.The 2024 Week 1 NFL schedule is actually piled along with some fantastic matchups.The initial week slate features both a Thursday and Friday evening game as the standing up for champion Kansas Metropolitan area Chiefs (-3, 46.5) kick off the period against the Baltimore Ravens on Sept. 5. The NFL activity at that point heads to Brazil for an activity in between the Green Bay Packers as well as Philly Eagles on Sept. 6. The Detroit Lions have an NFC divisional round rematch against the Los Angeles Rams on September 8 and the slate wraps up along with the probably gain of Aaron Rodgers, as the Nyc Planes encounter the San Francisco 49ers on Sept. 9 on Monday Night Regulation Football (ABC/ESPN+). Our betting experts checked out the early Full week 1 series to find some market value before the lines move more detailed to the games.Joe Fortenbaugh's 1st wager: Baltimore Ravens (+3) vs. Kansas Metropolitan area ChiefsSeveral well-respected sportsbooks-- both in Vegas as well as offshore-- have actually actually adjusted southern to Chiefs -2.5 thanks to an influx of stylish Ravens funds. Along With Baltimore +3 (-120) still offered at ESPN WAGER, I'm getting down today prior to the key lot of "3" disappears.Editor's PicksSince managing as head instructor in Baltimore back in 2008, John Harbaugh is an entirely unthinkable 12-4 perpendicular and also versus the spreading in Week 1. That 75% hit fee leaps to 85.7% (6-1 SU and also ATS) from 2017 to present time, with a bonkers +18.9 cover scope. Look for newly gotten operating back Derrick Holly and also the Baltimore rushing strike to maintain the Ravens injustice on the field ... and also Patrick Mahomes off it.Tyler Fulghum's very first bet: Los Angeles Rams (+3.5) at Detroit LionsI do not understand if this will certainly relocate up to 3, however just in case it performs, I desire the extra half point on the Rams. Sean McVay has actually been actually an ultimate killer in Week 1 (7-0 ATS). The Rams easily can have won that Wild Card activity at Ford Industry in January. This ought to be actually one more securely contested, piece flip game. Having much more than a field goal head start on the scoreboard seems really beneficial to me.Ben Solak's very first wager: Dallas Cowboys +3 (-120) at Cleveland BrownsCeeDee Lamb signed a 4 year, $136 thousand arrangement recently and also must prepare to sparkle in Week 1. Photograph through Cooper Neill/Getty ImagesI recognize that the Browns were actually 5-1 in Deshaun Watson's six begins last season, but he was actually much from impressive because restricted time. Without Nick Chubb in the backfield, Watson will need to lug the Browns affront versus what must continue to be a petty defense in Dallas even with the accident to DaRon Bland.But much more than I wish to be fading the Browns early, I'm acquiring the Cowboys early. I assume they've drafted and also created effectively to represent their offensive pipes variations. I additionally think that our concentrate on the bad long-lasting health of the Cowboys' franchise (long CeeDee Lamb agreement hold-in, no Dak deal, no Parsons package) biases us versus the short-term health and wellness of the Cowboys lineup at this moment. Prescott, Parsons, and Lamb are still in the building. Only the Chiefs have won much more regular time video games over the last three years than the Cowboys. This is still a very good soccer team.Seth Walder initial wager: Alternate Spreading: Seattle Seahawks (-12.5, +215) vs. Denver BroncosGeno Smith and the strengthened Seat Seahawks outburst might be challenging to pick up the Denver Broncos' defense. Photo through Rio Giancarlo/Getty ImagesI'm using an alternative series here to take advantage of the reality that this game possesses way more difference than an ordinary competition. There is actually an opportunity that Ryan Grubb's outburst - which powered Washington to the national headline activity in 2015 - could deliver instantaneous rockets in its own NFL debut. Mike Macdonald ought to find imaginative means to obtain tension as well as instantly put lifestyle into the Seattle's pass rush. And also there is actually an opportunity that Bo Nix only can't hang in his NFL debut. I don't recognize if any of these will definitely take place, yet the opportunity of a harsh outcome appears considerably greater below than a lot of games.Andre Snellings first bet: Veggie Bay Packers +3.0 over Philly Eagles (-120 ). Jalen Hurts didn't play at all this preseason as well as for the second year in a row he'll start the period with a new outburst under a new offensive planner. The Packers are actually acquiring the full 3 aspects at ESPN wager today, although the Eagles will not truly possess home field conveniences with the game to be played in Sao Paulo, South America. While I expect the Eagles to look better than the crew that shed 6 of their final 7 activities last period, they'll be facing a Packers squad that ended last year ablaze as Jordan Passion took flight in his initial year beginning under center. Affection enters this year along with a full complement of amazing young wide receivers healthy, elevating the ceiling for the Packers' outburst as well as improving the possibility they begin the time on a higher keep in mind.