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NFL Week 1 predictions

Previews and predictions for every game. Know the key matchups before kickoff.

Toledo will have its hands full with Missouri

Despite mixed reviews in its opening win, Missouri should cover the spread as road favorites against Toledo.

Bengals sign DT so he can pay for daughter’s cancer treatments

The Bengals re-signed defensive tackle and 2012 second-round pick Devon Still to their practice squad to help him pay for his 4-year-old daughter’s cancer treatments since he can continue to receive full health insurance.

Picks contest purely professional

As a bookmaker, Tony Miller spends little to no time listening to touts. But he does pay close attention to big bettors, those who do more talking with their money than their mouth.

What we learned from Seahawks-Packers NFL opener

After closing out last season with the first Super Bowl win in franchise history, the Seattle Seahawks didn’t show any signs of a letdown Thursday night. Here’s what we learned.

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Seahawks money for bettors

The NFL season opened with a dud, just like last season ended. But for those betting on the Seattle Seahawks — and it’s a big mistake to bet against them — easy money comes with no complaints.

Manziel wants to be called Johnny Cleveland

First there was Johnny Football. Soon, there will be Johnny Cleveland. The Browns rookie quarterback has filed the name Johnny Cleveland with the intention of using it on sports apparel, according to records with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office.

Seahawks open 2014 with rout of Packers

The Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks started 2014 the same way they finished last season, with a convincing blowout win. Marshawn Lynch rushed for 110 yards and a pair of touchdowns, Percy Harvin had 100 combined yards rushing and receiving, and the Seahawks stymied Aaron Rodgers’ up-tempo offense in a 36-16 win over the Green Bay Packers to kick off the regular season.

NY newspaper no longer using ‘Redskins’

One of the nation’s largest newspapers says it will no longer use the name Redskins when writing about Washington’s NFL team.

Suspended Browns WR to work for car dealership

Josh Gordon wants to get you in a two-door convertible today. A person familiar with his plans said the Browns’ suspended Pro Bowl wide receiver will work for a car dealership while serving his NFL punishment.

 
Sports Betting Spotlight: NFL kickoff

Matt Youmans, Kelly Stewart and Golden Nugget sports book director Tony Miller preview the college football and NFL weekend by offering 12 plays.

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