Week 2 is in the books (lifted that line straight from Madden 2008 I think)and it's time to ponder just who is the... man... or woman who picks... games... well.

First of all a story about my Dad. He's a nice man, very political you'd probably say. If I could sum him up in one story, it would be this: When I was 8 years old, my Dad rang cult 80s kids TV show 'Going Live' and attempted to initiate a conversation with Cuban songstress Martika - whose song 'Martika's Kitchen' was in the charts at the time - about the USA's ongoing aid embargo on Cuba, and whether she was a traitor to her country for chasing the American dollar at her countrymen's expense.

Needless to say, mine and my brothers' embarrassment was a non-factor in his quest for a Socialist paradise in the Caribbean.

This is the closest thing I can find to a picture of my Dad online

Incredibly, he patiently held on the phone throughout the entire interview, only realising as housewives choice Philip Schofield cut to an episode of 'Attack of the Killer Tomatoes' that he had been stiffed and wouldn't get a chance to ask his question.

'Bastards!'

Seriously, what a guy.

Anyway, one thing I know is that if you're a betting man, you'll likely have got good odds on some teams last week after a week one loss. I managed to get a double on the Jets and Chargers to beat the spread and quadrupled my money, so take some time to think about this week's picks, because you now have a very good chance to beat Vegas or the bookies or whoever you're trying to scam money off.

Anyway, don't let my dad's socio-economic stance put you off checking out today's overall standings, which are brought to you by 'Beards' - WEAR A BEARD IT MAKES YOU LOOK MANLY. As always, follow Pickwatch on twitter for more harassment of NFL writers and stats throughout the week.