Derrick Rose nasty dunks vs KNICKS!!!!!!!!!!!

Kobe Bryant says awful slur to a REF!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dwight Howard dunks on Jrue Holiday.....LOL!!!!!!!!!!

Bart Scott going off after big win over Patriots!!!!!!!

"Ron's NFL WILD CARD PLAYOFF PREVIEW" by Ronald Carthen

First of all let me apology for not doing a lot of writing for a while. I needed a very long break to reevaluate what I want to do with the site. Now let's get ready for this weekend's big NFL Wild Card Weekend. I'm ready to see if Michael Vick and the Eagles are ready to beat the Packers, Peyton Manning taking it to Rex Ryan once again, if the Ravens can be road warriors once again in the postseason, and will a 7-9 playoff team will have much success against the Super Bowl defending champs. Let's look at this weekend's big games and let the debates begin.

Saints will beat the 7-9 Seahawks but it may be closer then you think!!!!!!!
- This will be the Saints 3rd game in 12 days
- Chris Ivory (foot) and Pierre Thomas (ankle) will be on the Injured Reserve for the entire postseason, which will leave Julius Jones and Reggie Bush to carry the load 
- Saints are 0-3 all-time in road playoff games
- Drew Brees led the NFC with 4,620 passing yards and 33 touchdown passes, but threw 22 interceptions this season. He only threw 11 interceptions last season.
- (7-9) Seahawks are the first losing team in playoff history to win a division title
- Matt Hasselbeck has won his last four home playoff games
- Hasselbeck's best two games in the last six seasons has come against the Saints (366 yards in a lost this season and 362 yards against them in 2007)
- The last defending Super Bowl champs to win a playoff game was the 2003 Patriots

Colts will beat the Jets but I'm a little nervous about this one!!!!!!! 
- This will be a rematch of last year's AFC Championship game, when the Colts beat the Jets 30-17 to advance to the Super Bowl
- Peyton Manning is 5-1 vs Rex Ryan's defenses and has thrown for 1,513 passing yards, 12 TD and 2 INT as well as 2-0 against him in the playoffs
- Manning has thrown for 4,700 passing yards, 33 TD and 17 INT this season
- The Colts are the first playoff team to not have a 500-yard rusher since the 1998 Packers. They finished 29th in the league in rushing with 1,483 yards
- The Jets tied for 4th with the Titans with 40 sacks this season
- Jets have lost 3 of the last 5 games and has given up 23.4 ppg in that span
- The Jets are 3rd in stopping the run allowing only 90.9 yards per game and 3.6 yards per carry

Ravens will beat the Chiefs and be the dominant road warriors that they are!!!!!!!
- The Ravens have played their last 5 postseason games on the road. They have gone 3-2 in that span.
- Ravens gave up only 17 points in the last 2 games. They rank 3rd in the league with allowing only 16.9 ppg
- Ray Lewis finished 5th with 139 tackles and Ed Reed led the league with 8 interceptions this season
- The Chiefs haven't been to the playoffs since 2006
- Chiefs are 1st in rushing with 2,627 total yards and 164.2 yards per game; Jamaal Charles finished 2nd in the league with 1,467 rushing yards this season.
- Dwayne Bowe finished with 1,162 receiving yards and an NFL-best 15 touchdown passes

Packers will upset Michael Vick and the Eagles!!!!!!!   
- The Packers have to win 3 road games to make it to the playoffs. They have lost their last 4 playoff games on the road.
- Packers finished the season 3-5 on the road....No team in playoff history has ever won the Super Bowl with a losing road record and no NFC sixth seed has ever advance to the Super Bowl
- The Packers finished 2nd in the league allowing only 15.0 ppg and forced 32 turnovers
- Michael Vick will play in his 1st playoff game since 2004 when he was with the Falcons
- The Eagles finished 4-4 at home this season, the worst of any playoff team this season
- Desean Jackson has 80 plays with 20 yards or more, the most of any team in the league     

"Ron's NFL Week 11 Picks" by Ronald Carthen

CAN'T MISS GAMES OF THE WEEK!!!!!
(7-2) Patriots over (6-3) Colts
(6-3) Eagles over (6-3) Giants
(6-3) Packers over (3-6) Vikings
(5-4) Raiders over (6-3) Steelers

GOOD BUT NOT AS GREAT GAMES!!!!!
(5-4) Titans over (4-5) Redskins
(7-2) Jets over (4-5) Texans
(7-2) Saints over (5-4) Seahawks

