NFL Week 1 picks: Season kicks off with super matchups Ravens-Chiefs, Packers-Eagles

(Tim Hubbard / Los Angeles Times)

The Times’ NFL writer, Sam Farmer, examines this week’s matchups. Lines according to FanDuel Sportsbook (O/U = over/under). Last season’s record 162-110 (.596). Using point spreads with the scores Farmer had predicted, his record against the spread would have been 130-135-7 (.491). Team records from last season. TV channels are for Los Angeles area. All times Pacific.

A national TV audience will be looking at Derrick Henry (22) in a Ravens uniform for the first time. (Nick Wass / Associated Press)

Tonight, 5:20 p.m. TV: Channel 4

Line: Chiefs by 3. O/U: 46½

Patrick Mahomes might have his best collection of receivers, and that will more than offset the step back for Kansas City on defense. Derrick Henry gives Baltimore another boost. Close game.

Pick: Chiefs 27, Ravens 23

PACKERS (9-8) VS. EAGLES (11-6)

Friday in Brazil, 5:15 p.m. TV: Peacock

Line: Eagles by 2½. O/U: 48½.

Saquon Barkley is a huge addition to the Eagles, and adding Kellen Moore as offensive coordinator makes a difference too. Packers figure to be a work in progress early on.

Pick: Eagles 31, Packers 24

STEELERS (10-7) AT FALCONS (7-10)

Quarterback Russell Wilson hopes to fit in better with the Pittsburgh Steelers than he did with the Denver Broncos. (Gene J. Puskar / Associated Press)

Sunday, 10 a.m. TV: Channel 11

Line: Falcons by 3½. O/U: 42½.

The Falcons have some potent weapons on offense and their safety tandem could be scary. Stopping the run won’t be easy against the Steelers. As for Pittsburgh’s quarterback situation, we’ll see.

Pick: Falcons 24, Steelers 20

CARDINALS (4-13) AT BILLS (11-6)

Quarterback Josh Allen aims to lead the Buffalo Bills deeper into the playoffs this season. (Associated Press)

Sunday, 10 a.m. TV: NFL Ticket

Line: Bills by 6½. O/U: 48½.

The Bills have a lot to prove but Josh Allen is up to the challenge. They should be able to take care of business at home against the improved but not-quite-there Cardinals, who play hard for…

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Publish date : 2024-09-05 10:10:43

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