Predictions Week IV: Burn Baby Burn!

Raiders stagger out to sea after taking on torpedoes in Miami.

As the NFL set sail for the 2018 season every team proudly launched their ships. Some of them soon started to list and the rudders were not responding. Pittsburgh is one. Patriots are another. Not usually a Doormat team, the Pats appear to be taking on water before the season is past game 4.

But the Raiders are truly in flames. Last week they sailed into the harbor at Ft. Miami, shelling the Dolphins with one broadside after another, but late in the game the "SEAL" 'Fins ran deep and detonated a torpedo just below the magazine, and Pirate Ship Raiders exploded. They left Miami still in flames. This week they drift back under the Golden Gate and into Oakland to face Cleveland, a team that, for the first time in five years, believes in itself. They may sink just outside Treasure Island. Well, at least they won't have to sail to Vegas. Anyway, several other teams are in flames: Cardinals, Texans and Titans come to mind. I think I see smoke in New York, New Jersey, and Atlanta.

But in the meantime, here in the Basement, we are stocking up on Pumpkin Spice Latte ice cream, cheap bourbon (I think the label said Hood River Distillery), and a pony keg of Hamm's. Lots of hot dogs on the grill, too. I cleaned up the place with a leaf blower, and kicked the fridge twice and it is holding steady at 49 degrees (in the bottom drawer).

The Oracle now takes the ceremonial frozen turkey from the freezer, and spins it for this week's predictions!

Vikings- 10

Rams- 28

(Not really a doormat game, but the Rams have been a doormat for mostly the last 12 years, and the Vikings always feel like one, especially last week. Cousins got the big paycheck and the big stage this year, if he doesn't deliver a Super Bowl, it's walk the plank time, matey. This is a preview of maybe the NFC title game. Sorry, Vikes.)

Jets- 12

Jaguars- 28

(Jags get their mojo going again. Jets flame out again. D'Arnold tosses two pics.)

Dolphins- 17

Patriots- 14

(Whoa, Dolphins were picked by most experts to win maybe 3 games this year. Patriots look slow and old. Is it the end of an era? It's definitely the end of the poop deck. Don't drop back too far, there, Tom!)

Eagles- 46

Titans- 10

(Eagles get "it" back. Titans just get it.)

Texans- 14

Colts- 24

(Hey, Luck looks good. Texans are toxic again.)

Bills- 10

Packers- 33

(Bills, you may have shocked the Vikings, but the Packers will not be buffaloed.)

Lions- 14

Cowboys- 10

(I don't know why Vegas is picking the Cowboys by 4. Everyone always overestimates these guys. This might be the last game Detroit wins this year.)

Buccaneers-

Bears-

(Sorry, can't really do a prediction. They are not doormats right now. WTF?)

Seahawks- 36

Cardinals- 9

(Two field goals in the 4th for Phoenix. They are the class of the Doormat Division this year.)

Browns- 21

Raiders- 18

(Raiders have the lead...again...and lose it in the 4th. Shake 'n Bake era is on in Cleveland. Bad teams, beware!)

Saints- 42

Giants- 17

(Brees throws for 500+ yrds. Saints finally win a game without a heart attack.)

49ers- 3

Chargers- 17

(Chargers are 1-2?)

Chiefs- 36

Broncos- 8
(No comment)

The Oracle from the Basement has spoken!

Gentlemen, make your predictions.

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DOORMAT DIVISION: WEEK 3 WRAP-UP AND BUD LITE PYRAMID

 NOT A PIPE DREAM ANYMORE

BROWNS 21, JETS 17

How do you make perfect Brownies?  Get a really good BAKER.

After 635 days of losing, twice as long as it took Frodo to throw The Ring into Mt. Doom, the Browns have not just won a football game. They look like a team that's going to win the next football game. And it's the Reeling Raiders in Oakland! Get your tickets NOW, Basement Dwellers out in the Bay Area. Hop on a plane, Cleveland fans, and bring Chomps with you. The Dawg Pound is going on the road!!  The Super Bowl will be on-  

All right, let's calm down. And, besides I can't even get to the patio door for all the Bud Lite cans, let alone get to the airport. But, seriously, here in the Basement, it's a new day. Starting Browns QB Tyrod Taylor (I hope he has a brother named Axle) was having a really bad day, and then took a whack on the pavement with his skull, and left the game with a lulu of a concussion. Rookie Gandalf Mithrandir- I mean- Mayfield Baker came in, and the rest is Browns history. The Shake n' Bake era has begun.