NOT BAD WORTH CHECKING OUT!!!!!
(4-5) Rams over (7-2) Falcons
(3-6) 49ers over (6-3) Bucs
(4-5) Chargers over (3-6) Broncos
(5-4) Chiefs over (3-6) Cardinals
(3-6) Browns over (5-4) Jaguars
(6-3) Bears over (5-4) Dolphins

LOCK PICK!!!!!
(6-3) Ravens over (1-8) Panthers

DON'T WAIST YOUR TIME!!!!!
(2-7) Cowboys over (2-7) Lions
(2-7) Bengals over (1-8) Bills

"Ron's NFL Week 9 Picks" by Ronald Carthen

CAN'T MISS GAMES OF THE WEEK!!!!!
(4-3) Eagles over (5-2) Colts
(5-2) Falcons over (5-2) Bucs
(4-4) Raiders over (5-2) Chiefs
(5-2) Ravens over (4-3) Dolphins

GOOD GAMES BUT NOT AS GREAT!!!!!
(5-2) Giants over (4-3) Seahawks
(5-2) Steelers over (2-5) Bengals
(4-3) Texans over (3-5) Chargers

NOT BAD WORTH CHECKING OUT!!!!!
(5-2) Jets over (2-5) Lions
(2-5) Vikings over (3-4) Cardinals
(0-7) Bills over (4-3) Bears
(6-1) Patriots over (2-5) Browns

LOCK PICKS!!!!!
(5-3) Packers over (1-6) Cowboys
(5-3) Saints over (1-6) Panthers

John Wall 360 Layup in an exhibition game!!!!

"Ron's NFL Week 8 Picks" by Ronald Carthen

I know some of you are sick of so many Brett Favre pictures in my article, but there's no way you can ignore the Favre and Brad Childress. The Vikings are 2-4 and are on the verge of possibly missing the playoffs. Thank to the Packers injuring Favre's ankle last week, his 291-game starting streak is in jeopardy when they head to Foxboro to visit Tom Brady and the Patriots.

Favre told ESPN's Ed Werder that his injuries have healed and expects to start on Sunday. 

I understand Favre has only seven touchdown passes and 10 interceptions, but I don't see Tavaris Jackson coming in and running the Vikings offense and winning at Gillette Stadium.

I believe he gives the team a better chance to wing but no matter who starts, I think the Patriots will win this game and give the Vikes a bigger hole in the NFC North.

Did anyone forget Randy Moss is making his return to Foxboro to face his former team? We all did thanks to the Favre drama.

Enjoy a good sports weekend and let the debates begin.

CAN'T MISS GAMES OF THE WEEK!!!!! 
(5-1) Patriots over (2-4) Vikings
(4-3) Packers over (5-1) Jets
(5-1) Steelers over (4-3) Saints
(4-2) Colts over (4-2) Texans

GOOD GAMES BUT NOT AS GREAT!!!!!
(2-5) Chargers over (5-2) Titans
(3-3) Dolphins over (2-4) Bengals

NOT BAD WORTH CHECKING OUT!!!!!
(1-5) Cowboys over (3-4) Jaguars
(1-5) Lions over (4-3) Redskins
(3-4) Raiders over (4-2) Seahawks
(3-3) Cardinals over (4-2) Bucs

LOCK PICK!!!!!
(4-2) Chiefs over (0-6) Bills

DON'T WAIST YOUR TIME!!!!!
(3-4) Rams over (1-5) Panthers
(2-5) Broncos over (1-6) 49ers (London)

Dwight Howard and Slim Chin "Fast Don't Lie" Adidas music video!!!!

"Ron's 2010-11 NBA Picks" by Ronald Carthen

Eastern Conference Playoff Teams
1) Miami Heat (Southeast Division)
2) Boston Celtics (Atlantic Divison)
3) Chicago Bulls (Central Division)
4) Orlando Magic
5) Atlanta Hawks
6) Milwaukee Bucks
7) New York Knicks
8) Washington Wizards

Western Conference Playoff Teams
1) Los Angeles Lakers (Pacific Division)
2) Dallas Mavericks (Southwest Division)
3) Oklahoma City Thunder (Northwest Division)
4) Utah Jazz
5) Denver Nuggets
6) San Antonio Spurs
7) Portland Trail Blazers
8) Phoenix Suns

