Betting Recap - Week 2
September 19, 2016
Overall Notes
NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE WEEK 2 RESULTS
Wager Favorites-Underdogs
Straight Up 10-5
Against the Spread 9-6
Wager Home-Away
Straight Up 10-5
Against the Spread 9-6
Wager Totals (O/U)
Over-Under 8-7
The largest underdogs to win straight up
Titans (+6, ML +220) at Lions, 16-15
Rams (+5.5, ML +200) vs. Seahawks, 9-3
Falcons (+4, ML +170) at Raiders, 35-28
The largest favorite to cover
Panthers (-12.5) vs. 49ers, 46-27
Ram Tough
-- The Los Angeles Rams laid an egg in Week 1, getting blanked in San Francisco on Monday night. However, they rebounded rather nicely with a 9-3 win over the rival Seattle Seahawks. While Todd Gurley and company are still searching for their first touchdown of the season, they used outstanding defense to clamp down on the Seahawks and confuse them all day. The 'under' is 2-0 for each of these sides. We'll find out how tough the Rams are in Week 3 when they traverse the country for a road date with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 2, with the Bucs opening as a four-point favorite.
Steel Resolve
-- The Pittsburgh Steelers staved off the AFC North Division rival Cincinnati Bengals by 24-16 score. The Steelers improved to 13-5 SU and 12-5-1 ATS in their past 18 against the Bengals, and they're now 13-1 SU and 10-4 ATS in its past 14 home openers dating back to the start of the 2003 regular season. The Steelers have won and covered in the first two games of RB Le'Veon Bell, who will return in Week 4. That's bad news for the rest of the NFL.
Total Recall
-- The 'over' edged the 'under' 8-7 in 15 games heading into Monday night's battle along the shores of Lake Michigan between the Philadelphia Eagles-Chicago Bears. In games featuring two AFC teams, the 'over' went 5-2, and is 7-3 through the first two weekends. In games featuring two NFC teams, the 'under' is 5-3 through the first eight games, while AFC vs. NFC games ended up 1-1 in Week 2, and 6-5 in favor of the 'over' through two weeks.
-- The two games with the highest totals each cashed 'under' this week after hitting the 'over' in both games in Week 1. The New Orleans Saints-New York Giants (54.5) game was expected to be a track meet, but instead it was an unexpected defensive slog, 16-13. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers-Arizona Cardinals (49.5) game wasn't as sure of a thing, with the home team Cards coming up with a 40-7 victory. That's two games and two 'unders' for the Cards.
-- The two games with the lowest totals on the board split 1-1 in Week 2. The Seattle Seahawks-Los Angeles Rams contest (38) had the lowest total and the 'over' was never challenged. The 'under' is now 2-0 in two games for both sides, and the Seahawks have averaged 7.5 points per game (PPG) on offense, and they're allowing just 9.5 PPG. For the Rams, they've averaged just 4.5 PPG while allowing 15.5 PPG. The Thursday night contest between the New York Jets-Buffalo Bills had a line of 40.5, but both teams scored into the 30's.
-- The 'over/under' went 1-1 in the first two primetime games in Week 2. Officially, the 'over/under' is 3-3 (50.0%) through 6 games under the lights. In 2015, the over finished 20-28-1 (41.7%) in 49 primetime games. In 2014, the over went 33-17 (66%) in primetime games, and the over was 28-22 (56%) in 2013.
Injury Report
-- Buccaneers RB Doug Martin (hamstring) suffered what he said was a minor tweak of his hamstring, and he might have simply been lifted from the game at Arizona due to the lopsided score.
-- Chargers RB Danny Woodhead (knee) checked out of the win against the Jaguars. He was carted off after being unable to put weight on his right leg. He is scheduled for an MRI Monday.
-- Dolphins RB Arian Foster (groin) was knocked out of the Week 2 loss at New England due to a groin injury, and he might be forced to miss time.
-- Lions RB Ameer Abdullah (foot) was in a walking boot after leaving the Week 2 game against Tennessee.
-- Panthers RB Jonathan Stewart (hamstring) is nursing an injury and cannot be counted on in Week 3 against Minnesota.
-- Patriots QB Jimmy Garoppolo (shoulder) sustained a sprained AC joint to his shoulder, and he is expected to miss the Week 3 game against Houston Thursday. Rookie QB Jacoby Brissett is expected to make his first NFL start.
-- Seahawks RB Doug Baldwin (back, knee) suffered a back and knee injury at Los Angeles. He will go for an MRI on his injured knee, and he is also dealing with back spasms.
-- Vikings RB Adrian Peterson (knee) left the Week 2 game against the Green Bay Packers due to an injury to his right knee, and he was assisted from the field by the training staff and he could not put any weight on the leg. According to a source, Peterson might have some ligament damage in his knee. He will have an MRI Monday.
Looking Ahead
-- The Packers and Lions will each be looking to rebound after Week 2 losses. These sides are 3-3 SU/ATS over the past six meetings, splitting in each of the past three NFL season.
-- The Giants will host the Redskins, who just cannot seem to find a way to get it done against Big Blue. Washington is 1-5 SU/ATS in the past six meetings in this series.
-- The Seahawks host the 49ers in a key NFC North battle, as Seattle looks to shake out the cob webs and get untracked. Seattle has won seven of the past eight from San Francisco straight up, and the 'under' is 6-1 in the past seven meetings, and 8-2 over the past 10.
September 19, 2016
Overall Notes
NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE WEEK 2 RESULTS
Wager Favorites-Underdogs
Straight Up 10-5
Against the Spread 9-6
Wager Home-Away
Straight Up 10-5
Against the Spread 9-6
Wager Totals (O/U)
Over-Under 8-7
The largest underdogs to win straight up
Titans (+6, ML +220) at Lions, 16-15
Rams (+5.5, ML +200) vs. Seahawks, 9-3
Falcons (+4, ML +170) at Raiders, 35-28
The largest favorite to cover
Panthers (-12.5) vs. 49ers, 46-27
Ram Tough
-- The Los Angeles Rams laid an egg in Week 1, getting blanked in San Francisco on Monday night. However, they rebounded rather nicely with a 9-3 win over the rival Seattle Seahawks. While Todd Gurley and company are still searching for their first touchdown of the season, they used outstanding defense to clamp down on the Seahawks and confuse them all day. The 'under' is 2-0 for each of these sides. We'll find out how tough the Rams are in Week 3 when they traverse the country for a road date with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 2, with the Bucs opening as a four-point favorite.
Steel Resolve
-- The Pittsburgh Steelers staved off the AFC North Division rival Cincinnati Bengals by 24-16 score. The Steelers improved to 13-5 SU and 12-5-1 ATS in their past 18 against the Bengals, and they're now 13-1 SU and 10-4 ATS in its past 14 home openers dating back to the start of the 2003 regular season. The Steelers have won and covered in the first two games of RB Le'Veon Bell, who will return in Week 4. That's bad news for the rest of the NFL.
Total Recall
-- The 'over' edged the 'under' 8-7 in 15 games heading into Monday night's battle along the shores of Lake Michigan between the Philadelphia Eagles-Chicago Bears. In games featuring two AFC teams, the 'over' went 5-2, and is 7-3 through the first two weekends. In games featuring two NFC teams, the 'under' is 5-3 through the first eight games, while AFC vs. NFC games ended up 1-1 in Week 2, and 6-5 in favor of the 'over' through two weeks.
-- The two games with the highest totals each cashed 'under' this week after hitting the 'over' in both games in Week 1. The New Orleans Saints-New York Giants (54.5) game was expected to be a track meet, but instead it was an unexpected defensive slog, 16-13. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers-Arizona Cardinals (49.5) game wasn't as sure of a thing, with the home team Cards coming up with a 40-7 victory. That's two games and two 'unders' for the Cards.
-- The two games with the lowest totals on the board split 1-1 in Week 2. The Seattle Seahawks-Los Angeles Rams contest (38) had the lowest total and the 'over' was never challenged. The 'under' is now 2-0 in two games for both sides, and the Seahawks have averaged 7.5 points per game (PPG) on offense, and they're allowing just 9.5 PPG. For the Rams, they've averaged just 4.5 PPG while allowing 15.5 PPG. The Thursday night contest between the New York Jets-Buffalo Bills had a line of 40.5, but both teams scored into the 30's.
-- The 'over/under' went 1-1 in the first two primetime games in Week 2. Officially, the 'over/under' is 3-3 (50.0%) through 6 games under the lights. In 2015, the over finished 20-28-1 (41.7%) in 49 primetime games. In 2014, the over went 33-17 (66%) in primetime games, and the over was 28-22 (56%) in 2013.
Injury Report
-- Buccaneers RB Doug Martin (hamstring) suffered what he said was a minor tweak of his hamstring, and he might have simply been lifted from the game at Arizona due to the lopsided score.
-- Chargers RB Danny Woodhead (knee) checked out of the win against the Jaguars. He was carted off after being unable to put weight on his right leg. He is scheduled for an MRI Monday.
-- Dolphins RB Arian Foster (groin) was knocked out of the Week 2 loss at New England due to a groin injury, and he might be forced to miss time.
-- Lions RB Ameer Abdullah (foot) was in a walking boot after leaving the Week 2 game against Tennessee.
-- Panthers RB Jonathan Stewart (hamstring) is nursing an injury and cannot be counted on in Week 3 against Minnesota.
-- Patriots QB Jimmy Garoppolo (shoulder) sustained a sprained AC joint to his shoulder, and he is expected to miss the Week 3 game against Houston Thursday. Rookie QB Jacoby Brissett is expected to make his first NFL start.
-- Seahawks RB Doug Baldwin (back, knee) suffered a back and knee injury at Los Angeles. He will go for an MRI on his injured knee, and he is also dealing with back spasms.
-- Vikings RB Adrian Peterson (knee) left the Week 2 game against the Green Bay Packers due to an injury to his right knee, and he was assisted from the field by the training staff and he could not put any weight on the leg. According to a source, Peterson might have some ligament damage in his knee. He will have an MRI Monday.
Looking Ahead
-- The Packers and Lions will each be looking to rebound after Week 2 losses. These sides are 3-3 SU/ATS over the past six meetings, splitting in each of the past three NFL season.
-- The Giants will host the Redskins, who just cannot seem to find a way to get it done against Big Blue. Washington is 1-5 SU/ATS in the past six meetings in this series.
-- The Seahawks host the 49ers in a key NFC North battle, as Seattle looks to shake out the cob webs and get untracked. Seattle has won seven of the past eight from San Francisco straight up, and the 'under' is 6-1 in the past seven meetings, and 8-2 over the past 10.
SuperContest Picks - Week 2
September 19, 2016
The Westgate Las Vegas SuperContest is the biggest, most prestigious, challenging pro football handicapping contest in the country. The fees are $1,500 per entry.
Contestants must pick 5 pro football games against the spread each week for the entire 17-week season. The individual that has the best record after the season will be deemed the winner.
The LVH Casino at Westgate Las Vegas Resort is a hotel, casino, and convention center, which is located in Las Vegas, Nevada. LVH SuperBook vice-president Jay Kornegay is in charge of the SuperContest.
This year's contest has 1,854 entries, which is an all-time record.
Each week throughout the season, we'll post the Top 5 Consensus Picks in the SuperContest on Saturday afternoon and list all of the selections for each matchup.
