Week 1 NFL Game Predictions

This will be my first entry into a 17-week series. Every Sunday, prior to game time, I’ll release my list of predictions for the slate of Sunday & Monday games. Each week I’ll tally up the wins and losses. At the end of the season, I’ll tally up my total and release my overall record. Let’s do this… 

New England Patriots vs. Buffalo Bills

Winner – New England 

Tom Brady will be too much for Buffalo to handle. 

Seattle Seahawks vs. Carolina Panthers          

Winner – Seattle 

I think it’ll be a close game, but the Seahawks will separate from the Panthers down the stretch. 

Cincinnati Bengals vs. Chicago Bears 

Winner – Cincinnati 

The Bengals high-octane offense will be hard to stop. I predict Marc Trestman gets a loss in his debut as an NFL coach.

Miami Dolphins vs. Cleveland Browns 

Winner – Miami 

Miami’s off-season spending spree pays off as they defeat Cleveland in week 1.

Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions 

Winner – Detroit 

Reggie Bush & Megatron go off against Minnesota. Detroit starts the season 1-0.

Oakland Raiders vs. Indianapolis Colts

Winner – Indianapolis 

This Oakland team is absolutely horrible. I’d be shocked if they win more than 4 games this year. 

Kansas City Chiefs vs. Jacksonville Jaguars

Winner – Kansas City 

Andy Reid will win his KC debut against a weak Jacksonville team.

Atlanta Falcons vs. New Orleans Saints

Winner – New Orleans 

This game could go either way, so I’ll take the home team.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. New York Jets 

Winner – Tampa Bay

Always pick against the Jets….unless they’re playing the Raiders.

Tennessee Titans vs. Pittsburgh Steelers 

Winner – Pittsburgh

This Pittsburgh team isn’t what it used to be. But they still have Roethlisberger, and that should be enough. 

Green Bay Packers vs. San Francisco 49ers

Winner – Green Bay

Do you think the Packers forgot about that brutal playoff loss? I sure don’t. Aaron Rodgers will get his revenge today as Green Bay edges out the 49ers.

Arizona Cardinals vs. St. Louis Rams

Winner – Arizona 

Palmer and Fitzgerald show off their chemistry and get out of St. Louis with a win.

New York Giants vs. Dallas Cowboys

Winner – New York

The Giants are undefeated in AT&T stadium. I think that trend continues today. 

Philadelphia Eagles vs. Washington Redskins

Winner – Washington 

Operation patience pays off and RG3 puts on a show against Philly.

Houston Texans vs. San Diego Chargers

Winner – Texans 

The Texans passing offense will be too much for the Chargers to handle. Houston is just too good to be beaten by San Diego in week 1. 

What do you think? Any picks that you disagree with? Be sure to let me know in the comment section!

Drew, out.