My picks are in Italics
Sunday
– Texans vs Chiefs
Is the Kansas City Chiefs’ defense really the worst defense in the league? After two weeks it would seem so, at least vs pts scored.
But the Houston Texans haven’t exactly impressed anyone, not even on offense, and they were expected to be much improved.
Through a short two weeks the Texans are outperforming KC both offensively and defensively, at least statistically.
But, Houston has already lost to two of the weaker teams in the NFL (the San Diego Chargers and the Detroit Lions). Because of that weakness of schedule their stats are inflated positively.
KC lost to tougher teams, so their numbers are – one has to assume – inflated negatively.
Both teams have RB problems.
KC’s elite RB, Priest Holmes, has an injured ankle. He’ll probably play, but don’t expect any break away runs, or even a 100 yd day. He may not even be the feature back, depending on how much this injury slows him.
But starting Texans RB Domanick Davis has demonstrated that he has a problem holding onto the ball and has lost two critical fumbles.
KC also has possibly the best home field crowd and advantage in the NFL. It’s just not easy to win in that stadium.
Expect a very tight game, but I have to give KC the edge.
– Saints vs Rams
The Rams may be playing sloppy ball, but they’re still managing to put up some nice numbers, even considering that they only barely managed a win vs the Cards in Week 1 . . . AT HOME.
Th Saints have had an anemic rushing game and are allowing nearly 400 yds total offense per game.
The Rams are a shadow of their former selves, but should still win against a very shaky New Orleans team at home.
– Dolphins vs Steelers
Both teams are pathetic on offensive and the Miami Dolphins have the worst rushing attack in the league (45 yds per game).
The three factors that tilt this game toward a Miami win are:
1. The Pittsburgh Steelers are giving rookie QB Ben Roethlisberger his first NFL start against
2. Miami’s defense, which is #2 overall and
3. Miami is at home in hot, humid southern FL.
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