NFL Week 1: Predicting the Outcomes of All 16 Games

Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears

• Stadium: Soldier Field
• Location: Chicago, IL
• Time: Monday, 8:15 p.m. ET
• Spread: MIN -1.5 | Total: 43.5
• Moneyline: MIN -116 | CHI -102

We believe in Ben Johnson, especially against a Vikings squad with an untested quarterback.

Predicted Outcome: Bears 28 - Vikings 20

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Kansas City Chiefs vs. Los Angeles Chargers

• Stadium: Corinthians Arena
• Location: Sao Paulo, Brazil
• Time: Friday, 8:00 p.m. ET
• Spread: KC -3 | Total: 46.5
• Moneyline: KC -168 | LAC +142

The Chiefs' luck is about to start running out. The Chargers set the tone for the rest of the season early.

Predicted Outcome: Chargers 24 - Chiefs 21

Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Atlanta Falcons

• Stadium: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
• Location: Atlanta, GA
• Time: Sunday, 1:00 p.m. ET
• Spread: TB -1.5 | Total: 47.5
• Moneyline: TB -130 | ATL +110

We've said this before, but this is the year it all comes together for the Falcons. Watch their offense explode in Week 1.

Predicted Outcome: Falcons 31 - Buccaneers 24

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. New York Jets

• Stadium: MetLife Stadium
• Location: East Rutherford, NJ
• Time: Sunday, 1:00 p.m. ET
• Spread: PIT -2.5 | Total: 38.5
• Moneyline: PIT -146 | NYJ +124

Classic revenge spot. Mike Tomlin and the Steelers aren't out of moves yet.

Predicted Outcome: Steelers 24 - Jets 7

Miami Dolphins vs. Indianapolis Colts

• Stadium: Lucas Oil Stadium
• Location: Indianapolis, IN
• Time: Sunday, 1:00 p.m. ET
• Spread: IND -1.5 | Total: 46.5
• Moneyline: IND -112 | MIA -104

Not sure what alternate universe we've fallen into where the Colts deserve to be favorites.

Predicted Outcome: Dolphins 36 - Colts 20

Carolina Panthers vs. Jacksonville Jaguars

• Stadium: EverBank Stadium
• Location: Jacksonville, FL
• Time: Sunday, 1:00 p.m. ET
• Spread: JAX -3.5 | Total: 46.5
• Moneyline: JAX -190 | CAR +160

These teams deserve each other, but the Jags are clearly superior.

Predicted Outcome: Jaguars 27 - Panthers 21

New York Giants vs. Washington Commanders

• Stadium: Northwest Stadium
• Location: Landover, MD
• Time: Sunday, 1:00 p.m. ET
• Spread: WAS -5.5 | Total: 45.5
• Moneyline: WAS -270 | NYG +220

Last year was no fluke; the Commanders are on the rise. They prove they still got it in an intra-divisional clash versus the Giants.

Predicted Outcome: Commanders 32 - Giants 10

Arizona Cardinals vs. New Orleans Saints

• Stadium: Caesars Superdome
• Location: New Orleans, LA
• Time: Sunday, 1:00 p.m. ET
• Spread: ARI -6.5 | Total: 42.5
• Moneyline: ARI -270 | NO +220

This time next year, we'll be talking about which first-overall pick is leading the Saints onto the field. The Cardinals cash.

Predicted Outcome: Cardinals 28 - Saints 10

Cincinnati Bengals vs. Cleveland Browns

• Stadium: Huntington Bank Field
• Location: Cleveland, OH
• Time: Sunday, 1:00 p.m. ET
• Spread: CIN -5.5 | Total: 47.5
• Moneyline: CIN -230 | CLE +190

The Bengals aren't beating anyone with defense this year, and the Browns won't be able to keep pace.

Predicted Outcome: Bengals 45 - Browns 28

Las Vegas Raiders vs. New England Patriots

• Stadium: Gillette Stadium
• Location: Foxborough, MA
• Time: Sunday, 1:00 p.m. ET
• Spread: NE -2.5 | Total: 43.5
• Moneyline: NE -138 | LV +118

In a clash of underachievers, we see immense value with the underdog in this spot. 

Predicted Outcome: Raiders 21 - Patriots 17

San Francisco 49ers vs. Seattle Seahawks

• Stadium: Lumen Field
• Location: Seattle, WA
• Time: Sunday, 4:05 p.m. ET
• Spread: SF -2.5 | Total: 43.5
• Moneyline: SF -132 | SEA +112

Defense wins championships, but the 49ers have done nothing to prove that in recent years. Time to right the ship in Seattle.

Predicted Outcome: 49ers 13 - Seahawks 10

Tennessee Titans vs. Denver Broncos

• Stadium: Empower Field at Mile High
• Location: Denver, CO
• Time: Sunday, 4:05 p.m. ET
• Spread: DEN -8.5 | Total: 42.5
• Moneyline: DEN -450 | TEN +350

There will be some growing pains for the Titans this season. That's even more pronounced in the thin mountain air of Mile High.

Predicted Outcome: Broncos 24 - Titans 10

Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers

• Stadium: Lambeau Field
• Location: Green Bay, WI
• Time: Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET
• Spread: GB -2.5 | Total: 47.5
• Moneyline: GB -132 | DET +114

The Packers will give the Lions a run for their money, but they need time to come together. Lions in a nailbiter.

Predicted Outcome: Lions 28 - GB 27

Houston Texans vs. Los Angeles Rams

• Stadium: SoFi Stadium
• Location: Inglewood, CA
• Time: Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET
• Spread: LAR -3 | Total: 43.5
• Moneyline: LAR -156 | HOU +132

The Texans will surprise a few teams this season, but they won't catch the Rams off guard.

Predicted Outcome: Rams 24 | Texans 20

Baltimore Ravens vs. Buffalo Bills

• Stadium: Highmark Stadium
• Location: Orchard Park, NY
• Time: Sunday, 8:20 p.m. ET
• Spread: BAL -1.5 | Total: 50.5
• Moneyline: BAL -112 | BUF -104

The Bills are undeserving underdogs at home.

Predicted Outcome: Bills 35 - Ravens 32

Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears

• Stadium: Soldier Field
• Location: Chicago, IL
• Time: Monday, 8:15 p.m. ET
• Spread: MIN -1.5 | Total: 43.5
• Moneyline: MIN -116 | CHI -102

We believe in Ben Johnson, especially against a Vikings squad with an untested quarterback.

Predicted Outcome: Bears 28 - Vikings 20

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