Predicting Who Will Win Every NFL Game for Week 1

TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 29: Tom Brady (12) of the Buccaneers shakes hands with Patrick Mahomes (15) of the Chiefs after the regular season game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on November 29, 2020 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Point Spread: Buccaneers -8.5

Network: NBC 

Chopz: Straight up this is pretty easy, I think. The Bucs win and I think they cover the -8 spread. 

Angel: Bucs win. Cowboys cover.

Zion: Cowboys start the year 0-1.

Adam: Buccaneers because even my man Skip Bayless won’t pick his beloved Boys in this matchup. 

Point Spread: Titans -3

Network: CBS

Chopz: I think the Titans win this one at home, but it will probably be close. 

Angel: Titans win and cover.

Zion: Titans win. 

Adam: Swerving and going with the Cardinals on the road here since—newsflash—that Tennessee defense was brutal last season and I’ll believe it’s officially fixed, with its six new starters, when I see it. 

Point Spread: Colts +2.5

Network: FOX 

Chopz: I’m tempted to take the home underdog here, but the Colts have been a mess since camp opened. I’ll take Seattle. 

Angel: No way the Colts win this game. Hawks win and cover.

Zion: Seahawks. 

Adam: Might pick against all the anti-vax QBs outta principle this season. Get vaccinated already if you haven’t. So give me Mr. Unlimited and the Seahawks. 

Point Spread: Vikings -3

Network: FOX

Chopz: Taking the Vikings seems like a major risk because Captain Covid Kirk Cousins could be ruled out at any moment, but I’ll roll with them here. 

Angel: I’m going Bengals with the upset.

Zion: Vikings. 

Adam: Well, if I’m sticking to my guns...Bengals because Captain Covid is a certified clown talking about preferring to set up a plexiglass barrier around where he sits in the Vikings facility than get a perfectly safe, effective, and FDA approved shot.

Point Spread: Falcons -3.5

Network: FOX

Chopz: Feels like a coin flip and the coin landed on Falcons. 

Angel: My heart is saying Eagles while my brain is asking who the eff cares? I’ll take Philly on the road. Scared money don’t make money, we gettin’ paid this Sunday.

Zion: Eagles. 

Adam: Maybe Matt Ryan deserves more respect. He’s quietly surpassed the immortal Peyton Manning for most passing yards by player in his first 13 seasons. Atlanta since this one’s a home game. 

Point Spread: Jaguars -2.5

Network: CBS

Chopz: I actually don’t think the Texans will be 0-17 bad like some think, but the Jaguars should win this game. 

Angel: I think the Jags are gonna struggle mightily this year. I’ll take the Texans with the upset.

Zion: Jaguars in the Toilet Bowl.

Adam: Who cares? Jaguars. 

Point Spread: Bills -6.5

Network: CBS

Chopz: I’ll take the Bills to win this. I think they’re the better team and will be at home in front of a crazy Buffalo crowd. Those poor tables. Also, how crazy is it that this Week 1 schedule is so stacked that this is an early slate game. Wild. 

Angel: Bills win and cover in an early statement game.

Zion: Bills win in a shootout. 

Adam: The Bills have beat the Steelers twice—by 11 last season and by seven in 2019—over the past two seasons. Make it three times in three seasons. 

Point Spread: 49ers -7.5

Network: FOX

Chopz: Give me the 49ers. They’re the better team and should win. 

Angel: Niners.

Zion: Niners. 

Adam: I’m taking too many favorites in Week 1 and need to start taking some flyers. But I can’t justify taking Detroit over San Francisco. 49ers, please. 

Point Spread: Panthers -5

Network: CBS

Chopz: The Sam Darnold revenge game is going to be very real. I’ll take the Panthers here. 

Angel: Sam Darnold and Robby Anderson are gonna connect like the good ole days and get revenge on the Jets.

Zion: Panthers. CMC big game. 

Adam: Don’t get it confused. This is the Robby Anderson Revenge Game. The wide out the Jets egregiously let waltz to the Panthers two years ago because they didn’t think he was worth the money scores twice as the Panthers, and Sam Darnold, smoke that suspect Gang Green defense.

Point Spread: Chargers -1

Network: CBS

Chopz: This is my favorite game of the week from a betting perspective. Hammer Washington. 

Angel: Chargers are supposed to be the truth, but I think they lose on the road to an underrated football team. *winks*

Zion: Chargers. 

Adam: It’s not a matter of if, it’s a matter of when Ryan Fitzpatrick throws a back-breaking second half interception. Chargers on the road, even though it’s a west coast team playing early on the east coast.  

Point Spread: Patriots -2.5

Network: CBS

Chopz: I know Mac Jones looked great in preseason and camp, but I think the Dolphins win this one on the road. The real question is who is Nick Saban rooting for in this game? 

Angel: I’m taking the Patriots at home.

Zion: Dolphins. 

Adam: Dolphins have won two of the past three. Make it three of the past four. 

Point Spread: Chiefs -6.5

Network: CBS 

Chopz: Homer alert: give me the Browns, baby. 

Angel: Chiefs and they win in a blowout.

Zion: Chiefs win big. 

Adam: Would rather watch Baker Mayfield star in Progressive commercials than take snaps under center. Chiefs, but closer than the experts expect.

Point Spread: Broncos -3

Network: FOX

Chopz: I actually like the Broncos on the road here. They have an elite defense and the Giants have some serious offensive line issues. 

Angel: The Broncos are good now? Give me THE G-MEEENNNN. Shout out Danny Dimelo and Saquon, we going 9-8 this year, maybe making the playoffs. Baby steps!

Zion: Giants. 

Adam: O/U 1.5 fumbles for Danny Dimes against that Denver D. Take the over and the Broncos. 

Point Spread: Packers -4

Network: FOX

Chopz: I’ll go with the Packers to win this one. 

Angel: Aaron Rodgers is on a mission. Give me the Packers.

Zion: Packers win. 

Adam: The game’s at Jacksonville thanks to the aftermath of Hurricane Ida. Safe assumption the Saints have had some other things on their mind for the past few weeks meaning the post-Drew Brees era will not begin with a win.

Point Spread: Rams -7

Network: NBC

Chopz: Rams cruise and Bears fans wonder when they’ll see Justin Fields. 

Angel: Rams destroy the Bears and force Matt Nagy to go with the QB that can physically move Week 2.

Zion: Rams. 

Adam: Want to get cute and take the Bears, but let’s not forget who’s under center. Rams by a lot. 

Point Spread: Ravens -4.5

Network: ESPN

Chopz: Upset alert: give me the Raiders to win at home. 

Angel: I like the Raiders at home in front of those rabid fans (hopefully they make the trip).

Zion: Ravens. 

Adam: Yung Zion’s main man Lamar Jackson takes an L on Monday Night Football.