Cowboys @ Eagles -7 o/u 46.5 - The SB winner has only failed to make the piayoffs twice in the last 12 years. The Eagles beat the Cowboys in both meetings last year holding them to 7 and 6 points. The Cowboys havent added anyone significant and allowed the 2nd most points in the NFL last season. I dont see things magically turning around in the D. Eagles by 10
NFL Week 1
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KC -3.5@LAC - o/u : 45.5 - The Chiefs have won the last 6 straight against the Chargers. The Chargers were 11-5 last year and a really good team, but until further notice I am taking the Chiefs. The Chiefs have only lost in week 1 once in the last 10 years and that was a shocker to the Lions. Andy Reid will have his squad prepared. although only 1 game in the last 8 was won by more than 1 score. Chiefs by 5
Tampa -2.5 @ Atlanta 47.5 - Tampa won the division over the Falcons by 1 game last season but the Falcons have won 4 of their last 5 meetings. The Bucs had the 2nd most points in the NFC last year and scored 117 more points than they gave up while the falcons were the Falcons were -34. Kirk Cousins threw for 8 TDs and 1 in the Falcons last 2 wins against Tampa, but this game will feature Michael Penix Jr under center whose best game passing was for 2 TDs and 312 yards. I think this is the game where Tampa rights the ship. Tampa by 3
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Bengals -5.5@ Browns 46.5 - The Bengals have become synonymous with slow starts. 2024 - 1 win 4 losses first 5, 2023 1-3 in 1st 4, 2022 2-3 in first 5. 2021 they won 3 of their first 5 and went to the Superbowl that year and that is their last week 1 win. The Bengals have won 4 of the last 5 against the Browns. The Browns are trying to recapture the Flacco magic of 2023 while the Bengals are looking to prove they are contenders in the AFC North. The Bengals have too much more talent not to pick them here. Bengals by 7
Dolphins @ Colts - 2. 46.5. Danny Dimes makes his Colts debut while the Dolphins try to pick up the pieces on what should have been a contending team. Tua went a respectable 6-4 in the 10 games he played last year. The only non playoff team he lost to was Arizona. Buffalo twice, Green Bay and Houston are all good teams. Tua only beat one playoff team last year - the Rams. The Colts were an up and down team all last year. I am not sure Daniel Jones is an upgrade over Richardson. Dolphins by 2
So I actually have the cowboys as one of my three teams to finish with 2 wins or fewer this year (the other two being the browns and vikings). They have a first year head coach and a roster that seems extremely barren, especially after forking out $60m to dak for some reason. I think shottenheimer is going to be a one and done coach, and that they only pursued him because all of their preferred options (vrabel and the two detroit coordinators) got pounced on immediately.
LV @ New England -3, 42.5 - This should be a very interesting game. Geno Smith threw for over 70% of his career TDs and 63 % of his career yards in the last 3 years of his 11 year career. Drake Maye showed some flashes last year but only won 2 games out of 12. Both teams only won 4 games last year and both were the punching bags of their respective divisions. The AFC West is a far superior division so Ill go with the Raiders having some Tom Brady Magic back in Foxborough. Raiders by 4
Arizona -5.5 @ NO 42.5 - The Cards were a respectable 8-9 last year and the Saints dont know who their QB is. I pick the Cards on the road. Arizona by 7
Steelers -3 @ Jets 38.5 - This is the Aaron Rogers bowl. Justin Fields has his moments but the Steelers defense is just too strong. Rogers will enjoy some success. The Jets lost to Pittsburgh last year and I dont expect a different result this time around. Pittsburgh by 5
Giants @ Washington -5.5 45.5. I dont see how Russell Wilson will beat Daniels. The Redskins added several weapons for their QB. The Commanders won both games last year and I dont see the opener changing this. Washington by 5
Carolina @ Jacksonville -3, 46.5 This is another interesting game. Will Bryce Young build off his late success last year ? The Jags started 0-4 last season while the Panthers started 1-7. The Panthers did finish with wins against Arizona and Atlanta while the Jags only beat the Titans for their 2 wins since their October 20 win against New England. Carolina has the momentum here. Carolina by 2
Tennessee @ Denver -8 41.5. Nobody is going to give the Titans a shot here including me. The Broncos were a force last year. Tennessee hasnt been right since they fired their GM a few years back. Denver by 12
San Fran -2.5 @ Seattle 44.5 - This is another interesting game. Will San Fran open the window back up after an injury plagued 2024 season? Its also a showcase for the new Seahawks offense featuring Sam Darnold and Cooper Kupp. While I think Seattle will be decent they may take some time to gel. San Fran by 2
Detroit @ GB-1 49.5 - Detroit swept their series last year and are no worse of a team. Until Green Bay shows they can beat the elite I am going with Detroit.
Lions by 5
Lions by 5
Houston @ LA Rams -3 44.5. This is another interesting game. Stafford is banged up but he always seems to be and CJ Stroud is desperate to regain his 2023 form. Both these guys threw for 3700 yards and 20 TD in 2024. This game could really go either way but I will go with the veteran team at home here. LA by 1
Baltimore @ Buffalo -1.5 51.5 - Easily the game of the week. The Bills have won 3 of the last 4 against the Ravens but this one could go either way. This game should be exciting and go down to the wire. Buffalo lost in the regular season last year but won in the playoffs. These teams are very familiar with each other. Pick Em
Minnesota -2.5 @ Chicago 43.5. This is another very interesting game featuring JJ McCarthys debut vs Caleb Williams. The Bears loaded up on talent and the Vikings feel like they can win with any QB. The Vikings have won 7 of the last 8. I expect them to squeak one out while Ben Johnson develops the Bears offense. Minnesota by 2
My Bengals gave the starters more playing time during pre season games hoping it will help solve the problem of the slow start to the regular season. Hope they are right. Our defence is still questionable, and although Hendrickson is in camp he's not happy. Fortunately, we get a soft opponent to start off the season.
I am a Dolphins fan and I don't see them winning more than 5-6 games.
More excited to see the coach and GM finally get fired.
Want to beat Miami, just pass the ball. Secondary is brutal and pass protection is one of the worst in the league.
More excited to see the coach and GM finally get fired.
Want to beat Miami, just pass the ball. Secondary is brutal and pass protection is one of the worst in the league.
