Week 1 Picks

I "pussy footed" into the season last year? I believe that we started in week 3 or maybe week 4. Get your facts straight Bitch.

I will have my picks up before the games this weekend...as for tomorrow night - No chance for the Saints. Colts all the way.

Sunday...

Eagles at Packers
PICK: Eagles
The Pack are getting better...but they're not there yet. Eagles are 4-0 in their last four trips to Lambeau. Sorry Brett.

Atlanta at Minnesota
PICK: Vikings
Much like last year's Saints - the Falcons could come out totally shellshocked because they lost their "leader" or they could rally around not having that dog killer around. My bet is that Vikes will be ready to take advantage of one of the few winnable games they have this year. Also, the Falcons are run based, and the Vikes are pretty darn good against the rush (see #1 last year).

Dolphins at Redskins
PICK: Redskins
The 'fins are not as bad as in recent years....that being said, I know who butters my bread. Gotta go with the 'Skins.

Patriots at Jets
PICK: Patriots
Ditto. Jets might surprise some teams this year....it just won't be the Patriots. Like everyone including Chad Pennington's mom, I take the Pats.

Titans at Jaguars
PICK: Jaguars
For all the hype about Vince Young, he IS on the cover of Madden. That is enough of a reason to go with the Jags at home.

Broncos at Bills
PICK: Broncos
I hate anything to do with Buffalo. GO BRONCOS! I am in constant awe of a team that can take ANY rusher and turn him into a 1,000 yard back. Hell, my grandma could rush for 1,500 yards there - WAY TO GO GRANNY!

Steelers at Browns
PICK: Steelers
The Browns still have an NFL team? Steelers are way too strong to lose to the Browns here.

Panthers at Rams
PICK: Rams
It's been almost 6 years since the Panthers lost to the Rams. Although, the Rams didn't have S-Jax last time they met. Look for a great game, the edge just going to the Rams. Home field has to count for something, right?!

Chiefs at Texans
PICK: Chiefs
In the fantasy world everyone has been hesitant to take Larry Johnson because of how much he has been used for the past two seasons. I can see that point, but he should be more than enough to get past the Texans. Chiefs take this one.

Bucs at Seahawks
PICK: Seahawks
Alexander the Great is back!

Bears at Chargers
PICK: Chargers
It's a shame that one team has to lose here. This should be a fantastic game to watch....certainly Sports Bar worthy (if it's not available on our new 42" HD TV). It's not that I don't believe in the Bears D, I do....but I'm a stronger believer in the Chargers O. Just too many weapons. Even though I might lose a buck in the long run, I hope Jackson goes for 100 yards and a score.

Lions at Raiders
PICK: Lions
It's could be fun to watch the Lions this year. If you liked the Rams of the late 90's you might really enjoy watching the Lions take to the air. There aren't many teams with more weapons at the WR position (Fitz and Boldin are better). I'll take the Lions in a close one.

Giants at Cowboys
PICK: Cowboys
My name is Liam and I have a mancrush on Brandon Jacobs. Not only is he from my Alma Matter (Go Salukis), but he's built like a freight train. If this game were in New York (or New Jersey) I would have to go with the Giants...but at home, Romo and TO are too much for the Giants.

MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL
Ravens at Bengals
PICK: Benglas
WOW....tough call here. And this decision is not based on how strong the Raven's D is, but on how suspect the Raven's O is. Not sure who is going to be getting the yards - McGahee? Clayton? but I certainly know who is going to be getting the yards for the Bengals: Ocho Cinco, TJ Whosyamomma, and Rudi. Tough first game for an outstanding Baltimore D.

Cardinals at 49ers
PICK: 49ers
Good matchup here. I like the Cards as much as the next guy - more probably.....but I think that the 49ers are just a little further on the developmental learning curve. Both teams are improving and should be solid teams - dare I say playoff contenders?!?!, but the edge should go to the home team 49ers.


Well, there we go. Some pretty good games scheduled in week 1. I'm not McLovin' my picks...but I feel confident that I'll do well enough.

Good Luck Bitch!