#477: 2024 Week 1 NFL Preview (with Carl Dumler)

Sports Krunch w/DKROM

1. Just how important is Brandon Aiyuk to the 49ers, especially when it comes to keeping their Super Bowl window open, and is it in the Niners best interest to extend him?

2. On a scale of 1-10 (1 being not at all, 10 being extremely so), just how short is Russell Wilson's leash in Pittsburgh?

3. A few months ago, you were adamant that the Patriots could not afford to rush Drake Maye into action too soon because of New England's porous offensive supporting cast. Does Drake Maye's preseason performance have you thinking any differently and if so, how early can the Patriots get him out on the field?

4. 2024 NFL Award Predictions

5. Truth or Exaggeration

-With Matt Judon and Justin Simmons now in the fold, the Falcons will have a top-14 total defense or higher this season

-Dalton Kincaid will lead the Bills in both TD receptions and receiving yardage in 2024

-Sam Darnold will make a very similar impact on the Vikings this year as Case Keenum did in 2017

-If Aaron Rodgers stays healthy, the Jets will win the AFC East

-The New York Giants have the worst QB room in the entire NFL

-Ja'Marr Chase will become the NFL's new highest-paid WR on the eve of Week 1

-With Kyren Williams’ new assignment as the Rams punt returner, rookie RB Blake Corum will get at least 1/3 of the carries for the Rams this season

-By season's end, Mike Macdonald's defense will become the NFL's most trendy defensive scheme

6. Ravens at Chiefs Preview

7. Week 1 Game Picks

-Lock: (DKrom: Seahawks over Broncos, Carl: Bengals over Patriots)

-Upset Special: (DKrom: Raiders over Chargers, Carl: Panthers over Saints)

-Packers at Eagles

-Vikings at Giants

-Titans at Bears

-Texans at Colts

-Jaguars at Dolphins

-Cardinals at Bills

-Steelers at Falcons

-Cowboys at Browns

-Commanders at Bucs

-Rams at Lions

-Jets at 49ers

8. Week 1 Bold Predictions

-DKrom: Seahawks D sacks Bo Nix 4 times, intercepts him three times, and holds him under 90 yards passing

-Carl: Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs puts up 150 total yards and 3 TD in Lions win over Rams

9. Challenge Flags

-DKrom: Rookie QB's, expect early struggles and find a way to respond

-Carl: Offensive coordinators...don't be afraid to RUN THE DAMN BALL!!!!