Eastern Conference Champs
Heat over Celtics

Western Conference Champs
Lakers over Thunder

NBA Finals Champs
Lakers over Heat

MVP: Kevin Durant - Oklahoma City Thunder
Rookie of the Year:  John Wall - Washington Wizards
Coach of the Year: Erik Spoelstra - Miami Heat
Defensive Player of the Year: LeBron James - Miami Heat
Sixth Man of the Year: Jamal Crawford - Atlanta Hawks
Most Improved Player: JaVale McGee - Washington Wizards

1st All-NBA Team
C- Dwight Howard, Orlando Magic
PF- LeBron James, Miami Heat
SF- Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City Thunder
SG- Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers
PG- Deron Williams, Utah Jazz

2nd All-NBA Team
C- Amar'e Stoudimire, New York Knicks
PF- Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas Mavericks
SF- Carmelo Anthony, Denver Nuggets
SG- Dwyane Wade, Miami Heat
PG- Chirs Paul, New Orleans Hornets

3rd All-NBA Team
C- Pau Gasol, Los Angeles Lakers
PF- Chris Bosh, Miami Heat
SF- Paul Pierce, Boston Celtics
SG- Brandon Roy, Portland Trail Blazers
PG- Derrick Rose, Chicago Bulls

1st All-NBA Defensive Team
C- Dwight Howard, Orlando Magic
PF- LeBron James, Miami Heat
SF- Ron Artest, Los Angeles Lakers
SG- Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers
PG- Rajon Rondo, Boston Celtics

1st All-NBA Rookie Team
C- DeMarcus Cousins, Sacramento Kings
PF- Blake Griffin, Los Angeles Clippers
SF- Wesley Johnson, Minnesota Timberwolves
SG- Evan Turner, Philadelphia 76ers
PG- John Wall, Washington Wizards

LeBron James "Rise" Nike Commercial!!!!

"Ron's Week 7 NFL Picks" by Ronald Carthen

Thank goodness NFL Week 7 is coming up because the Yankees have pissed me off in the American League Championship Series against the Texas Rangers.

Tom Brady and the Patriots had a big emotional comeback win last week against the Baltimore Ravens. Now I'm ready to see how well they play at San Diego when they face the Chargers.

The big games of the week will be Brett Favre and the Vikings heading back to Lambeau Field to take on the Green Bay Packers and the Dallas Cowboys looking for their second win when they face the New York Giants.

Here are my picks and let the debates begin.

Can't Miss Games of the Week!!!!!   
(3-2) Packers over (2-3) Vikings
(1-4) Giants over (4-2) Giants
(4-2) Patriots over (2-4) Chargers

Good Games but not as Great!!!!!
(3-3) Redskins over (4-2) Bears
(4-2) Titans over (4-2) Eagles
(4-1) Steelers over (3-2) Dolphins

Not Bad Worth Checking Out!!!!!
(2-3) Bengals over (4-2) Falcons
(3-2) Chiefs over (3-3) Jaguars
(2-4) Broncos over (2-4) Raiders
(3-2) Seahawks over (3-2) Cardinals
(3-3) Rams over (3-2) Bucs

Lock Picks!!!!! 
(4-2) Ravens over (0-5) Bills
(4-2) Saints over (1-5) Browns

Don't Waist Your Time!!!!!
(1-5) 49ers over (0-5) Panthers

NFL may start suspending players for hits!!!!!! by Ronald Carthen

NFL executive vice president of football operations Ray Anderson said the league will may start suspending players for vicious hits in a game. I think they need to put this rule in place as soon as they possible, as a matter of fact, why not just put it in now. I understand we love to cheer for big hits in a football game, but when a player is hurt and his career could be over, that's when we have to look at each other and realize these players are humans and not superheros or animals.     

The vicious hits I saw in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh made it clear that it's time for players to start taking responsibility for intentional hits.

In the second quarter of the Falcons-Eagles game, Desean Jackson and Dunta Robinson had the biggest collision I've seen in the league in a very long time. Have a look for yourself.


Both very good players are very lucky to be walking after Robinson hit Jackson headfirst. If this incident doesn't make you think it's time to suspend players for helmet-to-helmet hits I don't know what will. The Eagles are going to miss Jackson next week when they travel to Nashville to take on the Titans.

In the Browns-Steelers game, James Harrison sidelined Joshua Cribbs and Mohamed Massaquoi with helmet-to-helmet hits and caused them to get concussions. What did Harrison have to say for intentionally knocking them out of the game, just take a look.

"I don't want to injure anybody. There's a big difference between being hurt and being injured. You get hurt, you shake it off and come back the next series or the next game. I try to hurt people."

