How I did last week: 9-7
Teams on bye: Seahawks, Broncos, Bengals, Browns, Cardinals, and Rams
Dolphins at Raiders: I like the Dolphins to win in Oakland. It just seems like nothing is going right in Oakland and Dennis Allen's seat is getting warmer and warmer. Look for the Dolphins defense to pull out in this tight affair. Dolphins win 17-16
Lions at Jets: The Lions are on fire after shutting down the Packers high-powered offense last week and they should continue against a much worse Jets offense this week. Lions win 27-17
Packers at Bears: This is a huge game that could determine how the NFC North race ends up. The Packers could start the year with two consecutive losses to division opponents or right the ship. Look for Aaron Rodgers to get his team back on track with a big game at Soldier Field. Packers win 31-27
Bills at Texans: Texans at home should amount into a victory, especially with the strong pass rush of the Texans against the young E.J. Manuel. The X-Factor in this one will be the Texans receivers like Andre Johnson and DeAndre Hopkins. They will need to support the passing offense for the Texans to pull away. Texans win 23-14
Panthers at Ravens: After a poor showing against the Browns at home, I don't think they can win against the strong Panthers defense without the playmakers they usually have. Look for Carolina's defense to have a field day. Panthers win 27-10
Titans at Colts: Andrew Luck and the Colts offense will out-duel the Titans less explosive attack and pull out at home. I think the Colts defense could have a major impact on the outcome, though. Colts win 28-13
Buccaneers at Steelers: After getting crushed by the Falcons, the Buccaneers have no chance to beat the new explosive offensive trio of Roethlisberger-Bell-Brown and get beat badly again. Steelers win 35-17
Jaguars at Chargers: Chargers will coast to an easy victory at home against a young Jaguar team, Phillip Rivers doesn't lose games he shouldn't. Chargers win 28-16
Falcons at Vikings: I like the Falcons to win again after a huge offensive showcase against Tampa and will again facing another bad defense in Minneapolis. Falcons win 27-20
Eagles at 49ers: This one will come down to the wire. I like the 49ers at home to beat the Eagles with a slow start to LeSean McCoy's season and hope Kaepernick plays well against the bad defense of Philly. 49ers win 23-20
Saints at Cowboys: I like Drew Brees against a really bad Cowboy's defense and demolish the Cowboys. Look for the Saints to try to establish the running game early and often to open up the play action game. Saints win 41-31
Patriots at Chiefs: I like the Patriots to capitalize on the Chief's slow start and get a big victory on the road. Brady will dissect the secondary and the Patriots defense will shut down the passing game. Patriots win 27-14
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