tonytalkssports My Take on Sports, particularly the Yankees, Maple Leafs and Browns

NFL Predictions

Well, last night didn't start off well with my NFL picks, but I'll be right back at it today. But before my other Week One picks, here are my season predictions:

AFC East: Patriots 13-3, Jets 12-4, Bills 4-12, Dolphins 3-13
AFC North: Steelers 13-3, Ravens 12-4, Browns 9-7, Bengals 2-14
AFC South: Texans 10-6, Colts 7-9, Titans 6-10, Jaguars 1-15
AFC West: Chargers 10-6, Chiefs 7-9, Broncos 5-11, Raiders 3-13

Wild Cards: Jets and Ravens

1st round: Jets over Texans Ravens over Chargers

2nd Round: Patriots over Ravens Jets over Steelers

AFC Championship Game: Patriots over Jets

NFC East: Eagles 13-3, Giants 11-5, Cowboys 9-7, Redskins 5-11
NFC North: Packers 11-5, Bears 11-5, Lions 8-8, Vikings 4-12
NFC South: Saints 12-4, Falcons 11-5, Buccaneers 10-6, Panthers 4-12
NFC West: Cardinals 8-8, Rams 6-10, 49ers 5-11, Seahawks 3-13

Wild Cards: Giants and Bears

1st Round: Saints over Bears Giants over Cardinals

2nd Round: Eagles over Cardinals Packers over Giants

NFC Championship Game: Eagles over Packers

Super Bowl: Patriots over Eagles

Tony's Tips (0-1):

Well its time to rebound off of last night's disappointing loss so here is what I got for the rest of Week One:

NY Giants -3 over Washington: I find it hard to believe that Tom Coughlin won't have his team ready for this one particularly with all of the negative press the Giants have received in the pre season. The game is in Washington, but the Giants have the better QB and better defense.

Cincinnati +6 1/2 over Cleveland: You all know I am a Browns fan so this is a tough one. While I see the Browns winning the game, I'm not convinced that the Browns should be 6 1/2 point favorites. Bengals will keep it close in the 1st of 2 installments of the Battle of Ohio.

Tampa Bay -1 1/2 over Detroit: The Lions have received a lot of hype this year and they will be improved. But I like the direction the Bucs are heading in led by their young quarterback Josh Freeman. I'm looking for the Bucs to win their home opener in what might be a defensive battle.

There you have it. Tomorrow, back on the Yankees trail after seeing them lose two in a row to the Orioles. Fortunately, the Red Sox lost 2 to the Blue Jays. A great sports weekend ahead. Stay tuned.