Week 1 did not disappoint — and neither did we. While ESPN played it safe, FIS brought the heat. Monica flexed hardest, calling the Packers over the Lions when everyone else hesitated. Tasha spiced things up with her bold Chargers upset pick, and Amber owned Monday night with the Vikings win. Sure, we whiffed on the Ravens — but when Josh Allen goes full God-mode, what can you do?
Bottom line: our instincts weren’t just on point, they were sexy sharp. Week 1 proved this team can out-predict the “experts” with flair, sass, and a little football chaos.
Thursday Night Cowboys @ Eagles: Popcorn, Spit, and Touchdowns
- Vegas Odds: Eagles -8.5 | O/U 47.5
- ESPN Matchup Pick: Eagles favored (~66%)
- FIS Prediction: All three—Eagles
- Actual Result: Eagles win 24–20 in a lightning-delayed thriller
- Verdict: Perfect call. Eagles bring the heat.
Week 1 served up all the drama you could handle — and then some. Jalen Carter got ejected after spitting on Dax Prescott, turning the sideline into a full-on reality-TV moment. The crowd went wild, the cameras loved it, and the game only got hotter from there.
Through the chaos, Jalen Hurts was untouchable, slicing through Dallas’ defense for two rushing touchdowns and extending his NFL record for QBs with multiple rushing TDs. Philly’s secondary? Still a little shaky — Adoree’ Jackson gave up 103 yards and a couple of missed tackles — but Hurts made it look effortless.
Dallas had flashes of fire, too. Miles Sanders’ 49-yard dash nearly flipped the script, and the young O-line held strong. But a fumble in the red zone and key drops from CeeDee Lamb kept the Cowboys from taking control.
FIS prediction locked in: Eagles soar, Cowboys stumble, and the drama never stops. Week 1? Absolute chaos. Sexy chaos.
Friday Night Chiefs @ Chargers: Kelce’s Takedown and Birthday TDs
- Vegas Odds: Chiefs -3 | O/U 45.5
- ESPN Pick: Chiefs ~56.9% favored
- FIS Prediction: Monica & Amber—Chiefs; Tasha—Chargers
- Actual Result: Chargers stun the Chiefs, 27–21
- Verdict: Tasha had the edge—bold and correct.
Travis Kelce took out Xavier Worthy, Taylor’s favorite draft pick from last year, leaving fans gasping. Despite the hit, Justin Herbert was electric, carving up KC’s defense in the second half with two TDs and a clutch 19-yard scramble to seal the win.
Birthday magic alert: Quentin Johnston turned 22 and delivered big—five catches, 79 yards, and two touchdown plays. Because let’s be real, players love showing up on their birthday, and Johnston made it unforgettable.
Mahomes fought hard, but missing Worthy and other key receivers left KC short.
FIS Take: Tasha’s prediction nails it — Chargers steal the win, Herbert dazzles, and birthday heroics steal the spotlight.
Sunday Early Raiders @ Patriots: Raiders’ Second-Half Magic
- Vegas Odds: Patriots -2.5 | O/U 43.5
- ESPN Predictor: Patriots 51.9%
- FIS Prediction: Monica, Amber & Tasha—Raiders
- Actual Result: Raiders edge Patriots 20–13 — ESPN
- Verdict: FIS called it. Raiders defense came alive in the second half, and Geno Smith outdueled Drake Maye to secure the win.
Second-half drama had fans on the edge: the Patriots led 10–7 at halftime, but the Raiders flipped the script, holding New England scoreless while pressuring QB Drake Maye into a crucial interception that turned into a touchdown.
Geno Smith was electric, spreading the ball around and connecting on a 26-yard TD to Tre Tucker, then adding 10 unanswered points to seal the win. All-Pro tight end Brock Bowers hauled in 5 catches for 103 yards, and Jakobi Meyers dominated with 8 catches for 97.
FIS Take: Amber & Tasha’s prediction nails it — Raiders steal the win, Smith dazzles, and Las Vegas’ adjustments and grit take the spotlight.
Sunday Early Steelers @ Jets: Rodgers Plays the Ex Card
- Vegas Odds: Steelers -3 | O/U 38.5
- ESPN Predictor: Steelers 58.8%
- FIS Prediction: Monica & Amber—Steelers; Tasha—Jets
- Result: Steelers edge Jets 34–32; Rodgers dominates
- Verdict: Monica & Amber nailed it. Rodgers = savage.
