1 p.m., Heinz Field • This is the softest part of the Steelers' schedule, with the first four games against '07 non-playoff teams. The Texans aren't soft, they just play in the NFL's toughest division.

Prediction: Steelers, 30-14

1 p.m., M&T Bank Stadium • The Bengals have won their past three season openers. After that, it always seems to go downhill. Bad combo for Ravens: Rookie head coach, rookie QB.

Prediction: Prediction: Bengals, 17-13

1 p.m., Georgia Dome • The Falcons are another team with a rookie head coach (Mike Smith) and a rookie QB (Matt Ryan). They also have a new running back, Michael Turner, who emerges from LT's shadow.

Prediction: Falcons, 24-21

1 p.m., Ralph Wilson Stadium • This is supposed to be the final season for Seahawks coach Mike Holmgren, who has won four division titles in a row. The Bills would settle for one of those division titles.

Prediction: Seahawks, 19-13

1 p.m., Dolphins Stadium • The Jets have won the past four meetings against Miami, and that was before Brett Favre arrived. It was also before they sent Chad Pennington to the Dolphins.

Prediction: Jets, 24-17

1 p.m., Gillette Stadium • The Patriots are shooting for their 20th regular-season victory in a row, an NFL-record. Even with a rusty Tom Brady, that won't be a problem.

Prediction: Patriots, 31-6

1 p.m., Superdome • No NFC South team has repeated as division champion, which immediately puts Tampa Bay at a disadvantage. Jeremy Shockey just might be what the Saints need.

Prediction: Saints, 23-16

1 p.m., Lincoln Financial Field • The Eagles were the only NFC East team not to make the playoffs last season. You know it's bad when Donovan McNabb says he misses Terrell Owens.

Prediction: Eagles, 27-14

1 p.m.. LP Field • The Titans opened last season with a victory against the Jaguars, who have the league's best winning percentage (.692) on opening weekend. Might they do it again?

Prediction: Titans, 23-21

4:15 p.m., Browns Stadium • Thirteen was the number of victories and players in the Pro Bowl last season for the Cowboys. Seven is the number of consecutive home victories for the Browns.

Prediction: Cowboys, 34-20

4:15 p.m., Qualcomm Stadium • The Panthers have their hopes set on a division title after an off-season makeover. The Chargers have their sights set a little higher -- Super Bowl.

Prediction: Chargers, 31-17

4:15 p.m., Candlestick Park • The Cardinals missed the playoffs last season because they lost both meetings with the 49ers. That won't happen again, even with Kurt Warner at quarterback.

Prediction: Cardinals, 23-16

8:15 p.m., Lucas Oil Stadium • Two debuts for the Colts: Their new stadium and their old QB, Peyton Manning, who didn't play in the preseason. Bears can become first NFL team to win 50 season openers.

Prediction: Colts, 27-13

7 p.m. tomorrow, Lambeau Field • The Packers won't relinquish their division title without a scrap, even without Brett Favre. They have won the past four meetings against the Vikings.

Prediction: Packers, 27-24

10:15 p.m. tomorrow, McAfee Coliseum • The Broncos have won 8 of 10 against Oakland. But the Raiders won the previous meeting in Oakland and just might have the league's best new secondary.

Prediction: Raiders, 24-23