NFL Week 1 Picks: Five Underdogs We’re Taking

Can Justin Herbert and the Chargers get you through Week 1—or should you go against the crowd? We break down our NFL Survivor picks, five underdogs, and the return of Michael’s Road to $10K.

This week on The Sports Hangover, Michael Benatar and J-Dawg debate Chargers vs. Cardinals, Jacksonville’s Survivor appeal, and why they’re leaning toward the 49ers against the Rams in Australia.

Plus: Baker Mayfield’s reported extension, Joe Burrow vs. Sam Darnold for MVP, AFC futures, and a potential $100 starting bet on Seattle.

🏈 WEEK 1 PICKS DISCUSSED

Saints +7 vs. Lions

Cardinals +10 vs. Chargers

Buccaneers +3.5 vs. Bengals

Commanders +5.5 at Eagles

Browns +8.5 at Jaguars

J-Dawg’s Survivor pick: Chargers

Michael’s proposed Road to $10K opener: Seahawks moneyline, potentially rolling the proceeds into Raiders moneyline if Seattle wins.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Football is back

00:29 Fantasy draft chaos and commissioner power

04:49 Baker Mayfield’s extension

07:04 Week 1 Survivor strategy

10:38 Can you trust the Chargers?

13:01 Jacksonville and the Survivor alternatives

16:10 Rams vs. 49ers in Australia

18:46 Road to $10K: Seattle, then Las Vegas?

21:52 Week 1 underdog picks

24:39 Joe Burrow and the Bengals outlook

25:08 Commanders vs. Eagles

26:59 Burrow vs. Darnold for MVP

28:03 Browns vs. Jaguars

30:16 Kirk Cousins vs. Geno Smith

31:06 AFC futures and season win totals

32:59 Can the Seahawks repeat?

34:33 Sports Hangover app update and wrap-up

Who’s your Week 1 Survivor pick? Drop it in the comments.

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Lines and odds reflect the recording and may change.

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