GB @ Seattle -6 (1)
I know there's always that chance for super bowl hangover the following season. I just don't see it happening with this well coached team. They have a steady qb,rb, offensive line and one hell of defense. They are tough at home: Seattle is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games and 16-5 ATS in its last 21 games at home. The Pack are always tough for me to play against but they struggled big time last year. Green Bay is 3-6-1 SU in its last 10 games and 2-7-1 ATS in its last 10 games. I realize Rogers is back and their D is a lot healthier than last year so only a 1 unit play on opening night for me.
Minny @ Rams under 43 1/2 (1)
Rams took a big hit at qb and now Hill will get first crack at the spot. I look for a lot of runs with some short passes to try and get him in the mix. Cassell will lead the Vikes out on the field after another very disappointing season from the Vikes. A new coach and hopefully a healthy Peterson will give them some life on the road. Rams D is pretty decent. I'm obviously hoping for a lot of long drives aending with fg's.
Oakland @ Jets under 39 1/2 (1)
Oak were ranked 23rd in total yards and scored 20 ppg last year.
Jets were ranked 25th in total yards and scored 18.1 ppg.
The Jets were 31st in passing but 6th in rushing. Their D only gave up 88 ry per game.
Jets will want to establish the run, although I know they will pass even more this year with Smith being in his 2nd season . Oakland with the qb controversy, and quite frankly I think they both are weak. They decided to go with Carr and Schuab will backup.
I'm hoping for one of those ugly Jet games with a lot of conservative calls and I really don't know what to expect from Oakland. One would think they wouldn't want to get in a shootout with their qb situation.
Carolina +2 1/2 @ TB (1)
Probably a fool taking Carolina with Newton's ribs and their poor performance on offense so far in x games. I guess it's flack jacket for him Sunday. I just like the Carolina D and think they can keep it tight to the vest. TB has a lot of expectations this season and they have found their qb in Glennon. I guess I'm still letting last season influence me on this one, b ut TB is going to have to prove to me they are the better team cause I'm on Carolina.
Carolina under 43 1/2 (1)
Like the D on both teams. It will be hot though and Lovie is a conservative coach. I expect a close low scoring game probably won by a fg or a 2 point conversion.
Frisco -4 1/2 @ Dallas (2)
I'm going with the much better D in this game. I will be very surprised if Dallas D can stop the run and contain Kaepernick throughout this game. I'm thinking to much on the ground, and to much in the air will wear down the Dallas D who obviously doesn't impress me. It's always dangerous to take the road fav and against a top notch QB like Romo (and he is a good one), but just have the feeling it's going to be the same old story with the Boy's this nyear, no consistency, no D, no bench.
