Each week Adam “Dorf” Waltersdorf and “Downtown” Russell Brown will pick every game of the NFL schedule against the spread. They will be joined each week by a different member of the Majors Sports Network crew who will select the game as well.
This week’s guest picker is TMSNX President Adam “Pudge” Hernandez.
Thursday, September 10th
Pittsburgh Steelers @ New England Patriots
- New England by 7 points
- Over/Under: 52
Dorf
New England and the over
Tom Brady is pissed off and will take it out on the Steelers.
Downtown
Steelers and the Under
Brady is rusty and the Steelers are missing their best offensive weapon.
Pudge
Patriots and the over.
With DeflateGate in the rear view mirror (probably), Brady goes off on a rusted steel curtain.
**These picks were recorded before the game despite not debuting until after.
Sunday, September 13th: Early Games
Indianapolis Colts @ Buffalo Bills
- Indianapolis by 2.5 points
- Over/Under: 45
Dorf
Colts and the over.
I don’t think the game will be close. Tyrod Taylor is not going to be good and the Bills will be in the running for the first overall pick.
Downtown
Colts and the over.
The Bills have a great young defense but I question their choice of Tyrod Taylor at quarterback. I don’t question Andrew Luck and the Colts.
Pudge
Colts and the over
The have a defense but no quarterback. Andrew Luck gets a quick start to the season.
Cleveland Browns @ New York Jets
- New York by 3.5 points
- Over/Under: 40
Dorf
Browns and the under.
This game is going to be a battle of bad and worse. The Browns will win it because their running game is slightly better, but not by much.
Downtown
Jets and the under.
The Browns run defense is going to be awful so start Chris Ivory in fantasy football and be prepared to see the Browns take a trip to Revis Island.
Pudge
Jets and the under.
Despite both teams being terrible, the Jets have better playmakers to squeeze out a win at home.
Carolina Panthers @ Jacksonville Jaguars
- Carolina by 3 points.
- Over/Under: 41.5
Dorf
Panthers and the under.
The Panthers will win in a bloodbath. Although the Panthers don’t have much of an outside threat for Cam Newton to throw to, they will just jam the ball down Jacksonville’s throat.
Downtown
Jaguars and the under.
I like what I’ve seen from Blake Bortles, especially with a healthy Allen Robinson in the red zone. Their run game won’t be useless like it was last year thanks to rookie T.J. Yeldon.
Pudge
Carolina and the under.
Even without Benjamin Cam Newton finds a way to make it work against a Jaguars defense with plenty of question marks.
Green Bay Packers @ Chicago Bears
- Green Bay by 6.5 points
- Over/Under: 49
Dorf
Packers and the Over.
There is a good chance that the Packers score 49 points by themselves. Chicago is that bad.
Downtown
Packers and the under.
Aaron Rodgers > Jay Cutler
Pudge
Packers and the over.
We’ll be seeing Jay Cutler face early in this one.
Kansas City Chiefs @ Houston Texans
- Houston by 1 point
- Over/Under: 40.5
Dorf
Chiefs and the over.
That’s a very challenging over/under to predict because neither team’s offense is scary but both feature damn good defenses. This game will be boring to the casual fan, but to us hardcore fans, we’ll get a lot of fun and excitement out of it.
Downtown
Texans and the under.
Both teams lack the offensive firepower to outscore each other so this will be about who has the better defense.
Pudge
Chiefs and the under.
This will be a low scoring affair between two very good defenses. I like what Kansas City has to offer more though on the offensive side of the ball which will propel them to an opening weekend road victory.
Miami Dolphins @ Washington Redskins
- Miami by 3.5 points
- Over/Under: 43
Dorf
Dolphins and the over.
How is Miami only a 3.5 point favorite? They are going to take the Redskins to pound town.
Downtown
Dolphins and the under.
I think the Redskins might get ran right over by the Dolphins. They’re a pretty solid team and should have an easy win, especially as 3.5 point favorites. No brainer.
Pudge
Dolphins and the under.
The Redskins were in trouble after week one of the preseason. I’m still not sold on Tannehill putting up huge numbers though.
Seattle Seahawks @ St. Louis Rams
- Seattle by 4 points
- Over/Under: 40.5
Dorf
Seahawks and the over.
I don’t think very highly of the Rams but the Seahawks won’t be as good as last year but will be good enough to beat the Rams on the road.
Downtown
Seahawks and the under.
Eeeeek this one is tough as I don’t see the Rams scoring a lot of points but I don’t see the Seahawks needing to score a lot of points either.
