Football fanatics the wait is finally over. You’ve struggled to deal with an off season filled with drama, lockouts, and a free agent bonanza leaving some including myself saying “When did they get him?” Tonight, although just a slight tease, marks the beginning of what is already shaping out to be an NFL season filled with excitement, controversy, storylines, dream teams, and of course more discussion on illegal hits and head injuries. I do not consider myself to be the world’s greatest football enthusiast, nor do I think of myself as a football guru, yet just your average ordinary played the game in high school fan. Just like most of you I do the whole fantasy football thing with a slight dabble every now and then in the sports betting arena. Over time however sports betting (only in Vegas of course) has not panned out exactly the way I’ve hoped it would. Ok let’s be honest here I may be one of the worst of all time and right now most of you are asking yourselves; “Why the hell would I want to keep reading?” In the words of Daniel Tosh, “Valid point”, however if you know who I’m picking each week, that may entice some of you who are involved in pick-em leagues, or for those of you who live in Vegas, to bet the opposite. Each week I plan to give you my predictions on at least 3 games, my lock of the week, and my bet-um straight up underdog. Without further ado … Week #1 here we go.

Game 1
Detroit vs. Tampa Bay (-2)
I know everyone wants to jump on the Matthew Stafford bandwagon, but can you tell me the last time the Lions did anything right? Too much hype in the pre-season for a below average team. I’m taking Tampa Bay at home -2.

Game 2
Tennessee vs. Jacksonville (-2)
Two words..Luke McCown. Tennessee takes the points and runs with them, I’ll take Tennessee +2.

Game 3
Oakland vs. Denver (-3)
No Tim Tebow ? No problem for the Denver Broncos as the cruise to a Week 1 win over NCAA division 1 Oakland Raiders. I’ll take Denver -3 at home.

Lock of the Week
N.Y. Giants vs. Washington (+3)
Could not ask for a better Week 1 game if you’re a Giants fan. Yes there on the road, but playing against a team that was considering Rex Grossman as QB1? Eli don’t get me wrong you’re no Tom Brady, but you can certainly cover 3 points on the road against the Skins.

Underdog
Buffalo vs. Kansas City (-6)
Quarterback problems in Kansas City right now, and I think the Bills get off to a 1-0 start on the road for the first time since Jim Kelly was at the helm.

Well there you have it; Week 1 is in the books. Check back daily for a recap on all my losses and make sure to leave your comments on my picks or hit me up on twitter @cORyANGE44.

And remember “Clear eyes, full hearts, can’t lose”

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