Week 2
1) Seattle -4.5 (541) LOSS
2) Green Bay -2.5 (507) LOSS
3) Jacksonville +3 (426) LOSS
4) Kansas City +3 (419) LOSS
5) Cincinnati +3.5 (401) LOSS
SUPERCONTEST WEEK 2 MATCHUPS & ODDS
Away Team Selections Home Team Selections
N.Y. Jets (-1) 141 Buffalo (+1) 94
Tennessee (+6) 395 Detroit (-6) 191
Kansas City (+3) 419 Houston (-3) 304
Miami (+6.5) 329 New England (-6.5) 242
Baltimore (-6.5) 208 Cleveland (+6.5) 350
Cincinnati (+3.5) 401 Pittsburgh (-3.5) 222
Dallas (+2.5) 207 Washington (-2.5) 329
New Orleans (+4.5) 224 N.Y. Giants (-4.5) 277
San Francisco (+13.5) 144 Carolina (-13.5) 397
Tampa Bay (+7) 332 Arizona (-7) 229
Seattle (-4.5) 541 Los Angeles (+4.5) 133
Indianapolis (+6) 303 Denver (-6) 277
Atlanta (+5) 258 Oakland (-5) 284
Jacksonville (+3) 426 San Diego (-3) 239
Green Bay (-2.5) 507 Minnesota (+2.5) 319
Philadelphia (+3.5) 252 Chicago (-3.5) 296
September 19, 2016
The Westgate Las Vegas SuperContest is the biggest, most prestigious, challenging pro football handicapping contest in the country. The fees are $1,500 per entry.
Contestants must pick 5 pro football games against the spread each week for the entire 17-week season. The individual that has the best record after the season will be deemed the winner.
The LVH Casino at Westgate Las Vegas Resort is a hotel, casino, and convention center, which is located in Las Vegas, Nevada. LVH SuperBook vice-president Jay Kornegay is in charge of the SuperContest.
This year's contest has 1,854 entries, which is an all-time record.
Each week throughout the season, we'll post the Top 5 Consensus Picks in the SuperContest on Saturday afternoon and list all of the selections for each matchup.
Week 2
1) Seattle -4.5 (541) LOSS
2) Green Bay -2.5 (507) LOSS
3) Jacksonville +3 (426) LOSS
4) Kansas City +3 (419) LOSS
5) Cincinnati +3.5 (401) LOSS
SUPERCONTEST WEEK 2 MATCHUPS & ODDS
Away Team Selections Home Team Selections
N.Y. Jets (-1) 141 Buffalo (+1) 94
Tennessee (+6) 395 Detroit (-6) 191
Kansas City (+3) 419 Houston (-3) 304
Miami (+6.5) 329 New England (-6.5) 242
Baltimore (-6.5) 208 Cleveland (+6.5) 350
Cincinnati (+3.5) 401 Pittsburgh (-3.5) 222
Dallas (+2.5) 207 Washington (-2.5) 329
New Orleans (+4.5) 224 N.Y. Giants (-4.5) 277
San Francisco (+13.5) 144 Carolina (-13.5) 397
Tampa Bay (+7) 332 Arizona (-7) 229
Seattle (-4.5) 541 Los Angeles (+4.5) 133
Indianapolis (+6) 303 Denver (-6) 277
Atlanta (+5) 258 Oakland (-5) 284
Jacksonville (+3) 426 San Diego (-3) 239
Green Bay (-2.5) 507 Minnesota (+2.5) 319
Philadelphia (+3.5) 252 Chicago (-3.5) 296
ON FOOTBALL: From top to bottom, teams already feeling pain
September 19, 2016
From the top of the NFL to the bottom of the heap, teams are already feeling the pain.
From injuries.
Key performers are dropping like they've been through two months of the season, not two weeks. The latest: Adrian Peterson , Jimmy Garoppolo, DeMarcus Ware, Josh McCown, Danny Woodhead, Jonathan Stewart and Arian Foster.
The Patriots, perhaps the league's best team, appear to be down to their third QB. The Browns, possibly the NFL's worst team, also is might be working on No. 3.
Most worrisome, though, is Peterson, the 2012 league MVP and Minnesota's cornerstone on offense. He has remarkable recovery skills - Peterson tore the ACL in his left knee in the second-to-last game of the 2011 season, then played all of 2012 and rushed for more than 2,000 yards. But this is four years later, it's the other knee, and he was unable to put pressure on his leg as he hobbled off the field. Then Peterson needed helped getting to the locker room.
He was on crutches after the game, wearing a brace on his right leg. Coach Mike Zimmer said he was told the injury had ''calmed down.''
''He might miss a week. I don't know if he will or not,'' Zimmer said.
Garoppolo hardly is a star with two pro starts in his resume. But he sure was doing a nice imitation of Tom Brady while the four-time Super Bowl champion is serving his four-game ''Deflategate'' suspension.
Now Jimmy G's immediate future is in doubt after taking a monstrous hit from Miami linebacker Kiko Alonso on a second-quarter pass play. Garoppolo barely was able to move his shoulder as he walked off the field.
As usual, Patriots coach Bill Belichick wasn't supplying much info on his third-year quarterback, saying only the team will take a day-to-day approach. Rookie Jacoby Brissett finished off the win.
''This game is a 100 percent injury rate,'' Patriots receiver Julian Edelman said. ''It's football and everyone's just gotta do their job a little bit better.''
Cleveland lost starting quarterback Robert Griffin III last week with a shoulder problem. Now McCown is plagued by the same kind of hurt, though he finished Sunday's 25-20 loss to Baltimore.
Unable to lift his left arm after the game, McCown said he plans to play next week at Miami. With only rookie Cody Kessler on the roster for the position, maybe a one-armed McCown, 37, is a better choice for the woeful Browns.
''We will see,'' he said. ''My mindset is that everything will be all right and we will move ahead business as usual.''
Denver's superb defense isn't anchored by the 34-year-old Ware, but he's an important component. The linebacker/pass rush specialist broke his right forearm against Indianapolis.
No one in Denver was sure if Ware would require surgery, could heal without it, or might even be able to play with the injury.
Losing Ware isn't a deal breaker for the Broncos, but the defending champions recognize their defense must stay strong and deep for them to contend again.
Of the three significant injuries to running backs, Woodhead's seems to be the worst. The versatile Chargers sparkplug was taken off the sideline on a cart with an apparent right knee issue.
In their opener, the Chargers lost top wideout Keenan Allen for the year. Philip Rivers could be without two of his most dependable sidekicks, although it's helped San Diego that 2015 first-round pick Melvin Gordon has emerged at running back.
Miami's Foster went down with a groin injury. He already was struggling with a hamstring issue and is coming off surgery to repair his Achilles tendon.
Stewart, Carolina's workhorse back, was hurt in the Super Bowl and it damaged the Panthers' attack in February. Although coach Ron Rivera claims his team is deep at the position, Stewart is a mainstay. If his hamstring injury is a major one, it's a blow to the NFC champs.
As Edelman said, injuries are unavoidable in pro football. Often, the healthiest team when winter hits winds up playing for and probably walking off with the Lombardi Trophy.
Most troubling, though, is when the injury bug hits so soon. Many a team's talented roster has been torn asunder by a lack of health, including Baltimore and Dallas a year ago. It's important, yet difficult, to avoid thinking that if September is so hurtful, what will the rest of the schedule be like?
But the approach has to be a positive one, even when untested quarterbacks are calling signals and Hall of Fame caliber running backs are hobbled.
September 19, 2016
From the top of the NFL to the bottom of the heap, teams are already feeling the pain.
From injuries.
Key performers are dropping like they've been through two months of the season, not two weeks. The latest: Adrian Peterson , Jimmy Garoppolo, DeMarcus Ware, Josh McCown, Danny Woodhead, Jonathan Stewart and Arian Foster.
The Patriots, perhaps the league's best team, appear to be down to their third QB. The Browns, possibly the NFL's worst team, also is might be working on No. 3.
Most worrisome, though, is Peterson, the 2012 league MVP and Minnesota's cornerstone on offense. He has remarkable recovery skills - Peterson tore the ACL in his left knee in the second-to-last game of the 2011 season, then played all of 2012 and rushed for more than 2,000 yards. But this is four years later, it's the other knee, and he was unable to put pressure on his leg as he hobbled off the field. Then Peterson needed helped getting to the locker room.
He was on crutches after the game, wearing a brace on his right leg. Coach Mike Zimmer said he was told the injury had ''calmed down.''
''He might miss a week. I don't know if he will or not,'' Zimmer said.
Garoppolo hardly is a star with two pro starts in his resume. But he sure was doing a nice imitation of Tom Brady while the four-time Super Bowl champion is serving his four-game ''Deflategate'' suspension.
Now Jimmy G's immediate future is in doubt after taking a monstrous hit from Miami linebacker Kiko Alonso on a second-quarter pass play. Garoppolo barely was able to move his shoulder as he walked off the field.
As usual, Patriots coach Bill Belichick wasn't supplying much info on his third-year quarterback, saying only the team will take a day-to-day approach. Rookie Jacoby Brissett finished off the win.
''This game is a 100 percent injury rate,'' Patriots receiver Julian Edelman said. ''It's football and everyone's just gotta do their job a little bit better.''
Cleveland lost starting quarterback Robert Griffin III last week with a shoulder problem. Now McCown is plagued by the same kind of hurt, though he finished Sunday's 25-20 loss to Baltimore.
Unable to lift his left arm after the game, McCown said he plans to play next week at Miami. With only rookie Cody Kessler on the roster for the position, maybe a one-armed McCown, 37, is a better choice for the woeful Browns.
''We will see,'' he said. ''My mindset is that everything will be all right and we will move ahead business as usual.''
Denver's superb defense isn't anchored by the 34-year-old Ware, but he's an important component. The linebacker/pass rush specialist broke his right forearm against Indianapolis.
No one in Denver was sure if Ware would require surgery, could heal without it, or might even be able to play with the injury.
Losing Ware isn't a deal breaker for the Broncos, but the defending champions recognize their defense must stay strong and deep for them to contend again.
Of the three significant injuries to running backs, Woodhead's seems to be the worst. The versatile Chargers sparkplug was taken off the sideline on a cart with an apparent right knee issue.
In their opener, the Chargers lost top wideout Keenan Allen for the year. Philip Rivers could be without two of his most dependable sidekicks, although it's helped San Diego that 2015 first-round pick Melvin Gordon has emerged at running back.
Miami's Foster went down with a groin injury. He already was struggling with a hamstring issue and is coming off surgery to repair his Achilles tendon.
Stewart, Carolina's workhorse back, was hurt in the Super Bowl and it damaged the Panthers' attack in February. Although coach Ron Rivera claims his team is deep at the position, Stewart is a mainstay. If his hamstring injury is a major one, it's a blow to the NFC champs.
As Edelman said, injuries are unavoidable in pro football. Often, the healthiest team when winter hits winds up playing for and probably walking off with the Lombardi Trophy.
Most troubling, though, is when the injury bug hits so soon. Many a team's talented roster has been torn asunder by a lack of health, including Baltimore and Dallas a year ago. It's important, yet difficult, to avoid thinking that if September is so hurtful, what will the rest of the schedule be like?
But the approach has to be a positive one, even when untested quarterbacks are calling signals and Hall of Fame caliber running backs are hobbled.
Monday night no longer sure thing for star-crossed QB Cutler
September 20, 2016
CHICAGO (AP) It was bad enough that the quarterback on the other side made him look like the rookie.
