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Let’s review the results of our first week of Pro v. Joe and recount the analyses as well. I’ll italicize the correct pick with the closest margin of victory prediction without going over (showcase showdown style) and award the author one point. No points are awarded for incorrect predictions. Extra points will be awarded when I feel like it. The above was decided unilaterally, so it is open to adjustment, particularly when Blake provides feedback. If you have a problem: I’m a man, write something about me!

Game 1

JP: Chargers by 13 over Packers: Something about the Packers doesn’t smell right. Chargers D will make Green Bay O look bad and turn the ball over. LT gets on track with 150+, 2 TD’s. Better break out the pain killers, Brett. What’s the over-under on how many people will get thrown under the bus before Favre?

BB: Packers by 4 over the Chargers: Two surprising stories around the league so far this season are the ones involving the much-improved Packers defense and the much-maligned Chargers offense. I am not buying into the Chargers turning things around on the road, at Lambeau Field, against a team on a six-game win streak, with a short week to prepare after their beating on Sunday night at the hands of the Patriots.

BB: 1, JP: 0

Game 2

JP: Colts by 6 over Texans: Texans are good, but Colts are great. Without Andre Johnson, Houston doesn’t have a difference maker on offense. Is it my imagination or are the Colts and Patriots slowly switching identities? It’s like the NFL’s Freaky Friday. Hopefully they’ll also end up with a greater appreciation for one another at the end as well.

BB: Colts by 5 over Texans: This one looked easier earlier in the week until the news that Andre Johnson is out for at least this game. Too bad for Matt Shaub, as he now has no wideouts to throw to who have caught more than two passes yet this season. Manning, on the other hand, has 43.

BB: 1, JP:1

Game 3

JP: Buccaneers by 1 over Rams: I don’t know how or why the Bucs win, but I’d bet they will. There’s something about Jeff Garcia that makes him a winner.

BB: Buccaneers by 10 over Rams: The Rams aren’t the best at defending against former Grey Cup winners. And, the NFL is celebrating Hispanic Heritage month this weekend. Garcia. That’s Hispanic, right?

BB: 2, JP: 1

Game 4

JP: Patriots by 17 over Bills: The cheating scandal is the worst possible thing that could’ve happened to the NFL. Now the Pats have a reason to put a hurtin’ on folks. I’m talkin’ Rick James levels of disrespect.

BB: Patriots by 24 over Bills: Often times, the Bills manage to stay close to the Pats, while always seeming to lose. There will be no managing or seeming this week by the Bills. This week, the herd gets slaughtered.

BB: 3, JP: 1

Game 5

JP: Cardinals by 4 over Ravens: Steve McNair is a tough SOB. Ray Lewis is not to be trifled with. But, their injuries will probably too much for the Ravens to overcome against a motivated Cardinals team.

BB: Ravens by 2 over Cardinals: The Ravens do just enough to beat their opponents and do so without any offense to speak of. Lion-heart is getting better, but this is one tenacious D, and they don’t do it gently.

BB: 4 1/2, JP: 1 (Bonus point for somewhat obscure Tenacious D reference)

Game 6

JP: Cowboys by 11 over Bears: Rex “The Sex Cannon” Grossman is a turnover waiting happen. The Dallas D still has a little bit of Parcells nastiness about them that will get them ahead early. Bears are tough to score on, but they’ll lose the field position battle.

BB: Cowboys by 8 over Bears: Now, I’m no Romosexual, but this kid is definitely better than his pointy-eyebrowed Chicago counterpart. One fumbled snap cost the ‘Boys the chance to get to the Super Bowl last season. That’s right, I said it. Romo sneaks in for one play on defense and wrecks Grossman.

BB: 4 1/2, JP: 2

Game 7

JP: Vikings by 3 over Chiefs: A nice war of attrition in terms of offense here, but Vikings have a better defense. Gunther Cunningham sets a cursing record.

