Time for a little Q’s soapbox. I do not understand why ‘playing’ the stock market is legal, but I cannot wager on the game tonight, unless I live in a few certain areas of the country. Frankly I would rather take my chances on an NFL game than the stock market anyway. I know that the stock market is fixed and if it is not, then some large banks will make sure the right politicos are rewarded to make sure that it is. This is just my opinion, I am sure that most likely I am wrong. /end soapbox

Ok onto this. I am not going to pick every game every week. There are some games that I will flat out avoid. Ideally we are here to make (fake) money, so if the goal is to make (fake) money there is no way that I would be betting on the Minnesota Jacksonville train wreck.

From the outset I will plan on making 5 faux wagers per week on the NFL. Some of these may be sides, but quite a lot will be totals. As an aside here, I do not like picking sides where one side has to beat another by a certain amount, but I like totals, especially overs, since everyone likes to see high scoring games.

Week One (home team in all caps)
NYG (-3.5) dal. I like the Giants at home over Dallas, and normally I would steer well clear of a division game as well, but it is the opening of the 2012 season. I do not really like the hook (the half point) here, but I think that the Giants are a TD better.

NO/was o/u 50. 50 is a huge number in week one, while the Saints are capable of putting up 50 by themselves, just think 50 is too much. Under 50.

buf +2.5 at NYJ. Taking a road dog in week one as well, but I think that the Bills win this one outright, getting points is just gravy.

GREEN BAY (-5) san fran. Packers open up at home and want to erase last years playoff loss. The over is tempting here as well at 47.

HOUSTON/miami over 42.5. Texans open up strong, will need a little contribution from the Dolphins to get this over, but it should happen.