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After experiencing a scare because of the lockout, the NFL is back! As you can see by the picture above the Packers were last year’s Super Bowl champions in case you forgot and yes I am a Packer fan.

However, this is a new season and the biggest off-season story was the free agent signings of the Philadelphia Eagles. I’ll admit they look great on paper but we’ll see once the season starts. They could’ve won it all last season. For a time the Eagles were thought to be the best team in the NFC. They lost to the eventual Super Bowl champions in the first round of the playoffs but they were one pass away from sneaking past the Packers. Who knows what could have happened after that?

Anyway, they stocked but their defense from last season and are ready to make a run for the Super Bowl. I don’t think the “Dream Team” will do it but I will make no more bets. Last season I said if the Chargers didn’t make the playoffs I would get my cholesterol checked. The Chargers didn’t make the playoffs and I got my cholesterol checked. Granted, it was like seven months later much to the dismay of my friends but I finally came through on the bet. It turned out my cholesterol is fine but I have high blood pressure. I got it checked while I was working at Gerrity’s so of course I had high blood pressure. So that is why this time I’ll keep my mouth shut because I don’t win bets no matter how sure they are.

Anyway, it’s Week 1!!! Football is back!!! Let’s get to the picks!

Thursday

Saints vs. Packers

I’m obviously going to pick the Packers in this game. Green Bay is my favorite team and being that the Packers are the defending Super Bowl champions there’s no reason to pick against them in the first game.

Sunday 1 p.m.

Falcons vs. Chicago

If this game were played later in the season when the weather becomes a factor I may go with the Bears but the Falcons were embarrassed in last year’s playoff game against the Packers so they will be looking to make a statement. Make no mistake about it though, Soldier Field is a difficult place to play and don’t be surprised to see Chicago come out on top.

Colts vs. Texans

With Peyton Manning now getting neck surgery, the Colts could have a long season. Indianapolis is nothing without Manning. Last year, the Texans spanked the Colts in the first game of the season. I don’t see how the Colts will stop them from doing it again.

Bills vs. Chiefs

The Chiefs will win because the Bills are awful and have been hapless (John Lund) for years.

Titans vs. Jaguars

I’ll pick the Titans because I think a titan would beat a jaguar in real life. Even though titans aren’t real. Anyway, this is an interesting match-up but it’s not because both teams are good. It’s because both teams have new quarterbacks. I think the game will come down to which star running back is better on that day. I choose Chris Johnson.

Bengals vs. Browns

I’m hoping the Madden curse doesn’t get to Peyton Hillis this season because the Browns have some potential to at least be relevant in the future with a young running back and quarterback. But we’ll see because after all they are the Browns.

Eagles vs. Rams

E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!! Show me what you got, Dream Team.

Steelers vs. Ravens

I think the Steelers have been waiting for this game since they lost the Super Bowl. They’re not used to losing when they make it there. Look for the Steelers to establish their division dominance early.

Lions vs. Bucs

I’ve heard people say the Lions could be a playoff team this season…We are talking about the Lions, right? Barry Sanders retired a long time ago if I remember correctly. The Bucs will prove the Lions are not a playoff team.

Sunday 4:15ish p.m.

Vikings vs. Chargers

All right, Chargers. It is completely your fault I had to get my cholesterol checked last season. You are better than the Vikings so beat them! I think the Vikings will realize again this season how short-term of a solution Brett Favre was for the team.

Giants vs. Redskins

Who’s the Redskins’ quarterback? I honestly had to look it up. It’s Rex Grossman. Remember him? He was in the Super Bowl once. Giants win because I knew who their quarterback was.

Panthers vs. Cardinals

Kevin Kolb will start a regime in Arizona. All the people who said Kolb was the savior for the Eagles, did you realize how much better the Eagles got when he stopped playing? Anyway, he’ll get a fresh start and should get a win against a pretty terrible team.

Seahawks vs. 49ers

Without Matt Hasselbeck, I don’t see how the Seahawks will make the playoffs this season. It will take a lot of determination from Marshawn Lynch. I expect the Seahawks to fall of the face of the earth this year. Darren Sharper, hold my dick!!!

If you don’t know what I’m talking about with Lynch and Darren Sharper hold my dick, here you go. It’s always a good watch.

Sunday Night Game

Cowboys vs. Jets

I’m not going to be a non-believer. It’s difficult to pick against a team that has made it to the AFC championship game the past two years. The Cowboys haven’t won a playoff game in years. I think since 1997.

Monday Night Games

Patriots vs. Dolphins

The Patriots because they’re better.

Raiders vs. Broncos

I’ll go with the Raiders because the fans wanted Tim Tebow to start but have failed to realize that Kyle Orton is easily the better quarterback. It might be a high pressure situation for Orton at home.

All right, that’s it for this week. Enjoy Week 1!

See ya.

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