Lock: SEATTLE (-6) over Tampa Bay ‘ OK, so maybe I’ve had some problems with locks in the past (0-14 last season), but I think I’m starting off the season right this year. Shaun Alexander is NOT on the cover of Madden this year; meanwhile the Devil Rays have a better shot at making the Super Bowl than the Bucs do.

SAN FRANSISCO (-3) over Arizona ‘ On the bright side, after the game Matt Leinart can have what’s left of Nick Lachey.

WASHINGTON (-3) over Miami ‘ Buenvenidos a Miami, where new QB Trent Green can expect another concussion by week two of the season.

ST. LOUIS (-1 1/2) over Carolina ‘ No truth to the rumor that Steven Jackson is in fact not actually a human, but a Predator.