2013 NFL Season Monday Night Football Predictions Week 1

Eagles at Redskins 7:10 PM on ESPN

Synopsis:

This game will be shrouded in mystery because I don’t think anyone knows what to expect in this game (that can be said for all week one games) but this this game has Robert Griffin III coming back from an MCL tear that he suffered in the post-season and also a new look Eagles offense.  Many are excited to see how RGIII does this game especially because he did not take one snap in the preseason games, that could be detrimental to the Redskins, but RGIII is very talented and knows how to win games.

The Eagles offense showed a lot of promise this preseason but now we get to see how Vick operates the offense with McCoy and Desean Jackson for a full game, and Chip Kelly is an offensive guru with speedy players.  I think the Eagles will run a lot of read option plays and get Vick out in space where he flourishes, Jackson could have a big game if he gets the ball.  Vick has also showed up big time against the Redskins on Monday Night, back in 2010 he threw for 4 touchdowns and ran for 2 more, he may not have that big a night tonight but he will show up to play and could have a heck of game.

Prediction: Redskins hang on 38-35 in a shootout, RGII throws 3 touchdowns and runs for another while Vick Throws 3 touchdowns and McCoy runs wild.

Texans at Chargers 10:20 PM on ESPN

Synopsis:

The Texans are coming off another disappointing post-season losing yet again in the divisional round of the playoffs, this game needs to be a statement for them to show they are not laying down.  Schaub also needs to show more consistency as well, but tonight they can do to that against the Chargers and if they do so they will get their confidence back.

The Chargers are coming off yet another disappointing season and Philip Rivers has not played so well the past two seasons with 47 turnovers which is second most to Mark Sanchez which is not good company to be part of.  He has also claimed that he does not need to be fixed, a ridiculous statement on his part, Rivers needs to be fixed, but with that attitude that we have seen his whole career I would say he is done.  The Chargers don’t stand a chance with him, and he will probably turnover the ball more than a few times tonight.

Prediction: Texans blow out the Chargers 42-17, Rivers will play poorly while the Texans capitalize on the Charger turnovers.