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Best NFL Betting Promos for Monday Night Football and Week 9: Which Offer Fits a Sign-Up Today

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Week 8 ends Monday, Nov. 2, when the Bears visit the Seahawks at 8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN, and Week 9 opens Thursday, Nov. 5, with Jaguars vs Ravens on Prime Video. A sign-up today can still catch Monday’s kickoff if verification and the deposit clear in time.

I’ve rounded up the welcome offers from Fanatics, BetMGM, bet365, DraftKings and FanDuel that eligible new customers can use on Monday night, in Week 9 or on qualifying 2026 NFL futures. Depending on the sportsbook and promotion, eligible markets may include spreads, moneylines, totals and player props. Division odds, season win totals and awards markets may also qualify.

Keep in mind the offers below run on different clocks. Fanatics’ ACTION350 FanCash expires 24 hours after it’s issued, while the Bonus Bets from bet365, DraftKings, BetMGM and FanDuel last seven days. That's why I’d check each offer’s requirements and expiration window before choosing one, since some ask for activity across several days and others have opt-in rules that are easy to miss.

Keep reading to compare the best NFL betting promos and see how each offer works.

How To Use Bonus Bets on Monday Night and Week 9: Lines, Injuries and Thursday’s Game

Sunday changed Thursday’s game before Week 9 began. Baltimore lost 36-10 at Buffalo, and Lamar Jackson is headed to injured reserve with a right thumb injury that needs surgery. The Ravens (4-4) have lost three straight, and they host a Jacksonville team (5-2) that beat Indianapolis 42-7 on Sunday, with Trevor Lawrence throwing three touchdowns on 14 attempts.

Bears at Seahawks is the game to look at first with a Bonus Bet. Seattle (4-3) is a 3-point home favorite with a total of 46.5, and the moneylines sit near Seahawks -165 and Bears +140. Chicago (5-2) has covered in five of its seven games, and Caleb Williams is back after missing three games. Seattle’s defense ranks first against the pass, while Sam Darnold has eight touchdown passes and eight interceptions.

Price counts for more with a Bonus Bet than with cash, because the stake isn’t returned with your winnings. At those moneylines, a winning $50 Bonus Bet on the Bears returns $70 in profit, while the same Bonus Bet on the Seahawks returns about $30.30. That gap is the reason I lean toward plus-money prices when the stake is promotional.

GameSpreadTotal
Bears vs SeahawksSeahawks -346.5
Jaguars vs RavensJaguars -8.543.5

Information taken from our NFL odds page. Lines may differ by sportsbook. Thursday’s line opened after Jackson’s injury news, so check the price in your app before you place the qualifying wager.

Futures prices moved too. After Jackson’s injury, Baltimore’s price to win the Super Bowl went from +1200 to +4000, while Jacksonville sits at +1000. If your promo covers NFL futures, compare the current price with those numbers before you pick a team.

A Bonus Bet issued today lasts seven days, which runs into next Monday, Nov. 9. Check the exact expiration time before you plan around Bills at Vikings, since that game kicks off at 8:15 p.m. ET and the Bonus Bet could expire before then.

GameDateKickoff (ET)TV
Bears vs SeahawksMon, Nov. 28:15 p.m.ESPN
Jaguars vs RavensThu, Nov. 58:15 p.m.Prime Video
Bengals vs Falcons (Madrid)Sun, Nov. 89:30 a.m.NFL Network
Broncos vs PanthersSun, Nov. 81:00 p.m.CBS
Rams vs CommandersSun, Nov. 81:00 p.m.FOX
Buccaneers vs BearsSun, Nov. 88:20 p.m.NBC, Peacock
Bills vs VikingsMon, Nov. 98:15 p.m.ESPN, ABC

College football is another place to use a Bonus Bet. Miami visits Notre Dame at 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, Nov. 7, on NBC and Peacock, and the college football page has the lines. The NFL page has expert picks and live lines for every game in the table above.

I'd also check what the expiration deadline actually applies to. Some Bonus Bets only need to be placed before they expire, even if the game takes place later. A qualifying wager used to get a promotion, however, may have a separate settlement deadline.

Expert Note: Before submitting the wager, make sure the intended Bonus Bet or promo is actually selected in the bet slip. If you've got several rewards sitting in your account, that's an easy detail to miss.

Keep reading: how to bet on sports

The Best Sportsbooks for NFL Betting

A lot of these offers don't pay out in one sitting. If you open an account today and place your first wager before Bears at Seahawks kicks off, here’s how the next several days would go for each one.

