Projected score for Steelers-Browns revealed
The SportsLine Projection Model has simulated every NFL game for the opening weekend 10,000 times. Here are the results.
The 2018 NFL season is finally here and the SportsLine Projection Model is locked in to project every conceivable play for every game from Week 1 through the Super Bowl.
For starters, the advanced computer has simulated every opening-weekend NFL game 10,000 times and come up with final scores and projected player statistics.
Below are the matchups for Week 1 of the NFL, with projected final scores and statistics. Projections are updated every 10 minutes.
Sunday, Sept. 9
SportsLine Projection Model's score: Steelers 24, Browns 18
Vegas line: Steelers -4, down 2.5 points from the opening line of -6.5 (O/U 45.5, down from 47)
Projected Statistics: For the Steelers, Ben Roethlisberger throws for 283 yards and two TDs, while James Conner rushes 16 times for 50 yards. For the Browns, Tyrod Taylor passes for 259 yards and one TD and Jarvis Landry catches seven passes for 72 yards.
SportsLine Projection Model's score: Vikings 26, 49ers 20
Vegas line: The Vikings are at -6.5, down two points from the opening of -4.5 (O/U 46)
Projected Statistics: Kirk Cousins throws for 240 yards and two TDs for the Vikings, while Dalvin Cook rushes for 61 yards Adam Thielen and Stefon Diggs combine for 136 yards receiving. For the Niners, Jimmy Garoppolo throws for 259 yards and one TD, and Marquise Goodwin hauls in 64 yards receiving.
SportsLine Projection Model's score: Ravens 26, Bills 15
Vegas line: The line has moved from Ravens -3 to Ravens -7.5 (O/U 40.5)
Projected Statistics: Joe Flacco passes for just 186 yards and one TD, and Alex Collins runs 14 times for 62 yards for the Ravens. Nathan Peterman throws for 156 yards, one TD and one INT for the Bills.
SportsLine Projection Model's score: Jaguars 22, Giants 19
Vegas line: The Jaguars are favored by 3 points (O/U 43.5)
Projected Statistics: For the Jaguars, Blake Bortles throws for 245 yards and one TD, and Leonard Fournette runs 19 times for 75 yards and one TD. For the Giants, Eli Manning passes for 239 yards, one TD and one INT, Saquon Barkley runs for 77 yards and Odell Beckham catches six passes for 70 yards.
SportsLine Projection Model's score: Saints 31, Buccaneers 20
Vegas line: New Orleans is at -9.5, from the opening line of -7 (O/U 49.5, from 51.5)
Projected Statistics: Drew Brees throws for 341 yards and two TDs, Michael Thomas catches eight passes for 95 yards and Alvin Kamara runs for 60 yards for the Saints. For the Bucs, Ryan Fitzpatrick passes for 248 yards, one TD and one INT and Mike Evans gets five receptions for 72 yards.
SportsLine Projection Model's score: Patriots 28, Texans 20
Vegas line: The Patriots are at -6.5 (O/U 51)
Projected Statistics: Tom Brady throws for 268 yards and two TDs, with Rob Gronkowski catching five balls for 72 yards and a score. For Houston, Deshaun Watson passes for 300 yards, one TD and one INT, and DeAndre Hopkins gets 99 receiving yards with a TD.
SportsLine Projection Model's score: Colts 25, Bengals 19
Vegas line: The Colts are at -3, up from -1.5 to open (O/U 48.5)
Projected Statistics: Andy Dalton throws for 230 yards, one TD and one INT, with A.J. Green catching six passes for 82 yards for Cincy. For Indy, Andrew Luck goes for 273 yards, two TDs and one INT.
SportsLine Projection Model's score: Titans 21, Dolphins 20
Vegas line: The Titans are favored by 1.5, down from 2.5 to open (O/U 45)
Projected Statistics: Marcus Mariota passes for 210 yards, one TD and one INT for the Titans, while Ryan Tannehill throws for 221 yards, one TD and one INT for the Dolphins.
SportsLine Projection Model's score: Chargers 25, Chiefs 24
Vegas line: The Chargers are favored by 3.5 points (O/U 48)
Projected Statistics: Philip Rivers throws for 294 yards, two TDs and one INT, Keenan Allen catches six passes for 85 yards and Melvin Gordon runs 17 times for 74 yards to lead L.A. For K.C., Patrick Mahomes throws for 254 yards and two TDs, Travis Kelce gets 71 receiving yards and Kareem Hunt runs 14 times for 82 yards.
SportsLine Projection Model's score: Broncos 21, Seahawks 19
Vegas line: The Broncos are at -3, from -1.5 to open (O/U 43)
Projected Statistics: For Denver, Case Keenum passes for 257 yards and one TD while Demaryius Thomas catches six passes for 69 yards. Russell Wilson throws for 195 yards, one TD and one INT for Seattle.
SportsLine Projection Model's score: Panthers 22, Cowboys 21
Vegas line: The Panthers are favored by 3 points (O/U 42.5, down from 44.5)
Projected Statistics: Cam Newton throws for 187 yards, one TD and one INT for Carolina, while Dak Prescott goes for 217 yards, one TD and one INT and Ezekiel Elliott runs 21 times for 89 yards for Dallas.
SportsLine Projection Model's score: Cardinals 24, Redskins 19
Vegas line: The line was Even, but has now gone to Arizona -1 (O/U 44)
Projected Statistics: Sam Bradford throws for 255 yards, two TDs and one INT, Larry Fitzgerald catches seven passes for 68 yards and David Johnson runs for 64 more for Arizona. For Washington, Alex Smith goes for 245 yards, one TD and one INT.
SportsLine Projection Model's score: Packers 26, Bears 18
Vegas line: The line is dipped from Packers -8.5 to -7.5 (O/U 47.5)
Projected Statistics: Aaron Rodgers throws for 230 yards, two TDs and one INT and Davante Adams catches six balls for 63 yards for the Packers. For the Bears, Mitchell Trubisky throws for 257 yards, one TD and one INT and Allen Robinson hauls in 65 receiving yards.
Monday, Sept. 10
SportsLine Projection Model's score: Lions 26, Jets 17
Vegas line: The Lions are favored by 6.5 (O/U 45)
Projected Statistics: Matthew Stafford throws for 260 yards and two TDs, with Golden Tate catching six balls for 63 yards for the Lions. For the Jets, Sam Darnold passes for 196 yards, one TD and one INT and Robby Anderson catches five passes for 67 yards.
SportsLine Projection Model's score: Rams 30, Raiders 22
Vegas line: The Rams opened at -2.5, and are now at -4 (O/U 49.5)
Projected Statistics: Jared Goff throws for 259 yards and two TDs and Todd Gurley runs 21 times for 91 yards and one TD for the Rams. Derek Carr passes for 225 yards and one TD with Amari Cooper finishing with 61 receiving yards for the Raiders.Â
