[Harry N. Lloyd]

Boyz,

I've had a lot of success with my college plays over the past few years on this forum. These are my top 5 picks in week 1 in what I hope to be a very profitable NFL season.

CHICAGO +2- against ATLANTA

Is it possible that Mr. Oddsmaker is giving too much respect to Matty Ice and the Falcons? Factoring in the customary 3 points to the home team, I have to wonder if Atlanta would be laying 8- at home to these Bears. Doubt it. Have no idea why they are favored in this spot against a pesky Bears team that won their division (over the Packers) last year. Give me the points, the home crowd, and da Bears! They'll win outright.

NY GIANTS -3 at WASHINGTON

The Giants have had a run of bad luck and will come into this one without some of their best players. Still, they've beaten the Skins 6 straight and Eli Manning is a much better QB than Rex Grossman. The Giants should be able to get it done but it probably won't be pretty.

SAN DIEGO -8- over MINNESOTA

The Vikes come to town with a new QB and a very shaky OL. San Diego meanwhile, comes into this season with all their stud receivers healthy for the first time in a while. Rivers will shred 'em in this one as the Chargers do all they can to get off to a good start for once. They better put up a W here because they've got the Pats on deck.

NEW YORK JETS -5 over DALLAS

Folks, it's 9/11 and the game is in New York. Ride the momentum with the better defense and the better team. Jets.

NEW ENGLAND -6- at MIAMI

Miami has a solid defense, probably even better than the Pats'....but on the offensive side, it's Brady and a slew of good receivers against Henne and not too much else. Miami simply cannot trade points with New England. Lay it.

As always, best of luck,
Harry

[str8ridah]

I followed you on Da Bears. It's looking good so far. GL on the rest.