Fourth-quarter chaos had fans biting their nails: the Jets led twice, but Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers flipped the script, throwing four TDs and outlasting New York 34–32. Justin Fields made plays with his legs, including two rushing touchdowns, but it wasn’t enough to hold off Pittsburgh’s comeback.
Ben Skowronek swung momentum with a key touchdown connection and a fumble recovery, while Breece Hall dominated the ground game with 182 rushing yards. Rodgers spread the ball beautifully, making clutch throws and keeping the Jets defense off balance.
FIS Take: Monica & Amber’s prediction nails it — Steelers edge the Jets, Rodgers dominates, and clutch plays seal the win.
The Jets dumped Rodgers. He came back with a vengeance. 😮💨
— FootballIsSexy (@Football_IsSexy) September 7, 2025
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Sunday Early Dolphins @ Colts: Colts Dominate Early
- Vegas Odds: Colts -1.5 | O/U 47.5
- ESPN Pick: Colts 49.9%, Dolphins 49.7% (a near coin flip)
- FIS Prediction: Monica—Dolphins; Amber & Tasha—Colts
- Actual Result: Colts crush Dolphins 33–8
- Verdict: Amber & Tasha got it right. Monica’s heart was outpaced.
Sunday Early looked like a tease—a near coin flip—but the Colts made it look effortless. Miami strutted onto the field full of hope, but Daniel Jones and Indianapolis stole the show, finishing with a 33–8 blowout. Jones spread the ball like a master, connecting with Michael Pittman Jr., Tyler Warren, and Alec Pierce, and even strutted in two goal-line rushing touchdowns — a debut made to remember. The Colts’ defense? Fierce and aggressive, racking up sacks and a key interception from Laiatu Latu, leaving Miami scrambling.
The Dolphins tried to keep up, but Tua and Tyreek Hill couldn’t quite find their rhythm, and the front seven couldn’t make a dent — 156 rushing yards allowed and zero pressure on Jones.
FIS Take: Amber & Tasha got it right — Colts dominate, Jones dazzles, and Miami never finds its groove. Monica had the heart on the Dolphins, but the field had other plans.
Sunday Early Cardinals @ Saints: Cardinals Cruise Past Saints
- Vegas Odds: Cardinals -6.5 | O/U 43.5
- ESPN Predictor: Cardinals 57% | Saints 42.7%
- FIS Picks: All three Cardinals
- Actual Result: Cardinals edge Saints 20–13
- Verdict: All three FIS picks hit the mark
Sunday Early was all about Arizona strutting their stuff. The Cardinals seduced the Saints from whistle to whistle, living up to the 6.5-point spread and cruising past New Orleans with confidence. Kyler Murray orchestrated the offense like a master, teasing the defense with precision passes and keeping them guessing at every turn. Arizona’s defense? Relentless, shutting down big plays and stealing momentum when it mattered most.
The Saints tried to play catch-up, but they couldn’t find their rhythm, left chasing shadows, and never really threatened to close the gap.
FIS Take: Monica, Amber, and Tasha all got it right — Cardinals win, Murray dazzles, and Arizona owns the spotlight. Everyone’s prediction? Pure perfection.
Sunday Early: Panthers @ Jaguars: Jaguars Dominate Panthers
- Vegas Odds: Jaguars -3.5 | O/U 46.5
- ESPN Predictor: Jaguars 58.9% | Panthers 40.8%
- FIS Picks: Monica – Jags | Amber – Panthers | Tasha – Jags
- Actual Result: Jaguars over Panthers 26–10
- Verdict: Monica & Tasha got it right.
The Jaguars came out swinging and showed why they were slight favorites, cruising past the Panthers 26–10. Jacksonville’s defense set the tone, forcing turnovers, pressuring Bryce Young, and breaking up key passes. Travis Etienne Jr. was electric on the ground, piling up 143 rushing yards, including a 71-yard touchdown run that helped put the game out of reach.
The Panthers struggled to find rhythm, with Young turning the ball over multiple times and Carolina’s run defense failing to contain Etienne. Despite a late touchdown pass, Carolina couldn’t recover from Jacksonville’s early dominance.
