Cardinals-Ravens
Young Cardinals quarterback Matt Leinart faces perhaps the toughest challenge of his career going on the road against one of the best defenses. Leinart was more comfortable in his second game of the year, a 23-20 win over Seattle and part of a 6-1 Sunday NFL by GodsTips.com. A major reason was that head coach Ken Whisenhunt simplified the playbook from week one.
49ers-Steelers
Both teams are 2-0 but San Francisco has won their two games by a combined four points, while the Steelers have won each game by 20 points. However, NFL guru Mike Godsey reminds, "The Steelers pulverized a bad and injury riddled Bills team last week." Pittsburgh has allowed a combined 10 points, which is 10 fewer than any other team. Pittsburgh is 11-1 their last 12 straight up in interconference games.
Colts-Texans
Going back to last year, the Texans have won four in a row. Houston will likely be without their best receiver Andre Johnson. He has 14 catches for 262 yards and three touchdowns.
Chargers-Packers
Green Bay is 2-0 after starting out 1-4 each of the last three seasons. Head coach Mike McCarthy believes adjustments made in training camp, which called for more rest and recovery time, is a major reason. However, 13 players missed all or part of practice Wednesday.
Rams-Buccaneers
Last year during a wave of injuries to the offensive line, St. Louis won 4-of-5. Nevertheless, they are 0-2 this year and their offensive line is banged up. Seven time Pro Bowler Orlando Pace is out, guard Rich Incognito is doubtful, plus ace backup guard and tackle Todd Steussie is out. Quarterback Marc Bulger has been limited in practice because of sore ribs.
Cowboys-Bears
Dallas has scored the most points in the league with 82, though are fourth in yards. Chicago has allowed the fourth fewest points and fifth fewest yards. Chicago has won 13-of-15 at home holding 12 of those teams to 10 or fewer points. Their defense though has the third fewest yards and fourth fewest points. Dallas will again be without starting wide receiver Terry Glenn.
Titans-Saints
New Orleans is 0-2 but this is their home opener. Tennessee has won seven of their last nine games, but one of their losses a close one to Indianapolis 22-20 last week.
Panthers-Falcons
Atlanta has scored just 10 points in an 0-2 start and Joey Harrington has been sacked 13 times. Atlanta did sign former Jacksonville starting quarterback Byron Leftwich, but according to coach Bobby Petrino, Leftwich will be the No. 3 quarterback until he learns the offense. Harrington is 23-45 as a starting quarterback.
Vikings-Chiefs
Kansas City will be without starting wide receiver Eddie Kennison. Rookie Dwayne Bowe gets the nod. Minnesota running back Chester Taylor did not practice Wednesday. Minnesota quarterback Tavaris Jackson missed practice Wednesday nursing a sore groin. Betting expert Stevie Vincent said expect little line movement based on who the Vikings starting quarterback is. "Jackson is quarterback of the future, but he's certainly shaky in the present." Minnesota has incredibly lost 12-of-13 road games to the AFC.
KC is 2-5 this decade on home openers as each of their first two games were on the road and both losses. The good news is Chiefs starting quarterback Damon Huard is 6-0 all-time as a starter in KC and his passer rating is 107.3. KC's defense ranks eighth in the league and will be buoyed by the return of defensive end Jarred Allen who served a two-game suspension. KC is 20-4 outright at home to the NFC since 1995, the league's best mark under such paramemters.
Lions-Eagles
Philadelphia star running back Brian Westbrook did not practice Wednesday because of a knee injury. We are keeping an eye as well on Detroit running back Kevin Jones who also missed practice Wednesday with a knee injury. Philadelphia will also have to deal with the distraction (or rallying cry) on Donovan McNabb's outspoken comments on HBO. Philly has won four straight in the series by a combined 122-76.
Giants-Redskins
Giants quarterback Eli Manning appears recovered from his shoulder injury, but starting running back Brandon Jacobs is out. Derrick Ward gets the start.
Dolphins-Jets
Each team is 0-2. Jets starting quarterback Chad Pennington is nursing an ankle injury and his status will be determined later in the week. His replacement Kellen Clemens struggled in the first three quarters last week, but nearly led the Jets back from a 20-3 fourth quarter deficit. OffshoreInsiders.com Senior Handicapper Stevie Vincent said this game looks to be the strongest betting game on the board. He will release a Level 5 play on this game. Pennington is 6-1 to Miami including 4-0 at Giants Stadium.
Bills-Patriots
New England has beaten the Jets and Chargers by identical 38-14 routs. On the other hand, Buffalo has one touchdown this year in two losses and has been outscored 41-17. New England is 12-1 the last 13 straight up in the series.
Bengals-Seahawks
Seattle has won 10-of-12 straight up to the NFC, including 5-1 on the road. But Cincinnati has lost three straight road games overall since last year, allowing an average of 36.3 points per game. Seattle is 27-6 at Qwest Field since 2003, the best home mark in the league during that span.
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