New York Giants vs. Dallas Cowboys. The Giants teased fans by going undefeated in the pre-season. Then reality struck on opening day, and it already feels like it’s going to be a long season in New York. Quarterback Russell Wilson is feeling the heat after just one game, and the shouting match between receiver Malik Nabers and head coach Brian Daboll doesn’t augur well for team unity.
The Giants haven’t won since 2021 against the Cowboys, and haven’t beaten the Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott, since 2016. The Cowboys will be revved up for their home opener, so it’s looking grim for fans of Big Blue.
Point Spread: Dallas -4.5 (-110), New York +4.5 (-110)
Money Line: Dallas -225, New York+185
Game Total (Over/Under): Dallas Under 44.5 (-110), New York Over 44.5 (-110)
New England Patriots vs. Miami Dolphins. It’s already looking like these two teams will be among the NFL dregs this year. There’s already rumbles that Miami head coach Mike McDaniel won’t survive the season. The Patriots have their own worries, as prospective franchise quarterback Drake Maye struggled in their opener.
Point Spread: Miami -1.5 (+100)
Money Line: Miami -118, New England -102
Game Total (Over/Under): Miami Under 43.5 (-115), New England Over 43.5 (-105)
Sunday Night Football has the Atlanta Falcons vs. the Minnesota Vikings. Behind quarterback Michael Penix Jr., Atlanta played tougher than expected against Tampa Bay last week, losing by just a field goal. Minnesota is feeling much better about its chances after it made a strong comeback behind redshirt rookie J.J. McCarthy.
Moneyline: Minnesota -170, Atlanta +142
Spread: Minnesota -3 (-115), Atlanta +3 (-105)
Over/Under: Minnesota Under 44.5 (-110), Atlanta Over 44.5 (-110)
Monday Night Football has the Los Angeles Chargers visiting the Las Vegas Raiders. The Chargers eked out an opening day win against the tough Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL’s annual Brazil game, while the Raiders slapped around a weak New England Patriots team. The Chargers should win, although Raiders quarterback Geno Smith might make it close
Moneyline: Los Angeles -180, Las Vegas +150
Spread: Los Angeles +3 (+102), Las Vegas -3 (-122)
Over/Under: Los Angeles Over 46.5 (-108), Las Vegas Under 46.5 (-112)
New York Jets vs. Buffalo Bills. Buffalo is a Super Bowl favorite, while the Jets will likely struggle to hit .500, as their ground and pound offense can’t control the game if the other side keeps scoring. Buffalo had a comeback for the ages in their last game vs. the Baltimore Ravens, and Josh Allen is among the top QBs in the NFL, as he proved with an amazing comeback win in his team’s opener.
Moneyline: Buffalo -310, New York +250
Spread: Buffalo -6.5 (-115), New York +6.5 (-105)
Over/Under: Buffalo over 46.5 (-110), New York Under 46.5 (-110)