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The Armchair Quarterback’s guide to the NFL Week 1

By Lyle Graversen

Aug 23, 2013; Green Bay, WI, USA; The Seattle Seahawks line up for a play during the third quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Seattle won 17-10. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 23, 2013; Green Bay, WI, USA; The Seattle Seahawks line up for a play during the third quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Seattle won 17-10. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 16, 2012; St. Louis, MO, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder (7) breaks away from St. Louis Rams defensive end Robert Quinn (94) on the way to a touchdown during the first half at the Edward Jones Dome. Mandatory Credit: Scott Rovak-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 16, 2012; St. Louis, MO, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder (7) breaks away from St. Louis Rams defensive end Robert Quinn (94) on the way to a touchdown during the first half at the Edward Jones Dome. Mandatory Credit: Scott Rovak-USA TODAY Sports /

Minnesota Vikings at St. Louis Rams

I’m not sure what it says about Sam Bradford that my overall view of the Rams hasn’t changed drastically when they were forced to go with veteran Shaun Hill after Bradford got hurt. They’re still a run first team with the best defensive line in football. As a KC fan, I know what Matt Cassel looks like when he’s constantly under pressure and it’s not pretty. I think the Rams defensive line can limit Adrian Peterson and get after Cassel enough to pull out a close one.

Vikings 16 Rams 20

San Francisco 49ers at Dallas Cowboys

This is another really interesting game. The 49ers have lost a lot on defense to injury, suspension, and free agency. Will they still be an elite unit on that side of the ball with all they’ve lost? While I think they may take a step back this season, I do like how their defense matches up with Dallas in this game better than how Dallas’ defense does against the 49ers attack. Tony Romo has enough weapons at his disposal to keep this close, but ultimately I don’t have any faith in the Dallas defense to win this one. I think there is a bit of a role reversal for the 49ers in this game as their offense carries the defense to a victory in Dallas.

49ers 30 Dallas 27

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