Thursday night
Detroit Lions at Kansas City Chiefs : The Lions have improved, but they bite off a bit more than they can handle to open the season. The Chiefs are the defending Super Bowl Champs and they look like it. This offense will be too much for the Lions. CHIEFS, 34-23
Sunday early games
Arizona Cardinals at Washington Commanders: Arizona would seem to have the edge, but Washington has been improving. Certainly the Cardinals defense is better, and at this point in the season defense often makes the difference, as new key players on offense learn to work together. CARDINALS, 17-13
Carolina Panthers at Atlanta Falcons : Neither team will be particular strong this season, so it should be interesting to see which one starts well. The Falcons seem to have a bit more talent, and that should help them in their opener. FALCONS, 13-10
Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns : The Browns are looking like a hot team this year. A lack of confidence has been a problem for this team for years, but they have a new sense of accomplishment and ability. BROWNS, 23-17
Houston Texans at Baltimore Ravens : The Texans are excited about their offense this year, but their defense may be a stumbling block. The Ravens have a great offense to start, so this game should be an offensive highlight show. RAVENS, 33-24
Jacksonville Jaguars at Indianapolis Colts : It may be early to call, but the Colts are likely to be one of the worst teams in the league this season. Watch the Jags exploit that. JAGS, 16-3
San Francisco 49ers at Pittsburgh Steelers : The Steelers are likely to also be a weak team, although that might show up more as the season progresses. Doesn't matter this week, as the 49ers are tough opponents anyway. 49ERS, 23-10:
Tampa Bay Bucs at Minnesota Vikings : The Vikings offense gets an early test, as the Bu8cs are a tough defense. Their offense, though, is less certain, so the stiff Vikings defense will make the difference in this game. If the Bucs offense is better than I expect, they could win this game, but I favor the home team. VIKINGS, 24-20
Tennessee Titans at New Orleans Saints : It may take the Saints offense a little time to get rolling, allowing the Titans to lead at the half, but they should prevail in the end. If it takes a bit too long for them to perk, the Titans might win, but the Saints should come back to win. SAINTS, 20-17
Sunday late games
Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears : How's this for a switch? I think the Bears are better warmed up than the Pack, and should score first. The Bears defense leaves something to be desired, but the offense should keep them ahead. BEARS, 27-24
Las Vegas Raiders at Denver Broncos : The storming Raiders defense will stymie the struggling Broncos offense. RAIDERS, 16-3
Los Angeles Rams at Seattle Seahawks : Although the Seahawks can be tricky at home, the Rams are a strong team, and are ready to roll. RAMS, 31-20
Miami Dolphins at Los Angeles Chargers : Both teams are well balanced and strong. I think the difference will be the Chargers defense. CHARGERS, 20-16
Philadelphia Eagles at New England Patriots : While healthy, the Eagles will fly high, so they will (and need to) start strong. EAGLES, 24-13
Sunday night
Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants : We kick off Sunday night with a divisional rivalry game that always excites! The Giants are high on Daniel Jones this season, but his development has been slow. On the other had, the Cowboys have a strong team. COWBOYS, 28-17
Monday Night Football
Buffalo Bills at New York Jets : The New Jersey Meadowlands hosts two games in two consecutive nights. The fans will be excited, but they will leave disappointed each time. BILLS, 34-20
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