Football Picks: Week 1

As a new feature I'm going to start picking the winners of all the upcoming football games each week. It'll be a way for me to keep track of how good I'm doing and also to show off to everyone how much I know. But there's one rule. If you take this inside information and win money with it, I get half. That's only fair. Without further adieu here are my week 1 picks.

For the record I picked New England over the Raiders. So technically I'm 1 for 1. But that was easy. Here it gets a little trickier.

Texans over Bills - With the way Buffalo finished last year everyone has been picking them to do great things this year. But with J.P. Losman, he of the four career snaps at quarterback I still have my reservations. At least early in the year with high expectations. As such pick the Texans and the explosive trio of David Carr, Andre Johnson, and Domanick Davis.

Bengals over Cleveland - Like anyone cares anyway. Boring matchup with the edge going to the more talented Bengals. We may see a breakout game from young QB Carson Palmer.

Jets over KC - Kc's won something like 8 straight home openers. Great stat but it's time to find another one because come Sunday it will soon be an antiquated stat. The Jets will roll through on their way to the playoffs.

Broncos over Miami - A lot of people think the Broncos will be really good this year. I won't go that far but they are better than hapless Miami. Go with the safe bet and take Denver.

Minnestoa over Tampa Bay - I'd be surprised if Tampa Bay coach Jon Gruden is still employed by December. Minnesota's my sleeper pick to go to the Super Bowl so of course I gotta pick them in week one.

Pittsburgh over Tennessee - I don't think Pittsburgh will be anywhere near as good as last year. QB Ben Roethisberger is the definition of a one year wonder and they'll be without both Duce Staley and Jerome Bettis in week one. But even still Tennessee is worse.

Washington over Chicago - Worst game ever. Who cares. Washington wins because of Clinton Portis.

Carolina over New Orleans - The Saints are going all the way. Eventually. They still struggle in week one though because of the hurricane related distractions. And Carolina's really good.

Seattle over Jacksonville - Jacksonville's good but Seattle has something to prove this year. Shaun Alexander in a contract year is a scary thought. Seattle all the way.

Detroit over Green Bay - Detroit's another team that could be good this year if Joey Harrington, Kevin Jones, and Roy Williams play up to potential. With Green Bay and Brett Farve on the decline go with Detroit.

Arizona over the Giants - One of the toughest games to call. The Giants know Arizona QB Kurt Warner well and know how to exploit him. However, he's got tremendous weapons around him in WRS Anquan Boldin, Larry Fitzgerald, and Bryant Johnson. Should be an interesting game. But I like the Cardinals because I'm worried about Eli's elbow.

San Diego over Dallas - If you think Drew Brees and the Chargers will have a letdown you're retarded. Even without TE Antonio Gates they dominant an inexperienced Dallas defense.

St. Louis over San Francisco - A no brainer. SF won't win a game all year.

Indy over Baltimore - A great game. Indy's offense against Baltimore's defense. A dream match up. But this early in the year without a full tank of gas expect the defense to fall apart in the second half and for Peyton Manning to exploit it.

Philly over Atlanta - Probably the game of the week. Michael Vick will make sportscenter but the Eagles are the better team top to bottom. Expect T.O. to blow up.