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Full Breakdowns for ALL NFL Week 1 Games

The NFL is officially here. We all dream of week 1 through the dog days of summer, but now it’s time for Christmas to come just a little bit early for all the football fans of the world. So I guess the real question I should be asking here is: ARE YOU READY FOR SOME […]

Published September 5, 2023 Updated March 31, 2026
John Mehaffey
John Mehaffey
Lead Sports Betting Analyst
Full Breakdowns for ALL NFL Week 1 Games

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The NFL is officially here. We all dream of week 1 through the dog days of summer, but now it’s time for Christmas to come just a little bit early for all the football fans of the world.

So I guess the real question I should be asking here is: ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL??

I know I am – and I know damn well our staff here at BBS is ready to give you quality insight into every game that’s going to go down this season.

Each week we will have a new “MEGA” post that simply links to all of our game previews for the week. Below is our official NFL Week 1 Mega Predictions page, and boy oh boy is it glorious…

The team here at BetByState will be providing only the best analysis when it comes to the National Football League, including giving our readers detailed breakdowns of all upcoming games throughout the NFL season. These “MEGA” posts will be pinned to the top of our social media pages as well.

If you’re looking to follow us, please don’t hesitate to check our pages here on Instagram >> (@betbystate) and X/formerly Twitter >>(@betbystate). We will be posting as many picks, predictions and industry news as you can handle there as well!

Enjoy the games and click through to each link to read more about who to bet on:

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John Mehaffey

John Mehaffey

Lead Sports Betting Analyst

John Mehaffey is a veteran sports betting journalist with over 15 years of experience covering the US regulated gambling industry. He has reported on the evolution of American sports betting from the repeal of PASPA in 2018 through the rapid expansion of legal sportsbooks across 38+ states. His work focuses on sportsbook reviews, regulatory analysis, and consumer education — helping bettors make informed decisions in a rapidly changing landscape.

Credentials & Experience
  • 15+ years covering US sports betting & gambling regulation
  • Covered PASPA repeal and subsequent state-by-state legalization
  • Member of the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG)
  • Former contributor to ESPN, Action Network, and Legal Sports Report
  • Personally tested and reviewed 30+ licensed US sportsbooks
  • Quoted in The New York Times, Washington Post, and Bloomberg
Hands-On Testing

John has placed legal wagers in 20+ states, tested every major sportsbook app firsthand, and maintains direct relationships with sportsbook operators and state regulators. His reviews are based on hands-on testing of deposits, withdrawals, customer support, odds competitiveness, and mobile app experience.