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2006 Week 2 NFL
Raiders (0-1) @ Ravens (1-0)- Line was posted at -8 during the Raiders' Monday night fiasco, was quickly jumped to 11.5 after Oakland allowed nine sacks, gained only 129 total yards in 27-0 loss, just second time they were shut out in Coliseum, and their seventh loss in row, dating back to last year. Now they face Ravens, who held Bucs to 26 rushing yards, 142 total yards in similar 27-0 thrashing, Since '02, Oakland is 11-25 vs spread after a loss. This is Raiders' first visit to Maryland since '98; average total in last four series games is 26.8.
Texans (0-1) @ Colts (1-0)- These teams played twice in four-week span in middle of last season; Colts won both (38-20/31-17), outgaining Houston, 856-348. Indy is 8-0 vs Houston, winning four games at this site by average of 18 points; Colts won four of last five home openers, with only one of wins by less than 14 points. Houston is 24-17 vs spread after a loss; last week vs Philly, in first game of Kubiak era, Texans allowed five sacks and were just 3-11 on third down; Eagles outgained them 441-241. Colts are 22-13 vs spread after a win.
Browns (0-1) @ Bengals (1-0)- Cleveland was outgained 326-186 at home by Saints last week, with NO converting 9-18 on third down; trouble looms vs diverse Bengal squad that won by two TDs in rain at Arrowhead. Browns were 7-3 vs spread after loss last year; they lost twice to Bengals last year (13-27/20-23), allowing 333 rushing yards. Average total in last four series games is 60. Bengals won last two home openers, Browns are 4-2 in last six road openers, with four of last five going over total. Loss of WR Jurevicius hurts primitive Cleveland passing game.
Bills (0-1) @ Dolphins (0-1)- Mike Mularkey voluntarily went from head coach of Bills to offensive coordinator in Miami, which makes this division tilt little more spicy; only Dolphin win in last four series games was 24-23 here last year, game where Fish were 34-65/361 passing, winning by single point despite 434-294 edge in total yards. Bills allowed 183 yards on ground in Foxboro last week, but held Brady to 11-23 thru air; total yardage was 319-240 Pats, with Bills losing despite +2 turnover ratio. Miami ran for 38 yards in Pittsburgh; do they miss Ricky Williams?
Lions (0-1) @ Bears (1-0)- Detroit has been awful on road in Millen era, losing four of last five road openers, with losses by 22,28,25,32 points. Lovie Smith's defense vs Mike Martz' offense; they know each other well, having been together in St Louis. Bears held Favre to 14 first downs and 267 total yards last week in 26-0 road win; they've covered only two of last six home openers (third year in row their home opener is vs Lions). Lions lost four of last five visits to this site, with only one of four losses by more than eight points- they ran ball for only 38 yards last week. Four of last five series totals were 36 or less.
Panthers (0-1) @ Vikings (1-0)- Vikings on short work week after impressive win Monday; they've covered just two of last seven home openers, and lost last three meetings vs Panthers by 11,7, 25 points. Carolina was awful last week in losing home opener for third year in row, gaining 215 yards and never entering red zone- Falcons outrushed them, 252-65. Panthers won four of last five road openers, losing only by FG at Miami last year; eight of their last nine road openers stayed under total. Carolina is 8-4 vs the spread after loss last two years, but their offense needs injured WR Smith back in lineup.
Buccaneers (0-1) @ Falcons (1-0)- Bucs knocked Atlanta out of playoffs last year with 27-24 OT win in Week 16, ninth Tampa win in last eleven series games- they've won five of last six visits to this site, in what is off-field rivalry due to McKay leaving Tampa to become GM in Atlanta. Falcons lost Abraham to groin injury during their dominating win at Carolina; they ran ball for 252 yards, while bucs were getting crushed 27-0 at home by Ravens. Tampa Bay won six of last seven road openers, but were favored in five of them; under is 11-2 in their last thirteen road openers.
Saints (1-0) @ Packers (0-1)- Saints were 2-2 last year after winning "home opener" in San Antonio; then they went to Lambeau and lost 52-3, game that started 1-11 skid; total yardage in game was just 309-254, Pack, but Saints had five turnovers and went 3-and-out seven times on 14 drives with Brooks at QB. With Brees under center, Saints were 9-18 on third down in win last week, using talented skill players to move chains. Pack got shut out by tough Bear defense. Green Bay facing easier foe than last week, while Saints moving slightly up in class, especially facing Favre, who hails from Saint country.
