
Pick: Chargers
Jets (2-1) v. Ravens (2-1)
Pick: Ravens
Colts (0-3) v. Buccaneers (2-1)
Pick: This pick depends on if Collins starts for me, (among other things), so I'll post it tomorrow afternoon when more is announced)
Pick: Buccaneers (with Painter behind center, I really don't think that the Colts can win a single game ever. http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d822b3bfa/article/caldwell-confirms-painter-will-start-for-colts-on-monday )

Week 1 Game Picks

Week 1 PICKS

Here it is! What we've all been waiting for. Here's also where I put my money where my mouth is. 

Ex.  (here's what it'll look like normally)

Saints (0-0) v. Packers (0-0)

Pick: Packers      Result: Packers

However, this week, Everyone Is Undefeated. 

Steelers v. Ravens

Pick: Ravens      

Bengals v. Browns

Pick: Browns

Colts v. Texans

Pick: Texans

Titans v. Jaguars

Pick: Titans

Falcons v. Bears

Pick: Falcons

Bills v. Chiefs

Pick: Bills

Eagles v. Rams

Pick: Eagles

Lions v. Buccaneers

Pick: Lions

Seahawks v. 49ers

Pick: 49ers

Giants v. Redskins

Pick: Giants

Vikings v. Chargers

Pick: Chargers

Panthers v. Cardinals

Pick: Cardinals

Cowboys v. Jets

Pick: Cowboys

Patriots v. Dolphins

Pick: Patriots

Raiders v. Broncos

Pick: Raiders