One of the most anticipated weeks in the NFL is Week 1, the week that can determine which teams made improvements to their team compared to last season. The team that is mostly watched during week 1 will always be the defending Super Bowl champions. This is why week 1 is the most anticipated week in the NFL aside from rivalry games and games that may determine whether or not they will reach the postseason. It is also good to look at the betting moneyline odds for the underdog as listed below to see who is favoirte by alot.

Below is the complete NFL Week 1 schedule along with predictions.

Minnesota Vikings (0-0) vs. New Orleans Saints (0-0)

NFL Betting Line: +4½ (48½)

In the 2010-2011 NFL season opener the defending Super Bowl XLIV Champion New Orleans Saints are set to open the season against the team they defeated to reach the Super Bowl, the Minnesota Vikings. The Minnesota Vikings are looking for revenge against the team who spoiled their chances at a Super Bowl ring.

NFL FREE PICK: Minnesota Vikings +4½ (OVER)

The Vikings who successfully convinced veteran quarterback Bret Favre to return for another season in another attempt at a Super Bowl ring will definitely be a major contender in the NFC.The Vikings are likely to take the NFC has many rivalry games such as, the Dallas Cowboys and the Washington Redskins. In the Redskins looking to rebuild a team under new coach Mike Shanahan along with veteran quarterback Donovan McNabb and a force of running backs to help the Redskins recover from their past slumps. Many people are picking America’s team, the Dallas Cowboys to win in their season opener against the Redskins.
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Carolina Panthers (0-0) vs. New York Giants (0-0)

NFL Betting Line: +7 (41)

Another team in the NFC East who will always be a contender in that division is the New York Giants led by Eli Manning. With a healthy Manning the Giants are sure to win their season opener against the Carolina Panthers. Two more teams, who have been picked to be big factors in the NFC, are the San Francisco 49ers and the Green Bay Packers. The 49ers open up against the Seattle Seahawks and the Packers will take on the Philadelphia Eagles. The 49ers and Packers have been picked so far to be the winners of NFL week 1 season opener.

NFL FREE PICK: Carolina Panthers +7 (OVER)

In the tough AFC conference there are many teams who have been named to be key teams in bringing back the Vince Lombardi trophy back to the conference. The key teams in the AFC are the Indianapolis Colts, the New England Patriots, the Cincinnati Bengals, the San Diego Chargers, the New York Jets, the Pittsburgh Steelers and the young Miami Dolphins. Each of these teams has been picked to be major factors throughout the 2010-2011 NFL season.
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Miami Dolphins (0-0) vs. Buffalo Bills (0-0)

NFL Betting Line: -3½ (38)

In the 2010-2011 NFL season opener the defending Super Bowl XLIV Champion New Orleans Saints are set to open the season against the team they defeated to reach the Super Bowl, the Minnesota Vikings. The Minnesota Vikings are looking for revenge against the team who spoiled their chances at a Super Bowl ring.

NFL FREE PICK: Miami Dolphins -3½ (UNDER)

The defending AFC champion Indianapolis Colts have been picked to win their opener against the Houston Texans. The Chargers are picked to have an easy win against the Kansas City Chiefs and the Dolphins also look to have an easy win against the Buffalo Bills. The most competitive games in the AFC are the Patriots’ opener versus the Bengals and the Jets versus the Baltimore Ravens.

The Patriots and Ravens are likely to be the victor in their season opener. On the other hand the Steelers who be without QB Ben Roethlisberger face the Atlanta Falcons. This will be a competitive game and will preview how the rest of the season will be during Roethlisberger’s suspension.

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