Bombshells in New England and the Opening Night Pick

There's been a lot of news lately coming out of New England, and none of it has to do with anyone Tom Brady impregnated. For starters, DE Richard Seymour was placed on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list, meaning he'll miss the first six weeks of the season. To make matters worse, S Rodney Harrison will be shelved for the first four after admitting to using performance-enhancing drugs. But the biggest shocker of all...the Patriots released WR Reche Caldwell! Needless to say, he was surprised...

For the love of God, someone please sign Reche Caldwell so I can keep using that picture!

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The NFL season officially starts tomorrow, with what should be an outstanding contest between the team that just climbed the mountain, and one of the leading contenders to knock them back down.

The Match-up: New Orleans (+6.0) @ Indianapolis
The Skinny: It's sort of a homecoming for both all-pro quarterbacks. Peyton Manning originally hails from New Orleans, and Drew Brees played his college ball at Purdue, about an hour away from Indianapolis. As for the game itself, here's an interesting trend: In each of the last three seasons, the defending Super Bowl champion has opened the season at home on Thursday...and won. Advantage, Indianapolis. The Saints, however, are 7-2 against the spread in their last nine road games. Advantage, Saints.
Straight up: Indianapolis
Against the Spread: New Orleans

Up next - the rest of the Week 1 picks.