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NFL Week 1 Bets: 4 best total bets to make

Looking at the early betting lines for Week 1 of the 2020 NFL season and pick four total bets to make.

The 2020 NFL schedule is out, laying out all 16 games for each of the 32 teams. The Week 1 slate is filled with intriguing matchups, ones that also offer some promising wagers on the Over/Under. Here are four of the best total bets to make for Week 1 of the 2020 NFL season.

Also see – Week 1 NFL betting lines up at BetMGM: Chiefs, 49ers among biggest favorites

Dallas Cowboys at Los Angeles Rams: O/U 50.5

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Odds last updated Friday, May 8 at 5 p.m. ET.

Cowboys-Rams is one of the best games of the opening weekend, pitting two of the best offenses against each other in primetime on Sunday night. It’s also the first regular-season game ever at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, so anticipation will be even higher for this matchup.

At least one of these teams has scored 30 or more points in their last eight meetings, so offense is almost never hard to come by. Add in the fact the Rams will be trotting out a new defense under first-year coordinator Brandon Staley, and the fact Dallas’ secondary could start two rookies, and this has the makings of a shootout.

Take the OVER 50.5 (-110) in this game.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New Orleans Saints: O/U 49.5

The Saints and Bucs played in Week 1 two years ago and lit up the scoreboard, scoring 88 total points. That probably won’t happen again, but never doubt the abilities of QBs Tom Brady and Drew Brees – especially in a dome.

The Over is a perfect 3-0 in the Saints’ last three Week 1 game, and New Orleans has scored the second-most points in season openers in that span. This should be a high-scoring affair between two future Hall of Fame quarterbacks and two offensive-minded coaches.

Bet the OVER 49.5 (-110) and expect to see a lot of points on the board.

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Houston Texans at Kansas City Chiefs: O/U 55.5

The highest point total of Week 1 belongs to the Texans and Chiefs at 55.5, which shouldn’t be a surprise. The Chiefs can easily put up 35 points on a Houston defense not exactly flush with talent, and QB Deshaun Watson can score in a hurry for the Texans.

It’s a lot of points to cover, but the Chiefs have scored more Week 1 points than any team in the NFL since 2017 and the Over is 3-0 in such games. Houston is 10th on that list.

Bet the OVER 55.5 (-110).

Chicago Bears at Detroit Lions: O/U 44.5

It’s not yet clear who will be the Bears’ starting quarterback, but neither Mitchell Trubisky nor Nick Foles is a great option. Either way, their offense shouldn’t be all that explosive. Detroit still has QB Matthew Stafford and WR Kenny Golladay, but the Bears defense is fearsome.

I’m taking the UNDER 44.5 (-110), even with a lower point projection. There’s just too much uncertainty with the Bears on offense and Detroit’s offense could have some trouble against Khalil Mack and Co.

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Week 1 NFL betting lines up at BetMGM: Chiefs, 49ers among biggest favorites

Looking at the early NFL Week 1 betting lines for the 2020 season at BetMGM Sportsbook.

The early Week 1 NFL betting lines and odds are up at BetMGM following the release of the 2020 schedule Thursday night. Sports bettors now have several months to browse and track the lines in search of the best early value before training camps open and rosters begin to finalize.

Getting in on these early lines and other NFL futures odds can help pass the time with the sports world on a continued pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Also see – 2020 NFL Schedule: 5 best games for betting

Week 1 NFL betting lines: Thursday and early Sunday slate

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Odds last updated Friday, May 8 at 1:20 p.m. ET.

Houston Texans at Kansas City Chiefs – Thursday, Sept. 10 (8:20 p.m. ET)

Moneyline: Chiefs -500 | Texans +375

Against the spread: Chiefs -10 (-110) | Texans +10 (-110)

Total: 55.5 Over: -110 Under: -110

New York Jets at Buffalo Bills – Sunday, Sept. 13 (1 p.m. ET)

Moneyline: Bills -264 | Jets +215

Against the spread: Bills -6.5 (-110) | Jets +6.5 (-110)

Total: 41.5 O: -110 U: -110

Philadelphia Eagles at Washington Redskins – Sunday, Sept. 13 (1 p.m. ET)

Moneyline: Eagles -250 | Redskins +200

Against the spread: Eagles -5.5 (-110) | Redskins +5.5 (-110)

