Author Archives: Billy FBA

Rare that a Week 1 game having playoff implications, but in a game where both teams appear to be battling for 2nd place in the AFC East, getting an early advantage could be hugely important.  The Patriots have seemingly taken their breakup with Tom Brady pretty hard whilst he and his new beau got toContinue reading “MIAMI DOLPHINS @ NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS”

Maybe the biggest mismatch on paper in Week 1 takes place in Motor City as the Niners, one of the favourites to make the playoffs this year, take on the Lions, one of the favourites to have a top 3 pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. Can the Lions pull off a shock win toContinue reading “SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS @ DETROIT LIONS”

Week 1 sees the return to Gotham of Sam Darnold, shipped off to Carolina in the offseason to allow the Jets to re-boot their franchise with Zach Wilson under Center. Will the former Jet come back to haunt them or, will Robert Saleh get his HC career off to a winning start?  The Jets areContinue reading “NEW YORK JETS @ CAROLINA PANTHERS”

The Chargers are looking to make a playoff push in Justin Herbert’s Sophomore year whilst the WFT are trying to become the first team to win the NFC East back-to-back in well over 10 years! Will it be the reigning OROY leading his team to a Week 1 W or will we see some FitzmagicContinue reading “LOS ANGELES CHARGERS @ WASHINGTON FOOTBALL TEAM”

Two teams looking to take the next step in 2021 square off in Nashville. Will it be a winning start for Julio Jones or JJ Watt as they make their first NFL starts for their new teams.  The Cardinals strengthened their defense in FA, bringing in future HOF pass rusher JJ Watt he’ll form aContinue reading “ARIZONA CARDINALS @ TENNESSEE TITANS”

Two playoff teams from 2020 meet in Week 1 as Russell Wilson brings his Seattle side to Indy to take on Carson Wentz and the Colts.  Seattle had some mid-level drama this offseason when it appeared the face of the franchise Russell Wilson was trying to navigate his way out of the Pacific Northwest viaContinue reading “SEATTLE SEAHAWKS @ INDIANAPOLIS COLTS”

AFC South matchup as the new look Jags head to Houston to take on the dysfunctional Texans. Can the College Football superteam of Urban Meyer & Trevor Lawrence get off to a winning start in the NFL or will the Texans prove that they’re more than just Deshaun Watson and JJ Watt?  The Jaguars hadContinue reading “JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS @ HOUSTON TEXANS”

Two of 2020s underachievers meet in Ohio for a Week 1 showdown. Can Joe Burrow put his season-ending injury behind him and get off to a winning 2021, or will we get a “You like that?” performance from Kirk Cousins and the Vikings offense?  Minnesota are a sneaky good team in my opinion. Kirk CousinsContinue reading “MINNESOTA VIKINGS @ CINCINNATI BENGALS”

Two sides with their eye on the ultimate prize square off in Western New York to open the season. Will it be the high flying Bills offense or the Steelers hard-nosed defense that prevails in week 1?  The Bills went all the way to the AFC Championship game last season and will be looking toContinue reading “PITTSBURGH STEELERS @ BUFFALO BILLS”

Two of 2020’s biggest disappointments square off in Georgia as two first time HC’s look to get their career’s off to a winning start.  Atlanta lost fan favourite and arguably face of the franchise, Julio Jones this off-season. The future HOF’er requested a trade and was obliged. Calvin Ridley will be charged with taking theContinue reading “PHILADELPHIA EAGLES @ ATLANTA FALCONS”