The Public Dog Kiev’s Picks:
Atlanta -7 vs Chicago. Chicago’s Defense was actually worse than the stats showed for last year. They were 15th in Yards allowed but that is misleading because most teams would be crushing them by halftime and then run the clock out in the middle of the third quarter. The bears were 24th in points allowed last year. Some of that is due to awful turnovers but do you think that will change with Glennon? I think Atlanta is pissed about what happened in last years Superbowl and is ready to put the pedal to the metal. I would hate to face them week 1.
Redskins PK vs Eagles. for 2 equal teams i will go with the home team every time. I am looking for a sophomore slump from Carson Wentz. He is owned in less than half the leagues in Fantasy Football while cousins is owned in 100% Redskins had a very good draft really helping out their defense. Washington was 3rd last year in total offense with 6454 yards. Most of all, i talked all this shit about Washington this year. So now I have to back it up!
Houston -5.5 vs Jacksonville. Houston number 1 in Total defense last year. They have JJ Watt back. Their QB play can only be better this year. Jacksonville is a mess. Blake Bortles has looked bad in the preseason. He lost all confidence Houston will stack the box and shut them down. This spread should be 7
Seattle +3 vs Green bay. Seattle is always looking to start out the year strong. They have Eddie Lacy who should be able to give up some packer offensive secrets. Seattle had the 5th best defense on a hard schedule last year allowing 5099 yards. The packers defense ranked 22nd. Most importantly the packers have 5 questionable to doubtful players this week. Clay Matthews is beat up, Nick Perry is beat up. Bryan Bulaga, Montavious Adams and Davon House are highly questionable. I like Seattle to keep this close if not win
Cub Fan Danny’s Picks
I believe in the Superbowl Hangover. Since 2001 the loser of the Super Bowl is 5-11. The Bears arent supposed to be any good, will the Falcons overlook this game as a game they should win and start looking at their home open next week vs Packers?
The falcons had one of the best if not the best offense last year but that was last year. There has been a change with their Offensive Coordinator who gave Matt Ryan his best year ever. What will the new Offensive Coordinator do? How will he mesh with Ryan.
falcons also have a new D coordinator and that can take time to mesh the Defense as well.
The Bears Defense will be much better this year and starting the season for the most part healthy. I like the way the defense looked this preseason especially shutting down the Titans everyone’s pick to make the playoffs in game 3 of the pre-season. The Bears will have a very good running game this year and throw a lot of different looks at the Falcons.
Glennon is familiar with the Falcons and if can perform under pressure and move the ball the Bears have a great shot of controlling the Time of possession and grinding a close game.
Take the +7. Falcons 24-20.
Seattle +3 vs Packers
Seattle Defense is going to be very very good this year if not the best in the NFL. They added Sheldon Richardson from the Jets making that DLINE difficult to shut down and they will put a lot of pressure on Rodgers.
Russell Wilson is poised and should be able to perform against the Packers Defense that has been shakey at best the past couple of years. If any team can shut down Rodgers it is Seattle. I believe the Seahawks shut down Green Bay and win outright but getting +3 is the play.
Seattle 31-24
Oakland Raiders +1 1/2.
I really like David Carr and believe he can be one of the best 3 QB’s in the league. He already has in his young career 12 comeback victories. The raiders have confidence that he will comeback and win it if it is close. Watching the Titans this preseason I am not confident that they will be as good as everyone thinks they will be. David Carr is 2-0 vs Mariota in his career. Getting +1 1/2 Take the Raiders.
Raiders 35-28.
Rams -3 vs Colts.
Colts will be terrible offensively without Andrew Luck. Luck is not starting and the they are going with Scott Tolzien. Let me say that again SCOTT TOLZIEN! Rams should improve this year with Goff, Gurley and the addition of Sammy Watkins. I can see this game going 24-10 Colts.
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