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Straight up NFL picks aren't going to do much for your single-game betting portfolio. Picking against the spread evens the odds of heavy favorites and ...

n/a Since 2016, the Packers are only 2-4 in Minneapolis. Jacksonville, on the other hand, spent a tremendous amount of money upgrading the offense around Trevor Lawrence. Let’s give the Minnesota Vikings (+1.5) a little shine here as well. Wentz was sent adrift on an ice floe by the Colts and wound up in the nation’s capital, where he’ll have to be better than Taylor Heinicke to be a technical improvement behind center. So here’s a trepidatious bet on Touchdown Tom, because we’ve learned time and again that betting against him is a fool’s game. On the other hand, the Cowboys have the talent to start the year 1-0. The Bears’ primary pass rush is Robert Quinn (good!) and a bunch of deep cuts like Trevis Gipson (who may also be good!) and Al-Quadin Muhammad. Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, Trevon Diggs and Micah Parsons are all back and they’re starting the season at home. The offensive line in front of Justin Fields may be the worst in the league. The Bears are in the midst of a teardown and may field the least talented roster in the league. He is also very interested in 31 teams as a result of being a Bears fan and needing constant distraction from the overturned acid tanker spilling all over where his team used to be.

Will the reigning champion Rams open the season with an upset of the Super Bowl favorite Bills? Is Broncos QB Russell Wilson in for a rough return to ...

It’s Pete’s Super Bowl, except this time he won’t [pass at the goal line](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJnsU6wqTNM). They’ll make [Lamar Jackson](https://www.nfl.com/players/lamar-jackson/) earn it. I’m optimistic Josh McDaniels’ staff will improve both units to average, and Chargers cornerback The Titans might not field an explosive attack, but they have years of experience on both sides of the ball, while the G-Men are just starting a rebuilding year. I initially had Jacksonville winning this game, but flipped the pick when I thought about how this Washington staff is in its third season and should be further along in the program than a new Jags group, at least in Week 1. The other man is Matt Patricia, who added [DeVante Parker](https://www.nfl.com/players/devante-parker/), a player the Dolphins were happy to give up. [Joe Flacco](https://www.nfl.com/players/joe-flacco/) to start this early AFC North gauntlet in [the schedule](https://www.newyorkjets.com/schedule/), with [Zach Wilson](https://www.nfl.com/players/zach-wilson/) now out until Week 4, [at least](https://www.nfl.com/news/jets-qb-joe-flacco-to-start-vs-ravens-with-zach-wilson-recovering-from-preseason). [Jack Conklin](https://www.nfl.com/players/jack-conklin/) can't get healthy. The Colts outscored the Texans 62-3 last season, so a score like this would mark substantial progress for Lovie Smith's team. It's a wild world when the Bengals have the more stable QB situation and more loaded overall roster in this AFC North matchup. [Jameis Winston](https://www.nfl.com/players/jameis-winston/) knows this scheme better than he did a year ago and his weapons are vastly improved. While Buffalo’s pass rush should be better, the cornerback depth chart is a legitimate weakness until [Tre’Davious White](https://www.nfl.com/players/tre-davious-white/) is back.

Plus, the Bills had the best defense based on points allowed in the NFL last season. Buffalo has an elite defensive line and pass rush that presumably got ...

in New York](https://www.si.com/tennis/2022/09/08/carlos-alcaraz-jannik-sinner-us-open-quarterfinal-tennis-recap). [his thoughts on the quarterbacks](https://www.si.com/fantasy/2022/09/07/start-em-sit-em-week-1-quarterbacks-2022). [Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://www.si.com/nfl/team/tampa-bay-buccaneers)at [Dallas Cowboys](https://www.si.com/nfl/team/dallas-cowboys), Sunday, 8:20 p.m. [Kansas City Chiefs](https://www.si.com/nfl/team/kansas-city-chiefs)at [Arizona Cardinals](https://www.si.com/nfl/team/arizona-cardinals), Sunday, 4:25 p.m. … And fresh off a huge performance to punch the Aces’ ticket to the WNBA Finals, [A’ja Wilson was named the league’s MVP over Breanna Stewart](https://www.si.com/wnba/2022/09/07/aja-wilson-wins-wnba-mvp-award-over-breanna-stewart). … Lamar Jackson set tomorrow as the deadline [to finalize a contract extension with the Ravens](https://www.si.com/nfl/2022/09/07/lamar-jackson-contract-gamble-nfl-mailbag) ahead of the new season. [Cleveland Browns](https://www.si.com/nfl/team/cleveland-browns)at [Carolina Panthers](https://www.si.com/nfl/team/carolina-panthers), Sunday, 1 p.m. Open](https://www.si.com/tennis/2022/09/07/frances-tiafoe-defeats-andrey-rublev-advances-to-u-s-open-semifinals) to become the first African American man since Arthur Ashe in 1972 to go to the tournament’s semifinals. … Ross Dellenger highlights the remaining issues that need working out [before a 12-team College Football Playoff can take effect](https://www.si.com/college/2022/09/07/12-team-college-football-playoff-issues). [Las Vegas Raiders](https://www.si.com/nfl/team/las-vegas-raiders)at [Los Angeles Chargers](https://www.si.com/nfl/team/los-angeles-chargers), Sunday, 4:25 p.m. Donald [pondered retirement this spring](https://www.si.com/nfl/2022/03/09/aaron-donald-super-bowl-retirement-daily-cover) but is back with the Rams for another year and is a terrifying presence on the defensive line for the other 31 teams in the league. [Four of SI’s six NFL staffers](https://www.si.com/nfl/2022/09/07/nfl-super-bowl-57-predictions-mmqb-staff) have the Bills at least making it to the Super Bowl this season, and Buffalo is Albert Breer’s pick to win it.

Our weekly NFL expert picks are back for 2022, and the stakes this season have never been higher. The SB Nation.com team is joined this season by writers from ...

