Week 1 Predictions

It’s time for the first picks of the year! And no, I don’t want to talk about last night’s game, thank you. Let’s just get down to it, shall we?

New Orleans v. Atlanta: This is always a tough rivalry, but the Saints seem to best the Falcons every. single. time. Even though New Orleans is travelling, I’m still going with the Saints. And it has nothing to do with my secret love of NOLA. Who dat?!

Cincinnati v. Baltimore: With Ray Rice suspended, and Joe Flacco still being the most overpaid QB in the league, I would say Cincinnati stands a chance. But I couldn’t begin to tell you how the team has gelled at this point. So, I’m going to give it to Baltimore.

Buffalo v. Chicago: Chicago’s home field advantage is strong, but Buffalo had a strong start last year. Unfortunately, this is E.J. Manuel’s second year, and therefore he’s primed for a sophomore slump. The word on the street is that the Bills have a decent defense, but I don’t think there will be enough oompf there to carry Buffalo past Chicago.

Washington v. Houston: Listen, RGIII is going to shake off his sophomore slump, and hopefully has built a rapport with [one of my fantasy receivers] DeSean Jackson. Jackson is one quick-as-lightning sonuvagun, but as with any relationship QB to WR rapport takes time to build. In any event, we learned last year that JJ Watt can’t carry the Texans on his back. The Texans have a new QB and a disastrous last season. They’ve got enough to overcome without the pesky distraction of winning the first game of the season. I’m going Washington on the road.

Tennessee v. Kansas City: Let’s see if bitterness and hate can get it done another year! Go KC!

New England v. Miami: New England. Tom Brady, all day, every day.

Oakland v. NY Jets: J-E-T-S…hey, if the fans can get excited, why shouldn’t I? Also, Oakland just seems to be a motley crue of football player emeriti. It’s where players go when they aren’t quite ready to retire, but have been placed by someone newer, younger, and prettier.

Jacksonville v. Philly: Really?

Cleveland v. Pittsburgh: In a tough rivalry, it’s generally a good move to go with the home team. Pittsburgh.

Minnesota v. St. Louis: I would have picked St. Louis, except Sam Bradford is out. Again. So, I’m going with Minnesota. Perhaps AP is fired up again this year.

San Francisco v. Dallas: San Francisco.

Carolina v. Tampa Bay: I would pick Carolina, but it’s totally dependent on Cam Newton. Plus Lovie Smith is back and he’s huge on defense. Even if Cam is playing, I’m not sure he’ll be getting too much work in. I’m going Tampa Bay.

Indianapolis v. Denver: My co-worker told me it was going to be the Reggie Wayne show on Sunday night. But, this is a much hyped rematch, and Peyton lost last time. Plus, this is at Denver. I’ll go with Peyton at home.

New York Giants v. Detroit: Detroit should win this game. But they probably won’t, because they never win games they should. Even though they’ve got Golden Tate and Megatron to split up the entire secondary of the Giants…and yet.... New York Giants.

San Diego v. Arizona: Arizona.