Complete NFL Week 1 Picks<\/h2>\nThursday, Sept. 4<\/strong><\/h3>\nGreen Bay Packers vs. Seattle Seahawks (8:30 PM ET)<\/h3>\n
Pick: Seattle (-5.5<\/a>)<\/strong><\/p>\n[sc:NFL240banner ]Make this pick because:<\/strong> As if the Seahawks aren\u2019t good enough at home already \u2013 they went 9-1 SU, 6-4 ATS last season including the playoffs \u2013 the 12th\u00a0Man will be extra pumped up to welcome home the defending Super Bowl champs. Plus, if anyone can shut down the Packers’ army of receivers, it’s the Legion of Boom.<\/p>\nSunday, Sept. 7<\/strong><\/h3>\nNew Orleans Saints vs. Atlanta Falcons (1:00 PM ET)<\/h3>\n
Pick: Atlanta (+3<\/a>)<\/strong><\/p>\nMake this pick because:<\/strong> The Saints just couldn\u2019t cover the spread away from the Superdome last season; they went just 1-7 ATS. And the Falcons figure to be a much improved team now that star receivers Julio Jones and Roddy White are healthy.<\/p>\nMinnesota Vikings vs. St. Louis Rams (1:00 PM ET)<\/h3>\n
Pick: Minnesota (+3.5<\/a>)<\/strong><\/p>\nMake this pick because:<\/strong>\u00a0While the line on this game is not up yet, it will almost certainly be wise to back the Vikings, who are starting Matt Cassel<\/a>, over the Rams, who are starting whoever it is they found<\/a> to replace Sam Bradford. Bet on this game if you like, but don’t watch it: this will be ugly football.<\/p>\nCleveland Browns vs. Pittsburgh Steelers\u00a0(1:00 PM ET)<\/h3>\n
Pick:<\/strong> Pittsburgh (-6.5<\/a>)<\/strong><\/p>\nMake this pick because:<\/strong> The Steelers own the Browns, especially at home. In this decade, Pittsburgh is 10-0 (-7-3 ATS) against Cleveland. Furthermore, the Steelers have won the last six by more than 10 points. And with Josh Gordon officially suspended, to whom will Brian Hoyer be passing the ball?<\/p>\nJacksonville Jaguars vs. Philadelphia Eagles\u00a0(1:00 PM ET)<\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nPick: Jacksonville (+10.5<\/a>)<\/strong><\/p>\nMake this pick because:<\/strong> Chip Kelly’s crew has yet to cover a game when it was favored by a touchdown or more, much less as a double-digit favorite. Meanwhile, Jacksonville covered four out of their last five road games last season, three of those four coming as double-digit underdogs.<\/p>\nOakland Raiders vs. New York Jets\u00a0(1:00 PM ET)<\/h3>\n
Pick: New York (-4.5<\/a>)<\/strong><\/p>\nMake this pick because:<\/strong> The Jets beat Oakland at home by 10 last season as three-point favorites. This season, Geno Smith looks set to improve with some legitimate weapons at the skill positions and he’ll be backed up by the same solid defense.<\/p>\nCincinnati Bengals vs. Baltimore Ravens\u00a0(1:00 PM ET)<\/h3>\n
Pick: Baltimore (-2.5<\/a>)<\/strong><\/p>\nMake this pick because:<\/strong> The Ravens have yet to lose to Cincinnati while Andy Dalton has been the Bengals’ quarterback. They’re 3-0, and have won by three points or more in all three games.<\/p>\nCreate a betting account now<\/a>\u00a0and cash in on each and every NFL game from Week 1 to Week 17.<\/p>\nBuffalo Bills vs. Chicago Bears\u00a0(1:00 PM ET)<\/h3>\n
Pick: Chicago (-6<\/a>)<\/strong><\/p>\nMake this pick because:<\/strong> The Bears have so many weapons on offense and can put up points, especially at home. They hung 45 on the Cowboys last December.<\/p>\nThe Bills don’t have nearly as many weapons, EJ Manuel has looked shaky in preseason, and the defense doesn’t figure to be as good without defensive coordinator Mike Pettine, Kiko Alonso and Jairus Byrd.<\/p>\n
Washington Redskins vs. Houston Texans\u00a0(1:00 PM ET)<\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nPick: Houston (-2.5<\/a>)<\/strong><\/p>\nMake this pick because:<\/strong>\u00a0Jadeveon Clowney and J.J. Watt disrupt RGIII sufficiently, while Arian Foster is able to run on the ragged Redskins defense.<\/p>\nTennessee Titans vs. Kansas City Chiefs\u00a0(1:00 PM ET)<\/h3>\n