That it happened on Monday night might have made it sting even more for star-crossed Bears quarterback Jay Cutler. And that was even before the Eagles added injury to insult, forcing him out of the game with a bad thumb on his throwing hand late in the third quarter of a 29-14 loss to the Eagles .
Cutler couldn't pinpoint when his thumb began to hurt, but acknowledged ''trouble'' gripping the ball from early on in the game. The injury was aggravated as he tried to plant his right hand and break his fall on a strip-sack by Philadelphia's Destiny Vaeao in the third quarter.
Even though he played two more offensive series after the fumble, Cutler watched Eagles linebacker Nigel Bradham step in front of an underthrown pass intended for Alshon Jeffery another 10 yards up the field and decided to exit and begin treatment in the locker room.
''I couldn't get as much on it as I wanted,'' he said about the interception. ''I knew that I was putting the team, especially the offense, in jeopardy at that point. My day was done.''
But first, Cutler had to endure a dressing down on the sideline from injured teammate Pernell McPhee.
''He's a passionate guy,'' Cutler said, shrugging off the brief spat. ''No one likes to lose in that type of fashion.''
The strange thing is, Monday nights had been one of the few reliable bright spots for Cutler and the Bears. While Chicago has struggled to hit the .500 mark more often than not in his seven seasons here, they were 8-2 in his previous Monday night appearances.
That was no coincidence. Cutler threw 20 touchdowns, averaged better than seven years per attempt and posted a 95.5 rating in those games. His numbers in this one weren't even close. He finished 12 of 17 for 157 yards, no touchdowns, an interception and fumble and a passer rating of 74.9.
Bears coach John Fox said the turnovers forced the Bears into some tough situations against Eagles rookie QB Carson Wentz.
''He obviously has a lot of great football ahead of him,'' Fox said.
In the home locker room, though, teammates wondered how much more of this season Cutler can play.
''It's never good to lose your franchise quarterback, whether it's for a play, a game or possibly even longer,'' Bears tight end Zach Miller said. ''Especially when you know how much work he's put in.''
Chicago's 0-2 start could be even worse than it looks. Tests are scheduled for tomorrow on Cutler's hand, but the Bears also lost linebacker Lamarr Houston (left knee), nose tackle Eddie Goldman, (ankle) and safety Adrian Amos and cornerback Bryce Callahan (concussions). The team already is struggling with a patchwork offensive line and the departure of steady all-purpose running back Matt Forte, who often served as Cutler's safety valve.
''It's tough,'' Fox conceded. ''If it was easy anybody could do it. ... Right now all our focus very quickly will go to Dallas to go on the road Sunday night. And we have a lot of proving to do.''
Some of it will no doubt begin with Cutler. After the game, Bradham said ''Our game plan this week was pretty much to frustrate the quarterback.''
It worked well enough.
''I think everyone was probably a little taken back by what happened,'' Cutler said. ''We've got to figure it out obviously.''
September 20, 2016
CHICAGO (AP) It was bad enough that the quarterback on the other side made him look like the rookie.
That it happened on Monday night might have made it sting even more for star-crossed Bears quarterback Jay Cutler. And that was even before the Eagles added injury to insult, forcing him out of the game with a bad thumb on his throwing hand late in the third quarter of a 29-14 loss to the Eagles .
Cutler couldn't pinpoint when his thumb began to hurt, but acknowledged ''trouble'' gripping the ball from early on in the game. The injury was aggravated as he tried to plant his right hand and break his fall on a strip-sack by Philadelphia's Destiny Vaeao in the third quarter.
Even though he played two more offensive series after the fumble, Cutler watched Eagles linebacker Nigel Bradham step in front of an underthrown pass intended for Alshon Jeffery another 10 yards up the field and decided to exit and begin treatment in the locker room.
''I couldn't get as much on it as I wanted,'' he said about the interception. ''I knew that I was putting the team, especially the offense, in jeopardy at that point. My day was done.''
But first, Cutler had to endure a dressing down on the sideline from injured teammate Pernell McPhee.
''He's a passionate guy,'' Cutler said, shrugging off the brief spat. ''No one likes to lose in that type of fashion.''
The strange thing is, Monday nights had been one of the few reliable bright spots for Cutler and the Bears. While Chicago has struggled to hit the .500 mark more often than not in his seven seasons here, they were 8-2 in his previous Monday night appearances.
That was no coincidence. Cutler threw 20 touchdowns, averaged better than seven years per attempt and posted a 95.5 rating in those games. His numbers in this one weren't even close. He finished 12 of 17 for 157 yards, no touchdowns, an interception and fumble and a passer rating of 74.9.
Bears coach John Fox said the turnovers forced the Bears into some tough situations against Eagles rookie QB Carson Wentz.
''He obviously has a lot of great football ahead of him,'' Fox said.
In the home locker room, though, teammates wondered how much more of this season Cutler can play.
''It's never good to lose your franchise quarterback, whether it's for a play, a game or possibly even longer,'' Bears tight end Zach Miller said. ''Especially when you know how much work he's put in.''
Chicago's 0-2 start could be even worse than it looks. Tests are scheduled for tomorrow on Cutler's hand, but the Bears also lost linebacker Lamarr Houston (left knee), nose tackle Eddie Goldman, (ankle) and safety Adrian Amos and cornerback Bryce Callahan (concussions). The team already is struggling with a patchwork offensive line and the departure of steady all-purpose running back Matt Forte, who often served as Cutler's safety valve.
''It's tough,'' Fox conceded. ''If it was easy anybody could do it. ... Right now all our focus very quickly will go to Dallas to go on the road Sunday night. And we have a lot of proving to do.''
Some of it will no doubt begin with Cutler. After the game, Bradham said ''Our game plan this week was pretty much to frustrate the quarterback.''
It worked well enough.
''I think everyone was probably a little taken back by what happened,'' Cutler said. ''We've got to figure it out obviously.''
Monday's Sports in Brief
September 20, 2016
PRO FOOTBALL
RENTON, Wash. (AP) Seattle coach Pete Carroll was fined $200,000 and the Seahawks have been fined $400,000 and will lose a fifth-round draft choice for violating the NFL's work rules on contact in the offseason.
The Seahawks will forfeit the draft pick in 2017 and also lose a week of organized team activities for allowing excessive contact in an OTA on June 6. That is prohibited by the labor agreement with the players' union.
Seahawks players will be paid for the canceled sessions in 2017.
The league cited Carroll as ''responsible for maintaining appropriate control over practices and intervening if prohibited conduct occurs.''
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson has a torn meniscus in his right knee, coach Mike Zimmer said.
The Vikings are still evaluating the injury and have not yet determined how much time he will miss. Zimmer initially announced the nature of the injury while recording his weekly appearance on a local radio show and told KFXN-FM that he has not yet ruled out Peterson for the game on Sunday against Carolina.
Peterson was meeting with team doctors and athletic trainers to discuss his options, which include surgery to address the injury.
Peterson, the 2012 NFL MVP, was injured in the third quarter of Minnesota's 17-14 victory over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday night on a 5-yard run, his longest of the night. He needed crutches to exit U.S. Bank Stadium, but it does appear Peterson will be able to return at some point this season after initial fears that he tore his ACL.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee controlling owner Amy Adams Strunk says the NFL fined the team's owners for not conforming to the league's majority ownership rules.
Strunk confirmed to The Tennessean after the Titans' 16-15 win in Detroit that the NFL levied the fine when she took over as controlling owner for her sister, Susie Adams Smith, in March 2015. The six-figure fine was reported by CBSSports.com.
She and her sister each own 33 percent of the franchise founded by their father, the late Bud Adams. The remaining third is split among other family members.
Strunk told The Tennessean, ''We don't think there's anything wrong with our structure, so that's where we differ.''
The NFL declined to comment on the fine.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
NEW YORK (AP) - Ten bus-loads of Army cadets attended funeral services for teammate and classmate Brandon Jackson, the sophomore cornerback remembered for his uplifting smile, quiet confidence and for a life filled with ''promise and purpose.''
Hundreds gathered to mourn Jackson, killed in a single-car crash, at the Greater Allen A.M.E Cathedral in Jamaica, Queens, not far from the St. Albans neighborhood where Jackson grew up. Among those who spoke were U.S. Military Academy Superintendent Lt. Gen. Robert L. Caslen, football coach Jeff Monken and team captain and linebacker Andrew King.
The fatal accident occurred in the early morning hours of Sept. 11, about 20 miles south of the West Point campus in Westchester County, according to police and the Academy. The crash, which remains under investigation, happened several hours after Army had defeated Rice in the Black Knights' home opener at Michie Stadium.
OLYMPICS
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - Brazilian justice has blocked assets of the company that serves as the host broadcaster organization for the Olympic Games.
The decision impacts any financial resources, trucks, equipment and furniture used in Brazil by Spanish-based company Olympic Broadcasting Services, known as OBS.
The objective of Brazilian authorities is to assure ''compensation for possible damages to workers hired by OBS'', the ruling says. The company can still appeal the decision.
Investigators that moved the suit claim that OBS has to pay damages to overworked employees of its operations at the Rio de Janeiro Olympic and Paralympic Games, which ended on Sunday.
OBS is a company created by the International Olympic Committee in 2001. It produces and transmits live radio and television coverage of every sport from every venue.
BASEBALL
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) - For sale: Tim Tebow jerseys, by the New York Mets.
There's an array of Tebow apparel being offered through the Mets' website, ranging from $29.99 for T-shirts to $119.99 for a replica big league jersey.
Tebow had his first workout with the Mets' instructional league team. He says he's aware the Mets were planning to sell shirts with his name on the back. Majestic, the uniform provider for Major League Baseball, tweeted an image of the jersey.
The Mets' site said two of the five offered Tebow items were among the current top sellers as of early Monday evening.
Tebow said his appearance at instructional league wasn't a stunt. The 2007 Heisman Trophy winner and former NFL quarterback has a book scheduled to be released next month.
September 20, 2016
PRO FOOTBALL
RENTON, Wash. (AP) Seattle coach Pete Carroll was fined $200,000 and the Seahawks have been fined $400,000 and will lose a fifth-round draft choice for violating the NFL's work rules on contact in the offseason.
The Seahawks will forfeit the draft pick in 2017 and also lose a week of organized team activities for allowing excessive contact in an OTA on June 6. That is prohibited by the labor agreement with the players' union.
Seahawks players will be paid for the canceled sessions in 2017.
The league cited Carroll as ''responsible for maintaining appropriate control over practices and intervening if prohibited conduct occurs.''
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson has a torn meniscus in his right knee, coach Mike Zimmer said.
The Vikings are still evaluating the injury and have not yet determined how much time he will miss. Zimmer initially announced the nature of the injury while recording his weekly appearance on a local radio show and told KFXN-FM that he has not yet ruled out Peterson for the game on Sunday against Carolina.
Peterson was meeting with team doctors and athletic trainers to discuss his options, which include surgery to address the injury.
Peterson, the 2012 NFL MVP, was injured in the third quarter of Minnesota's 17-14 victory over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday night on a 5-yard run, his longest of the night. He needed crutches to exit U.S. Bank Stadium, but it does appear Peterson will be able to return at some point this season after initial fears that he tore his ACL.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee controlling owner Amy Adams Strunk says the NFL fined the team's owners for not conforming to the league's majority ownership rules.