They may still only win 5 games, tops, but who cares?  They won a friggin' game, and there is joy in Mudville.  HOORAY!!

Let's take a look at the standings, and get to the games

DOORMAT DIVISION WEEK 3

NFC            W-L        PF       PA      DIFF

Arizona        0-3          20       74       -54
Santa Clara   1-2         73      89        -16
Detroit         1-2           70      88       -18
NY Giants    1-2          55      62        -7

Dallas           1-2          41      53        -12

  

AFC            W-L        PF        PA      DIFF

Oakland        0-3          52        81       -29
Houston        0-3          59        74       -15
Pittsburgh     0-1-1       58        63       -5
New England  1-2       57        77       -20
Buffalo         1-2          50        84       -34
NY Jets         1-2          77        58       +19

BLOWOUT AND UPSET OF THE WEEK AT THE SAME TIME!

BILLS 27, YIKINGS 6

As Blowouts go, this is a mere 21 points, but it felt like 50.  Nobody, and I mean nobody, saw this one coming.  Last week the Bills looked like they had a shot at losing every single game. But the 'lucky' card this season- the rookie QB- worked for the Bills to mess things up and win a game.  16 1/2-point underdogs going in, Bills QB Josh Allen accounted for enough points- 21- to beat the spread.  He did try to go Doormat, fumbling 3 times, but the Bills got them all back. The Vikings countered with three turnovers that stuck (thank you Kirk Cousins, you know how).   We salute the Underdog of the Week!

Vikings fans, now that they have taken off their Viking hats and fake blonde pigtails, have become aware that Case Keenum is not their starting quarterback.  The Yikes get to get off the mat and play the Rams in LA on Thursday.  Lycka Till!!

CARDINALS 14, BEARS 16

At least somebody around here is taking care of business.  The Cards are kings of the Basement right now, and the Bears are forced, yet again, to win a game. Pour yourself a strong coffee, sports fans, they're in first in the NFC North.  

 The Cards (0-3) got out to an uncomfortable 14-point lead in the 1st quarter, but Sam Bradford cranked up the interception machine (2), dropped a couple fumbles, and the Cards tried the Magic Rookie QB card, with rookie Josh Rosen going out there and smartly chucking the game killing interception. Now THAT's a confidence builder. Whew. DaBares couldn't keep it to field goals the whole day, and, eventually, they found themselves ahead, mostly because their defense isn't bad enough. Oakland defensive end Khalil Mack got two more sacks for the Bears. They're going to have a hard time losing with any consistency with that defense they're saddled with now.  

TEXANS 22, GIANTS 27

Try as they might, the Giants could not muster a Total Collapse after getting ahead 20-3. The Toxins (0-3) racked up 427 yards against our solid NFC Doormat contenders. We're doubtful here, in the Basement, that the Toxins can lose more than 11. Big challenge next week against the Colts.  

49ERS 27, CHIEFS 38

At one point, the Chiefs were ahead 35-7, and it looked for all the world like it was going to be 70-14 by the end. The Whiners stacked up a stunning 147 yards on 14 penalties, and the defensive secondary left Chiefs receivers so much room to run that they could have brought a dog along and played a little frisbee with them, while waiting for the pass.  

The Whinos are now instantly a Doormat 10-loss club favorite because, sadly, starting QB Jimmy Garoppolo tore his ACL trying a Steve Young 'feint' at the sideline, trying to get some extra yards. It didn't work. He is most likely out for the season. And, no, they won't be signing Colin K as a backup, I don't think, because he is not, at all, a Kyle Shanahan kind of QB.  Lots of teams need a solid backup right now, though.  The Browns come to mind.

COWBOYS 13,  SEAHAGS 24

Dallas looks pretty darn bad.  Gonna have to build a corral out by the grill, and open up the pasture this week.  Cattle comin' in.  

RAIDERS 20,  DOLPHINS 28

Mark Davis, unhappy that the city of Oakland isn't pissed off enough at him, traded off Khalil Mack to the Bears, and voila, the Raydurz have ZERO pass rush. They're back. Until they leave for Las Vegas.  And yet...they may still be here, in the Basement.  Big Amazing Observation: Raider QB Derek Carr may not really be all that great.  Add in signing Brent Musberger (I can't tell you how weird this is) as your play-by-play radio announcer, and you are really, really, REALLY trying to crush the spirit of Raider Nation.  It's working.

