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Well I am back at work

I thought that I would have an easy week. You know coming back, new position new desk that I would get time to learn and get settled. Well screw that I got thrown into the fire and I am still trying to catch up. But glad I am doing it than being in my old spot. But I have been so busy it is really cutting into my goofing off at the office.

Week 2

Well my friends it is time for your Uncle Boski to make an ass out of himself by trying to pick Football. Since I am still trying to get up to speed with all that has happened in the three weeks I was gone. But I am going to give it a shot.

So the NFL is back and it was a great week one. Where some things change – (The Lions and Chargers win on the road, and the Browns stop Jamal Lewis) and things some do not (the Pats beat the Colts again and the Chiefs can’t stop anyone).

It brings us to an interesting Week 2 where there are some games that if they are not must wins then they are games that have looked at houses in the area.

The Picks

Indy (0-1) @ Tenn (1-0) (-2.5) Last week the Colts played well enough to heal the wounds of the mugging they got, but shot themselves in the foot all night. From James’ fumbles, to the sack at the end of the game, they had their chances. They face a Titians team that beat on the Fish. It looks like Eddie will not be missed in Tenn, but they are banged up and it will be up to McNair to ball and twine a win. He a guy who can, but it may be too much to ask against a Colt team that wants to avoid 0-2 start and a loss in division, so they pull this one out. Indy 28 Tenn 23

Hou (0-1) @ Det (1-0) (-3.5) A road win from the Lions. That maybe the first one since Bobby Layne was QB. They showed heart and won an ugly one, but they lost Rodgers for the season and Bly for a couple of weeks, so it has the making of a let down. Houston soiled the carpet last week at home to the San Diego Sinkholes. They killed themselves last week and they had no answer for Gates. But I think this week they pull the upset. The Lions are better but are banged up and I think they are ready for a let down. Hou 24 Det 14

Car (0-1) vs. K.C. (0-1) (-5) The Panthers were beaten on Monday they lost Smith and will not have Davis most likely and now they are staring at (0-2). K.C. again showed they it may take more than Gunter Cummingham to help this lot. They are the Priest Holmes show and as long as he is standing they have a chance. I think were going to see a repeat of last Monday night. Wish Car 48 KC –5 Reality KC 31 Car 19

Chi (0-1) @ G.B. (1-0) (-8) The Pack should win and they have handled the Bears, especially with Farve. But I am worried about a letdown here and Green maybe off this week after the hard running he did last week. If Davenport was health then they do not have to run Green into the ground. Things will not be so Lovie for the Bears, but I think they will be in this game and have a shot at an upset, if Green is off and they can attack the Pack up the middle and in Nickel and Dime situation. G.B. wins but do not cover. G.B 20 Chi 16

Den (1-0) @ Jax (1-0) (+3) Clinton who? Q’s 156 yard night has helped back up Shannahan and his trade for Champ. The offense had balance both run/pass. Also it was balanced in brilliance and stupidity. The Bronco Offense kept KC in the game with dumb TO’s. The Broncos need to run the ball to win to allow for Play Action and Boots, but this week come up against a great D-line and D that was #2 last year. We see what kind of team Denver is. Jax looked awful at Buff and should have lost, but since Buff felt it was not necessary to cover Jimmy Smith, Jax took the win. Being at home in the swamp will help. It will be close until a couple of turnovers turn it into a Jax win in double digits. Wish Den 73 Jax 2 ( I am still angry about 96) Reality Jax 31 Den 20

S.F. (0-1) @ N.O. (0-1) (-7) I know what they Niners excuse is, but what is up with the Saints. They get only 7 off Seattle at home. I can understand them losing, but looking that bad with Brook, Stall worth, Horn, Williams and McAllister. The D did its job and held them to 21. But they show up and beat a Niner team that is going to have a long year. N.O. 30 S.F. 10

