NFL Picks Week 1: Why the Dolphins Will Play the Patriots Close and Much More

September 10, 2011   ·   Thomas Galicia   ·   Jump to comments

Finally, the NFL is back, and what a game Saints vs. Packers was.
Will any games be able to top that great Thursday night game? I doubt it. But I'll still try to pick who's going to win.
And away we go (HOME TEAM IN BOLD CAPS):
 
Pittsburgh (+1.5) over BALTIMORE: Steelers 17, Ravens 14
Flacco won't get over the Steelers' block that has kept Baltimore out of the Super Bowl two out of the last three years. 
 
TAMPA BAY (-1.5) over Detroit: Buccaneers 23, Lions 17
Josh Freeman is the best quarterback in the state of Florida. I expect big things from him this season.
 
CHICAGO (+2) over Atlanta: Bears 24, Falcons 21
Cutler will be sacked at least four times, but I'm not as strong on the Falcons as I was earlier this season.
 
Buffalo (+5.5) over KANSAS CITY: Bills 27, Chiefs 10
Just smells like an upset to me.
 
Indianapolis (+8.5) over HOUSTON: Texans...

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