As the first sunday of the NFL season is full of some interesting games, the game I am most looking forward to seeing is a rematch of last year's Playoffs between the 49ers and the Packers. These two teams also played in the season opener last year when the 49ers took care of business in Green Bay. This is a new 49ers team, though. Colin Kaepernick is now the starting QB and has been very impressive. He ran all over this Packers team in the Playoffs last year. The 49ers haven't played a real game since their Super Bowl loss to the Ravens. The Packers have lost legendary WR Donald Driver to the Vikings. San Francisco is favored by 4.5 points. The over/under is 48.5 points. With these two great QB and high powered offenses, I see this being a shootout. Even with the 49ers stellar defense. The big question for the Packers is if they can protect Aaron Rodgers. The O-line is pretty weak and the 49ers will bring pressure with their terrific front seven. Rodgers will need to get rid of the ball quickly. He has a good set of playmakers to work with. Frank Gore should have a big day. Gore will get a lot of touches. This game will be back-and-forth, so I expect it to come down to the 4th quarter.
My Pick: 49ers 38 Packers 30
