Predictions - Week 1

This game is too difficult to predict with the utmost confidence. The only thing I know for sure that I'll see Boyz II Men sing the national anthem.

Will the explosive Packer offense be too much for the Niner D to stop? Can the Niner D make life too difficult for Mr. Rodgers? The unknowns outweigh the absolutes in this match up, but if I am predicting this match up I'm going with a score of 24-20, 49ers. I think the new and improved Alex Smith led offense will move up and down the field, but wont be as dominant in week 1 as they will in week 6. The depth at running back will be on display and I really think that we'll have a lot of yards on the ground. I still like this score of 24-20, but if the Packers wide receiver are allowed to run free then I see it flipping to a Packers win.

Player of the game: Aldon Smith. He is too quick and will be able to get to Rodgers at will. He will make life for the O-Line and A-Rodge very difficult.

The not so much player of the game: Vernon Davis. He is THE guy and will be keyed on. With Woodson moving to safety, he'll be free to watch Davis from a distance and get in a position to limit his big play ability.