Football season is finally here! And what better way to kick off the season than with a good old-fashioned pick ‘em pool? We’ve got your printable NFL Week 1 schedule right here, so get ready to make your picks and root for your favorite teams!
Week 1 Matchups
The first week of the NFL season is always filled with excitement and anticipation. Here’s a quick rundown of the matchups:
- Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears
- Los Angeles Rams at Carolina Panthers
- Washington Redskins at Philadelphia Eagles
- Buffalo Bills at New York Jets
- Atlanta Falcons at Minnesota Vikings
- Baltimore Ravens at Miami Dolphins
- Kansas City Chiefs at Jacksonville Jaguars
- Tennessee Titans at Cleveland Browns
- Indianapolis Colts at Los Angeles Chargers
- Cincinnati Bengals at Seattle Seahawks
- New York Giants at Dallas Cowboys
- San Francisco 49ers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Detroit Lions at Arizona Cardinals
- Pittsburgh Steelers at New England Patriots
- Houston Texans at New Orleans Saints
- Denver Broncos at Oakland Raiders
The Favorites
Every season, there are a few teams that are expected to do well. This year is no exception.
The New England Patriots are always a force to be reckoned with. Led by head coach Bill Belichick and quarterback Tom Brady, the Patriots are the reigning Super Bowl champions and are always in contention for the title.
The Kansas City Chiefs had a great season last year, finishing with a record of 12-4 and making it to the AFC Championship Game. With quarterback Patrick Mahomes at the helm, the Chiefs are looking to build on that success this season.
The Los Angeles Rams were one of the most dominant teams in the league last year, finishing the regular season with a record of 13-3 and making it all the way to the Super Bowl. Led by head coach Sean McVay and star players like quarterback Jared Goff and running back Todd Gurley, the Rams are looking to make another deep playoff run this year.
The Underdogs
Of course, every season there are a few teams that are expected to struggle. Here are a few underdogs to keep an eye on:
The Miami Dolphins had a rough season last year, finishing with a record of 7-9 and missing the playoffs. This year doesn’t look much better for them, as they face a tough schedule that includes matchups against the Patriots, Rams, and Cowboys.
The Arizona Cardinals are coming off a disappointing season in which they finished with a record of 3-13. However, they’ve made some big changes in the offseason, including hiring a new head coach in Kliff Kingsbury and drafting quarterback Kyler Murray with the first overall pick. It remains to be seen how these changes will pan out, but the Cardinals are definitely a team to watch.
The Buffalo Bills finished last year with a record of 6-10. They may not be among the league’s elite, but they’ve got a solid defense and some talented skill players on offense. If their quarterback situation (which is currently up in the air) can be sorted out, the Bills could surprise some people this season.
Make Your Picks
Now that you know the matchups and have an idea of who the favorites and underdogs are, it’s time to make your picks! Who do you think will come out on top in Week 1?
Remember, anything can happen in the NFL, so don’t be afraid to take some risks with your picks. And if all else fails, just pick the team with the cooler uniforms!
