Since the season always gets an early kick-off with a thursday game I'll have to do my picks now. For one, has anyone looked at the week one schedule? The NFL really went all out for giving us, the fans, some AMAZING match-ups in week one. You have TWO possible Super Bowl scenarios: Colts vs Saints and Bears vs Chargers. You have some great division games: Jets vs Patriots. Giants vs Cowboys. RAVENS VS BENGALS (the game I'm most looking forward to watching).
Lets start with the picks. (Note I'm not doing any spread with these games, I'm not a gambler)
Saints at Colts.
What a great game to open the season. The defending Super Bowl champs matched up against last year's cinderellas. Both teams have offensive's that will have the nation watching tonight. I really want to pick the Saints, but I don't think they're defensive backs will be able to handle Peyton and crew at Indy.
Winner: Colts.
Broncos at Bills.
This game is one of the few mismatches in Week One. Broncos defense is just ridiculously this year and JP Losman will be throwing to Bailey and Bly instead of his receivers.
Winner: Broncos.
Steelers at Browns.
Brady Quinn won't be starting for Cleveland, but I still see this being a close game. It IS one of the most intense rivalries in the NFL. I feel this game is a team that's one the downfall, the Steelers, against a team that's on the rise, the Browns. Both teams are toss-ups for success and/or failure this year. I'm going to go with Pittsburgh though because I have a feeling the Browns have one more dismal season ahead of them.
Winner: Steelers
Eagles at Packers.
Honestly I think this is a match-up between the two worst teams in the NFC. A lot of people are praising Philly's D but I don't see anything in their defense anymore. This team is on a plunge and who knows how healthy McNabb is. I do want to pick the Eagles because the Packers are the lesser team, but I don't see Favre losing a season opener at home this year.
Winner: Packers.
Chiefs at Texans.
The Texans show a glimpse of hope every year, but the Chiefs are winning this game.
Winner: Chiefs.
Titans at Jaguars.
What a game this is going to be. I really wish I had DirectTV here at school because this would be the early sunday game that I would be watching. I'm taking the Jags though because I believe in the Madden Curse. Sorry Vince Young.
Winner: Jaguars.
Falcons at Vikings.
Vikings are going to blow A-Town out. I think Minnesota has an underrated defense, they're O-line will push them around, Jackson, Williamson, and Peterson are the future of this franchise on offense.
Winner: Vikings.
Patriots at Jets.
Another great match-up. Everyone's Super Bowl favorite versus a promising Jets team. It's going to be close, but the Pats will pull out the W.
Winner: Patriots.
Panthers at Rams.
I'm telling you, another great match-up. This is two promising play-off teams and when these teams play it's always a close game. I can remember that overtime play-off game from a few years back. I like St Louis in the dome though.
Winner: Rams.
Dolphins at Redskins.
I'm really not feeling either of these teams this year, but the Dolphins D is definitely one of the bests in the NFL.
This is a heavyweight match-up. The Bears run defense vs the Chargers run offense. What a game of chess this will be to watch. I REALLY like the Chargers this year, and I think the Bears may be one of those one year wonders.
Winner: Chargers.
Bucs at Seahawks.
UPSET OF THE WEEK.
Winner: Bucs.
Giants at Cowboys.
This is another GREAT match-up. NFC East rivals. I think the Giants will prove it's their year to take the East.
Winner: Giants.
Ravens at Bengals.
WHO DEY?! The Bengals are going to prove their late year collapse last year was a fluke.
Winner: Bengals.
Cardinals at 49ers.
This is going to be a more exciting game then people think. These are two future teams going up against one another. I really like San Fransisco, a lot, I didn't pick them to do a lot this year, but I think within the next 5 years BOTH these teams will be atop the NFC west. I like Leinhart and his receivers pulling out a W in this game though.
Winner: Cardinals.
That's it for my predictions. Be sure to visit my blog every week hours before or the day before the week's games.
I write my opinion like I'm chatting with my friends .I'm a college student. I go to the University at Albany. I'm a Psychology major as of now, and I'm not looking to spark a career off this blog. I just want to have some fun with this. I'm 20 years old. I'm from New York but I've only been a homer for the Giants during my life. Not too big on any other New York team except I'll jump on the Knicks bandwagon if they're doing good. I'm a big fan of the Lakers and Chargers. Other then UAlbany sports I'm a big fan of USC football and basketball. I'm a sucker for players though. I'll route for teams based on their superstars alone, especially when my teams aren't doing well. I try my best not to be bias with my opinion and I hope you enjoy my writing.