So, in addition to getting to lord it over the rest of the SB Nation staff, our picks winner will hold a very special power over our last place expert each week. Sure, as the season progresses our overall rankings will tell you who is better at evaluating upcoming matchups, but in 2022 we felt the need to add some consequences for our failures and reward beyond bragging rights for our victories. You’re here to see what we think, yell at us for our bad decisions, agree with the ones that align with yours, and then move onto the next week.

Picking winners in Bills-Rams, Cowboys-Buccaneers, Chargers-Raiders and all the other games.

[Rams](https://www.si.com/nfl/team/los-angeles-rams) take on the Super Bowl favorite [Bills](https://www.si.com/nfl/team/buffalo-bills). The opening slate stays strong with [Buccaneers](https://www.si.com/nfl/team/tampa-bay-buccaneers)- [Cowboys](https://www.si.com/nfl/team/dallas-cowboys) on Sunday Night Football, a rematch of that wild Week 18 game between the [Chargers](https://www.si.com/nfl/team/los-angeles-chargers) and [Raiders](https://www.si.com/nfl/team/las-vegas-raiders), and both Baker Mayfield and Russell Wilson taking on their former teams. [Albert Breer](http://www.twitter.com/albertbreer), senior NFL reporter [Mitch Goldich](http://www.twitter.com/mitchgoldich), editor/writer [Gary Gramling](https://twitter.com/ggramling_si), senior editor [Conor Orr](https://twitter.com/conororr), staff writer [John Pluym](https://twitter.com/Vjohn427), managing editor [Watch NFL Week 1 games live with fuboTV: Start a free trial today!](https://www.fubo.tv/stream/nfl/?irad=356362&irmp=133492&irmp=2936331&sharedID=USA-SI-LiveDropGenBTI-NFL)

We finally made it! The 2022 NFL season kicks off Thursday night with an epic matchup between the reigning Super Bowl champion Los Angeles Rams and a ...

– Buccaneers – I mean, it’s Tom Brady vs. How will the fans respond to Wilson’s return? Dallas’ defense led the league in forced turnovers and appears to still have that magic, as well as the next Devin Hester in return-man KaVontae Turpin. 1 game of the week and it will air in most of the country. Giants – The Giants have been bad for a long time. Jackson, EDGE Khalil Mack, and DTs Sebastian Joseph-Day and Austin Johnson complemented with the star power of S Derwin James and EDGE Joey Bosa. The Packers are beginning the post-Davante Adams era, and Matt LaFleur’s team will also roll out what could be one of the NFL’s best defenses in 2022. sidelined for at least four weeks, Gibson has the opportunity to once again show coaches why he was once considered one of the top young running backs in the league. Jaguars – The excitement surrounding Trevor Lawrence’s arrival was dulled by the disaster that was the brief Urban Meyer era in Jacksonville. Eagles – One of the few teams entering the 2022 regular season with outrageous hype, the Eagles are the team to watch on Sunday because there’s star power at every position, and a revamped defense that could become the NFL’s best by seasons end. You are going to want to tune in to see if Mitch Trubisky, who is a huge leap athletically can get the most out of what promises to be a very talented group of skill-position players while at the same time contending with an aggressive Bengals defense going against a shaky Steelers offensive line.

The rise in legal sports betting has spawned an overwhelming menu of betting options, and for casual bettors, having so many choices can be both dizzying ...

[Route concepts](https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2020/10/30/understanding-route-concepts-football/?arc404=true&itid=lb_what-to-read-about-the-nfl_14) [QB protection](https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2020/10/16/understanding-pass-blocking-schemes-football/?arc404=true&itid=lb_what-to-read-about-the-nfl_12) [Gaps ](https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2020/10/08/understanding-football-gaps/?arc404=true&itid=lb_what-to-read-about-the-nfl_11) [Transactions ](http://stats.washingtonpost.com/fb/recenttrans.asp?itid=lb_what-to-read-about-the-nfl_5) [Teams ](http://stats.washingtonpost.com/fb/teams.asp?itid=lb_what-to-read-about-the-nfl_4) [Standings](http://stats.washingtonpost.com/fb/standings.asp?itid=lb_what-to-read-about-the-nfl_3) [Stats](http://stats.washingtonpost.com/fb/index.asp?itid=lb_what-to-read-about-the-nfl_2) [Scores](http://stats.washingtonpost.com/fb/scoreboard.asp?itid=lb_what-to-read-about-the-nfl_1) Maloney (D-N.Y.), the chairwoman of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform, announced that the committee intends to Since there are two events in this case, using the Wong teaser, each bet is implied by those odds to have a 74 percent chance of converting (0.74 times 0.74 = 0.55). [Sharp Sports Betting](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00584HV64/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1),” the strategy involves using the 6-point teaser to move past the key football numbers of 3 and 7. Not all oddsmakers adhere to that payout structure, so be sure to shop around to get the best price and odds, a simple piece of advice that applies to all bets.

NFL betting notes and nuggets from around the league, including the Los Angeles Rams, Dallas Cowboys and more.

The Giants are 0-6 in September games in the past two seasons (2-4 ATS). Since 2018, the Cowboys are 6-0 ATS as home underdogs (including non-Prescott starts). Home underdogs in divisional games are 13-2-1 ATS in Week 1 in the past 10 seasons (10-5-1 straight up). They are 0-6 ATS in September in the past two seasons. They covered their first seven games last season, including in Week 1 as 9-point underdogs against the Buccaneers. Home underdogs in divisional games are 13-2-1 ATS in Week 1 in the last 10 seasons (10-5-1 straight up). The Browns are 0-16-1 outright in Week 1 games since 2005. Since 2009, divisional home underdogs are 19-5-1 ATS in Week 1. The Rams are the fifth reigning Super Bowl champion to be home underdogs in Week 1 the following season (2018 Eagles, 2016 Broncos, 2002 Patriots, 1983 Washington). The Bills enter the season as Super Bowl favorites, making it just the second time in the past 40 seasons that the reigning champion will face the preseason favorite in Week 1 (2013: [Baltimore Ravens](/nfl/team/_/name/bal/baltimore-ravens) vs [Denver Broncos](/nfl/team/_/name/den/denver-broncos)). Divisional home underdogs have done even better, going 13-2-1 ATS in the past 10 seasons in Week 1, including 10-5-1 outright. Ten teams are listed as home underdogs, the most in a single Week 1 in the Super Bowl era.

