.The 2024 Week 1 NFL schedule is stacked with some fantastic matchups.The initial week slate includes both a Thursday and Friday night activity as the defending champion Kansas Metropolitan area Chiefs (-3, 46.5) start the time versus the Baltimore Ravens on Sept. 5. The NFL action then heads to South america for an activity between the Environment-friendly Gulf Packers and Philly Eagles on Sept. 6. The Detroit Lions have an NFC divisional sphere rematch versus the Los Angeles Rams on September 8 and the slate ends along with the very likely gain of Aaron Rodgers, as the Nyc Jets face the San Francisco 49ers on Sept. 9 on Monday Evening Football (ABC/ESPN+). Our betting analysts checked out the early Week 1 lines to discover some market value prior to the lines relocate nearer to the games.Joe Fortenbaugh's very first bet: Baltimore Ravens (+3) vs. Kansas Area ChiefsSeveral well-respected sportsbooks-- both in Vegas and also offshore-- have actually presently adjusted south to Chiefs -2.5 thanks to an influx of innovative Ravens cash. With Baltimore +3 (-120) still accessible at ESPN BET, I am actually coming down today before the key variety of "3" disappears.Editor's PicksSince consuming as scalp coach in Baltimore back in 2008, John Harbaugh is an absolutely unimaginable 12-4 straight-up and also against the escalate in Week 1. That 75% smash hit price jumps to 85.7% (6-1 SU as well as ATS) from 2017 to existing day, with a bonkers +18.9 cover frame. Search for freshly acquired operating back Derrick Holly and also the Baltimore hurrying attack to always keep the Ravens injustice on the area ... and Patrick Mahomes off it.Tyler Fulghum's first bet: Los Angeles Rams (+3.5) at Detroit LionsI do not know if this will definitely move down to 3, but just in case it does, I really want the extra half aspect on the Rams. Sean McVay has actually been an ultimate killer in Full week 1 (7-0 ATS). The Rams quickly might have gained that Wild Memory card video game at Ford Area in January. This should be an additional securely contended, coin flip activity. Possessing greater than a basket head start on the scoreboard seems extremely beneficial to me.Ben Solak's initial bet: Dallas Cowboys +3 (-120) at Cleveland BrownsCeeDee Sheep authorized a four year, $136 thousand contract recently and also need to prepare to radiate in Week 1. Photograph through Cooper Neill/Getty ImagesI recognize that the Browns were 5-1 in Deshaun Watson's 6 begins last time, however he was much from remarkable in that limited time. Without Scar Chubb in the backfield, Watson is going to need to lug the Browns affront against what should remain a thrifty protection in Dallas despite the injury to DaRon Bland.But even more than I wish to be actually fading the Browns early, I am actually buying the Cowboys early. I presume they have actually made and also built effectively to represent their repulsive pipes departures. I likewise believe that our concentrate on the poor long-lasting health and wellness of the Cowboys' franchise (lengthy CeeDee Sheep contract hold-in, no Dak bargain, no Parsons deal) biases us against the short-term wellness of the Cowboys lineup immediately. Prescott, Parsons, and also Lamb are actually still in the structure. Merely the Chiefs have actually gained much more regular season video games over the last three years than the Cowboys. This is still a terrific football team.Seth Walder very first wager: Alternating Spreading: Seat Seahawks (-12.5, +215) vs. Denver BroncosGeno Smith and also the improved Seattle Seahawks offense might be tough to pick up the Denver Broncos' protection. Picture through Rio Giancarlo/Getty ImagesI'm utilizing an alternative collection here to capitalize on the fact that this activity has way even more variance than an ordinary contest. There's a possibility that Ryan Grubb's outburst - which powered Washington to the national title video game in 2015 - could possibly give quick fireworks in its NFL debut. Mike Macdonald must find artistic techniques to get stress as well as immediately place lifestyle into the Seattle's elapsed rush. And there is actually an opportunity that Bo Nix merely can not await his NFL launching. I do not recognize if any of these will occur, yet the opportunity of an excessive result appears a lot higher below than the majority of games.Andre Snellings initial wager: Green Bay Packers +3.0 over Philly Eagles (-120 ). Jalen Hurts failed to play at all this preseason and for the 2nd year straight he'll start the season with a new outburst under a brand new offending coordinator. The Packers are receiving the full 3 factors at ESPN BET today, although the Eagles will not really have home field benefit along with the activity to become played in Sao Paulo, Brazil. While I count on the Eagles to look far better than the crew that lost 6 of their last seven video games last season, they'll be dealing with a Packers squad that finished in 2015 aflame as Jordan Passion flew in his 1st year starting under facility. Passion enters this year along with a total complement of stimulating younger pass receivers well-balanced, elevating the roof for the Packers' offense and also improving the probability they begin the season on a higher details.