How Important Is Winning The First Game Of The NFL Season?

According to the NFL, teams that win on opening day have a 52% chance of making the playoffs. Teams that lose on opening day, have just a 24% chance. That’s quite a difference on just one single game/win. Here’s the NFL’s numbers: Since 2002, when the NFL expanded to 32 clubs, teams that are victorious… How Important Is Winning The First Game Of The NFL Season?