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NFL Football Picks for Week 1 (9/7/06 – 9/11/6)

Miami in Pittsburgh

Even though Big Ben is out, I still think the Steelers win this first game at home. The Steelers defense is too good. However, it will be close.

CHOOSE: Pittsburgh – Pick em

Atlanta at Carolina -6

A tough game against a division opponent, but the Panthers D win with Michael Vick and Warrick Dunn. I have to go with the local team here.

CHOOSE: Carolina -6

Baltimore at Tampa Bay -3

Chris Simms shows up and shows the Ravens that he’s ready to be a starting quarterback. Both teams have quality defenses, but the Bucs have better offense, especially when the Cadillac starts running.

CHOOSE: Tampa Bay -3

Buffalo in New England -9

To be honest, I’ve been a fan of the New England Patriot since elementary school. I will never root them or oppose them. So, in my completely unbiased opinion, they are going to take the Bills’ breath away this weekend. Losman isn’t going to know what hit him, and Corey Dillon will revert to his previous form.

CHOOSE: New England -9

Cincinnati at Kansas City -3

Both teams have potentially explosive offenses, and this could result in a high-scoring game. Since both teams are even, I will accept that the team gets some points.

CHOOSE: Cincinnati +3

Denver at St. Louis + 3 1/2

Although the Rams have a new coach, they are still a quality team, at home and scoring points. This one is easy.

CHOOSE: St. Louis +3 1/2

New Orleans at Cleveland -3

Charlie Frye may turn out to be a good NFL quarterback, but not this game. However, I think it will be the Saints offense that wins this one. Reggie Bush shows his things and the signing of Drew Brees starts to look smarter. Cleveland claims they improved their defense by hiring two veteran veterans, Ted Washington and Willie McGinest. Someone marching in …

CHOOSE: New Orleans +3

New York Jets at Tennessee -3

The Jets are going to have problems this year and it will start in Tennessee. This is probably the worst game of the day and I have to watch it since I live in New York. Honestly, both teams suck, but I’ll go with the home team.

CHOOSE: Tennessee -3

Philadelphia in Houston + 4

One of these teams is going up and the other is going down. As Donovan advances, so are the Eagles, but not long ago against the Texans, who are beginning to show signs of life. Years of high-draft picks pay off.

CHOOSE: Houston + 4

Seattle at Detroit +6

The Seahawks are too tough a team for the Lions to handle, although I think the Lions will improve a lot this year with a new coaching regimen. I’m not a big fan of taking points away from a visiting team, but I have to do it here.

CHOOSE: Seattle -6

Chicago at Green Bay +3 1/2

The Pack just isn’t going to be very good this year, but I guess they always have a chance with Favre. In this game, they make the Bears look better than they really are.

CHOOSE: Chicago -3 1/2

Dallas at Jacksonville -2 1/2

The Cowboys will improve a lot this year fighting for the NFC East title. Some costly mistakes will end up costing you the game. Leftwich shows why it was a first round.

SELECTION: Jacksonville -2 1/2

San Francisco in Arizona -7 1/2

The Cardinals will compete for the division this year, but giving more than a touchdown is too much. If Warner can keep his head straight, this could be one of the most explosive offenses in football this season. However, things will start slowly in the first game and I will take the slightly improved 49ers and points.

CHOOSE: San Francisco +7 1/2

Indianapolis at New York Giants +3

The Manning Bowl kicks off Sunday night on NBC football. The Colts are the best team, but I’m going with the Giants for the surprise at Meadowlands.

CHOOSE: New York Giants +3

Minnesota at Washington -4 1/2

This is not the way to start Monday Night Football on ESPN, and I’m glad they are streaming a second game this week. Although this may seem like a defensive fight, the fact is that both offenses suck. The Redskins will likely be without Portis for at least a few weeks. I’ll go with the team getting some points.

CHOOSE: Minnesota +4 1/2

San Diego at Oakland +3

Both teams have new quarterbacks, so there are a lot of unknowns here. LT takes over this game and runs for all the Raiders.

CHOOSE: San Diego -3

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