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The Jets keep doing weird things with Adam Gase in control.

With some QB unknowns, the running games, defenses and coaching will need to be the deciding factors.

Brees might be starting his last season and wants to prove he still has it as a leader and passer after an injury-marred 2019. The Bills have heard plenty around Josh Allen, who now can also throw to Diggs. Both ended up losing to the NFC champion 49ers in the playoffs. As teams prepare for the action in training camp without any preseason games, the point spreads for the initial matchups that count are surprising in many cases.

His protege, Brian Flores, has more optimism for Year 2.

They will have an improved running game with line upgrades and rookie D'Andre Swift to ease Stafford's burden.
Meanwhile, Ron Rivera is trying to clean up a mess as the new coach of the Washington Football Team.


They face an elite defense at home right away in the Monday night opener and an offense that will go back to work with a healthy Ben Roethlisberger.

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Chris Ransom Last Updated: September 9, 2020. With Houston losing DeAndre Hopkins offensively and having a few more defensive issues, it is expected to slide from true AFC title contention this season, especially after two other teams in the division, Indianapolis and Tennessee, went further in the playoffs the past two years.

Think he is a lame version of Cordarrelle Patterson as a WR. Let's dive right in to navigate those odds and hopefully lean toward the better bets as Sporting News launches its professional pigskin prognostications for another fun year. https://images.daznservices.com/di/library/sporting_news/32/2c/bill-belichick-010509-getty-ftr_m66b04x273go1ozonoyf2441o.jpg?t=1982002607&w=500&quality=80, The Dolphins should be sticking with Ryan Fitzpatrick with Tua Tagovailoa on track to start for them soon. There. Daniel Jones will take lumps against Pittsburgh's pass rush after Saquon Barkley is contained, as T.J. Watt leads the charge against rookie tackle Andrew Thomas without Nate Solder to help. https://images.daznservices.com/di/library/sporting_news/73/47/jon-gruden-derek-carr-121919-getty-ftr_l4m7ohtwbzhy1fp4bkqohvdcx.jpg?t=-1647552887&w=500&quality=80. Pick: Bills win 24-13 and cover the spread.

The Packers won the division with a strong first season with Matt LaFleur.

Pick: 49ers win 27-24 but fail to cover the spread.

Brady will have a chip on his shoulder in trying to show New England made a mistake in letting him get to Tampa Bay. Visit ESPN to view NFL Expert Picks for the current week and season Pick: Saints win 34-27 and cover the spread. (Getty Images)

The Seahawks, with their power running game loaded to set up Russell Wilson's big-play passing game and a revamped secondary, have rediscovered their old Super Bowl identity under Pete Carroll on top of their consistent winning ways. Pick: Cowboys win 31-24 and cover the spread. Even with considerable change, the Vikings are a bit tighter defensively than the Packers and will dig deep with ball control to take the early division lead. They are the returning playoff team. I believe that he …

Bill Belichick has lost a lot, both in free agency to Miami and to opt outs. This was an easy standout.

Denver matches that early vibe while Tennessee starts experiencing the expected letdown. The new-look Panthers are a very team with Rivera, Newton, Luke Kuechly, Greg Olsen and others gone, now led by Matt Rhule and Teddy Bridgewater. They remain in their run-heavy identity to set up the downfield passing game, now with Derrick Henry and Ryan Tannehill both getting their lucrative long-term contracts.

The first game of the season is the AFC game of the week. The Browns figure to be far more efficient, balanced and explosive for Baker Mayfield and have real rebound playoff promise under new coach Kevin Stefanski. -We finish 11-5. Pick: Chiefs win 42-24 and cover the spread. That means there's no better time than the present to make picks and predictions for all the games of Week 1. Pick: Broncos win 23-20 and cover the spread. Pick: Steelers win 24-14 and cover the spread. The 49ers might not have a healthy Deebo Samuel to start and the defense will need to adjust without Buckner, but they can still get it done here with their running game and greater depth of playmakers on both sides. The Saints have the comfort of home, a tough place for visitors even without fans.

-Kyle Dugger emerges as a rookie pro bowler and defensive rookie of the year-Chase Winovich makes pro-bowl-We are a top 3 rushing team.-Gunner over 800yds rec. Indianapolis also is stronger in the defensive front seven with DeForest Buckner as the anchor. https://t.co/bxEt6msl00, How has Julian Edelman never been named captain? document.write(new Date().getFullYear()). Wilson should pick apart former Seattle defensive coordinator Dan Quinn's unit, leaving Matt Ryan under duress in a pass-happy scheme against a secondary ready to make big plays on the ball. The Cowboys won't be traveling to Southern California to train in Oxnard ahead of this season so they will want to make amends for missing out on their L.A.-area fans. There has been little buzz about Sam Darnold. The Vikings weren't far behind, as they also embraced a more quarterback-supportive approach with their running game and defense. (Getty Images) NFL Week 1 Picks 2020 NFL Predictions Week 1: Houston Texans 0-0-0 VS Kansas City Chiefs 0-0-0 (-9), Philadelphia Eagles 0-0-0 (-5.5) VS Washington Football Team 0-0-0, Miami Dolphins 0-0-0 VS New England Patriots 0-0-0 (-6.5), Green Bay Packers 0-0-0 VS Minnesota Vikings 0-0-0 (-2.5), Indianapolis Colts 0-0-0 (-8) VS Jacksonville Jaguars 0-0-0, Chicago Bears 0-0-0 VS Detroit Lions 0-0-0 …

Jacksonville is rolling with more of Gardner Minshew, but the offense is in flux around him and the defense continues to lose more luster. https://t.co/yYZUsax9Ai.

This is a long road trip for AFC's L.A. team post-Hard Knocks and its first game in a long time without  Philip Rivers will have mixed results with Tyrod Taylor and the defense. This is a tricky opening trip for the Raiders, but they are the better overall team with more known quantities.

FiveThirtyEight's 2020 NFL forecast uses an Elo-based model to calculate each team's chances of advancing to the playoffs and winning the Super Bowl. Similar to Sony Michel in those aspects.

I absolutely love the addition of Philip Rivers to the Colts. Running back Melvin Gordon is not traveling with the Denver Broncos and will miss Sunday's game against the New England Patriots, a source confirmed to ESPN.

The Broncos, however, are a buzzworthy team because of Vic Fangio getting more out of Von Miller and the defense in Year 2 and Pat Shurmur ready to help Drew Lock make a big jump with Melvin Gordon, Jerry Jeudy and K.J.

The Steelers also should wake up plenty in the passing game with Juju Smith-Schuster and Dionate Johnson.

There is some uncertainty about teams that underwent a lot of offseason changes, making some established powers stronger favorites. Kansas City avoided a free-agent exodus and took care of both Patrick Mahomes and Chris Jones.

Jacksonville Jaguars close their facility after a positive COVID-19 test. Copyright Draft Utopia Hamler all adding to the weaponry.

This is a rough season for the Giants schedule-wise. The Bears have a heated but uninspiring quarterback competition between Mitchell Trubisky and Nick Foles in training camp to be the Week 1 starter. The Cardinals have some great vibes with Kyler Murray getting help from Hopkins and Chander Jones getting help from Isaiah Simmons.

They are excited about their new identity and finished the final season in Oakland on the brink of the playoffs. But they are still a strong run-heavy team now with special rookie back Jonathan Taylor in the mix behind a mighty line.

Baltimore is bound to start faster out of the gate while Cleveland works on finding its more grounded footing.

In our early picks and predictions for Week 1 of the 2020 NFL season, the Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes pick up where they left off.

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