Prisco's NFL Week 1 picks: Chargers roll over Raiders, Baker Mayfield tops ex-team, Jaguars upset Commanders · The Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills lead our ...

[Justin Herbert](/nfl/players/2221960/justin-herbert/) will have a big day on the other side. [Green Bay Packers](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/GB/green-bay-packers/) (-1.5) at [Minnesota Vikings](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/MIN/minnesota-vikings/) [+105BET NOW ] [+1.5-110BET NOW ] [o47-110BET NOW ] [-125BET NOW ] [-1.5-110BET NOW ] [u47-110BET NOW ] [Aaron Rodgers](/nfl/players/419780/aaron-rodgers/) has 13 touchdown passes and no picks in his last four games against the Vikings. [Tom Brady](/nfl/players/187741/tom-brady/), who doesn't move that well. [Jacoby Brissett](/nfl/players/1877247/jacoby-brissett/) will start for the Browns. [Joe Flacco](/nfl/players/1250697/joe-flacco/) starting for the Jets against his former team if [Zach Wilson](/nfl/players/2960892/zach-wilson/) doesn't make it back from a knee injury. [Baker Mayfield](/nfl/players/2080032/baker-mayfield/) bowl. They also can pound [Jonathan Taylor](/nfl/players/2866395/jonathan-taylor/). The Titans will pound [Derrick Henry](/nfl/players/2061188/derrick-henry/), but their passing game has issues. [Harold Landry](/nfl/players/2130978/harold-landry/) went down with a torn ACL. [Jameis Winston](/nfl/players/1998197/jameis-winston/) on a weekly basis? He is the starting quarterback for the Panthers after being discarded by the Browns for [Deshaun Watson](/nfl/players/2133482/deshaun-watson/), who is now suspended. [Marcus Mariota](/nfl/players/1880862/marcus-mariota/) starts for the Falcons.

It's been 208 days since Super Bowl LVI, but football is finally back. The Buffalo Bills will take on the Los Angeles Rams Thursday to kick off the 2022 NFL ...

Week 12, Nov. Schedules could change thanks to the NFL’s flex rules, allowing better games to be moved into prime time beginning in Week 5. Week 10, Nov. Week 9, Nov. 16 against the Dallas Cowboys, and Nov. Week 1, Sept. 27 against the Green Bay Packers. NFL Insider Mike Florio will also join the broadcast from his home studio. “The presentation might look a little different. But don’t expect anything crazy from new coordinating producer Rob Hyland, who is replacing Fred Gaudelli, who left to run Thursday Night Football for Amazon’s Prime Video. Tirico replaces legendary broadcaster Al Michaels, a move he’s been waiting for since leaving ESPN to join NBC in 2016. It’s just the 13th meeting between the two franchises, and comes with most experts predicting this could finally be the year Josh Allen delivers a Lombardi Trophy to Buffalo’s long-suffering fans.

Here's how to watch the first kickoff of the 2022 NFL season and your favorite football teams play online for free—even without a cable subscription.

[NFL+](https://www.nfl.com/plus/learn-more) Watch live local and out-of-market games and (with the premium subscription) replays. [NBC’s streaming service](https://www.peacocktv.com/watch/home) will give you access to several games. DirecTV customers have access to it, but if you meet the conditions, like living in an apartment complex or some area where you can’t get DirecTV, you can also sign up for an online version, letting you watch any NFL game live this season. Including Live TV in the bundle bumps the price to $70 per month ($76 with no ads). ($80 for premium.) Adding the more comprehensive “Blue” plan bumps the cost to $50 per month. Starting next week, the rights revert to a strictly online provider. And watching preseason NFL games is simple, since many air on broadcast networks, meaning you’ll be able to watch even if you don’t have a cable subscription. The best way to watch any sort of network programming for free on a big screen is with a good HD antenna. Here’s a look at who’s playing whom and how best to catch the game. And the league is starting things off with a corker.

The league struggled with another long off-season of bad news stories, but nonetheless remains enormously attractive to fans.

The N.F.L. This year the N.F.L. [Comments](#commentsContainer) [How the N.F.L. As the N.F.L. “I think people expect football and sports to operate as this kind of escapist spectacle, and that at a certain level they are OK with the contradictions and the hypocrisy and even the discord that exists within it,” Vogan said. Television viewership for the N.F.L. games [will continue to be on traditional television](https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/19/sports/nfl-media-rights-deal-espn-amazon-fox-nbc-cbs.html) despite the [median viewer being almost 60](https://adage.com/article/media/premiere-week-ratings-tank-younger-viewers-turn-their-backs-new-tv-season/2203611). viewers are getting older on average,](https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Journal/Issues/2017/06/05/Research-and-Ratings/Viewership-trends.aspx) and for the next decade most N.F.L. It is likely that the business of the N.F.L. But even now, the league is competing to hold its audience because it is challenged by more and more entertainment options. because of the bad headlines it sometimes generates. Britt Reid, a former position coach for the Kansas City Chiefs, is scheduled to plead guilty to driving while intoxicated in an [incident](https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/12/sports/football/britt-reid-dwi-crash-chiefs.html) that severely injured a child after Reid left the team’s practice facility.

AMES, Iowa – Eight former Iowa State football players have made NFL rosters for the 2022-23 season, which kicks off Thursday evening.

