.The 2024 Week 1 NFL schedule is actually stacked along with some wonderful matchups.The first week slate features both a Thursday as well as Friday evening game as the defending champion Kansas City Chiefs (-3, 46.5) kick off the season against the Baltimore Ravens on Sept. 5. The NFL activity then moves to Brazil for an activity between the Environment-friendly Gulf Packers as well as Philly Eagles on Sept. 6. The Detroit Lions possess an NFC local around rematch against the Los Angeles Rams on Sept 8 and the slate ends along with the likely return of Aaron Rodgers, as the The big apple Planes encounter the San Francisco 49ers on Sept. 9 on Monday Night Football (ABC/ESPN+). Our betting analysts checked out the very early Week 1 lines to locate some worth just before free throw lines relocate closer to the games.Joe Fortenbaugh's 1st wager: Baltimore Ravens (+3) vs. Kansas Area ChiefsSeveral well-respected sportsbooks-- both in Las vega and offshore-- have already adjusted southern to Chiefs -2.5 thanks to an inflow of advanced Ravens cash. With Baltimore +3 (-120) still on call at ESPN WAGER, I'm coming down now just before the key variety of "3" disappears.Editor's PicksSince managing as scalp instructor in Baltimore back in 2008, John Harbaugh is actually an absolutely unimaginable 12-4 perpendicular and also versus the spread in Full week 1. That 75% smash hit fee jumps to 85.7% (6-1 SU and also ATS) coming from 2017 to current day, along with a bonkers +18.9 cover scope. Try to find recently obtained managing back Derrick Holly as well as the Baltimore hurrying strike to maintain the Ravens affront 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 know if this are going to relocate up to 3, however in case it performs, I want the extra half point on the Rams. Sean McVay has been actually an absolute killer in Full week 1 (7-0 ATS). The Rams effortlessly can have gained that Wild Memory card activity at Ford Area in January. This need to be an additional snugly contended, piece flip activity. Possessing much more than a field goal head start on the scoreboard appears really important to me.Ben Solak's first bet: Dallas Cowboys +3 (-120) at Cleveland BrownsCeeDee Lamb authorized a four year, $136 million agreement last week and also need to be ready to shine in Full week 1. Picture through Cooper Neill/Getty ImagesI know that the Browns were 5-1 in Deshaun Watson's 6 beginnings last time, but he was much from outstanding in that limited time. Without Chip Chubb in the backfield, Watson will need to have to bring the Browns offense against what should remain a rapacious defense in Dallas despite the personal injury to DaRon Bland.But much more than I 'd like to be fading the Browns early, I am actually getting the Cowboys early. I assume they've made and also cultivated well to account for their offending line variations. I likewise presume that our focus on the inadequate lasting health of the Cowboys' franchise business (lengthy CeeDee Lamb contract hold-in, no Dak offer, no Parsons deal) biases our company against the temporary health of the Cowboys roster today. Prescott, Parsons, and also Sheep are actually still in the property. Only the Chiefs have gained a lot more regular season activities over the final three years than the Cowboys. This is actually still a great football team.Seth Walder very first wager: Alternate Spread: Seattle Seahawks (-12.5, +215) vs. Denver BroncosGeno Johnson as well as the strengthened Seat Seahawks offense could be difficult to stop for the Denver Broncos' defense. Photograph by Rio Giancarlo/Getty ImagesI am actually making use of an alternative line listed below to make the most of the reality that this video game possesses way more difference than a typical competition. There's an opportunity that Ryan Grubb's offense - which powered Washington to the national headline activity in 2014 - can give quick fireworks in its NFL debut. Mike Macdonald need to discover creative ways to get stress and also instantly put life right into the Seattle's elapsed thrill. And also there's a chance that Bo Nix only can't await his NFL launching. I don't understand if any one of these will certainly occur, but the chance of an extreme outcome appears a lot greater right here than many games.Andre Snellings 1st bet: Environment-friendly Gulf Packers +3.0 over Philly Eagles (-120 ). Jalen Hurts didn't dip into all this preseason and for the second year straight he'll start the time with a new offense under a brand new outrageous coordinator. The Packers are obtaining the total 3 points at ESPN BET at the moment, even though the Eagles will not actually have home field conveniences with the video game to be played in Sao Paulo, South America. While I count on the Eagles to look far better than the group that shed six of their final seven games last period, they'll be encountering a Packers team that ended in 2014 aflame as Jordan Love flew in his initial year beginning under facility. Affection enters this year along with a full complement of interesting youthful pass receivers healthy, increasing the roof for the Packers' outburst and raising the chance they begin the time on a high keep in mind.