The Favorites

Action Network host Chad Millman calls this division "the best in the NFL." And while his partner Simon Hunter disagrees, there's lots to like in the AFC North. Joe Burrow and the Bengals are the favorite to win the division, but what about the Cleveland Browns and their loaded roster? And can you ever count out Pittsburgh and Baltimore? Our duo discusses every team in-depth, and recommends their favorite bets from a futures perspective. Plus, we get to hear from the podcast's favorite coach: Mike Tomlin. 17 - CLEVELAND 26 - PITTSBURGH 35 - BALTIMORE 42 - CINCINNATI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Chicago Bears are the toast of the NFL offseason among sharp bettors, but has the hype grown out of control? Here to discuss all things NFC North are Action Network experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter, along with friend of the podcast Rich Hribar of Sharp Football Analysis. The Detroit Lions are suddenly a favorite to win the division, the Packers can only go as far as their quarterback can take them, and the Vikings remain an unknown commodity. So where should gamblers be placing their money this season in the NFC North? 8 - GREEN BAY PACKERS 15 - CHICAGO BEARS 29 - MINNESOTA VIKINGS 38 - DETROIT LIONS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Hall of Fame Game is tonight in Canton, which means football season has officially begun! Here to celebrate the festivities are Action Network experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter, who preview the first game of the season before diving into the rollicking AFC West. How bad will the Las Vegas Raiders be? Can the Chiefs keep this up? And how special can the Los Angeles Chargers be, saddled with this coaching staff? All these questions answered and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're back! Action Network experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter commence their annual August series of NFL divisional betting previews, starting this year with the NFC West. They are joined by friend of the podcast Matthew Freedman of Fantasy Life, as they dive into the San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Arizona Cardinals and Los Angeles Rams. Together they go deep on each team, assessing the risks and potential betting value, as they examine how the 2023 season could unfold for each fanbase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Who gets the blame if the New York Jets head south this season? How improved could the Patriots be? Does the Worldwide Leader need to approve a Top 10 QB list? To answer these questions and more we welcome ESPN writer, NFL expert and friend of the podcast Bill Barnwell to the show. He tells Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter his opinions on Trevor Lawrence, the Chicago Bears and lots more in a rollicking conversation that features a little something for everyone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Last season, Action Network's predictive analytics team devised an all-new way to calculate and rank "luck" among NFL teams. What they devised became one of the most valuable betting tools in company history, creating a metric able to hit at over 60% against the spread to close the season. The engine behind these rankings, Sean Koerner and Nick Giffen, join hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter on this episode for an overview on the Luck Rankings. How did they originate? How can normal, everyday NFL gamblers find and use them? Just how predictive can they be? Plus, we play a new round of What Are The Odds, one of the Favorites Podcast's most cherished games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Last spring, Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter ranked their top 10 quarterbacks to bet on with the help of media tycoon Colin Cowherd. Today, they welcome on fantasy guru Rich Hribar of Sharp Football Analysis, the co-host of RotoGrinder's popular Pick 6 Show, to update their lists. Together the trio list their top signal-callers from across the NFL, updating their rankings to reflect the bold new realities of the 2023 season. We hear about why Matthew Stafford still has Simon's trust, why Chad is an unapologetic Justin Fields homer, and why the intelligent and thoughtful Rich Hribar is so aligned with just one of our hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the dog days of summer upon us Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter once again answer a trove of listener questions received in recent weeks, with guest and friend of the podcast Matthew Freedman. We get answers on offseason routines, bird predilections, Russ Wilson, hallucinogens and so much more. Plus, we hear a brief story of neighborhood gambling generosity from producer Matt Mitchell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Action Network fantasy football experts Sean Koerner and Chris Raybon both finished Top 5 in FantasyPros' player projection rankings last NFL season, and today they join colleagues Chad Millman and Simon Hunter to discuss the biggest offseason moves in the NFL. What fantasy impacts with Tom Brady's retirement have? How big a deal is Aaron Rodgers moving to New York? And can you ever get enough talk about tight ends? All this and more as our offseason coverage continues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the NBA Draft taking place Thursday night, Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter welcome colleague and long-shot enthusiast Brandon Anderson to the program. He discusses his favorite picks for Draft night, with lots of juicy prices and tantalizing situations to keep you engaged all night long. Plus, we hear about a new era dawning in San Antonio, and why an obscure defensive specialist from Arkansas may be worth a flyer in the first round. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices