.The 2024 Week 1 NFL schedule is piled along with some fantastic matchups.The 1st full week slate includes both a Thursday and also Friday evening game as the defending champion Kansas Metropolitan area Chiefs (-3, 46.5) kick off the period versus the Baltimore Ravens on Sept. 5. The NFL action at that point moves to Brazil for an activity in between the Eco-friendly Gulf Packers as well as Philly Eagles on Sept. 6. The Detroit Lions possess an NFC local around rematch versus the Los Angeles Rams on September 8 and also the slate ends with the very likely profit of Aaron Rodgers, as the The big apple Jets deal with the San Francisco 49ers on Sept. 9 on Monday Night Regulation Football (ABC/ESPN+). Our wagering professionals considered the early Week 1 series to locate some market value prior to the lines move nearer to the games.Joe Fortenbaugh's initial wager: Baltimore Ravens (+3) vs. Kansas City ChiefsSeveral well-respected sportsbooks-- both in Las vega and also offshore-- have actually actually readjusted southern to Chiefs -2.5 because of an influx of advanced Ravens money. With Baltimore +3 (-120) still on call at ESPN WAGER, I'm coming down now just before the essential lot of "3" disappears.Editor's PicksSince managing as head coach in Baltimore back in 2008, John Harbaugh is a completely absurd 12-4 straight-up and against the spread in Week 1. That 75% hit cost leaps to 85.7% (6-1 SU and also ATS) coming from 2017 to existing day, with a bonkers +18.9 cover scope. Look for newly obtained managing back Derrick Holly and the Baltimore hurrying strike to always keep the Ravens offense on the industry ... and also Patrick Mahomes off it.Tyler Fulghum's 1st bet: Los Angeles Rams (+3.5) at Detroit LionsI don't recognize if this will certainly move to 3, yet in case it does, I yearn for the additional fifty percent aspect on the Rams. Sean McVay has been an absolute awesome in Week 1 (7-0 ATS). The Rams effortlessly could possess gained that Wild Card activity at Ford Field in January. This should be an additional tightly objected to, piece flip game. Having much more than a basket running start on the scoreboard seems to be very useful to me.Ben Solak's very first bet: Dallas Cowboys +3 (-120) at Cleveland BrownsCeeDee Lamb authorized a 4 year, $136 million arrangement recently and also must be ready to shine in Full week 1. Photograph by Cooper Neill/Getty ImagesI understand that the Browns were 5-1 in Deshaun Watson's 6 beginnings last time, yet he was actually much coming from impressive in that limited opportunity. Without Nick Chubb in the backfield, Watson is going to require to carry the Browns injustice versus what ought to remain a thrifty self defense in Dallas despite having the personal injury to DaRon Bland.But even more than I wish to be actually fading the Browns early, I am actually acquiring the Cowboys early. I assume they've composed as well as built well to represent their objectionable line shifts. I likewise think that our pay attention to the inadequate long-term health and wellness of the Cowboys' franchise business (long CeeDee Lamb deal hold-in, no Dak package, no Parsons deal) biases our team versus the short-term wellness of the Cowboys roster immediately. Prescott, Parsons, and also Sheep are still in the structure. Simply the Chiefs have won extra regular time activities over the final 3 years than the Cowboys. This is still a good football team.Seth Walder initial wager: Alternate Spread: Seat Seahawks (-12.5, +215) vs. Denver BroncosGeno Smith and also the boosted Seattle Seahawks outburst can be challenging to stop for the Denver Broncos' protection. Photograph through Rio Giancarlo/Getty ImagesI'm utilizing an alternating product line listed below to make the most of the fact that this game has way more variance than an ordinary contest. There is actually an odds that Ryan Grubb's outburst - which powered Washington to the national title activity in 2015 - could provide on-the-spot fireworks in its NFL debut. Mike Macdonald should discover imaginative means to get pressure as well as quickly place lifestyle into the Seat's pass surge. As well as there's an opportunity that Bo Nix just can not await his NFL debut. I don't recognize if some of these are going to happen, however the chance of a severe end result appears much greater below than most games.Andre Snellings very first bet: Eco-friendly Gulf Packers +3.0 over Philly Eagles (-120 ). Jalen Hurts didn't play at all this preseason and also for the second year straight he'll begin the time along with a brand new offense under a brand-new offending organizer. The Packers are actually acquiring the complete 3 factors at ESPN BET immediately, although the Eagles won't really possess home industry conveniences along with the game to become played in Sao Paulo, South America. While I anticipate the Eagles to appear far better than the crew that shed six of their final seven video games final season, they'll be actually dealing with a Packers squad that ended in 2014 ablaze as Jordan Affection flew in his first year starting under center. Affection enters this year along with a total enhance of impressive young pass receivers well-balanced, elevating the ceiling for the Packers' outburst as well as increasing the likelihood they start the season on a higher note.