13 GAMES.
ONE FULL SUNDAY.

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Early Window

CHI @ CAR

Bears–Panthers

Chicago enters Week 1 expecting a real step from Caleb Williams, while Carolina is trying to prove Bryce Young’s late progress was the beginning of something, not a short flash.

4DK WATCH: Can Carolina pressure Caleb often enough to make this ugly, or does Chicago’s talent advantage make this feel like a clean opener for the Bears?

Deeper Read: Chicago wants to live in rhythm with Caleb Williams, but Carolina’s biggest path to an upset is making him hold the ball. Jaelan Phillips and Devin Lloyd give the Panthers more speed in the front seven, while Bryce Young has to punish a Bears defense that gave up too many yards last year. If this turns into a clean-pocket shootout, Chicago has more answers; if it gets muddy, Carolina can drag it into the fourth quarter.

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BAL @ IND

Ravens–Colts

Baltimore opens with Lamar Jackson and a defense under fresh direction, while Indianapolis tries to steady its offense and protect Daniel Jones against one of the tougher looks it’ll see all year.

4DK WATCH: Can Indy keep Baltimore out of takeoff mode, or does the Ravens’ pressure package start wrecking the game early?

Deeper Read: Baltimore’s opener is a test of how quickly Jesse Minter’s defense can take shape and whether Lamar Jackson immediately looks like himself again. Indianapolis can score when Daniel Jones is protected, but the Colts do not want to live in obvious passing downs against Baltimore. The first team to control early downs should control the game.

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ATL @ PIT

Falcons–Steelers

Atlanta goes in short-handed at quarterback, while Pittsburgh gets to test its veteran-heavy offense and defense against a game plan that likely leans on survival and field position.

4DK WATCH: Does Atlanta shorten the game enough to make this a fourth-quarter fight, or does Pittsburgh’s defense tilt the whole thing from jump?

Deeper Read: Atlanta’s entire script changes with Cooper Rush starting. The Falcons need manageable third downs, field position and a run game that keeps Pittsburgh from teeing off. The Steelers can be patient: Aaron Rodgers does not need to chase explosives if the defense keeps handing him short fields.

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CLE @ JAX

Browns–Jaguars

Jacksonville enters the season with bigger expectations and more continuity, while Cleveland has to prove it can still control games without the same margin for error.

4DK WATCH: Does Trevor Lawrence start fast enough to separate, or can Cleveland muddy the game up and turn this into a turnover fight?

Deeper Read: Jacksonville has the cleaner identity: Trevor Lawrence in Year 2 of Liam Coen’s system against a Cleveland roster trying to replace star power on defense and manufacture offense around Deshaun Watson. Cleveland’s best chance is to shorten the game, steal a turnover and keep Lawrence from getting comfortable on early downs.

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TB @ CIN

Buccaneers–Bengals

This one has real shootout energy if Tampa can protect Baker Mayfield long enough to keep answering Joe Burrow and Cincinnati’s elite receiving firepower.

4DK WATCH: Does Tampa have enough on offense without its full group, or do Burrow, Chase and Higgins make this feel like too much too fast?

Deeper Read: This has real shootout potential. Cincinnati’s advantage is continuity — Joe Burrow with Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins — while Tampa is still defining its post-Mike Evans passing game. If Baker Mayfield gets time, the Bucs can trade scores. If Cincinnati’s rebuilt front gets home, the Bengals can separate.

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NYJ @ TEN

Jets–Titans

The Jets bring more experience at quarterback, but Tennessee’s defensive front and home-field energy give this game a nasty trench-battle feel right away.

4DK WATCH: Can Cam Ward stay composed against a veteran defense, or does New York’s experience edge show up over four quarters?

Deeper Read: This feels like a line-of-scrimmage game. Tennessee can make Geno Smith uncomfortable with Jeffery Simmons, Jermaine Johnson II and John Franklin-Myers, but New York owns the experience edge on offense. Cam Ward does not need to win the game by himself; he needs to avoid the one or two rookie mistakes that flip field position.

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NO @ DET

Saints–Lions

Detroit should want this to feel fast and loud indoors. New Orleans would rather shorten the game and keep Tyler Shough out of obvious chase mode.

4DK WATCH: Can New Orleans control tempo with Alvin Kamara, or does Detroit’s indoor offense immediately turn this into a scoreboard test?

