RADIO.COM Sports Expert Picks: NFL Week 1

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Welcome to RADIO.COM Sports' Expert Picks for Week 1 of the NFL season. Each week, a selected group of NFL insiders and experts from around the country will make their selections for each NFL matchup. Throughout the season, standings will be a kept to determine which person is the best (and worst) at picking games.

Let's do it!

Aaron Rodgers and the Packers will open the 2019 season against the Chicago Bears.
Aaron Rodgers and the Packers will open the 2019 season against the Chicago Bears. Photo credit (Jeff Hanisch/USA Today Images)

1. Packers at Bears - Thursday Night Football

Tim Kelly, RADIO.COM Sports: Packers

Ross Tucker, 'Home & Home' Co-Host: Bears

Dave Briggs, Home & Home' Co-Host: Packers

Jenn Decker, 'Swings & Mrs.' Co-Host: Bears

Nick Kostos, 'You Better You Bet' Host: Packers

Ryan Chatelain, WFAN: Packers

Eliot Shorr-Parks, SportsRadio 94 WIP: Packers

Ryan Hannable, WEEI: Bears

2. Rams at Panthers

Tim Kelly, RADIO.COM Sports: Rams

Ross Tucker, 'Home & Home' Co-Host: Rams

Dave Briggs, Home & Home' Co-Host: Rams

Jenn Decker, 'Swings & Mrs.' Co-Host: Rams

Nick Kostos, 'You Better You Bet' Host: Panthers

Ryan Chatelain, WFAN: Rams

Eliot Shorr-Parks, SportsRadio 94 WIP: Panthers

Ryan Hannable, WEEI: Rams

3. Redskins at Eagles

Tim Kelly, RADIO.COM Sports: Eagles

Ross Tucker, 'Home & Home' Co-Host: Eagles

Dave Briggs, Home & Home' Co-Host: Eagles

Jenn Decker, 'Swings & Mrs.' Co-Host: Eagles

Nick Kostos, 'You Better You Bet' Host: Eagles

Ryan Chatelain, WFAN: Eagles

Eliot Shorr-Parks, SportsRadio 94 WIP: Eagles

Ryan Hannable, WEEI: Eagles

Sam Darnold (left) and Josh Allen (right) are entering their second seasons in the NFL.
Sam Darnold (left) and Josh Allen (right) are entering their second seasons in the NFL. Photo credit (Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)

4. Bills at Jets

Tim Kelly, RADIO.COM Sports: Jets

Ross Tucker, 'Home & Home' Co-Host: Jets

Dave Briggs, Home & Home' Co-Host: Jets

Jenn Decker, 'Swings & Mrs.' Co-Host: Jets

Nick Kostos, 'You Better You Bet' Host: Jets

Ryan Chatelain, WFAN: Jets

Eliot Shorr-Parks, SportsRadio 94 WIP: Jets

Ryan Hannable, WEEI: Bills

5. Falcons at Vikings

Tim Kelly, RADIO.COM Sports: Vikings

Ross Tucker, 'Home & Home' Co-Host: Vikings

Dave Briggs, Home & Home' Co-Host: Falcons

Jenn Decker, Swings & Mrs. Co-Host: Falcons

Nick Kostos, 'You Better You Bet' Host: Vikings

Ryan Chatelain, WFAN: Falcons

Eliot Shorr-Parks, SportsRadio 94 WIP: Vikings

Ryan Hannable, WEEI: Falcons

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6. Ravens at Dolphins

Tim Kelly, RADIO.COM Sports: Ravens

Ross Tucker, 'Home & Home' Co-Host: Ravens

Dave Briggs, Home & Home' Co-Host: Ravens

Jenn Decker, 'Swings & Mrs.' Co-Host: Ravens

Nick Kostos, 'You Better You Bet' Host: Ravens

Ryan Chatelain, WFAN: Ravens

Eliot Shorr-Parks, SportsRadio 94 WIP: Ravens

Ryan Hannable, WEEI: Ravens

Patrick Mahomes (left) and Travis Kelce (right) are two major reasons why the Chiefs are Super Bowl contenders in 2019.
Patrick Mahomes (left) and Travis Kelce (right) are two major reasons why the Chiefs are Super Bowl contenders in 2019. Photo credit (Peter G. Aiken/Getty Images)