Pudge
Seahawks and the over.
The Rams are going to be improved but the Seahawks are still going to feature a high powered defense. Enough to nab a road win in St. Louis.
Sunday, September 13th: Afternoon Games
Detroit Lions @ San Diego Chargers
- San Diego by 3 points
- Over/Under: 46
Dorf
Chargers and the over.
Detroit is my team but I don’t think they can go across the country and win. It just doesn’t happen for the Lions ever and this year won’t change that record.
Downtown
Lions and the over
The Chargers are playing without Antonio Gates and Keenan Allen fell off last year. It will be interesting but if I had to pick an offense, give me Detroit.
Pudge
Lions and the over
Detroit has all their offensive pieces ready to go while the Chargers will be missing Antonio Gates.
New Orleans Saints @ Arizona Cardinals
- Arizona by 2.5 points
- Over/Under 48.5
Dorf
Cardinals and the over.
I think Arizona will surprise and challenge Seattle for the NFC West division title. New Orleans won’t even slow them down.
Downtown
Cardinals and the over.
This game is going to go back and forth but with the Cardinals being at home, I’ll chose them. Especially, with a spread so close.
Pudge
Cardinals and the under.
Despite having Drew Brees, the Saints will have trouble putting up points this season.
Baltimore Ravens @ Denver Broncos
- Denver by 4 points
- Over/Under: 48.5
Dorf
Baltimore and the over.
Denver isn’t going to be good this year. Baltimore is going to be pretty good as many of the national pundits are selecting them to go to the Super Bowl.
Downtown
Broncos and the over.
Without Joe Flacco having someone to throw the deep ball too, I find it hard for them to win. I like the Broncos at home, especially if they’re running the ball heavily.
Pudge
Baltimore and the over.
Denver gets the win but these two teams give us an early season classic.
Cincinnati Bengals @ Oakland Raiders
- Cincinnati by 3.5 points
- Over/Under: 43.5
Dorf
Cincinnati and the under
The Raiders are going to be god awful. The Bengals offense will be good but not elite that’s why they will get the victory but not go over 43.5.
Downtown
Bengals and the over.
Give me the Bengals as I find it hard for anyone in Oakland to stop Jeremy Hill or A.J. Green.
Pudge
Bengals and the over.
The Raiders will be better but the Bengals just have too many options on offense.
Tennessee Titans @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Tampa Bay by 3 points
- Over/Under: 41
Dorf
Titans and the under.
I think Marcus Mariota is going to be much better player than Famous Jameis and the will win their first match-up as pros.
Downtown
Titans and the over.
Which rookie QB do I chose?
Pudge
Buccaneers and the under.
Mariota is going to be a disaster in the NFL.
New York Giants @ Dallas Cowboys
- Dallas by 6 points
- Over/Under: 51.5
Dorf
Cowboys and the over.
Dallas is going to beat the bumbling Giants up and down the field as much as it pains me to say. I hate the Cowboys with a passion and that spread is huge, but not enough to keep me from selecting them.
Downtown
Cowboys and the under
Cowboys won’t need to have a great running game yet. I like what Romo has with Witten and Dez.
Pudge
Cowboys and the under.
I have a feeling the Giants are in for a very long season.
Monday, September 14th
Philadelphia Eagles @ Atlanta Falcons
- Philadelphia by 3 points
- Over/Under: 55
Dorf
Eagles and under
Chip Kelly will start his football world domination with his first victory with Sam Bradford leading the charge. Atlanta will be better than they were in 2014, but still not good enough defensively to hold down the Eagles offense.
Downtown
Eagles and the under.
I’ve been bragging about Sam Bradford and the Eagles so let’s roll with them.
Pudge
Eagles and the over
Lots of offense to go around in this one. Chip Kelly is an offensive mastermind though which will have the Eagles flying high all season.
Minnesota Vikings @ San Francisco 49ers
- Minnesota by 2.5 points
- Over/Under: 41
Dorf
Vikings and the under.
San Francisco may struggle to score 15 points per game on the year and the Vikings offense is going to be better than average. Let the Adrian Peterson comeback tour commence as he pops a couple of TD’s early to lead the Vikings to a win.
Downtown
Vikings and the over.
No way would I pick the 49ers, even if they were home. I like the Vikings.
Pudge
Vikings and the under.
Teddy Bridgewater will finally have a running game behind him. Oh yeah and that running game comes via Adrian Peterson.