Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season features 14 remaining games, including Josh Allen vs. C.J. Stroud and Jayden Daniels vs. Jalen Hurts. ESPN offers picks, predictions, and watchability ratings.

Key matchups include Bills at Texans (1 p.m. ET, CBS), where Buffalo's new defense under coordinator Jim Leonhard faces Houston's revamped offense. Texans safety Jalen Pitre said Houston must keep Josh Allen from "playing backyard football," but Allen has struggled when holding the ball longer than 2.5 seconds, going 13-of-34 for 201 passing yards with two interceptions and nine sacks in two matchups.

Other games: Ravens at Colts, Buccaneers at Bengals, Lions at Bears, Falcons at Steelers, Browns at Jaguars, Jets at Titans, Packers at Vikings, Commanders at Eagles, Cardinals at Chargers, Dolphins at Raiders, Cowboys at Giants, and Broncos at Chiefs on Monday Night Football.

ESPN's team provides locker room insights, key stats, bold predictions, fantasy intel, and betting analysis for every game.