Baltimore Ravens vs Houston Texas

The Ravens are hosting a young Houston Texans team that is slowly coming together and looking to get past the rebuild stages. Baltimore is on the move to try and win the AFC North while the Texans are trying to start rookie CJ Stroud’s NFL career with a win. Look to see newly paid Lamar and company try and come out swinging with their new pieces on offense. Baltimore added some nice pieces this offseason in Odell Beckham JR and Zay Flowers. I wouldn’t expect it be long into the game until Lamar gets those two going early. The offense has plenty of fireworks and will look to control the game early. The Texans had the two of the top three picks in the NFL draft in last years draft and took one of the highest rated college QB and probably the best defensive player in the draft in Will Anderson JR. Those two are ready to make an impact right away and try to sneak out of Baltimore with a win. CJ Stroud’s relationship with rookie WR Tank Dell is ready to show he should’ve been drafted earlier in the draft.

Score prediction Ravens 31 – Texans 21

Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals

Starting the season off with a bang between two divisonal matchups in Bengals vs Browns. Both teams are ready to try and take that next step to lead their teams back to the playoffs and make some noise. These two teams could light up the field on offense so be ready to expect a high scoring game. The Bengals just paid Joe Burrow a record deal to keep him in Cincinnati for the next several years. The dynamic duo in Burrow and Chase is nearly unstoppable, but make sure to keep an eye on Burrow’s calf that he hurt early in the preseason, that he said shouldn’t limit him in the first matchup of the season. The Browns are ready for the first full season of Deshaun Watson at the helm of the offense, Nick Chubb’s usage should go down a bit that could help him and the team to make a playoff push this season by keeping him healthy. The Browns let a major piece walk this offseason in Kareem Hunt so it will be interesting to see how run heavy the team will be all season, but I expect Watson to go out and light up the secondary with some deep plays to Star receiver Amari Cooper.

Score prediction Browns 28 – Bengals 35

Minnesota Vikings vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers  

First game of the season for Tampa Bay with out the greatest QB of all time taking the snaps, The Bucs will be starting former number one pick Baker Mayfield who is trying to find a home after bouncing around from team to team the past few years. The Vikings are trying to continue the success they had last year and try and repeat as NFC North Champs. Minnesota has one of if not the best receiver in the league in Justin Jefferson and he will be ready to repeat what he did last season with Kirk Cousin at QB. The Vikings lost some major pieces on offense this offseason by letting Thielen and Dalvin Cook walk and only replace Thielen by adding Jordan Addison the 2021 Biletnikoff Award winner. The league will slowly figure out the offense that the Vikings will be looking to run and try to shut down Justin Jefferson, but no one was able to last year so will this year be different? Tampa Bay will try to do what they can this season with what they have.. Mike Evans star receiver is already asking out but will The Bucs be willing to offload their main offensive weapon? Baker Mayfield has had a decent start in the NFL but hasn’t been able to prove a team that he can lead them to the promise land. Get ready to expect a tanking Bucs squad trying to pick up high pick next draft and take a star QB out of college.

Score Prediction Vikings 38 – Buccaneers 10

New Orleans Saints vs Tennessee

Titans Two teams that will be battling for a high pick in next season to hopefully help complete their rebuilds. Both teams added some interesting pieces this offseason the help them as much as they can this season, but will they help enough to make a difference? The Saints will be start newly acquired QB Derek Carr this season and will add Michael Thomas back in the rotation after missing most of the season last season hurt. Alvin Kamara will be out for 4 games for assaulting a man in 2022 so they will be with out one of the most electric running backs. The Titans will be trying to figure out their QB situation this season as they took Will Levis in this past draft, but Malik Willis was making noise this preseason with his play. They will still have the tank in Derrick Henry running the ball for most of the season, if he can stay healthy it wouldn’t be crazy to think he could go for another 2k yard this year. The acquisition of star receiver DeAndre Hopkins will help the load of Henry’s carries but how much trust do the Titans have in any of their QB’s to get the ball to him.

Score Prediction Titans 17 – Saints 14

Atlanta Falcons vs Carolina Panthers

The number one pick Bryce Young will make his regular season debut Sunday against the Falcons. Young will look to get his NFL career started with a win as they look to take down the Falcons on the road. This game could go either way in what will be a close game where the game will be determined by a field goal. The Panthers lost DJ Moore to Chicago this offseason that was WR1 for the Panthers, newly acquired Adam Thielen and Miles Sanders will be huge factors as they will serve the veteran role in the locker room and on the field. Young had an outstanding career at Alabama and is primed to take the keys and be in the drivers seat for an NFL franchise. Atlanta will be showcasing Bijan Robinson star RB out of Texas as the main vocal point of their offense. Key players to be ready to make an impact with are Kyle Pitts and Drake London as they have a QB they trust in Ridder to place the ball where they can go up and get it. Atlanta is the favorites to win the NFC South this season as the NFC South is one of the weaker divisions.

Score Prediction Falcons 13 – Panthers 10

Indianapolis Colts vs Jacksonville Jaguars

Jacksonville will look to continue their hot play that they ended the 2022 season with and dark horse to win the MVP Trevor Lawrence. The Colts have a ton of questions that need to be answered as if star RB Jonathan Taylor will suit up at all this season or not.. This game will be one sided from the start. The Jaguars will be adding a main piece that they didn’t have last season in Calvin Ridley a deep threat and high ball wide out that was suspended last year for violating the NFL policy with gambling. The Star receiver will look to get back in to rhythm after being out all year. Trevor Lawrence will be ready to light up every defenses this year as he has matured since he got drafted and his decision making has gotten better. The Colts will be sending out superhuman QB Anthony Richardson out week one who they are hoping will be the answer they’ve been looking for at the QB position since Andrew Luck retired mid game back in 2019. The major concerns will be what will come out of the JT situation will they pay the man that was a work horse two seasons ago or will they try and trade him, as he is prepared to sit out this season.

