2007 NFL Week 1 Picks

2007 NFL Week 1

Thursday September 6, 2007

New Orleans Saints at Indianapolis Colts

Eddie - COLTS
Offense versus offense is what this game will bring to us. The Colts have the better QB and wide receiving core and they are at home.

Fred – COLTS
Indy won all their home games last year. Pretty much same offense, better defense…no reason why they should lose this one

Sunday September 9, 2007

Kansas City Chiefs at Houston Texans

Eddie – TEXANS
I have no confidence in Herm Edwards to have the competence to beat a Houston team that lacks mojo. On the road for KC means Houston should win this game.

Fred - TEXANS
KC won only 3 of 8 away last year. They looked atrocious in preseason. Houston has a fresh look and is ready to carry their preseason success into the regular season.

Denver Broncos at Buffalo Bills

Eddie – BRONCOS
A young offense that is coming together + a defense that has a secondary like no other equals a loss for the Bills.

Fred – BRONCOS
Buffalo defense looked awful in preseason and their offense is still gelling. Denver, on both sides, is ready now.

Miami Dolphins at Washington Redskins

Eddie – REDSKINS
This is a tough pick. Portis is out to prove his worth and the home team gets the nod.

Fred – DOLPHINS
This game should be a battle of defenses, and Miami’s is better. Upset pick #1

Philadelphia Eagles at Green Bay Packers

Eddie – EAGLES
I expect a solid defense game where Favre throws at a minimum 3 picks. McNabb and company walk away with a win.

Fred - PACKERS
Should be a high-scoring affair. Packers passing offense and defense are top notch…at Lambeau, the Packers will prevail. Upset pick #2

Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns

Eddie – STEELERS
I’m only picking Pittsburgh because Cleveland hasn’t glued together their offense yet.

Fred - STEELERS
The starting Steelers offense has looked fantastic in preseason. Cleveland just named its starting QB. Even though it’s in Cleveland, this should be a slaughter.

New England Patriots at New York Jets

Eddie – PATRIOTS
Lots of unknowns surround this game. How will Jones do? Is Pennington good enough? How is the Pats defense without Harrison? Will Moss play and how will he do? Too many question marks so you go with the better QB. BRADY.

Fred - PATRIOTS
If it wasn’t for Thomas Jones' injury and Pennington’s poor play this preseason, the Jets would win.

Atlanta Falcons at Minnesota Vikings

Eddie – VIKINGS
Not much to say about these two teams. Vikings have the better D and they are at home.

Fred – VIKINGS
Vikings get the win strictly because of home field advantage

Tennessee Titans at Jacksonville Jaguars

Eddie – JAGUARS
Jacksonville’s defense is top notch. Young is – well young and so is that offense. Garrard is the better QB for the Jags and he’ll lead them to victory, for this game at least.

Fred – TITANS
Upset special…and #3!!!! Titans won 6 of the last 7 last year and looked great in preseason. Just like Cleveland, the Jags just named their starting QB, and their offense was lethargic in preseason.

Carolina Panthers at St. Louis Rams

Eddie – RAMS
In this game you go with the team who has the better offense. STL.

Fred – RAMS
An even better offense in St. Louis against a questionable Carolina offense/defense. Upset pick #4

Chicago Bears at San Diego Chargers

Eddie – CHARGERS
Ever seen lightning strike a bear? Well you will this Sunday.

Fred – CHARGERS
Norv’s going to want to impress the fans with his new offense. San Diego murders Chicago

Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Seattle Seahawks

Eddie – SEAHAWKS
This is a lock that’s missing the key. Seattle wins this game with their second string.

Fred – SEAHAWKS
Seahawks have regrouped from last year and are at home. Tampa Bay still hasn’t found a starting 2nd WR

Detroit Lions at Oakland Raiders

Eddie – LIONS
The Raiders defense has improved but the Lions offense has improved more. The Raiders will be lucky to win a couple of games and this won’t be one of them.

Fred - RAIDERS
Upset pick #5. Raiders defense is great and their offense is improved. Raiders barely beat Detroit

New York Giants at Dallas Cowboys

Eddie – COWBOYS
T.O. loves the spotlight and he’ll have it Sunday night. Tiki Barber took with him a huge % of the Giants offense and it will show against a tight Dallas defense.

Fred – COWBOYS
Big D on Sunday Night equals Big W

Monday September 10, 2007

Baltimore Ravens at Cincinnati Bengals

Eddie – BENGALS
Tough tough pick and I can’t wait to watch it. Palmer proves why he’s a top rated QB and Chad Johnson will get to show off some endzone moves as they take the win at home.

Fred – RAVENS
Baltimore, 13-3 last year, with McGahee this year…great game, and Ravens win it. Upset Pick #6

Arizona Cardinals at San Francisco 49ers

Eddie – 49ERS
Edge has lost his edge and the Cardinals won’t be asking for more of Gore.

Fred – 49ERS
Whisenhunt is still trying to figure out how to run the ball. Niners offense and defense will be much better this year.

And for those playing in a Survivor League - this week's pick is SEAHAWKS