Without further adieu, here now is My Side for Week 1 of the National Football League.
Chicago (-4) at home? over the Vikes
I say "at home" as the Bears will not be playing their home games at Soldier Field for the first time in about 100 years. What effect does this have on Da Bears this year? Time will tell. But I think they will cover this spread with ease. Take Da Bears minus the 4.
Da Fish (-7) in Miami, FLA over the Kitty Kats
As my esteemed colleague Uncle Robs will attest, the Fish should have no problem over the Lions, regardless of who is playing QB. Has anyone seen Eric Hipple?
The Browns (-3) @home over the Chiefs
The Dog Pound is BACK. The Brownies are for real, at least on the D side of the line. Look for a long day for Trent, Priest and friends.
A Grain of Salt would be Wise
The J-E-T-S @home (-2) over the Bills
I am one that thinks Mr. Bledsoe will respond very nicely this year and in fact will out-produce Mike & Carol's illegitimate son, Tom. But I am also a fan of the J-E-T-S this year as I think Herm has all cylinders firing. I like the J-E-T-S but this could be a classic AFC East, 14-13 type game.
Stay Clear
The Ravens on the road (-2) vs. the Panthers
The Ben-Gals @home (-3) vs. the Bolts
I like The Birds in an extremely hard-fought tilt. I think Fisher's Flock is back and will in fact make a run to the Big Show. But I think my Birds will prevail, 16-13.