With the highly anticipated Michigan versus Michigan State football game happening this weekend Christian Jones Jersey , NFL teams are preparing themselves for the future. A plethora of scouts will be in attendance, including the Detroit Lions:This game will be brimming with NFL talent. The Lions will surely be interested in the front seven for each team. The Wolverines are headlined by defensive lineman Rashan Gary and edge rusher Chase Winovich. Both could be early round targets for the Lions if they opt to go local. Elsewhere on defense, Michigan boasts defensive tackle Bryan Mone, linebacker Devin Bush, cornerback Lavert Hill and safety Khaleke Hudson.Michigan State’s defense features defensive tackle Raequan Williams, linebacker Joe Bachie, cornerback Justin Layne and safety David Dowell.While the Lions might not be interested in early-round offensive players, this game does feature some prospects with mid-to-late round potential. At quarterback, Michigan’s Shea Patterson and Michigan State’s Brian Lewerke could be developmental quarterbacks for the Lions to target. Running backs Karan Higdon (Michigan) and LJ Scott (Michigan State) could have a future in the NFL, though maybe not with the Lions. Michigan State’s Felton Davis headlines the receivers, and tight ends Zach Gentry for Michigan and Matt Sokol for Michigan State are both NFL-caliber prospects. On the offensive line, Michigan’s Ben Bredeson and Michigan State’s David Beedle are decent guard prospects.Matt Patricia sat down with Dan Miller to discuss the Dolphins. The head coach highlights the big-play ability of running back Kenyan Drake, the skill set of their wide receivers, and some their defensive stars:The Lions last played the Dolphins in 2014, resulting in a 20-16 win. The highlight of the game, however Devon Kennard Jersey , was some trickery pulled by Sam Martin:Ricky Jean Francois, owner of 30 Dunkin’ Donuts, sent a gift to Miami Herald reporters this week:Speaking of Francois, he and Nevin Lawson will be playing a football game in Miami for the first time since high school:The Iowa Hawkeyes announced that former Lions head coach Jim Caldwell will be an honorary captain this week. Caldwell was a defensive back for Iowa from 1973 to 1976, and was a graduate assistant in 1977.The Phinsider runs a weekly caption contest. This week’s image features none other than Matt Patricia. Have some fun, but try to be positive. The last time the Eagles opened a season as NFL champions, it was 1960 and, well, who remembers what folks did then in Philadelphia?What they'll certainly do Thursday night at the Linc when the Falcons come to town is roar with approval at the site of the Lombardi Trophy and the championship banner. Fans will sing many, many choruses of "Fly Eagles Fly."And then the guys on the field will get down to business, defending the title they took away from New England last February.That defense will be difficult, particularly in the NFC, a stronger conference than the AFC."Quite honestly, it's going to be a great night from that standpoint," coach Doug Pederson says of the season opener. "The fans that are in attendance are going to be crazy and they're going to be excited. It's going to be great for the banner to be dropped in Lincoln Financial (Field). It's going to be a great atmosphere."I think with this football team, though Isaac Nauta Detroit Lions Jersey , they understand this is a different season, it's a new team, new year. We're sitting here 0-0 with a great opportunity against a great opponent 鈥?a playoff/Super Bowl-caliber team coming in here. Quite honestly, that's their focus."It had better be, because the Falcons barely lost in Philly in the divisional round last winter, and they've upgraded on both sides of the ball. Atlanta, No. 8 in the AP Pro32, comes in as a 2陆-point underdog to top-ranked Philadelphia.Pro Picks goes out on a limb early.UPSET SPECIAL: FALCONS, 22-20KNOCKOUT POOLWe didn't stick around for too long last year, so consider that when we choose the SAINTS to win this weekend.No. 15 San Francisco (plus 6) at No. 3 MinnesotaJimmy Garoppolo is undefeated as a starting quarterback. Streak ends Sunday.BEST BET: VIKINGS, 27-16No. 5 Pittsburgh (minus 5 1-2) at No. 31 ClevelandThe Browns are defeated in 17 straight. That streak continues, even if Le'Veon Bell is a no-show.STEELERS, 23-20No. 29 Tampa Bay (plus 9 1-2) at No. 6 New OrleansAlmost went with this as BEST BET. Saints have Super Bowl-level talent.SAINTS, 33-16No. 4 Los Angeles Rams (minus 5) at No. 21 Oakland, Monday nightThe return of Jon Gruden to the Black Hole. Raiders could struggle after Chucky traded his best player.RAMS, 27-25No. 28 Chicago (plus 7 1-2) at No. 9 Green BayKhalil Mack surfaces in Chicago. More significant: Aaron Rodgers is back at QB for Packers.PACKERS 27-13No. 13 Kansas City (plus 3) at No. 10 Los Angeles ChargersLots of people like the Chargers in the AFC West. So do we.CHARGERS Isaac Nauta Jersey 2019 , 21-13No. 12 Houston (plus 6 1-2) at No. 2 New EnglandIf healthy, the Texans could be ready for special season. But they rarely play well in Foxborough.PATRIOTS, 30-20No. 26 Buffalo (plus 7) at No. 14 BaltimoreSean McDermott didn't want inexperienced Josh Allen at QB against this defense. Smart man.RAVENS, 18-7No. 24 (tie) Cincinnati (plus 3) at No. 30 IndianapolisAndrew Luck returns at last. He doesn't have much surrounding him.BENGALS, 22-14No. 7 Jacksonville (minus 3) at No. 20 New York GiantsHow satisfying will this win be for Tom Coughlin?JAGUARS, 20-19No. 17 Tennessee (minus 1) at No. 27 MiamiNot feeling good vibes about the Titans right now.DOLPHINS, 21-20No. 16 Dallas (plus 2 1-2) at No. 11 CarolinaNot feeling good vibes about the Cowboys right now.PANTHERS, 30-24No. 22 Washington (pick-em) at No. 24 (tie) ArizonaTwo of the NFL's most mysterious teams this year. Go with the hosts.CARDINALS, 24-20No. 18 Seattle (plus 3) at No. 23 DenverTwo more of the NFL's most mysterious teams. Go with the ... you get the drill.BRONCOS, 20-13No. 32 New York Jets (plus 6 1-2) at No. 19 Detroit, Monday nightSam Darnold's debut gives this game some intrigue. So does Matt Patricia's as Lions coach.LIONS, 23-192017 RECORD:Super Bowl: Against spread (1-0). Straight up (0-1)Season Totals: Against spread (124-125-10). Straight up: (167-98)Best Bet: 10-9 against spread, 11-8 straight upUpset special: 10-8 against spread, 9-9 straight up