NFL Picks - Week 1

Next week I will try my best to do this on Friday instead of Sunday morning, but I do want to start giving my picks for every game, every week. Let's get right into it for week 1.

Note, the starred (*) games are divisional match-ups.

1:00 Game Predictions:

*Miami 31 @ Buffalo 17- The Bills have had their share of problems for... ever now, and this year doesn't look too promising either. The Dolphins should handle them nicely.

*Indy 27 @ Houston 20 - The Texans may be the most underrated team in the AFC and Indianapolis is well... Indianapolis... we know what to expect with them. A divisional game, Indy on the road with some offensive line players questionable for the game, hmmm... Maybe I should go with Houston. Nah. Peyton Manning wants the taste of defeat off his tongue as soon as possible and he'll find a way to win... should be a close game though.

Cleveland 17 @ Tampa Bay 6 - Not sure what's going on with Cleveland... not sure what's going on with Tampa Bay either, in fact I'm not even sure who their quarterback is right now. I'm basing this pick on nothing at all, but I think Cleveland will somehow win.

Atlanta 21@ Pittsburgh 10 - Atlanta is a playoff caliber team that has been on the rise since Matt Ryan took over... Pittsburgh is a crumbling team with a suspended quarterback. I gotta go with the Away team. Atlanta will win.

Carolina 14 @ NY Giants 28 - I can see the Giants winning this one. It's their regular season home opener with their brand new stadium providing the atmosphere, the fans are sure to be hype. The Panthers are in a bit of a rebuilding/restructuring period, which doesn't help them in this kind of scenario.

*Detroit 16 @ Chicago 31 - I just don't think Detroit has what it takes right now. Speaking of rebuilding, has there been any team ever that has been in a rebuilding phase longer than Detroit. Chicago is finally putting the pieces together and I think Jay Cutler will have really good year.

Cincinnati 24 @ New England 23 - I just have the feeling this is going to be a really close game and I think Cincinnati may pull off the upset.

Denver 14 @ Jacksonville 10 - I like this match-up and I'm giving the edge to Denver. I think they are going to be scheming well.

Oakland 10 @ Tennessee 33 - I definitely see Tennessee dominating in this game, if for anything, they have Chris Johnson. Vince Young is a potential problem but he's much more of a threat than Jason Campbell is for Oakland.


4:15 Games:

Green Bay 42 @ Philly 28 - Aaron Rodgers is the real deal, what more is there to say. Green Bay is definitely a playoff caliber team with high hopes. Philly is trying to find their new rhythm with McNabb gone... 'nuff said.

*Arizona 21 @ St. Louis 14 - Derek Anderson will be taking over for Kurt Warner although Anquan Bolden is now gone, he still has a weapon in Larry Fitzgerald. Sam Bradford will try his rookie luck leading the charge for The Rams. I think I gotta lean toward Arizona.

*San Fransisco 22 @ Seattle 27 - This is a fairly even match-up. Pete Carroll makes his debut as Seattle's head coach, which should give them some new looks. I'll go with Seattle at home.


SNF:

*Dallas 27 @ Washington 10 - See my previous post, "Week 1 Preview - Dallas @ Washington," for further analysis of this game. Here's a link if you wanna be lazy about it. That Thing I Just Said


MNF:

Baltimore 17 @ NY Jets 24 - This is going to be a good game. Both teams are foaming at the mouth for this victory. The Hard Knock Jets have also started a trash talking match with Baltimore regarding this game, so you can bet it'll get rowdy. I gotta say, I think The Jets defense will be the overall factor.

*San Diego 26 @ Kansas City 7 - The Chargers will take this game, I have no doubts. Kansas City has got a couple things going for it, but really they don't, so go with San Diego.