Week 1 Picks Lions vs Jets

Week 1 Picks:

NFL.com's Harrison's Pick (Detroit Lions 27, New York Jets 23:  7:10 p.m. ET (ESPN) | Ford Field (Detroit) - There are a few folks who feel that the Jets will deliver an upset in Detroit. That's putting a lot of confidence in Sam Darnold, because the Lions' offense will move the ball. One of the things to watch in this matchup is the running-game mixture. Not only in how much support Todd Bowles and the staff will provide for their (uber-talented) rookie QB, but also in how the workload is split between projected RB1 Isaiah Crowell and Bilal Powell. That same point of interest is going on with Detroit, as well. The Lions drafted Kerryon Johnson and signed LeGarrette Blount, with Theo Riddick still contributing. If Johnson is as effective as many of his fans have predicted, Blount is a goal-line hoss and Riddick converts passing downs into first downs, this offense will hum in the Motor City. Key matchup: Leonard Williams, vet Steve McLendon and rookie Nathan Shepherd vs. a solid Lions offensive line.):  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000958697/article/nfl-week-1-game-picks-packers-nip-bears-rams-roll-raiders

PFT’S WEEK ONE PICKS (Jets at Lions - MDS’s take: The Lions looked terrible in the preseason, but playing at home against a rookie quarterback, they should be able to win a low-scoring game. MDS’s pick: Lions 14, Jets 10. Florio’s take: Rookie quarterbacks haven’t fared well against Bill Belichick, and Matt Patricia had been Belichick’s top lieutenant for years. Florio’s pick: Lions 17, Jets 9.):  https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/09/06/pfts-week-one-picks-9/

NFL RealGM's Week 1 Picks (New York Jets at Detroit Lions (-7): New Lions coach Matt Patricia must shake off a dismal preseason. He gets a favorable draw in his first game, a Jets team starting rookie Sam Darnold behind an unimpressive offensive line and throwing to a collection of receivers who would all be gameday inactives for Detroit. The back end of the Jets defense, coupled with criminally underappreciated Leonard Williams upfront, gives New York a fighting chance. The Lions special teams could have a big impact on this one.  Lions 30, Jets 21):  https://football.realgm.com/analysis/3058/Football-Meteorology-NFL-Picks-For-Week-1

ESPN's Week 1 Picks (Both pick the Lions to win by scores of 35-23 and 27-23):   http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/24482026/week-1-nfl-score-predictions-viewers-guide-best-games-fantasy-outlook-more-2018

USA Today's Picks (All 5 pick the Lions to win by scores of 23-16, 23-17, 18-10, 21-16, 28-24):   https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2018/09/06/usa-today-sports-week-1-nfl-picks-predictions/1210078002/

CBS' Prisco's Week 1 Picks (New York Jets at Detroit:  Monday, 7:10 p.m. ET (ESPN) - This will be a tough way for Sam Darnold to open his career -- on the road on a Monday night. The Lions will take advantage of a rookie on the road in his first start. Matt Stafford will pick apart a Jets defense that lacks a pass rush. Pick: Lions 27, Jets 13):   https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/pete-priscos-nfl-week-1-picks-falcons-upset-champion-eagles-packers-crush-mack-bears/

Breech's Week 1 Picks (Lions 33-20 over Jets):   https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-week-1-picks-cowboys-stun-panthers-browns-shock-steelers-for-first-win-since-2016/

Walterfootball (Lions 26, Jets 23):  http://walterfootball.com/nflpicks2018_01late.php

NJ.com's Picks (2 pick the Lions to win by scores of 34-30 and 28-17, 1 picks the Jets to win 24-20):   https://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2018/09/nfl_week_1_picks_predictions_how_will_jets_sam_dar.html

SN's Steele's Week 1 Picks (New York Jets at Detroit Lions:  Monday, 7:10 p.m., ESPN - As a longtime Patriots assistant, new Lions coach Matt Patricia should have plenty of knowledge about beating the Jets. That includes Jets teams with high expectations, thanks to Sam Darnold and one of the more impressive five-win seasons in recent memory. Speaking of expectations, the Lions have the mini-Patriots brain trust in charge now. Excuses will be running low.  Prediction: Jets, 27-26):  http://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/week-1-nfl-picks-predictions-bears-packers-eagles-falcons-49ers-vikings/ril71yg3y1ik1qfhnlm64sikq

ESPN Non-Score Picks (10 pick the Lions to win, 1 picks the Jets to win):   http://www.espn.com/nfl/picks

CBS Non-Score Picks (6 pick the Lions to win, 2 pick the Jets to win):   https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/features/writers/expert/picks/straight-up/1

Average Week 1 Picks (457-346)/18 and 30 pick the Lions to win, 5 pick the Jets to win:  Lions win 25-19