JAGS 6, TITANS 9

Stiff of the Week.  5 field goals.  Dad, wake up- it's time to go home.  $375 nap.

CHARGERS 23, RAMS 35

The Chagrins: playing in the wrong city, for the wrong fans, with the wrong owner.   

PATRIOTS 10, LIONS 26

Dare I say it? The Patsies.  Are they coming back to us, after all these years? They looked like an actor who couldn't find his motivation for the scene last night.  They couldn't have thrown a 20-teabag box of Lipton tea into Boston Harbor with that level of effort.  Lions get a win hung on them, and the NFC North is wide open, so optimism abounds in Detroit.  Things are already icing over in Foxboro.  

WHAT A WEEK!  Upsets, new members, great weights lifted off entire cities.  It's a new day, and there's always still time to lose!

aaaAAAAAnd That's the View From the Basement!!!!!

-wacko

BROWNOUT!!!!!

Predictions Week III: That sinking feeling

Week III and some teams are starting to list to port and take on water, Buffalo and Oakland to name a few. No Titanics yet, but we expect the Giants to get a torpedo below the water line this weekend. 

And speaking of ships underwater, hey, Doormat game of the week is the first game: Brownies vs Jets! At this point the Brownies are, for the last four seasons: 3-13, 1-15, 0-16, 0-1-1, for a combined 4-1-44. I don't think any losing streak can touch that, especially since we can expect at least 5-1-10 this year. Imagine, 54 losses in four years.

What does that mean for the Jets? After all, they are on the classic slide of first round pick gets put in a game too soon, plays well, they win, everyone gets excited, and then the new guy leads them to five consecutive defeats. 

So the Brownies have their work cut out for them! Even Vegas is picking them by 3 points. Not this Oracle. 

Browns- 21

Jets- 24 (OT)

Packers- 36

Redskins- 3

Bills- 6

Vikings- 42

Colts- 21

Eagles- 17

Raiders- 28

Dolphins- 31

Giants- 12

Texans- 17

(Stiff of the week)

Titans- 14

Jaguars- 36

Cowboys- 10

Seahawks- 7

(Boy this will be a stinker)

Bears- 24

Cardinals-12

Patriots- 28

Lions-10

And the Oracle has spoken!

Gentlemen, make your predictions.

CLEVELANDS in DANGER OF WINNING A GAME

LOOK OUT WORLD 

HERE THEY COME AGAIN!!

If you can't get excited for tonight's Thursday Night Doormat Gold game, you need to find a new brand of beer to spill on the carpet.  We're melting the American cheese and straining our wrists opening jars of jalapeños, while 'Fish is dragging in the 10 pound bag of chips from the Ranchero, fending off the possum, all so we can sit down on the orange duct tape couch and watch this bomber unfold. 

The Browners are in SERIOUS jeopardy of winning a game. This could be IT, Cleveland. Of course if could be the "why didn't we draft Sam Darnold, again?" game.  If the Clevelands can get past the Jets for one more platinum plated loss, we predict they get in the win column, in Oakland, on September 30th.  We can dream, can't we?

See you on the flipside, Basement Bums!

-wacko

FINAL WEEK 2 STANDINGS and daBARES!

FINAL WEEK 2 STANDINGS

We're only listing teams with NO wins, until the levee breaks.

SEAHAGS 17,  daBARES  24,

Nothing like a killer pick six out by the sidelines to wrap up a game! Seahags appear to have what it takes for a losing record, but can they lose 10?  Bears DE Kahlil Mack harasses Seattle QB Russel Wilson all day, and for some reason the Raiders have no pass rush at all.  So strange.  Raiders coach Gruden said yesterday that 'players have to step up.'  If they step up anymore, they'll be offsides. As bad as the Bears may ultimately be, this game was a crucial Doormat contest.  The Seahags won.


DOORMAT DIVISION
WEEK 2 

NFC            W-L        PF       PA      DIFF

Arizona        0-2           6         58       -52
Detroit          0-2          44       78       -34
Giants          0-2           28       40       -12

Seattle          0-2           41      51        -10

    

AFC            W-L        PF        PA      DIFF

Buffalo         0-2          23         78       -55

Oakland        0-2          32         53       -21
Houston        0-2          37        47       -10
Cleveland     0-1-1       39        42       -3
Pittsburgh     0-1-1       58        63       -5


aaaAAAAAnd That's the View from the Basement!

