Fun fact. The St Louis Rams blitzed more than any team including the Cardinals in 2014. Bet you guys didn't know that!
Week 1 certainly had some surprises, and in fact none of us got our predictions right last week which I found pretty surprising. However, I believe this week should be a little easier to judge.
As things stand right now:
Rams 1-0 1-0 DIV
Cards 1-0
49ers 1-0
Hawks 0-1 0-1 DIV
The Rams currently sit atop of the Division because of their divisional win over the Seahawks, and will be traveling to face the dysfunctional Washington Redskins. In saying that, the Rams should still be at the top of the Division after two weeks, with Rex continuing to enjoy looking down upon us from the Heavens as he foretold. Part of me also wants to believe that Jeff Fisher will be Jeff Fisher and be blown out 31-6 however I just think the Redskins are in a very very bad position roster wise, and lack a coach that is a true leader. Just watch the videos of him flip flopping on Griffin so much it'd make a politician bluff. Rams should take this one soundly and as a result.... 2-0
The Cardinals will travel to Chicago to take on the Bears who are now being coached by John Fox. While the expectations aren't extremely high in Chicago this year, it would seem between Fox and Fangio they should have a better coached team. It appears as if they will be asking Matt Forte to carry the load so Cutler can't Cutler. Matt Forte I think is going to give us some problems this week as well as Bennett. As I said last week, we have some big concerns at ILB and NT at the moment. However on Offense this should be a good matchup for us. The Bears appear as if they are going to have a hard time generating much pressure this year, and our offense is built around more complex and slow developing route trees. We should have some good matchups against their corners. I think Arizona should be favored this week as they are the better team. 2-0
The 49ers will travel to Pittsburgh for yet another 10 AM start like the three teams above. It is still really hard to get a feel for this team with all of the roster and coaching turnover. I think this will be a great test to see where the team really stands. The offense will be going up against one of the weaker Defenses this year as the Steelers are expected to have a significant decline. However, I do think the Steelers offense with Big Ben should be able to exploit the 49ers Defense. I think in the end this game will kind of temper some expectations in regards to SF. While I think SF will play a decent game, I still think they finish this week with a loss. More so because the Steelers offense will be too much for the 49ers Defense 1-1
Seattle will travel to Green Bay who just lost another player for the year, and I believe have a few players suspended which I don't think will matter this week. The Hawks lost 4 of their 5 games on the road last year and I think they lose this one too. I've never made a prediction like this before but it may be the first two possession loss for Seattle in a very long time. Im guessing a 9-10 point loss on this one and here is why. I believe Aaron Rodgers will be able to get his team out to an early lead this week against a secondary that is still trying to find it's way without Kam Chancellor. Seattle plays more of a ball control style offense and the running game could very well be taken away from them if they fall behind early. When Lynch doesnt get the ball, they lose. I believe they will try to run early and often, but Rodgers will be too much for them at home. They lose this game, and start off 0-2. (Still win the division this year)
I think after week 2 the standings will look like this
Stl 2-0
AZ 2-0
SF 1-1
SEA 0-2
HAWKSFANSINCEDAY1: 3-1
FADE: 2-2
SF49ER: 2-2
LALOOSH: 1-3
SHADOWHAWK: 1-3
CLUTCHDJ: 1-3
MIZZOU: 1-3
LONDON12: 1-3
HASSELBECK: 1-3
SeahawksTopGear: 1-3
RINGLESS: 1-3
MARVIN49: 1-3
KEARLY: 0-2 (didn't make clear predictions for NO-AZ or Min-SF)
SPORTS HERNIA: 0-4
SALISHHAWKFAN: 0-4
POPEYEJONES: 0-4
ELCALIENTE: 0-4
Week 1 certainly had some surprises, and in fact none of us got our predictions right last week which I found pretty surprising. However, I believe this week should be a little easier to judge.
As things stand right now:
Rams 1-0 1-0 DIV
Cards 1-0
49ers 1-0
Hawks 0-1 0-1 DIV
The Rams currently sit atop of the Division because of their divisional win over the Seahawks, and will be traveling to face the dysfunctional Washington Redskins. In saying that, the Rams should still be at the top of the Division after two weeks, with Rex continuing to enjoy looking down upon us from the Heavens as he foretold. Part of me also wants to believe that Jeff Fisher will be Jeff Fisher and be blown out 31-6 however I just think the Redskins are in a very very bad position roster wise, and lack a coach that is a true leader. Just watch the videos of him flip flopping on Griffin so much it'd make a politician bluff. Rams should take this one soundly and as a result.... 2-0
The Cardinals will travel to Chicago to take on the Bears who are now being coached by John Fox. While the expectations aren't extremely high in Chicago this year, it would seem between Fox and Fangio they should have a better coached team. It appears as if they will be asking Matt Forte to carry the load so Cutler can't Cutler. Matt Forte I think is going to give us some problems this week as well as Bennett. As I said last week, we have some big concerns at ILB and NT at the moment. However on Offense this should be a good matchup for us. The Bears appear as if they are going to have a hard time generating much pressure this year, and our offense is built around more complex and slow developing route trees. We should have some good matchups against their corners. I think Arizona should be favored this week as they are the better team. 2-0
The 49ers will travel to Pittsburgh for yet another 10 AM start like the three teams above. It is still really hard to get a feel for this team with all of the roster and coaching turnover. I think this will be a great test to see where the team really stands. The offense will be going up against one of the weaker Defenses this year as the Steelers are expected to have a significant decline. However, I do think the Steelers offense with Big Ben should be able to exploit the 49ers Defense. I think in the end this game will kind of temper some expectations in regards to SF. While I think SF will play a decent game, I still think they finish this week with a loss. More so because the Steelers offense will be too much for the 49ers Defense 1-1
Seattle will travel to Green Bay who just lost another player for the year, and I believe have a few players suspended which I don't think will matter this week. The Hawks lost 4 of their 5 games on the road last year and I think they lose this one too. I've never made a prediction like this before but it may be the first two possession loss for Seattle in a very long time. Im guessing a 9-10 point loss on this one and here is why. I believe Aaron Rodgers will be able to get his team out to an early lead this week against a secondary that is still trying to find it's way without Kam Chancellor. Seattle plays more of a ball control style offense and the running game could very well be taken away from them if they fall behind early. When Lynch doesnt get the ball, they lose. I believe they will try to run early and often, but Rodgers will be too much for them at home. They lose this game, and start off 0-2. (Still win the division this year)
I think after week 2 the standings will look like this
Stl 2-0
AZ 2-0
SF 1-1
SEA 0-2
HAWKSFANSINCEDAY1: 3-1
FADE: 2-2
SF49ER: 2-2
LALOOSH: 1-3
SHADOWHAWK: 1-3
CLUTCHDJ: 1-3
MIZZOU: 1-3
LONDON12: 1-3
HASSELBECK: 1-3
SeahawksTopGear: 1-3
RINGLESS: 1-3
MARVIN49: 1-3
KEARLY: 0-2 (didn't make clear predictions for NO-AZ or Min-SF)
SPORTS HERNIA: 0-4
SALISHHAWKFAN: 0-4
POPEYEJONES: 0-4
ELCALIENTE: 0-4