4caster Frank's Weekly Picks
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WEEK 1
-2.5
49ers 24 Giants 13
Giants TE Jeremy Shockey will be a star, but the lack of a running game and an inexperienced offensive line will doom them against good defenses like the 49ers.
+3
Bills 20 Jets 17
Drew Bledsoe shines in his season debut in front of the home fans of Buffalo, by leading a last minute drive that wins the game with a FG.
+1
Eagles 24 Titans 20
Last year the Eagles were road warriors winning 7 games on the road. Look for the Eagles to continue to fly high away from the concrete field of the Vet by beating the Titans.
-8
Redskins 27 Cardinals 21
The Redskins will win the game, but they will not win by 8 points, as Steve Spurrier finds out its harder to roll up the score in the NFL Regular Season.
+2
Ravens 10 Panthers 9
Stinker of the Week: Two years removed from the Super Bowl the Ravens look like an expansion team, the Panthers have just named Rodney Peete their starting QB. A Beer League playing in the park is more entertaining.
-3.5
Bears 27 Vikings 20
Even playing away from their home in Champaign, Illinois the Bears will still be a contender, while the Vikings are just on the road to recovery.
-1.5
Bengals 24 Chargers 20
Two teams hoping to make strides from the bottom this year, both will improve, but the home standing Bengals will have the edge in Week 1.
+2.5
Chiefs 27 Browns 24
Even if QB Tim Couch plays he won’t be a 100% and if Couch is not healthy the Browns won’t beat anyone.
+8.5
Packers 31 Falcons 24
In a battle of star QB present in future look for Brett Favre to start the season off on a winning note, but look for Mike Vick to give the Falcons a backdoor cover with a late TD.
-2.5
Colts 38 Jaguars 17
The Jaguars are in for a very long season, as the team begins the rebuilding process, by getting blown out by the Colts at home.
-8
Dolphins 27 Lions 6
The Dolphins will feast on the Lions all day as Ricky Williams runs wild while the Dolphins defense smothers the young Lions.
+3
Broncos 35 Rams 30
Even the high-flying Rams will get winded in the high altitude of Denver, as the Broncos win an offensive shootout.
+8
Raiders 20 Seahawks 17
Last year Seahawks RB Shaun Alexander sliced the Raiders for over 200 yards. Not only will they not over, but they might also have a tough time winning.
-5.5
Buccaneers 20 Saints 3
The Gruden era in Tampa starts with a dominant win over the New Orleans Saints as the Bucs take control of the weak NFC South early.
+8.5
Texans 24 Cowboys 20
Upset of the Week: With 5 recent All-Pros the Houston Texans are not your traditional expansion team. Beating the Cowboys in primetime will prove they belong n the NFL, and give them immediate bragging rights.
+1.5
Steelers 20 Patriots 17
Game of the Week: The Pats return to reality as the Steelers get revenge for the AFC Championship Game by spoiling the Monday Night opener at Gillette Stadium.