DateRequired Actions
Monday, Nov. 2Fanatics ACTION350: Activate the promo in your bet slip and place one $20+ cash wager at -500 or longer. Fanatics ACTION26: Place a $1+ cash wager at -200 or longer (day 1 of 10). BetMGM, bet365 & DraftKings: Place your qualifying wager. FanDuel: Deposit at least $5 and place your first $5+ wager (day 1 of 3).
Tuesday, Nov. 3Fanatics ACTION350: Opt in to the next daily $50 FanCash reward and use it within 24 hours. Fanatics ACTION26: Place another $1+ wager at -200 or longer. FanDuel: Place another $5+ wager (day 2 of 3). BetMGM, bet365 & DraftKings: No action required.
Wednesday, Nov. 4FanDuel: Place your third and final qualifying wager. Fanatics ACTION26: Place your day 3 wager. Fanatics ACTION350: Opt in to the next daily reward.
Thursday, Nov. 5Fanatics ACTION26: Place your day 4 wager. Fanatics ACTION26: Opt in to the next daily reward.
Wednesday, Nov. 11Fanatics ACTION26: Complete day 10 of 10 with your final qualifying wager.
Days 7, 14 & 21DraftKings: Log in and claim each $50 installment within its seven-day claim window.

How To Choose the Best NFL Betting Promos

I'd start with the requirements and how long it takes to collect the full reward. A $1,000 offer might catch your eye, but there's a big difference between placing one qualifying wager and having to come back every single day to earn the advertised amount.

Here's how the five sportsbooks compare:

SportsbookQualifying requirementReward delivery and expiration
FanaticsACTION350: One $20+ cash wager at -500 or longer, with daily reward opt-ins.

ACTION26: $1+ cash wager at -200 or longer for 10 consecutive days.

ACTION350: Seven daily $50 FanCash credits, each expiring after 24 hours.

ACTION26: Daily FanCash match up to $100, expiring seven days after issuance.

BetMGMFirst qualifying wager must lose to trigger the promotional reward.Bonus Bets matching the losing stake, up to $1,500. There’s a seven-day expiration.
bet365Deposit and place at least $10 in qualifying wagers.$200 in Bonus Bets for eligible customers, win or lose. Rewards expire seven days after receipt.
DraftKingsQualifying first-time wager of at least $5.Eight $25 Bonus Bets over 21 days. Later installments require claims, and each reward expires after seven days.
FanDuelDeposit $5+ and place a $5+ qualifying wager on three consecutive days, starting with your first online wager.$50 in Bonus Bets per qualifying day, up to $150. Each reward expires seven days after receipt.

Before settling on an offer, I'd also check four things: what wager qualifies, whether there are odds or market restrictions, when the rewards become available and how long you have to use them.

I'd also pay attention to the type of reward. Bonus Bets, for example, aren't equivalent to cash, since the promotional stake usually isn't included in winning returns. FanCash also has its own redemption restrictions, so comparing the advertised amounts dollar for dollar doesn't tell you everything.

Personally, I'd be hesitant to choose a promotion that requires daily wagers or claims unless I knew I could keep up with the schedule. Missing a deadline could mean leaving part of the advertised reward unclaimed.

And before depositing, make sure you're looking at the offer available in your state. The promotion and its terms can differ depending on your location.

Fanatics Sportsbook

Fanatics has two welcome offers, and I'd compare how much daily activity each asks for before settling on a code.

With ACTION350 to Bet $20, Get $350 in FanCash!, eligible new customers have to activate the promo in their bet slip and place a single cash wager of at least $20 at odds of -500 or longer within seven days of opening an account. You can then get up to $350 in FanCash through seven daily $50 rewards. Each one requires a separate opt-in and expires 24 hours after it's issued.

ACTION26 asks for more wagering activity. You have to activate the promotion in your bet slip and place a qualifying cash wager of at least $1 at odds of -200 or longer every day for 10 consecutive days, starting when you open your account. Fanatics matches each qualifying wager in FanCash, up to $100 per day. To get the full $1,000, you'd need to wager $100 on each of those 10 days. FanCash from this offer expires at 11:59 p.m. ET seven days after issuance.

Lastly, keep in mind you can't withdraw FanCash as cash, although you can convert it into Bonus Bets or redeem it for eligible Fanatics purchases, subject to the redemption rules. State restrictions also differ between the two offers.

Keep reading: Fanatics Sportsbook

BetMGM

BetMGM's welcome offer is tied to the result of your first qualifying wager. If that bet loses, you can get Bonus Bets matching your stake, up to $1,500. A losing $50 qualifying wager, for instance, would earn you $50 in Bonus Bets. If your first bet wins, you get the regular cash payout without the promotional reimbursement.

The Bonus Bets can't be withdrawn as cash, and their stakes aren't included in winning returns. If you're unsure how promotional credits work, here's how to use bonus bets.

Keep reading: BetMGM bonus code

bet365

If you like following NFL games as they happen, bet365 offers live betting markets alongside its TAN365 welcome promo.

Eligible new customers who deposit and place at least $10 in qualifying wagers can get $200 in Bonus Bets, whether those wagers win or lose. The credits expire seven days after they're issued, can't be withdrawn as cash and don't return the promotional stake with any winnings.

