Week 1 record: 9-7

Thursday, September 11th, 2025

Washington Commanders at Green Bay Packers (-3.5) – 5:15pm, Prime Video

Micah Parsons looked good in limited game action. Per football reference, he was on the field for 45% of the defensive snaps (30). Pick – Packers

Sunday, September 14th, 2025

Jacksonville Jaguars at Cincinnati Bengals (-3.5) – 10:00am, CBS

Shootout of the week. Pick – Jaguars

New York Giants at Dallas Cowboys (-5.5) – 10:00am, FOX

Russell Wilson shouldn’t be starting. Pick – Cowboys

Chicago Bears at Detroit Lions (-6.5) – 10:00am, FOX

Ben Johnson returns home. Pick – Bears

Los Angeles Rams (-5.5) at Tennessee Titans – 10:00am, CBS

Cam Ward had a tough Week 1 against a tremendous Broncos defense. Although, his receivers did him no favors, especially Calvin Ridley and his 3 dropped passes. Pick – Rams

New England Patriots at Miami Dolphins (-1.5) – 10:00am, CBS

Something stinks in Miami. Pick – Patriots

San Francisco 49ers (-3.5) at New Orleans Saints – 10:00am, FOX

Brock Purdy is unlikely to play. Pick – Niners

Buffalo Bills (-6.5) at New York Jets – 10:00am, CBS

Josh Allen is the early season favorite to repeat as MVP. Pick – Bills

Seattle Seahawks at Pittsburgh Steelers (-2.5) – 10:00am, FOX

DK Metcalf revenge game. Pick – Steelers

Cleveland Browns at Baltimore Ravens (-11.5) – 10:00am, CBS

Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry take out their frustrations on Cleveland. Pick – Ravens

Denver Broncos (-1.5) at Indianapolis Colts – 1:05pm, CBS

Daniel Jones was excellent in Week 1, but now he faces the best defense in the NFL. Pick – Broncos

Carolina Panthers at Arizona Cardinals (-6.5) – 1:05pm, CBS

Kyler Murray and Marvin Harrison Jr. looked in sync. Pick – Cardinals

Philadelphia Eagles (-1.5) at Kansas City Chiefs – 1:25pm, FOX

Patrick Mahomes needs offensive help, might a reunion with Tyreek Hill be the answer? Update – Tyreek Hill has been accused of domestic violence. Pick – Eagles

Atlanta Falcons at Minnesota Vikings (-3.5) – 5:20pm, NBC

Both Michael Penix Jr. and J.J. McCarthy made plays late in Week 1 to set their teams up for victory, one lost and one won. Pick – Vikings

Monday, September 15th, 2025

Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Houston Texans (-2.5) – 4:00pm, ABC/ESPN

Derek Stingley Jr. was hurt in Week 1. Emeka Egbuka had a stellar Week 1 debut hauling in 4 receptions for 67 yards and 2 TD’s, including a 25-yard game-winning TD catch late in the 4th quarter. Pick – Buccaneers

Few offenses looked worse than Houston in Week 1, especially one that was project to be good

Los Angeles Chargers (-3.5) at Las Vegas Raiders – 7:00pm, ESPN

Justin Herbert and Geno Smith both looked outstanding in Week 1, whichever defense can disrupt the opposing QB more and force him into a turnover or two will win. Pick – Chargers