FIS Take: Monica & Tasha called it — Jaguars win, Etienne dazzles, and Jacksonville’s defense makes the statement. Amber went with the Panthers, but the Jags controlled the field after the delay.
Early Sunday Bengals @ Browns: Bengals Edge Browns in Defensive Showdown
- Vegas Odds: Bengals -5.5 | O/U 47.5
- ESPN Predictor: Bengals 65.2% | Browns 34.5%
- FIS Picks: All three Bengals
- Actual Result: Bengals over Browns 17-16
- Verdict: All three FIS picks hit the mark by a hair.
The Bengals pulled off a nail-biter, edging the Browns 17–16 in a tense AFC North opener. Cincinnati’s defense made the difference, forcing three turnovers, including key interceptions from Jordan Battle and DJ Turner, and keeping Cleveland’s offense from capitalizing in critical moments. Evan McPherson added clutch points to keep the Bengals ahead.
The Browns fought hard but couldn’t overcome the defensive pressure. Cleveland moved the ball at times, but costly turnovers and stalled drives left them just short.
FIS Take: Monica, Amber, and Tasha all called it — Bengals win, the defense shines, and Cincinnati starts the season with a win.
Early Buccaneers @ Falcons: Bucs Bring the Heat
- Odds: Buccaneers -2.5 | O/U 47.5
- ESPN Predictor: Buccaneers 55.3% | Falcons 44.4%
- FIS Picks: All three Bucs
- Actual Result: Buccaneers edge Falcons 23–20
- Verdict: All three FIS picks nailed it — Bucs clutch it down the stretch.
The Buccaneers played it smooth and deadly, with Baker Mayfield orchestrating a clutch two-minute drive capped by a 25-yard touchdown to rookie Emeka Egbuka. Tampa Bay’s defense flirted with danger, letting a late Falcons scramble happen but stepping up when it mattered, especially with Antoine Winfield Jr. in the red zone.
The Falcons teased with a 50-yard bomb from Penix to Bijan Robinson and a late touchdown scramble, but Atlanta couldn’t hold the Bucs off.
FIS Take: All three called it — Bucs win, Mayfield sizzles, and Tampa Bay proves they can turn up the heat when the lights are hottest.
Sunday Midday 49ers @ Seahawks: 49ers’ Fireworks in Seattle
- Vegas Odds: 49ers -2.5 | O/U 43.5
- ESPN Predictor: 49ers 53.7% | Seahawks 45.9%
- FIS Picks: Monica – 49ers | Amber – Seahawks | Tasha – 49ers
- Actual Result: 49ers edge Seahawks 17–13
- Verdict: Monica & Tasha got it right with the 49ers.
The 49ers pulled off a gritty 17–13 win over the Seahawks despite key injuries. Tight end George Kittle didn’t return, left tackle Trent Williams spent time in the injury tent, and wideout Jauan Jennings left in the second half. Brock Purdy and San Francisco’s veteran leaders stepped up, making clutch plays to secure the win, while the defense bent but didn’t break.
Seattle’s Sam Darnold and Zach Charbonnet showed flashes late, but the Seahawks couldn’t sustain a game-winning drive.
FIS Take: Monica’s faith in the 49ers was rewarded — grit, key plays, and veteran leadership carried them through. Tasha also nailed it, while Amber’s Seahawks pick came up just short.
Sunday Midday Packers @ Lions: Packers Turn Up the Pressure
- Vegas Odds: Packers -2.5 | O/U 46.5
- ESPN Predictor: Lions 51.9%
- FIS Prediction: Split—Monica Packers; Amber & Tasha Lions
- Result: Packers dominate 27–13; Parsons impactful
- Verdict: Monica got the vision. Parsons made the statement.
Green Bay seduced the scoreboard, taking Detroit 27–13, and Micah Parsons was the star making jaws drop. Every rush, every collapse of the pocket had the Lions scrambling — his pressure forced early mistakes, including an Evan Williams interception and a third-quarter sack by Lukas Van Ness. Limited snaps? Didn’t matter — he was lethal.
