Broncos move to 2-0

It was nice to see Denver actually blow out an opponent at home for the first time since December of 2007. Denver's 27-6 win over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday got Denver off to a 2-0 start for the third year in a row. There is a lot of work left for the Broncos, but Sunday's win was nice and it is a good sign to beat up an inferior opponent. Denver's defense continues to impress in this short season. I love the different kinds of pressure that Mike Nolan applies with this defense. The Broncos have brought a lot of different looks, and their tackling again was fantastic for the second week in a row. The offense sputtered in the first half, but Kyle Orton played really well in the second half, and the Broncos grinded out the Browns defense, and clinched the game on Correll Buckhalter's 40 yard touchdown run. Overall, it was an efficient and nice victory over a poor football team, but the weeks will only get harder for Denver. The passing game needs to get on track more, and Brandon Marshall and Eddie Royal have to become factors. I would like to see more out of Knowshon Moreno as well. Hey, we started 2-0 on 2007 and 2008, and both years we didn't make the playoffs, so there is a lot of football to be played. It is nice to be in the 2-0 club though.

Onto to the Week 3 picks.....

Last Week: 8-8

Overall: 13-18-1

(HOME TEAM IN CAPS)

Tennessee (+2) over NEW YORK JETS

HOUSTON (-4) over Jacksonville

PHILADELPHIA (-7) over Kansas City

Cleveland (+13) over BALTIMORE

TAMPA BAY (+7) over New York Giants

DETROIT (+7) over Washington

ST. LOUIS (+7) over Green Bay

San Francisco (+7) over MINNESOTA

NEW ENGLAND (-4) over Atlanta

Chicago (-2) over SEATTLE

New Orleans (-6) over BUFFALO

Miami (+6) over SAN DIEGO

Pittsburgh (-3) over CINCY

Indianapolis (+3) over ARIZONA

Carolina (+8) over DALLAS

OAKLAND (+1) over Denver- Tough game for the Broncos this week. Oakland is big and physical up front on the D-Line. Oakland has proved the last two years that their offensive line can wear down the Broncos. I see a tough day for Kyle Orton on the road in the Black Hole. A late field goal burns the Broncs----Final Score: Oakland 16- Denver-13