Uwazurike was one of the top defensive linemen in the Big 12 Conference, earning all-league honors three times and finishing his career with 15.0 sacks and 34.5 tackles for a loss. Hummel worked his way from special teams performer in 2017 to an All-Big 12 player his final two seasons for the Cyclones. [Jake Hummel](/roster.aspx?rp_id=11365) made the Los Angeles Rams roster as an undrafted free agent after having an outstanding camp in which he led the team with 22 preseason tackles, a record according to L.A. The Frisco, Texas, native returned two kicks for touchdowns in his rookie campaign and figures to see his role increased on offense in 2022. Kene Nwangwu was a fourth round pick of the Minnesota Vikings in the 2021 Draft and became a home run threat in his first season. He's been a model of consistency for the Bears, rushing for more than 845 yards in all three seasons and topping out with 1,070 yards in 2020.

The Buffalo Bills and the Los Angeles Rams open the season Thursday night, as two Super Bowl hopefuls square off at the site of Super Bowl 56 nearly seven ...

[fuboTV](https://www.fubo.tv/lp/football/?bgvideo=nfl.mp4&title=Live%20Football.%20Stream%20and%20DVR.&priceline=*Regional%20and%20mobile%20restrictions%20apply&cta=Get%207-Day%20Free%20Trial%20Now&irad=356362&irmp=1131770&sharedid=live_blog) [Against the spread](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/nfl-picks-predictions-against-spread-week-1/ixnkupcpxschi63hdqzzsyvv) Mike Tirico (play-by-play), Cris Collinsworth (color analyst) and newcomer Melissa Stark (sideline reporter) will be on the call as NBC's "Sunday Night Football" team for 2022. Throughout the season, all Thursday night games will kick off at 8:20 p.m. For Rams fans, coverage will begin at 4 p.m. with a 5:20 p.m. The Bills are cooking with gas again, and are at the Rams 33-yard line with first-and-10. -- The Rams stop the drive with a bit of good fortune! The Rams follow up with a completion to Kupp to end the first quarter, so the Rams will have third-and-4 coming out of the break. -- The Bills convert another third down with a nice timing route to Gabe Davis, and for viewers at home, watch the way the Bills are handling Donald in the trenches. Brandon Powell gets a carry, but the Bills get hit with holding to give the Rams a first down. -- The Bills are still driving with a mix of the run and passing game now.

Week 1 of the NFL season kicked off Thursday with the Buffalo Bills thumping the Los Angeles Rams. Here are the top plays!

[Boogie Basham](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/carlos-basham-player) got his mitt on a Stafford pass attempt, and snatched the ball out of the air for the takeaway. The ball hit McKenzie's mitts, and found Rams LB [Terrell Lewis'](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/terrell-lewis-player), stopping Buffalo's promising drive right in its tracks. [ National Football League](/stories/nfl/raiders-chargers-preview-week-1-nfl-guide-analysis-prediction) [ National Football League](/stories/nfl/chiefs-cardinals-preview-week-1-nfl-guide-analysis-prediction) [ National Football League](/stories/nfl/nfl-odds-week-1-warren-sharps-best-bets) They've been picked to take it all this season, and their focus is solely on the present. [ National Football League](/stories/nfl/how-josh-allen-bills-took-over-nfl-season-opener-against-the-rams) It's a plane. It's a bird. Should we expect anyone other than the S.B. Allen went 5-for-5 on the opening drive. The ceremonious moment signaled the start to their imminent title defense bid.

Behind the brilliance in Josh Allen's arm and legs, along with a dominant Von Miller-led pass rush, the Bills kicked off the 2022 season with a statement in ...

[Darrell Henderson](https://www.nfl.com/players/darrell-henderson/)extensively early in the game — and on all eight plays of the opening drive — while [Cam Akers](https://www.nfl.com/players/cam-akers/)mostly sat. [Kaiir Elam](https://www.nfl.com/players/kaiir-elam/)and [Christian Benford](https://www.nfl.com/players/christian-benford/)(a sixth-rounder who played FCS ball a year ago) held up extremely well, and [Dane Jackson](https://www.nfl.com/players/dane-jackson/)had a pick. Mix that in with the outside zone toss plays — a Kyle Shanahan staple — that appear to be a new wrinkle and Dorsey was able to keep the Rams’ defense off-kilter several times. Some of his usage can be attributed to the score getting a bit out of hand. Then on the first play of the fourth quarter, Allen faced a Cover-0 blitz and dialed up a deep ball to [Gabe Davis](https://www.nfl.com/players/gabe-davis/)for 47 yards. On the TD drive that put the Bills up 17-10, Dorsey used Allen as a runner a few times, resulting in his highlight-reel stiff-arm of Rams safety Stafford’s first interception looked like a miscommunication with tight end [Tyler Higbee](https://www.nfl.com/players/tyler-higbee/)— hard to know who’s to blame. On the second INT, Stafford tried to dial up his Super Bowl magic with the no-look (three-quarters arm angle) pass to [Cooper Kupp](https://www.nfl.com/players/cooper-kupp/), but Stafford was high and off-target with it. [Matthew Stafford](https://www.nfl.com/players/matthew-stafford/)is fully healthy. Bills offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey was in his bag early on in his first regular-season game as a play-caller. But anyone watching Thursday’s game knows that the first one was clearly on the receiver; chalk the second pick up to a great play by Rams cornerback [Troy Hill](https://www.nfl.com/players/troy-hill/), who read the throw beautifully. [Josh Allen](https://www.nfl.com/players/josh-allen-4/)didn’t have a perfect night.

The Bills stamped themselves as a clear contender for the Rams' Super Bowl crown with a 31-10 victory over Los Angeles on Thursday night.

