Detroit - 5.5
San Fran -4.5
10 Point 3 teamer.
Cincinnati +13
Tennessee +17
Pats +1.5
Ok off to week 1 in NFC North.
Minny and Detroit. Lions 5.5
Minny comes into the game intact on Offensive Line and AP. The Vikes strength is obviously to run the ball and rush the passer. Detroit has Stafford healthy and what they hope to have is some upgrades on the Offensive line and have added Reggie Bush to give a potent offense tanother option. Last year Minny swept the Lions rather easily giving up late TDs in both games to make the scores close. In those games the Vikes dominated in special teams and getting after the QB. This year the Lions special teams should improve and pass protection should be an upgrade. The Lions have looked really good in the pre season while the Vikes have not. The problem I have with the Vikings in this game are.
1. Offensive line looks off this year even though it was pre season. I think the experienced interior line of Farley and Suh are going to give the Vikings fits and AP may find it more difficult to run this time around.
2. Ponder is still not trust worthy and the Vikes have a new receiving core it may take time to show consistency.
3. Vikes LB situation could be a mess right now, Aaron Henderson moving to the Middle and starting a new outside linebacker. The addition of Reggie Bush and the experienced tight ends are going to give the Linebackers some problems.
The Lions can be a bit soft defensively but I see them improving a bit this year along with pass protection. A healthy Stafford and addition of Bush is going to make this offense much improved. I liked the Lions when the schedule first came out and like them even mpre. Too many horses for Ponder and watch for Ponder to turn it over a couple times.
Lions 31 = 17
Cincinnati at Chicago Bears -3
No real opinion about this game, the Bears have a few wild cards, some upgrades at offensive line and hoping for a more balanced offense. The Bengals are a balanced team with no major weaknesses. This game is too the wire and I have Bengals pulling it out 24-20.
Green Bay at San Fran Niners -4.5
I have the Niners winning the Super Bowl this year and expect them to come out strong again this season. Last year they beat the Packers twice in convincing fashion and expect them to do the same again. The Niners are a well balanced physical team, these are the teams the Pack really struggle with. The Pack are hoping Eddie Lacy gives them a more balanced attack and are trying to find ways to gain a more consistent pass rush.
The Niners are just too physical and more balanced. They have a major edge and made those GB linebackers run around like chickens. Anytime you have Rodgers, you have a chance but I do not trust the Pack's offensive line in this one.
Niners 31 - 23
San Fran -4.5
10 Point 3 teamer.
Cincinnati +13
Tennessee +17
Pats +1.5
Ok off to week 1 in NFC North.
Minny and Detroit. Lions 5.5
Minny comes into the game intact on Offensive Line and AP. The Vikes strength is obviously to run the ball and rush the passer. Detroit has Stafford healthy and what they hope to have is some upgrades on the Offensive line and have added Reggie Bush to give a potent offense tanother option. Last year Minny swept the Lions rather easily giving up late TDs in both games to make the scores close. In those games the Vikes dominated in special teams and getting after the QB. This year the Lions special teams should improve and pass protection should be an upgrade. The Lions have looked really good in the pre season while the Vikes have not. The problem I have with the Vikings in this game are.
1. Offensive line looks off this year even though it was pre season. I think the experienced interior line of Farley and Suh are going to give the Vikings fits and AP may find it more difficult to run this time around.
2. Ponder is still not trust worthy and the Vikes have a new receiving core it may take time to show consistency.
3. Vikes LB situation could be a mess right now, Aaron Henderson moving to the Middle and starting a new outside linebacker. The addition of Reggie Bush and the experienced tight ends are going to give the Linebackers some problems.
The Lions can be a bit soft defensively but I see them improving a bit this year along with pass protection. A healthy Stafford and addition of Bush is going to make this offense much improved. I liked the Lions when the schedule first came out and like them even mpre. Too many horses for Ponder and watch for Ponder to turn it over a couple times.
Lions 31 = 17
Cincinnati at Chicago Bears -3
No real opinion about this game, the Bears have a few wild cards, some upgrades at offensive line and hoping for a more balanced offense. The Bengals are a balanced team with no major weaknesses. This game is too the wire and I have Bengals pulling it out 24-20.
Green Bay at San Fran Niners -4.5
I have the Niners winning the Super Bowl this year and expect them to come out strong again this season. Last year they beat the Packers twice in convincing fashion and expect them to do the same again. The Niners are a well balanced physical team, these are the teams the Pack really struggle with. The Pack are hoping Eddie Lacy gives them a more balanced attack and are trying to find ways to gain a more consistent pass rush.
The Niners are just too physical and more balanced. They have a major edge and made those GB linebackers run around like chickens. Anytime you have Rodgers, you have a chance but I do not trust the Pack's offensive line in this one.
Niners 31 - 23
