The N-F-L (yes, those are my kids' initials) Week 1

I admit that I am terrified to look at my fantasy football team. Come to think of it, I need a different name for my fantasy football team as I usually name it after someone I went to high school with (clever huh?). No, I am afraid to look because I just hope I didn't draft Brett Favre or Jamarcus Russell. Yeah, I know they are both out of the league but that happened to someone one year. They drafted a retired QB. Anyway, let's make some predictions for week 1.

Falcons at da Bears-Jay Cutler ended his engagement with the reality star so maybe he is focusing on lowering the interceptions. Bears launched many players in the off season including Greg Olsen, so who knows what the offense will look like. Many say the Falcons are Super Bowl bound. Not sure I buy that but I will say Falcons 24-14

Lions at the Buccaneers- I am an honorary Lions fan as I just adore Matthew Stafford, Calvin Johnson and Ndamukong Suh (bet the telemarketers slaughter his name). Bucs have a good QB in Josh Freeman. If Stafford (and it is a big if) can stay healthy, the Lions might be good for a change. Oh, just Suh me for picking the Lions. 28-24

Cincy at Cleveland-It's probably a bad sign when your QB says he would rather retire than play for the Bengals, but that is what Carson Palmer said. The Bengals have a prize in former UGA WR A.J. Green, but can anyone get him the ball? Browns are trying to turn things around with Colt McCoy. This game will probably be ugly and Andy Dalton will need a visit to a pain specialist on Monday. Browns 17-6.

Dallas at NY Jets-It's the battle of 2 of the Hollywood lovin QBs. The Cowboys finally wised up and launched Roy Williams while the Jets are still yapping. I think Sanchez is good for a few picks this game. Cowboys 21-Jets 20

Colts at Houston-Is this finally the year the Texans live up to the hype? Not sure about that but I say no Peyton Manning, no win. Texans 35-24

And finally the Monday night game (I'm not counting Oakland at Denver) with the Patriots at Miami. Will Giselle be in the stands? Will the camera spend more time on Marc Anthony and JLO (separately of course) as they play that horrible Miami Dolphins theme song? Chad Henne got booed in practice, so I'm going with Brady & Associates. 28-14