Patriots (1-0) @ Jets (1-0)- Patriots won last six times teams met, with only one of six by less than six points; they've won last five series games at this site, by average of 14 points. Jets won last week despite kicking woes; Nugent missed PAT and two short FGs. Rushing yards in Patriots' two series wins last year (16-3/
31-21) was 297-81. Rookie Maroney gives Patriots two-headed ground threat, but depleted WR corps makes it harder on Brady to pass (11-23/136 last week). Not only is Mangini Belichick disciple, but subplot of Branch tampering charges looms over this game.
Rams (1-0) @ 49ers (0-1)- Home side won seven of last nine games in series, with Rams dropping three of last four at this site. Niners swept Rams last year for first time since '98; St Louis lost last four road openers, are 0-6 vs spread in last six. 49ers lost in Arizona, as Redbirds passed for 283 yards and were 7-14 n third down, scoring 34 points despite 11 penalties. Rams were awful in red zone, kicking three FGs in four trips and converting just 3-15 on third down, but they ran for 125 yards and showed more balance than in recent years. Loss of C McCollum hurts Ram OL. Niners were 0-9 on third down last week.
Cardinals (1-0) @ Seahawks (1-0)- Arizona has potent offense (23-37/283 passing last week, 34 pts despite 11-85 penalties), but stiffer test this week at defending NFC champs who've won six of last seven series games, including last three at this site by 18,3,25 pts. Seattle misses All-Pro G Hutchinson; they had only 91 yards rushing at Detroit. Cards' defense allowed 27 points last week, despite 49ers' 0-9 on third down. Seattle won last three home openers by 17,34,3 points; their last five home openers stayed under total. Arizona lost last four road openers, by 8,18,7,23 pts, but this is first time they've had Week 2 road opener since moving to desert 10 years ago.
Titans (0-1) @ Chargers (1-0)- Big home favorite in non-division game after Monday night win over arch-rival; good spot for letdown for Charger club that sat on early 13-0 lead Monday, letting first-time starter Rivers throw only 11 passes. San Diego has nine sacks Monday, allowing just 129 total yards. Bolts lost last three home openers, allowing 33 ppg; Titans lost five of last six road openers, scoring 10.5. Chargers are 14-5-1 vs spread in game after a win last two years. Over last four seasons, Titans are 12-19 vs spread after a loss.
Chiefs (0-1) @ Broncos (0-1)- Huard gets not at QB for injured Green; tough spot for sub QB, at site where Chiefs lost last five visits by average of 14 points. Home side won ten of last eleven series games, with the average total in last nine meetings, 56.9. Denver is 6-0 vs spread in last six home openers, winning all six by average of 13 pts; they're 12-3 vs spread in last fifteen home openers. Chiefs won four of last five road openers, with only loss here two years ago (24-34, +3). Edwards was 3-2 in road openers with Jets. Denver was 8-0 SU at home last year (6-2 vs spread as home favorite).
Giants (0-1) @ Eagles (1-0)- Eagles were 0-6 vs NFC East last year, so this is huge game for them, since they'd go two games up on Giants and Sunday night's loser. Giants lost four of last five visits to Philly, with last three losses here by 14,18,14 points. Eagles looked sharp last week in win at Houston, with 441-241 edge in yardage. Newly acquired Stallworth gave Philly home run threat at WR, and he did it with his mouth shut. Eagles won three of last four home openers, scoring 44,31,42 pts in wins, 0 in the loss. Giants lost last two road openers, allowing 31,45 points; five of their last six road openers went over total, as have five of Eagles' last seven home openers. .
Redskins (0-1) @ Cowboys (0-1)- Loser here drops to 0-2, and if Eagles beat Giants, two games out of NFC East lead, so much urgency here. Washington beat Cowboys twice last year, ending 1-14 skid vs Dallas, and nine-game losing streak at this site, scoring two TDs in last 5:00 to erase seemingly safe 13-0 lead. Neither side was sharp on offense in opening losses; Skins had three FGs and TD in red zone, while Dallas had three pts in pair of red zone drives, and also threw three picks, further fueling rumors that Bledsoe is on way out as Cowboy starting QB. Short week for Redskins, who played Monday night.
