NFL Predictions: Week One

Just hours before the first game of the NFL season gets underway, I found some time to sit down and do my weekly predictions for each game. I hope to be able to do this every week, but I'm willing to bet money that I won't do it every week, or maybe even at all. Haha, but yeah, here they are for Week One. And I hope to get my power rankings in too before the Giants and Skins game later tonight. But yeah, here it goes....

Redskins at Giants
This is kind of a tough one. I personally hate the Giants, and I don't think either of these teams are going to make the playoffs. But the Skins have the new head coach and all, and I really don't see Jim Zorn knocking off a defending Super Bowl champ in his first game as an NFL head coach. THE PICK: Giants

Lions at Falcons
I really don't like Matt Ryan, and I don't think that he was even close to the best QB in the draft. And I am actually liking the direction the Lions are headed. Two below .500 teams, but in the end, I really don't see Matt Ryan leading anyone to victory in his first NFL start. THE PICK: Lions

Seahawks at Bills
The Seahawks are in for another playoff appearance this year, and with it being Mike Holmgren's last year, they'll play just that much harder. As for the Bills, I really like Trent Edwards and Marshawn Lynch, but they won't be pulling this one off. THE PICK: Seahawks

Jaguars at Titans
You know I'm taking the Titans now and forever. Both of these teams are legit, and Jacksonville has a real shot at winning the AFC, but I just love Vince Young and company wayyy too much. THE PICK: Titans

Jets at Dolphins
Alot of people think that Chad Pennington will be able to beat his old team and knock off Brett Favre and the Jets. I'm thinking otherwise, and I don't really see Favre losing his Jet debut. THE PICK: Jets

Chiefs at Patriots
This one is just too easy. And don't even think for a second that Tom Brady is going to sit out or even struggle. THE PICK: Patriots

Buccaneers at Saints
I really like the Saints this year. And I also really like Drew Brees. The Bucs will struggle a bit, especially coming out of the gate like this. THE PICK: Saints

Rams at Eagles
I think the Rams will be alot better than they were last year. I think the Eagles will be alot better than they were last year. The Eagles however, were alot better than the Rams last year. They have the edge in this one. THE PICK: Eagles

Texans at Steelers
The Steelers are once again a playoff team, and the Texans are a young team on the rise. But the experience will come out on top in this one, as well as in the playoff race. THE PICK: Steelers

Bengals at Ravens
I don't really like either of these teams this year, but some one has to win. I'm thinking it's going to be the teams with the quarterback. And the receivers. THE PICK: Bengals

Panthers at Chargers
I really do like the Panthers this year, as I have pretty much every year since 2005. But honestly, these Chargers? In San Diego? Home opener? Come on. THE PICK: Chargers

Cardinals at 49ers
It's not that I think that this is the Cardinal's year, which I don't. It's just I don't really like the 49ers this year. At all. THE PICK: Cardinals

Cowboys at Browns
I really like the Cowboys this year, and I think the Browns will miss the playoffs. But in this one, I'm taking the upset. THE PICK: Browns

Bears at Colts
I was really back and forth on the Bears during this offseason, but I finally made up my mind. Their offense will cost them, and I don't like them at all this year. Peyton Manning won't be that great, but it'll be a nice tuneup game before heading to Minnesota next week. THE PICK: Colts

Vikings at Packers
I really like the Vikings this year, and I really don't think the Packers will do very well with Aaron Rodgers as their first year starting QB. The Vikings won't crush them at Lambeau, but it won't be all that close either. THE PICK: Vikings

Broncos at Raiders
I think Jay Cutler will develop into a fine QB. But they did lose a lot of talent over the last year. However, this is still the Raiders... THE PICK: Broncos



Oh yeah, and by the way, congrats to me on this being my 50th post. I honestly thought my 50th post would occur around the year 2015, or just never occur at all. Haha, so yeah, patting myself on the back for that. But that's about it.