Along with the banner to celebrate last February’s title, the Rams also hung a banner in the south rafters at SoFi Stadium honoring the 1999-2000 Super Bowl champions from the St. Bills DL Ed Oliver injured his ankle in the first half and tried to play through it, but couldn’t do much. He tied Drew Brees as the fastest to the mark, doing it in 183 games. Los Angeles finally scored on its fourth drive when Kupp made an exceptional toe-tapping catch in the back of the end zone on a precise throw three minutes before halftime. Super Bowl MVP Cooper Kupp had 13 catches for 128 yards and a touchdown, but the Rams’ night went quickly downhill after they unveiled their championship banner in a pregame ceremony. “Very humbling night, but one where you look yourself in the mirror and say you have to be better,” McVay said.

The Bills had high hopes for the Georgia running back after drafting him in the second round. His potential may have to wait after his early mistake in ...

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Despite a tie score going into the half, this was a game largely dominated by Buffalo and it was merely self-inflicted wounds that prevented them from jumping ...

[Matthew Stafford](/nfl/players/1114942/matthew-stafford/) throughout the night and sack him seven times. In fact, it was the biggest swing in the trio of movements that Caesars released as he now stands at +550 to win the award after previously sitting at +650. Following the game, [Caesars Sportsbook announced](https://twitter.com/CaesarsSports/status/1568078528708747266?s=20&t=iSQ-ju3z6XLAR6YY7xoPmA) that Buffalo's Super Bowl odds have bumped up, moving from +600 (best in the NFL heading into the season) to +550. [Buffalo Bills](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/BUF/buffalo-bills/) certainly look the part of a [Super Bowl](/nfl/superbowl/) favorite. In the regular season opener, Sean McDermott's team throttled the defending champion [Rams](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/LAR/los-angeles-rams/) to the tune of 31-10 at SoFi Stadium. [NFL](/nfl) on notice that this team is as-advertised, but it's also grabbing the attention of oddsmakers.

The Rams won the Super Bowl at SoFi Stadium in February. Thursday, they were humiliated there by the Buffalo Bills. What happened?

[ National Football League](/stories/nfl/nfl-week-1-bills-rams-top-plays-from-thursday-night-football) He has covered the Los Angeles Rams for Sports Illustrated, the Los Angeles Chargers for ESPN and the Seattle Seahawks for the Tacoma News Tribune. Added Ramsey: "We can't worry about Week 1. You address it in the weight room, or wherever you need to address your issues. "This is just Chapter 1 of the 17 chapters that we have. "Any time that happens in a game, I'm going to have a handful that I think I can do a better job of," Stafford said. You address it in practice. Noteboom struggled to block Miller. Allen also ran for another 56 yards and a score. The game was supposed to be a coronation — a celebration of everything the Rams accomplished last season. They had no answer for Buffalo's bulldozer of a quarterback in Josh Allen, who finished 26-of-31 for 297 yards with three touchdown passes. Receiver Odell Beckham Jr., still recovering from offseason ACL knee surgery, hoisted the Vince Lombardi trophy during that ceremony.

Tom Brady and Dak Prescott trade shots, the Raiders and Chargers pick up where they left off, and Russell Wilson returns to Seattle. But do home teams have ...

This year, the team and its quarterback, Lamar Jackson, in a contract year, have a lot to prove. Surprisingly, 91 percent of the money bet on this game has come in on the Texans. Last season the Broncos lost a lot of close games, and Wilson seems like the missing piece to correct that trend. This game opened +4 and is now sitting at +2.5 after 90 percent of the money came in on the Jaguars. Detroit finished a terrible 2021 season with a 3-13-1 record, but the team was surprisingly one of the best against the spread at 11-6. The Steelers have had offensive line issues in the preseason, but the Bengals have only one of their offensive line starters returning from last season. In a battle of defenses, the Steelers should have an advantage in 2021’s defensive player of the year, T.J. The Bears had one of the worst defenses in the league last season and were 0-5 as home underdogs last season, including a loss to San Francisco. Perhaps that explains why only 29 percent of bets are on the Bears but 65 percent of the money is. The 7.5-point spread is the second biggest of the week. [The Packers lost their last season-opener in a 38-3 blowout to the Saints](https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/12/sports/football/week-1-packers-saints-aaron-rodgers.html). The spread is only 2 points, presaging a continuation of Minnesota’s streak of nail-biters and heartbreakers.

Nineteen Kentucky players are on National Football League active rosters for #Kickoff2022 opening weekend. The most Wildcats are on NFL rosters since 21 ...

Six other Wildcats are with NFL teams as members of an organization’s practice squad: WR Josh Ali (Atlanta), S Yusuf Corker (Cincinnati), WR Lynn Bowden Jr. Several Wildcats play Sunday but the NFL’s first Sunday night primetime game of 2022 will feature former Wildcat safety Mike Edwards of the Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers against two former UK defensive players and current Dallas Cowboys in defensive tackle Quinton Bohanna and cornerback Kelvin Joseph. Nineteen Kentucky players are on National Football League active rosters for #Kickoff2022 opening weekend.

Some NFL quarterbacks, such as Russell Wilson and Jalen Hurts, have been better set up for success by their respective teams than others.

[epically unprepared](https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/12/16/urban-meyer-nfl-failure/?itid=lk_inline_manual_43) Urban Meyer with a former Super Bowl-winning coach in [Doug Pederson](https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/02/03/jaguars-hire-doug-pederson/?itid=lk_inline_manual_43). [Josh McDaniels](https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/01/30/mcdaniels-raiders-nfl/?itid=lk_inline_manual_48) altogether and declined to give anyone that title for this season after he left to become head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders. Dallas has had [a markedly worse offense](https://www.sharpfootballanalysis.com/analysis/tyron-smith-injury-impact-dallas-cowboys/) in the games he has missed, and now the Cowboys will be relying on a rookie left tackle, Tyler Smith, with a similar name but probably not a similarly effective game. [the five quarterbacks](https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/04/30/nfl-draft-first-round-quarterbacks/?itid=lk_inline_manual_46) picked in the first round last year, Jones enjoyed easily the best rookie season. Coach Bill Belichick is instead going with the not-so-terrifying twosome of [Matt Patricia and Joe Judge](https://apnews.com/article/carolina-panthers-new-england-patriots-york-giants-nfl-sports-f5014266ecee7514913c48502152d04b), who both went from former Patriots assistants to notoriously short-lived head coaches and back to assistants in New England. [Tyreek Hill](https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/03/23/tyreek-hill-trade-dolphins/?itid=lk_inline_manual_27). [traded to Denver](https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/03/08/russell-wilson-trade/?itid=lk_inline_manual_12) and just got [a massive contract extension](https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/09/01/russell-wilson-denver-broncos-extension/?itid=lk_inline_manual_12) that includes $165 million in guaranteed money. [not to mention his team in general](https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/09/05/odds-to-win-the-super-bowl/?itid=lk_inline_manual_20), and the excitement is warranted. [let Russ cook](https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2020/09/18/russell-wilson-let-russ-cook/?itid=lk_inline_manual_13). Getting explosive running back Travis Etienne, a former teammate at Clemson, back from a rookie-season-obliterating [injury](https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/08/24/jaguars-urban-meyer-travis-etienne-james-robinson/?itid=lk_inline_manual_43) should help, though. The former BYU star can blame a major jump up in competition last year, as well as injuries to him and his primary pass-catchers, for a rough rookie season, but the fact is he was alarmingly bad. Uzomah, Tyler Conklin) and a third-round pick (Ohio State’s Jeremy Ruckert).

Facing a third-and-7 on their opening drive of the game, Bills quarterback Josh Allen scrambled toward the sideline and stiff-armed Rams safety Nick Scott ...

[Gabe Davis](/players/gabe-davis/) for a 47-yarder as he stood in versus the blitz. Whatever I'm asked to do, I'm willing to do," Allen said of his running. "Just trying to make a play for the team, just doing what I can do to try to get first down," Allen said of the stiff-arm. Allen also led the Bills in rushing, generating 56 yards on 10 carries with a TD. But again, when I'm called upon to do something for my team, I'm willing to do it." That's just, I guess, an example of what I'm willing to do to win a game and just try to get a first down and allow us to keep moving the ball.

NBC kicks it off with a pile of dreck about such great owners.

We hope that it’s a match we’ll look back on for years as they develop a rivalry that will define the sport. Sinner’s reach should make him a tad awkward at such a young age, but thanks to better-than-he-has-any-right-to-have athleticism and uncanny timing, he can pick up anything and turn it into offense that controls a point. Everything is perfect in the world of the NFL when you’re inside it. Louis that would have ripped open all the secrets of what really goes on in the NFL they had to bail his overwhelmed ass out. What made the match such an epic was that even after four hours, they were still sending missiles at each other and chasing everything down. Both the NFL and NHL have salary caps, so no owner should be complimented for spending up to that limit they installed and can easily afford. I don’t expect the coverage of an NFL game to be revelatory or even mention any problems. Sure, no NFL owner notices $7.5 million, but no owner likes having to spend that because one of their ilk huffs paint. Collinsworth couldn’t wait to tell us just how successful Kroenke had been the past year, championships for the Rams, the Avalanche, and the indoor lacrosse…wait, what the fuck? Sure, I’m curious like anyone else if Double J is going to actually pull out a cat o’ nine tails to flagellate whoever is nearby or himself or both, but that’s where the intrigue of NFL owners dies. Is this how much Collinsworth needs to Bird of Paradise to convince us that Kroenke is some shrewd businessman? He can be a little too “Everything is awesome!” in his analysis, but he’s hardly the worst.

For one night, the Buffalo Bills played up to the weighty expectations many had hung on them this offseason.

It’s a rematch from last season, when Allen was stopped near the goal line in the final seconds of a 90% — The Bills set a franchise record in converting nine of 10 third-down opportunities since the statistic began being tracked in 1973. Perhaps, it was payback after Ramsey, while playing for Jacksonville, once referred to Allen as “trash” after the Bills selected the quarterback in the first round of the 2018 draft. The Bills are back on prime-time for their home opener against Tennessee on Sept. Not much needs adjusting, except someone reminding Allen and/or Dorsey to limit the number of quarterback runs especially with Buffalo leading by 21 in the final quarter. As the NFL’s active leader in sacks, Miller’s stock was never down.

How will A.J. Brown perform in his first game as an Eagle? Which rookies will shine in their NFL debuts? NFL Network analysts make bold predictions for Week ...

[Denver Broncos at Seattle Seahawks](https://www.nfl.com/games/broncos-at-seahawks-2022-reg-1)(8:15 p.m. ET on CBS) [Jacksonville Jaguars at Washington Commanders](https://www.nfl.com/games/jaguars-at-commanders-2022-reg-1)(1 p.m. ET on CBS) [Baltimore Ravens at New York Jets](https://www.nfl.com/games/ravens-at-jets-2022-reg-1)(1 p.m. ET on CBS) [New England Patriots at Miami Dolphins](https://www.nfl.com/games/patriots-at-dolphins-2022-reg-1)(1 p.m. ET on FOX) [Indianapolis Colts at Houston Texans](https://www.nfl.com/games/colts-at-texans-2022-reg-1)(1 p.m. ET on CBS) [Philadelphia Eagles at Detroit Lions](https://www.nfl.com/games/eagles-at-lions-2022-reg-1)(1 p.m. ET on FOX) [Pittsburgh Steelers at Cincinnati Bengals](https://www.nfl.com/games/steelers-at-bengals-2022-reg-1)(1 p.m. [Xavien Howard](https://www.nfl.com/players/xavien-howard/) and [Jevon Holland](https://www.nfl.com/players/jevon-holland/). ET on CBS) [San Francisco 49ers at Chicago Bears](https://www.nfl.com/games/49ers-at-bears-2022-reg-1)(1 p.m. ET on FOX) [Cleveland Browns at Carolina Panthers](https://www.nfl.com/games/browns-at-panthers-2022-reg-1)(1 p.m. [New Orleans Saints at Atlanta Falcons](https://www.nfl.com/games/saints-at-falcons-2022-reg-1)(1 p.m. [see the full Week 1 schedule](https://www.nfl.com/schedules/2022/REG1/)).

SportsLine's advanced computer model just locked in its top Week 1 NFL survivor picks.

[Mitchell Trubisky](/nfl/players/2060476/mitchell-trubisky/) or [Kenny Pickett](/nfl/players/2804969/kenny-pickett/) running the show. [See which team to pick here](https://www.sportsline.com/insiders/nfl-survivor-pool-week-1-2022-pick-from-advanced-computer-model/#ttag=08292022_agg_cbssports_picks_football_nfl_model_Week1survivor). [You can only see who the model is backing this week at SportsLine](https://www.sportsline.com/insiders/nfl-survivor-pool-week-1-2022-pick-from-advanced-computer-model/#ttag=08292022_agg_cbssports_picks_football_nfl_model_Week1survivor). Watt](/nfl/players/2071793/t-j-watt/) has 7.5 sacks and 12 QB hits. [NFL picks](https://www.sportsline.com/nfl/picks/) since its inception. Before finalizing any Week 1 NFL survivor picks, [see which team the red-hot SportsLine Projection Model just went all-in on](https://www.sportsline.com/insiders/nfl-survivor-pool-week-1-2022-pick-from-advanced-computer-model/#ttag=08292022_agg_cbssports_picks_football_nfl_model_Week1survivor).

Josh Allen started his case for 2022 NFL MVP by ripping off four touchdowns agains the defending Super Bowl champs on Thursday night ...

Stafford threw three untimely interceptions, the running game was non-existent and [Jalen Ramsey ](https://ots.nbcwpshield.com/news/sports/2022-nfl-season-five-cornerback-duos-to-watch-for/7272809/)did not fare well against Stefon Diggs. [Los Angeles Rams](https://www.nbclosangeles.com/tag/rams/) and Buffalo Bills got things started on Thursday, and it was Josh Allen and Co. Former Ram Von Miller had his revenge game on the defensive side for Buffalo as he sacked Matthew Stafford twice, pacing the Bills toward a seven sack night.

As always, credit to the CBS Sports research team for making me sound smart. All odds come courtesy of Caesars Sportsbook. 2021 Top five picks record: 45-45

With the arrival of [Russell Wilson](/nfl/players/1272242/russell-wilson/), Denver could be a legitimate squad. Keep an eye on rookie tight end [Isaiah Likely](/nfl/players/2961906/isaiah-likely/) as well. With [James Bradberry](/nfl/players/1886795/james-bradberry/) and [Darius Slay](/nfl/players/1852913/darius-slay/) locking down wideouts and C.J. I wrote a piece recently on [five NFL teams that could shock](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/five-nfl-teams-that-could-shock-this-season-saints-panthers-top-list-of-sleepers-in-2022/) this season, and included the Panthers because it's difficult to put a finger on what their ceiling may be. Brown](/nfl/players/2258303/a-j-brown/) can be durable. [Baker Mayfield](/nfl/players/2080032/baker-mayfield/) gets a chance to enact some revenge against the franchise that drafted him No. Listen, I think the Jets did a lot of great things in the offseason and that this franchise is on the right track. The Browns haven't won a Week 1 game on the road since 1994, when head coach Bill Belichick and starting quarterback Vinny Testaverde led them to a win over the Bengals. Gardner-Johnson roaming the second and third levels, this unit could make life tough on [Jared Goff](/nfl/players/2061053/jared-goff/). [Jalen Hurts](/nfl/players/2240246/jalen-hurts/), and I want to see if [A.J. 1 wideouts](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/a-j-brown-says-eagles-have-two-no-1-wide-receivers-with-devonta-smith-the-skys-the-limit-for-smitty/), what will Nick Sirianni do differently? [NFL](/nfl) is kind of my jam.

What to watch for in every game. Bold predictions. Fantasy advice. Key stats to know. And, of course, final score picks. It's all here for Week 1.

[Derek Carr](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/16757/derek-carr). [Russell Wilson](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/14881/russell-wilson) begins the second act of his career with the Broncos. [Derrick Henry](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3043078/derrick-henry) will run for 150-plus yards. Jackson](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3121649/jc-jackson) and defensive linemen [Sebastian Joseph-Day](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3047495/sebastian-joseph-day), [Austin Johnson](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2979591/austin-johnson) and [Morgan Fox](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3059620/morgan-fox) in free agency. Dobbins](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4241985/jk-dobbins) (knee) not being at full strength. [Marcus Mariota](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2576980/marcus-mariota), the No. Commanders](/nfl/story/_/id/34544205/jacksonville-jaguars-james-robinson-get-heavy-workload-vs-washington-commanders) [Saints at Falcons](/nfl/game/_/gameId/401437650) [Trevor Lawrence](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4360310/trevor-lawrence)) and the No. [Ikem Ekwonu](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4427132/ikem-ekwonu) and Browns defensive end [Myles Garrett](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3122132/myles-garrett). 2 selection in 2016 (Washington's [Carson Wentz](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2573079/carson-wentz)). [Read more](/chalk/story/_/id/34551537/nfl-week-1-betting-odds-picks-tips-bucs-cowboys). [Tom Brady](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2330/tom-brady) went to Tampa Bay.

The NFL season is kicking off this Sunday! Looking to build some winning lineups? Here are some players to consider for the Sunday DFS Main slate.