Steelers (1-0) @ Jaguars (1-0)- Have to wait and see if Big Ben plays for Steelers, who've won three of last four visits to this site. Visitor won last three series games, all of which were decided by two or less points, or in OT. Underrated Jags won in OT at Heinz last year; they rallied from down 10-0 to beat Dallas last week, scoring three TDs in four red zone trips, and committing seven less penalties than Cowboys. Steelers held Miami to 38 rushing yards in opening win; Batch was 15-25/196 passing and 7-15 on third down, but Monday night road game would be much stiffer test for him. Jags lost leading pass rusher Hayward for season
Raiders (0-1) @ Ravens (1-0)- Line was posted at -8 during the Raiders' Monday night fiasco, was quickly jumped to 11.5 after Oakland allowed nine sacks, gained only 129 total yards in 27-0 loss, just second time they were shut out in Coliseum, and their seventh loss in row, dating back to last year. Now they face Ravens, who held Bucs to 26 rushing yards, 142 total yards in similar 27-0 thrashing, Since '02, Oakland is 11-25 vs spread after a loss. This is Raiders' first visit to Maryland since '98; average total in last four series games is 26.8.
Texans (0-1) @ Colts (1-0)- These teams played twice in four-week span in middle of last season; Colts won both (38-20/31-17), outgaining Houston, 856-348. Indy is 8-0 vs Houston, winning four games at this site by average of 18 points; Colts won four of last five home openers, with only one of wins by less than 14 points. Houston is 24-17 vs spread after a loss; last week vs Philly, in first game of Kubiak era, Texans allowed five sacks and were just 3-11 on third down; Eagles outgained them 441-241. Colts are 22-13 vs spread after a win.
Browns (0-1) @ Bengals (1-0)- Cleveland was outgained 326-186 at home by Saints last week, with NO converting 9-18 on third down; trouble looms vs diverse Bengal squad that won by two TDs in rain at Arrowhead. Browns were 7-3 vs spread after loss last year; they lost twice to Bengals last year (13-27/20-23), allowing 333 rushing yards. Average total in last four series games is 60. Bengals won last two home openers, Browns are 4-2 in last six road openers, with four of last five going over total. Loss of WR Jurevicius hurts primitive Cleveland passing game.
Bills (0-1) @ Dolphins (0-1)- Mike Mularkey voluntarily went from head coach of Bills to offensive coordinator in Miami, which makes this division tilt little more spicy; only Dolphin win in last four series games was 24-23 here last year, game where Fish were 34-65/361 passing, winning by single point despite 434-294 edge in total yards. Bills allowed 183 yards on ground in Foxboro last week, but held Brady to 11-23 thru air; total yardage was 319-240 Pats, with Bills losing despite +2 turnover ratio. Miami ran for 38 yards in Pittsburgh; do they miss Ricky Williams?
Lions (0-1) @ Bears (1-0)- Detroit has been awful on road in Millen era, losing four of last five road openers, with losses by 22,28,25,32 points. Lovie Smith's defense vs Mike Martz' offense; they know each other well, having been together in St Louis. Bears held Favre to 14 first downs and 267 total yards last week in 26-0 road win; they've covered only two of last six home openers (third year in row their home opener is vs Lions). Lions lost four of last five visits to this site, with only one of four losses by more than eight points- they ran ball for only 38 yards last week. Four of last five series totals were 36 or less.
Panthers (0-1) @ Vikings (1-0)- Vikings on short work week after impressive win Monday; they've covered just two of last seven home openers, and lost last three meetings vs Panthers by 11,7, 25 points. Carolina was awful last week in losing home opener for third year in row, gaining 215 yards and never entering red zone- Falcons outrushed them, 252-65. Panthers won four of last five road openers, losing only by FG at Miami last year; eight of their last nine road openers stayed under total. Carolina is 8-4 vs the spread after loss last two years, but their offense needs injured WR Smith back in lineup.
Buccaneers (0-1) @ Falcons (1-0)- Bucs knocked Atlanta out of playoffs last year with 27-24 OT win in Week 16, ninth Tampa win in last eleven series games- they've won five of last six visits to this site, in what is off-field rivalry due to McKay leaving Tampa to become GM in Atlanta. Falcons lost Abraham to groin injury during their dominating win at Carolina; they ran ball for 252 yards, while bucs were getting crushed 27-0 at home by Ravens. Tampa Bay won six of last seven road openers, but were favored in five of them; under is 11-2 in their last thirteen road openers.
Saints (1-0) @ Packers (0-1)- Saints were 2-2 last year after winning "home opener" in San Antonio; then they went to Lambeau and lost 52-3, game that started 1-11 skid; total yardage in game was just 309-254, Pack, but Saints had five turnovers and went 3-and-out seven times on 14 drives with Brooks at QB. With Brees under center, Saints were 9-18 on third down in win last week, using talented skill players to move chains. Pack got shut out by tough Bear defense. Green Bay facing easier foe than last week, while Saints moving slightly up in class, especially facing Favre, who hails from Saint country.
