Plain Dealer sportswriter Tony Grossi makes his predictions for Week 1 of the 2010 NFL season.
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Cincinnati at New England, 1 p.m.
Line: Patriots by 4 1/2.
Tony's take: Until proven otherwise, I'm expecting big things from the Bengals. Bengals 27, Patriots 24
Atlanta at Pittsburgh, 1 p.m.
TV: WJW Channel 8.
Line: Falcons by 2 1/2.
Tony's take: The Steelers' NFL-high seven-game win streak in season openers takes a hit when QB Dennis Dixon struggles in second career start. Falcons 21, Steelers 17
Green Bay at Philadelphia, 4:15 p.m.
TV: WJW Channel 8.
Line: Packers by 3.
Tony's take: Biggest question about Iggles to me is not Kevin Kolb. It's that defense. Packers 24, Eagles 20
Dallas at Washington, 8:20 p.m.
TV: WKYC Channel 3.
Line: Cowboys by 3 1/2.
Tony's take: Mike Shanahan wins his Redskins debut, setting up a fretful year for Cowboys. Redskins 17, Cowboys 14
Carolina at N.Y. Giants, 1 p.m.
Line: Giants by 6 1/2.
Tony's take: Panthers are always competitive, but no way Giants christen their new stadium with a loss. Giants 24, Panthers 20
Denver at Jacksonville, 1 p.m.
Line: Jaguars by 2 1/2.
Tony's take: You think the Broncos will unleash their Tim Tebow package in the NFL market closest to his Gator roots? I do, too. Broncos 26, Jaguars 17
Detroit at Chicago, 1 p.m.
Line: Bears by 6 1/2.
Tony's take: Mike Martz and Jay Cutler go nuts on Lions' woeful defense. But watch that guy named Suh. Bears 30, Lions 24
Indianapolis at Houston, 1 p.m.
Line: Colts by 2 1/2.
Tony's take: I don't think the Texans have it in themselves to outscore Peyton Manning at home. If they do, they can make a playoff run this year. Colts 35, Texans 30
Miami at Buffalo, 1 p.m.
Line: Dolphins by 3.
Tony's take: Bill Cowher picks the Bills as his "surprise" team this year. He likes Chan Gailey, their new coach, and recommended him to succeed him in Pittsburgh. Dolphins 20, Bills 19
Oakland at Tennessee, 1 p.m.
Line: Titans by 6.
Tony's take: Raiders my surprise AFC team, but start off on wrong foot here. Titans 22, Raiders 17
Arizona at St. Louis, 4:15 p.m.
Line: Cardinals by 4.
Tony's take: Great opponent for Derek Anderson to break in against. He'll win the game and fantasy leaguers' notice. Cards 27, Rams 10
San Francisco at Seattle, 4:15 p.m.
Line: 49ers by 3.
Tony's take: 49ers should maul Seahawks defense with new offensive line blasting open holes for Frank Gore. 49ers 24, Seahawks 17
GROSSI UPDATE
Last year overall: 167-100 .625
Last year vs. spread: 120-142-5 .459
See Tony Grossi and the rest of the PD staff's picks for the Browns game here