NFL picks 2026: Full list of Week 1 predictions with confidence levels
The NFL is back … a day early! The 2026-27 regular season kicks off on Wednesday evening when they defending Super Bowl champion Seahawks host the Patriots. The NFL normally kicks off the season on Thursday, but this year’s addition of a game in Australia has thrown that off. The 49ers and Rams will face […]
The 2026 NFL season officially begins a day early on Wednesday, November 18, when the defending Super Bowl champions Seattle Seahawks take on the New England Patriots. This deviation from the usual Thursday kickoff is due to the inclusion of a game in Australia, which has shifted the schedule. The 49ers and Rams will meet in Melbourne on Thursday, with the traditional Super Bowl champion's game moving up a day as a result.
Predictions for Week 1 games include favorites and underdogs, with confidence levels assigned to each pick. High confidence predictions feature a game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Cleveland Browns, and a contest between the Los Angeles Chargers and Arizona Cardinals. Medium confidence predictions include a matchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Atlanta Falcons, and a game between the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams.
Low confidence predictions involve the Tennessee Titans hosting the New Jersey Jets, and the Las Vegas Raiders facing off against the Miami Dolphins. Additionally, the San Diego Chargers are predicted to defeat the Indianapolis Colts, the Detroit Lions are expected to win against the Chicago Bears, and the Dallas Cowboys are projected to triumph over the New York Giants.
Notably, the Las Vegas Raiders are expected to upset the Miami Dolphins, and the Las Vegas Raiders are also predicted to defeat the Buffalo Bills. Notably, the Las Vegas Raiders are favored to win against the Buffalo Bills in the low confidence category.
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