Week 1 Predictions-Favre Forgets What Team He's On.

James Stark by Correspondent Written on September 11, 2009
GREEN BAY, WI - MARCH 06: Quarterback Brett Favre of the Green Bay Packers announces his retirement at a press conference on March 6, 2008 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

It's been awhile since I've written something, and of course it's been another crazy offseason indeed.

T.O. has moved up north, Cutler is in Chicago, and Favre finally retired, or not.

Week 1 is always the hardest to pick. These picks may be absurd, or darn right idiotic. But someone has to do it. It might as well be me.

However, the anticapation has risen and it's time for some football!

Dolphins @ Falcons

Here's a great matchup that nobody would have even cared about last season. But oddly enough, both teams made the playoffs. Favre coming to New York worked out the best for the 'Fins. Matt Ryan made Falcon fans forget all about Vick. 

I expect a more experienced Matt Ryan to put up good numbers in week 1. Run it a few times with Turner and throw it to Roddy White;the Falcons shouldn't have a problem with the Dolphins. The Dolphins' wildcat offense, not so wild this week.

Falcons 24     Dolphins 17

Fantasy Impact-Roddy White

Chiefs @ Ravens

Ravens defense will make anyone wet their bed. The Chiefs are nothing but a bunch of bed wetters. Ravens will win big. But not too fast. Matt Cassel may not be all that he is made out to be, but he's no joke. Dwayne Bowe is no joke of a receiver either.

Fortunately, the Ravens do have a solid runningback in Ray Rice. Give him the ball, the Ravens win. A lot closer than one would expect.

Ravens 16     Chiefs 14

Fantasy Impact-Ray Rice

Vikings @ Browns

If the Vikings are smart, they will run the ball. The Browns are a team with potential, and could surprise.

I'll be straight up honest with you. I have a huge mancrush on Brett Favre. The Vikings are a good team. The Browns are mediocre at best. 

This is wear people will get me banned off this website.

However, every opening week you'll have one of those kind of games that make you wonder how that happened. This is the game. You have to go with the gut sometimes. You have to remember the Vikings coming close to losing twice last season to the Lions. I still love you Brett. Should I do it? I'm going to regret this.

Browns 21     Vikings 20 

Fantasy Impact-My stupidity

Broncos @ Bengals

Cutler is gone, Marshall is dumb, and Denver is not off to a good start already.

Palmer is healthy, Ochocinco has behaved, nobody is in jail, and the Bengals could return to it's old form from a couple years back.

So it's easy.

Bengals 35     Broncos 13

Fantasy Impact-Carson Palmer

Eagles @ Panthers

Both teams don't have any glaring weakness. Many experts have the Eagles representing the NFC in the Superbowl. The Panthers aren't a team to shy away from either. Panthers have two very talented runningbacks, one of the best receivers in the league, a solid quarterback, and a great defense.

Eagles aren't much different either. But the Panthers are home, which gives them a slight advantage.

Panthers 17     Eagles 14

Fantasy Impact- Deangelo Williams

Jets @ Texans

It will be vital for the Texans to throw the ball well in this week 1 matchup. This shouldn't be a problem via Andre Johnson. But it's not like they can't run it either with Steve Slaton in the backfield.

Jets' rookie quarterback Mark Sanchez will get his chance to prove he's the man. But the Texans could be the surprise team this year, and the Jets don't have the leadership they need at the quarterback position. Not a good start for the rookie.

Texans 31     Jets 14

Fantasy Impact-Steve Slaton

Lions @ Saints

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