** CLEVELAND +6.5 at PITTSBURGH
I really think the Brown's are going to have a good running game this year, with Tate, who will be playing with a chip on his shoulder, and the high hopeful rookie, Terrance West. I also think Hoyer can manage the games well, too. Cleveland had a top 10 defense last year with no offense, basically. Just think how good they could be this year with an offense that can stay on the field. They have upgraded at safety with playmaker, Donte Whitner, from the 49ers. They haven't beat the Steelers in a while, but they have had extra time to prepare for a team, who they play twice a year. I also think it will be hard for Pittsburgh to prepare for an offense with so many new faces, and a very underrated O line. I think the Browns just may be a sleeper this year.
PREDICTED SCORE : BROWNS 20 STEELERS 17
** * TAMPA BAY -1.5 vs CAROLINA
Speaking of sleepers, this Bucs team could definitely win 9 or 10 games this year. With the addition of a great defensive mind, in Lovie, and rookie, WR, Mike Evans, it's hard to not open your eyes. I think Josh McCown is the perfect fit for the run-oriented offense , that Smith likes to run, and I think he'll be a good game manager. There is talent on offense and defense, which should be good with this coach. Carolina, on the other hand will have a drop-off this year. Rookie Kelvin Benjamen will probably be the only threat they have on offense. Cam's mobility will be affected, early in the season, coming off that major surgery. You take away that from this guy, and you take away one of his biggest strengths.
PREDICTED SCORE : BUCCANEERS 19 PANTHERS 14
** INDIANAPOLIS +7.5 at DENVER
I really like this Colts team this year. I think the addition of WR, Hakeem Nicks, could make their offense explosive. I also think that RB, Trent Richardson, can still be a good player in this league, and that just may start this year. Andrew Luck is the kind of QB that can carry a team on his shoulders, and he had a tenacious, gutsy bench here. We saw that when they came back to beat the Chiefs in the playoffs, after being down by a big margin. I also love the addition of LB, De'Quell Jackson, from Cleveland. Watch out for this kid, OLB, Bojern Werner, the second year guy out of Florida St. I know he has some big shoes to fill, backing up Robert Mathis, but I think he will make his presence know. As for Denver, I think they will be improved, overall, especially on defense. Demarcus Ware still has some good football left in him and Aquib Talib is a top corner in the league. I also think they did well with adding safety, T.J. Ward. I'm still not sure if they will be good enough to beat Frisco, New Orleans, or Seattle. They lost Knoshon and he caught a lot of passes, but they have upgraded with Emmanuel Sanders. I like the Colts chances in this game, and they will be in it down to the wire.
PREDICTED SCORE : 28-27 EITHER WAY
TONIGHT"S MATCH UP
I think the Seahawks will be more than ready for this Packers team tonight. Percy Harvin is one of the NFL's most dangerous weapons, and maybe they won't be as deep as last year, but they will still have a great defense. While Green Bay has filled a glaring hole with rookie safety, Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, they will have to have a top 10 D to be a true contender, and I don't see that happening. If you're thinking the Packers will get revenge for a game they should have won inCentury Link Field two years ago, then think again. The Hawks are better! They just won a Superbowl.
PREDICTED SCORE : HAWKS 28 PACKERS 23
TEASER ACTION - SEATTLE +0.5 OVER 41 POINTS
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