When asked about his Joshua Cribbs dirty read what he said then watch the video.

"I thought Cribbs was asleep. A hit like that geeks you up, especially when you find out the guy is not really hurt, he's just sleeping. He's knocked out but he's going to be OK."

 

If the NFL is going to make an example out of someone, they need to make an example out of suspending Harrison for a game. You know and I know that was intentional and was ready to hurt players and take them out of the game at any cost. Then players would appreciate the fact they need to help their team.

My only concern is how officials will view as a vicious hit and suspend someone for unintentionally hitting someone. It's time for the NFL to do something now or careers will be cut short.            

"Ron's NFL Week 6 Picks" by Ronald Carthen

I'm not going to lie, this is going to be a tough week for me to pick some of these games. Nobody knows who's going to play due to injuries, everyone in the AFC South is 3-2, and we have the Cowboys and Vikings both at 1-3.

I promise you Brett Favre will play this Sunday even with elbow problems. This is such a big week for both the Vikes and Cowboys and no one can afford to lose this week. The loser of this game is going to get plenty of heat and more pressure to make it to the playoffs.

Check out my Week 6 picks and let the debates begin!!!

Can't Miss Games of the Week!!!!! 
(1-3) Vikings over (1-3) Cowboys
(3-1) Patriots over (4-1) Ravens
(3-2) Colts over (3-2) Redskins

Good Games but Not As Great!!!!!
(3-2) Eagles over (4-1) Falcons
(2-3) Broncos over (4-1) Jets
(4-2) Packers over (3-2) Dolphins
(3-1) Chiefs over (3-2) Texans

Not Bad Worth Checking Out!!!!!
(3-2) Titans over (3-2) Jaguars
(3-1) Bucs over (3-2) Saints
(3-2) Giants over (1-4) Lions
(4-1) Bears over (2-2) Seahawks
(2-3) Chargers over (2-3) Rams

Lock Pick!!!!!
(3-1) Steelers over (1-4) Browns

Don't Waist Your Time!!!!!
(0-5) 49ers over (2-3) Raiders

"Ron's NFL Week 5 Picks" by Ronald Carthen

What's going on everyone my picks bombed last week but it's okay this is my redemption week and I can't wait to check out the game of the week on Monday night when Brett Favre and the Vikings pay a visit to the New Meadowlands to face the New York Jets.

The Vikings truly needed Randy Moss back on the team so bad, especially when Favre has thrown only two touchdowns and six interceptions. I can't wait to see how the Favre and Moss experiment works for one year and one year only. Moss should be to make the offense better but this week he's going against the Jets defense.

I have a feeling the Jets will attack the Brett Favre and get as many sacks as possible in this game. I'm not sure Moss will get alot of catches if Darrelle Revis comes back from his hamstring injury.

Enjoy your Week 4 and let the debates begin on this great North Carolina A&T State University Homecoming weekend (at least me personally).

Can't Miss These Games!!!!!
Jets over Vikings
Titans over Cowboys
Colts over Chiefs

Good Games But Not As Great!!!!!
Ravens over Broncos
Texans over Giants
Packers over Redskins

Not Bad Worth Checking Out!!!!!
Bengals over Bucs
Browns over Falcons
Raiders over Chargers

Lock Pick!!!!!
Saints over Cardinals

Don't Waist Your Time!!!!!
Bears over Panthers
49ers over Eagles
Jaguars over Bills
Lions over Rams



  

"Ron's Week 4 Picks" by Ronald Carthen

"Who dat said the Falcons were going to beat those Saints?" and who said the Cowboys were going to the Texans? That's right I went 12-4 in my Week 3 picks last week and feeling real good all week long. Enough about me let's talk the biggest game of the week.

Donovan McNabb returns to Philadelphia as he and Redskins will pay a visit to Michael Vick and the Philadelphia Eagles. Vick can thank McNabb on Sunday for giving him a second chance in his football career. Last season, McNabb came to the Eagles front office and ask for Vick to join the team. Then Andy Reid and company decided to take a chance and it is paying off so far this season.

After coming on wildcats and short-yardage situations last season, Vick is having fun on the football field and making defenders nervous and slow once again. He is completing 60.7% of his passes for 750 passing yards, six touchdown passes and no interceptions. He's not only the biggest comeback story this season, people are also buzzing about him possibly being an MVP candidate. After 18 months in a federal prison for his part in a dogfighting ring, I enjoy watching his career is back on track.

