Ian Hanford laid Steelers –3, trusting Pittsburgh’s defensive blueprint versus Justin Fields. He cited the Steelers’ cornerback depth to bracket Garrett Wilson and linebacking speed to keep Fields contained. While acknowledging both offenses may start slowly, Hanford expects Mike Tomlin’s game-planning acumen to tilt a defensive struggle and sees a typical Steelers 17-10 style win that covers the short road number.

Ian Hanford took Browns +5.5, leaning on two angles: Cincinnati’s well-documented early-season malaise and Cleveland’s 3-1 record hosting Joe Burrow-led Bengals since 2021. Hanford concedes Cincinnati probably wins outright but argues Lou Anarumo’s re-tooled defense "is likely going to be a disaster" again. With Joe Flacco capable of managing a ball-control script, he forecasts another close Battle of Ohio that cashes for dog backers.

Ian Hanford laid Washington –5.5, citing New York’s 1-7 straight-up and ATS record in its last eight home openers. He pointed out the Giants’ offense returns 10 of 11 starters that ‘struggled mightily’ in 2024, with the lone change being “probably-below-average” quarterback Russell Wilson. Conversely, Washington keeps offensive continuity around Jayden Daniels and Hanford expects the second-year passer to punch in a late touchdown to secure the spread. Betting angle: trust the more coherent offense and fade a franchise that perpetually starts slow.