[Christian Kirk](https://www.si.com/nfl/player/christian-kirk), [Elijah Moore](https://www.si.com/college/college-football/player/elijah-moore), and [Rashod Bateman](https://www.si.com/college/college-football/player/rashod-bateman) round out my value wideouts. [Kenyan Drake](https://www.si.com/nfl/player/kenyan-drake), who I expect to see action vs. [Najee Harris](https://www.si.com/college/college-football/player/najee-harris) is also a good choice vs. [Aaron Jones](https://www.si.com/nfl/player/aaron-jones) this week vs. [Michael Pittman](https://www.si.com/college/college-football/player/michael-pittman-jr) is a screaming value vs. [Zach Ertz](https://www.si.com/nfl/player/zach-ertz) is my favorite value at TE for Sunday's main slate. [Jonathan Taylor](https://www.si.com/college/college-football/player/jonathan-taylor) is a pretty penny, but he averaged 144 rushing yards per game in his two matchups vs. [Austin Ekeler](https://www.si.com/nfl/player/austin-ekeler) is also in a great spot facing a Las Vegas team that allowed the fourth-most DFS points to running backs in 2021. I expect some lead changes, and though the Green Bay defense is expected to be improved this year, they surrendered the 11th- most DFS points to opposing QBs in 2021. Jefferson's QB is in the value tier, so consider the pair. Mahomes is the highest-priced QB on the slate, and he's also playing in the game with the highest implied total of the week on SISB (54). a Jets team that surrendered the fourth most passing yards, the fourth most rushing yards and the most rushing touchdowns to opposing teams in 2021.

Having said that, I'm picking a Super Bowl matchup between a pair of Week 1 road favorites. My pick this year is Ravens over Eagles, the first ever bird matchup ...

[click here](https://www.paramountplus.com/shows/nfl-on-cbs/?ftag=PPM-10-10ahj6c)) [Baker Mayfield](/nfl/players/2080032/baker-mayfield/) revenge game! [click here](https://www.paramountplus.com/shows/nfl-on-cbs/?ftag=PPM-10-10ahj6c)) [Joe Flacco](/nfl/players/1250697/joe-flacco/) revenge game! Dan Quinn will likely use [Micah Parsons](/nfl/players/2967590/micah-parsons/) and [DeMarcus Lawrence](/nfl/players/1984683/demarcus-lawrence/) in multiple spots on the field, including the interior, to take advantage of the Bucs injuries and possible pressure on [Tom Brady](/nfl/players/187741/tom-brady/). [Russell Wilson](/nfl/players/1272242/russell-wilson/) Revenge Game but I think it's a bigger motivational matchup for Pete Carroll, who just sent Russ packing in a trade to the Broncos and who would LOVE to let people know Seattle can still win without Russ in town. Brown](/nfl/players/2258303/a-j-brown/) trade. The [NFL schedule](/nfl/schedules) makers are a ruthless bunch -- Wentz's first game of 2022 and his new team (with their terrible new name) hosting Jacksonville. It's primarily because of the [Jalen Hurts](/nfl/players/2240246/jalen-hurts/) can take a leap forward. Given [Sam Darnold's](/nfl/players/2180320/sam-darnold/) injury, it's an extremely good thing they did. Outrageous stat of the weekend: the Colts haven't won a Week 1 game since 2013. [Super Bowl](/nfl/superbowl/) matchup between a pair of Week 1 road favorites. I'm more inclined to expect a little more chaos than Thursday suggested, particularly when there's so much unknown with a lot of different teams hitting the road as favorites.

When the Buffalo Bills kicked off with the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday night, they were +600 to win the Super Bowl. Josh Allen was +700 to win NFL MVP. If you ...

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Quarterback Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens could not agree to terms on a contract extension ahead of the 2022 season, the team announced Friday ...

We will continue to work towards a long-term contract after the season, but for now we are looking forward to a successful 2022 campaign." The franchise tag would prevent that from happening, but this remains a peculiar, fascinating situation that evidently isn't headed toward a resolution soon. Or are we headed toward the unthinkable -- Jackson reaching free agency -- in 2023? Baltimore, meanwhile, is taking a chance by not securing the 2019 AP NFL Most Valuable Player and allowing him to get uncomfortably close to free agency. Ultimately, though, it comes down to how much the Ravens value Jackson. Instead of coming to a triumphant agreement by the Friday deadline

Lamar Jackson has rejected contract offers from the Baltimore Ravens and the 25-year-old star quarterback will play the upcoming NFL season on the final ...

"I know nothing will change with that and we'll focus on Sunday." Jackson, who turns 26 on the eve of the season's final game in January, is the first Ravens passer to play out his rookie contract since Joe Flacco in 2012. "He's going to be playing quarterback here for a long time." "Those things will work themselves out in the end. Eric has been pretty cool with it." The Ravens could lose him to free agency or be forced to make him a franchise player, a one-year deal with a salary among the NFL's highest at the position.

Matt LaMarca breaks down his picks in the DraftKings Sportsbook Pool for Week 1 of the NFL season.

The Chiefs have more questions than they have in a while thanks to the departure of Tyreek Hill. Meanwhile, the Cardinals’ offense is in rough shape. The Giants are also getting tons of sharp support at the moment. Jacoby Brissett isn’t a world-beater, but he’s proven to be a capable game manager in the past. Daniel Jones may not be the same caliber of player as Allen, but he does have a few things working for him. The Chiefs initially opened as three-point favorites, and bettors have been absolutely teeing off on this line. He also has a host of intriguing playmakers to lean on. This might be my favorite game of the week. They nearly won the Super Bowl last season, and Joe Burrow is a trendy MVP pick in his third NFL season. The defense is also expected to be terrible, and first-round pick Drake London isn’t even a lock to play. However, it’s important to remember that things weren’t all sunshine and rainbows for the Bengals last year. Kyle Pitts is legitimately the only player on the entire roster to be excited about.