NFL Week 1 odds: Making a case to bet the underdog

After another offseason of trades, contract disputes and training camp stories, NFL Week 1 is upon us. We take a look at some games to bet the underdog in NFL Week 1.

Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears (-3)

The Packers have a revamped offense behind MVP candidate Aaron Rodgers and first-time head coach Matt LaFleur. Could trip up a terrific Bears defense without film on them.

Atlanta Falcons at Minnesota Vikings (-4)

The Falcons are going to bounce back after an injury-riddled season. The Vikings are good, but the Falcons are more than capable of covering the spread if not outright winning.

Baltimore Ravens (-7) at Miami Dolphins

The Ravens don’t have a powerful offense to say the least. Miami can keep this close and cover.

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Buffalo Bills at New York Jets (-3)

Buffalo has more than enough talent defensively to stifle the Jets. if Josh Allen makes some plays, the Bills are capable of a road win here.

Kansas City Chiefs (-3.5) at Jacksonville Jaguars

The Chiefs are insanely powerful offensively, but the Jaguars might have the league’s best defense. Jacksonville has the capability to keep this close and maybe win late.

Los Angeles Rams (-2.5) at Carolina Panthers

The Panthers are at home and have Cam Newton, an MVP-level quarterback. If Carolina has a healthy version of Cam, look out.

Tennessee Titans at Cleveland Browns (-5.5)

The Titans had a better team last year and if Marcus Mariota takes a leap, could certainly win the AFC South. Cleveland, at this point, is hype without results.

Washington Redskins at Philadelphia Eagles (-10)

Ten points is a huge spread, especially in Week 1. If the Redskins have some clever designs and a little luck, they can cover the points.

Cincinnati Bengals at Seattle Seahawks (-9.5)

Seattle is clearly the better team, but the Bengals have shown the ability to score. Also, new head coach Zac Taylor is familiar with the Seahawks after coaching with the Rams.

Indianapolis Colts at Los Angeles Chargers (-6.5)

The Colts were a Super Bowl contender before Andrew Luck retired. He’s gone, but Jacoby Brissett can play and the rest of the roster is solid.

Detroit Lions (-2.5) at Arizona Cardinals

Arizona is at home and will have a charged-up crowd to see Kyler Murray. Also, no film on Kliff Kingsbury’s offense could spell trouble for Detroit.

New York Giants at Dallas Cowboys (-7)

The Giants know the Cowboys as well as any team. They’ll need some wrinkles in their scheme, but they could keep this closer than seven points.

San Francisco 49ers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (EVEN)

Let’s say the Bucs are the underdog since they aren’t laying points at home. The 49ers haven’t proven anything under Kyle Shanahan, and Bruce Arians should have the offense humming.

Pittsburgh Steelers at New England Patriots (-5.5)

The Steelers have been the most slept-on team in the NFL this offseason. They’ll come out with plenty to prove and have a great chance to cover if not pull the upset.

Houston Texans at New Orleans Saints (-7)

Houston finally has a left tackle. It also has a healthy Will Fuller. The Saints likely win, but this could be a shootout with the Texans covering.

Denver Broncos (-1) at Oakland Raiders

The Raiders have the better offense and are at home in the last Oakland home-opener we may ever see. Tough spot for the Broncos.