NFL Football Picks for Week 1 (9/7/06 – 9/11/06)
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Website design By BotEap.comEven though Big Ben is out, I still think the Steelers win this home opener. The Steelers’ defense is too good. It will be close though.
Website design By BotEap.comPICK: Pittsburgh – Pick ‘Em
Website design By BotEap.comAtlanta at Carolina -6
Website design By BotEap.comTough game against a division opponent, but Panthers D wins with Michael Vick and Warrick Dunn. I have to go with the local team here.
Website design By BotEap.comSELECTION: Carolina-6
Website design By BotEap.comBaltimore at Tampa Bay-3
Website design By BotEap.comChris Simms shows up and shows the Ravens that he’s ready to be the starting QB. Both teams have quality defenses, but the Bucs have a better offense, especially when the Cadillac starts running.
Website design By BotEap.comPICK: Tampa Bay-3
Website design By BotEap.comBuffalo in New England-9
Website design By BotEap.comTo be honest, I’ve been a New England Patriots fan since elementary school. I will never root or pick against them. So, in my completely unbiased opinion, they’re going to knock the Bills out this weekend. Losman won’t know what hit him, and Corey Dillon will be back in his old form.
Website design By BotEap.comPICK: New England-9
Website design By BotEap.comCincinnati at Kansas City-3
Website design By BotEap.comBoth teams have potentially explosive offenses, and this could turn into a high-scoring game. Since both teams are even, I take the team that gets some points.
Website design By BotEap.comTEAM: Cincinnati +3
Website design By BotEap.comDenver at St.Louis + 3 1/2
Website design By BotEap.comAlthough the Rams have a new coach, they are still a quality team, at home and scoring points. This one is easy.
Website design By BotEap.comTEAM: St.Louis +3 1/2
Website design By BotEap.comNew Orleans at Cleveland -3
Website design By BotEap.comCharlie Frye may be a good NFL quarterback, but not this game. However, I think it will be the Saints’ offense that wins this one. Reggie Bush shows off his talent and the signing of Drew Brees starts to look smarter. Cleveland claims they improved their defense by signing two aging veterans, Ted Washington and Willie McGinest. Someone walks in…
Website design By BotEap.comTEAM: New Orleans +3
Website design By BotEap.comNew York Jets at Tennessee -3
Website design By BotEap.comThe Jets will struggle this year and start in Tennessee. This is probably the worst game of the day and I have to watch it since I live in New York. Honestly, both teams suck, but I’m sticking with the home team.
Website design By BotEap.comPICK: Tennessee -3
Website design By BotEap.comPhilly at Houston + 4
Website design By BotEap.comOne of these teams is going up and the other is going down. As Donovan goes, the Eagles go, but he doesn’t do much against the Texans, who are beginning to show signs of life. Years of top draft picks pay off.
Website design By BotEap.comSELECTION: Houston+4
Website design By BotEap.comSeattle at Detroit +6
Website design By BotEap.comThe Seahawks are too difficult a team for the Lions to manage, although I think the Lions will improve a lot this year with a new training regimen. I’m not a big fan of taking points from an away team, but I have to do it here.
Website design By BotEap.comPICK: Seattle-6
Website design By BotEap.comChicago at Green Bay +3 1/2
Website design By BotEap.comThe Pack just aren’t going to be very good this year, but I guess they always have a chance with Favre. In this game, they make the Bears look better than they really are.
Website design By BotEap.comPICK: Chicago -3 1/2
Website design By BotEap.comDallas at Jacksonville -2 1/2
Website design By BotEap.comThe Cowboys will improve a lot this year fighting for the NFC East title. Some costly mistakes will end up costing you the game. Leftwich shows why he was first round.
Website design By BotEap.comPICK: Jacksonville -2 1/2
Website design By BotEap.comSan Francisco at Arizona -7 1/2
Website design By BotEap.comThe Cardinals will contend for the division this year, but giving more than a touchdown is too much. If Warner can keep his head straight, this could be one of the most explosive offenses in football this season. However, things will start slowly in the first game and I’m sticking with the slightly improved 49ers and the points.
Website design By BotEap.comTEAM: San Francisco +7 1/2
Website design By BotEap.comIndianapolis at New York Giants +3
Website design By BotEap.comThe Manning Bowl kicks off Sunday night football on NBC. The Colts are the best team, but I’m going with the Giants to pull off an upset at the Meadowlands.
Website design By BotEap.comPICK: New York Giants +3
Website design By BotEap.comMinnesota at Washington -4 1/2
Website design By BotEap.comThis is not the way to start Monday Night Football on ESPN, and I’m glad they’re airing a second game this week. Although this might seem like a defensive fight, the fact is that both offenses suck. The Redskins will likely be without Portis for at least a few weeks. I will go with the team getting some points.
Website design By BotEap.comPICK: Minnesota +4 1/2
Website design By BotEap.comSan Diego at Oakland +3
Website design By BotEap.comBoth teams have new QBs, so there are a lot of unknowns here. LT takes over this game and runs through all the Raiders.
Website design By BotEap.comPICK: San Diego -3
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