NFL Week 1 2019 - Odds and Predictions

Though it’s still only May, the 2019-20 NFL Schedule has already been released and the oddsmakers have looked at the opening day matchups and have released their wagers.

Of course, these odds tend to change over time, but they do give football fans a decent idea of which teams are going into the season as the favored franchises and which ones will be the unfortunate underdogs.

There are sixteen Week 1 NFL games, and we take a quick look at each one of them, including the odds and predictions of which teams will beat the spread, the total number of points scored and the money line.

Current odds and predictions for the 2019 Week 1 Matchups

Here are the current odds listed for each of the sixteen Week 1 games for the 2019-20 NFL season.

There is one game on that Thursday, thirteen games on that Sunday, and two games on that Monday, including a late one that doesn’t get started until 10:20 pm EST.

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September 5, 2019 – Green Bay Packers vs. Chicago Bears

Spread – Packers vs Bears

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Total Points – Packers vs Bears

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Moneyline – Packers vs Bears

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Typically, the previous Super Bowl Champion (New England Patriots) would host the opening game of the season, but since the NFL is celebrating its 100th anniversary next season, the powers that be thought it would be more entertaining to start things off with one of the oldest rivalries in the league.

The Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears started facing off in 1921, and almost one hundred seasons later it looks to be another close one, with Green Bay’s veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers trying to prove he can still win with a banged up body against Chicago’s fierce defense and upgraded offense.

September 8, 2019 – Atlanta Falcons vs. Minnesota Vikings

Spread – Falcons vs Vikings

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Total Points – Falcons vs Vikings

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Moneyline – Falcons vs Vikings

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The Minnesota Vikings have beaten the Atlanta Falcons the last three times they’ve played, and in Week 1 they are expected to take care of business once again.

The Falcons have used the offseason to revamp their 29th ranked defense, while the Vikings have attempted to beef up their offensive line in order to protect their $84 million investment, quarterback Kirk Cousins, who did not deliver as expected last season.

September 8, 2019 – Baltimore Ravens vs. Miami Dolphins

Spread – Ravens vs Dolphins

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Total Points – Ravens vs Dolphins

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Moneyline – Ravens vs Dolphins

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The Miami Dolphins were expected to be a hot mess in 2019, but then they grabbed three quarterbacks in the offseason (including Josh Rosen from Arizona) and used free agency to fill in some other major roster holes, but despite all that, they are still predicted to fall to the Baltimore Ravens in Week 1.

The Ravens have used the draft and free agency to snag some reliable targets for quarterback Lamar Jackson should he choose not to run the ball himself, though now with running back Mark Ingram in the backfield with him he’ll have plenty of other options to choose from.

September 8, 2019 – Buffalo Bills vs. New York Jets

Spread – Bills vs Jets

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Total Points – Bills vs Jets

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Moneyline – Bills vs Jets

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The Buffalo Bills have spent this offseason doing their best to build around quarterback Josh Allen, including three new offensive linemen, three new wide receivers and three new running backs, but that’s still not enough to favor them over the highly improved New York Jets.

The Jets have given second-year quarterback Sam Darnold a huge gift by landing running back Le’Veon Bell, assuming he still has the goods after sitting out last season, but the team is also dealing with a new head coach and offensive and defensive coordinators, so pulling it all together effectively will be a challenge.

September 8, 2019 – Kansas City Chiefs vs. Jacksonville Jags

Spread – Chiefs vs Jags

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Total Points – Chiefs vs Jags

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Moneyline – Chiefs vs Jags

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Even though the Kansas City Chiefs have last season’s MVP quarterback Patrick Mahomes, they will most likely be without their other best player, speedy receiver Tyreek Hill, after some alleged off the field abusive behavior was caught on tape.

They will face the Jacksonville Jaguars, aka Super Bowl MVP Nick Foles’ new home, and the football world will get to see if the former backup can work his magic under the spotlight all season long, with defensive help from first-round pick linebacker Josh Allen.

September 8, 2019 – LA Rams vs. Carolina Panthers

Spread – Rams vs Panthers

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Total Points – Rams vs Panthers

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Moneyline – Rams vs Panthers

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The Super Bowl runner up Los Angeles Rams didn’t do much tinkering with their team except add a high-level backup quarterback and a defensive specialist, inside linebacker Clay Matthews, who will most likely give defensive end Aaron Donald some quarterback hunting help.

They’re slightly favored against the Carolina Panthers, whose franchise quarterback Cam Newton may not be able to play in Week 1 while he is still recovering from shoulder surgery, so backup Taylor Heinicke will have to rely on running back Christian McCaffrey and receivers D.J. Moore, an All-Rookie last season, and newly acquired Chris Hogan from the Patriots.

September 8, 2019 – Tennessee Titans vs. Cleveland Browns

Spread – Titans vs Browns

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Total Points – Titans vs Browns

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Moneyline – Titans vs Browns

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The Tennessee Titans had a somewhat interesting offseason, trading for a backup quarterback, Ryan Tannehill, to be there in case starter Marcus Mariota continues to get bit by the injury bug, and drafting defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons, who is unlikely to play in 2019 due to a torn ACL.

The favored Cleveland Browns, on the other hand, had an incredible offseason, snagging receiver Odell Beckham Jr. and defensive line help with Olivier Vernon and Sheldon Richardson – add to that quarterback Baker Mayfield and you can see why there are postseason whispers in Cleveland.