-wacko

DOORMAT DIVISION WEEK 2 WRAP-UP AND DISPOSAL

DOORMAT DIVISION WEEK 2
Playing by the Cardinal Rules!!

Another week of bumbling football is in the books, Doormat Denizens, and some clarity has been achieved.  Our two favorites for NFC and AFC champs, after only two weeks, are: the Arizona Cardinals and the Biffalo Buffs! Both teams already have point differentials over -50, and we don't see why, in at least the case of the Cards, that they can't get to -100 by week 5. Both teams are Puntastic, and should have their defenses gassed by the middle of the 2nd quarter in most games.

Let's take a look at the standings:

DOORMAT DIVISION
WEEK 2 

NFC            W-L        PF       PA      DIFF

Arizona        0-2           6         58       -52
Detroit          0-2          44       78       -34
Giants          0-2           28       40       -12

Chicago        0-1          23       24        -1     

Seattle          0-1           24      27        -3

    

AFC            W-L        PF        PA      DIFF

Buffalo         0-2          23         78       -55

Oakland        0-2          32         53       -21
Houston        0-2          37        47       -10
Cleveland     0-1-1       39        42       -3
Pittsburgh     0-1-1       58        63       -5

The Bears and the Seahags face off tonight, so, barring a third tie in the season already, one of those teams will be saddled with a win.

THE GAMES

CARDINALS 0,  ANYBODY ELSE 34
Ok, so it was the Rams yesterday.  But you can throw anybody out on that field against the Crudinals, and they're going to look like Super Bowl contenders. 5 first downs and 137 total yards for the Cruds. 8 punts! And a defense that allowed 8-15 3rd down conversions for the Rams. Total team effort.

RrrrrrrAIDERS 19, BRONCOS 20
0-2 and looking like this year's FADERS, Oakland pulls off another face-plant, this time by getting the Broncos into position for the winning FG with loose change left on the clock.  If they can lose to the Dolphins next week, look out.

Fun fact: 88% of teams that lose their first two games do not make the playoffs.  Time to set new goals!

LIONS 27,  49ERS 30,
Looks like someone ran that stat by the Lions just a little too late yesterday.  The Kitties sport sabotage at almost every position, and their timing of various gaffes makes a Mission:Impossible script look plausible.  SF QB Jimmy Garoppolo tried to throw the game-killer pick-six (well, first down at the 6) late in the 4th, but the Lions delivered a pointless defensive hold to blot that baby out.

BILLS 20, CHARGERS 31
Not even the Chargers can do a collapse, or a tank, or a futile comeback against the formidable Nils.
0-2 and rolling.  Next shellacking @ Vikings.

BUCS 27,  EAGLES  21
Ryan Fitzpatrick (144.4 rating) and the Bucs are supposed to be 0-2 right about now.  OOPS!

BROWNIES 18,  SAINTS 21
Browns Kicker Zane "Waivers" Gonzalez missed two field goals (one at the very end for the tie) and two extra points.  Someone had to step up and plant a foot, or the Browns would have won this game.
Brownouts will have a new kicker by next week, so they'll have to find another way to lose against the Jets.  Do they serve "Underdogs" at the concessions in Cleveland?  Definitely comes with no mustard.

WASHINGTONS 9,  COLTS 21
Alex Smith or not, keep an eye on the Washingtons.  There's a lot of losing to do in this league, and someone has to be man enough to accept the challenge.

JETS 12,  DOLPHINS 20
Remember Ryan Tannehill?  The Jets sure remember him now.  Jets QB Sam Darnold comes down to earth with two INTs.  Jets fumbled 4 times, though losing only one.  Gotta work on that.  Fumble harder!  Dolphins 2-0 and early exiters from the Basement.  But...let's just wait and see.

PATS 20, JAGUARS 31
The Jags scoring 31 points is enough to get anybody concerned for their health.  If Tom Brady gets an owie and misses 5-6 games, the Pats could lose 10.

TEXANS 17, TITANS 20
How bad are the Texans?  Blaine Gabbert WON a game as Titans QB.   Texans defense figured he'd just FALL OVER on his own, that shoelaces thing, so they kept the QB hits down to a manageable 2.  Less bruises to treat after the game.  Get to your car quicker.