Total: 45 O: -110 U: -110

Seattle Seahawks at Atlanta Falcons – Sunday, Sept. 13 (1 p.m. ET)

Moneyline: Seahawks -129 | Falcons +105

Against the spread: Seahawks -1 (-110) | Falcons +1 (-110)

Total: 48.5 O:-110 U: -110

Miami Dolphins at New England Patriots – Sunday, Sept. 13 (1 p.m. ET)

Moneyline: Patriots -304 | Dolphins +240

Against the spread: Patriots -6.5 (-110) | Dolphins +6.5 (-110)

Total: Off the board (OTB)

Green Bay Packers at Minnesota Vikings – Sunday, Sept. 13 (1 p.m. ET)

Moneyline: Vikings -189 | Packers +155

Against the spread: Vikings -3.5 (-110) | Packers +3.5 (-110)

Total: 46.5 O: -110 U: -110

Indianapolis Colts at Jacksonville Jaguars – Sunday, Sept. 13 (1 p.m. ET)

Moneyline: Colts -303 | Jaguars +240

Against the spread: Colts -6.5 (-120) | Jaguars +6.5 (+100)

Total: 46.5 O: -110 U: -110

Chicago Bears at Detroit Lions – Sunday, Sept. 13 (1 p.m. ET)

Moneyline: Lions -130 | Bears +110

Against the spread: Lions -1.5 (-110) | Bears +1.5 (-110)

Total: 44.5 O: -110 U: -110

Cleveland Browns at Baltimore Ravens – Sunday, Sept. 13 (1 p.m. ET)

Moneyline: Ravens -358 | Browns +280

Against the spread: Ravens -7.5 (-110) | Browns +7.5 (-110)

Total: 49.5 O: -110 U: -110

Las Vegas Raiders at Carolina Panthers – Sunday, Sept. 13 (1 p.m. ET)

Moneyline: Raiders -120 | Panthers +100

Against the spread: Raiders -1.5 (+100) | Panthers +1.5 (-120)

Total: 46 O: -110 U: -110

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Week 1 NFL betting lines: Late Sunday slate

Los Angeles Chargers at Cincinnati Bengals – Sunday, Sept. 13 (4:05 p.m. ET)

Moneyline: Chargers -182 | Bengals +150

Against the spread: Chargers -3.5 (-110) | Bengals +3.5 (-110)

Total: 46.5 O: -110 U: -110

Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New Orleans Saints – Sunday, Sept. 13 (4:25 p.m. ET)

Moneyline: Saints -189 | Buccaneers +155

Against the spread: Saints -3.5 (-110) | Buccaneers +3.5 (-110)

Total: 49.5 O: -110 U: -110

Arizona Cardinals at San Francisco 49ers – Sunday, Sept. 13 (4:25 p.m. ET)

Moneyline: 49ers -400 | Cardinals +310

Against the spread: 49ers -8.5 (-110) | Cardinals +8.5 (-110)

Total: 45.5 O: -110 U: -110

Dallas Cowboys at Los Angeles Rams – Sunday, Sept. 13 (8:20 p.m. ET)

Moneyline: Cowboys -143 | Rams +120

Against the spread: Cowboys -2.5 (-110) | Rams +2.5 (-110)

Total: 50.5 O: -110 U: -110

Week 1 NFL betting lines: Monday doubleheader

Pittsburgh Steelers at New York Giants – Monday, Sept. 14 (7:15 p.m. ET)

Moneyline: Steelers -162 | Giants +135

Against the spread: Steelers -3 (-110) | Giants +3 (-110)

Total: 48.5 O: -110 U: -110

Tennessee Titans at Denver Broncos – Monday, Sept. 14 (10:10 p.m. ET)

Moneyline: Broncos -154 | Titans +130

Against the spread: Broncos -1.5 (-110) | Titans +1.5 (-110)

Total: 42.5 O: -110 U: -110

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Broncos are considered 1.5-point favorites vs. Titans in Week 1

The Broncos are considered slight favorites against the Titans in Week 1.

The Denver Broncos are considered 1.5-point home favorites against the Tennessee Titans in Week 1 of the 2020 NFL season, according to BetMGM. The over/under for combined points in the game has been set at 42.5.

