Week 1 of the football season is in the books and we learned a few things from the opening weekend of action.

For starters, Emmaus and Freedom will be two teams in contention down the stretch. Last week’s game wasn’t the prettiest, but both teams will continue to improve each week.

However, Parkland’s absolute demolition of Easton was eye-opening. Are the Trojans THAT team this year?

We’ll find out more in this week’s Game of the Week between Parkland and Nazareth.

Bethlehem Catholic also had an impressive in Week 1, as the Hawks look improved from a year ago.

However, a new week presents new opportunities for teams to fix things and improve, so let’s take a look at this week’s Top 10 predictions.

1. Parkland (1-0)

Last week’s rank: #4

Best matchup of the weekend and the Trojans can really make a statement with a win.

The Pick: Parkland 31 - Nazareth 28

2. Emmaus (1-0)

Can the Hornets keep the momentum going after last week’s win over Freedom?

Last week’s rank: #2

The Pick: Emmaus 28 - Central Catholic 21

3. Nazareth (1-0)

Last week’s rank: #3

Whatever comes of this week’s result, the Blue Eagles will be in the mix this season to contend for the district crown.

The Pick: Parkland 31- Nazareth 28

4. Freedom (0-1)

Last week’s rank: #1

Disappointing result a week ago, but the Pates get a desperate Easton team this week.

The Pick: Freedom 24 - Easton 14

5. Northampton (1-0)

Last week’s rank: #5

Kids get a tougher task this week.

The Pick: Northampton 24 - Stroudsburg 13

6. Central Catholic (1-0)

Last week’s rank: #7

Could Central pull off the upset this week?

The Pick: Emmaus 28 - Central Catholic 21

7. Bethlehem Catholic (1-0)

Last week’s rank: #8

Hawks got the start they needed. This should be another game they’ll win.

The Pick: Bethlehem Catholic 49 - Pocono Mountain East 0

8. East Stroudsburg South (1-0)

Not Ranked

Easton’s embarrassing performance slides the Cavs in.

The Pick: ESS 35 - Dieruff 14

9. Notre Dame (1-0)

Last week’s rank: #9

Crusaders survived the Saucon scare, now get a feisty Southern Lehigh team.

The Pick: Notre Dame 42-Solehi 21

10. Bangor (1-0)

Last week’s rank: #10

Slaters get an interesting test against Jim Thorpe this week.

The Pick: Bangor 27- Jim Thorpe 14

Last week’s record: 6-2

Teams that dropped: Easton

Teams that entered: East Stroudsburg South