Last Year’ Winner: Sonny

Ryan: Bengals -2 over Ravens. A week one matchup between two AFC North bottom feeders should be a relatively close encounter. However, I’ll side with the Bengals in this one. It’s week one, meaning half their team hasn’t been arrested yet. Joe Flacco won the offseason quarterback competition by default after an injury to Kyle Boller.
Sonny: Bengals -2 over Ravens.
Rich: Bengals -2 over Ravens.
Kevin: Bengals -2 over Ravens.

Ry: Dolphins +3 over Brettie and the Jets. A result that I’m really pulling for. How sweet would it be for Chad Pennington to beat the team that just released him? We know all about Jet Favre under center for New York. The Dolphins won’t win many this year, but my wishful thinking has them pulling off this minor upset at home.
S: Broadway Brett -3 over Dolphins.
Ri: Jets -3 over LOLphins.
K: Jets -3 over Dolphins.

Ry: Hoodie -17 over Chiefs. There’s no telling how the Patriots will come out of the gates, especially with them being so hush-hush over Tom Brady’s foot. But provided he’s under center, the Pats shouldn’t break much of a sweat here. Big spread? Yes. Obtainable? Very.
S: Patriots -17 over Chiefs.
Ri: Pats -17 over Chiefs.
K: Patriots -17 over Chiefs.

Ry: Steelers -6.5 over Texans. I see the Texans making some nice strides in 2008, but this is a tough game to open with. The Steelers have a nightmare of a schedule and will not sleep on any of the “easier” games on their schedule. Mike Tomlin and Co. should take care of business here.
S: Steelers -6.5 over Texans.
Ri: The Burgh -6.5 over Texans.
K: Steelers -6.5 over Texans.

Ri: Jags -3 over Titans. I mentioned in the podcast that I see the Jaguars going a long way in 2008.  It starts week one with a team that is not only playing to start 1-0 but also playing for a fallen teammate who is fighting for his life.  Chop that wood.
S: Jags -3 over Titans.
Ry: Jags -3 over Titans.
K: Jags -3 over Titans.

Ri: Kitna and God -3 over Falcons. It’s going to be a baptism in Atlanta as Matt Ryan gets his first taste of four quarters of beat down.  I’m liking this revamped Lions defense more and more.  Plus, I need an excuse to break out the old Mike Williams Lions jersey at some point.  See ya, ATL.
S: Detroit -3 over Falcons.
Ry: Falcons +3 over God’s Team.
K: Detroit -3 over Falcons.

Ri: Bills -1 over Seahawks. Here’s a (not so) secret about the Seahawks; they don’t play well on the road.  If the Bills are going to mold themselves into the playoff team we all picked them to be, it starts with a beatdown against the proverbial champions from the NFC West.  Claim your dominance, AFC.
S: Bills -1 over Seahawks.
Ry: Bills -1 over 12th Man.
K: Bills -1 over Seahawks.

Ri: Saints -3.5 over Buccaneers. Time to return to 2006 form.  Shockey has a touchdown, Bush has a touchdown, Brees begins a quest for MVP.
S: Saints -3.5 over Bucs.
Ry: Saints -3.5 over Bucs.
K: Saints -3.5 over Bucs.

S: Eagles -7.5 over Rams. The Eagles should just win this game on pure talent. I’m starting to wonder if Bulger and Holt are actually on the decline. Maybe we’ll find the answer when Asante Samuels takes one or maybe even two to the house.
Ri: Rams -7.5 over Andy Reids’ six chin.
Ry: Andy Reid’s Drug Stash -7.5 over Rams.
K: Eagles -7.5 over Rams.

S: Hard Knocks -6 over Browns. This one is easy. Hopefully everyone has jumped off the Browns bandwagon and came to the realization that this team still doesn’t have a capable defense. TO blows up and Felix Jones begins his career with fireworks.
Ry: Cowboys -6 over Browns.
Ri: Romosexual -6 over Browns.
K: Cowboys -6 over Browns.

S: Chargers -9 over Panthers. Jake Delhomme should alert the medical staff upon arriving at Qualcomm Stadium on Sunday morning with a letter. It should read: Dear Medical Staff, excuse me If I get sent back to the 2nd grade after the Chargers defense lays it to me.
Ry: Chargers -9 over Panthers.
Ri: Chargers -9 over Ken Lucas’ jaw.
K: Chargers -9 over Panthers.

S: 49ers +2.5 over Cardinals. It doesn’t really matter who starts for the Niners at QB anymore. All that matters is that their defense can get them through games to give them a chance to win. I can’t say the same for the Cardinals defense who is also on their way there. Look for Warner to get his, but look for a well-balanced attack from San Francisco.
Ry: Cardinals -2.5 over 49ers.
Ri: Cardinals -2.5 over 49ers.
K: Cardinals -2.5 over 49ers.

K: Colts -10 over Bears. I don’t think there is much to worry about in terms of the health of Peyton Manning right now. There is however, a lot to worry about if you’re a Bears fan.  There are some major concerns with the offense and they have a very tough opponent this week.  Look for Manning to pick this Bears defense apart and the Colts defense to shut down the anemic Bears offense.
Ry: Colts -10 over Da Bears.
S: Colts -10 over Bears.
Ri: Colts -10 over Neck Beard.

K: Packers -2 over Vikings.  I think everyone in Green Bay is going to be happy when this one is over and the team can officially put the Brett Favre era behind them.  I get the feeling that even though the Vikings are going to be able to contain Ryan Grant that Aaron Rodgers is going to prove that this team is his and will carry them to a victory.
Ry: Packers -2 over Vikings.
S: Viqueens +2 over Packers.
Ri: Vikings +2 over Cheese Domers.

K: Broncos -3 over Raiders. I don’t know how many people are actually going to watch this game.  To put this as the second Monday Night Game ensured that no one on the East Coast will tune in, and few on the West Coast will.  I just don’t care about this game and I don’t think many others do.
Ry: Jay Cutler’s Blood Sugar -3 over Raiders.
S: Raiders +3 over Mike Shanahans red face.
Ri: Brandon Marshall’s Suspension -3 over Raiders.