Pick:<\/strong> Tennessee (+4.5<\/a>)<\/strong><\/p>\nMake this pick because:<\/strong> The Chiefs will be without their best and only reliable wideout in Dwayne Bowe, who\u2019ll be suspended. The Titans, on the other hand, have some decent receiving options of their own, and they will take advantage of the Chiefs\u2019 diminished secondary.<\/p>\nNew England Patriots vs. Miami Dolphins\u00a0(1:00 PM ET)<\/h3>\n
Pick:<\/strong> New England (-4.5<\/a>)<\/strong><\/p>\nMake this pick because:<\/strong> The Patriots have won at Miami in five of the last seven years, all by a touchdown or more. New England is able to run the ball against the Dolphins, who allowed 125 rushing yards\/game last season, while Darrelle Revis takes away Ryan Tannehill\u2019s primary target.<\/p>\nCarolina Panthers vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4:25 PM ET)<\/h3>\n
Pick:\u00a0Carolina (-1)<\/strong><\/p>\nMake this pick because:\u00a0<\/strong>The Bucs are better this season, having brought in Josh McCown and a stable of young talent in the draft that should make a great team in 2015. Note: it is still 2014. For now, the Panthers have the edge in talent and experience, and while the game will feature at least one eye-popping Mike Evans play, Carolina will take it.<\/p>\nSan Francisco 49ers vs. Dallas Cowboys (4:25 PM ET)<\/h3>\n
Pick: San Francisco (-5.5<\/a>)<\/strong><\/p>\nMake this pick because:<\/strong> The Niners were one of the best road teams in the NFL last season at 6-2 (6-1-1 ATS). Even without NaVorro Bowman and Aldon Smith, their defense is still solid. The same cannot be said about the Dallas D, which can and will give up points.<\/p>\nIndianapolis Colts vs. Denver Broncos (8:30 PM ET)<\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nPick: Indianapolis (+7<\/a>)<\/strong><\/p>\nMake this pick because:<\/strong> How many teams beat the 49ers at San Francisco (as 10.5 underdogs), the Seahawks (as three-point home underdogs) and the Broncos (as 6.5-point home underdogs) last season? Just one. The Colts. Because Andrew Luck thrives on the big stage.<\/p>\nMonday, Sept. 8<\/strong><\/h3>\nNew York Giants vs. Detroit Lions (7:00 PM ET)<\/h3>\n
Green Bay Packers vs. Seattle Seahawks (8:30 PM ET)<\/h3>\n
Pick: Seattle (-5.5<\/a>)<\/strong><\/p>\n [sc:NFL240banner ]Make this pick because:<\/strong> As if the Seahawks aren\u2019t good enough at home already \u2013 they went 9-1 SU, 6-4 ATS last season including the playoffs \u2013 the 12th\u00a0Man will be extra pumped up to welcome home the defending Super Bowl champs. Plus, if anyone can shut down the Packers’ army of receivers, it’s the Legion of Boom.<\/p>\n Pick: Atlanta (+3<\/a>)<\/strong><\/p>\n Make this pick because:<\/strong> The Saints just couldn\u2019t cover the spread away from the Superdome last season; they went just 1-7 ATS. And the Falcons figure to be a much improved team now that star receivers Julio Jones and Roddy White are healthy.<\/p>\n Pick: Minnesota (+3.5<\/a>)<\/strong><\/p>\n Make this pick because:<\/strong>\u00a0While the line on this game is not up yet, it will almost certainly be wise to back the Vikings, who are starting Matt Cassel<\/a>, over the Rams, who are starting whoever it is they found<\/a> to replace Sam Bradford. Bet on this game if you like, but don’t watch it: this will be ugly football.<\/p>\n Pick:<\/strong> Pittsburgh (-6.5<\/a>)<\/strong><\/p>\n Make this pick because:<\/strong> The Steelers own the Browns, especially at home. In this decade, Pittsburgh is 10-0 (-7-3 ATS) against Cleveland. Furthermore, the Steelers have won the last six by more than 10 points. And with Josh Gordon officially suspended, to whom will Brian Hoyer be passing the ball?<\/p>\n Pick: Jacksonville (+10.5<\/a>)<\/strong><\/p>\n Make this pick because:<\/strong> Chip Kelly’s crew has yet to cover a game when it was favored by a touchdown or more, much less as a double-digit favorite. Meanwhile, Jacksonville covered four out of their last five road games last season, three of those four coming as double-digit underdogs.<\/p>\n Pick: New York (-4.5<\/a>)<\/strong><\/p>\n Make this pick because:<\/strong> The Jets beat Oakland at home by 10 last season as three-point favorites. This season, Geno Smith looks set to improve with some legitimate weapons at the skill positions and he’ll be backed up by the same solid defense.