I’m back with NFL picks after taking a week off due to an impromptu drunken camping trip. I was 5-0 with my week one picks, although sometimes the most interesting games aren’t so tough to call.

Atlanta at New England I was guilty of predicting that the Patriots would return to pre-Brady Rule form this season, but Tom, The Hoody, and the rest of the boys aren’t looking so super-human after all. Making matters worse for an offense that has failed to meet expectations, Wes Welker and Randy Moss are listed as Questionable. Let us also not forget that the Pats have no real running back. Pick a guy and go with him!

Atlanta is looking like a serious contender. I see no glaring weakness on offense with Matt Ryan totally living up to expectations, Michael Turner being the beast that he is and Tony Gonzalez complementing two already great receivers. The defense has been great up to this point and the only other team in the division that this team needs to worry about is New Orleans. Falcons get a big win in Foxboro. Falcons Win 27-17

Tennessee at NY Jets Rex Ryan has walked into New York and made the Jets the top defense through the first two games of the season. It’s not a big surprise considering his pedigree, but Mark Sanchez has been impressive and Thomas Jones is supposed to be acting much older than he is playing.

Tennessee is a disappointing 0-2 and face another tough matchup in the Jets. Kerry Collins is a fine QB, but Vince Young needs to be in there. The running game is about the only thing that doesn’t need fixing. The Meadowlands was rocking last weekend and it is likely to happen again as fans sense they have a contender on their hands. Jets Win 20-13

Kansas City at Philadelphia The story in this game is obviously the injury to Donovan McNabb and the return of Michael Vick. Vick won’t be backing up Kevin Kolb, but he will play and that is exciting news for Philadelphia fans, with news that Brian Westbrook might not play.

The Chiefs look like they may not be all that better than they were a year ago. They shockingly put up 24 points in a loss to Baltimore in week one, but promptly turned around and lost to the Raiders last week. Matt Cassell and the running game are struggling, and until the offense gets going this team is dead in the water. Eagles Win 35-17

New Orleans at Buffalo The Saints offense is crazy friggin’ good. Reggie Bush and Lance Moore haven’t even been that involved in the offense up to this point. Dropping 45 on Detroit is no surprise, but when you come out and put up 48 against the Eagles that is impressive. It’s amazing how little people talk about Drew Brees. After his six touchdown performance in week one writers and fans barely batted an eye.

Buffalo regrouped after that tough loss to New England with a win against Tampa. Fred Jackson is playing well in the absence of Marshawn Lynch, but T.O. is still dropping too many passes; taking away opportunities from Lee Evans, who can actually catch the ball. The secondary for the Bills is pretty good, but nothing can stop the Saints passing game. Saints Win 41-24

Chicago at Seattle Jay Cutler settled down in week two and led the Bears to a big win against the defending Super Bowl champs. The wide receivers are still developing and Matt Forte has yet to do anything this season. The offensive line really needs to play better if the running game is ever going to get going. The linebackers are hurting big time, but the Bears defense will be fine as long as they can get decent play from the secondary.

It’s looking more and more like Matt Hasselbeck is not going to play this week and that is great news for the Bears defense. Seneca Wallace is elusive, but is not even half the passer as Hasselbeck. The Seattle defense also has some injury problems, so it’s looking like home field advantage is going to be the ‘Hawks best weapon. They lose to a rejuvenated Bears team. Bears Win 24-13