Broncos-Titans and NFL Week 1 Picks!

Well, here we are. Week 1 of the NFL season kicks off this Thursday with the Texans visiting the Chiefs. The 2020 NFL season will be like no other. I believe the lack of fans at these stadiums will really be a factor. I think you just simply have to take the better team-no matter where the game will be played.We will see how this thing plays out week-to-week. In the meantime, let’s try to have some normalcy and have a little fun with the week to week picks, and hopefully, this season will start and finish on time.

(HOME TEAM IN CAPS)

Houston (+9) over KANSAS CITY: KC will win the game, but I look for Houston to cover the spread-especially without the usual raucous Arrowhead crowd.

Miami (+6) over NEW ENGLAND: This is the most intriguing of the early games on Sunday. I like the Pats a lot this year with Cam Newton at QB, and I think they win, but look for the Dolphins to keep it close.

Cleveland (+8) over BALTIMORE: I am one of the few that thinks it will be very hard for Baltimore and Lamar Jackson to replicate what they did last year. I think they win this game but once again, I expect a close one.

BUFFALO (-4) over NY Jets: The Jets look like they are setting themselves up for 2021, and the Bills are looking to build on last year’s playoff berth. I think they handle they handle the Jets here in Week 1

Las Vegas (-2) over CAROLINA: The Panthers could also be looking at 2021 with new head coach Matt Rhule trying to build a program. I think the Raiders eek out a close one.

Seattle (-1) over ATLANTA: Seattle is the better team and without fans in attendance they won’t have to worry about the Dome being a factor in Atlanta.

Philly (-6) over WASHINGTON: I think Philly will be in the playoffs this year, so I have to take them in Week 1 over Washington.

Chicago (+3) over DETROIT: I think the Bears could be sneaky good if they figure out the QB position early on.

JACKSONVILLE (+7) over Indy: I think the Colts win with Philip Rivers as their new QB, but I think the Jags will keep it close.

Green Bay (+3) over MINNESOTA: Best early game of the day #2: The Packers go into Minnesota and knock off their division rivals.

LA Chargers (-3) over CINCINNATI: Tyrod Taylor and the Chargers spoil the debut of Joe Burrow.

Arizona (+7) over SAN FRANCISCO: Arizona keeps it close enough to give the 49ers a scare, but SF pulls it out late.

Tampa Bay (+4) over NEW ORLEANS: Tom Brady’s debut as a Buc and he heads to New Orleans to take on the Saints. Gotta think the Saints win, but the Bucs keep it close.

Dallas (-2) over LA RAMS: I like the Cowboys a lot this year, and I think they head into LA and spoil the Rams opener in their new-and empty-stadium.

Pittsburgh (-4) over NY GIANTS: Take the better team here and that is the Steelers.

Tennessee (-2) over DENVER: The Broncos lost Von Miller for the season with a freak ankle injury in practice on Tuesday. Bradley Chubb will be on a pitch count for Week 1 since he is recovering from ACL surgery last year. The Broncos defense was supposed to be their strength and without Chubb and Von, it will be hard to generate any type of pass rush. The Titans can just line up and run the ball down the throats of the Broncos defense. Plus, with no fans in attendance, the usual Broncos home field advantage just went out the window. It all adds up to a long night for the Broncos.

Final Score:Titans-27 Broncos-14