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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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