Teams that finished with a better straight up record by 1-8 games than their first week opponent the prior year are:
27-32 as home division favorites (Cowboys)
26-55 as home non-div favorites (Steelers, Saints, Ravens, Vikings)
23-26 as away division favorites (Packers, Seahawks)
26-31 as away non-div favorites (Colts, Dolphins, Bengals, Panthers, Eagles)
11-25 as away non-div dogs (Lions, Browns)
27-32 as home division favorites (Cowboys)
26-55 as home non-div favorites (Steelers, Saints, Ravens, Vikings)
23-26 as away division favorites (Packers, Seahawks)
26-31 as away non-div favorites (Colts, Dolphins, Bengals, Panthers, Eagles)
11-25 as away non-div dogs (Lions, Browns)