Strunk confirmed to The Tennessean after the Titans' 16-15 win in Detroit that the NFL levied the fine when she took over as controlling owner for her sister, Susie Adams Smith, in March 2015. The six-figure fine was reported by CBSSports.com.
She and her sister each own 33 percent of the franchise founded by their father, the late Bud Adams. The remaining third is split among other family members.
Strunk told The Tennessean, ''We don't think there's anything wrong with our structure, so that's where we differ.''
The NFL declined to comment on the fine.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
NEW YORK (AP) - Ten bus-loads of Army cadets attended funeral services for teammate and classmate Brandon Jackson, the sophomore cornerback remembered for his uplifting smile, quiet confidence and for a life filled with ''promise and purpose.''
Hundreds gathered to mourn Jackson, killed in a single-car crash, at the Greater Allen A.M.E Cathedral in Jamaica, Queens, not far from the St. Albans neighborhood where Jackson grew up. Among those who spoke were U.S. Military Academy Superintendent Lt. Gen. Robert L. Caslen, football coach Jeff Monken and team captain and linebacker Andrew King.
The fatal accident occurred in the early morning hours of Sept. 11, about 20 miles south of the West Point campus in Westchester County, according to police and the Academy. The crash, which remains under investigation, happened several hours after Army had defeated Rice in the Black Knights' home opener at Michie Stadium.
OLYMPICS
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - Brazilian justice has blocked assets of the company that serves as the host broadcaster organization for the Olympic Games.
The decision impacts any financial resources, trucks, equipment and furniture used in Brazil by Spanish-based company Olympic Broadcasting Services, known as OBS.
The objective of Brazilian authorities is to assure ''compensation for possible damages to workers hired by OBS'', the ruling says. The company can still appeal the decision.
Investigators that moved the suit claim that OBS has to pay damages to overworked employees of its operations at the Rio de Janeiro Olympic and Paralympic Games, which ended on Sunday.
OBS is a company created by the International Olympic Committee in 2001. It produces and transmits live radio and television coverage of every sport from every venue.
BASEBALL
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) - For sale: Tim Tebow jerseys, by the New York Mets.
There's an array of Tebow apparel being offered through the Mets' website, ranging from $29.99 for T-shirts to $119.99 for a replica big league jersey.
Tebow had his first workout with the Mets' instructional league team. He says he's aware the Mets were planning to sell shirts with his name on the back. Majestic, the uniform provider for Major League Baseball, tweeted an image of the jersey.
The Mets' site said two of the five offered Tebow items were among the current top sellers as of early Monday evening.
Tebow said his appearance at instructional league wasn't a stunt. The 2007 Heisman Trophy winner and former NFL quarterback has a book scheduled to be released next month.
Adrian Peterson has torn meniscus
September 19, 2016
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson has a torn meniscus in his right knee, coach Mike Zimmer said Monday.
The Vikings are still evaluating the injury and have not yet determined how much time he will miss. Zimmer initially announced the nature of the injury while recording his weekly appearance on a local radio show and told KFXN-FM that he has not yet ruled out Peterson for the game on Sunday against Carolina.
Peterson was meeting with team doctors and athletic trainers to discuss his options, which include surgery to address the injury.
''We are going through the evaluation process to figure out what the next procedure will be,'' Zimmer told reporters during his weekly news conference. ''We are still going through all the options.''
Peterson, the 2012 NFL MVP, was injured in the third quarter of Minnesota's 17-14 victory over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday night on a 5-yard run , his longest of the night. He needed crutches to exit U.S. Bank Stadium, but it does appear Peterson will be able to return at some point this season after initial fears that he tore his ACL.
Peterson has long had a reputation as a fast healer, which was never more clear than when he tore the ACL in his left knee with two weeks to play in the 2011 season and still made it back to start the 2012 season. A torn meniscus is considered much less serious than a torn ACL, but it still often calls for several weeks of rehab before a player is ready to take the field again.
''Anytime you have a guy like that in a leadership role that does go down, obviously everyone kind of takes a step back,'' defensive captain Brian Robison said. ''You never want to see guys go down like that. But at the end of the day you understand that there is still a task at hand. This is the NFL and that's going to happen.''
The Vikings (2-0) have three more games before their bye week.
Peterson has rushed for just 50 yards on 31 carries in the first two weeks.
''We're going to keep plugging away and keep doing our best to find a way to win,'' Zimmer said.
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Broncos DE DeMarcus Ware out 5 weeks
September 19, 2016
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) DeMarcus Ware will undergo surgery Tuesday on his broken right forearm and is expected to miss four or five weeks, coach Gary Kubiak said.
A lumbar disk problem kept Ware out of five games last season before he returned for the playoffs and had a dozen quarterback hits.
Ware was held out of all but the final few days of training camp to protect his balky back.
He was hurt when he ran into Von Miller while chasing down Indianapolis quarterback Andrew Luck on Sunday.
Kubiak said tight end Virgil Green is day to day and right tackle Donald Stephenson is expected to miss some time. Both suffered calf injuries in Denver's 34-20 win over the Colts.
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Browns QB McCown out, Kessler starting
September 19, 2016
BEREA, Ohio (AP) The Browns are down another starting quarterback.
Three weeks into the season, they're on No. 3.
Josh McCown will miss at least one game with a ''deep sprain'' in his left shoulder, an injury that will force Cleveland coach Hue Jackson to play rookie Cody Kessler this week at Miami- the team's 26th starter since 1999.
''Sometimes it doesn't matter if you're ready or not,'' Jackson said. ''In this situation right now, you've got to play.''
McCown showed toughness by staying in Sunday's 25-20 loss to Baltimore despite getting hurt in the first quarter and taking several hard shots.
The 37-year-old was filling in for Robert Griffin III, who broke a bone in his left shoulder in the season opener and will miss at least eight games - and maybe more.
Jackson was evasive about the extent of McCown's injury. He said the 37-year-old will be evaluated on a week-to-week basis. Jackson eluded to McCown having a partially broken bone.
In the meantime, Kessler, a third-round pick from USC, will start against the Dolphins. Jackson said the team will look to add a veteran to its roster, but the job for now belongs to Kessler, who struggled during training camp and the exhibition season.
The Browns would prefer to bring Kessler along more slowly, but that luxury is gone.
''I wouldn't want it to be this way, but it's going to be good to get out and see him play,'' Jackson said. ''At the same time, it's been two weeks and there's two different quarterbacks going down.
''Like I said, pretty soon maybe I'll be playing. But at the same time, you don't want it to be this way. But that's the nature of the sport. Sometimes things just don't go your way.
''So we've got to fight like heck to get it back our way. We're going to get a chance to see Cody play, and we wish it wasn't like this, but this is how it is.''
The Browns are the first team since the 2008 Kansas City Chiefs to start three QBs in the first three weeks.
Kessler was a surprise pick by the Browns, who also lost starting center Cam Erving (bruised lung) and rookie defensive end Carl Nassib (broken hand) against the Ravens.
Erving was released from the hospital following an overnight stay. Nassib will undergo surgery, but Jackson said it's possible the former Penn State standout may be able to play in the future with a protective cast.
With Erving out, John Greco will slide over from right guard to center. There's also a chance the Browns will add a veteran center.
McCown became emotional in his postgame news conference while addressing his reasons for not coming out of the game. McCown's two sons, who are both playing quarterback in middle school, were in attendance at FirstEnergy Stadium.
The 14-year veteran landed hard several times on his shoulder and he couldn't lift his left arm as he entered the trainer's room following his news conference. The pained expression on his face hinted at the severity of his injury.
Kessler is next on the depth chart. He twice warmed up on the sideline Sunday, but McCown stayed on the field, exhibiting toughness that wasn't lost on his coaches or teammates.
''He has the complete trust and respect of the locker room because of what he does and how he goes about it and he'll fight to the bitter end,'' Jackson said.
''We know that and that's what this sport is about. You got to be a fighter and you've got to be able to get off the ground every now and then and keep playing.''
When the Browns selected Kessler in the draft, Jackson tried to ease any anxiety Cleveland fans had over the pick by saying, ''trust me'' about taking Kessler.
Jackson laughed when reminded about his comment.
''Well, you're going to trust me this weekend,'' he said. ''Here we go, right? So trust me, here we come. We'll see what that statement was all about.''
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Bolts RB Woodhead done for season
September 19, 2016
SAN DIEGO (AP) The San Diego Chargers have placed versatile running back Danny Woodhead on season-ending injured reserve with a torn ACL in his right knee.
Woodhead was hurt when he was tackled after a catch in the first quarter of a 38-14 victory against Jacksonville on Sunday.
Woodhead also missed most of the 2014 season with a broken ankle.
He led the Chargers last season with 80 catches for 755 yards and six scores, while rushing for 336 yards and three scores.
It was the second season-ending injury to a Chargers playmaker in as many games. Wide receiver Keenan Allen suffered the same injury as Woodhead in a season-opening loss at Kansas City.
Also Monday, safety Jahleel Addae was undergoing surgery for a broken left collarbone.
Woodhead was replaced on the active roster by former Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Griff Whalen.
September 19, 2016
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson has a torn meniscus in his right knee, coach Mike Zimmer said Monday.
The Vikings are still evaluating the injury and have not yet determined how much time he will miss. Zimmer initially announced the nature of the injury while recording his weekly appearance on a local radio show and told KFXN-FM that he has not yet ruled out Peterson for the game on Sunday against Carolina.
Peterson was meeting with team doctors and athletic trainers to discuss his options, which include surgery to address the injury.
''We are going through the evaluation process to figure out what the next procedure will be,'' Zimmer told reporters during his weekly news conference. ''We are still going through all the options.''
Peterson, the 2012 NFL MVP, was injured in the third quarter of Minnesota's 17-14 victory over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday night on a 5-yard run , his longest of the night. He needed crutches to exit U.S. Bank Stadium, but it does appear Peterson will be able to return at some point this season after initial fears that he tore his ACL.
Peterson has long had a reputation as a fast healer, which was never more clear than when he tore the ACL in his left knee with two weeks to play in the 2011 season and still made it back to start the 2012 season. A torn meniscus is considered much less serious than a torn ACL, but it still often calls for several weeks of rehab before a player is ready to take the field again.
''Anytime you have a guy like that in a leadership role that does go down, obviously everyone kind of takes a step back,'' defensive captain Brian Robison said. ''You never want to see guys go down like that. But at the end of the day you understand that there is still a task at hand. This is the NFL and that's going to happen.''
The Vikings (2-0) have three more games before their bye week.
Peterson has rushed for just 50 yards on 31 carries in the first two weeks.
''We're going to keep plugging away and keep doing our best to find a way to win,'' Zimmer said.
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Broncos DE DeMarcus Ware out 5 weeks
September 19, 2016
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) DeMarcus Ware will undergo surgery Tuesday on his broken right forearm and is expected to miss four or five weeks, coach Gary Kubiak said.
A lumbar disk problem kept Ware out of five games last season before he returned for the playoffs and had a dozen quarterback hits.
Ware was held out of all but the final few days of training camp to protect his balky back.
He was hurt when he ran into Von Miller while chasing down Indianapolis quarterback Andrew Luck on Sunday.
Kubiak said tight end Virgil Green is day to day and right tackle Donald Stephenson is expected to miss some time. Both suffered calf injuries in Denver's 34-20 win over the Colts.
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Browns QB McCown out, Kessler starting
September 19, 2016
BEREA, Ohio (AP) The Browns are down another starting quarterback.
