As the NFL season kicks off with a clean slate, I’m excited to share my picks for Week 1. With each matchup, I’ve carefully considered the spreads and team strengths to predict the outcomes.
| (Favorite in Bold) Matchup | Frank’s Pick | Final Spread |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City vs. Detroit | Detroit | 6.5 |
| Atlanta vs. Carolina | Carolina | 3.5 |
| Cincinnati vs. Cleveland | Cincinnati | 2.5 |
| Jacksonville vs. Indianapolis | Jacksonville | 4.5 |
| Minnesota vs. Tampa Bay | Minnesota | 6.0 |
| New Orleans vs. Tennessee | New Orleans | 3.0 |
| San Francisco vs. Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh | 2.5 |
| Washington vs. Arizona | Washington | 7.0 |
| Baltimore vs. Houston | Houston | 10.0 |
| Chicago vs. Green Bay | Chicago | 1.0 |
| Denver vs. Las Vegas | Denver | 3.5 |
| Philadelphia vs. New England | Philadelphia | 4.0 |
| Los Angeles (LAC) vs. Miami | Los Angeles Chargers | 3.0 |
| Seattle vs. Los Angeles (LAR) | Seattle | 5.5 |
| Dallas vs. New York (NYG) | Dallas | 3.0 |
| Buffalo vs. New York (NYJ) | New York Jets | 2.5 |
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Kansas City vs. Detroit: DET +6.5
In the Chiefs vs. Lions game, I’m picking Detroit with the +6.5 spread.
Atlanta vs. Carolina: CAR +3.5
For the Falcons vs. Panthers match up, my choice is Carolina with the +3.5 spread.
Cincinnati vs. Cleveland: CIN -2.5
In the Bengals vs. Browns game, I’m going with Cincinnati and the -2.5 spread.
Jacksonville vs. Indianapolis: JAC -4.5
My pick for the Jaguars vs. Colts game is Jacksonville with the -4.5 spread.
Minnesota vs. Tampa Bay: MIN -6.0
In the Vikings vs. Buccaneers clash, I favor Minnesota with the -6.0 spread.
New Orleans vs. Tennessee: NO -3.0
For the Saints vs. Titans matchup, I’m choosing New Orleans with the -3.0 spread.
San Francisco vs. Pittsburgh: PIT +2.5
I’m selecting the Steelers with the +2.5 spread for the 49ers vs. Steelers game.
Washington vs. Arizona: WAS -7.0
In the Football Team vs. Cardinals game, my choice is Washington with the -7.0 spread.
Baltimore vs. Houston: HOU +10.0
For the Ravens vs. Texans game, I’m picking Houston with the +10.0 spread.
Chicago vs. Green Bay: CHI -1.0
In the Bears vs. Packers showdown, my selection is Chicago with the -1.0 spread.
Denver vs. Las Vegas: DEN -3.5
For the Broncos vs. Raiders game, I’m going with Denver with the -3.5 spread.
Philadelphia vs. New England: PHI -4.0
In the Eagles vs. Patriots matchup, my pick is Philadelphia with the -4.0 spread.
Los Angeles (LAC) vs. Miami: LAC -3.0
For the Chargers vs. Dolphins game, I select the Los Angeles Chargers with the -3.0 spread.
Seattle vs. Los Angeles (LAR): SEA -5.5
In the Seahawks vs. Rams contest, I’m going with Seattle with the -5.5 spread.
Dallas vs. New York (NYG): DAL -3.0
For the Cowboys vs. Giants matchup, my choice is Dallas with the -3.0 spread.
Buffalo vs. New York (NYJ): NYJ +2.5
Finally, in the Bills vs. Jets game, I’m picking the New York Jets and the +2.5 spread.
Love Philly to trounce all over NE. I’m never crazy about taking double digit favorites but Ravens might just blitz Houston and Jets favored always scared me.
Through 2 weeks , It’s been tough for me, but can get hot at anytime!