MATCHUP	GLENN	SEAN	BEN	WINNER
	WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2026
	New England @ Seattle	Seattle	Seattle	Seattle	Seattle
	THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2026
	San Francisco @ L.A. Rams (Melbourne)	L.A. Rams	San Francisco	L.A. Rams	San Francisco
	SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2026
	Chicago @ Carolina	Chicago	Chicago	Chicago	Chicago
	Baltimore @ Indianapolis	Baltimore	Baltimore	Baltimore	Baltimore
	Atlanta @ Pittsburgh	Pittsburgh	Pittsburgh	Pittsburgh	Pittsburgh
	Cleveland @ Jacksonville	Jacksonville	Jacksonville	Jacksonville	Jacksonville
	Tampa Bay @ Cincinnati	Cincinnati	Cincinnati	Tampa Bay	Cincinnati
	N.Y. Jets @ Tennessee	Tennessee	Tennessee	Tennessee	N.Y. Jets
	New Orleans @ Detroit	Detroit	Detroit	Detroit	Detroit
	Buffalo @ Houston	Houston	Houston	Houston	Buffalo
	Arizona @ L.A. Chargers	L.A. Chargers	L.A. Chargers	L.A. Chargers	Arizona
	Green Bay @ Minnesota	Green Bay	Minnesota	Minnesota	Minnesota
	Miami @ Las Vegas	Las Vegas	Miami	Miami	Las Vegas
	Washington @ Philadelphia	Philadelphia	Philadelphia	Philadelphia	Philadelphia
	Dallas @ N.Y. Giants	Dallas	Dallas	Dallas	N.Y. Giants
	MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2026
	Denver @ Kansas City	Denver	Denver	Denver	Kansas City
	BYES: None

Sean surges ‘down under’ to take early Surfy lead

Things look a little different at GBF Central as we start the 2026 season. After 11 years, we’ve finally got a new website in the works. And thanks to the power of AI, this one adds some functionality that should make it easier to update and navigate. But one thing technology hasn’t changed is the unpredictability of opening week in the NawFuL, and it was the Junior Bro who pounced first in this year’s competition, jumping to the top of the overall standings for the first time since the end of the 2024 season.

It may be the age of artificial intelligence, but there was nothing “artificial” about the 49ers’ big 27-7 win over the Rams down in Melbourne, Australia, on Thursday night — the first of nine scheduled international games this year. And by appearances there was little “intelligence” in Coach Sean McVay’s decision to ship his L.A. squad down under just 28 hours before gametime, while San Francisco’s players had been enjoying shrimp on the barbie and sleeping off their jet lag for nearly a week, acclimating to the time difference. Did it affect the outcome of the game? We may never know, but we do know that Sean captured the split, which ultimately proved the difference in the week.

The Bros had a total of three splits in Week 1, the others both coming on Sunday afternoon. Glenn got a 27-13 win out of Las Vegas to even the score, but in the rubber match it was Green Bay falling apart in the fourth quarter, squandering what had at one point been a 12-point advantage as they got trounced by Minnesota, 39-22.

Sean went 10-6 for a solid start to the season, while Glenn was second at 9-7. Ben went 8-8 for third place as we all heaved a big sigh of relief to get the first week under our belts. Now that we’ve seen everyone in action, we’ll have more to go on when we make next week’s predictions.

Weekly Roundup
Compiled by ChatGPT

The splits…

SF 27, LAR 7 — (Sean wins) — 49ers thrive Down Under
The NFL’s first regular-season game in Australia raised questions about travel, particularly after the Rams arrived in Melbourne just 28 hours before kickoff while the 49ers came a week earlier. San Francisco looked considerably fresher. Brock Purdy threw three TD passes, and a fourth-and-goal stop preceded a 99-yard touchdown drive that broke open the game. Rams coach Sean McVay declined to blame the travel schedule afterward.

LV 27, MIA 13 — (Glenn wins) — Jeanty powers Raiders past Dolphins
Ashton Jeanty began his second season with the kind of performance Las Vegas envisioned when it drafted him sixth overall in 2025. Jeanty rushed for 102 yards and caught six passes for 45 more, including two touchdowns from new Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins. Miami closed within 17-13 early in the third quarter, but Jeanty answered with another TD reception and the Dolphins never scored again.

MIN 39, GB 22 — (Sean wins) — Wentz rescues Vikings after Murray injury
Kyler Murray’s Vikings debut lasted only 11 plays before a concussion knocked him from the game, and Green Bay appeared headed for victory with a 22-10 third-quarter lead. Instead, Carson Wentz threw three TD passes and Minnesota scored the final 29 points. A fourth-and-1 stop helped turn the game before consecutive Packers turnovers fueled the rout. Wentz finished with a 123.5 passer rating.

In other action…

SEA 13, NE 10 — Seahawks open title defense with win
Seattle’s defense forced three turnovers as the defending Stupor Bore champions survived New England in the NFL’s unusual Wednesday night season opener.

CHI 59, CAR 37 — Bears explode for record 59 points
Chicago scored a franchise-record 59 points as Caleb Williams accounted for four touchdowns and D’Andre Swift rushed for 124 yards and three scores.

CIN 33, TB 27 — Bengals finally start fast at home
Evan McPherson kicked four field goals, including bombs from 55 and 58 yards, as Cincinnati earned its first home Week 1 victory since 2021.

DET 31, NO 30 (OT) — Lions survive Saints in overtime
Jahmyr Gibbs rushed for a Week 1-high 156 yards and two touchdowns as Detroit survived despite New Orleans quarterback Tyler Shough throwing for 410 yards.

BUF 36, HOU 31 — Allen finally conquers Houston
Josh Allen threw the winning 34-yard TD to Joshua Palmer with 1:36 remaining, earning his first road victory at Houston in a four-lead-change fourth quarter. 

BAL 41, IND 23 — Henry climbs all-time touchdown list
Derrick Henry rushed for 144 yards and three touchdowns, moving into third place on the NFL’s all-time rushing-touchdown list as Baltimore rolled.

JAX 34, CLE 10 — Lawrence throws four TDs in rout
Trevor Lawrence threw four touchdown passes as Jacksonville overwhelmed Cleveland 34-10, piling up 360 yards while the Jaguars committed no turnovers.

PIT 20, ATL 13 — Rodgers starts farewell season with win
Aaron Rodgers opened his announced final NFL season with a victory, while T.J. Watt supplied Pittsburgh’s biggest defensive play with a pick-six.

NYJ 23, TEN 10 — Geno wins Jets homecoming
Geno Smith won his first start for the Jets since 2016, while Breece Hall rushed for 102 yards and New York held Tennessee to 195 yards.

ARI 26, LAC 14 — Cardinals spoil Chargers’ opener
Jacoby Brissett threw for 277 yards as Arizona held the Chargers to 268 total yards and forced two turnovers in a convincing road victory.

PHI 24, WAS 22 — Eagles escape NFC East battle
Philadelphia survived Washington by two points in a turnover-free NFC East matchup, with Saquon Barkley rushing for 83 yards and Jalen Hurts throwing for 203.

NYG 28, DAL 20 — Harbaugh era begins with Cowboys win
Jaxson Dart threw three TD passes and the Giants converted nine of their first 10 third downs, giving John Harbaugh a victory in his Giants coaching debut.

KC 31, DEN 10 — Walker runs wild in Chiefs debut
Kenneth Walker III rushed for a career-high 173 yards and scored twice in his Chiefs debut as Kansas City routed Denver in the Monday night finale.