NFL tips and predictions for week 1 of the 2024 season

Forecast: Falcons 24, Steelers 20

Arizona Cardinals at Buffalo Bills, 10 a.m., CBS (Stream with free trial of FUBO)

The Cardinals went to Philadelphia and beat the Eagles late last season, so they are perfectly capable of beating the Bills in Week 1. However, we have doubts about Arizona's ability to stop Josh Allen.

Forecast: Bills 27, Cardinals 20

Tennessee Titans at Chicago Bears, 10 a.m., FOX (Stream with free trial of FUBO)

Will Caleb Williams' NFL career start with a win? The NFL seems to have set up the schedule to give him a good chance, and we believe the Bears' rookie QB will do enough to make the most of that opportunity.

Forecast: Bears 20, Titans 13

New England Patriots at Cincinnati Bengals, 10 a.m., CBS (Stream with free trial of FUBO)

We could be wrong, but we think it's going to be a very long year in New England. Cincinnati is the biggest favorite in the first week of NFL action. Joe Burrow and his team will roll over the Patriots at home.

Forecast: Bengals 27, Patriots 14

Houston Texans at Indianapolis Colts, 10 a.m., CBS (Stream with free trial of FUBO)

These two divisional opponents faced off in Week 18 last season, and the Texans clinched a playoff spot with a 23-19 win in Indianapolis. Houston could be really good this season, narrowly beating the Colts again in Week 1 in Indy.