Last season, the Broncos defeated the Titans 16-0 at home. Denver and Tennessee have made plenty of changes to their rosters since then.

The Titans benched Marcus Mariota against the Broncos last fall and turned to Ryan Tannehill. Tennessee went on to reach the playoffs with Tannehill leading the way and he received a four-year contract extension this offseason.

Related: Denver Broncos 2020 schedule. 

Joe Flacco started Denver’s first eight games last year before suffering a season-ending neck injury. Drew Lock started the Broncos’ final five games of the year and he will remain the starter going into the 2020 season.

In March, Denver traded a seventh-round draft pick to the Titans in exchange for defensive lineman Jurrell Casey. He will face his former team in his first regular season game with the Broncos on Sept. 14 on ESPN.

Dating back to the days of the Houston Oilers, Tennessee owns a 23-18-1 advantage in the all-time series history against Denver.

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Packers to open 2020 season in Minnesota against Vikings

The Packers will kick off the 2020 season with a trip to U.S. Bank Stadium to play the Vikings in Minneapolis.

The Green Bay Packers’ defense of the NFC North title will begin in the same venue where Matt LaFleur’s team celebrated clinching the division title last December.

The Packers are scheduled to open the 2020 season with a trip to Minnesota to play Mike Zimmer and the Vikings in Week 1.

Amazingly, the Packers have never played in Minnesota to start the regular season.

The Packers swept the Vikings home and away last season. They held on for a 21-16 win over their purple-clad visitors at Lambeau Field in September and then clinched the NFC North title with a 23-10 win at U.S. Bank Stadium in primetime in Week 16.

The victory was the Packers’ first at the new venue, which opened in Minneapolis in 2016.

The Packers forced five turnovers and rushed for 328 yards in the two wins over the Vikings in 2019.

The Vikings finished in second place in the division at 10-6, earning the sixth seed in the NFC. They beat the New Orleans Saints on the road in the wildcard round and then lost to the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium in the divisional round. Zimmer’s team went through a makeover of sorts this offseason, with receiver Stefon Diggs, cornerback Xavier Rhodes, defensive lineman Linval Joseph and cornerback Trae Waynes all departing.

Last year, the Packers opened the LaFleur era with a 10-3 win over the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. This will be the first time since the NFL went to a divisional format in 1967 that the Packers have played a divisional opponent on the road in Week 1 in back-to-back years.

Week 1 games in the NFL may need modification as the start of the regular season approaches and the country’s long-term response to the coronavirus comes into focus. Playing games without fans – a potential break for the Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium – is a possibility.

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Cowboys open as 2.5-point favorites in Week 1 vs Rams

The Dallas Cowboys apparently are going to be heavy betting favorites early in the 2020 season. Everyone already knew who each team was going to play over the course of the season, but with the NFL schedule now released, sports books know when those …

The Dallas Cowboys apparently are going to be heavy betting favorites early in the 2020 season. Everyone already knew who each team was going to play over the course of the season, but with the NFL schedule now released, sports books know when those matchups will take place. Pandemic stay-at-home orders willing, the Cowboys are going to kickoff the season and christen the Los Angeles Rams’ new SoFi Stadium in Week 1.

The Sunday Night football matchup was one of our 6 likely primetime matchups and will feature what’s expected to be two high-octane offenses. The sports books are licking their lips at all of the possible prop bets, but the line is interesting to say the least. Traveling on the road, Dallas opens -2.5 according to the MGM Sportsbook.

The 50.5 over-under stands as the highest total on Sunday, only surpassed on opening weekend by the Thursday Night contest when the Houston Texans travel to Kansas City to take on the defending Super Bowl champion Chiefs.

The Rams are undergoing a bit of a makeover on offense, releasing star running back Todd Gurley and trading away wideout Brandin Cooks. Without a first-round pick, the Rams waited until the second round and selected RB Cam Akers from Florida State to replace Gurley and Florida’s Van Jefferson to replace Cooks.

Dallas has been lauded for their draft class, and will roll out rookie CeeDee Lamb to join with Amari Cooper and Michael Gallup to take on a secondary led by Jalen Ramsey, acquired in a trade during the 2019 season.

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Don’t get excited for a Texans-Chiefs rematch in Week 1

The Houston Texans and Kansas City Chiefs may not meet in Week 1, according to a latest report from the Touchdown Wire.