Three weeks into the season, they're on No. 3.
Josh McCown will miss at least one game with a ''deep sprain'' in his left shoulder, an injury that will force Cleveland coach Hue Jackson to play rookie Cody Kessler this week at Miami- the team's 26th starter since 1999.
''Sometimes it doesn't matter if you're ready or not,'' Jackson said. ''In this situation right now, you've got to play.''
McCown showed toughness by staying in Sunday's 25-20 loss to Baltimore despite getting hurt in the first quarter and taking several hard shots.
The 37-year-old was filling in for Robert Griffin III, who broke a bone in his left shoulder in the season opener and will miss at least eight games - and maybe more.
Jackson was evasive about the extent of McCown's injury. He said the 37-year-old will be evaluated on a week-to-week basis. Jackson eluded to McCown having a partially broken bone.
In the meantime, Kessler, a third-round pick from USC, will start against the Dolphins. Jackson said the team will look to add a veteran to its roster, but the job for now belongs to Kessler, who struggled during training camp and the exhibition season.
The Browns would prefer to bring Kessler along more slowly, but that luxury is gone.
''I wouldn't want it to be this way, but it's going to be good to get out and see him play,'' Jackson said. ''At the same time, it's been two weeks and there's two different quarterbacks going down.
''Like I said, pretty soon maybe I'll be playing. But at the same time, you don't want it to be this way. But that's the nature of the sport. Sometimes things just don't go your way.
''So we've got to fight like heck to get it back our way. We're going to get a chance to see Cody play, and we wish it wasn't like this, but this is how it is.''
The Browns are the first team since the 2008 Kansas City Chiefs to start three QBs in the first three weeks.
Kessler was a surprise pick by the Browns, who also lost starting center Cam Erving (bruised lung) and rookie defensive end Carl Nassib (broken hand) against the Ravens.
Erving was released from the hospital following an overnight stay. Nassib will undergo surgery, but Jackson said it's possible the former Penn State standout may be able to play in the future with a protective cast.
With Erving out, John Greco will slide over from right guard to center. There's also a chance the Browns will add a veteran center.
McCown became emotional in his postgame news conference while addressing his reasons for not coming out of the game. McCown's two sons, who are both playing quarterback in middle school, were in attendance at FirstEnergy Stadium.
The 14-year veteran landed hard several times on his shoulder and he couldn't lift his left arm as he entered the trainer's room following his news conference. The pained expression on his face hinted at the severity of his injury.
Kessler is next on the depth chart. He twice warmed up on the sideline Sunday, but McCown stayed on the field, exhibiting toughness that wasn't lost on his coaches or teammates.
''He has the complete trust and respect of the locker room because of what he does and how he goes about it and he'll fight to the bitter end,'' Jackson said.
''We know that and that's what this sport is about. You got to be a fighter and you've got to be able to get off the ground every now and then and keep playing.''
When the Browns selected Kessler in the draft, Jackson tried to ease any anxiety Cleveland fans had over the pick by saying, ''trust me'' about taking Kessler.
Jackson laughed when reminded about his comment.
''Well, you're going to trust me this weekend,'' he said. ''Here we go, right? So trust me, here we come. We'll see what that statement was all about.''
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Bolts RB Woodhead done for season
September 19, 2016
SAN DIEGO (AP) The San Diego Chargers have placed versatile running back Danny Woodhead on season-ending injured reserve with a torn ACL in his right knee.
Woodhead was hurt when he was tackled after a catch in the first quarter of a 38-14 victory against Jacksonville on Sunday.
Woodhead also missed most of the 2014 season with a broken ankle.
He led the Chargers last season with 80 catches for 755 yards and six scores, while rushing for 336 yards and three scores.
It was the second season-ending injury to a Chargers playmaker in as many games. Wide receiver Keenan Allen suffered the same injury as Woodhead in a season-opening loss at Kansas City.
Also Monday, safety Jahleel Addae was undergoing surgery for a broken left collarbone.
Woodhead was replaced on the active roster by former Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Griff Whalen.
Falcons WR Jones' calf injury not serious
September 19, 2016
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) Falcons coach Dan Quinn says All-Pro receiver Julio Jones had an MRI on his right calf but is expected to be full speed for next Monday's game at New Orleans.
Jones was hurt when cornerback Sean Smith and safety Reggie Nelson fell on him after a 20-yard catch in the fourth quarter of Sunday's 35-28 win at Oakland. He did not play on Atlanta's final possession.
Jones injured his left ankle in the third week of preseason. Quinn said he isn't concerned about his calf because ''it's not a recurring injury.''
Jones has nine catches for 172 yards and two touchdowns this year.
The Falcons (1-1) return to practice Thursday.
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Pack look to get offense back in sync
September 19, 2016
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) Aaron Rodgers has a few words of advice for those who are concerned about the Green Bay Packers' struggling offense early in the season.
''We're not going to overreact. It's been two weeks,'' Rodgers said after the Packers lost 17-14 to the rival Vikings in Minnesota on Sunday night.
Still, the Packers are faced with trying to remedy an offense that has been out of sorts in their first two games.
After overcoming communication snafus to eke out a close win on the road against Jacksonville to start the season, Green Bay fell short against the Vikings because of sloppy play that included four fumbles and two late turnovers by Rodgers.
''Whatever term you want to use to describe it, it wasn't good enough last night,'' coach Mike McCarthy said Monday.
The Packers gained just 263 yards, as Rodgers was sacked five times and couldn't connect with his receivers on a number of throws.
''We just didn't really have anything going for us,'' veteran guard T.J. Lang said.
Despite the abundance of miscues against a Vikings team that played their first regular-season game at noisy U.S. Bank Stadium, the Packers had chances to even the score or go ahead toward the end.
But after Green Bay retained possession on its first three fumbles of the game, a strip-sack by Brian Robison in Vikings territory resulted in Minnesota's first of two key takeaways in the fourth quarter.
Rodgers' pass to Davante Adams on third-and-long was picked off by Trae Waynes past midfield with less than two minutes left, preserving Minnesota's three-point lead.
Adams, who had a fumble on Green Bay's first play of the game, felt the offense hurt itself by not finding its rhythm until those late drives that ended with the costly giveaways.
''We've got to find a way to make the plays that are there, not try to do too much,'' Lang said. ''Everybody just take ownership of what they have to do, do their job and find a way to execute.''
The Packers also failed to convert a fourth-and-2 run play inside the Vikings 20-yard line earlier in the second half.
Rodgers completed only 20 of 36 for 213 yards Sunday.
And he acknowledged afterward that it's taking some time to get the offense settled after the return of trusted deep threat Jordy Nelson and the offseason addition of veteran tight end Jared Cook.
Nelson missed the 2015 season because of a knee injury and didn't play in the preseason last month, while Cook missed time early in training camp after undergoing foot surgery.
''I don't think we're that far off,'' Rodgers said. ''It's getting (Nelson) back in the mix and Jared Cook back in the mix. There's some moving pieces right now.''
Rodgers hopes the Packers' home opener Sunday against the Detroit Lions, another division rival, is the start of getting the offense back in sync.
''I don't think this is anything to get super crazy about,'' Rodgers said.
And McCarthy said the improvements that are needed on offense started right away Monday, when the players came back to work for video review of the game.
''Mindset is important, so we're going to stay on the balls of our feet and punch like hell,'' McCarthy said.
Along with that, McCarthy wants to get what he called his excellent 1-2 punch of Eddie Lacy and James Starks at running back more involved after they combined for just 19 carries for 53 yards Sunday.
''Our perimeter players, we need to get them more opportunities, too,'' McCarthy said.
NOTES: McCarthy had no update on DT Letroy Guion (knee) and S Morgan Burnett (hamstring). Both starters suffered injuries in Sunday's game and didn't return. LB Clay Matthews, who went off the field near the end of the game, also was being evaluated. ''He's got some things we're looking at there,'' said McCarthy, who added there's no initial concern about Matthews' status. ... McCarthy said CB Sam Shields (concussion) had a workout Monday morning after the veteran starter missed the game.
September 19, 2016
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) Falcons coach Dan Quinn says All-Pro receiver Julio Jones had an MRI on his right calf but is expected to be full speed for next Monday's game at New Orleans.
Jones was hurt when cornerback Sean Smith and safety Reggie Nelson fell on him after a 20-yard catch in the fourth quarter of Sunday's 35-28 win at Oakland. He did not play on Atlanta's final possession.
Jones injured his left ankle in the third week of preseason. Quinn said he isn't concerned about his calf because ''it's not a recurring injury.''
Jones has nine catches for 172 yards and two touchdowns this year.
The Falcons (1-1) return to practice Thursday.
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Pack look to get offense back in sync
September 19, 2016
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) Aaron Rodgers has a few words of advice for those who are concerned about the Green Bay Packers' struggling offense early in the season.
''We're not going to overreact. It's been two weeks,'' Rodgers said after the Packers lost 17-14 to the rival Vikings in Minnesota on Sunday night.
Still, the Packers are faced with trying to remedy an offense that has been out of sorts in their first two games.
After overcoming communication snafus to eke out a close win on the road against Jacksonville to start the season, Green Bay fell short against the Vikings because of sloppy play that included four fumbles and two late turnovers by Rodgers.
''Whatever term you want to use to describe it, it wasn't good enough last night,'' coach Mike McCarthy said Monday.
The Packers gained just 263 yards, as Rodgers was sacked five times and couldn't connect with his receivers on a number of throws.
''We just didn't really have anything going for us,'' veteran guard T.J. Lang said.
Despite the abundance of miscues against a Vikings team that played their first regular-season game at noisy U.S. Bank Stadium, the Packers had chances to even the score or go ahead toward the end.
But after Green Bay retained possession on its first three fumbles of the game, a strip-sack by Brian Robison in Vikings territory resulted in Minnesota's first of two key takeaways in the fourth quarter.
Rodgers' pass to Davante Adams on third-and-long was picked off by Trae Waynes past midfield with less than two minutes left, preserving Minnesota's three-point lead.
Adams, who had a fumble on Green Bay's first play of the game, felt the offense hurt itself by not finding its rhythm until those late drives that ended with the costly giveaways.
''We've got to find a way to make the plays that are there, not try to do too much,'' Lang said. ''Everybody just take ownership of what they have to do, do their job and find a way to execute.''
The Packers also failed to convert a fourth-and-2 run play inside the Vikings 20-yard line earlier in the second half.
Rodgers completed only 20 of 36 for 213 yards Sunday.
And he acknowledged afterward that it's taking some time to get the offense settled after the return of trusted deep threat Jordy Nelson and the offseason addition of veteran tight end Jared Cook.
Nelson missed the 2015 season because of a knee injury and didn't play in the preseason last month, while Cook missed time early in training camp after undergoing foot surgery.
''I don't think we're that far off,'' Rodgers said. ''It's getting (Nelson) back in the mix and Jared Cook back in the mix. There's some moving pieces right now.''
Rodgers hopes the Packers' home opener Sunday against the Detroit Lions, another division rival, is the start of getting the offense back in sync.
''I don't think this is anything to get super crazy about,'' Rodgers said.
And McCarthy said the improvements that are needed on offense started right away Monday, when the players came back to work for video review of the game.
''Mindset is important, so we're going to stay on the balls of our feet and punch like hell,'' McCarthy said.
