Get ready, football fanatics, because a massive change just hit the NFL season opener: DraftKings is now live across all 50 states for Week 1. We’re talking about the first full Sunday of the 2026 season, and the game is officially on for fans everywhere to dive into the action.
The App Just Got Real: All 50 States Locked In
This isn’t just about betting, either. DraftKings is rolling out an all-in-one sports experience, letting users jump into their Sportsbook, Fantasy leagues, and Prediction Markets, all from one app. Seriously, how sweet is that for convenience? And for eligible new users, there’s a killer promo code dropping $200 in bonus bets after you make a mere $5 wager. That’s a low-key steal for anyone looking to get in on the Week 1 madness. Imagine grabbing that bonus just in time for some absolute bangers of matchups right out of the gate!
Week 1 Shocks and That Texans D
The early lines for Week 1 are already spicy, setting the stage for some incredible matchups. We’ve got Buffalo favored by 1.5 points over Houston, Philly by 5.5 against Washington, Minnesota favored by 1.5 over Green Bay, and Dallas giving 3 points to the Giants. But hold up, the SportsLine Projection Model, which crunches the numbers by simulating every single NFL game 10,000 times, is hinting at something wild for the Texans-Bills game. Last season, both teams finished 12-5, but their identities could hardly have been more different. Buffalo was an offensive powerhouse, dropping 28.3 points per game, fourth-best in the entire league, with Josh Allen doing Josh Allen things. But Houston? Their defense was an absolute brick wall, giving up only 17.4 points per game. And those EDGE rushers? Danielle Hunter racked up 15 sacks last season, with Will Anderson Jr. adding 12 more. That’s a duo that gives offensive linemen nightmares. Even with C.J. Stroud throwing for 3,041 yards and 19 touchdowns in 14 appearances, SportsLine is still projecting a 26-20 Texans victory and giving Houston a 61% chance to win that game, despite being the underdog at +1.5. Talk about a potential upset to kick off the season!
Commanders Facing an Uphill Start
Over in the NFC East, the Eagles and Commanders clash, and it looks like Washington is going to have to fight tooth and nail to start strong. Their 2025 season was a brutal 5-12, nowhere near the breakout 2024 they apparently had. Jayden Daniels only saw action in seven games. Philly is a 5.5-point favorite right now, and if that projection holds, it’s going to be a tough start for Washington trying to turn things around this year.
Week 1 is shaping up to be absolutely wild with these matchups, and that Houston-Buffalo game could be the first big surprise of the year. With DraftKings now live everywhere, it’s going to be even more intense watching these early trends unfold across the league. Get ready, because the 2026 NFL season is about to explode!
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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