BB: Vikings by 8 over Chiefs: Larry Johnson knew what he was doing when he held out this offseason. He knew the Chiefs were not going to do anything under Herm Edwards. He’ll be counting his cash and wishing the rookie Peterson the best as the Vikings hand the Chiefs their third loss of 2007.

BB: 4 1/2, JP: 2

Game 8

JP: ‘Skins by 10 over Giants: I’m not particularly high on Washington, but if the Packers can abuse the Giants, the Skins should be fine.

BB: Redskins by 12 over Giants: Something tells me that I should have known the Giants would play a tough, close game against their division rivals. But then I remember that it is not even Sunday, so I can’t be looking at this game in hindsight. Oh, and Eli is still playing.

BB: 4 1/2, JP: 2

Game 9

JP: Bengals by 10 over Seahawks: Can’t possibly live up to the excitement of Browns-Bengals, but should be an interesting football game. This will tell us a lot about both teams.

BB: Bengals by 16 over Seahawks: Maybe a little wishful thinking here. Not that I hate the ‘Hawks, I just find them to be the epitome of boredom in a football game now that Joe Theisman is gone. Not so much, the Bengals.

BB: 4 1/2, JP: 2

Game 10

JP: Broncos by 7 over Jacksonville: Soooooo, David Gerrard is the solution at QB? I’m not buying that for one minute. Broncos run the ball effectively and hurt peoples knees. In other words, business as usual.

BB: The Broncos have won their two games by a grand total of 1.3 seconds. The Jaguars will hang onto the ball for an extra five and beat Shanahan at his own game.

BB: 5 1/2, JP: 2 (Points awarded despite lack of clear pick. You win this round Blake!)

Game 11

JP: Panthers by 17 over Falcons: I truly believe Steve Smith said “The Notebook” is one of his favorite movies this week in an attempt to lure an unsuspecting Falcons defender into trash talking him. If they take the bait, the Panthers may win by more.

BB: Panthers by 16 over Falcons: Every snap will go directly to Steve Smith. The Falcons, confused about their identity already, will try to sign him as their quarterback after this game.

BB: 5 1/2, JP: 2

Game 12

JP: Dolphins by 3 over Jets: The Dolphins are due.

BB: Jets by 10 over Dolphins: Mangini has videotapes of all the Dolphins’ defensive signals?? What are you telling me? He wouldn’t cheat, would he? He won’t need to in this game.

BB: 5 1/2, JP: 2

Game 13

JP: Steelers by 6 over 49ers: I’m not entirely convinced that the Niners can stop the run or the pass. The NFC West is a bad division, and I think the Steelers are a good team.

BB: Niners by 3 over Steelers: Big Ben is due for a bad game. I mean a really bad game. With Clements and Young draped over him like a bad dream, the Niners will have a couple tries with a short field. That’ll be enough.

BB: 5 1/2, JP: 3

Game 14

JP: Lions by 13 over Eagles: The Eagles are a disaster, much like Andy Reid’s home life. You knew this was going to end badly.

BB: Lions by 15 over Eagles: Even if McNabb had a receiver to throw to, and the ability to get it to them, they would probably still drop the ball. Still, Reid will call 75% passing plays. Bring on the Boo-Birds.

BB: 5 1/2, JP: 3

Game 15

JP: Titans by 4 over Saints: Rose Bowl redux? The Saints aren’t looking particularly good and the Titans are tough for no apparent reason. LenDale White is chomping at the bit to show up his more popular former teammate Reggie Bush. Trust me.

BB: Titans by 2 over Saints: Young loves the spotlight and thrives in it. The Saints have the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. Tennessee is playing like the better team right now.

BB: 5 1/2, JP: 4

Game 16

JP: Raiders by 9 over Browns: I expect th… ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ.

BB: Browns by 13 over Raiders: Why did you wake me up for this, JP? Oh, right. Braylon Edwards is on my fantasy team. Thanks, man, I almos…ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ.

BB: 5 1/2, JP: 4

Overall record (without margin of victory)

BB: 10-6

JP: 8-8