Along with that, McCarthy wants to get what he called his excellent 1-2 punch of Eddie Lacy and James Starks at running back more involved after they combined for just 19 carries for 53 yards Sunday.
''Our perimeter players, we need to get them more opportunities, too,'' McCarthy said.
NOTES: McCarthy had no update on DT Letroy Guion (knee) and S Morgan Burnett (hamstring). Both starters suffered injuries in Sunday's game and didn't return. LB Clay Matthews, who went off the field near the end of the game, also was being evaluated. ''He's got some things we're looking at there,'' said McCarthy, who added there's no initial concern about Matthews' status. ... McCarthy said CB Sam Shields (concussion) had a workout Monday morning after the veteran starter missed the game.
Vikings help Books win Week 2
September 19, 2016
Bettors had the Las Vegas sports books on the ropes in Week 2 NFL action, but let them off the hook in a few of the late games and then really gave away their entire wad of cash won on the day by jumping on board the Packers party wagon with everyone else.
However, the "Sharps" liked the Vikings and were correct again in Minnesota's 17-14 win as a two-point home underdog in its brand new $1.1 billion U.S. Bank Stadium.
"The Packers-Vikings game was all or nothing for us," said Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook VP Jay Kornegay.
"The total in the game (43) was a minimal decision, but we were dead even on the day going into the Sunday night game."
Bettors were cashing three and four-team parlays often in the morning games as some their favorite teams performed extremely well.
The Patriots (-5.5) rolled to 31-24 home win over the Dolphins and the total went 'over' (45) to help get the fun started for many. Yep, they're the same Patriots with or without quarterback Tom Brady as long as head coach Bill Belichick is running the show. And he'll have to really be on point this week as Jimmy Garoppolo injured his shoulder and will be 'out' for their Thursday night home game against the Texans.
Houston is also a team bettors are starting to trust and they did well in the 19-12 win over the Chiefs, a team Houston lost twice to last season, including a 30-0 playoff loss. Between the steady defense and Brock Osweiler running the offense, Houston is now 2-0 against the spread with both its games staying 'under' the total.
The Steelers were laying -3.5 at home against the Bengals, a number higher than all three meetings last season. The value appeared to be with Cincinnati, but most of the parlays wagered laid the points and they cashed in the Steelers 24-16 win.
The biggest parlay differential of the morning was with Dallas who were getting +3.5 at Washington. More straight bets were on Washington, but the parlay wagers with Dallas was off the charts and they cashed in a 27-23 outright win that also paid +165 on the money-line. It was the sixth straight time the road team has won in this rivalry.
Parlay bettors also went with Cam Newton and the Panthers to bounce back after a Week 1 loss at Denver, and they didn't care that they had to lay -14, and they were right in Carolina's 46-27 win. They had to sweat a little bit in the fourth quarter as the 49ers pulled within 34-27, but then the Panthers went for the kill and covered.
The early games had the sports books looking at some massive risk heading in to the five afternoon games. The most popular plays were Seattle, Arizona, Denver and Oakland and the books managed to split those getting two outright underdog wins by the Rams and Falcons.
The biggest help of all was Seattle losing 9-3 as 6-point favorites at Los Angeles. The Rams didn't score a point last week at San Francisco, and they didn't score a touchdown Sunday, but fans attending the first Los Angeles home football game since 1994 got a treat.
Man, do those Eric Dickerson uniforms look sweet, and I don't think I've ever seen the LA Coliseum that packed before. Jeff Fisher has now beaten the Seahawks in four of the last five meetings between the pair, including a sweep last season. He's got their number for sure, but bettors sided with Seattle because they believe in what they saw last and the Rams looked real bad on Monday at San Francisco.
"The Raiders not covering helped us," said Kornegay. After Oakland's gutsy win last week at New Orleans, bettors trusted them as five-point home favorites against the Falcons, but Atlanta won 35-28 and paid +180 on the money-line.
So after sweating out decisions for most of the first 13 games, the bookmakers around Las Vegas basically got a push and had to rely on the final game to try and make some money for the day, and it was a whopper too.
Between parlay risk carrying over on the day and bettors pressing their winnings, the Packers were looking as a high six-figure loss for every sports book. Minnesota's defense looked outstanding and new QB Sam Bradford was sharp in their 17-14 win, one of two games that landed on 3 for the day, which deserves a mention just because no Week 1 games landed on 3, the most key number in the NFL.
So yes, in the end, the books come out a winner again, but the bookmakers lost some weight from sweating so much and hair from pulling it throughout the day. Favorites went 8-6 ATS with four underdogs winning outright and the totals went 7-7.
Now it's back to the drawing for everyone for week 3.
Good luck!
September 19, 2016
Bettors had the Las Vegas sports books on the ropes in Week 2 NFL action, but let them off the hook in a few of the late games and then really gave away their entire wad of cash won on the day by jumping on board the Packers party wagon with everyone else.
However, the "Sharps" liked the Vikings and were correct again in Minnesota's 17-14 win as a two-point home underdog in its brand new $1.1 billion U.S. Bank Stadium.
"The Packers-Vikings game was all or nothing for us," said Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook VP Jay Kornegay.
"The total in the game (43) was a minimal decision, but we were dead even on the day going into the Sunday night game."
Bettors were cashing three and four-team parlays often in the morning games as some their favorite teams performed extremely well.
The Patriots (-5.5) rolled to 31-24 home win over the Dolphins and the total went 'over' (45) to help get the fun started for many. Yep, they're the same Patriots with or without quarterback Tom Brady as long as head coach Bill Belichick is running the show. And he'll have to really be on point this week as Jimmy Garoppolo injured his shoulder and will be 'out' for their Thursday night home game against the Texans.
Houston is also a team bettors are starting to trust and they did well in the 19-12 win over the Chiefs, a team Houston lost twice to last season, including a 30-0 playoff loss. Between the steady defense and Brock Osweiler running the offense, Houston is now 2-0 against the spread with both its games staying 'under' the total.
The Steelers were laying -3.5 at home against the Bengals, a number higher than all three meetings last season. The value appeared to be with Cincinnati, but most of the parlays wagered laid the points and they cashed in the Steelers 24-16 win.
The biggest parlay differential of the morning was with Dallas who were getting +3.5 at Washington. More straight bets were on Washington, but the parlay wagers with Dallas was off the charts and they cashed in a 27-23 outright win that also paid +165 on the money-line. It was the sixth straight time the road team has won in this rivalry.
Parlay bettors also went with Cam Newton and the Panthers to bounce back after a Week 1 loss at Denver, and they didn't care that they had to lay -14, and they were right in Carolina's 46-27 win. They had to sweat a little bit in the fourth quarter as the 49ers pulled within 34-27, but then the Panthers went for the kill and covered.
The early games had the sports books looking at some massive risk heading in to the five afternoon games. The most popular plays were Seattle, Arizona, Denver and Oakland and the books managed to split those getting two outright underdog wins by the Rams and Falcons.
The biggest help of all was Seattle losing 9-3 as 6-point favorites at Los Angeles. The Rams didn't score a point last week at San Francisco, and they didn't score a touchdown Sunday, but fans attending the first Los Angeles home football game since 1994 got a treat.
Man, do those Eric Dickerson uniforms look sweet, and I don't think I've ever seen the LA Coliseum that packed before. Jeff Fisher has now beaten the Seahawks in four of the last five meetings between the pair, including a sweep last season. He's got their number for sure, but bettors sided with Seattle because they believe in what they saw last and the Rams looked real bad on Monday at San Francisco.
"The Raiders not covering helped us," said Kornegay. After Oakland's gutsy win last week at New Orleans, bettors trusted them as five-point home favorites against the Falcons, but Atlanta won 35-28 and paid +180 on the money-line.
So after sweating out decisions for most of the first 13 games, the bookmakers around Las Vegas basically got a push and had to rely on the final game to try and make some money for the day, and it was a whopper too.
Between parlay risk carrying over on the day and bettors pressing their winnings, the Packers were looking as a high six-figure loss for every sports book. Minnesota's defense looked outstanding and new QB Sam Bradford was sharp in their 17-14 win, one of two games that landed on 3 for the day, which deserves a mention just because no Week 1 games landed on 3, the most key number in the NFL.
So yes, in the end, the books come out a winner again, but the bookmakers lost some weight from sweating so much and hair from pulling it throughout the day. Favorites went 8-6 ATS with four underdogs winning outright and the totals went 7-7.
Now it's back to the drawing for everyone for week 3.
Good luck!
Betting Recap - Week 2
September 19, 2016
Overall Notes
NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE WEEK 2 RESULTS
Wager Favorites-Underdogs
Straight Up 10-5
Against the Spread 9-6
Wager Home-Away
Straight Up 10-5
Against the Spread 9-6
Wager Totals (O/U)
Over-Under 8-7
The largest underdogs to win straight up
Titans (+6, ML +220) at Lions, 16-15
Rams (+5.5, ML +200) vs. Seahawks, 9-3
Falcons (+4, ML +170) at Raiders, 35-28
The largest favorite to cover
Panthers (-12.5) vs. 49ers, 46-27
Ram Tough
-- The Los Angeles Rams laid an egg in Week 1, getting blanked in San Francisco on Monday night. However, they rebounded rather nicely with a 9-3 win over the rival Seattle Seahawks. While Todd Gurley and company are still searching for their first touchdown of the season, they used outstanding defense to clamp down on the Seahawks and confuse them all day. The 'under' is 2-0 for each of these sides. We'll find out how tough the Rams are in Week 3 when they traverse the country for a road date with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 2, with the Bucs opening as a four-point favorite.
Steel Resolve
-- The Pittsburgh Steelers staved off the AFC North Division rival Cincinnati Bengals by 24-16 score. The Steelers improved to 13-5 SU and 12-5-1 ATS in their past 18 against the Bengals, and they're now 13-1 SU and 10-4 ATS in its past 14 home openers dating back to the start of the 2003 regular season. The Steelers have won and covered in the first two games of RB Le'Veon Bell, who will return in Week 4. That's bad news for the rest of the NFL.
Total Recall
-- The 'over' edged the 'under' 8-7 in 15 games heading into Monday night's battle along the shores of Lake Michigan between the Philadelphia Eagles-Chicago Bears. In games featuring two AFC teams, the 'over' went 5-2, and is 7-3 through the first two weekends. In games featuring two NFC teams, the 'under' is 5-3 through the first eight games, while AFC vs. NFC games ended up 1-1 in Week 2, and 6-5 in favor of the 'over' through two weeks.
-- The two games with the highest totals each cashed 'under' this week after hitting the 'over' in both games in Week 1. The New Orleans Saints-New York Giants (54.5) game was expected to be a track meet, but instead it was an unexpected defensive slog, 16-13. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers-Arizona Cardinals (49.5) game wasn't as sure of a thing, with the home team Cards coming up with a 40-7 victory. That's two games and two 'unders' for the Cards.
-- The two games with the lowest totals on the board split 1-1 in Week 2. The Seattle Seahawks-Los Angeles Rams contest (38) had the lowest total and the 'over' was never challenged. The 'under' is now 2-0 in two games for both sides, and the Seahawks have averaged 7.5 points per game (PPG) on offense, and they're allowing just 9.5 PPG. For the Rams, they've averaged just 4.5 PPG while allowing 15.5 PPG. The Thursday night contest between the New York Jets-Buffalo Bills had a line of 40.5, but both teams scored into the 30's.
