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Week 1 power rankings and team outlooks where available. Odds are a saved schedule snapshot, not live lines.
New England Patriotsat
Seattle Seahawks
Wed, Sep 9 at 8:20 PM ET · Lumen Field
Final: NE 10 – SEA 13
NE MFT rank#12SEA MFT rank#3SpreadSEA −3Total44.5NE ML+140SEA ML-166
Patriots outlook: The reigning AFC champions lost several important contributors, but Drake Maye remains the centerpiece of a talented offense.
Seahawks outlook: The defending champions still have the defensive identity and offensive continuity to challenge for another title.
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San Francisco 49ersat
Los Angeles Rams
Thu, Sep 10 at 8:35 PM ET · Melbourne Cricket Ground
Final: SF 27 – LA 7
SF MFT rank#16LA MFT rank#1SpreadLA −3.5Total47.5SF ML+180LA ML-218
49ers outlook: San Francisco has enough proven talent to outperform this ranking, but another wave of injuries has already tested its depth.
Rams outlook: The Rams enter the season with a championship-caliber roster led by reigning MVP Matthew Stafford.
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Atlanta Falconsat
Pittsburgh Steelers
Sun, Sep 13 at 1:00 PM ET · Acrisure Stadium
Final: ATL 13 – PIT 20
ATL MFT rank#25PIT MFT rank#20SpreadPIT −6Total41.5ATL ML+215PIT ML-265
Falcons outlook: The Falcons have enough skill-position talent to climb, but their quarterback situation remains unsettled as Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa work through health concerns.
Steelers outlook: Mike McCarthy begins his first season in Pittsburgh with a roster capable of staying in the playoff race.
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Baltimore Ravensat
Indianapolis Colts
Sun, Sep 13 at 1:00 PM ET · Lucas Oil Stadium
Final: BAL 41 – IND 23
BAL MFT rank#6IND MFT rank#19SpreadBAL −3.5Total47.5BAL ML-175IND ML+145
Ravens outlook: Lamar Jackson still leads a dangerous offense, and Trey Hendrickson gives Baltimore the proven edge threat it lacked.
Colts outlook: Daniel Jones is back after the injury that derailed a promising 2025 season, and Jonathan Taylor remains supported by a strong line.
Ravens · Colts · Full power rankings
Buffalo Billsat
Houston Texans
Sun, Sep 13 at 1:00 PM ET · Reliant Stadium
Final: BUF 36 – HOU 31
BUF MFT rank#5HOU MFT rank#9SpreadBUF −1.5Total44.5BUF ML-118HOU ML-102
Bills outlook: Josh Allen and James Cook keep Buffalo's offense in the championship conversation as Joe Brady moves into the head-coaching role.
Texans outlook: Houston's excellent defense provides a playoff-ready foundation.
Bills · Texans · Full power rankings
Chicago Bearsat
Carolina Panthers
Sun, Sep 13 at 1:00 PM ET · Bank of America Stadium
Final: CHI 59 – CAR 37
CHI MFT rank#10CAR MFT rank#23SpreadCHI −3Total47.5CHI ML-166CAR ML+140
Bears outlook: Chicago's upward trajectory remains clear, but injuries in the secondary and receiving corps have created early concern.
Panthers outlook: The defending NFC South champions have already absorbed several important injuries, especially around the offensive line.
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TV / streaming: FOX · Viewing options
CHI radio: ESPN 1000 AM (Chicago)
CAR radio: WRFX 99.7 FM The FOX (Charlotte)
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Cleveland Brownsat
Jacksonville Jaguars
Sun, Sep 13 at 1:00 PM ET · EverBank Stadium
Final: CLE 10 – JAX 34
CLE MFT rank#28JAX MFT rank#7SpreadJAX −8.5Total39.5CLE ML+350JAX ML-455
Browns outlook: Cleveland's young core is getting stronger, but uncertainty at quarterback limits the offense's immediate outlook.
Jaguars outlook: Jacksonville carries strong momentum into Liam Coen's second season after Trevor Lawrence and the offense surged late in 2025.
Browns · Jaguars · Full power rankings
New Orleans Saintsat
Detroit Lions
Sun, Sep 13 at 1:00 PM ET · Ford Field
Final: NO 30 – DET 31
NO MFT rank#21DET MFT rank#14SpreadDET −7Total49.5NO ML+260DET ML-325
Saints outlook: New Orleans enters Kellen Moore's second season with Tyler Shough established at quarterback and encouraging late-2025 momentum.
Lions outlook: Detroit remains dangerous when its offensive line controls games, and keeping Jahmyr Gibbs secured the offense's centerpiece.
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TV / streaming: FOX · Viewing options
NO radio: WWL 870 AM / 105.3 FM (New Orleans)
DET radio: 97.1 FM The Ticket (Detroit)
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New York Jetsat
Tennessee Titans
Sun, Sep 13 at 1:00 PM ET · Nissan Stadium
Final: NYJ 23 – TEN 10
NYJ MFT rank#30TEN MFT rank#24SpreadTEN −1.5Total38.5NYJ ML+102TEN ML-122
Jets outlook: Geno Smith has energized the offense in camp, but injuries and uncertainty on defense could force the Jets to win higher-scoring games.
