WEEK 1 POWER SYSTEM
From PRO INFO SPORTS 2004 NFL POWER SYSTEM e-CYCLOPEDIA
In Game 1, play AGAINST a non-division favorite of more than 3 points and less than 7 points before a division contest in its next game and a non-division contest in its game after that or before 3 division contests in its next 3 games.
This POWER SYSTEM is 15-0 ATS since 1992 as these favorites have failed to cover the spread 12.4 points a game on average.
Last year, Carolina was the lone team to fit the system, as they were a 4-point home favorite againt Jacksonville before division games against Tampa Bay, Atlanta, and New Orleans. The Panthers won 24-23 but failed to beat the 4-point spread.
This year, the Pittsburgh Steelers are active as a "play AGAINST" team. They are 4-point home favorites vs. Oakland on Sunday and play at Baltimore next week before a non-division game at Miami the following week.