Week 1 NFL Predictions: Eagles and Jaguars Expected to Cover

The NFL's opening week features several exciting matchups, including the Chiefs facing the Broncos and the Cowboys taking on the Giants. Among these games, the Dolphins will meet the Raiders, marking a notable contest with new starting quarterbacks.

Miami's Malik Willis will compete against Kirk Cousins, who is starting over Fernando Mendoza. The Raiders are currently favored by 3 points. SportsLine's advanced computer model, which has successfully simulated every NFL game 10,000 times, has provided insights for Week 1 betting.

One of the model's top predictions is that the Jaguars will cover an 8.5-point spread against the Browns, having performed well at home last season. Additionally, the Eagles are favored to cover a 5.5-point spread against the Commanders, with Jalen Hurts expected to continue his strong performance against a struggling Washington defense. The model has also identified potential underdog victories for the week.