One thing I'd check before registering is the offer available in your state, as the $200 promotion isn't available everywhere bet365 operates. For example, Illinois and Tennessee have $150 Bonus Bet offers, while West Virginia has a different welcome bonus.

Keep reading: bet365 bonus code

DraftKings Sportsbook

DraftKings' current offer starts with a qualifying first-time wager of at least $5. Eligible new customers can get $200 in Bonus Bets whether that wager wins or loses, although the rewards arrive over 21 days rather than all at once.

Here’s how it works: you'll get eight $25 Bonus Bets across four $50 installments. The first $50 becomes available after meeting the qualifying requirements, with the remaining installments released on Days 7, 14 and 21. You'll need to log in and claim each later installment within its seven-day window, and every Bonus Bet expires seven days after it's credited.

I'd keep track of those claim dates, especially if you're planning to use the rewards across several NFL weeks.

The offer also includes three months of NBA League Pass for eligible customers. If you follow basketball, check the subscription's redemption deadline and automatic renewal terms before activating it. The subscription renews at the applicable monthly price after the promotional period unless canceled.

Keep reading: DraftKings bonus code

FanDuel Sportsbook

FanDuel’s $150 offer asks for qualifying wagers on three consecutive days. Eligible new customers have to deposit at least $5 and place a real-money wager of at least $5 each day, starting with their first online wager at FanDuel.

You’ll earn $50 in Bonus Bets for every qualifying day, up to $150 total. The Bonus Bets can’t be withdrawn as cash, and each $50 reward expires seven days after you receive it. The offer is available in AR, AZ, CO, CT, DC, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TN, VA, VT, WV and WY.

Missing a day means leaving $50 unclaimed, so I’d line up all three qualifying wagers before opening the account.

Keep reading: FanDuel promo code

How To Claim NFL Betting Promos

  1. Check that the sportsbook and welcome offer are available where you live and that you meet the applicable age requirements. You must be physically present in an eligible jurisdiction to place real-money wagers.
  2. Register through the qualifying sign-up link and enter a promo code if the offer requires one.
  3. Complete identity and location verification.
  4. Deposit at least the amount required by the promotion.
  5. Opt in through the sportsbook app or bet slip if required.
  6. Place your qualifying wager, making sure it meets the minimum-bet, odds, market and time requirements.
  7. Check your account once the wager qualifies or settles, and keep track of when any Bonus Bets, FanCash or other promotional rewards expire.

Looking to bet on college football alongside the NFL? Read our review of the best college football betting promos.

Use NFL Betting Promos Responsibly

Set deposit, wagering and time limits before you begin, and never chase losses just because promotional credit can make another bet feel less expensive.

For confidential problem-gambling support, call or text the National Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-MY-RESET. Support is available 24/7.

Keep reading: responsible gambling

Best NFL Betting Bonuses FAQs

What's the best NFL betting promo right now?

I'd look at how much work each offer requires before choosing. Fanatics’ ACTION350 to Bet $20, Get $350 in FanCash! promotion involves daily FanCash claims, DraftKings spreads its Bonus Bets over 21 days, and FanDuel asks for qualifying wagers on three consecutive days.

Which sportsbook is best for NFL betting?

No sportsbook has the best odds on every market. DraftKings and FanDuel offer broad NFL coverage, bet365 offers live betting markets, and Fanatics and BetMGM have different welcome-reward structures. I'd compare the prices on the specific NFL wagers I wanted to place rather than choosing based on the welcome offer alone.

What's the easiest NFL promo for a new bettor?

I'd start with bet365 or DraftKings if I wanted to avoid placing wagers on consecutive days. bet365 requires a deposit and at least $10 in qualifying wagers, while DraftKings starts with a $5 bet but requires additional reward claims. Fanatics involves daily claims or wagers depending on the promo code, and FanDuel requires qualifying wagers on three consecutive days.

Which NFL promo works best if I only want to place one bet this week?

I’d look at BetMGM and bet365, since neither asks you to come back for more wagers after your first one, which suits a single qualifying wager on Bears vs Seahawks or on Jaguars vs Ravens.

Should I use a sportsbook promo on NFL futures?

I'd think about it if the futures market qualifies and you're comfortable waiting for the outcome. Some Bonus Bets only need to be placed before expiration, even if the market settles months later. Also, qualifying wagers used to unlock a promotion can have separate settlement deadlines, so check both requirements before placing a futures wager.

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Dan Moran is a writer based out of Chicago, Illinois. His passion for online gaming started when he deposited his first $50 into PokerStars in college during the online poker boom of the 2000s. Since then, he’s followed the industry through its growth into daily fantasy sports and the post-PASPA sports betting world. When he’s not writing about the online gambling industry, he can be found out and about all throughout the great city of Chicago, expressing frustration over the direction of the city’s beloved sports teams.

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