NFLStats2026 · Wk 1

Week 1 matchups

Model projections from opponent-adjusted EPA ratings plus 1.5 points of home field, compared with the market. Edges are z-score differences between an offense and the defense it faces.

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Week 1 · 5:18 - 4thKC -2.5 · O/U 42.5
Broncos0-0 · Pwr +0.0
1031
Chiefs0-0 · Pwr +0.0
DEN ball · 2nd & 15 at DEN 22
KC 54% model · mkt KC 54%proj 23–24
Week 1 · FinalSEA -3.0 · O/U 44.5
Patriots0-1 · Pwr −1.5
1013
Seahawks1-0 · Pwr +1.5
SEA 63% model · mkt SEA 60%proj 20–25
Red zone -4.3Rushing attack -4.2
Week 1 · FinalLA -3.5 · O/U 47.5
49ers1-0 · Pwr +5.2
277
Rams0-1 · Pwr −5.2
SF 75% model · mkt LA 66%proj 27–18
Success rate +3.6Pass protection vs pressure -3.2
Week 1 · Final/OTDET -7.0 · O/U 49.5
Saints0-1 · Pwr +0.6
3031
Lions1-0 · Pwr −0.6
DET 51% model · mkt DET 73%proj 23–23
Ball security vs takeaways -1.8Pass protection vs pressure -1.1
Week 1 · FinalBUF -1.5 · O/U 44.5
Bills1-0 · Pwr +2.6
3631
Texans0-1 · Pwr −2.6
BUF 61% model · mkt BUF 50%proj 29–26
Early downs +3.1Explosive plays +3.0
Week 1 · FinalBAL -3.0 · O/U 48.5
Ravens1-0 · Pwr +5.5
4123
Colts0-1 · Pwr −5.5
BAL 76% model · mkt BAL 59%proj 28–18
Passing attack -3.2Pass protection vs pressure -2.9
Week 1 · FinalCIN -3.5 · O/U 50.5
Buccaneers0-1 · Pwr −1.0
2733
Bengals1-0 · Pwr +1.0
CIN 60% model · mkt CIN 64%proj 20–24
Ball security vs takeaways -5.5Rushing attack +2.6
Week 1 · FinalCHI -3.0 · O/U 47.5
Bears1-0 · Pwr +2.9
5937
Panthers0-1 · Pwr −2.9
CHI 63% model · mkt CHI 60%proj 31–27
Points per drive +4.3Overall efficiency +3.5
Week 1 · FinalJAX -8.5 · O/U 40.5
Browns0-1 · Pwr −6.5
1034
Jaguars1-0 · Pwr +6.5
JAX 86% model · mkt JAX 79%proj 17–32
Success rate +4.3Red zone -4.3
Week 1 · FinalTEN -1.5 · O/U 39.5
Jets1-0 · Pwr +3.4
2310
Titans0-1 · Pwr −3.4
NYJ 65% model · mkt TEN 52%proj 26–20
Pass protection vs pressure +3.1Points per drive -2.5
Week 1 · FinalPIT -6.5 · O/U 40.5
Falcons0-1 · Pwr −1.3
1320
Steelers1-0 · Pwr +1.3
PIT 62% model · mkt PIT 72%proj 13–17
Passing attack -4.6Overall efficiency -3.8
Week 1 · FinalLAC -8.5 · O/U 47.5
Cardinals1-0 · Pwr +3.9
2614
Chargers0-1 · Pwr −3.9
ARI 68% model · mkt LAC 79%proj 26–20
Rushing attack -3.1Ball security vs takeaways +2.4
Week 1 · FinalLV -3.0 · O/U 40.5
Dolphins0-1 · Pwr −2.7
1327
Raiders1-0 · Pwr +2.7
LV 69% model · mkt LV 60%proj 16–23
Rushing attack -3.6Success rate -3.0
Week 1 · FinalMIN -1.5 · O/U 46.5
Packers0-1 · Pwr −3.2
2239
Vikings1-0 · Pwr +3.2
MIN 72% model · mkt MIN 53%proj 18–26
Pass protection vs pressure -4.6Rushing attack -4.1
Week 1 · FinalPHI -6.0 · O/U 43.5
Commanders0-1 · Pwr +0.4
2224
Eagles1-0 · Pwr −0.4
PHI 52% model · mkt PHI 68%proj 24–25
Success rate -3.1Pass protection vs pressure +2.8
Week 1 · FinalDAL -3.0 · O/U 47.5
Cowboys0-1 · Pwr −1.2
2028
Giants1-0 · Pwr +1.2
NYG 61% model · mkt DAL 60%proj 29–33
Third down +5.4Explosive plays -4.4

Model vs market

The model is deliberately simple: adjusted EPA ratings scaled to points. Treat edges as a conversation starter, not a betting system.

GameScoreHome spreadModel marginSpread edgeO/UModel totalTotal edgeHome WP (model)Home WP (market)
DEN @ KC−2.5+1.5−1.042.547.2+4.754%54%
NE @ SEA10–13−3.0+4.5+1.544.544.5+0.063%60%
SF @ LA27–7−3.5−9.0−12.547.545.2−2.325%66%
NO @ DET30–31−7.0+0.3−6.749.545.9−3.651%73%
BUF @ HOU36–31+1.5−3.7−2.244.554.9+10.439%50%
BAL @ IND41–23+3.0−9.4−6.448.545.7−2.824%41%
TB @ CIN27–33−3.5+3.6+0.150.544.1−6.460%64%
CHI @ CAR59–37+3.0−4.3−1.347.558.5+11.037%40%
CLE @ JAX10–34−8.5+14.5+6.040.548.8+8.386%79%
NYJ @ TEN23–10−1.5−5.2−6.739.545.8+6.335%52%
ATL @ PIT13–20−6.5+4.2−2.340.530.8−9.762%72%
ARI @ LAC26–14−8.5−6.2−14.747.545.4−2.132%79%
MIA @ LV13–27−3.0+6.9+3.940.539.3−1.269%60%
GB @ MIN22–39−1.5+7.9+6.446.543.4−3.172%53%
WAS @ PHI22–24−6.0+0.7−5.343.548.3+4.852%68%
DAL @ NYG20–28+3.0+3.8+6.847.562.1+14.661%40%