2010 NFL Forecast Week 3
Last week started off poorly for everyone. As a matter of fact, Striker who seems to be allowing everyone to gain a little ground on him by taking forfeits on 13 of the first 14 games was on pace with everyone for the first half of the day and still on par with last weeks winner the Trojan Horse until the late game Sunday night. Talk about confidence.
The Vikings are still beating themselves instead of their opponents with 2 goal line interceptions. It’s really painful to watch. One of the passes hit Percy Harvin in the chest hard enough to bring back his migraine headaches which were supposed to have been under control, before bouncing off of three different Dolphins before falling being picked off in the “Luck of the Favre” fashion. The Ravens played worse on offense vs the Bengals than they did when the scraped out a week 1 victory in the Meadowlands. Chris Johnson was held to under 40 rushing yards as he was only afforded 16 carries as the Titans had 9 turnovers. Almost as many points as they scored. My predictionary woes were ended with dominant 2nd half by the Jets as they crushed the Patriots, and banished as the Texans overcame a 14 point deficit to beat the Redskins in overtime. The Colts passing defense forced the Giants to run the ball, and the running defense recovered fully from their week 1 woes. The 49ers gave the Saints everything they could handle forcing Drew Brees to mount a game winning drive with 1:21 left on the clock.
Here’s how our correspondents look so far:
Trojan Horse 9-5 (.643)
Hampton Forecast 8-6 (.571)
Blue House Lives 8-6 (.571)
Tennessee Titans @ New York Giants
Last week the Titans couldn’t hold on to the ball, not just figuratively either. They had 9 turnovers in last weeks loss to the Steelers. The Giants D couldn’t force a single turnover vs the Colts and I don’t see more than two coming this week. That being said, Chris Johnson gets back to his 100+ yard standard as the Titans control the game and manage a challenging road win.
Hampton Forecast
Titans 34 – Giants 27
Blue House Lives
Giants 24 – 14
Trojan Horse
Titans 21 – Giants 17
Dallas Cowboys @ Houston Texans
The Dallas Cowboys have yet to establish the running game. It’s very confusing. They have Marion Barber one of the best ground and pound backs in the league. If he played for the Jets or the Giants, he’d be one of the most decorated backs in the league. They have Felix Jones who is as explosive as L.T., and is always a danger. Finally they have Treshard Choice who is capable of being a very solid number 2 in other systems. Granted their line isn’t quite up to snuff, but neither is the Vikings and their running game is plane old fashion scary. It’s only a matter of time, and I think it will be set up by the time they get back from their week 4 bye. The Texans however have established their running game and last week they also got the passing game going. I foresee the Texans staying on top of the AFC South for at least one more week.
Hampton Forecast
Texans 34 – Cowboys 23
Blue House Lives
Texans 28 – Cowboys 25
Trojan Horse
Texans 24 – Cowboys 20
Atlanta Falcons @ New Orleans Saints
The Saints have shown moments of weakness over the first two weeks. Allowing a 49ers team that had committed 4 turnovers and given up a safety to battle back and tie the game with under 2 minutes remaining was a reality check. However they went right down the field and kicked the game winning field goal as time expired. Brees is getting old with is “Who Dat? Who Dat, thinking they gonna beat them Saints.” crap. If any team in the South can bring them off their pedestal it’s the Falcons, or should I say: ” De Falcons, Dat who.”
Hampton Forecast
Falcons 31 – Saints 29
Blue House Lives
Saints 17 – Falcons 10
Trojan Horse
Saints 30 – Falcons 14
Indianapolis Colts @ Denver Broncos
Both the Colts and Broncos lost tough games week 1. They both also got their games rolling and took care of business week 2. Both offensives are firing on all cylinders and their defenses took care of their week 1 woes. With unexpected teams standing strong above them in each of their conferences, The Chiefs in the West and the Texans in the South, neither can afford to waiver for long. The Colts have a penchant for stepping up and taking care of business while the Broncos of always find a means of failing, however the Broncos have finally built a solid receiving core to compliment their running game. Will it be enough? No.
Hampton Forecast
Colts 38 – Broncos 30
Blue House Lives
Colts 31 – Broncos 21
Trojan Horse
Colts 35 – Broncos 13
New York Jets @ Miami Dolphins
The Jets took care of business versus the Patriots. However the star of the last game, Braylon Edwards will miss significant time this game if I know Rex Ryan. They will also be missing Revis who deservingly so suffered a hamstring injury after holding out during the entire pre-season. The Dolphins D has been scary. Stuffing AP 4 plays in a row is difficult. Stuffing him 8 out of 9 goal line attempts is the most respectable thing I’ve seen from any defensive line this year. Their DBs made Berrian look lazy and Harvin look slow. They even held Shiancoe scoreless. The Jets D has looked impressive in spurts, but not for a solid game. I think consistency wins out and the Dolphins stay on top of the AFC East.
Hampton Forecast
Dolphins 27 – Jets 20
Blue House Lives
Dolphins 22 – Jets 21
Trojan Horse
Dolphins 16 – Jets 10
Green Bay Packers @ Chicago Bears
Everyone thought the Packers would be 2-0 at this point. No one thought the Bears would be. Technically they shouldn’t be. The Lions won that game. Everyone knows that was a catch. The Packers got their groove back after losing Ryan Grant week 1. Brandon Jackson isn’t Ryan Grant but they Kuhn provides the hammer needed in short down yardage. Packers dial up the points in a rivalry to derail a Bears team that shouldn’t be undefeated anyway.
Hampton Forecast
Packers 36 – Bears 20
Blue House Lives
Bears 26 – Packers 24
Trojan Horse
Packers 38 – Bears 28
The Hampton Forecast Sleeper Pick of the Week
Oakland Raiders @ Arizona Cardinals
I know what your thinking. The Cardinals aren’t a sleeper. They won the west last year. It’s a good thing I’m picking the Raiders. Darren McFadden has finally recaptured his college form. He’s been a sleeper himself putting up over 150 all purpose yards in week 1 & 2. Bruce Gradkowski is starting and he’s been solid so far. I’m kinda surprised they went after Jason Campbell after what he accomplished last year. It won’t be pretty. I’m positive of that. The Raiders win a game that’s up for grabs:
Raiders 24 – Cardinals 20
Trojan Horse Sleeper Pick of the Week, Sponsored by the Hampton Forecast Sleeper Pick of the Week
Raiders 24 – Cardinals 14
Blue House Lives Sleeper Pick of the Week Sponsored by the KFC Double Down
Bears 26 – Packers 24
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