NFL Week 1 Picks
The 2026 NFL season is underway — and our four models are locked in. From the Original and New Mexico to the newly debuted Zed and AIP, here are all of our Week 1 picks against the spread, pool entries, and personal bets.
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NFL Week 1 Australia Opener
The NFL makes its Australian debut, and all four of my models agree — back the 49ers. From the Original and New Mexico models to newcomers Zed and AIP, San Francisco +3.5 is tonight’s unanimous play.
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2025 Week 15 NFL Contest Picks
Insights into NFL week 15 picks for various contests, emphasizing team performances, matchups, and betting lines for upcoming games.
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NFL 2025 Week 14 Original Model
The original model achieved a 3-2 record in week 13, totaling 36-29 for the season. This week, it and the New Mexico model agree on picks for Denver and the Chargers.
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2025 Week 14 NFL Contest Picks
In week 14, the New Mexico model shifts focus to underdogs, favoring Washington, Chicago, Houston, and the LA Chargers in various contests. The performance in previous weeks has been mixed, with swings influenced by player injuries and team dynamics.
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NFL 2025 Week 13 Original Model
The weekly DraftKings Pick’em highlights late contest submissions due to ongoing simulations. The original model is 33-27 overall, with significant head-to-head success against the New Mexico model and week 13 picks noted.
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2025 Week 13 NFL Contest Picks
This week’s NFL picks emphasize the importance of line shopping across sportsbooks. Notable matchups include Lions-Packers, Colts-Texans, and Steelers-Bills. The original model shows strong performance, contrasting with the New Mexico model’s inconsistency.
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2025 Week 12 NFL Contest Picks
Week 11’s performance in NFL contests showed mixed results, with a 2-3 record. Upcoming picks for Week 12 emphasize team matchups, highlighting the Bears vs. Steelers and the Colts’ potential against the Chiefs, while addressing various teams’ offensive struggles.
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2025 Week 11 NFL Contest Picks
The NFL week 10 saw mixed results, with standout performances from teams like the Bears and Lions. Heading into week 11, key matchups include Steelers vs. Bengals and Lions vs. Eagles, testing teams’ offensive strategies.
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2025 Week 10 NFL Contest Picks
The NFL season is halfway through with disappointing performances in contests like Circa Millions and SuperContest. Week 10 predictions highlight key matchups, emphasizing the importance of consistent plays while assessing team strengths and weaknesses for better outcomes going forward.
