**OFFICIAL Week 1 Game Thread, Sponsored By Chucky's Return

[Fabbs]

Seemed more like the Philly defender just yanked him out of bounds, which is a smart play. I think it’s kinda cheap that a defender can do that, but the old forceout rule probably caused more problems than it solved anyway.

Nope. I did too at first viewing. Upon replay, Jones was already headed out.
Did look like Philly defender got away with some pass interference at the start of the jump ball, but nothing major. I'm fine with the no call.

[Spurtacular]

Good four down stop for me. I put a modest wager on Philly +1. Paid for most of my weekend parlays.

[Millennial_Messiah]

Pick 'Ems? Everyone can participate, but you have to start this week to be eligible. Everyone gets a free win (1-0) from Thursday's game. I picked the Eagles, but I'm not going to brag about it because it's after the fact.

[Millennial_Messiah]

MY PICKS FOR WEEK NUMERO UNO

ATL @ PHI -- Hindsight is 20/20. I did pick the Eagles a long time ago, for the record. However I'll give everyone who participates this win.

BUF @ BAL -- Don't really like either team this year, but BUF is truly awful with no QB or OL this year.
PIT @ CLE -- Cleveland shouldn't be winless this year by any stretch, but I don't buy from Hard Knox that they're quite ready yet.
CIN @ IND -- Andrew Luck's return. Colts roster isn't great, but Bengals should be one of the worst teams in the league this year as they bottom out and rebuild.
TEN @ MIA -- Not too big on either team this year, but Tennessee has a somewhat better QB and slightly better roster.
HOU @ NE -- Texans always put up a fight in these games, and they have two monster DEs, but they can never quite beat Brady on the road.
KC @ LAC -- Could go either way, but Philip Rivers is overdue for a good year. They'll start off well this year for a change.
JAC @ NYG -- This is my upset pick, but I think the Giants are improved from a year ago and with the return of OBJ, will find a way to win their home opener this year.
SEA @ DEN -- Never, ever, pick against the Broncos at home in September. Almost impossible to win in the al ude paired with the heat. And Seattle stinks on the road.
SF @ MIN -- Could go either way, but the Vikings are very strong at home when they're good. Don't see Cousins losing his big debut at home.
TB @ NO -- A clear mismatch.
WAS @ AZ -- Redskins have an experienced QB. They're the better team. AP returns to 'Zona. Cardinals are another team with 2-3 star players and a bad roster.
DAL @ CAR -- I don't think the Panthers' offense is good enough to move the ball bunch on what will be one of the best defenses in 2018.
CHI @ GB -- Bears will be good, but they need time to jell. Week one at Lambeau isn't favorable for any road team, and GB has by far the better QB for now.

NYJ @ DET -- Don't like the Lions at all this year, their roster is crud and they're worst in their division by far, but the Jets are in total rebuild.
LAR @ OAK -- Rams are simply better team by far. Analytical millennial coach vs. dumby bent on playing '90s ball. No home field advantage for OAK here.

[spurraider21]

Baltimore - lopsided matchup
Pittsburgh - lopsided matchup
Colts - really want to take the bengals, as i think it will take luck a few games to get his feet wet (though i think he'll have a great comeback season). but when in doubt, i'll take the home team.
Miami - tannehill is getting slept on here. i like them at home. ans will take a few games to get rolling
Houston - patriots are notoriously mediocre to start the season. houston is locked and loaded this year. brady will look bad, people will start saying "he's done" and then by years end he'll be a top 3 qb
Chiefs - kept going back and forth on this one. chargers usually dont start off that well, bosa is out, secondary banged up. chiefs O is going to overwhelm, even with mahomes throwing a pick or two
Jaguars - tough pick. not a big fan of jags on the road, and giants O should bounce back in a big way. they finally have a running back, and OBJ is nuts. but jaguars roster is top to bottom just so much better...
Broncos - keenum isn't much, but he's an upgrade to siemian/lynch. broncos O will be solid this year, and pass rush is what it is. seattle is gonna be bad this year.
Vikings - 49ers will be a fun team this year, but vikings are stacked and at home
Saints - easiest pick of the week. at home vs inferior team with backup qb
Cardinals - i think people are sleeping on arizona a bit. i know bradford will inevitably go down this year, but until he does, he's still effective enough. and people forgot how good dave johnson is. i love peterson, but washington is bad
Panthers - just a better team than dallas, and at home. cowboys are gonna be ugly to watch this year tbh
Packers - really wanna be edgy and take the bears, but can't in lambeau
Lions - not takin a rookie qb on the road. detroit is mediocre, but stafford will put up some points and i dont see Darnold keeping up on the scoreboard
Raiders - weekly homer special

[Avante]

MY PICKS FOR WEEK NUMERO UNO

ATL @ PHI -- Hindsight is 20/20. I did pick the Eagles a long time ago, for the record. However I'll give everyone who participates this win.

