Not too many picks jump off the page but there is good value:
GB/DET OVER 46 - GB's defense has yet to show up from last year and I think the DET WR's with their size will take advantage of this matchup. Harrington has shown little but will have Jones to keep the defense honest. Favre and the boys have a bad ATS record BUT score points in the domes. 28-23 Detroit
ARZ +9/MIN -1 - NY's D-line is the key here as if they get pressure early the game could be over by halftime... that being said the Giants haven't put anyone away in 2 years. Perhaps this is the breakout game for Brandon Jacobs as he shows why the staff is so excited with his potential. Still think NY will keep ARZ in the game, much like Ohio State/Texas last night, and game will be decided by 4 points or less. MIN has the defense to go with the offense for the first time in years. TB OL will have trouble all day and 10-13 win would not surprise me here.
BUF -5.5 - Bills D returns intact from last year and LOTS of McGahee in the opener here. A defensive TD and enough passing to make the Texans D stay back will make all the diference. HOU will be forced to throw early and often.
24-16 Bills
INDY/BALT UNDER 46 - Baltimore's D is a good indicatCanor of the Colts season this year. Arguably the best unit they will see all season I believe the Ravens will at times look like the '85 Bears which last used effictively a 46 D. James will be used more within the redzone which will limit Manning's TD's and mean more FG's. Also, Lewis will be a 350-carry back again and eat lots of clock not only in the opener but all year.
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23-17 Colts
GB/DET OVER 46 - GB's defense has yet to show up from last year and I think the DET WR's with their size will take advantage of this matchup. Harrington has shown little but will have Jones to keep the defense honest. Favre and the boys have a bad ATS record BUT score points in the domes. 28-23 Detroit
ARZ +9/MIN -1 - NY's D-line is the key here as if they get pressure early the game could be over by halftime... that being said the Giants haven't put anyone away in 2 years. Perhaps this is the breakout game for Brandon Jacobs as he shows why the staff is so excited with his potential. Still think NY will keep ARZ in the game, much like Ohio State/Texas last night, and game will be decided by 4 points or less. MIN has the defense to go with the offense for the first time in years. TB OL will have trouble all day and 10-13 win would not surprise me here.
BUF -5.5 - Bills D returns intact from last year and LOTS of McGahee in the opener here. A defensive TD and enough passing to make the Texans D stay back will make all the diference. HOU will be forced to throw early and often.
24-16 Bills
INDY/BALT UNDER 46 - Baltimore's D is a good indicatCanor of the Colts season this year. Arguably the best unit they will see all season I believe the Ravens will at times look like the '85 Bears which last used effictively a 46 D. James will be used more within the redzone which will limit Manning's TD's and mean more FG's. Also, Lewis will be a 350-carry back again and eat lots of clock not only in the opener but all year.
Can't see this above 43 total...
23-17 Colts
