NFL Week 1 Survivor Picks, Best Bets, & Upset Traps (Ep. 1051)

NFL Week 1 Survivor Picks, Best Bets, & Upset Traps (Ep. 1051)

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September 4, 2026 · 27 min · Episode 1051

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Matt Perrault and Pat Fitzmaurice discuss their top NFL Week 1 Survivor Pool picks and best bets while analyzing potential upset traps.

The NFL season is here, and Matt Perrault and Pat Fitzmaurice break down their top NFL Week 1 Survivor Pool picks, early best bets, and potential upset traps. Is Jacksonville the safest play against Cleveland, or should survivor players look toward the Los Angeles Chargers, Detroit Lions, or Pittsburgh Steelers? Plus, the guys explain why blindly following the Week 1 chalk can send your survivor entry home early. The guys dig into Jaguars vs. Browns, Chargers vs. Cardinals, Saints vs. Lions, Steelers vs. Falcons, Patriots vs. Seahawks, Rams vs. 49ers, Eagles vs. Commanders, Bears vs. Panthers, and more. Pat explains why New Orleans could be one of his favorite Week 1 bets, why Bears-Panthers could turn into a shootout, and which favorites he trusts most. Matt makes the case for Detroit as his early Survivor pick while also considering Pittsburgh depending on the Falcons’ quarterback situation. Plus, get early NFL Week 1 betting picks on spreads, totals, and underdogs, including thoughts on the Patriots-Seahawks under, San Francisco against the Rams in Australia, and Philadelphia against Washington. If you’re trying to survive Week 1, avoid an early knockout, or find value before…

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