-- The 'over/under' went 1-1 in the first two primetime games in Week 2. Officially, the 'over/under' is 3-3 (50.0%) through 6 games under the lights. In 2015, the over finished 20-28-1 (41.7%) in 49 primetime games. In 2014, the over went 33-17 (66%) in primetime games, and the over was 28-22 (56%) in 2013.
Injury Report
-- Buccaneers RB Doug Martin (hamstring) suffered what he said was a minor tweak of his hamstring, and he might have simply been lifted from the game at Arizona due to the lopsided score.
-- Chargers RB Danny Woodhead (knee) checked out of the win against the Jaguars. He was carted off after being unable to put weight on his right leg. He is scheduled for an MRI Monday.
-- Dolphins RB Arian Foster (groin) was knocked out of the Week 2 loss at New England due to a groin injury, and he might be forced to miss time.
-- Lions RB Ameer Abdullah (foot) was in a walking boot after leaving the Week 2 game against Tennessee.
-- Panthers RB Jonathan Stewart (hamstring) is nursing an injury and cannot be counted on in Week 3 against Minnesota.
-- Patriots QB Jimmy Garoppolo (shoulder) sustained a sprained AC joint to his shoulder, and he is expected to miss the Week 3 game against Houston Thursday. Rookie QB Jacoby Brissett is expected to make his first NFL start.
-- Seahawks RB Doug Baldwin (back, knee) suffered a back and knee injury at Los Angeles. He will go for an MRI on his injured knee, and he is also dealing with back spasms.
-- Vikings RB Adrian Peterson (knee) left the Week 2 game against the Green Bay Packers due to an injury to his right knee, and he was assisted from the field by the training staff and he could not put any weight on the leg. According to a source, Peterson might have some ligament damage in his knee. He will have an MRI Monday.
Looking Ahead
-- The Packers and Lions will each be looking to rebound after Week 2 losses. These sides are 3-3 SU/ATS over the past six meetings, splitting in each of the past three NFL season.
-- The Giants will host the Redskins, who just cannot seem to find a way to get it done against Big Blue. Washington is 1-5 SU/ATS in the past six meetings in this series.
-- The Seahawks host the 49ers in a key NFC North battle, as Seattle looks to shake out the cob webs and get untracked. Seattle has won seven of the past eight from San Francisco straight up, and the 'under' is 6-1 in the past seven meetings, and 8-2 over the past 10.
September 19, 2016
Overall Notes
NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE WEEK 2 RESULTS
Wager Favorites-Underdogs
Straight Up 10-5
Against the Spread 9-6
Wager Home-Away
Straight Up 10-5
Against the Spread 9-6
Wager Totals (O/U)
Over-Under 8-7
The largest underdogs to win straight up
Titans (+6, ML +220) at Lions, 16-15
Rams (+5.5, ML +200) vs. Seahawks, 9-3
Falcons (+4, ML +170) at Raiders, 35-28
The largest favorite to cover
Panthers (-12.5) vs. 49ers, 46-27
Ram Tough
-- The Los Angeles Rams laid an egg in Week 1, getting blanked in San Francisco on Monday night. However, they rebounded rather nicely with a 9-3 win over the rival Seattle Seahawks. While Todd Gurley and company are still searching for their first touchdown of the season, they used outstanding defense to clamp down on the Seahawks and confuse them all day. The 'under' is 2-0 for each of these sides. We'll find out how tough the Rams are in Week 3 when they traverse the country for a road date with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 2, with the Bucs opening as a four-point favorite.
Steel Resolve
-- The Pittsburgh Steelers staved off the AFC North Division rival Cincinnati Bengals by 24-16 score. The Steelers improved to 13-5 SU and 12-5-1 ATS in their past 18 against the Bengals, and they're now 13-1 SU and 10-4 ATS in its past 14 home openers dating back to the start of the 2003 regular season. The Steelers have won and covered in the first two games of RB Le'Veon Bell, who will return in Week 4. That's bad news for the rest of the NFL.
Total Recall
-- The 'over' edged the 'under' 8-7 in 15 games heading into Monday night's battle along the shores of Lake Michigan between the Philadelphia Eagles-Chicago Bears. In games featuring two AFC teams, the 'over' went 5-2, and is 7-3 through the first two weekends. In games featuring two NFC teams, the 'under' is 5-3 through the first eight games, while AFC vs. NFC games ended up 1-1 in Week 2, and 6-5 in favor of the 'over' through two weeks.
-- The two games with the highest totals each cashed 'under' this week after hitting the 'over' in both games in Week 1. The New Orleans Saints-New York Giants (54.5) game was expected to be a track meet, but instead it was an unexpected defensive slog, 16-13. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers-Arizona Cardinals (49.5) game wasn't as sure of a thing, with the home team Cards coming up with a 40-7 victory. That's two games and two 'unders' for the Cards.
-- The two games with the lowest totals on the board split 1-1 in Week 2. The Seattle Seahawks-Los Angeles Rams contest (38) had the lowest total and the 'over' was never challenged. The 'under' is now 2-0 in two games for both sides, and the Seahawks have averaged 7.5 points per game (PPG) on offense, and they're allowing just 9.5 PPG. For the Rams, they've averaged just 4.5 PPG while allowing 15.5 PPG. The Thursday night contest between the New York Jets-Buffalo Bills had a line of 40.5, but both teams scored into the 30's.
-- The 'over/under' went 1-1 in the first two primetime games in Week 2. Officially, the 'over/under' is 3-3 (50.0%) through 6 games under the lights. In 2015, the over finished 20-28-1 (41.7%) in 49 primetime games. In 2014, the over went 33-17 (66%) in primetime games, and the over was 28-22 (56%) in 2013.
Injury Report
-- Buccaneers RB Doug Martin (hamstring) suffered what he said was a minor tweak of his hamstring, and he might have simply been lifted from the game at Arizona due to the lopsided score.
-- Chargers RB Danny Woodhead (knee) checked out of the win against the Jaguars. He was carted off after being unable to put weight on his right leg. He is scheduled for an MRI Monday.
-- Dolphins RB Arian Foster (groin) was knocked out of the Week 2 loss at New England due to a groin injury, and he might be forced to miss time.
-- Lions RB Ameer Abdullah (foot) was in a walking boot after leaving the Week 2 game against Tennessee.
-- Panthers RB Jonathan Stewart (hamstring) is nursing an injury and cannot be counted on in Week 3 against Minnesota.
-- Patriots QB Jimmy Garoppolo (shoulder) sustained a sprained AC joint to his shoulder, and he is expected to miss the Week 3 game against Houston Thursday. Rookie QB Jacoby Brissett is expected to make his first NFL start.
-- Seahawks RB Doug Baldwin (back, knee) suffered a back and knee injury at Los Angeles. He will go for an MRI on his injured knee, and he is also dealing with back spasms.
-- Vikings RB Adrian Peterson (knee) left the Week 2 game against the Green Bay Packers due to an injury to his right knee, and he was assisted from the field by the training staff and he could not put any weight on the leg. According to a source, Peterson might have some ligament damage in his knee. He will have an MRI Monday.
Looking Ahead
-- The Packers and Lions will each be looking to rebound after Week 2 losses. These sides are 3-3 SU/ATS over the past six meetings, splitting in each of the past three NFL season.
-- The Giants will host the Redskins, who just cannot seem to find a way to get it done against Big Blue. Washington is 1-5 SU/ATS in the past six meetings in this series.
-- The Seahawks host the 49ers in a key NFC North battle, as Seattle looks to shake out the cob webs and get untracked. Seattle has won seven of the past eight from San Francisco straight up, and the 'under' is 6-1 in the past seven meetings, and 8-2 over the past 10.
Week 3 NFL
Texans (2-0) @ Patriots (2-0)– Rookie QB Brissett makes first NFL start here; Garropolo will be a backup- they didn’t sign another QB. Tough spot for Texans; long travel with short week in their road opener. Houston won its first two games at home, not allowing a TD in 2nd half of either game. Patriots scored TD on first drive of all four halves so far, winning first two games 23-21/31-24. New England won last four series games, three by 13+; they won 27-6 (-5) in Houston LY, outgaining Texans 313-189. Houston is 0-3 in Foxboro, losing all three by 13+. Houston coach O’Brien is a former Patriot QB coach. Brissett was 15-11 as a starter at NC State last two years. Texans won four of last five road openers. Over last 8+ years, Patriots are 3-0 as a home underdog. Houston is 4-0 as a road favorite under O’Brien.
Cardinals (2-0) @ Bills (0-2)– Buffalo fired its OC after 37-31 loss LW; not sure how that helps; they had three extra days to rest after loss to Jets. Curious to see how the play calling changes, since players/owner met about play calling before OC was fired. Arizona covered its last eight road openers (6-2 SU); under is 7-3 in their last 10 road openers- they split first two home games, despite a +7 turnover margin. Redbirds are 8-2 as road favorites in Arians era; they’re 4-6 vs spread coming off a win. Bills won five of last six series ganes. Cardinals are 1-3 in Buffalo, with last visit in ’04, only win in 1971. Buffalo covered nine of its last 11 games as a home underdog.
Raiders (1-1) @ Titans (1-1)– LeBeau’s defense allowed only one TD on 18 drives in first two games; they rallied from down 15-3 in 4th quarter to even record at Detroit. Oakland has allowed 69 points in two games, giving up eight TDs on 21 drives. Raiders allowed 1,035 TY in two games, giving up six TDs, four FGs in 11 red zone drives. Tennessee won three of last four series games; five of last seven series games were decided by 5 or less points. Raiders are 2-5 in Tennessee; they beat Titans 24-21 (-1) LY, outgaining them 407-249, converting 8-15 on 3rd down. Oakland covered six of its last seven games as a road underdog. Tennessee is 9-15-1 in its last 25 games as a home favorite.
Browns (0-2) @ Dolphins (0-2)– Cleveland blew 20-0 first quarter lead LW, now start 3rd QB in three weeks (USC rookie Kessler). Dolphins drop way down in class here, after losing to Seattle/Patriots- over last decade, they’re 11-26 as home favorites. Miami won three of its last four home openers, are 4-7 vs spread in last 11, with last seven HOs going over total. Cleveland ran ball for 265 yards in first two games- they were outscored 39-3 in second half of the games. Browns won four of last six series games, splitting last two visits here, last of which was in ’10. Five of last six series totals were 33 or less. Miami was outscored 30-6 in first half of its games; all four of their TDs came in second half of games.
