2026 NFL Week 1 early odds: Cowboys road favorites vs. Giants, while Panthers in familiar position vs. Bears

After what feels like a blink of an eye and two decades all jumbled up into one, the NFL is finally back. In just a couple of days, the 2026 regular season will kick off in Seattle, where we'll see a rematch of Super Bowl LX between the Patriots and Seahawks. From there, we're off to the races and heading down to Australia for an early international matchup as the 49ers and Rams will kick off from Melbourne Cricket Ground. It'll be all gas, no brakes, until we get to Los Angeles for Super Bowl LXI.

As we shake off the rust and prepare to wager on the opening slate of the NFL season, let's remember that this is one of the trickiest times to bet on the league calendar. Need a refresher? Let's take a quick look back at the start of the 2025 season, where Week 1 offers a clear-cut example of its obscurity. Last year, the Raiders went into Foxborough and defeated the Patriots, 20-13, in the season opener. After that, New England went on to win the AFC and reach the Super Bowl, while Las Vegas earned the No. 1 overall pick following a league-worst 3-14…

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