VIKINGS 29, PACKERS 29 (OT)
With TWO ties already in two weeks, this is looking like the Year of the Parity Division.  Look for 8-7-1 and 7-8-1 in your team's future.

GIANTS 13, COWBOYS 20
Giants 0-2 and huge game against the Texans next week.  We'll know what's what after those gridiron heroics.

SEAHAWKS AT BEARS
Bears are FAVORED to win this game, which is....uh....Seahags just might be elbowing their way into the basement REAL SOON.

aaaaAAAAAnd That's the View From the Basement!!!!!

Predictions Week Deux: Reality Bites

Nathan Petermen puts on a historic Doormat performance in just a few snaps. Here he tries to review the play he just botched while getting sacked by the Ravens. Nathan, ya gotta read the play BEFORE the snap.

Whoa, the Bungles already played...and WON!  The Oracle therefore predicts Ravens 23, Bengals 34.

And now for some actual predictions. In Week I we saw a lot of surprise performances, and even some big wins by our Doormats, but this week reality will sink in like a 6 penny nail through the sole of your Red Wing boots. Ouch.

But before we spin the frozen turkey and make our predictions, a quick list of the 5 worst quarterback performances of Week I (from worst worst to 5th worst):

1. Ben Rothlisberger (because he should be a lot better than just OK)
2. Derek Carr (he is hearing ghost elephants behind the pocket. I can't make fun of that)
3. Matthew Stafford (Four interceptions. Doormat gold. Kittens are baaack)
4. Nathan Petermen, passer rating, “0” (Look for sacrificial lamb on Wikipedia and you see a photo of him taking a snap). Bills made a strong statement in week one: “We will make only bad decisions this season.”
5. Jimmy Garoppolo- The honeymoon might be over. The win streak definitely is.

And the predictions....

Colts- 12
Redskins- 14
Game of the week! Oh, oh, Skins might be 2-0.

Texans- 21
Titans- 17

Eagles - 36
Buccaneers- 12
Sorry, Ryan, reality is coming like a brick wall.

Dolphins- 10
Jets- 36
D'Arnold says, “I’ll be back.”

Chargers- 42
Bills- 7

Browns- 15
Saints- 33
1-1-33, wow

Lions- 16
49ers- 17
This one is worth watching. A game no one will appear to want to win

Raiders- 14
Broncos- 21
Did not think Raiders would be a doormat this year, but plunk, here they are.

Giants- 14
Cowboys- 17
Stinker of the week!

Seahawks- 24
Bears- 17
A team that might be a doormat defeats a team that is a doormat.

DOORMAT DIVISION WEEK 1 WRAP-UP

AND....THEY'RE OFF!!!

DOORMAT DIVISION 2018-19 SEASON BEGINS!!

We tried.  We really did.  Me and 'Fish, the two guys that write this here blog, decided it was time to retire the Doormat Division.  Mostly because we both got real jobs now, and we have to get to work by at least 10:30.  Even if it's raining, or if the car needs gas.  So, that was fine until we told our wives that we wouldn't be down in the Basement anymore.  Being around the house more was met with, um, it was not...ah...it wasn't...

WEEK 1 STANDINGS

NFC            W-L          PF       PA

Detroit         0-1            17        48  

Santa Clara  0-1            16       24

Arizona        0-1            6         24

Chicago       0-1            23       24

Dallas          0-1             8        16

Giants         0-1             15       20

AFC            W-L       PF         PA

Buffalo         0-1          3           47

Las Vegas     0-1         13          33

Chargers       0-1        28           38

Indy              0-1        23           34

Tennessee     0-1        20           27

Cleveland     0-0-1     21           21

THE GAMES

We really ARE having to work, so we are keeping it simple this week, and until such time that we get fired.  Stay tuned.

BROWNIES 21,  STEELERS 21

Browns carefully working up to preparing for the possibility of the chance that at some point a victory could be achieved.  Let's not be hasty. Mission accomplished.

RAIDERS 13,  RAMS 33

Coach Gruden handed out Raider History pamphlets to the entire roster and told them to appreciate the Raider legacy and character of the franchise.  And it pays off with 15 penalties for 155 yards! Now that's Raider football.  Gruden himself made brilliant half-time adjustments and Raiders gain only 17 yards in the 2nd half, while giving up 20 points.  This team is in the Basement now, and hasn't left yet.  Curse of Chuckie living on the sidelines and in the locker room.

