Our most popular incorrect pick was played by 3 players. If you had told backers of the New York Jets that they'd lose Aaron Rodgers 4 plays in, they'd have been ecstatic about that outcome in the home opener! But, as we all saw, the walk-off punt return TD in overtime led the Jets to victory.
Our next incorrect was played by 2 players. The Cleveland Browns have a nasty defense, and have yet to allow double digit first downs to an opponent in a game. Even without Chubb, they look formidable. They beat the banged up Bengals at home in week 1.
There are three would-be ace hunters. My Atlanta Falcons opened with the hapless Panthers at home, and Bijan (AND Allgeier!) ran all over them. I remain cautiously optimistic, but we'll only go as far as Ridder can take us, and early returns aren't yet great.
Staying in the NFC South, our next incorrect is the New Orleans Saints. They opened at home with a close game against the Titans, picking Tannehill off 3 times for the win.
Our next most popular correct answer was played by 5 contestants. The Arizona Cardinals looked dominant against the Cowboys last week! But it was a tale of two halves in their home opener in week 2, where they ultimately fell to the New York Giants.
Our next most popular answer was played by 4 people, including yours truly. The New England Patriots faced a stiff challenge, opening at home with the defending NFC champion Eagles. It ended up being closer than it needed to be, but Mac couldn't get it done.
Our next corrects are a quartet of 2-point answers. The Chicago Bears are a burning car crash we just can't turn away from. They played their home opener against the Packers, and the more things change, the more they stay the same, when it comes to pro football's oldest "rivalry."
Our next two-pointer is the Detroit Lions. They had a statement win going into Arrowhead with the world watching, but stumbled in their home opener vs the Seahawks. Then they righted the ship against my Falcons, by simply telling us "we're gonna rush the passer, and you flatly will NOT succeed running the ball."
Our next two-pointer is the defending World Champion Kansas City Chiefs. The Fightin' Swifties were without their main offensive weapon, but now Kelce's back and they're back on track. Their receiver room is still an open question, though. Anyway, they lost to the Lions in Arrowhead in the kickoff game.
Our final two-point answer is the Pittsburgh Steelers. They also had a tough opener in whatever-Heinz-Field-is-called-now, running into the buzzsaw that is the 49ers.
Our next ace is the Denver Broncos. This week they're headed into Soldier Field for the Toilet Bowl, fresh off giving up a 70-spot to the Dolphins. They lost their home opener to the Raiders in week 1.