Are the Jets bad or pathetic?
THE BEST GAMES TO BET
PANTHERS at JETS
1 p.m., Panthers by 1 ½, 42
HANK’S HONEYS: The Jets are bad but are they pathetic? There is still talent in the squad and they will not reach a score of 0-17. The Panthers may be a team on the rise, but they have yet to win on the road. ALL RIGHT. Forget we said that. The Panthers outperform them in almost every category. The Jets are struggling against the run and Rico Dowdle could be the biggest story of the year. Garrett Wilson’s injury further hampers the Jets’ offense and the less said about Justin Fields, the better.
IF I WAS A POTTOR: Panthers and others.
GIANTS at BRONCOS
4:05 p.m., Broncos at 7:40 a.m.
HANK’S HONEYS: We’ll pump the brakes on the Giants in Game 2 on the road at Jaxson Dart. The kid does a lot with his feet but he’s going to have to be on his horse against the Broncos, who lead the NFL in pressures and sacks. This is without a doubt the best defensive unit the Giants have faced. Travel advantage goes to the Giants, who will have had 10 days since their upset of the Eagles, with the Broncos making the long journey back from London after an ugly win over the Jets.
IF I WAS A POTTOR: Broncos and others.
RAMS vs JAGUARS in LONDON
9:30 a.m., Rams at 3:45 p.m.
HANK’S HONEYS: Both teams rely on their defensive units, and with Euro matches mostly low in terms of scores, it’s an easy choice. The Rams’ offense will be further hampered by the absence of Puka Nacua. Nacua led the league in goals, so Matthew Stafford will need other options. London is the Jags’ second home and the Rams haven’t crossed the pond since 2019 and they will play the game at 6:30 a.m. PT.
IF I WAS A POTTOR: Jaguars and under.
RAIDERS at CHEFS
1 p.m., Chefs at 11 ½, 45 ½
HANK’S HONEYS: Be careful to score a lot of points with the Chiefs, as last year showed. But they own the matchups in this one. KC’s offense has heated up and will get an added boost with the return of Rashee Rice. Geno Smith has been an interception machine and with OT Kolton Miller sidelined, he’s going to get a lot of pressure from Steve Spagnuolo. The Chiefs’ schedule has been brutal so far. They should coast.
IF I WAS A POTTOR: The bosses and the sous.
PATRIOTS at TITANS
1 p.m., Pats at 7 a.m., 42 p.m.
HANK’S HONEYS: Mike Vrabel returns to Nashville, finding the Titans worse than he left them. Tennessee just fired his successor, Brian Callahan, and there’s little chance an interim coach can turn things around with a group of Titans wanting Vrabel still in charge. Drake Maye has moved into the MVP category and while we like Jeffery Simmons, he will be taking aim at a threadbare defense that just made Geno Smith look good. It’s a big line but the rout is written everywhere.
IF I WAS A POTTOR: Patriots and under.
DOLPHINS at BROWNS
1 p.m., Browns at 2 1/2, 40
HANK’S HONEYS: Things are getting out of hand in Miami and while the Browns may not be a model franchise for anyone, they should take advantage of all the chaos. Four things are clear ahead of the match. The Dolphins can’t block Tua Tagovailoa. Myles Garrett and the Browns can be a nightmare for QBs. The Dolphins can’t stop anyone on the ground. Quinshon Judkins is very capable and was underutilized against the Steelers. This is enough for us.
IF I WAS A POTTOR: Browns and undies.
SAINTS at OURS
1:00 p.m., Bear by 5 ½, 47
HANK’S HONEYS: The Bears are turning things around under new head coach Ben Johnson, even if some of it is smoke and mirrors. Their defense isn’t very good but thrives on turnovers, which isn’t sustainable. While Alvin Kamara can go untracked against a Bears run defense, the Saints can stay in the game given what looks like a bloated line. Granted, the Saints were double-digit losers in their previous two road games, but with the Bears coming off an emotional victory in a short week, those points are very tempting.
IF I WAS A POTTOR: The saints and the underbelly.
EAGLES at VIKINGS
1 p.m., Eagles by 2 ½, 43
HANK’S HONEYS: The Eagles’ loss to the Giants was a shock. They just didn’t show up. To us, this indicates that the Super Bowl hangover is real and there’s no reason to think that will change against a very good home team. In fact, the Vikings should be favored here. They just came out and have the defense to continue frustrating the Eagles. Saquon Barkley has people wondering how injured he might be and Jalen Hurts can’t renew the chemistry with his receiving corps.
IF I WAS A POTTOR: Vikings and others.
FALCONS at 49ERS
8:20 p.m., Niners by 3, 47 ½
HANK’S HONEYS: The Falcons have been undervalued all year. Michael Penix is better than expected and he leads an offense full of playmakers. The 49ers D took two big hits with the losses of DE Nick Bosa and LB Fred Warner. But maybe this is where the young team learns a lesson. They’re coming off a huge primetime win on MNF and are traveling across the country for a short week to take on one of the NFL’s proudest franchises. There’s a chance Brock Purdy, Ricky Pearsall and George Kittle all suit up this week.
IF I WAS A POTTOR: 49ers and under.
THE LIONS at BUCS
Monday, 7 p.m., Lions by 5 1/2, 53
HANK’S HONEYS: The Lions laid an egg in Kansas City and now have a chance to redeem themselves at home. We like Baker Mayfield but the Bucs have benefited from some luck. We think that could run out this week with Detroit needing a big bounce back. Mayfield is missing most of his receiving weapons and the Lions’ pass rush could cause him problems. Bet on it, as usual, and count on the Lions offense getting back on track under the prime-time lights.
IF I WAS A POTTOR: Lions and others.
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LOOK BUT DON’T TOUCH
COMMANDERS at COWBOYS
4:25 p.m., Commanders by 2 ½, 53 ½
HANK’S HONEYS: Jayden Daniels hasn’t been the sensation he was last year, but he has a chance to take advantage of a weak Cowboys defense. Ditto Dak Prescott, who is playing at an NFL MVP level, against the Commanders secondary. Yet the Cowboys have dominated this rivalry of late and are 7-1 ATS in their last eight meetings with Washington. This is a real throwing game.
CAN’T HELP YOURSELF? : Cowboys and others.
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THE BEST OF THE REST
COLTS at CHARGEURS
4:05 p.m., Chargers by 1 ½, 48 ½
IF I WAS A POTTOR: Magazines and underneath.
PACKERS at CARDINAUX
4:25 p.m., Packers by 6 ½, 44
IF I WAS A POTTOR: Cardinals and others.
TEXANS at SEAHAWKS
Monday, 10 p.m., Seahawks by 3 ½, 41
IF I WAS A POTTOR: Seahawks and others.
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BEST BET OF THE WEEK: Browns. Yes, we said it.
LAST WEEK: 6-9; MORE/LESS: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
OVERALL: 45-47-1; MORE/LESS: 45-47-1
BEST BETS: 5-1
