The NFL Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week for Week 1 of the 2008 NFL Season have been announced and are as follows:
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AFC:
Offense: Willie Parker – Running Back – Pittsburgh Steelers
Defense: Cortland Finnegan – Cornerback – Tennesee Titans
NFC
Offense: Michael Turner – Running Back – Atlanta Falcons
Defense: Adewale Ogunleye – Defensive End – Chicago Bears

For those of you who haven’t entered the first week of competition, The Visionman Players of the Week is YOUR opportunity to guess who you think will be selected the players of the week as announced by the NFL. The prize? It’s pictured to the left… a Widow WGMI-1NG700 Intel Gaming PC from our friends at visionman.com.
In the kickoff week of the 2008 NFL season, NOT ONE single contestant guessed any one of the four players of the week! Better Luck next week… maybe someone will guess at least one of the players correctly.
To get in on the fun, visit the Beat the House main picks page, enter your picks for the week, then enter your guesses for the Visionman Players of the Week. It’s that simple. Week 2 NFL picks and predictions should be available early Thursday morning, so check back then and make your picks.
For more information on Beat the House, check out our Week 1 Preview which includes all of the great prizing we could be awarding this season.
See you Thursday!