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The Week 1 call sheet is set

An AI pick for every NFL game — side or total, line, confidence and the reasoning — published before kickoff and graded in public after: win rate, profit and ROI by week, by bet type and by confidence band. Safe, Value and Longshot parlays each Friday. Nothing is quietly dropped.

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Week 1 opens Wednesday, Sep 9 · 8:20 PM ET. Every pick is published before kickoff.

Week 1 pick board

5 of 16 picks

Latest desk state · 4 games reviewed · no calls changed

Aug 14, 6:48 AM EDT

  • Minnesota Vikings +1.5

    Spreadline +1.5 · -110

    Conf64%
    ReviewedPick and confidence unchangedAug 14, 6:48 AM EDT

    Green Bay PackersMinnesota VikingsSun 4:25 PM ET

  • Cincinnati Bengals -3.5

    Spreadline -3.5 · -110

    Conf63%
    InitialInitial call · original review time unavailableReview time unavailable

    Tampa Bay BuccaneersCincinnati BengalsSun 1:00 PM ET

  • Dallas Cowboys -2.5

    Spreadline -2.5 · -115

    Conf63%
    InitialInitial call · original review time unavailableReview time unavailable

    Dallas CowboysNew York GiantsSun 8:20 PM ET

  • Pittsburgh Steelers -3

    Spreadline -3 · -110

    Conf62%
    ReviewedPick and confidence unchangedAug 14, 6:48 AM EDT

    Atlanta FalconsPittsburgh SteelersSun 1:00 PM ET

  • Seattle Seahawks -3.5

    Spreadline -3.5 · -110

    Conf61%
    ReviewedPick and confidence unchangedAug 14, 6:48 AM EDT

    New England PatriotsSeattle SeahawksWed 8:20 PM ET

Full Week 1 boardAll 16 picks, analysis and parlays

Latest prediction update

20 ledger events

Prediction-impact news

6 reviewed sources
  • Reviewed · no changeReviewed Aug 14, 6:48 AM EDT

    The NFL scheduled 49ers–Rams for Melbourne Cricket Ground.

    Review: The neutral-site fact was already reflected in the call. It adds no verified basis for a pick or confidence change.

    Limit: The schedule does not quantify travel effects, remove home-field value, or prove the selected side.

  • Reviewed · no changeReviewed Aug 14, 6:48 AM EDT

    Seattle reported all five 2025 offensive-line starters back in camp.

    Review: Returning line continuity supports the existing Seattle lean, but the report does not justify moving the pick or 61% confidence.

    Limit: The team report does not establish each lineman’s Week 1 availability or quantify a matchup edge.

  • Reviewed · no changeReviewed Aug 14, 6:48 AM EDT

    Pittsburgh’s initial depth chart lists Aaron Rodgers as QB1.

    Review: The listed role supports the existing Pittsburgh call, but it does not support a larger spread edge or confidence change.

    Limit: An initial depth chart is not a Week 1 health designation and does not prove performance or a quantified edge.

Key players

4 material players
  • Aaron Rodgers

    Pittsburgh Steelers · QB

    ReviewedAs of Aug 5, 4:30 PM EDT

    Listed QB1 on Pittsburgh’s initial depth chart

    Why it matters: The starting quarterback role shapes Pittsburgh’s offensive plan and reduces one major Week 1 role question.

    Model impact: Supports Pittsburgh -3. No confidence change; the depth chart does not prove Week 1 health or performance.

  • Jalon Walker

    Atlanta Falcons · OLB

    ReviewedAs of Aug 6, 5:40 PM EDT

    Reserve/injured · out for the 2026 season

    Why it matters: Walker’s absence removes a young edge defender from Atlanta’s front and reduces its pass-rush depth.

    Model impact: Supports Pittsburgh -3. No confidence change because the source does not quantify the absence in points.

  • Kyler Murray

    Minnesota Vikings · QB

    ReviewedAs of Aug 11, 3:00 PM EDT

    Named Minnesota’s starting quarterback

    Why it matters: A named starter reduces role uncertainty at the position that drives Minnesota’s offense.

    Model impact: Supports Minnesota +1.5. No confidence change; the announcement does not establish Week 1 health or output.

  • Micah Parsons

    Green Bay Packers · EDGE

    ReviewedAs of Aug 5, 9:35 AM EDT

    Week 1 absence projected; no firm return date

    Why it matters: Parsons is central to Green Bay’s pass rush; his projected absence lowers that unit’s Week 1 ceiling.

    Model impact: Supports Minnesota +1.5. No confidence change, and the public source is not an official game designation.

Last season, on the record

172-118-459.3% win rate

+$1,297.47 profit · +4.4% ROI on $29,400 risked

Every 2025 pick stayed on the sheet — wins, losses and all 4 pushes, graded to the cent with the same math the live season uses.

Raiders 2026 slate

7 home · 10 away · bye wk 13
  • 1vs Miami DolphinsSun Sep 13 · 4:25 p.m. ETFOX
  • 2@ Los Angeles ChargersSun Sep 20 · 4:05 p.m. ETCBS
  • 3@ New Orleans SaintsSun Sep 27 · 4:25 p.m. ETCBS
  • 4vs Kansas City ChiefsSun Oct 4 · 4:25 p.m. ETCBS
  • 5@ New England PatriotsSun Oct 11 · 1:00 p.m. ETCBS
  • 6vs Buffalo BillsSun Oct 18 · 4:25 p.m. ETCBS
  • 7vs Los Angeles RamsSun Oct 25 · 4:25 p.m. ETFOX
  • 8@ New York JetsSun Nov 1 · 1:00 p.m. ETFOX
  • 9@ San Francisco 49ersSun Nov 8 · 4:05 p.m. ETCBS
  • 10vs Seattle SeahawksSun Nov 15 · 4:05 p.m. ETCBS
  • 11@ Denver BroncosSun Nov 22 · 4:25 p.m. ETCBS
  • 12@ Cleveland BrownsSun Nov 29 · 1:00 p.m. ETFOX
  • 13Bye week
  • 14vs Los Angeles ChargersSun Dec 13 · 4:05 p.m. ETCBS
  • 15vs Denver BroncosSun Dec 20 · 4:25 p.m. ETCBS
  • 16@ Tennessee TitansSun Dec 27 · 4:05 p.m. ETFOX
  • 17@ Arizona CardinalsSun Jan 3 · 4:05 p.m. ETCBS
  • 18@ Kansas City ChiefsTBD TBD · TBDTBD

All times subject to NFL flexible scheduling. Week 18 date/time TBD.

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