LIONS 17,  JETS 48

Keep an eye on this club. 4 interceptions, zero defense, Matt Stafford gets clobbered all day, and Doormat Hall of Fame QB Matt Cassel got into the game (and got an INT!).  Jets cover as a Doormat team is blown. Sam Darnold did one Doormat play, his first (pick-six), and then decided that was enough of that B.S.  

COLTS 23,  BENGALS 34

The Bengals are 100-1 to get to the Super Bowl.  The Colts ignored all that.

BILLS 3, RAVENS 47

The Bills should be the Moldy Carpet Champs this year.  They have no QB.  Really. They just hike to ball into space. 153 yards of total offense. Gonna be a long long LONG winter in Buffalo.

CARDINALS 6,   WASHINGTON 24

Over on the NFC side, this team looks like the Nils opponent in the Doormat Bowl in January.  

WHINERS 16, VIKINGS 24

If they hadn't made so many mistakes, they would have won!  Santa Clara QB Jimmy Garappolo still has a cool name.  He also has three INTs already.  Zip it in there, Jimmy!  No, not there!

TITANS 20,  FINS 27

The Titanics could challenge.  Despite a football game breaking out in the 4th quarter, the Titans and Fins were grinding out a 10-3 stiff up to that point. Let's not lose track of either of these teams just yet.

CHARGERS 28, CHIEFS 38

I have a soft spot in my heart for the Chargers. They're the best at almost winning in the entire NFL.

This time they made a Futile Comeback, instead of the Complete Collapse.  What will it be next week?

GIANTS 15,  JAGS 20

It wasn't pretty.  And it's not supposed to be.  Jags-Giants is some seriously ugly football.  Giants snag the loss.  They lost 12 last year.  What's different?

BEARS 23, PACKERS 24
Wow, boy Howdy the Bears pulled of the epic Come From Ahead loss to top them all.  That'll deflate anybody's balls.  

COWBOYS 8,  PANTHERS 16

If you don't live in Texas, there is always the hope that the Cowboys will go 2-14.  Good start so far.

aaaaAAAAAnd That's the View from the Basement!!!!!

Let’s get this season started!

The draft is done, the season is about to begin, the BarcaLounger is dusted, the ash tray has been emptied, we took out the trash from the Curse of Chuckie party, the beer is in the new fridge (at least it’s new from the yard sale down the street) and we Windexed the 128 inch screen here in the basement. Hot dogs. Check. Chips. Check. 

The Oracle from the Basement is ready for predictions Week 1!

Titans- 21

Dolphins- 10

An improved but still very suspect Titans team takes on a team that has not made a good decision in three years. History is about to catch up with Miami before reality catches up with Tennessee.

Buccaneers- 9

Saints- 42

A team many are picking to win it all this year (Saints) tunes up like Alabama vs. SW Kansas Community College. I can’t watch, but probably will.

Jaguars- 28

Giants- 13

500 yards on the ground for Jags. 15 minutes on the ground for Eli. It’s gonna be ugly.

Bengals- 24

Colts 21

Luck comes out of the chute looking good, but a fourth quarter fade gives the Bengals their first of three victories this season.

Steelers- 36

Browns- 21

A very suspect Steelers still finds a way to romp on the much improved Brownies. It will be tough for them to repeat as the Doormat Champions this year, but they still lose today. However, Steelers will be 9-7 this season.

Bills- 10

Ravens- 16

Two bad teams play a very bad game. Don’t watch.

Redskins- 14

Cardinals- 9

Doormat game of the week! Don’t miss this first great head-to-head Doormat contest of the season. Both of these teams could lose it all! But one has to win today.

Seahawks- 14

Broncos- 0

Seahawks will be under .500 this year, but Broncos will be under that. Yech.

Bears- 10

Packers- 42

Yeah, baby!

Lions- 17

Jets- 10

Another great head-to-head Doormat game and definitely worth the watch. Lions are bad every position but one, quarterback. Jets are bad at all of them until they put that rookie QB guy in there. But for now, 0-6 to start the season.

Rams- 28

Raiders- 32

Not a Doormat game. But gotta watch this one! Raiders will find a way because they really hate the Rams.

And that’s it for week one. Gentlemen, make your predictions!