Looking forward to the Houston Texans getting a shot at taking on the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs in Arrowhead Stadium?

Don’t expect the rematch to happen during Week 1.

According to NFL insider John Clayton via Doug Farrar of the Touchdown Wire, as part of the NFL’s contingencies in case the COVID-19 pandemic affects the regular season, the first four games of the 2020 season will be inter-conference games across the board.

That means the Texans will likely play their entire NFC North slate of games in the first four weeks. If the NFL has to cancel games leading up to the eventual kickoff, having inter-conference games on the chopping block won’t be so deleterious to all the tiebreaker scenarios.

The 2020 NFL schedule releases at 7:00 p.m. Central Time on NFL Network Thursday night. In addition to playing their AFC South foes and the AFC North and NFC North, the Texans are slated to play the Chiefs and New England Patriots as their same-place finisher games.

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Former Chiefs players among top performers in XFL Week 1

Keep an eye on some of these XFL standouts who were formerly with the Kansas City Chiefs.

As we gear up for Week 2 of the XFL’s 2020 relaunch, we’re taking a look back at some of the top performers from Week 1.

Your Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs have several former players appearing in this league. You can find the full list of those players here. Some of those players were among the top performers in Week 1 of the XFL. Here’s a look at the stats from those players after the first week of XFL play.

  • New York Guardians QB Matt McGloin: 15-for-29 182 yards and one touchdown.
  • Los Angeles Wildcats WR Nelson Spruce: 11 receptions for 103 yards.
  • DC Defenders WR Rashad Ross: Two receptions for 53 yards and one touchdown.
  • Tampa Bay Vipers WR Jalen Tolliver: Three receptions for 47 yards.
  • New York Guardians LB D’Juan Hines: Seven tackles, two passes defended and one forced fumble
  • DC Defenders EDGE Jonathan Massaquoi: Three tackles, two tackles for loss, and one sack.
  • New York Guardians DB Andrew Soroh: Two tackles, one QB hit, one interception and one pass defended.

Why is it important to keep tabs on some of these standouts who were formerly with the Chiefs? Kansas City was the last NFL stop for several players such as Soroh, Hines, Massaquoi, Tolliver and McGloin. Some of these players could be in line for NFL opportunities following the XFL season and perhaps even in Kansas City.

Back when the AAF folded, the Chiefs looked back to a standout player in DB Keith Reaser, who was with Kansas City in 2017. He was signed to a one-year deal but suffered a season-ending injury ahead of the 2019 season. Don’t put it past Brett Veach and the Chiefs’ front office to take a look at the players in the XFL, especially those who play at a spot viewed as a position of need.

XFL Week 1: Important details, TV schedule and how to stream online

How to watch, stream, and more important details about Week 1 of XFL football.

Football, once again, no longer ends in February.

The XFL has returned for a second time and has a shot at redemption. The league is composed of eight teams that are compiled of former NFL players and NFL hopefuls. The league has put its own twist on football, with several interesting rules changes.

Many former Chiefs are littered throughout XFL rosters. You can find a list of those players here and which team Chiefs Kingdom voted to root for here.

Below are important game details for each of the XFL Week 1 games. If you have questions, reach out to us on Twitter @TheChiefsWire.

Seattle Dragons at DC Defenders

When: Saturday, Feb. 8th, 1:00 p.m. CT

Where: Audi Field – Washington, DC

Rosters: Dragons | Defenders

TV: ABC

Live stream: fuboTV (try it for free)

Los Angeles Wildcats at Houston Roughnecks

When: Saturday, Feb. 8th, 4:00 p.m. CT

Where: TDECU Stadium – Houston, TX

Rosters: Wildcats | Roughnecks

TV: FOX

Live stream: fuboTV (try it for free)

Tampa Bay Vipers at New York Guardians

When: Sunday, Feb. 9th, 1:00 p.m. CT

Where: MetLife Stadium – East Rutherford, NJ

Rosters: Vipers | Guardians

TV: FOX

Live stream: fuboTV (try it for free)

St. Louis BattleHawks at Dallas Renegades

When: Sunday, Feb. 9th, 1:00 p.m. CT

Where: Globe Life Park – Arlington, TX

Rosters: BattleHawks | Renegades

TV: ESPN

Live stream: fuboTV (try it for free)