**edit:this analysis/prediction was written BEFORE tonight's Cowboys/Giants game. I forgot that the NFL started on a Wednesday this year**

OH SNAP! football is back! and so are John Kasay's predictions.. (okay, enough with the lame intro.. let's just get to it)

WEEK 1

errrdayimRussell'in vs Terrific Tortoises 

QB: come on.. do i really need to even explain this one? RUSSELL WILSON for president. Eli doesn't stand a chance against the improved Cowboys defense this week. plus he'll have first game of the season jitters.
(PICK--> errrdayimRussell'in)

WR: this one is also fairly simple & i'm gonna go along with what Tim and everyone else has said. "Eric has the strongest groups of WR's in our league by far" Megatron will outscore Johnson, Harvin, and Decker combined
(PICK--> errrdayimRussell'in)

RB: this one is a little tougher.. i know S-Jax has a lot of mileage but he's always been a work horse and i'm hoping this is gonna be a great year. i'm also high on the rookie Doug Martin (he's been compared to Ray Rice.. so hopefully that's a good thing) David has CJ2K but i won't be giving him any credit until he proves he can be as good as he was a couple years ago. and Jonathan Stewart is his RB2? i love the panthers but owning anyone in Carolina's backfield except Cam is a joke)
(PICK--> errrdayimRussell'in)

TE: Witten probably won't play because of his lacerated spleen, suck it up dude. so i've gotta find a suitable fill in for him while D-Li has prob the #1 TE in terms of fantasy in jimmy graham.. i remember watching this dude on the hard court playing ball at U of Miami.. he sucked..
(PICK--> Terrific Tortoises)

K: I like Rob Bironas and his last name, therefore i'm going with him... plus the fact he's on my team. meh
(PICK--> errrdayimRussell'in)

DEF: Arizona has some dude named John Skeleton as their starting QB.. Seahawks are gonna eat him up and Russell will lead them to a 63-7 final score win I do like Detroit's defense as well but they're playing the Rams so I'm hoping S-Jax puts up ridiculous numbers. this was pretty biased. sue me.
(PICK--> errrdayimRussell'in)

WINNER: errrdayimRussell'in

odoyle RULES vs JUSTINA OWNS

QB: falcons say they're gonna air it out A LOT this season and i think Matt Ryan is very capable but I have to see how things are run in the Atl first.. plus Cam Newton is just too sexy (no homo) so he wins this match-up
(PICK--> JUSTINA OWNS)

WR: didn't Justina have AJ Green last year too? he was a monster and he will be again this season. Nicks is also a great WR (even if he was a cheater and he was suppose to be ineligible to play while at Carolina) and is Dez can stay outta jail. she's got a pretty strong WR group. Tim's WR's scare me. Jennings and Colston are really good but their offenses spread the ball around so much it will prob be hit or miss week to week
(PICK--> JUSTINA OWNS)

RB: i think McCoy will be the #1 back in fantasy this season (i was talking to Tim if I had #1 pick, I would draft McCoy over Foster, Rice, Rodgers) no joke Murray will have a monster year if he can come back healthy from his fractured foot so we'll see. I like the BEAST but he might not be feeling 100% at the moment. maybe some Skittles will help so he can taste the rainbow
(PICK--> odoyle RULES)

TE: Panthers think Olsen can be a top5 TE this year. i will have to agree in this OH SO RIDICULOUS offense Carolina will have this year
(PICK--> odoyle RULES)

K: who's older? Kasay or Akers? either way, props to Tim for sticking with Kasay from last year *unfortunately, those Saints that I hate so much cut him.. so now i hate them even more) I will give this to Tim just cause it was so sad to see he had to drop him
(PICK--> odoyle RULES)

DEF: i hate the Patriots and that punk Brady so...
(PICK--> JUSTINA OWNS)

WINNER: (tied 3-3) *edge to --> odoyle RULES

Rainbow Warriors vs Spider Pig

QB: one name.. Aaron Rodgers
(PICK--> Rainbow Warriors)

WR: Lloyd has yet to prove himself in that Patriot offense.. which may require an ivy league education because let's face it. Chad Johnson, or is it Ochocinco, or is it Johnson was a pretty talented WR and he had 2 catches in all of last season Desean Jackson has big play threat but he's so fragile i'm afraid every time someone hits him, he'll get broken. Antonio Brown will be Steelers #1 this year over Wallace. calling it now. which will lead me to Fitz and Austin. Fitz will put up decent numbers week in and out but we can't expect much until the Skeleton fella proves he's a competent QB. watch out for Austin as I think he'll have a huge week/year if he can somehow prevent his hamstrings from dying on him
(PICK--> Spider Pig)

