NFL Week 1 Results and 14 Score Predictions

Week 1 results already final The official NFL Week 1 schedule fixed this slate at 16 games as of September 13, 2026, at 10:06 AM Eastern. Scores throughout list the away team first and the home team second.[1] Two games were already final at that time. They are completed results, not retroactive predictions. New England Patriots at Seattle Seahawks. Completed result. Seattle Seahawks won. Final score: New England Patriots 10, Seattle Seahawks 13. The NFL Game Center records Seattle's home victory.[1] [2] San Francisco 49ers at Los Angeles Rams. Completed result. San Francisco 49ers won. Final score: San Francisco 49ers 27, Los Angeles Rams 7. The NFL Game Center records the final from Melbourne.[1] [3] Sunday early game predictions The remaining 14 games are pregame straight up winner calls. Confidence applies to the winner, not exact score precision. Chicago Bears at Carolina Panthers. Straight up winner: Chicago Bears. Projected score: Chicago Bears 27, Carolina Panthers 23. Confidence: 3/5. Chicago's official preview cited an offense ranked sixth in 2025 and Caleb Williams' franchise record 3,942 passing yards, giving the Bears the stronger recent offensive baseline.[1] [4] Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Cincinnati Bengals. Straight up winner: Cincinnati Bengals. Projected score: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24, Cincinnati Bengals 27. Confidence: 3/5. Tampa Bay listed Jalen McMillan, Sean Tucker, and Justin Skule as doubtful, a meaningful availability concern for an away opener.[1] [5] New Orleans Saints at Detroit Lions. Straight up winner: Detroit Lions. Projected score: New Orleans Saints 23, Detroit Lions 30. Confidence: 3/5. New Orleans officially ruled edge rusher Cameron Jordan out, leaving the away defense with a notable front seven absence.[1] [6] Buffalo Bills at Houston Texans. Straight up winner: Houston Texans. Projected score: Buffalo Bills 20, Houston Texans 23. Confidence: 2/5. Houston's official roundup recorded a 23 to 19 home win over Buffalo in 2025 that included eight sacks of Josh Allen, relevant pressure matchup context for a narrow home call.[1] [7] Baltimore Ravens at Indianapolis Colts. Straight up winner: Baltimore Ravens. Projected score: Baltimore Ravens 27, Indianapolis Colts 23. Confidence: 3/5. Baltimore's preview identifies Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry as central elements of the visitors' rushing challenge for Indianapolis.[1] [8] Cleveland Browns at Jacksonville Jaguars. Straight up winner: Jacksonville Jaguars. Projected score: Cleveland Browns 17, Jacksonville Jaguars 24. Confidence: 3/5. Jacksonville's official preview identified its 2025 run defense as the NFL's best, a difficult opening assignment for Cleveland's remade offense.[1] [9] Atlanta Falcons at Pittsburgh Steelers. Straight up winner: Pittsburgh Steelers. Projected score: Atlanta Falcons 17, Pittsburgh Steelers 24. Confidence: 4/5. NFL reporting confirmed Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. were out and Cooper Rush would start for Atlanta, changing the road team's quarterback outlook.[1] [10] New York Jets at Tennessee Titans. Straight up winner: Tennessee Titans. Projected score: New York Jets 17, Tennessee Titans 20. Confidence: 2/5. Tennessee reported that Cam Ward finished his final eight 2025 starts with 10 touchdown passes and one interception, a useful edge in a close home projection.[1] [11] Sunday late and prime time predictions Arizona Cardinals at Los Angeles Chargers. Straight up winner: Los Angeles Chargers. Projected score: Arizona Cardinals 14, Los Angeles Chargers 24. Confidence: 4/5. Los Angeles lists Justin Herbert first at quarterback, while Arizona ruled out Isaiah Adams, a safety, and Garrett Williams.[1] [12] [13] Miami Dolphins at Las Vegas Raiders. Straight up winner: Las Vegas Raiders. Projected score: Miami Dolphins 17, Las Vegas Raiders 24. Confidence: 3/5. Miami's official preview frames Malik Willis and Kirk Cousins as beginning their first starts with new teams, so the home call favors the more experienced expected passer.[1] [14] Green Bay Packers at Minnesota Vikings. Straight up winner: Minnesota Vikings. Projected score: Green Bay Packers 20, Minnesota Vikings 24. Confidence: 3/5. Green Bay's report lists two offensive linemen as questionable, creating line uncertainty for the visitors.[1] [15] Washington Commanders at Philadelphia Eagles. Straight up winner: Philadelphia Eagles. Projected score: Washington Commanders 17, Philadelphia Eagles 27. Confidence: 3/5. Washington's depth chart lists Brandon Coleman first at left tackle, creating a protection question for a road game against Philadelphia's front.[1] [16] Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants. Straight up winner: Dallas Cowboys. Projected score: Dallas Cowboys 27, New York Giants 24. Confidence: 3/5. Dallas officially confirmed Dak Prescott as its Week 1 starter, supporting a narrow road call built around the more established quarterback role.[1] [17] Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs. Straight up winner: Denver Broncos. Projected score: Denver Broncos 23, Kansas City Chiefs 20. Confidence: 2/5. Denver's final report said all 53 roster players were expected to be available, making this a low confidence road call based on a healthier pregame roster.[1] [18] SBA Takeaway My Bet Assist separates known results from forward looking calls. Seattle's 13 to 10 win and San Francisco's 27 to 7 win are final records, not retroactive predictions. The other 14 entries are exact score estimates paired with straight up winner confidence only. Week 1 personnel status and new roles can still change the shape of a game, so the confidence label should not be read as exact score precision.[1] Sources - [1] NFL official 2026 Week 1 schedule - [2] NFL Game Center Patriots at Seahawks - [3] NFL Game Center 49ers at Rams - [4] Chicago Bears Week 1 preview - [5] Tampa Bay Buccaneers final Week 1 injury report - [6] New Orleans Saints Week 1 injury report - [7] Houston Texans Buffalo matchup roundup - [8] Baltimore Ravens Colts Week 1 preview - [9] Jacksonville Jaguars Browns season opener preview - [10] NFL Falcons quarterback status report - [11] Tennessee Titans Week 1 preview - [12] Los Angeles Chargers 2026 depth chart - [13] Arizona Cardinals Week 1 injury report - [14] Miami Dolphins Las Vegas game preview - [15] Green Bay Packers Week 1 injury report - [16] Washington Commanders Week 1 depth chart - [17] Dallas Cowboys Dak Prescott report - [18] Denver Broncos Week 1 injury report Related Reading - Rams Are Favored in Melbourne. 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