NFL Week 1 Betting Previews
Early NFL Betting Lines Favor Vikings and Titans in Key Week 1 Matchups
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The Packers-Vikings game is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, at 4:25 p.m. ET at U.S. Bank Stadium and will air on CBS; the betting total is 46 points.
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Green Bay finished the preseason 2-1, while Minnesota went 1-2; the Vikings lost their final two preseason games to Baltimore and Denver.
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The Jets-Titans matchup is set for 1 p.m. ET on CBS at Nissan Stadium, with an over/under of 39 points; Tennessee is listed at -129 on the moneyline and New York at +107.
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Tennessee’s defense allowed 28.1 points per game in 2025, and Gus Bradley has been tasked with improving that unit under the Titans’ revamped staff.
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The Titans went 2-1 in the preseason, beating San Francisco and Seattle before losing their finale to Chicago, while the Jets finished 1-2.
The 2026 NFL season kicks off with tight betting lines in two Week 1 matchups that pit teams with contrasting trajectories. The Minnesota Vikings, led by new starting quarterback Kyler Murray, open as one-point home favorites over the Green Bay Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday, September 13, with a total of 46 points. Yahoo Sports also highlighted the Tennessee Titans favored by 1.5 points over the New York Jets, a matchup between two teams that both stumbled to 3-14 records last season.
Vikings Enter New Era Against Defending NFC North Winners
Minnesota's offseason acquisition of Kyler Murray signals a fresh start for the Vikings. The Packers, meanwhile, enter as defending division champions after a winning 2025 campaign and arrive with a new defensive coaching staff under Matt LaFleur's leadership. Green Bay outpaced Minnesota in preseason play, finishing 2-1 compared to the Vikings' 1-2 record. Minnesota dropped their final two preseason games to Baltimore and Denver, signaling potential chemistry issues heading into the regular season.
Titans Rebuild With Cam Ward as Second-Year QB
Tennessee enters Week 1 with revamped leadership and Cam Ward returning for his second season under center. The Titans beat San Francisco and Seattle in preseason but lost their finale to Chicago, finishing 2-1. A major concern looms over Tennessee's defense: the unit allowed 28.1 points per game in 2025, the second-worst in the league. Defensive coordinator Gus Bradley now faces the challenge of turning that struggling unit around under a completely new coaching staff.
Jets Face Uphill Battle Behind Aaron Glenn and Geno Smith
The New York Jets enter Aaron Glenn's second season as head coach with Geno Smith returning at quarterback and Frank Reich leading the offensive scheme. New York finished the preseason 1-2, mirroring their 3-14 regular season record from 2025. At +107 on the moneyline versus Tennessee's -129 odds, the betting market gives the Jets only a 49% implied win probability. The game tips off at 1 p.m. ET at Nissan Stadium with an over/under of 39 points.
Early Betting Action Shows Confidence in Favorites
Sportsbooks have priced both favorites tightly, with the Vikings at -120 and the Titans at -129 on the moneyline. These narrow spreads reflect genuine uncertainty heading into the 2026 season, especially for Minnesota, which struggled in preseason. The Vikings-Packers game is scheduled for 4:25 p.m. ET on CBS, while the Jets-Titans matchup airs earlier on the same network. Early bettors will need to weigh preseason momentum against the full rosters and coaching changes each team brings to Week 1.
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