This week will be a big for many 2-0 and 0-2 teams in the league, but none will be bigger then the (0-2) Dallas Cowboys paying a visit to Reliant Stadium to take on the (2-0) Houston Texans.
The Cowboys drop to 0-2 for the first time since 2001 and have the most pressure out of any team this week. There's no way "America's Team" can go to Houston and fall to 0-3 this week. Tony Romo must find a way to run his offense much better and motivate his receivers to catch and hold on to the football. I blame his receivers for all three of the Cowboys turnovers against the Chicago Bears last week. Romo and his receivers can redeem themselves this week against the Texans pass defense, that has allowed 822 passing yards and four touchdowns in the first two games of the season.
There running backs have been a disgrace in their first two games of the season. They have averaged on 69.5 rushing yards a game and have ran the ball only 42 times. Last week, they only ran for 36 rushing yards on 20 carries. Now they have to figure out how to run through the Texans rushing defense, who are second in the league allowing only 31 rushing yards a game. If they don't get any better, they have to rely on Romo carry the offense without a running game and that's not good.
The Texans have had an impressive 2-0 start, including a big comeback win over the Washington Redskins last week and a win over the Colts in their home opener the previous week.
Matt Schuab threw 497 passings yards and three touchdowns including a big 34-yard TD pass to Andre Johnson late in the fourth quarter to tie the game at 27, followed by a Neil Rackers 34-yard field goal to defeat the Washington Redskins 30-27 in overtime.
Arian Foster, who leads the league in rushing with 300 rushing yards, should have a difficult time running through the Cowboys rush defense, who allow only 63.5 rushing yards.
Andre Johnson, who has caught the ball 15 times for 191 receiving yards and a touchdown so far this season, should be able to get plenty of touches this Sunday against the Cowboys passing defense that allows 215.5 yards a game.
Who ever's secondary will step up in this contest will win this football game.
I'm also looking forward to see if Jay Cutler and the Bears will carry the momentum from last week when they host the Packers on Monday Night. Let's see how the Jets defense will step up without Darrelle Revis when they head to Miami to take on the Dolphins. Don't forget about the big showdown in New Orleans when Drew Brees and the Saints host Matt Ryan and the Falcons. Personally I'm anxious to see if Brett Favre and the Vikings offense will get it together when they host the Lions. Let's see if Chris Johnson, who ran 16 carries for only 34 rushing yards, will be able to run on the Giants rushing attack, which allows 124.5 rushing yards a game. Take a look at my picks and let the debates begin.
Must-See Games of the Week!!!!!
(0-2) Cowboys over (2-0) Texans
(2-0) Packers over (2-0) Bears
(1-1) Falcons over (2-0) Saints
(2-0) Dolphins over (1-1) Jets
Good Games but not as Great!!!!!
(1-1) Titans over (1-1) Giants
(1-1) Colts over (1-1) Broncos
Worth Checking Out!!!!!
(1-1) Eagles over (1-1) Jaguars
(1-1) Chargers over (1-1) Seahawks
(2-0) Steelers over (2-0) Bucs
(0-2) Vikings over (0-2) Lions
(1-1) Bengals over (0-2) Panthers
(2-0) Chiefs over (0-2) 49ers
Lock Picks!!!!!
(2-0) Ravens over (0-2) Browns
(1-1) Patriots over (0-2) Bills
Find Something Else To Do!!!!!
(1-1) Redskins over (0-2) Rams
(0-2) Cardinals over (1-1) Raiders
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