16. KC AT Atlanta (-5)

OZ: I have two questions about these teams. 1.) Is Kansas City’s quarterback really Tyler Thigpen? and 2.) After a run-heavy week one win – including 220 yards rushing by Michael Turner -, why would the Falcons be inclined the throw the ball 33 times in week 2 (a loss to Tampa Bay)? The Chiefs averaged just over 3 yards PER PLAY last week against Oakland. A lesson in math would do Herm Edwards well. You have a solid running back in Larry Johnson and a second-year QB in

Thigpen. Which one’s hands would you put the ball into 33 times? Guess who he chose?

Would you be surprised if Kansas City ended up being the team with the league’s worst record? I mean, granted they’ll come back in the final 2 minutes against the Chargers at least once, but this team is not very good. I’m expecting to see lots of Michael Turner highlights on game breaks on CBS (partly because I pray this game isn’t broadcast 15 minutes in any direction from Atlanta). If that doesn’t happen, I think both coaches should be fired. Great choice for worst game of the week. It could be a 41-37 shoot-out or a 0-0 tie.

ATLANTA (-5)

Joker: I am going for a 0-0 tie, and thanks, I needed that.  Its not like I am getting more depressed every day since the final two seconds of the Panthers game.  This is just disgusting here, and you know what, we probably will get this game.  We have had the Chiefs both weeks of the NFL so far.  Seriously?  Do these people seriously think that anyone in San Diego wants to watch the Chiefs.  I guess they are tied with the Chargers…for…ahmmmm last place.

I don’t care what happens in this game.  I thought Atlanta might be decent, but that was pathetic last week.  This will be a low scoring game, so it would be easy to take the points.  Rookie qb vs terrible qb.  I have to think Turner has a pretty good game.  KC couldn’t beat Oakland at home, can they keep it under a td on the road?  Can I bet on Atlanta as a favorite?  Did you actually think Atlanta would be a favorite in any game this year?  Damn, Atlanta really has more weapons then KC.

Atlanta -5

Each week the Joker and Oz will be providing a breakdown, conversation, and some comedy regarding each NFL game for us at the Union. You can find Joker blogging every once in a while at Downtown Padres and OZ at The Matthew Osgood.  Records after week 2, Joker 16-14-1, and OZ, 14-16-1.