All 10 participating staff members selected the 49ers to beat the Cardinals. San Francisco is currently a 6.5-point favorite.
As for all the fans who are taking part in our NFL Pick 'em contest, 96 percent have the 49ers winning the game, as of this post.
Of all the Week 1 game predictions, the most lopsided result comes from the matchup between the New York Jets and the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. Voting has 98 percent of fans believing the Bills will earn the victory.
The closest matchup, when it comes to the predictions, is between the Green Bay Packers and the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, with 58 percent selecting the Vikings to win the game.
There is still time for you to join our NFL Pick 'em contest. Compete all season for prizes and bragging rights.
| Picks | Away | Home | Picks |
|---|---|---|---|
|
7%
|
Texans
|
Chiefs
|
93%
|
|
3%
|
Browns
|
Ravens
|
97%
|
|
89%
|
Colts
|
Jaguars
|
11%
|
|
64%
|
Raiders
|
Panthers
|
36%
|
|
91%
|
Eagles
|
Washington
|
9%
|
|
20%
|
Dolphins
|
Patriots
|
80%
|
|
42%
|
Packers
|
Vikings
|
58%
|
|
30%
|
Bears
|
Lions
|
70%
|
|
2%
|
Jets
|
Bills
|
98%
|
|
61%
|
Seahawks
|
Falcons
|
39%
|
|
67%
|
Chargers
|
Bengals
|
33%
|
|
4%
|
Cardinals
|
49ers
|
96%
|
|
19%
|
Buccaneers
|
Saints
|
81%
|
|
70%
|
Cowboys
|
Rams
|
30%
|
|
91%
|
Steelers
|
Giants
|
9%
|
|
70%
|
Titans
|
Broncos
|
30%
|
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