Sharp or Square - NFL WEEK 1 BETS: Patriots-Seahawks, 49ers-Rams, Packers-Vikings, Bears-Panthers, Cowboys-Giants
Sep 9, 2026 · 1h 9m
Summary
Chad Millman and Simon Hunter open the NFL season by reviewing all 16 Week 1 games, focusing on sharp line movements and public betting trends. They analyze key matchups like the Patriots-Seaahawks rematch and the Rams-49ers international game, while also discussing their charity betting initiative with the Jets. The hosts debate whether to back underdogs like the Buccaneers and Panthers or fade favorites like the Jaguars and Steelers, ultimately narrowing down their top five picks for the week.
Topics discussed
Intro, State Farm ad, and Botox warning
Welcome to Sharper Square and off-season chat
Patriots vs Seahawks: Line movement and history
49ers vs Rams: International game and health
Buccaneers vs Bengals and Titans vs Jets
Buccaneers +3.5 and Bengals defense analysis
Panthers +3.5: Bryce Young and weather factors
Polymarket promo and Botox/Eglis ads
Jaguars vs Browns: Deshaun Watson and upset
Steelers vs Falcons and Saints vs Lions
Ravens vs Colts and Bills vs Texans
Dolphins vs Raiders and Botox ad
Eglis ad and State Farm mood check
Chargers vs Cardinals and Eagles vs Commanders
Vikings vs Lions and Cowboys vs Giants
Botox, Eglis, and State Farm ads
Futures bets: Denver vs Chiefs and Polymarket
Eglis ad and Lincoln Navigator promo
Fidelity retirement planning ad
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