Week 1 Recap / Jets at Pats

I wasn't planning on picking the Thursday games or writing two blogs a week, but what the hell, right? I had an idea to recap week 1 and look forward to week 2 (so if any new readers are reading this, get used to annoying tweets and Facebook posts for the next four months). 

Here was my idea. 6 things I learned about the previous week and then my Thursday pick. 

Onto the new blog...

Things I learned-

1- The 49ers are awesome. 

I'll stick with my Falcons Super Bowl pick due to principle but if I could take a mulligan I'd bet the house on the Niners. I've always loved Anquan Boldin (FSU and would've been a perfect Steeler) and Vernon Davis but they are perfect fits for Colin Kapernick. Plus their defense is solid. Aldon Smith aka Jevon Kearse. Love him. They might lose this week in Seattle but they will win 12 games or more. 

2- The Steelers are terrible. 

The Titans at home? You can't beat the Titans at home? In a home opener? How do you not find a way to beat the Titans? They handed you two points to start the damn game. I've never been against Todd Haley. I wanted to give him a chance. But considering only two RB's ran for 100 yards in week 1. Why are we trying to be a running team? I understand that's Steeler football more than most. But the game is evolving. Sure, having a solid running game is important, but, BUT, you have a top 5 QB (not that he currently has the weapons or O-Line....now that I think about it they have no chance regardless. No Pouncey (hey DeCastro, thanks bro for taking out his knee). It's going to be a lonnnnggggg year. 

3- The Eagles offense is the real deal (or at least I'm hoping it is)

The Keystone state needs at least one good football team and the Eagles have a better chance than the Steelers at the moment. I think Chip Kelly's offense has a chance of being sustainable, however they need to stay healthy, and that is no guarantee. Mike Vick was already limping in the second half against the Redskins. He really didn't run that much though so if he missed some time they could be fine. It will be interesting to see how teams adjust to the fast paced offense in the upcoming weeks but I think they can challenge for the NFC East crown at the moment. 

4- The Jets aren't as bad as we all thought. 

Leave it to a Steeler fan that forgets defense wins championships...or at least keeps you in games. I had the Jets going 3-13. I'm not saying they are headed to the playoffs but if Geno manages games and doesn't turn the ball over a ton the Jets will be competitive. 

5- Peyton Manning  is Peyton Manning again

7 touchdowns. 

6- I know football but I'm not good at fantasy football. 

I have three teams. After one week I have three losses. I still have confidence in my teams but I need a few wins this weekend. 

Thursday Night Pick: 

Patriots 27, Jets 13 ---  Everyone is down on the Pats because the Bills played the close (Remember I love the Bills, so no shame in that game), and everyone (including me) are thinking the Jets are not horrible. The Greatest Living American (TFB/Lord Brady) will be the difference in the game. If the Jets can get to him then maybe it will be close for a while but if I had to bet on the game I'd go Pats -11.5 and Under 43. 

P.S. I love football.