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Week 1 is finally here!!!
Here are my favorite picks for the week and why:
Panthers +3 (teased 1/2 point)
Smith takes over as head coach for the Bucs and should make them an improved team. McCown at QB is a solid upgrade from their problems last year. Doug Martin is back and healthy. Now, let's all take a moment and remember what the Panthers are. They have a top 5 defense that can make it difficult for anybody. They have Cam Newton, who matured a lot last year and is now making great reads with the football to help his team win. They have a healthy Jonathon Stewart who is explosive and can really help that loaded backfield. They lost Steve Smith but drafted Kelvin Benjamin from FSU. I love the Panthers taking a proven defense on the road in week one to be within a field goal and likely even beat the Bucs, who may have some growth to do before they truly reach their potential.
Seahawks -5
The defending champs have a tough matchup against the great arm of Rodgers, but if anyone is up to the task, it's them. That defense is just too good. They are basically unbeatable at home and Russell Wilson has looked extra sharp in the preseason. GB still has a lot to answer in their defense and I'm not sure they will truly get it together until later in the season.
Lions -5.5
This pick jumps out to me simply because the Lions offense is loaded. They were already great last year and now they have added Golden Tate and rookie Ebron into the mix. The Giants have looked completely inept in this new offensive system in the preseason and this is going to be a truly tough road test for them.
That's what I like most so far. Will post more plays if anything looks good after doing more research.
Good luck to everyone this week!
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