Now's time for answers

Week One

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Skinny: In a rare event, the Broncos' Jake Plummer gets the edge at QB because the Dolphins don't have one. They'll start Gus Frerotte in what figures to be a revolving door.

Pick: Broncos

Texans at Bills

Line: Bills by 5 1/2

Skinny: The Bills will attempt to ease QB J.P. Losman through his starting debut with a heavy dose of Willis McGahee, but Losman has to make some plays.

Pick: Bills

Bucs at Vikings

Line: Vikings by 6

Skinny: The reworked Vikings defense gets its first check against QB Brian Griese. DTs Pat and Kevin Williams need to force the issue inside.

Pick: Vikings

EASY TO MISS

Packers at Lions

Line: Lions by 3

Skinny: How long can the Packers' gritty offense carry Green Bay? Because the Lions took a receiver in the first round for the third straight year instead of a defender, probably through today.

Pick: Packers

Rams at 49ers

Line: Rams by 6

Skinny: New coach Mike Nolan wanted to wear a suit on the sideline and was denied by the NFL. He wanted rookie QB Alex Smith to start the opener and Smith lost the job to Tim Rattay. For Nolan, the losses already are piling up.

Pick: Rams

- Ken Murray

TEAM RANKINGS

1. Patriots Who else?

2. Colts Late acquisition of Corey Simon was huge.

3. Eagles Andy Reid has team's pulse, but Terrell Owens is an accident waiting to happen.

4. Panthers Stephen Davis, Steve Smith and Kris Jenkins are back.

5. Steelers Don't expect another really big season from Ben Roethlisberger.

6. Jets If Chad Pennington stays healthy, they have a chance.

7. Falcons We know Michael Vick can run. We want to see him pass.

8. Chargers Was 2004 success a mirage?

9. Ravens All eyes on Kyle Boller.

10. Vikings Defensive upgrades were eye-opening; now, it's on Mike Tice.

11. Chiefs Aggressive moves to improve the defense ... finally!

12. Broncos That Maurice Clarett move really worked out, eh?

13. Jaguars Offense struggles when near opponent's goal line.

14. Seahawks Lost three times to division-rival Rams last season.

15. Bills The big question mark is J.P. Losman.

16. Rams Still explosive enough on offense to beat anyone.

17. Bengals Build a statue of Marvin Lewis for making this team respectable.

18. Cowboys Another down year and Bill Parcells will be gone.

19. Packers Last stand for Brett Favre?

20. Lions So many weapons, so much pressure on Joey Harrington.

21. Cardinals Could climb quickly in weak NFC West.

22. Giants Eli Manning does not look ready.

23. Texans Dom "Expansion Coach" Capers' last stand.

24. Raiders Not explosive enough on offense, and defense is horrible.

25. Saints How could their minds possibly be on football?

26. Buccaneers Last stand for aging defense?

27. Redskins Worst-run front office in the NFL.

28. Titans Jeff Fisher finally met his match: the salary cap.

29. Bears Have a defense, but could use a quarterback.

30. Dolphins See Nick Saban lose his temper.

31. Browns Cue Romeo Crennel: "Oh, my! What have I done?"

32. 49ers No offense, very little defense, rookie head coach - bad combination.

- Chris Harry, Orlando Sentinel