i'm so in the mood for football.
this isn't really week 1 stuff but kind of interesting.
from here:
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/f ... ml?eref=T1Game I'm Looking Forward To Most
Trevor Pryce and Willie Parker :: John Biever/SI
King
Ravens at Steelers, Dec. 27: With due respect to Manning-Brady on Nov. 15, Baltimore-Pittsburgh's the best rivalry game in football right now, and a game in Week 16 with the two will have almost certain major playoff implications.
Banks
Vikings at Packers, Nov. 1: For drama, this may be a one-of-a-kind game in NFL history. Favre at Lambeau, wearing Vikings horns on his helmet. Has there ever been a bigger role reversal?
Trotter
Titans at Steelers, Sept. 10: Because, to quote the Bill Belichicks of the world, it's the next game. Plus, this was supposed to be the AFC championship game last season, and the Steelers haven't forgotten how the Titans treated the Terrible Towel in their victory late last season. It will set the tone for the season.
Tucker
Vikings at Packers, Nov. 1: Seriously? If you don't know why you shouldn't even be reading this because you really haven't been paying attention.
Hack
Patriots at Colts, Nov. 15: It's not exactly Magic and Bird, but watching Tom Brady and Peyton Manning throwing spirals on the same field is as good as it gets. Can't wait for these heavyweights to get it on.
Jenkins
Patriots at Colts, Nov. 15: The Patriots and Colts played last season, but without Tom Brady, the rivalry took a one-year hiatus. It should return in force.
Lopez
Vikings at Packers, Nov. 1: Admit it. No matter how fed up you (and I) got over the whole Brett Favre will-he-or-won't-he thing, you're going to watch his return to Green Bay.
Duerson
Bears at Packers, Sept. 13: Why look past Week 1? Bears-Packers sets the tone in the best division in football, featuring two of the most exciting gunslingers in the game. A must-win for the Bears, who could potentially be 1-4 after opening with Packers, Steelers, Seahawks, Lions and Falcons.
Bonvissuto
Ravens at Packers, Dec. 7: A Monday night game at Lambeau Field in December between what could be the AFC's best defense vs. the NFC's best offense? Sign me up.