Deeper Read: Detroit should want tempo and points; New Orleans should want possessions shortened. Jared Goff is at his best indoors, and the Lions have enough skill talent to force Tyler Shough into a chase game. The Saints’ chance is Alvin Kamara controlling pace and their front creating pressure without blitzing.

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BUF @ HOU

Game of the Day

Buffalo and Houston have the feel of a January preview. Josh Allen, James Cook III and DJ Moore walk into one of the league’s hardest defensive tests.

4DK WATCH: Can Buffalo stay ahead of the chains, or does Houston’s pass rush drag Allen into another hero-ball game?

Deeper Read: This is the chess match of the early window. Houston has already shown it can make Josh Allen uncomfortable by compressing the pocket and forcing him into late-down hero ball. Buffalo counters with the league’s reigning rushing king in James Cook III, a new WR1 in DJ Moore and an offensive line that can keep the offense on schedule. If Buffalo stays out of third-and-long, the Bills can flip the matchup that has bothered them the last two seasons.

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Late Window

ARI @ LAC

Cardinals–Chargers

The Chargers want their offense to look more explosive immediately, while Arizona needs its young speed on defense to keep Justin Herbert from settling into a rhythm.

4DK WATCH: Does Herbert get easy explosives in the new setup, or can Arizona’s front make him work for every big play?

Deeper Read: The Chargers want to prove the Mike McDaniel offense can turn Justin Herbert’s arm talent into easy explosives. Arizona’s counter is a young, fast pass rush led by Josh Sweat and Walter Nolen. The key is whether the Cardinals can make Herbert move off his first read before Los Angeles’ speed stretches the field.

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Late Window

GB @ MIN

Division Heat

Green Bay enters short-handed, which puts more pressure on Jordan Love. Minnesota counters with Kyler Murray, Justin Jefferson and Brian Flores’ pressure-heavy style.

4DK WATCH: Can Green Bay survive missing major pieces, or does Minnesota’s speed and Flores’ pressure set the tone?

Deeper Read: Green Bay enters short-handed and that changes the math. Without Micah Parsons and Josh Jacobs, Jordan Love has to carry more of the offense while Brian Flores can attack a thinner backfield. Minnesota’s new variable is Kyler Murray: if his mobility stresses Green Bay horizontally and Justin Jefferson wins outside, the Vikings can dictate the game instead of reacting to it.

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Late Window

MIA @ LV

Vegas Spotlight

Miami brings speed to Vegas, but the Raiders open with Kirk Cousins, a defense led by Maxx Crosby and the expectation that Ashton Jeanty can immediately matter.

4DK WATCH: Can Miami keep Malik Willis comfortable and in space, or does Maxx Crosby blow this script up?

Deeper Read: Miami wants speed and space; Las Vegas wants to make Malik Willis play quarterback from the pocket. Maxx Crosby is the problem Miami has to solve, while De’Von Achane gives the Dolphins a way to punish overaggressive fronts. For the Raiders, Kirk Cousins does not need to be spectacular — he needs to keep Ashton Jeanty involved and avoid putting the defense back on the field too quickly.

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WAS @ PHI

NFC East

Washington rebuilt its defense, but this game still swings on Jayden Daniels’ protection and whether Philadelphia’s front can overwhelm the pocket.

4DK WATCH: Can Daniels create explosive plays before Philly’s front caves the pocket in, or do the Eagles immediately look like the tougher team?

Deeper Read: Washington rebuilt its defense, but this game is really about protecting Jayden Daniels. Philadelphia can collapse the middle with Jalen Carter and Jordan Davis, then close passing windows with Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean. If Daniels is constantly escaping before routes develop, Washington will struggle to create the explosive plays it needs.

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Sunday Night Football

DAL @ NYG

SNF

The Giants want a new-era tone-setter under John Harbaugh and Jaxson Dart. Dallas counters with Dak Prescott and a little more offensive stability, even with line concerns.

4DK WATCH: Does New York make this ugly enough to win up front, or does Dak keep the Cowboys on schedule in prime time?

Deeper Read: The Giants want this to feel like a new era immediately: John Harbaugh, Jaxson Dart, a healthy Cam Skattebo and a deeper pass rush. Dallas still has the steadier quarterback situation, but its offensive line is already being tested without Tyler Smith. If New York can win up front and keep Dak Prescott from living in rhythm, this can become exactly the kind of ugly prime-time rivalry game the Giants want.