BUF @ BAL -- Don't really like either team this year, but BUF is truly awful with no QB or OL this year.
PIT @ CLE -- Cleveland shouldn't be winless this year by any stretch, but I don't buy from Hard Knox that they're quite ready yet.
CIN @ IND -- Andrew Luck's return. Colts roster isn't great, but Bengals should be one of the worst teams in the league this year as they bottom out and rebuild.
TEN @ MIA -- Not too big on either team this year, but Tennessee has a somewhat better QB and slightly better roster.
HOU @ NE -- Texans always put up a fight in these games, and they have two monster DEs, but they can never quite beat Brady on the road.
KC @ LAC -- Could go either way, but Philip Rivers is overdue for a good year. They'll start off well this year for a change.
JAC @ NYG -- This is my upset pick, but I think the Giants are improved from a year ago and with the return of OBJ, will find a way to win their home opener this year.
SEA @ DEN -- Never, ever, pick against the Broncos at home in September. Almost impossible to win in the al ude paired with the heat. And Seattle stinks on the road.
SF @ MIN -- Could go either way, but the Vikings are very strong at home when they're good. Don't see Cousins losing his big debut at home.
TB @ NO -- A clear mismatch.
WAS @ ARI -- Redskins have an experienced QB. They're the better team. AP returns to 'Zona. Cardinals are another team with 2-3 star players and a bad roster.
DAL @ CAR -- I don't think the Panthers' offense is good enough to move the ball bunch on what will be one of the best defenses in 2018.
CHI @ GB -- Bears will be good, but they need time to jell. Week one at Lambeau isn't favorable for any road team, and GB has by far the better QB for now.

NYJ @ DET -- Don't like the Lions at all this year, their roster is crud and they're worst in their division by far, but the Jets are in total rebuild.
LAR @ OAK -- Rams are simply better team by far. Analytical millennial coach vs. dumby bent on playing '90s ball. No home field advantage for OAK here.

Make a thread.

Will have my picks before Sunday..

[SpursforSix]

Can’t y’all s make a table or something.
Something I can put checks in. .

[Millennial_Messiah]

LET'S GO!!!!!

[Clipper Nation]

Looks like the zpatrick Cycle is beginning again in Tampa

[Robz4000]

Luck keeps taking hits like that he'll be out for the season before halftime.

[Clipper Nation]

Bortles is looking predictably brutal so far.

[TheCultOfPersonality]

Nice interception by the Browns defender

[Raven]

it must be quite awkward to be defending against DT on his way back from acl tear. He takes so much time it feels like anyone could end his career any moment..

[Silver&Black]

Ryan Fitzpatrick cycle FTW tbh.

[RD2191]

Texans

[Raven]

texans's D, on name power alone, is scary as ..

[Millennial_Messiah]

it must be quite awkward to be defending against DT on his way back from acl tear. He takes so much time it feels like anyone could end his career any moment..

DT? You mean Watson?

He was tremendous last year in NE despite the loss...

[monosylab1k]

Looks like the zpatrick Cycle is beginning again in Tampa

[jeebus]

Looks like the zpatrick Cycle is beginning again in Tampa

I know who my team will be this year then

[Millennial_Messiah]

Saints defense in 2012 form

[Silver&Black]

Tampa super bowl bound.

Aints

[TheCultOfPersonality]

14 play 49er drive ends with a turnover at the goal line. All that work for nothing.

[SuperCam]

Taints

Breesus last year wasted

[Millennial_Messiah]

Alfred Morris in 2012 form...

Joe Flacco in 2012 form...

Saints in 2012 form

[Millennial_Messiah]

Cousins is an elite QB. First time in his career he's had a chance to play with an even passable defense, much less an elite one. Vikings are going to be hard to beat this year.

Let's not forget, Cousins was the #1 QB by passing yards for the vast majority of the 2016 season before they let their weapons walk before last year and the OL was injured all year.