SportsLine experts publish betting recommendations for 2026 NFL preseason games across Week 1 and Week 2, with each article focusing on a particular day’s slate. Across the reports, the suggested wagers vary by game and date, but all are framed as “best bets” tied to the preseason schedule.
For Week 1, CBS Sports carries multiple SportsLine picks from different handicappers. Larry Hartstein backs the Tennessee Titans for a Thursday slate (Aug. 13) and the New York Jets for a Friday slate (Aug. 14). Matt Severance backs the Buffalo Bills for a Saturday slate (Aug. 15).
For Week 2, CBS Sports again runs picks for specific days. Matt Severance backs the Cleveland Browns for a Saturday slate (Aug. 22) and the Pittsburgh Steelers for a Friday slate (Aug. 21). While the outlets all reference SportsLine and present picks as daily betting targets, they differ in which team each expert supports and which game day the recommendation applies to.
