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Week 1 of the NFL season is the most challenging when it comes to picking games. I know I say that every year, but that’s the reality.
That’s why we usually stink.
We think we know these teams as they come out of training camp and the preseason, but do we really? You can’t get anything from preseason games, so it’s simply being reliant on the knowledge of the roster, especially when it comes to who is playing.
Every year I say I hope to get off to a fast start with these picks, but seemingly every year I don’t.
Time for a change.
I like this week’s card and I like a lot of dogs. So let’s get it going right way with a good first-week showing as the dogs will be barking — and some will win outright.
NFL Week 1 picks? Nothing to it. Just watch.
Thursday, 8:20 p.m. ET (NBC, fubo)
This rematch of the AFC Championship game will feature two of the best in the NFL. Lamar Jackson is playing behind a rebuilt offensive line, which could be a problem early in the season against a team that loves to blitz. The Chiefs will be better this year on offense than a year ago, which will show up here. Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs defense both get off to good starts. Chiefs take it.
Pick: Chiefs 24, Ravens 18
Friday, 8:15 p.m. ET (Peacock)
This first-ever NFL game in Brazil features two of the better teams in the NFL. The Packers found out Jordan Love could be their guy last season, and I think that will continue here. The Eagles have shored up their secondary, but they were terrible against the pass last year. Packers take it as Love has a big night and the attacking new-look defense of the Packers plays well enough.
Pick: Packers 33, Eagles 28
Prisco likes the Packers to upset the Eagles in Brazil, but what does the SportsLine Projection Model — up more than $7,000 for $100 players on top-rated NFL picks since its inception — think of the historic showdown? Check out that prediction, as well as…
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Author : Pete Prisco
Publish date : 2024-09-07 00:27:11
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