September 8, 2019 – Washington Redskins vs. Philadelphia Eagles

Spread – Redskins vs Eagles

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Total Points – Redskins vs Eagles

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Moneyline – Redskins vs Eagles

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The Washington Redskins lost their starting quarterback Alex Smith last season to a leg injury in Week 11, so during the offseason, they traded for Case Keenum and drafted Ohio State superstar Dwayne Haskins to prevent what happened after Smith was gone, which was 6 out of 7 losses to end the season.

Favored by over a touchdown are the Philadelphia Eagles, their starting (and injury-prone) quarterback Carson Wentz will have to prove he can stay healthy for a full season, but having running back Jordan Howard with him in the backfield and receiver Desean Jackson as a target should help.

September 8, 2019 – Cincinnati Bengals vs Seattle Seahawks

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Total Points – Bengals vs Seahawks

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Moneyline – Bengals vs Seahawks

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Cincinnati Bengals owner / general manager Mike Brown let head coach Marvin Lewis go after 16 seasons and brought in the former quarterbacks coach of the Rams Zac Taylor to see if he can help quarterback Andy Dalton get a grip on his struggling team.

The favored team here is the Seattle Seahawks, who added some defensive depth this offseason including two defensive ends – first round draft pick L.J. Collier and free agent Cassius Marsh, who can hopefully help get quarterback Russell Wilson on the field more often.

September 8, 2019 – Indianapolis Colts vs. LA Chargers

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Total Points – Colts vs Chargers

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Moneyline – Colts vs Chargers

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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck is healed and ready to get back at it again, now with the free agent receiver, Devin Funchess as another target to his while defenses are double-teaming T.Y. Hilton.

The Los Angeles Chargers are favored by a field goal in this one and Philip Rivers’ team looks about the same as last season but with some defensive help from free agent linebacker Thomas Davis and the first-round draft pick Notre Dame linebacker, Jerry Tillery.

September 8, 2019 – Detroit Lions vs. Arizona Cardinals

The Detroit Lions have been busy this offseason, giving franchise quarterback Matthew Stafford a proven slot receiver, Danny Amendola, but also a huge tight end target, the first rounder from Iowa T.J. Hockenson.

The surprisingly favored Arizona Cardinals went from the worst team in the NFL to one with hope now that new head coach Kliff Kingsbury has his quarterback, first selection overall in the draft Kyler Murray, who is expected to bring a Mahomes-like presence to Arizona’s passing attack.

September 8, 2019 – New York Giants vs. Dallas Cowboys

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Total Points – Giants vs Cowboys

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Moneyline – Giants vs Cowboys

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The New York Giants attempted to improve both lines this offseason, but they lost arguably one of the best receives in the league, Odell Beckham, and though newly acquired Golden Tate should give quarterback Eli Manning another decent target, the offense will again revolve around last year’s Offensive Rookie of the Year, running back Saquon Barkley.

The Dallas Cowboys are favored by over a touchdown in this one, not just because they’ve won the last three matchups between these two teams, but also because they’ve improved their offense by giving quarterback Dak Prescott a solid receiver in Randall Cobb and a future hall of famer in tight end Jason Witten, who returns after spending a year in the broadcasting booth.

September 8, 2019 – San Fran 49ers vs Tampa Bay Bucs

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Moneyline – 49ers vs Bucs

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The San Francisco 49ers are counting on quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo to fully recover from the torn ACL that ended his 2018 season, and they are hoping to keep him on the field now that new defensive ends Dee Ford and Nick Bosa are on the roster.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are the slight underdogs in this one despite drafting and signing defensive help, including the fifth pick overall, LSU linebacker Devin White, but until quarterback Jameis Winston finds consistency, winning will be difficult.

September 8, 2019 – Pittsburgh Steelers vs. New England Patriots

Spread – Steelers vs Patriots

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Moneyline – Steelers vs Patriots

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Though the Pittsburgh Steelers lost two of their best players (Bell, Brown), they’re confident with who still remains (Conner, Smith-Schuster), especially now that they have drafted a linebacker they feel can quarterback the defense, Michigan’s Devin Bush.

The Super Bowl Champion New England Patriots are favored to win at home here by almost a touchdown, and this offseason they’ve given GOAT quarterback Tom Brady a slew of new targets to make up for the loss of retired tight end Rob Gronkowski.

September 9, 2019 – Houston Texans vs. New Orleans Saints

Spread – Texans vs Saints

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Total Points – Texans vs Saints

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Moneyline – Texans vs Saints

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To kick off the 2019-20 NFL season, there are two Monday Night games, the first one being a cross-conference matchup between the Houston Texans and the favored New Orleans Saints.

Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson has never beaten Saints veteran and future Hall-of-Famer Drew Brees, and it’s not going to be any easier this Week 1, especially after New Orleans general manager Mickey Loomis used the offseason to fill in some roster gaps, including adding veteran tight end Jared Cook.

September 9, 2019 – Denver Broncos vs. Oakland Raiders

Spread – Broncos vs Raiders

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Total Points – Broncos vs Raiders

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Moneyline – Broncos vs Raiders

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The Denver Broncos are giving quarterback Joe Flacco his first shot outside of Baltimore, and they are the slight underdogs here despite having drafted the tight end from Iowa Noah Fant.

The Oakland Raiders find themselves favored in this one thanks to a killer draft and free agency where they added receivers Antonio Brown, Tyrell Williams and Ryan Grant, rookie running back Josh Jacobs and a slew of defensive help.