The NFL is starting tonight and should be an interesting one. Well teams that have been in development finally step up (Falcons, Ravens, 49ers) or will it be the same ole' same ole' like every year. I am certain that it will be intertaining no matter what happens this year.
Predictions
Vikings at Saints. This week we start out with a rematch of the NFC title game a year ago. There are many questions going into this game. How will Brett Favre perform? Or will the Vikings get pay back against the Saints from that OT loss last year. I believe that Favre isn't up to par the way he was last year. That means, less effective passing game, Saints will key the run, some-what stop Adrian Peterson, and Brees will throw for 3 TDs. Saints win by pulling away in the second half. Saints
Falcons at Steelers. The Falcons have been decent every year, but haven't been able to get that extra push they need to seperate themselves into a DOMINANT NFC team. With Dennis Dixon starting for the Steelers, their offense will be a little one-dimensional for a while, but Dixon will get things going. Falcons establish a running game, and a spread passing offense with Ryan and get a close win against the Steelers. Falcons
Dolphins at Bills. This one is tough to call. Bills did well during the preseaon and C.J Spiller was a monster of a back. The Dolphins have two backs that play really well together splitting carries. The only question I have for the Bills is there passing game, and if they can stop the 1-2 punch that Miami is going to throw at them. Dolphins win by running, running, and running some more. Dolphins
Lions at Bears. Not interesting as many of the games in Week 1, but I'm going to go out on the limb on this one and say the Lions win. Best will surprise the Beats defense with his speed, Stafford will hook up with Calvin for a touchdown, and the defensive line for the Lions keeps the Bears somewhat in check. Lions
Raiders at Titans. The Raiders will be better than previous year, but they have to come out in Week 1 and play Chris Johnson and the Titans. Chris Johnson will not have the same year as last year, but will still be a Top 5 running back in the league, which is something the Raiders won't be able to stop. Johnson scores 2 TDs in the opening game and the Titans pull away from the Raiders. Titans
Bengals at Patriots. With all the weapons that the Bengals have this year, you would expect them to have one of the best offenses in the league. Carson Palmer still looks inconsistent in many of his throws, even though he has the VH1 Channel to throw too. Moss feels uncomfortable in New England for some reason. He should be very comfortable sunday as he finds the end zone. Patriots offense performs better than the Bengals. Patriots
Panthers at Giants. The Panthers D was really good in the preseason and will keep up that intensity this week against the Giants. I think the Giants are going to be in a down year this year, but they still have a more consistent offense than the Panthers right now. This game will go down to the wire, but the Giants have the edge in the passing game. Giants
Browns at Buccaneers. Another game that is not that interesting to the normal NFL fans, but one game that will be close and a really good game surprsingly enough. Both teams will not be able to pass that ball that well, but the Buccaneers drafted a few key receivers in Benn, and Williams. Freeman will find sucess passing to his rookie's, and the Buccaneers will win in a low scoring game. Buccaneers
Broncos at Jaguars. Not sure where the Broncos offense is headed right now, and their defense will not be as good as last year at all. MJD will score multiple times, and Garrad will find his only reciever Mike Sims-Walker when he needs him. Jaguars win at home. Jaguars
Colts at Texans. The best two teams in the AFC South meet up in Week 1 in Houston. Peyton Manning's offense will be the same as always, and their defense will stop the Texan's air game. Yes, Andre will most likely get a touchdown, but the Colts will have more points on the board when the game is over. Colts
Cardinals at Rams. Not many good things you could say about Arizona's organization right now, but they play the Rams in Week 1. Derek Anderson will have no problem hooking up with the many targets the Cardinals have and the Cardinals defense will not allow Bradford to get his first win as a NFL QB. Cardinals
Packers at Eagles. Eagles have a new QB, and a new RB. Yes they have been there for awhile and they have got reps, but the Packers have a really, really good offense. Aaron Rodgers has been a beast in the preseason, and will have no trouble against the Eagles passing D. Packers win their opener against Kolb and the Eagles. Packers
49ers at Seahawks. Mike Singletary has got this San Francisco team in the right direction. They have a well established running game, and their passing game is making strides with Vernon Davis, and Michael Crabtree. On the other hand, Pete Caroll just wanted to leave USC with that mess he left behind. He doesn't know what he is doing. Seahawks are just confused I think. 49ers
Cowboys at Redskins. Redskins are making strides on both sides of the ball, but they will be outmatched against the Cowboys defensively. McNabb will have sucess and Romo will be relatively good as well. The Cowboys also have the edge in the running game with three running backs that are able to get TDs. Cowboys win in a NFC East matchup. Cowboys
Ravens at Jets. The Ravens offense is getting better and better every week, but so is the Jets D as Revis is back in the lineup now. This game will be close and VERY PHYSICAL. Ravens O-line< Jets D-line, Ravens Backs< Jets Linebackers, Ravens WR's < Jets Seconday. Those equations will be the key in this game. Jets win by making plays on defense. Jets
Chargers at Chiefs. The Chiefs have a really good running game this year, but I'm not sure they have anything else. The Chargers will establish a balanced offense with Sproles and Matthews, and Phillip Rivers. Chargers win in at AFC West game. Chargers
Playoffs
AFC
1. Colts (AFC South)
2. Jets (AFC East)
3. Ravens (AFC North)
4. Chargers (AFC West)
5. Patriots (AFC East)
6. Bengals (AFC North)
NFC
1. Saints (NFC South)
2. Packers (NFC North)
3. Cowboys (NFC East)
4. 49ers (NFC West)
5. Vikings (NFC North)
6. Falcons (NFC South)
Quarterfinals
AFC
1. Colts vs. 5. Patriots
2. Jets vs. 3. Ravens
NFC
1. Saints vs. 6. Falcons
2. Packers vs. 5. Vikings
Conference Championship
AFC
1. Colts vs. 2. Jets
NFC
1. Saints vs. 2. Packers
Superbowl
2. Jets vs. 1. Saints
Champions- New York Jets
I would really enjoy your comments and I am really interested in what you think about the NFL season this year, and what you predict.
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