NFL 2006 Season Week 1 Picks

Dolphins 17 @ Steelers 28

Jeremy: Oh Daunte, why have you forsaken me! If Someone told you after the Superbowl that this game would be a battle between Charlie Batch and Daunte Culpepper I think you may have had that person committed.

Matt: Football sucks.

Jon: First a few things. I was reminded today that Roethlisberger has only been in the league two years. Doesn't it seem like he's been around longer than that? I mean three years ago basically no one knew who this guy was. Second, do you remember that HE made that tackle that saved their season last year? What a career already. Eli Manning was drafted the same year this guy was. I'm not bringing this up for any specific reason other than it seems interesting to me. Now to the game. I thought I was going to pick the dolphins, but it still seems like a little much to expect them to win this.

Sarah: With Ben out with a NFI, I think Culpepper and the Dolphins(!) will triumph. In either case, I will be watching because it's the start of the season!!!

Bears 26 @ Packers 0

Jeremy: Did you guys hear Brett Favre decided to come back? There was almost no taking a franchise hostage or anything! I'm sick of people saying the Bears will repeat when they only won last year because everyone else was so bad.

Matt: A little game of Over/Under for the comments section:
1. Interceptions thrown by Favre in this game. O/U (2).
2. Number of snaps taken by Aaron Rodgers in this game. O/U (3.5).

Jon: Another season begins for "the guy ahead of ARod on the depth chart".

Sarah: Oh man, I was at the game last Friday, and while the first string defense and offense looked impressive for their one series a piece, I just don't know what they will do during the actual season. If Ahman Green comes back strong and can run without any blocking by an invisible o-line, we should be ok.

Colts 26 @ Giants 21

Jeremy: I'm really surprised this game isn't being hyped more. Pancakes! Checkin' to Pancakes people! Seriously though one of these two teams has to install an audible called 'Pancakes', right?

Matt: I think Manning will have a good game.

Jon: Because America loves alliteration, this shall now be called the Manning Mayhem.

Sarah: Manning vs. Manning. Potentially the game of the year? Since Peyton will choke, and younger siblings like to show up their older siblings, I am going to give this one to Eli.

Vikings 19 @ Redskins 16

Jeremy: I can almost name 3 Vikings starters this year. Ok, that's not true, I could name alot...maybe all of them...but still I think my point is valid. (Although it's questionable whether of not there was a point there at all.) The Vikings did their usual 'lights out' preseason defense, but I refuse to get my hopes up. I've made that mistake before.

Matt: A few notes about the Vikings:
1. Their new uniforms suck.
2. I can't believe they traded Daunte Culpepper.
3. I still can't believe they traded Randy Moss.
4. They're still better than the rest of the teams in the NFC North.

Jon: Over the offseason, I figured I would pick against the Vikings this game. But I think they have enough to do it.

Sarah: The Vikings D has looked ok this preseason which means they will suck during the regular season. :) However, I don't think the Redskins have the weapons to get it done this first week. (Portis?) Chalk up a win for the rival.

Chargers 27 @ Raiders 0

Jeremy: Oh Randy, why have you forsaken me? The Sr. Nutcan staff got to witness Randy's return to the Metrodome this preseason. You could tell the entire crowd wanted nothing more than for Randy to score. Unfortunately Brooks played so bad that they didn't have a pass completed until damn near halftime. Jeff George to Randy Moss anyone?

Matt: Art Shell for Coach of the Year.

Jon: Aaron Brooks looked terrible every time I saw him this preseason.

Sarah: The Chargers have some powerful offensive weapons, but some of their defense has seen actual weapons in the preseason. Ahem. I saw the Raiders live a few weeks ago (put a $(^(!426*!@&^$*!&@#^$ jersey on) and was not entirely impressed. The Chargers should win this one no problem unless Aaron Brooks can find his targets.