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Predictions for Week 2:

Chicago Bears @ Green Bay Packers

The Bears won’t be able to slow down the Packers’ passing game the way the 49ers did, but Green Bay will struggle with Chicago’s passing attack too. The Packers will not drop two in a row at home to start the season. They were able to sack Alex Smith four times and they will definitely get at Cutler as well. Expect a closely-contested bounce-back win from Green Bay on Thursday night.

Prediction:  Packers 31 Bears 28

Cleveland Browns @ Cincinnati Bengals

The Browns’ defense was impressive against Philly, but the Bengals’ offense will be more balanced, and the Browns showed a weakness against the run. How long will the Browns stick with Brandon Weeden?  The Bengals have a decent defense and a true playmaker on the offensive side of the ball in A.J. Green, along with a good young quarterback in Andy Dalton. Cincy shut’s down Weeden en route to a big win.

Prediction:  Bengals 28 Browns 10

New Orleans Saints @ Carolina Panthers

The Saints shouldn’t have to pass 50 times against a Panthers defense that can’t stop the run. Expect a big day from Pierre Thomas, Mark Ingram and Darren Sproles as the Saints pick up their first win. This game has “collateral damage” written all over it, as the Saints will look to take out their aggressions from Week 1 on the Panthers who, defensively, aren’t there yet.

Prediction:  Saints 35 Panthers 21

New York Jets @ Pittsburgh Steelers

Two hard-hitting defenses face off. Mark Sanchez quieted doubters in game 1. A banged up Pittsburgh roster is looking worse by the day. The Jets’ defensive line should feast after a famine against the Bills last week. The offensive line dominated a talented Bills defensive unit who recorded only one pressure. If Mark Sanchez can get into a rhythm against a suspect Steelers secondary, this could get ugly.

Prediction:  Jets 24 Steelers 23

Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ New York Giants

The Giants need to get back on track, and the average Tampa passing game helps. As long as New York can bottle up Doug Martin, they should get back to an even record. The Bucs pulled off a big win over Carolina, but the G-Men have a different level of pass rush. This will be a huge test for Josh Freeman, and I don’t think the Bucs can score enough points to hold off the Giants.

Prediction:  Giants 30 Buccaneers 17

The Chippers Top 5

Predictions for Week 1:

Atlanta Falcons @ Kansas City Chiefs

Without Tamba Hali and Brandon Flowers, the Chiefs will not be able to stop Julio Jones and Roddy White. Kansas City’s offense is not good enough to win shootouts, even at home. The Chiefs have a lot of great football ahead of them, but they’re running into a bit of a buzzsaw in Week 1. The Falcons just have too much offensive firepower to be stopped this week.

Prediction: Falcons 27, Chiefs 21

Buffalo Bills @ New York Jets

Expect Buffalo to come out on top. The Jets offense has been woefully bad in the preseason, while Buffalo has looked good. Mario Williams and the Buffalo defensive line should tee off against an overmatched Jets offensive line on their way to rattling Mark Sanchez. Don’t expect many points in this one.

Prediction: Bills 16 Jets 10

 San Francisco 49ers @ Green Bay Packers

The 49ers have the defense to make things tough on the Packers, but they won’t be able to stop them. Once the Packers get ahead, the SF offense lacks the firepower to catch up. So even if they do slow Green Bay down, it won’t be enough. The 49ers will find success pounding the football with Frank Gore and friends. In the end, the Packers make one more play than the Niners.

Prediction: Packers 27, 49ers 20

Carolina Panthers @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are putting some great things together, but the Panthers already have a good thing going of their own. Cam Newton aside, the Buccaneers are going to have serious trouble stopping the Panthers rushing attack. Add in a quarterback who can beat opponents any way he wants, and this could get ugly in a hurry if Josh Freeman doesn’t keep pace.  This should be a great game.

Prediction: Panthers 24 Buccaneers 14

Pittsburgh Steelers @ Denver Broncos

What – you think I wasn’t going to pick this one?  Steelers defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau will undoubtedly test Manning early to see just how in-sync the Broncos are on offense early. Even without Ryan Clark, Pittsburgh will be able to pressure Manning. This will be a great test for both clubs with Denver coming out on top in the new Peyton Place.

Prediction: Broncos 21 Steelers 17

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