Jordan Love turned up the heat, uncorking deep, teasing throws like a 48-yard bomb to Romeo Doubs that set up a Jayden Reed touchdown. Detroit? They looked flustered and outmatched, finally scratching on the board with a late 13-yard TD by rookie Isaac TeSlaa, while injuries, including Terrion Arnold leaving, kept the spark from igniting.
FIS Take: Monica got it right — Parsons made a statement, and the Packers owned the field. Amber and Tasha flirted with the Lions’ hopes, but the night belonged to Green Bay.
Sunday Midday Texans @ Rams: Rams Tease, Texans Left Wanting
- Vegas Odds: Rams -3 | O/U 43.5
- ESPN Predictor: Rams 56% | Texans 43.7%
- FIS Picks: Monica – Texans | Amber – Rams | Tasha – Texans
- Actual Result: L.A. Rams 14, Houston 9
- Verdict: Amber nailed it!
Rams seduced the scoreboard, edging Houston 14–9, with Puka Nacua stealing the spotlight — 10 catches for 130 yards and a fearless return after a first-quarter gash. Matthew Stafford did his thing too, hitting 245 passing yards and cruising past 60,000 career yards like it was nothing. Houston’s defense bent but didn’t break, and the Rams’ offense kept things tantalizingly just enough.
Texans? They tried to flirt with the end zone, but C.J. Stroud couldn’t find his rhythm. Pressure came fast, the offensive line wavered, and Nico Collins was left begging for the spotlight with just three catches. The lone touchdown came too late to tempt a comeback, leaving Houston licking their wounds.
FIS Take: Amber got the vibes right — Rams were controlled, confident, and oh-so-lethal. Monica and Tasha’s Texans hopes? Cute, but the night belonged to L.A.
Sunday Night Ravens @ Bills: Allen Turns It Into a Bills Masterpiece
- Vegas Odds: Bills -1.5 | O/U 50.5
- ESPN Pick: Likely Bills edge favored
- FIS Prediction: All—Ravens (bold choice)
- Result: Bills win 41–40 on a Josh Allen comeback
- Verdict: Bold but didn’t stick. Allen was magic.
Ravens nearly had Buffalo begging for mercy, but Josh Allen’s magic sealed the deal, 41–40.
Lamar Jackson and Baltimore seduced the scoreboard, storming out to a massive lead that had Bills fans clutching their seats. Derrick Henry bulldozed for a late score, and DeAndre Hopkins wowed with a one-handed 29-yard touchdown on his Ravens debut. The drama spilled into the stands—after a Bills fan shoved Lamar following Hopkins’ hit, he shoved back, and a water bottle sailed at Henry in the end zone.
Allen, unfazed, orchestrated a sizzling comeback with two rushing and two passing touchdowns, shattering the franchise record for rushing TDs, and capped it all with a game-winning field goal as time expired. Rich Eisen revealed 25,000 Bills fans had already bailed in the fourth quarter, missing one of the most electric comebacks in team history—but Allen didn’t hold back, calling out the early leavers and urging fans to have faith.
FIS Take: All three went bold on Baltimore, but Josh Allen’s magic turned the night into a Bills spectacle.
Monday Night: Vikings @ Bears
- Vegas Odds: Vikings -1.5 | O/U 43.5
- ESPN Predictor: Bears 52.5%
- FIS Prediction: Monica & Tasha—Bears; Amber—Vikings
- Result: Vikings win 27–24; JJ McCarthy heroics
- Verdict: Amber nailed the upset. Monica & Tasha’s hearts were right, but the field said otherwise.
The Bears teased with early promise, but J.J. McCarthy turned Monday night into his own debut fantasy. Down double digits late, the rookie turned up the heat—three fourth-quarter touchdowns, a record-setting comeback, and the kind of swagger that made Vikings fans fall head over heels. Jordan Mason’s punishing runs added the bruises, cracking Chicago’s defense and setting the stage for McCarthy’s fireworks.
Caleb Williams came out silky smooth, hitting 10 straight completions, but the Bears unraveled—penalties, stalled drives, and missed chances. Each flag felt like stripping away momentum, and when it mattered most, Minnesota pounced.
FIS Take: Amber, even as a Bears fan, saw something and rode with the Vikings—she nailed it. Monica and Tasha stayed loyal to Amber, but McCarthy’s magic owned the night.
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