[Cougar Bait]

Cleveland gave up 151.9 rushing yards per game plus AP, I think that's a pretty solid play on the Vikings. Steelers I am not so sure about, I think Tennessee improved their offense enough to make this one close, if not an outright upset in the opener. I would lean Titans plus the points on that one. Packers/Bears...yeah everyone likes Green Bay and for good reason, they can throw the ball and have the targets to get numbers on the board. I watched all 4 of the Bears pre-season games and although the first unit played well they still had some problems stopping the pass. Plus Chicago tends to not fare so well against the 3-4 historically. That's probably a good play. GL with your plays Kevin.

[Danskeren]

Alright the season is finally here!!! After killing the books in pre-season i'm looking make some serious money in '09. Had a great '08 season that i hope to top this year.

Vikes -3.5 (I played this huge at -3 2 weeks ago) 10U

Steelers -5 3U

Packers -3.5 2U

more to come when the lines make their move.

I would stay of that Vikes game with 80-90% on them.
Think I'll wait the line out, and play the titans in the opening game - maybe with a 1-point buy.

But I like the Packers in this spot.

Good luck with your season!

[BGboothA]

Packers are my big bet of the week. Also like the Steelers on Thursday as well.

I am leaning Vikes, I have it capped at just under a TD. Will probably make a 1U bet on this myself. Why do you feel so confident in this pick? I am not disagreeing with you just want someone to talk me into more money.

[Nickelicious]

The GB/Chi game could very easily be a 28-27 nailbiter. I'm on the Bears but do believe the Pack is a dangerous team with their offense. But there won't be a single player on that field that has more to prove than Jay Cutler. I wouldn't bet against him.

Regardless, this will be must-see TV!

[hockeybum16]

Bears can't stop the pass....they stack against the run and their linebackers play downhill. With protection, Rogers should have a good day. He has good WR's, a decent line, and a good running back. Also, Cutler is not going to have the breakout everyone thinks with switching to the Bears. He is an average QB who hasn't had a winning record as a QB since his senior year in HS. The preseason game against Denver was a good game, but the Packers are a lot better than the Broncos IMO. The Packers should put up enough points to win. The bears will be relying on Forte more than Cutler in this game, and don't forget about the downplayed RB named Ryan Grant.

I like the Packers -3.5

[hockeybum16]

Thanks kevindakota.

I like the seahawks as well. While I think the 8.5 line is high for a division game between 2 average teams, IMO the general public is betting the right side on this one.

Since 2002, the seahawks are 4-3 SU in the opening week. They are 4-0 SU however against the NFC while 0-3 SU against the AFC.

The Rams on the other hand are 2-5 SU in the opening week. They are 1-4 SU agaisnt the NFC and 1-1 SU against the AFC.

Mora vs Spags should be a good game, but Seattle is the better team. If they expect to compete for the division, it all starts week 1. Take Seattle -8.5

[hockeybum16]

KD, your money pick is the Steelers huh? Any specific reason you like them the most this week?

That is a tough game to cap IMO, lot's of things going on in that game.

[hockeybum16]

Check that, you like the Vikings the most, didn't fully read the post

Still, any specific reason for the Steelers?

[yahoonino]

titan +6 ,,is a gift,,,take it,,,,

[yahoonino]

tennesse+6,,,,,,chicago+3.5,,,,,indianap olis-7,,,,,,miami +4,,,,,,take those 4 to the bank

[hockeybum16]

Love the 49ers!! They are my big play this week.

I agree with the comments on the Steelers as well. I do believe the line is at -5.5 for a reason. It seems like this game should be around the -1 or -2 line but smart money says to take the Steelers. I believe they will win, just fear it may be by a field goal as these two teams have the potential for an offensive or defensive shoot out.

I agree 100% with the Seahawks as well, that team is just flat out better than St. Louis in all areas. They had a rough year last year and I think many underrate them. They couldn't of asked for a better week 1 game.

I also think the Pats will be a blowout. How do you feel about the Texans -4.5 and the Giants -6.5?