GIANTS (0-1) AT EAGLES (1-0)

11 a.m.

NEW YORK GIANTS (0-1) AT PHILADELPHIA EAGLES (1-0), At least Eli Manning doesn't have to worry about beating his brother. This time, it's just Donovan McNabb in Philadelphia's home opener.

Prediction: Giants, 24-23.

PANTHERS (0-1) AT VIKINGS (1-0)

11 a.m.

CAROLINA PANTHERS (0-1) AT MINNESOTA VIKINGS (1-0), Among the more stunning circumstances in Week 1 was Carolina getting gouged by the Falcons. The other was Minnesota not having a player arrested.

Prediction: Panthers, 23-17.

CARDINALS (1-0) AT SEAHAWKS (1-0)

2:05 p.m.

ARIZONA CARDINALS (1-0) AT SEATTLE SEAHAWKS (1-0), Seattle managed just three field goals versus Detroit. Hawks will manage that and more versus Arizona, especially with Deion Branch.

Prediction: Seahawks, 30-20.

REDSKINS (0-1) AT COWBOYS (0-1)

6:15 p.m.

WASHINGTON REDSKINS (0-1) AT DALLAS COWBOYS (0-1), At least Mark Brunell doesn't have to worry about being the worst quarterback in this game. Someone needs to get the ball to T.O. in his new home debut.

Prediction: Cowboys, 21-16.

Worth watching

Cleveland Browns (0-1) at Cincinnati Bengals (1-0), 11 a.m. — Cincinnati, coming off a road win in Kansas City, has won the past three with Cleveland. The Browns, coming off a home loss to the New Orleans Saints, will find a way to make it four in a row. Prediction: Bengals, 34-10.

Detroit Lions (0-1) at Chicago Bears (1-0), 11 a.m. — Detroit managed just two field goals in an opening loss to Seattle. Whaddaya think the Lions will do against Chicago, which shutout Green Bay? Prediction: Bears, 17-3.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (0-1) at Atlanta Falcons (1-0), 11 a.m. — What was more shocking — Tampa Bay getting shut out at home or Atlanta hammering Carolina on the road? Falcons will end three-game slide versus Bucs. Prediction: Falcons, 24-14.

Houston Texans (1-0) at Indianapolis Colts (1-0), 11 a.m. — Poor Houston. The Texans have never beaten Indianapolis in eight career games. And they get the Colts in their home opener. Prediction: Colts, 42-14.

Buffalo Bills (0-1) at Miami Dolphins (1-0), 11 a.m. — Miami should bounce back from its loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, though the Dolphins should hope Nick Saban doesn't have to challenge a crucial play. Prediction: Dolphins, 24-14.

St. Louis Rams (1-0) at San Francisco 49ers (0-1), 2:05 p.m. — C'mon, St. Louis playing defense? That's almost as crazy as San Francisco winning three in a row against the Rams. Prediction: 49ers, 23-20.

Fast forward

New England Patriots (1-0) at New York Jets (1-0), 2:15 p.m. — The mentor (Bill Belichick) and the pupil (Eric Mangini) meet for the first time. Can he stop New England's five-game winning streak in New York? Prediction: Patriots, 20-17.

Tennessee Titans (0-1) at San Diego Chargers (1-0), 2:15 p.m. — Tennessee might need to start Vince Young at quarterback. San Diego had nine sacks in last week's shutout win in Oakland. Prediction: Chargers, 30-16.

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Oakland Raiders (0-1) at Baltimore Ravens (1-0), 11 a.m. — The home team is coming off a shutout victory on the road. The road team is coming off a shutout loss at home. Guess what? Prediction: Ravens, 20-0.

New Orleans Saints (1-0) at Green Bay Packers (0-1), 11 a.m. — Dear Brett: Thanks for the memories. After watching Sean Salisbury, there has to be a TV job for you somewhere. Prediction: Saints, 14-10.

MONDAY

Pittsburgh Steelers (1-0) at Jacksonville Jaguars (0-1), 6:30 p.m. — Jacksonville won last year's meeting in overtime. Nobody has to be reminded that was with Tommy Maddox, not Ben Roethlisberger, at quarterback. Prediction: Steelers, 20-16.

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