7. Chiefs at Jaguars

Tim Kelly, RADIO.COM Sports: Chiefs

Ross Tucker, 'Home & Home' Co-Host: Chiefs

Dave Briggs, Home & Home' Co-Host: Chiefs

Jenn Decker, 'Swings & Mrs.' Co-Host: Chiefs

Nick Kostos, 'You Better You Bet' Host: Jaguars

Ryan Chatelain, WFAN: Chiefs

Eliot Shorr-Parks, SportsRadio 94 WIP: Chiefs

Ryan Hannable, WEEI: Chiefs

8. Titans at Browns

Tim Kelly, RADIO.COM Sports: Browns

Ross Tucker, 'Home & Home' Co-Host: Browns

Dave Briggs, Home & Home' Co-Host: Browns

Jenn Decker, 'Swings & Mrs.' Co-Host: Browns

Nick Kostos, 'You Better You Bet' Host: Browns

Ryan Chatelain, WFAN: Browns

Eliot Shorr-Parks, SportsRadio 94 WIP: Browns

Ryan Hannable, WEEI: Browns

9. Colts at Chargers

Tim Kelly, RADIO.COM Sports: Chargers

Ross Tucker, 'Home & Home' Co-Host: Chargers

Dave Briggs, Home & Home' Co-Host: Chargers

Jenn Decker, 'Swings & Mrs.' Co-Host: Chargers

Nick Kostos, 'You Better You Bet' Host: Chargers

Ryan Chatelain, WFAN: Chargers

Eliot Shorr-Parks, SportsRadio 94 WIP: Chargers

Ryan Hannable, WEEI: Chargers

Russell Wilson is entering his eighth season as the Seahawks starting quarterback.
Russell Wilson is entering his eighth season as the Seahawks starting quarterback. Photo credit (Mark Zerof/USA Today Images)

10. Bengals at Seahawks

Tim Kelly, RADIO.COM Sports: Seahawks

Ross Tucker, 'Home & Home' Co-Host: Seahawks

Dave Briggs, Home & Home' Co-Host: Seahawks

Jenn Decker, 'Swings & Mrs.' Co-Host: Seahawks

Nick Kostos, 'You Better You Bet' Host: Seahawks

Ryan Chatelain, WFAN: Seahawks

Eliot Shorr-Parks, SportsRadio 94 WIP: Seahawks

Ryan Hannable, WEEI: Seahawks

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11. 49ers at Buccaneers

Tim Kelly, RADIO.COM Sports: 49ers

Ross Tucker, 'Home & Home' Co-Host: 49ers

Dave Briggs, Home & Home' Co-Host: Buccaneers

Jenn Decker, 'Swings & Mrs.' Co-Host: 49ers

Nick Kostos, 'You Better You Bet' Host: 49ers

Ryan Chatelain, WFAN: Buccaneers

Eliot Shorr-Parks, SportsRadio 94 WIP: Buccaneers

Ryan Hannable, WEEI: Buccaneers

Ezekiel Elliott (left) and Saquon Barkley (right) are arguably the two best running backs in the NFL.
Ezekiel Elliott (left) and Saquon Barkley (right) are arguably the two best running backs in the NFL. Photo credit (Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

12. Giants at Cowboys

Tim Kelly, RADIO.COM Sports: Cowboys

Ross Tucker, 'Home & Home' Co-Host: Cowboys

Dave Briggs, Home & Home' Co-Host: Cowboys

Jenn Decker, 'Swings & Mrs.' Co-Host: Cowboys

Nick Kostos, 'You Better You Bet' Host: Cowboys

Ryan Chatelain, WFAN: Cowboys

Eliot Shorr-Parks, SportsRadio 94 WIP: Cowboys

Ryan Hannable, WEEI: Cowboys

13. Lions at Cardinals

Tim Kelly, RADIO.COM Sports: Lions

Ross Tucker, 'Home & Home' Co-Host: Cardinals

Dave Briggs, Home & Home' Co-Host: Lions

Jenn Decker, 'Swings & Mrs.' Co-Host: Cardinals

Nick Kostos, 'You Better You Bet' Host: Lions

Ryan Chatelain, WFAN: Cardinals

Eliot Shorr-Parks, SportsRadio 94 WIP: Lions

Ryan Hannable, WEEI: Cardinals

Tom Brady and Ben Roethlisberger will square off Sunday night.
Tom Brady and Ben Roethlisberger will square off Sunday night. Photo credit (Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

14. Steelers at Patriots - Sunday Night Football

Tim Kelly, RADIO.COM Sports: Steelers

Ross Tucker, 'Home & Home' Co-Host: Patriots

Dave Briggs, Home & Home' Co-Host: Patriots

Jenn Decker, 'Swings & Mrs.' Co-Host: Patriots

Nick Kostos, 'You Better You Bet' Host: Patriots

Ryan Chatelain, WFAN: Patriots

Eliot Shorr-Parks, SportsRadio 94 WIP: Patriots

Ryan Hannable, WEEI: Patriots

15. Texans at Saints - Monday Night Football

Tim Kelly, RADIO.COM Sports: Saints

Ross Tucker, 'Home & Home' Co-Host: Saints

Dave Briggs, Home & Home' Co-Host: Saints

Jenn Decker, 'Swings & Mrs.' Co-Host: Saints

Nick Kostos, 'You Better You Bet' Host: Saints

Ryan Chatelain, WFAN: Saints

Eliot Shorr-Parks, SportsRadio 94 WIP: Saints

Ryan Hannable, WEEI: Saints

16. Broncos at Raiders - Monday Night Football

Tim Kelly, RADIO.COM Sports: Broncos

Ross Tucker, 'Home & Home' Co-Host: Broncos

Dave Briggs, Home & Home' Co-Host: Broncos

Jenn Decker, 'Swings & Mrs.' Co-Host: Raiders

Nick Kostos, 'You Better You Bet' Host: Broncos

Eliot Shorr-Parks, SportsRadio 94 WIP: Raiders

Ryan Chatelain, WFAN: Broncos

Ryan Hannable, WEEI: Raiders