[Sylvanfan]

I predict that New England beats the Ravens 28-24, the Ravens compete, but the Brady, Roethlisberger, Manning era of AFC domination reaches a full decade, and 11 of the past 12 seasons. Baltimore will play it tough, but at the end of the day I think New England is better this year than they were last year on defence, and even without Gronkowski have enough weapons on offence that the Ravens will not be able to keep them from scoring 4 TD's. What they lose in the passing game is made up by a better running attack this year.

I'll take San Francisco to get by Atlanta 19-13 in a game where Kaepernick struggles throwing the ball. I think he'll do well running, but won't have as much success through the air. 49'ers will get a pass rush and do a better job keeping Atlanta from running which will limit the Falcons attack. It won't be the 49'ers best game, but their defence will play well enough to get them through.