Sunday Night Football opens with Baltimore visiting Buffalo in a marquee Week 1 clash that sets a high bar for the rest of the season. Buffalo sits as a slim home favorite with a league-high total of 50.5, signaling a shootout vibe even as defenses are being tuned after off-season moves.

Buffalo’s defense is tasked with pressuring a blitz-happy Ravens attack, while Josh Allen leans on play-action to exploit gaps. Baltimore counters with a revitalized secondary and a red-zone emphasis that could fuel Derrick Henry’s scoring chances. Mark Andrews and Isaiah Likely figure prominently in a game that factors heavily into early-season fantasy and betting decisions.

Betting bets lean toward a close finish: Henry to score in the red zone and Andrews to surprise in receiving yards, while Allen’s passing yard line sits under 231.5 in several fades. The ESPN analytics projection leans Even, underscoring the tight, decision-heavy nature of Week 1’s SNF slate.