Titans outlook: Cam Ward is positioned for a second-year leap with Brian Daboll coordinating the offense and rookie Carnell Tate joining the receiving corps.
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TV / streaming: CBS · Viewing options
NYJ radio: Q104.3 FM (New York)
TEN radio: WGFX 104.5 FM The Zone (Nashville)
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Tampa Bay Buccaneersat
Cincinnati Bengals
Sun, Sep 13 at 1:00 PM ET · Paycor Stadium
Final: TB 27 – CIN 33
TB MFT rank#22CIN MFT rank#8SpreadCIN −3.5Total50.5TB ML+164CIN ML-198
Buccaneers outlook: Tampa Bay still has enough talent to compete in the division, but contract tension and the departures of veteran leaders have clouded the outlook.
Bengals outlook: Cincinnati invested heavily in fixing its defense, and early camp results have been encouraging.
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Arizona Cardinalsat
Los Angeles Chargers
Sun, Sep 13 at 4:25 PM ET · SoFi Stadium
Final: ARI 26 – LAC 14
ARI MFT rank#26LAC MFT rank#17SpreadLAC −9.5Total47.5ARI ML+380LAC ML-500
Cardinals outlook: Arizona has assembled an intriguing group of weapons around its quarterbacks, including Trey McBride, Marvin Harrison Jr., and rookie Jeremiyah Love.
Chargers outlook: Mike McDaniel's arrival should add creativity to a deep backfield and a Justin Herbert-led offense.
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TV / streaming: CBS · Viewing options
ARI radio: Arizona Sports 98.7 FM (Phoenix)
LAC radio: KFI 640 AM (Los Angeles)
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Green Bay Packersat
Minnesota Vikings
Sun, Sep 13 at 4:25 PM ET · U.S. Bank Stadium
Final: GB 22 – MIN 39
GB MFT rank#13MIN MFT rank#18SpreadMIN −1.5Total46.5GB ML+105MIN ML-125
Packers outlook: Green Bay has the talent to rebound after reshaping parts of the roster and defensive scheme.
Vikings outlook: Minnesota won nine games despite unstable quarterback play and now turns to Kyler Murray.
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TV / streaming: CBS · Viewing options
GB radio: WIXX 101.1 FM / WRIT 95.7 FM (Green Bay / Milwaukee)
MIN radio: KFAN 100.3 FM (Twin Cities)
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Miami Dolphinsat
Las Vegas Raiders
Sun, Sep 13 at 4:25 PM ET · Allegiant Stadium
Final: MIA 13 – LV 27
MIA MFT rank#32LV MFT rank#31SpreadLV −3Total40.5MIA ML+142LV ML-170
Dolphins outlook: Miami is beginning a major rebuild after losing several top offensive and defensive contributors.
Raiders outlook: Las Vegas has a bridge quarterback in Kirk Cousins and a long-term option in top pick Fernando Mendoza.
Dolphins · Raiders · Full power rankings
Washington Commandersat
Philadelphia Eagles
Sun, Sep 13 at 4:25 PM ET · Lincoln Financial Field
Final: WAS 22 – PHI 24
WAS MFT rank#29PHI MFT rank#4SpreadPHI −6Total44.5WAS ML+205PHI ML-250
Commanders outlook: Washington added Stefon Diggs, but its season depends on Jayden Daniels returning healthy and staying available.
Eagles outlook: Philadelphia enters 2026 with a refreshed offense under coordinator Sean Mannion and enough defensive depth to withstand early injuries.
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TV / streaming: FOX · Viewing options
WAS radio: BIG 100.3 FM (Washington, D.C.)
PHI radio: SportsRadio 94WIP (Philadelphia)
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Dallas Cowboysat
New York Giants
Sun, Sep 13 at 8:20 PM ET · MetLife Stadium
Final: DAL 20 – NYG 28
DAL MFT rank#11NYG MFT rank#27SpreadDAL −3Total48.5DAL ML-162NYG ML+136
Cowboys outlook: Dallas paired an explosive offense with an aggressive defensive overhaul led by new coordinator Christian Parker.
Giants outlook: Jaxson Dart and Cam Skattebo return for John Harbaugh's first season, while the defense looks improved on paper.
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TV / streaming: NBC · Viewing options
DAL radio: 105.3 FM The Fan (Dallas–Fort Worth)
NYG radio: WFAN 660 AM / 101.9 FM (New York)
TV coverage varies by market; streaming may require a subscription. Radio links open official broadcast information. Listings checked 2026-09-08.
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Denver Broncosat
Kansas City Chiefs
Mon, Sep 14 at 8:15 PM ET · GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium
Final: DEN 10 – KC 31
DEN MFT rank#2KC MFT rank#15SpreadKC −2.5Total43.5DEN ML+124KC ML-148
Broncos outlook: Denver returns most of the core from a 14-win team and added Jaylen Waddle to an offense that should be more dangerous.
Chiefs outlook: Patrick Mahomes' return to full practice restores optimism after his knee injury.
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TV / streaming: ESPN · Viewing options
DEN radio: KOA 850 AM / 94.1 FM (Denver)
KC radio: 96.5 FM The Fan (Kansas City)
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