Week 1 NFL Odds: Underdogs That Will Pull off Upsets in 2013 Season Openers

September 7, 2013   ·   Austin Green   ·   Jump to comments

Week 1 of the NFL regular season is finally here, and just like any week, you can expect at least a few upsets across the league. 
The favored Denver Broncos crushed the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday, but not all underdogs will be as unfortunate as John Harbaugh and Co. The NFL is riddled with parity, and the cliche "on any given Sunday" is as true as it is annoying.
Betting on the underdog can be risky at times, but look for the following three teams to pull off upsets this Sunday.
 
All odds courtesy of www.footballlocks.com
MINNESOTA VIKINGS (+4) over Detroit Lions

The Detroit Lions boast one of the most explosive offenses in the league, but their defense isn't prepared to stop the one-man wrecking crew that is Adrian Peterson.
Peterson dominated the Lions last season, rushing for 273 yards on 48 carries in Minnesota's two victories over its division rival. He scored only one touchdown, but he continually shredded the Lions defense, pu...

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