NFL Week 1 · 2026

Best NFL Bets Week 1

Best Bets NFL Week 1

Week 1 is complete and no card was published for it on this page. Every Week 1 game is linked below.

Every NFL Week 1 Prediction

Matchup	Kickoff	Spread	Total
seahawks vs patriots prediction	Wed, Sep 9, 8:20 PM ET
rams vs 49ers prediction	Thu, Sep 10, 8:35 PM ET
panthers vs bears prediction	Sun, Sep 13, 1:00 PM ET
bengals vs buccaneers prediction	Sun, Sep 13, 1:00 PM ET
colts vs ravens prediction	Sun, Sep 13, 1:00 PM ET
lions vs saints prediction	Sun, Sep 13, 1:00 PM ET
texans vs bills prediction	Sun, Sep 13, 1:00 PM ET
jaguars vs browns prediction	Sun, Sep 13, 1:00 PM ET
titans vs jets prediction	Sun, Sep 13, 1:00 PM ET
steelers vs falcons prediction	Sun, Sep 13, 1:00 PM ET
vikings vs packers prediction	Sun, Sep 13, 4:25 PM ET
eagles vs commanders prediction	Sun, Sep 13, 4:25 PM ET
raiders vs dolphins prediction	Sun, Sep 13, 4:25 PM ET
chargers vs cardinals prediction	Sun, Sep 13, 4:25 PM ET
giants vs cowboys prediction	Sun, Sep 13, 8:20 PM ET
chiefs vs broncos prediction	Mon, Sep 14, 8:15 PM ET

NFL Week 1 Best Bets FAQ

When does NFL Week 1 start?+

NFL Week 1 starts on Wednesday, September 9 at 8:20 PM ET, Patriots at Seahawks. The week has 16 games and ends on Monday, September 14. Kickoff times on this page come from the league schedule and are shown in Eastern Time.

How are these NFL Week 1 picks made?+

These NFL Week 1 picks come from Chad, Stat Sniper's prediction model. Chad projects each game's spread, total and win probability, compares them with the sportsbook line, and recommends a bet only where its number differs from the market. Every pick lists its confidence, its edge and the most likely way it loses.

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Stat Sniper is an analysis tool, not a sportsbook. Chad's picks are projections and can be wrong. Odds change; check your sportsbook before betting. You must be 21+ (18+ in some states) and located where sports betting is legal. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.