Everett took Chicago –1.5 on Monday night. He highlighted Minnesota’s depleted receiving corps—Jordan Addison suspended and Jalen Nailor questionable—and the challenge of JJ McCarthy’s first start coming on the road. Conversely, he expects Caleb Williams, working under new coach Ben Johnson, to do just enough while the Bears’ defense contains the Vikings’ front.

Everett laid 1.5 with Buffalo, reminding bettors the Bills went undefeated at home in 2024 and avenged an early road loss to Baltimore with a playoff win in Orchard Park. He trusts Josh Allen to extend a run that saw Buffalo win nine of its last ten meaningful regular-season games.

Everett already leaned Packers –2.5 before last week’s Micah Parsons acquisition; the trade filled a glaring defensive need and cemented his stance. He also flagged Detroit’s revamped offensive line and coordinator changes as reasons Green Bay should start fast at Lambeau.

Everett grabbed Houston +2.5, citing offensive-line worries on both sides but valuing the Texans’ edge duo of Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter against 37-year-old Matthew Stafford. He believes that pressure advantage outweighs any concerns about Houston’s own protection.

Everett took Seattle +2.5, reminding readers the Seahawks won 20-17 in Santa Clara last November. He praised Seattle’s late-season defensive surge and likes its chances against a 49ers offense that may still be without Brandon Aiyuk, leaving Jauan Jennings as the top healthy wideout.

Everett grabbed Tennessee +7.5, arguing that No.1 overall pick Cam Ward represents a significant upgrade from last year’s Levis/Rudolph combo. In what he projects as a low-scoring affair, Ward’s playmaking should keep the Titans inside the touchdown-plus spread.

Although the Bengals have burned bettors in recent openers, Everett is laying 5.5 on the road. He simply views Cleveland as one of the league’s weakest rosters on paper and expects Joe Burrow’s group to buck its Week 1 trend this time around.

Everett grabbed the Giants +5.5, noting that New York’s 3-14 squad still lost to Washington by just eight total points in two meetings last season. He believes the Giants’ loaded defensive line can again muddy things up, keeping the offense in striking distance even if outright wins remain rare.

Everett laid the three points with Kansas City at the neutral-site game in São Paulo. He cited the Chargers’ loss of All-Pro left tackle Rashawn Slater in camp and questioned Los Angeles’ 2024 résumé—seven of its 11 wins came against 5-12 or worse clubs. With Justin Herbert’s protection compromised and the Chargers still looking for a signature victory, Everett expects Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs to handle business and cover.

Everett laid the three points with Kansas City at the neutral-site game in São Paulo. He cited the Chargers’ loss of All-Pro left tackle Rashawn Slater in camp and questioned Los Angeles’ 2024 résumé—seven of its 11 wins came against 5-12 or worse clubs. With Justin Herbert’s protection compromised and the Chargers still looking for a signature victory, Everett expects Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs to handle business and cover.

Tyler Everett backed Dallas to cover the +8.5 spread on Thursday night. He reminded readers that both 2024 blowouts came with Cooper Rush, not Dak Prescott, under center. Prescott owns a 9-4 career mark against Philadelphia and has won four of the last five meetings. Everett added that George Pickens joining CeeDee Lamb gives the Cowboys a second perimeter threat the Eagles did not have to defend last year. He expects the improved passing attack to score enough points—late if necessary—to stay inside the number.