NFL odds for Week 1 have been available since May, though most recreational bettors refrain from jumping on these early lines.
However, savvy players are always on the lookout for value and have no problem locking in NFL picks for Week 1 whenever the price is right.
And while many casual bettors are likely enjoying the summer and not paying attention to NFL Week 1 odds, Action Network's PRO betting tools have been hard at work monitoring the latest betting market activity to pinpoint exactly where the smart money has been flowing over the past couple of months.
With this in mind, let's dig into three NFL Week 1 picks that sharps are already making, including Patriots vs. Bengals, Cowboys vs. Browns and Jets vs. 49ers.
NFL Picks for Week 1
*Odds as of Aug. 2
Patriots vs. Bengals Pick
Sunday, Sept. 8 | 1 p.m. ET | CBS
The largest spread of NFL Week 1 comes via Patriots vs. Bengals, with Cincinnati sitting between a 9- and 9.5-point favorite.