As the NFL kicks off Season 14 of picks, the excitement builds with Week 1 matchups that promise thrilling action. Notably, the Seattle Seahawks face off against the New England Patriots on Wednesday at 8:20 p.m. ET. In a rematch of Super Bowl LX, where the Seahawks triumphed 29-13, Seattle's strong record against AFC teams under coach Mike MacDonald sets the stage for another potential blowout. The Patriots, despite offseason improvements including the addition of A.J. Brown, struggle with a questionable pass rush and offensive line. The prediction favors the Seahawks to win 27-17.

In a historic moment, the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers meet for the first regular-season game in Australia on Thursday at 8:35 p.m. ET. The Rams opt for a short stay in Melbourne, while the 49ers spend the week adjusting to the time difference. With key players like Matthew Stafford and Aaron Donald leading the Rams, the prediction sees them edging out the 49ers 24-17.

On Sunday at 1 p.m. ET, the Buffalo Bills face the Houston Texans. Despite high hopes for both teams, Josh Allen's struggles in Houston could see the Texans narrowly winning 20-19.

The Miami Dolphins take on the Las Vegas Raiders at 4:25 p.m. ET. With significant dead cap issues, the Dolphins face a tough season ahead, and the prediction leans towards the Raiders winning 20-13.

Finally, on Monday at 8:15 p.m. ET, the Denver Broncos challenge the Kansas City Chiefs. With both quarterbacks nursing injuries, the prediction favors the Broncos to sneak past the Chiefs 23-21.

Other notable picks include:

• Bengals 23-16 over Buccaneers
• Lions 30-20 over Saints
• Ravens 27-20 over Colts
• Eagles 27-21 over Commanders

As the season unfolds, fans can expect surprises and excitement, with the potential for dramatic shifts in team fortunes.