McNabb was traded to the Redskins during the offseason after leading the Eagles to five NFC Championships, four NFC East titles, and a trip to Super Bowl XXXIX, where they lost to the Patriots 24-21. Now he leads the Redskins into Lincoln Financial Field to meet the nasty and diehard Eagle fans. Ever since his Week 1 win over the Cowboys, things haven't been any better for him and the Redskins. They lost a 17-point lead to the Texans 30-27 in overtime two weeks ago and lost to the St. Louis Rams.

Even though McNabb is throwing 60.8% of his passes for 833 passing yards, only two touchdown passes and an interception, he needs a big game in Philly against the Eagles defense, who allow 20.7 points a game.

Eagles fans if you have a heart please show McNabb some respect when he comes out the tunnel on Sunday. Ever since you were angry you guys picked him over Ricky Williams in the draft back in 1999, he's brought you guys big wins and plenty of excitement in your seats every Sunday. He a real heart and give him a standing ovation.

Now on to my picks and I hope do my thing once again this week. Have a great NFL Sunday everyone.

Can't Miss Games Of The Week!!!!   
(2-1) Eagles over (1-2) Redskins
(3-0) Steelers over (2-1) Ravens
(2-1) Dolphins over (2-1) Patriots

Good Games But Not As Great!!!! 
(3-0) Bears over (1-2) Giants
(2-1) Titans over (1-2) Broncos

Not Bad Worth Checking Out!!!! 
(2-1) Colts over (1-2) Jaguars
(2-1) Falcons over (0-3) 49ers
(2-1) Bengals over (0-3) Browns
(1-2) Raiders over (2-1) Texans
(1-2) Rams over (2-1) Seahawks
(1-2) Chargers over (2-1) Cardinals

Lock Picks!!!!
(2-1) Saints over (0-3) Panthers
(2-1) Jets over (0-3) Bills
(2-1) Packers over (0-3) Lions

Not Worth Your Time!!!!!
Not this week it should be a pretty interesting week.

Freeway "Beautiful Music" official video!!!!

"Ron's NFL Week 4 Day After" by Ronald Carthen

I thought the first thing I was going to talk about was how the Cowboys redeem themselves against the Texans, but Michael Vick changed everything in Philadelphia and made a big statement on Sunday.

Vick has been amazing since he step on the football field this season. He completed 17 of 31 of his passes and had four touchdowns (3 pass TD and 1 rushing TD) against the Jaguars and led the Eagles to a 28-3. You had to enjoy watching him throw a 61-yard TD pass to Desean Jackson, a 16-yard and 45-yard touchdown pass to Jeremy Maclin, and when he ran in the end zone for a 17-yard touchdown.

Vick has thrown for 750 passing yards, six touchdowns, no interceptions, and a 110.2 QB rating. I'm glad he's doing so well after everything he's been through with the dog trial and not getting much playing time last year.

Michael Vick is back and we all need to get use to it now. The Eagles front office would be insane to let him go after this season.

Falcons stun Saints at the Superdome!!!!

Who Dat say the Falcons would beat those Saints at the Superdome? Me!!!!! It was going to happen sooner or later.

Saints kicker Garrett Hartley has to be sick to his stomach in the past 24 hours after missing a simple 29-yard field goal in overtime that would have given them the win in overtime. This is the same man that sent his team to the Super Bowl after a game-winning 46-yard field goal over the Vikings in the NFC Championship last season. Then Falcons kicker Matt Bryant kicked a 46-yard field goal with 1:55 left in overtime to give Matt Ryan and the Falcons a 27-24 overtime victory. Good job Sean Payton calling a timeout and icing Bryant as the Saints block Bryant's field goal before Bryant's big GW kick.

The Saints have invited John Carney and Matt Stover to practice with the team and possibly replace Hartley, talk about loyalty to your Super Bowl clinching kicker.

Roy Williams explodes against the Texans secondary!!!!

As soon as I read the Texans allowed 811 passing yards in their first two games, I knew I had to pick the Cowboys to win this game. Tony Romo completed 23 for 30 passes for 284 passing yards and two touchdown passes to lead the Cowboys to their first win of the season over the Texans 27-13.

Both of Romo's touchdown passes went to Texas Longhorn alum Roy Williams, who caught five passes for 117 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Williams caught a 15-yard touchdown pass to give the Cowboys a 17-3 lead in the third quarter and a 63-yard TD pass in the fourth to put the Texans away for good.

