The Green Bay Packers (9-7 last year) are hitting the road to U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday where they will attempt to defeat the Minnesota Vikings (9-8 last season). Green Bay opens this matchup as 2-point dogs from Vegas oddsmakers. The total has been set at 45.5.

In Sporting News' first picks and predictions against the spread for the 2026 NFL regular season, the Seahawks and Rams get off to great starts as co-favorites in the NFC West, while the Giants and Eagles win in their opening NFC East matchups.

We are continuing our Saturday in-season tradition of predicting Las Vegas Raiders games. Sunday, the klint Kubiak era begins at home when the Raiders host the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium. Kickoff is set for 1:25 p.

Journal reporters and editors make their picks for the Raiders’ season opener against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday.