Week 1: San Diego Chargers @ Oakland Raiders (Monday Night Football)

[KmK]

No picks Rivers!!

This better not be like last year and Rivers comes out and throws a pick first play.

I'm referring to last years home opener when the Vikings returned the opening kick for a TD after hearing all preseason the Special Teams was fixed. I was at the game and couldn't believe that **** happened.

[RoundingThird]

I'm going Raiders here. Raiders are looking to have a great year with Carson Palmer under center, though he is inconsistent. I think that Rivers will make mistake early, which will lead to the Raiders run game being the star of the show. The benefit for the Raiders is that any time they are stuck inside the 45, the can call on Janikowski for a FG. 19-14 Raiders. Oakland wants two good sports teams this year.

[BlueNGold]

I'm sure this is probably the homer in me but I really feel like the Chargers will have a good year this year and make the playoffs.

That said, I think the Raiders take this one. Run DMC will tear it up and that Chargers o-line will get abused.

[bkrich83]

It looks like this might be the best front 7 San Diego has had on defense since Marty was here. Can't remember when they had a group this athletic and this deep.

Offensively can they protect the QB? That's the question. If they protect the passer, SD wins going away. If it's an assault on Rivers like it was on Monday night last year, it will be tough sledding for SD's offense.

[slowdifference]

Toss up here, so for it comes down to Rivers or Plamer. SD wins 31-27

[Caveman24]

Idk this is the battle of INT machines(last year) so it can go either way but the Chargers get to past happy if they can find a balance and win the TOP ill go Chargers 21-14

[Boltman]

This game cant come soon enough.

[Rancid Radio]

I picked San Diego 35-17 in my football pool, but that's probably a homer pick.

I just want to stomp the Raiders.