Patriots (1-0) @ Jets (1-0)- Patriots won last six times teams met, with only one of six by less than six points; they've won last five series games at this site, by average of 14 points. Jets won last week despite kicking woes; Nugent missed PAT and two short FGs. Rushing yards in Patriots' two series wins last year (16-3/
31-21) was 297-81. Rookie Maroney gives Patriots two-headed ground threat, but depleted WR corps makes it harder on Brady to pass (11-23/136 last week). Not only is Mangini Belichick disciple, but subplot of Branch tampering charges looms over this game.
Rams (1-0) @ 49ers (0-1)- Home side won seven of last nine games in series, with Rams dropping three of last four at this site. Niners swept Rams last year for first time since '98; St Louis lost last four road openers, are 0-6 vs spread in last six. 49ers lost in Arizona, as Redbirds passed for 283 yards and were 7-14 n third down, scoring 34 points despite 11 penalties. Rams were awful in red zone, kicking three FGs in four trips and converting just 3-15 on third down, but they ran for 125 yards and showed more balance than in recent years. Loss of C McCollum hurts Ram OL. Niners were 0-9 on third down last week.
Cardinals (1-0) @ Seahawks (1-0)- Arizona has potent offense (23-37/283 passing last week, 34 pts despite 11-85 penalties), but stiffer test this week at defending NFC champs who've won six of last seven series games, including last three at this site by 18,3,25 pts. Seattle misses All-Pro G Hutchinson; they had only 91 yards rushing at Detroit. Cards' defense allowed 27 points last week, despite 49ers' 0-9 on third down. Seattle won last three home openers by 17,34,3 points; their last five home openers stayed under total. Arizona lost last four road openers, by 8,18,7,23 pts, but this is first time they've had Week 2 road opener since moving to desert 10 years ago.
Titans (0-1) @ Chargers (1-0)- Big home favorite in non-division game after Monday night win over arch-rival; good spot for letdown for Charger club that sat on early 13-0 lead Monday, letting first-time starter Rivers throw only 11 passes. San Diego has nine sacks Monday, allowing just 129 total yards. Bolts lost last three home openers, allowing 33 ppg; Titans lost five of last six road openers, scoring 10.5. Chargers are 14-5-1 vs spread in game after a win last two years. Over last four seasons, Titans are 12-19 vs spread after a loss.
Chiefs (0-1) @ Broncos (0-1)- Huard gets not at QB for injured Green; tough spot for sub QB, at site where Chiefs lost last five visits by average of 14 points. Home side won ten of last eleven series games, with the average total in last nine meetings, 56.9. Denver is 6-0 vs spread in last six home openers, winning all six by average of 13 pts; they're 12-3 vs spread in last fifteen home openers. Chiefs won four of last five road openers, with only loss here two years ago (24-34, +3). Edwards was 3-2 in road openers with Jets. Denver was 8-0 SU at home last year (6-2 vs spread as home favorite).
Giants (0-1) @ Eagles (1-0)- Eagles were 0-6 vs NFC East last year, so this is huge game for them, since they'd go two games up on Giants and Sunday night's loser. Giants lost four of last five visits to Philly, with last three losses here by 14,18,14 points. Eagles looked sharp last week in win at Houston, with 441-241 edge in yardage. Newly acquired Stallworth gave Philly home run threat at WR, and he did it with his mouth shut. Eagles won three of last four home openers, scoring 44,31,42 pts in wins, 0 in the loss. Giants lost last two road openers, allowing 31,45 points; five of their last six road openers went over total, as have five of Eagles' last seven home openers. .
Redskins (0-1) @ Cowboys (0-1)- Loser here drops to 0-2, and if Eagles beat Giants, two games out of NFC East lead, so much urgency here. Washington beat Cowboys twice last year, ending 1-14 skid vs Dallas, and nine-game losing streak at this site, scoring two TDs in last 5:00 to erase seemingly safe 13-0 lead. Neither side was sharp on offense in opening losses; Skins had three FGs and TD in red zone, while Dallas had three pts in pair of red zone drives, and also threw three picks, further fueling rumors that Bledsoe is on way out as Cowboy starting QB. Short week for Redskins, who played Monday night.
Steelers (1-0) @ Jaguars (1-0)- Have to wait and see if Big Ben plays for Steelers, who've won three of last four visits to this site. Visitor won last three series games, all of which were decided by two or less points, or in OT. Underrated Jags won in OT at Heinz last year; they rallied from down 10-0 to beat Dallas last week, scoring three TDs in four red zone trips, and committing seven less penalties than Cowboys. Steelers held Miami to 38 rushing yards in opening win; Batch was 15-25/196 passing and 7-15 on third down, but Monday night road game would be much stiffer test for him. Jags lost leading pass rusher Hayward for season
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