On September 12, the Washington Football Team of 2021 will enter their Week 1 home game against the Los Angeles Chargers as the underdogs.
The 2021 regular-season schedule was revealed by the NFL today, which also included the early September opening-week games. Following this, Virginia sportsbooks promptly started posting odds for the entire lineup of games.
In 2020, the NFC East was conquered by the WFT despite their 7-9 record.
Although they finished third in the AFC East, the Chargers are only slightly favored as they travel to the east for the WFT opener at FedExField (1 p.m., CBS).
2021 Washington Football Team opening odds
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 NFL season was truly unique. Many players chose not to participate, leading to a significant number of absences. Moreover, social distancing protocols and local regulations meant that stadiums remained mostly empty throughout the league.
However, WFT officials have announced their plans to resume full-capacity crowds at FedExField in Maryland once the team returns, suggesting that things will likely return to a somewhat normal state in 2021.
What can the fans anticipate in the Week 1 game of the Washington Football Team?
Based on the introduction, it is suggested that the game might be a tight affair with a low number of goals.
For instance, consider DraftKings where Washington is given a 1.5-point disadvantage with odds of -115. On the moneyline, Washington Football Team (WFT) has odds of -104, while the Chargers have odds of -117.
The game’s total is 45, with -110 odds for either the over or the under. Among all the NFL Week 1 games, it has one of the smallest over-under totals. The Denver Broncos vs. New York Giants game has the lowest total of 42.5 points.
WFT are still Super Bowl long shots
In the beginning of this month, the WFT made the decision to choose Jamin Davis, a linebacker from the University of Kentucky, as their top pick in the 2021 NFL draft. In general, the team received praise for their impressive draft performance.
Nevertheless, the new recruits joining the Washington Football Team have made minimal impact on the team’s chances of winning the 2021 Super Bowl. Supporters of WFT can place bets at odds of +6600 (66-1) for an NFL championship victory and +3000 for clinching an NFC title.
In terms of the NFC East, Washington has the second-lowest chances (+300) of winning the division, with the Dallas Cowboys (+115) being the frontrunners.
According to numerous prominent media outlets and NFL analysts, Washington is projected to finish the season with an 8-8 record. In order to achieve this, head coach Ron Rivera must ensure that veteran quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick, who was recently acquired in the offseason, becomes acclimated to the team as soon as possible. As the team continues to seek a long-term quarterback solution, much of this season’s success or failure will depend heavily on Fitzpatrick’s performance.
Other NFL Week 1 opening lines
These are the odds for the opening week for other notable local NFL teams:
Baltimore Ravens
- The game will take place on Monday, September 13 at 8:15 p.m. and will be broadcasted on ESPN.
- Opponent: Representing the Las Vegas Raiders
- Line: Ravens -6
- Total: 51.5
- Super Bowl odds: +1500
- In the 2020 season, the team achieved a record of 11 wins and 5 losses, securing the 2nd position in the AFC North.
Tennessee Titans
- The game will take place on Sunday, September 12th at 1 p.m. and will be broadcasted on CBS.
- Opponent: Vs. Arizona Cardinals
- Line: Titans -2.5
- Total: 51.5
- Super Bowl odds: +4000
- The 2020 season saw a strong performance by the team, finishing with a record of 11 wins and 5 losses, securing the top spot in the AFC South division.
Carolina Panthers
- The game is scheduled for Sunday, September 12 at 1 p.m. It will be televised on CBS.
- Opponent: Facing the New York Jets
- The line for the Panthers is either -4 or -4.5.
- Total: 43 or 43.5
- Super Bowl odds: +7000
- The 2020 season concluded with a record of 5 wins and 11 losses, securing a 3rd place finish in the NFC South division.
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