Tom Brady’s importance to the New England Patriots has been clearly evidenced by the adjustment of NFL Week 1 odds soon after the recent announcement of his four-game suspension due to his alleged involvement in the Deflategate scandal. Immediately after the announcement was made, the NFL odds of the Patriots-Steelers Week 1 matchup made a full 5-point jump, with Pats dropping from 6-point favorites to a 1-point favorite in the game.
Big Ben capitalizes on the absence of Brady, Darrelle Revis and Brandon Browner to eke out a win. Final: Pittsburgh 30, NE 27.
Aaron Rodgers continues with his stellar record at Soldier Field (no loss since 2010) by leading the Packers to victory. Final: Green Bay 25, Chicago 14.
Kansas City kick-starts its season with tight upset win over the Texans in a low-scoring clash. Final: Kansas 18, Houston 15
Leonard Williams makes his NFL debut with a solid performance, helping the Jets take down the Browns rather comfortably. Final: NY Jets 23, Cleveland 9.
The home advantage and Buffalo’s improved defense sticks it out to beat the Colts, in spite of a solid game by Andrew Luck. Final: Buffalo 28, Indianapolis 24
Ndamukong Suh runs his mouth before the game and then makes his debut with a strong performance, helping the Dolphins ease past Washington. Final: Miami 30, Washington 15.
Dante Fowler and T.J. Yeldon impress in their pro debuts, frustrate the Panthers, and eke out a surprise win over Panthers. Final: Jacksonville 25, Carolina 24.
This game will be closer than most people expect it to be, with Nick Foles and Todd Gurley featuring strongly for St. Louis, but once again, Seattle’s solid defense carries the team to a narrow road win. Final: Seattle 20, St. Louis 18.
Drew Brees and Carson Palmer trade blows in a thrilling encounter, with the Saints emerging as the victors in the end. Final: New Orleans 33, Arizona 30
Melvin Gordon makes an immediate impact for the Chargers, helping them to better the stubborn Lions. Final: San Diego 28, Detroit 20.
It doesn’t get better than this! After a hyped-up media frenzy about the clash between Tennessee’s Marcus Mariota and Tampa Bay’s Jameis Winston, the two top-2 draft picks square it off and Winston gets the W. Final: Tampa Bay 23, Tennessee 19.
Oakland shows some sparks of brilliance, foretelling an improved season for them. Still, Cincinnati proves to be too hot and claims their first road win of the season. Final: Cincinnati 28, Oakland 20.
Baltimore’s greatly improved squad sounds a warning in the league with an upset victory over Peyton Manning and the Broncos. Final: Baltimore 28, Denver 24.
Even with the effects of Demarco Murray’s absence being felt by Dallas, the Cowboys manage to hold off the Giants in a back-and-forth affair. Final: Dallas 35, NY Giants 30.
Chip Kelly’s off-season investments start to pay off as the Eagles hand Dann Quinn his first loss as Atlanta’s coach. Final: Philadelphia 40, Atlanta 28.
Jim Harbaugh smiles from afar as the Viking s terrorize San Francisco at home, condemning new Coach Jim Tomsula to his first loss with the 49ers. Final: Minnesota 23, San Francisco 21
THIS JUST IN: The NFLPA has filed an appeal of Tom Brady’s 4-game suspension. pic.twitter.com/qoQ2WJmeTq
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