Week 2 Preview

Five Big Games

- Bears vs. Packers: Green Bay is featured in the biggest matchup for the second week in a row. Aaron Rodgers is still Aaron Rodgers, but the 49ers really exposed some weaknesses in the Packers: no rushing game, can't stop the pass, can't stop the run. And guess what, the Bears have a better quarterback, better receivers, and better running backs than the 49ers, and a defense that is at least comparable. No one thinks the Super Bowl favorite Packers can start 0-2, but the Bears are looking to make a statement.

- Lions vs. 49ers: Two playoff teams meet in the anticipated rematch of "The Handshake Heard 'Round the World" on Sunday Night Football. San Francisco looks like the best team in the NFC and the high-powered Lions struggled against the Rams. But they still have a very powerful offense and several playmakers on defense.

Broncos vs. Falcons: Falcons are 26-6 at home since Matt Ryan came to town and coming off an incredible offensive display in Kansas City a week ago. The Denver Mannings Broncos are also coming off an impressive win and give the Falcons offense a much more challenging defense. Peyton Manning is on the road but back in a dome.

- Ravens vs. Eagles: Two teams that were picked to win their divisions face off in a big inter-conference battle. The teams are coming off very different wins: Joe Flacco was brilliant and the Ravens destroyed the Bengals; Michael Vick was terrible and the Eagles barely squeaked by the bad Browns. As crazy as it seems, I think a Ravens letdown is possible, especially with a shorter week and going on the road, and the Eagles couldn't play as sloppy as Week 1 (could they?).

- Jets vs. Steelers: Steelers are coming off a tough loss in Denver and the Jets are coming off an improbable beat-down of the Bills. Pittsburgh should be getting Ryan Clark and Rashard Mendenhall back, while the Jets may be without all pro cornerback Derelle Revis. Steelers are looking to avoid starting 0-2 and the Jets are trying to prove they are legit. Remember the last time Steeles faced Tim Tebow?

Upset Alert

Seahawks over Cowboys
Eagles over Ravens
(1-1 last week)

Miller's Fearless Picks

(0-4 last week; Ouch! got some ground to make up)

- Giants over Bucs. G-Men viewing this as a must-win game after an embarrassing home loss to Cowboys. Bucs already got their first win. 34-20

- Steelers over Jets. Another case of a desperate team against a 1-0 team not expected to win. Steelers will put up a lot more defensive pressure than Buffalo. 35-15

- Bears over Packers. Face it, Bears are the better team and are ready to make a statement. Packers won't be able to stop Marshall or Forte/Bush. 28-24

- Chiefs over Bills. Both teams looking for their first win. Jamaal Charles and Peyton Hillis will top 200 rushing yards. Some players coming back for the Chiefs on defense and will give Ryan Fitzpatrick headache. 24-19

The Rest of the Games

Bengals 30, Browns 13
Vikings 20, Colts 17
Raiders 31, Dolphins 20
Patriots 40, Cardinals 17
Eagles 24, Ravens 23
Saints 38, Panthers 31
Texans 35, Jaguars 28
Redskins 25, Rams 22
Seahawks 24, Cowboys 20
Chargers 21, Titans 20
49ers 30, Lions 24
Falcons 28, Broncos 21
(9-3 last week)