Score Prediction Colts 14 – Jaguars 38

Pittsburg Steelers vs San Francisco 49ers

This game will be interesting with two teams that have are expected to do well and take that next step. Brock Purdy will be taking the snaps for the 49ers and Pickett will be trying to continue his hot playing from the preseason. Brock Purdy will be coming off an injury that may affect his throwing arm. The 49ers just made Nick Bosa the highest paid defensive player in the league. The 49ers are projected to be top two in the NFC this year and many believed that if they had Purdy in the NFC Championship, they have the weapons on offense and one of the best defenses in the league. The Steelers have a young group that is exciting to watch with Pickens a deep threat that has a in the stadium radius to catch any ball and a strong defense that can help keep there offense on the field ready to attack.

Score Prediction Steelers 24 – 49ers 21

Washington Commanders vs Arizona Cardinals

Again what should be another slow game to watch, two teams that are in early to mid stages of a rebuild.  Commanders have full faith in Sam Howell and we will get to see what he can do as he has explosive weapons on the outsides and a down hill running back in Brian Robinson. Reports came out that they will be keeping Chase Young out for the first game of the season so their defense is taking a hit without him. Cardinals will be without former number one pick in Kyler Murray. This is a team that is projected less than 3 wins this year and are prime to get the first two picks in the draft. The Cardinals are in full swing of a rebuild.

Score Predictions Commanders 21 – Cardinals 6

Denver Broncos vs Las Vegas Raiders

The Sean Payton era begins in Denver as the Bronco’s are hoping that Payton’s winning experience will help lead them to a successful year after a lousy season last year. The Raiders are hoping to be able to bounce back after what was a disappointing season last year and get back into the playoffs. Russell Wilson should be able to excel under Payton and should give him his confidence back as he was a top 5 QB a few years back. Javonte Williams will be introduced back into the lineup after missing most of the season with a torn ACL, he will look to continue the success that he had early last year before his injury. Josh Jacobs was given a one year deal to make him happy this offseason, Jacobs is an example of the NFL teams not wanting to pay the top running backs this offseason. Jimmy Garappolo will try and start his Raiders career off with a win. An explosive offense if Jimmy can play like he did when he lead the 49ers to the Super Bowl then the Raiders should have a good season.

Score Prediction Broncos 21 – Raiders 17

Los Angeles Chargers vs Miami Dolphins 

The big questions for both of teams is who can stay healthy for the seasons, two teams that can’t stay healthy for a full year. Another matchup that could be a firework show. Justin Herbert got a new contract to keep him in LA over the next five years. The big concern with the Chargers is that their receivers can’t stay healthy all year and that’s why drafting Question Johnston this year should help out Mike Williams and Keenan Allen. Austin Ekeler was paid a one year show me what your worth contract as he fell into the we don’t want to pay our running backs in the current day NFL. Tua’s health is what everyone is concerned about as he missed several games due to concussions, he took lessons this offseason to help prevent head injuries and learned how to fall without hitting his head, the offensive targets for the Dolphins could make it a long game for the Chargers with Hill and Waddle able to create infinite space against any team in the NFL.

Score Prediction Chargers 34 – Dolphins 28

Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers 

An end to an era as Aaron Rodgers is no longer a packer, and Jordan Love’s era begins. Justin Fields looks to  keep up his hot playing this year with some new weapons on the offense that could keep them relevant all season. Jordan Love is ready to take over the Packers offense and try and keep them afloat in a stack NFC North. Aaron Rodgers departure was coming to an end as everyone could sense it. It will be different seeing another QB take the field on Sunday’s that isn’t number 12. Justin Field is in the same boat that Lamar Jackson was in his first few years, as he looks to beat the “running back” accusations. The arrival of DJ Moore will help make his job a lot easier but they did lose David Montgomery to in division rivals the Lions. The defense will still be the major question for that team and how they quick they can get off the field.

Score Prediction Bears 21 – Packers 10

Seattle Seahawks vs Los Angeles Rams

The Rams went all in for the championship in 2021 and they’re feeling the after effects from that as major pieces are leaving, Jalen Ramsey left for Miami this offseason and will show in the secondary. The Seahawks paid Reno Smith this offseason as he showed to be a leader in the locker room and on the field. The Rams will be without Cooper Kupp for the first four games this season and without their WR1 the offense will struggle to get things going, and on the defense side of the ball Aaron Donald will do what he does best and stop every play.  Geno will try and continue to show why he was worth every penny this offseason and why he won comeback player of the year last year. Jaxon Smith-Njigba will be out the first couple weeks with a hand injury which occurred in the offseason.

Score prediction Seahawks 21 – Rams 10

New England Patriots vs Philadelphia Eagles

Jalen Hurts didn’t play a snap all preseason but looked good in practices and new running backs will be in the back field with him this season. New England is in a real predicament with do they try and see if Mac Jones is the answers as the next franchise QB. Don’t be surprised if we see a lopsided game and the Eagles get going early with the explosive offensive weapons in AJ Brown and Devonta Smith. Jalen finished 2nd in MVP voting last year and could have won if not for being injured for two games last season. New acquisition players in JuJu and Elliot will try and help Mac Jones who has struggled to get his career going out in New England. New England released Bailey Zappe so incase Mac doesn’t workout they won’t have much to fall back on

Score Prediction Patriots 10 – Eagles 31