<\/p>\n Pick: Baltimore (-2.5<\/a>)<\/strong><\/p>\n Make this pick because:<\/strong> The Ravens have yet to lose to Cincinnati while Andy Dalton has been the Bengals’ quarterback. They’re 3-0, and have won by three points or more in all three games.<\/p>\n Create a betting account now<\/a>\u00a0and cash in on each and every NFL game from Week 1 to Week 17.<\/p>\n Pick: Chicago (-6<\/a>)<\/strong><\/p>\n Make this pick because:<\/strong> The Bears have so many weapons on offense and can put up points, especially at home. They hung 45 on the Cowboys last December.<\/p>\n The Bills don’t have nearly as many weapons, EJ Manuel has looked shaky in preseason, and the defense doesn’t figure to be as good without defensive coordinator Mike Pettine, Kiko Alonso and Jairus Byrd.<\/p>\n Pick: Houston (-2.5<\/a>)<\/strong><\/p>\n Make this pick because:<\/strong>\u00a0Jadeveon Clowney and J.J. Watt disrupt RGIII sufficiently, while Arian Foster is able to run on the ragged Redskins defense.<\/p>\n Pick:<\/strong> Tennessee (+4.5<\/a>)<\/strong><\/p>\n Make this pick because:<\/strong> The Chiefs will be without their best and only reliable wideout in Dwayne Bowe, who\u2019ll be suspended. The Titans, on the other hand, have some decent receiving options of their own, and they will take advantage of the Chiefs\u2019 diminished secondary.<\/p>\n Pick:<\/strong> New England (-4.5<\/a>)<\/strong><\/p>\n Make this pick because:<\/strong> The Patriots have won at Miami in five of the last seven years, all by a touchdown or more. New England is able to run the ball against the Dolphins, who allowed 125 rushing yards\/game last season, while Darrelle Revis takes away Ryan Tannehill\u2019s primary target.<\/p>\n Pick:\u00a0Carolina (-1)<\/strong><\/p>\n Make this pick because:\u00a0<\/strong>The Bucs are better this season, having brought in Josh McCown and a stable of young talent in the draft that should make a great team in 2015. Note: it is still 2014. For now, the Panthers have the edge in talent and experience, and while the game will feature at least one eye-popping Mike Evans play, Carolina will take it.<\/p>\n Pick: San Francisco (-5.5<\/a>)<\/strong><\/p>\n Make this pick because:<\/strong> The Niners were one of the best road teams in the NFL last season at 6-2 (6-1-1 ATS). Even without NaVorro Bowman and Aldon Smith, their defense is still solid. The same cannot be said about the Dallas D, which can and will give up points.<\/p>\n Pick: Indianapolis (+7<\/a>)<\/strong><\/p>\n Make this pick because:<\/strong> How many teams beat the 49ers at San Francisco (as 10.5 underdogs), the Seahawks (as three-point home underdogs) and the Broncos (as 6.5-point home underdogs) last season? Just one. The Colts. Because Andrew Luck thrives on the big stage.<\/p>\nSunday, Sept. 7<\/strong><\/h3>\n
New Orleans Saints vs. Atlanta Falcons (1:00 PM ET)<\/h3>\n
Minnesota Vikings vs. St. Louis Rams (1:00 PM ET)<\/h3>\n
Cleveland Browns vs. Pittsburgh Steelers\u00a0(1:00 PM ET)<\/h3>\n
Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Philadelphia Eagles\u00a0(1:00 PM ET)<\/h3>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nOakland Raiders vs. New York Jets\u00a0(1:00 PM ET)<\/h3>\n
Cincinnati Bengals vs. Baltimore Ravens\u00a0(1:00 PM ET)<\/h3>\n
Buffalo Bills vs. Chicago Bears\u00a0(1:00 PM ET)<\/h3>\n
Washington Redskins vs. Houston Texans\u00a0(1:00 PM ET)<\/h3>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nTennessee Titans vs. Kansas City Chiefs\u00a0(1:00 PM ET)<\/h3>\n
New England Patriots vs. Miami Dolphins\u00a0(1:00 PM ET)<\/h3>\n
Carolina Panthers vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4:25 PM ET)<\/h3>\n
San Francisco 49ers vs. Dallas Cowboys (4:25 PM ET)<\/h3>\n
Indianapolis Colts vs. Denver Broncos (8:30 PM ET)<\/h3>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nMonday, Sept. 8<\/strong><\/h3>\n
New York Giants vs. Detroit Lions (7:00 PM ET)<\/h3>\n