2026 NFL Week 1 odds, picks: Sunday schedule predictions
Our Sunday winners picks for Week 1 of 2026 are here.
On Sunday, the National Football League (NFL) commenced its 2026 season with a plethora of matches, commencing at 1 p.m. Eastern Time. This day's fixtures included 13 games, beginning with eight matches at the 1 p.m. slot. Four games followed, starting at 4:25 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Miami Dolphins facing off against the Las Vegas Raiders. The NFL day concluded with a high-stakes Sunday Night Football match, a clash between the Dallas Cowboys and the New York Giants.
For the Week 1 predictions, industry experts have shared their insights. The Chicago Bears were favored to beat the Carolina Panthers by three points, while the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were anticipated to triumph over the Cincinnati Bengals by 3.5 points. The New Orleans Saints were forecasted to win by 6.5 points against the Detroit Lions, and the Buffalo Bills were projected to secure a victory over the Houston Texans by 1.5 points.
On the other hand, the Baltimore Ravens were expected to emerge victorious over the Indianapolis Colts by 3.5 points. The Cleveland Browns were predicted to beat the Jacksonville Jaguars by 8.5 points, and the Atlanta Falcons were anticipated to win against the Pittsburgh Steelers by 6.5 points. The New York Jets were projected to triumph over the Tennessee Titans by 1.5 points.
The NFL odds were provided by FanDuel Sportsbook. In terms of the 2026 standings, as of Thursday, Marek Brave and Kevin Nogle had both secured two wins each, Sumeet Jena and James McKinney had one win each, and The Phinsider Community and a few other participants had one win each.
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