In Week 1 of the NFLX season, I don't give out season previews/predictions or give an update of what team's did over the offseason. In Week 1 I simply give out a reason on why I think the back-ups and wannabe's will win this contest.

Reasoning: The Lions will be playing backup Jake Rudock in this one. He completed 37 of 56 passes for 380 yards, three touchdowns and a pick in the pre-season last year. This is a big game for Oakland's new coach Jon Gruden, who has blown up a lot of his team after last year's disappointing season. Detroit is 3-0-1 ATS in its last four against the Raiders and while I wouldn't be shocked by an outright, straight-up upset, I will in the end recommend grabbing as many points as you can. Play on the Lions.