Jacksonville vs. Atlanta Under of 35

This game probably has the intrigue of the nation behind it. A most unexciting Falcons squad versus a Jaguars squad that did absolutely nothing in week one of the season. Well, actually nobody will be watching this game except for me because I think easy money can be won.

Last week the Jaguars defense played a sneaky offense in the Titans and did not do that bad of a job. They did give up 262 yards of offense rushing but Vince Young only threw for 86 yards versus them. This week they get perhaps a inferior QB in Joey Harrington and should be able to handle him. Yes Warrick Dunn and Jerious Norwood will run and run and run but that is good for any under in that the clock keeps on rolling.

On the other hand you have a bad Jacksonville offense versus a decent Falcons offense. The one thing that scares me in this match-up is that if Jones-Drew and Taylor run the ball well they could score a lot of points. I still feel though that the Falcons and Bobby Petrino can stack the box and make David Gerrard throw the ball which he hasn't shown he can do and win.

Scariest part for me about this under is the propensity for each team to turn the ball over and the defense scoring touchdowns. I don't think it will happen though and expect a low scoring, boring game. So take the under of 35 and maybe I might win won this week.

My Prediction: Jacksonville 17 Atlanta 9

My Record: 0-2-1

Some other games of note:

• The Bengals (-7.5) go up north to meet their Ohio rival the Cleveland Browns in Paul Brown stadium. The Bengals looked solid last week in beating the Ravens and the Browns looked awful in getting hammered by the Steelers. Take the Bengals only giving a touchdown.
• The 49ers (+3) travel to St Louis where Frank Gore has been unbelievable. The 49ers squeaked by the Cardinals last week but Alex Smith showed great poise in the final two minutes of the game to lead a game winning drive. The Rams looked bad at home and do not look like they will be getting any better with the loss of hall of fame LT Orlando Pace. Take the 49ers getting a field goal.
• The Cowboys (-4) travel to Miami where they should be able to hold a bad Miami offense to less then 30 points. Dallas can put up over 30 points. With the Cowboys only giving 4 points I love the Cowboys and Mr. Romo.
• The Saints (-4.5) travel to Tampa Bay with a needed win in their mind. Drew Brees will come out firing and maybe Sean Payton will decide to try and get the ground game going with Deuce McAllister. Tampa Bay is reeling and if Jeff Garcia is feeling any after effects of his concussion last week Luke McCown will have to come in and that spells bad things for the Bucs. Take the Saints giving 4.5 on the road.

I'll be back later today with a preview of the matchup everyone has been waiting for tonight between the Patriots (cheaters) and the Chargers (whiners).