.The 2024 Week 1 NFL schedule is piled with some fantastic matchups.The 1st week slate features both a Thursday and Friday night game as the defending champ Kansas City Chiefs (-3, 46.5) begin the period against the Baltimore Ravens on Sept. 5. The NFL action at that point heads to South america for an activity in between the Eco-friendly Gulf Packers and Philadelphia Eagles on Sept. 6. The Detroit Lions have an NFC divisional sphere rematch against the Los Angeles Rams on Sept 8 and also the slate concludes with the most likely yield of Aaron Rodgers, as the New York Jets deal with the San Francisco 49ers on Sept. 9 on Monday Night Soccer (ABC/ESPN+). Our wagering analysts checked out the very early Full week 1 collections to locate some value prior to free throw lines relocate deeper to the games.Joe Fortenbaugh's first bet: Baltimore Ravens (+3) vs. Kansas Urban area ChiefsSeveral well-respected sportsbooks-- both in Vegas and also offshore-- have presently readjusted south to Chiefs -2.5 thanks to an increase of sophisticated Ravens money. Along With Baltimore +3 (-120) still available at ESPN WAGER, I am actually coming down now just before the key lot of "3" disappears.Editor's PicksSince taking over as scalp train in Baltimore back in 2008, John Harbaugh is a totally absurd 12-4 perpendicular and versus the escalate in Full week 1. That 75% smash hit fee dives to 85.7% (6-1 SU as well as ATS) coming from 2017 to present time, with a bonkers +18.9 cover margin. Search for freshly gotten running back Derrick Henry and the Baltimore rushing assault to maintain the Ravens affront on the field ... as well as Patrick Mahomes off it.Tyler Fulghum's initial bet: Los Angeles Rams (+3.5) at Detroit LionsI don't know if this will move to 3, yet just in case it carries out, I yearn for the added half aspect on the Rams. Sean McVay has actually been an ultimate great in Week 1 (7-0 ATS). The Rams simply might possess succeeded that Wild Memory card activity at Ford Area in January. This ought to be another snugly objected to, piece flip activity. Possessing much more than a field goal head start on the scoreboard seems extremely important to me.Ben Solak's first bet: Dallas Cowboys +3 (-120) at Cleveland BrownsCeeDee Lamb signed a 4 year, $136 thousand arrangement last week and need to be ready to beam in Week 1. Photo through Cooper Neill/Getty ImagesI know that the Browns were 5-1 in Deshaun Watson's six starts last period, yet he was much from exceptional because minimal opportunity. Without Scar Chubb in the backfield, Watson is going to require to carry the Browns affront against what should remain a stingy self defense in Dallas despite having the trauma to DaRon Bland.But a lot more than I would love to be actually fading the Browns early, I'm purchasing the Cowboys early. I believe they have actually made and also cultivated effectively to make up their objectionable pipes departures. I likewise think that our pay attention to the bad lasting wellness of the Cowboys' franchise (long CeeDee Sheep agreement hold-in, no Dak deal, no Parsons deal) biases our team against the short-term wellness of the Cowboys lineup at this moment. Prescott, Parsons, and also Lamb are actually still in the property. Merely the Chiefs have actually gained extra normal time activities over the last 3 years than the Cowboys. This is still a terrific football team.Seth Walder very first wager: Alternate Spread: Seat Seahawks (-12.5, +215) vs. Denver BroncosGeno Smith as well as the enhanced Seattle Seahawks outburst could be complicated to stop for the Denver Broncos' defense. Photograph through Rio Giancarlo/Getty ImagesI'm utilizing an alternative series here to benefit from the simple fact that this activity possesses way extra difference than an ordinary contest. There's an opportunity that Ryan Grubb's outburst - which powered Washington to the nationwide label activity in 2015 - might give on-the-spot fireworks in its NFL debut. Mike Macdonald must locate innovative methods to obtain pressure as well as promptly put lifestyle into the Seat's elapsed surge. As well as there is actually a chance that Bo Nix only can't hang in his NFL debut. I don't recognize if some of these will definitely take place, but the possibility of an extreme outcome seems much higher listed here than many games.Andre Snellings initial bet: Green Bay Packers +3.0 over Philadelphia Eagles (-120 ). Jalen Hurts didn't dip into all this preseason and for the second year straight he'll begin the time with a new offense under a brand new offensive planner. The Packers are actually receiving the total 3 points at ESPN BET now, despite the fact that the Eagles won't truly possess home area perk with the activity to be played in Sao Paulo, South America. While I expect the Eagles to appear much better than the group that dropped 6 of their last seven games last period, they'll be actually encountering a Packers squad that finished last year aflame as Jordan Love flew in his first year beginning under center. Affection enters this year with a full supplement of stimulating younger pass receivers healthy and balanced, increasing the roof for the Packers' outburst as well as improving the possibility they start the season on a higher keep in mind.