St.L (1-0) vs. Atl (1-0) (-2) The Rams nearly gave one a way to the Redbirds so now they go to Atlanta who had a tougher time with SF than expected. This will be a track meet and I think the Rams will have enough to spoil Jim Mora’s home debuted. Something do not change do they Jim. The Rams skill players will make life hard on the secondary. St.L 34 Atl 28

Wash (1-0) @ N.Y.G (0-1) (+3) Gibbs is back the Skins fan are in heaven. Enjoy it while it last. They still have problems and Portis is not Jon Riggins. That does not matter this week as they prepare to beat on the Giants who are in trouble. There are already ill feelings for Coughlin and it is week 1. Will someone please check on Kurt Warner I think he is still in a fog from last years beating he took. How much punishment is he going to take before they let Manning take over? This O-line is crap and worse than last year, so Kurt you going to long for that Supermarket job. Wash 27 N.Y.G. 17

Pitt (1-0) @ Balt (0-1) (-4) When I left for my trip the thought going around was that the Ravens would be the team to challenge N.E. and they were ready to get back to the Super Bowl. But now it looks like they are playing a must win in September. A loss here and they are 0-2 and both losses are in the division so it is a must win. They are banged up front, Boleware is banged up, Boller is no Dieter Brock and they have Deion playing the Nickel. So it does not look good. The Steelers played well and man handled Oak till the 4th when they let them back in. But as Bill Simmons put it this will be a Ray Lewis game where he pull them out and they go on a run. Balt 18 Pitt 12

Sea (1-0) vs. T.B. (0-1) (+3) The Hawks won on the road and could be sitting at 2-0 by Sunday night. They are the “IT” team in the NFC, but I think they still have too many holes on D. Compounded by Chad Brown being out. The Hawks may be with out Alexander, but will have enough this week. The reason, the Bucs have issues and they look slow. It will be a shame to go against the Bucs on Talk Like a Pirate Day. But the Bucs O is horrible. If they get Garner going they can have a shot, but injuries at WR will not help open things up. Sea 26 T.B. 20

N.Y.J. (1-0) @ S.D. (1-0) (+3) This one may be entertain to watch. If the Jets slow down LT they will win going away. The Chargers (2-0) that is unpossible. But with LT anything is possible. N.Y.J 33 S.D.24

Buff (0-1) @ Oak (0-1) (-3.5) Part three of the Desperation Weekend. Buffalo needs to keep pace but will need to pound the ball and keep people out of Bledsoe’s face. If they can run, they will get a great match-up with Moulds on Woodson so is still not in game shape. But the Raiders will get their O going by going after the Bills corners. They will win but not cover. Oak 27 Buff 20

Clev (1-0) @ Dall (0-1) Simply put, Clev is not as good as they were last week and Parcells will always out coach Butch Davis. Dall 30 Clev 21

N.E. (1-0) @ Ari (0-1) (+8) It will be close for a while, but the Pats win their 17th. N.E. 28 Ari 17

Mia (0-1) @ Cinn (0-1) (-3) It has been a long time since the Bengal's were the fav’s in this match up. The A.J. Freely era begins and it will be much like the Fielder era. Things are bad when people would be happy with Don Stock. The Bengal’s will not be a playoff team, seeing this D they will not make the stop when the need to. Which is a shame because they have a great looking O. Palmer looked well, but that means he will turn around and throw 6 picks. The Fish are sick and they should let Wandstadt go now so he can have a chance at a job somewhere. After this season, I do not think they will even let him be the night manager at Arby’s. The Fish go to 0-2. Cinn 26 Mia 13

Minn (1-0) @ Phil (1-0) (-3) This is one of the most hyped regular season match up in years. Everyone is seeing shootout. I think it may be more lopsided. I feel the Eagles have enough D to allow the O to exploit the Vikes. I think both Moss and Owens will have some big numbers, but it will be Owens who comes out on top. Phil 31 Minn 21

That concludes week two. We will see how badly I do, so everyone can laugh at and mock me. Good Times.