The Cowboys running game ran the ball 27 times for 101 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown (from Marion Barber to give the Cowboys a 7-0). Much better then averaging 63.5 rushing yards in the first two weeks of the season.

The Cowboys defense held the Texans to only one touchdown and two field goals. That was very surprising to me. They even held Andre Johnson to only four catches for 64 receiving yards and no touchdowns. Matt Schaub threw for only 241 passing yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions. 

Braylon Edwards comes up big in Miami!!!!  

First of all I'm glad Braylon Edwards finally cut off that ugly beard. It paid off after he sat out of the game briefly for his drunk driving arrest this week.

Edwards only had two catches and 87 receiving yards, but he made the biggest touchdown of the game when Mark Sanchez threw a pass to him, then juked Jason Allen and ran it for a 67-yard touchdown catch. How ironic LeBron James was in the house to witness it.

I've been impressed on how Mark Sanchez has taken control the the Jets offense in the last couple of weeks. Sanchez threw 15 of 28 of his passes for 256 passing yards and three touchdowns at South Beach. In the last couple of week he has thrown 36 for 58 of his passes for 476 passing yards, six touchdowns and no interceptions.

Shame on the Dolphins fans for booing Jason Taylor as well. He put his body on the line for you guys and you treat him that way. Come on that makes no sense, I don't care if the Jets are your rival.

LaDainian Tomlinson looks much better and being more productive with the Jets. Tomlinson finished the game with 15 carries for 70 rushing yards and ran a one-yard touchdown to give the Jets a 31-23 lead and the game.

Brett Favre and the Vikings finally win, but this will have to be Adrian Peterson's team!!!! 

Until Brett Favre gets Sidney Rice back, they have to rely on Adrian Peterson to carry their offense.

Adrian Peterson ran 23 carries for 160 rushing yards and two touchdowns to help the Vikings get their first win of the season over the Lions 24-10. Half of his yards came from an 80-yard touchdown run to help the Vikes put them away.

Favre is still looking like a 40-year old man instead of the great Pro Bowl quarterback he was last season. He needs on more touchdown to have 500 touchdown passes of his career, but his performance against the Lions wasn't very good at all. He threw 23 of 34 of his passes for 201 passing yards and a touchdown pass, but threw two interceptions. When Percy Harvin has six catches and Adrian Peterson had the second-most catches with five, something is wrong with Favre's trust with the team.

After their bye week, the Vikings schedule will be brutal. They will visit the Jets, host the Cowboys, visit the Packers, and visit the Patriots in the next four weeks. I don't like their chances on the road at all and I think the Vikes are in trouble.

By the way Percy Harvin's 24-yard touchdown catch was one of the best catches this season. Way to dive in the end zone for the touchdown catch.

Other NFL thoughts 

• Shame on the New York Giants for looking so bad against the Titans. Chris Johnson ran the ball 32 times for 125 rushing yards and two touchdowns. Eli Manning and the Giants better get it together soon or it will be a long season for the "G-Men" and more fun for the New York media.
• The 49ers had to get rid of offensive coordinator Jimmy Raye after that humiliating lost to the (3-0) Chiefs. Todd Haley is my coach of the year so far but let's see how well they play the next two weeks after their bye week when they visit the Colts and Texans. By the way thier defense has allowed only 12.7 points a game. Please keep an eye on Dexter McCluster the rest of the year.
• The Patriots defense allowed Ryan Fitzpatrick and the Bills to score 30 points....Unacceptable I don't care if the Patriots won 38-30.
• Welcome back Leon Washington!!!! a 101-yard and a 99-yard kickoff returns for touchdowns as the Seahawks beat the Chargers 27-20. Can someone fire Norv Turner already, the Chargers are a mess.
• Very happey for Charlie Batch and the Steelers defense!!!! They will be tough to stop as soon as Ben Roethlisberger comes back, but Big Ben won't play against the Ravens on Sunday.
• Joe Flacco throws three touchdown passes against the Browns but the Ravens D should have been much better against the Browns.
• The Bengals offense better get it together they look terrible in their first three games. They have only averaged 19.7 points a game.
• Donovan McNabb and the Redskins hand Sam Bradford his first career win and let the Rams beat you before the big game in Philly next week...Pathetic.
• Sebastin Janikowski misses a 32-yard field goal over the Cardinals? Come on son.

Monday Prediction!!!!

Packers will beat the Bears tonight.        

"Ron's NFL Week 3 Picks" by Ronald Carthen

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