How about them Chiefs

The number one item on our list of things to do this week is to bet on Andy Reid. It starts at the top. In every article, interview, and broadcast we watch, those magic words appear every year. You don’t beat Andy after a bye week. We believe that this week 1 is simply a very long bye week since the Super Bowl. Andy is 21 – 3 after a bye. The team will be ready.

2024 NFL Season Opener (odds coutresty of BetOnline)

Baltimore Ravens  (+3)
Kansas City Chiefs (-3)
Game Total: 46 

The last 5 years, the Chiefs have won the opening game four times. Last year they were upset by the Lions 21 – 20. superstart tigght end Travis Kelce was out with a bruised knee and Patrick Mahomes threw a pass to Kadarius Toney that was picked off, and returned 50 yards for a TD.

The Chiefs return in 2024 with all of their coaching staff, a new punter with a monster leg, as well as a running back who can catch the ball. Throw in Xaxier Worthy, their new receiver who can fly and you have a winner in the Thursday opener against the Ravens.

The Ravens are a real team that can also be there in February. They signed Derrick Henry in the off season and have Mark Andrews coming back at tight end. The real question about the Ravens is their loss of 14 players from last year’s roster and the glaring fact that LaMar Jackson is only 1-4 against Mahomes lifetime.

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Our Top 3 picks to kick off the 2024 NFL season are:

 - If you like KC, buy a half-point and lay less than a field goal
 - Bet on Philadelphia to win their division. They are -120
 - We like the Dolphins to win. The current betting line can be found -3. We will buy one point to be under a FG.

We will be back with our game day lock, on  Sunday at 11:00 AM.

Howard Schwartz has been providing betting insights for over a decade on Facebook. Check out his social media group and website pfww.vegas for more betting tips and NFL wagering advice.