NFL Week 1 Performance Recap

Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles The Eagles won 24-20 over the Cowboys. They opened as −7 favorites with a 47.0 O/U, shifting to −8.5 and a 47.5 total by kickoff—money poured in on Philly. The total stayed under. Jalen Hurts threw for two touchdowns and the defense sealed the win, even after a weather delay disrupted the flow.

Kansas City Chiefs at Los Angeles Chargers Los Angeles upset the Chiefs 27-21. The line opened with Kansas City at −2.5 and over/under at 45.5; the spread moved slightly to −3.0 by game time with the total unchanged. The Chargers won outright as underdogs. Patrick Mahomes threw for 310 yards while Justin Herbert delivered two touchdown passes.

New York Giants at Washington Commanders Washington beat the Giants 21-6. Initially favored by −7.0 with a 45.5 total, the spread dropped to −6.0; the total held. Daron Hall threw a touchdown pass, and the defense forced three turnovers. The under prevailed in a low-scoring tilt.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Atlanta Falcons Tampa Bay edged Atlanta 23-20. The Bucs opened as −2.0 favorites (total 47.5), adjusting to −2.5 and 46.0. Baker Mayfield threw two TDs, including a game-winner late. The under hit—Atlanta kept it close but wasted possession in the final minute.

Carolina Panthers at Jacksonville Jaguars The Jaguars won 26-10. Jaguars opened as −2.5 (total 45.5), moving to −3.0 and 46.5. Travis Etienne racked up 143 rushing yards and a touchdown. Carolina turned it over twice and never gained offensive traction. The under held.

Miami Dolphins at Indianapolis Colts Indianapolis rolled 33-8. They opened as −1.5 (O/U 45.5) and climbed to −1.0 with total rising to 47.0. Daniel Jones passed for over 270 yards and scored twice on the ground. The Colts covered comfortably, while the total stayed under.

Las Vegas Raiders at New England Patriots Las Vegas claimed a 20-13 win. Opening as +3 against the Patriots (43.5 total), the line narrowed to +2.5 and the total dropped to 43.0. Geno Smith threw for 362 yards. The Raiders won outright, and the under held in a methodical matchup.

Pittsburgh Steelers at New York Jets The Steelers won 34-32. Opening at −3 (O/U 39.5), the spread slipped to −2.5 and the total dropped to 38.5 by kickoff. Aaron Rodgers had four touchdown passes. The over cashed as both offenses responded—Jets kept pace until the final drive.

Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns Cincy escaped 17-16. They opened as −6.0 (total 44.5), moving to −5.5 and 47.5. The total stayed under. Bengals’ defense made clutch plays late while Joe Burrow passed for 250 yards. The cover was narrow in a rock-solid shooting match.

Arizona Cardinals at New Orleans Saints Arizona won 20-13. The Cardinals opened as −3.5 road favorites (43.5 total), moving to −6.5 and 42.5. Kyler Murray threw for 214 yards despite illness. The under held—Saints failed to crack the end zone outside field goals.

Buffalo Bills at Baltimore Ravens Bills prevailed 41-40. Opened as −2 favorites (O/U 53.5), the spread shifted to a pick-’em and the total dropped to 50.5. Buffalo erased a 15-point deficit in the fourth quarter. Josh Allen led the comeback with two TD passes; the over crushed.

San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks The 49ers won 17-13. Opening at −1.5 (45.5 total), the spread rose to −2.5 and the total dropped to 44.0. San Francisco scored late to win. The under held in a tight, defense-first contest.

Tennessee Titans at Denver Broncos Denver beat Tennessee 20-12. Opened at −7.5 (O/U 43.5), it moved to −8.0 with the total falling to 41.5. Cam Ward struggled in his debut; Broncos’ defense made key stops. The under held in a grind-it-out matchup.

Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers Packers prevailed 27-13. Opened as −1.5 (47.5 total), the line shifted to −2.5 and 47.0. Jordan Love threw two TD passes, Micah Parsons added a sack. Detroit’s Isaac TeSlaa caught a one-handed touchdown—only spark for the Lions. The under held.

Houston Texans at Los Angeles Rams Rams won 14-9. Opened at −3 (44.5 total), the spread moved to −2.5 and total to 44.0. Puka Nacua had 130 receiving yards despite injury. Houston totaled just three field goals. The under held in a low-scoring affair.

Monday Night Preview: Vikings at Bears

Minnesota hosts Chicago tonight at Soldier Field. The Vikings are favored by −1.5 with the O/U set at 43.5. They open solid, and lines have held steady. Rookie QB J.J. McCarthy starts, supported by Justin Jefferson and Adam Thielen. The Bears counter with Caleb Williams under new coach Ben Johnson. Expect a close game with potential lean toward the under in a tight defensive contest.