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Ravens fans breathed a sigh of relief after escaping Kansas City last week, but this week they face the cream of the AFC West.

Among Minnesota fans, the mood was generally lighter after a win eased the burden of defending the team's offseason quarterbacking soap opera. In Chicago, the fans felt added angst after celebrating the one-sided QB deal with Denver much of August.

Week 2 opens with plenty of hot air emanating from New York and several good matchups. Check out the fan blogs and predictions posted on ESPN.com this week.

Patriots-Jets: "Kerry, I know you want to embarrass the *Patriots. So would I. So would the majority of the Jets nation. I bet the entire NFL would love to embarrass the *Patriots, but unfortunately that isn't realistic." -- Goldbrick4

Saints-Eagles: "No Donovan McNabb. Philly's D is bothersome, but Drew Brees is the best in the league. New Orleans is five deep with starter quality receivers and three backs that could all start." -- Jbreaux2

Giants-Cowboys: "Giants have a much better running game and defense."
-- ryanvcu

Week 2 predictions: uclabruin094 | Brostie60184 | codywin25 | phyhtheaux

Teams: dcrabill10 (Bears) | Mohktal (Bears) | AniD89 (Cowboys) | cplrolph (Dolphins) | cplrolph (Eagles) | JoeRevs300 (Jaguars) | ESPN_RobertFlores (Jets) | jlkendzior (Lions) | lwillis2010 (Panthers) | D.J. Ludington (Panthers) | azorean milli (Patriots) | nepatsfan523 (Patriots) | aronyohann (Raiders) | engneer1 (Raiders) | TC of 39th Ave Music (Rams) | AwHeck52 (Saints) | Brostie60184 (Vikings) | Brostie60184 (Vikings)

More: staleys (Haynesworth game) | txtechjmacattack (Michael Crabtree) | SeattleSportsFan1972 (Michael Vick) | NastyNick21 (predictions) | JayBird 67 (rivalries) | D.J. Ludington (season length)

Week 1 reaction: orionben666 | MorningGlory85 | TheWisdomCube | NYJ111sbp | synaZaur | IndySportsAnalystJC | afjumpman23 | Cavalierman007