Week one of the 2008 NFL season, the Detroit Lions were favored by 3 points on the road against the Atlanta Falcons. The Lions went on to become the first team in NFL history to finish 0-16, while the Falcons went on to an 11-5 record and playoff berth. Right now, nobody can predict with much certainty how good these football teams are. Scrupulous evaluations cannot be made until they start playing games that count. Nevertheless, all self-appointed experts feel the need to get their predictions down on paper – if for no other reason than to look back four months later and laugh at their misguided picks.
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