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NFL Week 1 Preview And Predictions

By Lyle Graversen

Sep 13, 2012; Green Bay, WI, USA; NFL Back to Football logo on the field prior to the game between the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. The Packers defeated the Bears 23-10. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 13, 2012; Green Bay, WI, USA; NFL Back to Football logo on the field prior to the game between the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. The Packers defeated the Bears 23-10. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Armchair Quarterback Fantasy Picks Of The Week

Oct 7, 2012; Landover, MD, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) is congratulated by quarterback Matt Ryan (2) after scoring a touchdown against the Washington Redskins during the second half at FedEX Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 7, 2012; Landover, MD, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) is congratulated by quarterback Matt Ryan (2) after scoring a touchdown against the Washington Redskins during the second half at FedEX Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports /

Start:  All Atlanta Falcons Offensive Players

Like I said, I think the New Orleans defense is going to be really bad.  If for any reason you don’t have Matt Ryan, Stephen Jackson, Julio Jones, Roddy White, or Tony Gonzalez in your starting lineup, do it.  Also, if you play in any of those weekly leagues where everyone picks the best players from around the league, I wouldn’t hesitate to put a couple of Falcons on my team

Start:  Tony Romo

If you’re like me and bypassed taking one of the elite QBs in the first few rounds and opted instead to take a couple of solid 2nd tier guys to play based on matchups there is a chance Tony Romo is one of those guys.  Romo may take a lot of heat for mistakes he makes at times, but he’s a very good fantasy QB.  You combine that with good offensive weapons around him and a suspect NYG secondary that I mentioned above and Romo is a must start this week.

Sit:  Any Denver Running Back

The Broncos announced that Ronnie Hillman would start the opener over rookie Montee Ball and veteran Knowshon Moreno.  Most still believe that Ball will end up the best fantasy back, but if you have any of those guys sitting in your flex spot look for a better option.  Obviously, the dreaded “by committee” approach is always the kiss of death, but I’m guessing the Ravens are going to put some points on the board against Denver, meaning that it will be on Manning to keep them in the game.  Normally I’m all about putting a RB in that flex spot, but go with that 3rd WR that you have on the bench this week.

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