RB: Jennings will be great until MJD gets back in the mix and Gore is just running outta gas. I had to put up w/ his crap last year and he didn't do anything but bring me disappointment. same thing this year. Charles and DeAngelo are hit or miss. if Charles can log at least 10-12 touches w/o him breaking his leg again, he'll be more than serviceable (which I think will happen this week)
(PICK--> Spider Pig)

TE: as much as a i hate the Patriots (I can't say it enough and it just feels that much better every time i do..) Gronk will be too much as he will compete w/ Graham for #1 TE in fantasy Vernon Davis will be good but he won't win this week in head to head vs Gronk
(PICK--> Rainbow Warriors)

K: Sea-Bass can prob hit 60+ yd FG's ALL DAY. that drug injecting, reefer smoking, law breaking, overweight kicker
(PICK--> Rainbow Warriors)

DEF: Houston, how could you let the best defensive player in the NFL go?! Mario Williams will make you pay. GO WOLFPACK
(PICK--> Spider Pig)

Winner: (tied 3-3) *edge to--> Rainbow Warriors


The Debbinator vs RelientK

QB: Brees will put up Rodgers' like numbers this week vs a suspect Redskins D but I have a feeling Romo is gonna do the same vs the Giants.. this will be close but I'm gonna go w/ the more consistent Brees
(PICK--> The Debbinator)

WR: Welker's numbers last year were a fluke. he'll get his receptions still cause he's Brady's little play toy but his yards and TD's will be way down this year. bank on that. Maclin is also like DeSean.. tiny&fragile.. not enticing to me. Steve "i will play with an infection in my foot" Smith is the only one I like for David this week. Marshall and Bowe are clear #1 options in their offenses with Jordy Nelson likely to be a top 1/2 WR also
(PICK--> RelientK)

RB: I was high on Forte for this upcoming season also (I would have picked him after McCoy) until I found out da Bears acquired Michael Bush. who's like 7'4 and 400 lbs.. waiting to steal goal line carry TD's from Forte. McGahee will have a great year because Peyton will be in Denver stretching D's but it's a brutal match up this week vs Steelers. Rice will score at his regular pace. no doubt. while I'm also very excited about Bradshaw. (I have him in another league I'm in) as he's finally the lone #1 guy there w/o Jacobs. he'll have a huge week i feel.
(PICK--> RelientK)

TE: Hernandez.. another stinkin Patriot who will prob end up a top5 TE.. sighhh i hate having to give them credit when it's due.
(PICK--> The Debbinator)

K: Matt Prater reminds me of Todd Sauerbrun for some reason.. remember him from the Panther's glory days?
(PICK--> RelientK)

DEF: Steel Curtain vs an unproven Peyton neck. ouch..
(PICK--> RelientK)

Winner: RelientK


THE Pain Train vs choubacca

QB: Stafford is up there with Rodgers/Brees/Brady. plus he can just throw it up within 10 yards of Megatron and he'll go get it. Vick fights dogs. I hate that guy
(PICK--> THE Pain Train)

WR: Julio Jones is gonna be THE break out WR according to all the experts this year. I'll have to agree. hopefully this will take more pressure off Roddy so he can get me 20 TD's this year. Stevie Johnson will have to prove to me he can repeat what happened last year and Wayne will be 200% better w/ Luck throwing to him instead of a long blond haired barbie.. oh wait i think her name was Curtis Painter. Aaron's WR's are sketchy. Cruz should be okay but I don't expect him to put up numbers like he had last year. teams know who he is now. they don't want to see him salsa after every touchdown
(PICK--> THE Pain Train)

RB: i've NEVER been big on Foster. everyone thinks he's so good because of the zone blocking scheme in Houston. teams will figure him out this year and he'll be an average RB. Turner "the burner" is burned out. he might as well play on one leg and he'll prob still move at the same pace he does now. if and that's a BIG "IF" McFadden and Freddy Jackson can remain healthy w/o having major ankle/knee/thigh/foot/ issues. watch out for Gabs' team
(PICK--> THE Pain Train)

TE: Finley has not lived up to expectations. i think it's being in that GB offense where the ball is spread around so much. Gates says he's feeling as good as he has in a couple of years. good news for the Chargers and my other boy Rivers.
(PICK--> choubacca)

K: meh *coin flip* Aaron wins
(PICK--> choubacca)

DEF: Raven's defense average age is like 54 but they're still one of the best around. (insert Ray Lewis entrance dance here)
(PICK--> THE Pain Train)

Winner: THE Pain Train


I know this week's predictions are a little long but I tried to give my overall season out look in my analysis this week as well. GOOD LUCK TO ALL THIS SEASON
and remember, RUSSELL WILSON for president!