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Brian Groth

September 8, 2024

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Week 1: Gameday

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September 8, 2024

Week 1 is here!

Predictions:

Bills 27, Cardinals 20
49ers 23, Jets 17
Dolphins 27, Jaguars 23
Bengals 26, Patriots 10

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