There are no double-digit favorites on the NFL schedule for Week 1, and only one team is favored by a touchdown or more in the Week 1 NFL odds. This adds complexity for fans competing in NFL office pools with friends and colleagues. And with seven games with spreads of three points or less, choosing an NFL office pool can be a tedious task. Office pools are one of the most exciting ways to follow the action for every game during the 2024 NFL season, but Week 1 can be one of the most difficult weeks to predict.
Kansas City and Baltimore will open the season with a matchup between the top two teams in the AFC. The Chiefs will be looking to avoid losing their season opener for the second straight year. With Kansas City and Baltimore being 2.5-point favorites on the NFL odds board, this could be the toughest of the NFL office pool picks for Week 1. If you're up for it, CBS Sports has the perfect matchups to keep you glued to the screen all season long.
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Here's one team to root for during the NFL's opening week: SportsLine's advanced computer model, which simulates every NFL game 10,000 times, predicts the New Orleans Saints to win at home against the Carolina Panthers.
Carolina finished last season with a 2-15 record, the worst team in the NFL, and was soundly defeated in both meetings with New Orleans. The Panthers focused on strengthening their offensive line in the offseason, but lost key edge rusher Brian Barnes in the process. While the offense may take a step forward, the defense is likely to take a step back.
The Saints' offense is led by veteran quarterback Derek Carr, star running back Alvin Kamara and promising wide receivers Chris Olave and Rashid Shahid. Carolina needs more time to beef up its roster, especially before competing against the NFL's best teams in Week 1. The SportsLine model is confident New Orleans will win handily, with the Saints having nearly an 80% chance of winning in our latest simulation. Join the pool now to lock in your predictions.
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