Week One Picks - Kit

As Dot noted...picks are not against the spread here...we're all about keeping it simple! ;)

Sunday Games:

1:00pm EST:
Detroit Lions @ Atlanta Falcons: I have to go with Detroit on this one. I think they're a team on the upswing...and the Falcons are likely to be better, but still struggling.

Cincinnati Bengals @ Baltimore Ravens: The Ravens are a bit of a mess right now (and awwwwww...I'm *so* upset about that). Cincy has been poised to break through with a huge season for a few years now...will this be the year they finally pull it together? I'm definitely backing Cincy this week.

Seattle Seahawks @ Buffalo Bills: I'm not sold on Buffalo...but I've *always* thought the Seahawks of the past few seasons were overrated. I give this one to the Bills.

New York Jets @ Miami Dolphins: Well well. While I appreciate Dot's 'spork' analogy...I think it's fair to remember that the Jets only won *three* more games than the Fins last season. (That's 5 total W's, COMBINED, for these two teams, for those of you playing along at home.)I have all the respect in the world for Favre as a player...but it takes more than a great quarterback to fix a team. I don't expect miracles in Miami either but, I also have a lot of respect for what Bill Parcells brings to an organization. So, let's say I think they're playing on pretty even ground at this point...and this week, I'm giving the edge, just barely, to Miami.

Kansas City Chiefs @ New England Patriots: I don't think the Patriots are looking at another undefeated season...but I do think they're one of the 2-3 best teams in the league. Forget the buzz about Brady's foot...he'll be there...and he'll be productive. Pats all the way on this one.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ New Orleans Saints: I really think this is one's kinda tough to call. When the Saints are on, they're ON...but Tampa's D can be fierce. I give the edge to the Saints at home.

St. Louis Rams @ Philadelphia Eagles: Philly typically starts their season strong...I expect this one to be all theirs.

Houston Texans @ Pittsburgh Steelers: I don't think the Steelers are all that. (Wishful thinking? Maybe.) But the Texans are uhm...well yeah. Steelers by a mile.

Jacksonville Jaguars @ Tennessee Titans: Remember when the Titans were the Houston Oilers? Remember when Warren Moon *always* found a way to win? Frequently against the Browns? Yeah, I hated the effing Oilers...and I still hold it against the Titans. I think the Jags D has their number this week...and I'm going Jacksonville.

4:15pm EST:
Dallas Cowboys @ Cleveland Browns: What? Romo creeps Dot out? But but...those dimples! This one breaks my heart...because my Brownies just don't appear to be able to live up to what they started last season. However, call me a homie, point and laugh if you will...I can*not* pick against them. In Cleveland, we thrive on delusion...and yeah, sometimes miracles happen. I take Cleveland. ;)

Carolina Panthers @ San Diego Chargers: The Chargers are a bit like the Bengals...they've been *almost* there for years now. I'm with the Chargers this week.

Arizona Cardinals @ San Francisco 49ers: Welcome to the 'Who Cares?' bowl '08. Coin toss and my faith in Kurt Warner says Cards.

8:15pm EST:
Chicago Bears @ Indianapolis Colts: OK. Here's my upset of the week. I predict that despite the quarterback shuffle, Devin Hester, Brian Urlacher, & the Bears are gonna make *sure* Peyton makes that special face of disgust. With any luck, we'll get to see him throw a pouty little fit at the post-game press conference as well. I'm taking the Bears by a hair.

Monday Games:

7:00pm EST:
Minnesota Vikings @ Green Bay Packers: I predict Green Bay is on the verge of a 'holy crap...we shouldn't have sold Babe Ruth'-esque curse. Gotta take the Vikes on this one.

10:15pm EST:
Denver Broncos @ Oakland Raiders: Has a team ever fallen so far so fast as the Raiders in the past 5 years? Hmm...perhaps *they're* dealing with the curse of Chucky. Either way...the Broncs are gonna kick ass & take names this week.