Week 3 NFL
Texans (-2.5, 41) @ Patriots………….Broncos @ Bengals (NL-Dalton)
Raiders @ Titans (-1., 46.5)………….Cardinals (-4.5, 47) @ Bills
Ravens (-1, 47.5) @ Jaguars…………..Browns @ Dolphins (-9.5, 41.5)
Redskins @ Giants (-4.5, 46.5)………Lions @ Packers (-7.5, 48)
Vikings @ Panthers (-7, 48)…………..49ers @ Seahawks (-10, 40.5)
Rams @ Buccaneers (-5, 42)………….Steelers (-5.5, 46) @ Eagles
Jets @ Chiefs (-3, 43)……………………..Chargers @ Colts (-3, 51)
Bears @ Cowboys (NL-Cutler)………..Falcons @ Saints (-3, 54)
Week 2 NFL
Jets (W37-31) @ Bills (-1, 41)……………Titans (W16-15) @ Lions (-5.5, 47)
Chiefs @ Texans (W19-12) (-2, 43.5)………….Dolphins @ Patriots (-6.5, 41.5) (W31-24)
Ravens (-6.5, 43) (W25-20) @ Browns…………Bengals @ Steelers (-3.5, 47.5) (W24-16)
Cowboys (W27-23) @ Redskins (-3.5, 44.5)…………Saints @ Giants (-5, 52.5) (W16-13)
49ers @ Panthers (-14, 48.5) (W46-27)…………Bucs @ Cardinals (-6.5, 50) (W40-7)
Seahawks (-6.5) @ Rams (W9-3)…………Colts @ Broncos (-6, 45) (W34-20)
Falcons (W35-28) @ Raiders (-5.5, 48.5)…………Jaguars @ Chargers (-3, 48) (W38-14)
Packers (-2.5), 44.5 @ Vikings (W17-14)………..Eagles @ Bears (-3, 43)
Week 1 NFL
Carolina (-3, 40.5) @ Denver (W21-20)……………Chicago @ Houston (-6, 44) (W23-14)
Tampa Bay (W31-24)@ Atlanta (-3, 47.5)……..Green Bay (-5, 48) (W27-23) @ Jacksonville
Minnesota (-2.5, 40.5) (W25-16) @ Tennessee ………..Miami @ Seattle (-10, 44) (W12-10)
Cleveland @ Philadelphia (-4, 41) (29-10)……….NJ Giants (W20-19) @ Dallas (-1, 46)
Cincinnati (-2.5, 42) (W23-22) @ NJ Jets………..Detroit (W39-35) @ Indianapolis (-3.5, 51)
Oakland (W35-34) @ New Orleans (-1.5, 51)….New England (W23-21) @ Arizona (-6, 46.5)
San Diego @ Kansas City (W33-27 OT) (-7, 44)………….Pittsburgh (-3, 50) @ Washington
Buffalo @ Baltimore (-3, 44.5) (W13-7)……………….Los Angeles (-2.5, 43) @ San Francisco
2016 week-by-week results
Home Favorites Totals O/U AFC-NFC
1) 7-9 5-11 7-9 5-3N
2) 10-6 7-9 7-8 1-1
Tot 17-15 12-20 14-17 6-4N
Texans (2-0) @ Patriots (2-0)– Rookie QB Brissett makes first NFL start here; Garropolo will be a backup- they didn’t sign another QB. Tough spot for Texans; long travel with short week in their road opener. Houston won its first two games at home, not allowing a TD in 2nd half of either game. Patriots scored TD on first drive of all four halves so far, winning first two games 23-21/31-24. New England won last four series games, three by 13+; they won 27-6 (-5) in Houston LY, outgaining Texans 313-189. Houston is 0-3 in Foxboro, losing all three by 13+. Houston coach O’Brien is a former Patriot QB coach. Brissett was 15-11 as a starter at NC State last two years. Texans won four of last five road openers. Over last 8+ years, Patriots are 3-0 as a home underdog. Houston is 4-0 as a road favorite under O’Brien.
Cardinals (2-0) @ Bills (0-2)– Buffalo fired its OC after 37-31 loss LW; not sure how that helps; they had three extra days to rest after loss to Jets. Curious to see how the play calling changes, since players/owner met about play calling before OC was fired. Arizona covered its last eight road openers (6-2 SU); under is 7-3 in their last 10 road openers- they split first two home games, despite a +7 turnover margin. Redbirds are 8-2 as road favorites in Arians era; they’re 4-6 vs spread coming off a win. Bills won five of last six series ganes. Cardinals are 1-3 in Buffalo, with last visit in ’04, only win in 1971. Buffalo covered nine of its last 11 games as a home underdog.
Raiders (1-1) @ Titans (1-1)– LeBeau’s defense allowed only one TD on 18 drives in first two games; they rallied from down 15-3 in 4th quarter to even record at Detroit. Oakland has allowed 69 points in two games, giving up eight TDs on 21 drives. Raiders allowed 1,035 TY in two games, giving up six TDs, four FGs in 11 red zone drives. Tennessee won three of last four series games; five of last seven series games were decided by 5 or less points. Raiders are 2-5 in Tennessee; they beat Titans 24-21 (-1) LY, outgaining them 407-249, converting 8-15 on 3rd down. Oakland covered six of its last seven games as a road underdog. Tennessee is 9-15-1 in its last 25 games as a home favorite.
Browns (0-2) @ Dolphins (0-2)– Cleveland blew 20-0 first quarter lead LW, now start 3rd QB in three weeks (USC rookie Kessler). Dolphins drop way down in class here, after losing to Seattle/Patriots- over last decade, they’re 11-26 as home favorites. Miami won three of its last four home openers, are 4-7 vs spread in last 11, with last seven HOs going over total. Cleveland ran ball for 265 yards in first two games- they were outscored 39-3 in second half of the games. Browns won four of last six series games, splitting last two visits here, last of which was in ’10. Five of last six series totals were 33 or less. Miami was outscored 30-6 in first half of its games; all four of their TDs came in second half of games.
Week 3 NFL
Texans (-2.5, 41) @ Patriots………….Broncos @ Bengals (NL-Dalton)
Raiders @ Titans (-1., 46.5)………….Cardinals (-4.5, 47) @ Bills
Ravens (-1, 47.5) @ Jaguars…………..Browns @ Dolphins (-9.5, 41.5)
Redskins @ Giants (-4.5, 46.5)………Lions @ Packers (-7.5, 48)
Vikings @ Panthers (-7, 48)…………..49ers @ Seahawks (-10, 40.5)
Rams @ Buccaneers (-5, 42)………….Steelers (-5.5, 46) @ Eagles
Jets @ Chiefs (-3, 43)……………………..Chargers @ Colts (-3, 51)
Bears @ Cowboys (NL-Cutler)………..Falcons @ Saints (-3, 54)
Week 2 NFL
Jets (W37-31) @ Bills (-1, 41)……………Titans (W16-15) @ Lions (-5.5, 47)
Chiefs @ Texans (W19-12) (-2, 43.5)………….Dolphins @ Patriots (-6.5, 41.5) (W31-24)
Ravens (-6.5, 43) (W25-20) @ Browns…………Bengals @ Steelers (-3.5, 47.5) (W24-16)
Cowboys (W27-23) @ Redskins (-3.5, 44.5)…………Saints @ Giants (-5, 52.5) (W16-13)
49ers @ Panthers (-14, 48.5) (W46-27)…………Bucs @ Cardinals (-6.5, 50) (W40-7)
Seahawks (-6.5) @ Rams (W9-3)…………Colts @ Broncos (-6, 45) (W34-20)
Falcons (W35-28) @ Raiders (-5.5, 48.5)…………Jaguars @ Chargers (-3, 48) (W38-14)
Packers (-2.5), 44.5 @ Vikings (W17-14)………..Eagles @ Bears (-3, 43)
Week 1 NFL
Carolina (-3, 40.5) @ Denver (W21-20)……………Chicago @ Houston (-6, 44) (W23-14)
Tampa Bay (W31-24)@ Atlanta (-3, 47.5)……..Green Bay (-5, 48) (W27-23) @ Jacksonville
Minnesota (-2.5, 40.5) (W25-16) @ Tennessee ………..Miami @ Seattle (-10, 44) (W12-10)
Cleveland @ Philadelphia (-4, 41) (29-10)……….NJ Giants (W20-19) @ Dallas (-1, 46)
Cincinnati (-2.5, 42) (W23-22) @ NJ Jets………..Detroit (W39-35) @ Indianapolis (-3.5, 51)
Oakland (W35-34) @ New Orleans (-1.5, 51)….New England (W23-21) @ Arizona (-6, 46.5)
San Diego @ Kansas City (W33-27 OT) (-7, 44)………….Pittsburgh (-3, 50) @ Washington
Buffalo @ Baltimore (-3, 44.5) (W13-7)……………….Los Angeles (-2.5, 43) @ San Francisco
2016 week-by-week results
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Only took 1 win for Dak Prescott to become the man in Dallas
September 20, 2016
Dak Prescott should keep Tony Romo on the bench.
The rookie quarterback had another impressive game, leading the Cowboys to a 27-23 win at Washington. Prescott completed 22 of 30 passes for 292 yards, ran for a TD and drove Dallas 80 yards for the winning score late in the fourth quarter.
Prescott has yet to have a turnover in two games. The Cowboys were 1-11 without Romo last season. They're already 1-1 without him this year. If Prescott continues to play well, many will question whether Romo deserves to start when he returns.
Romo is in the third season of a six-year, $108 million contract. He's been to four Pro Bowls and had a career year in 2014, his last injury-free season. When he's healthy, he'll start.
Here are other overreactions following Week 2:
OVERREACTION: The Browns are going 0-16. They couldn't even win after taking a 20-0 lead at home against Baltimore.
REALISTIC REACTION: This will lead the list until Cleveland wins a game - in 2016 or 2017.
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OVERREACTION: Kirk Cousins and the Redskins (0-2) were a fluke in 2015. Cousins threw a critical end-zone interception that led to Dallas scoring the winning TD.
REALISTIC REACTION: Washington was 4-6 last season before Cousins led them to six straight wins and a division title. Way too early to count them out in the NFC East.
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OVERREACTION: Steve Spagnuolo's defense will lead the Giants (2-0) to the playoffs. After allowing Drew Brees to throw for 511 yards and an NFL-tying seven touchdowns last year, New York limited the Saints to 288 yards in a 16-13 win.
REALISTIC REACTION: The Giants have improved on D, but this team's success falls on Eli Manning and Ben McAdoo's high-powered offense.
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OVERREACTION: Super Cam is back. Newton threw for 353 yards and four touchdowns , in Carolina's 46-27 win over San Francisco after taking a beating in a season-opening loss to Denver.
REALISTIC REACTION: There's a reason why Newton is reigning NFL MVP, but the 49ers are no Broncos.
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OVERREACTION: Rex Ryan will be the first coach fired. The Bills are 0-2 and Ryan already dismissed offensive coordinator Greg Roman.
REALISTIC REACTION: Ryan has three seasons and more than $15 million remaining on his contract. The Bills have to implode for him to lose his job.
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OVERREACTION: The Patriots can win with receiver Julian Edelman at quarterback. After Jimmy Garoppolo got hurt , rookie Jacoby Brissett came in and New England (2-0) still beat Miami.
REALISTIC REACTION: They need Tom Brady back ASAP.
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OVERREACTION: Brock Osweiler was worth the big contract. He has the Texans off to a 2-0 start.
REALISTIC REACTION: Osweiler threw two picks against the Chiefs and only led the offense to just one TD. Houston's defense deserves credit for the win.
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OVERREACTION: The real Jameis Winston showed up against the Cardinals. After a four-touchdown performance in a win at Atlanta, Winston turned the ball over five times with four interceptions and one fumble in a loss at Arizona.
REALISTIC REACTION: Arizona's defense has made some of the best quarterbacks look ordinary in recent seasons.
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OVERREACTION: The Jags are still the Jags. This was supposed be a breakout year for the Jaguars, but they're 0-2 for the fourth time in five seasons.
REALISTIC REACTION: So 8-8 isn't looking good, but they're not going 0-16.
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OVERREACTION: Carson Wentz is the next Peyton Manning. Wentz has the Eagles off to a 2-0 start and he's the first rookie QB in NFL history to start his career with two wins and zero turnovers. He's already one win shy of tying Manning's rookie season.
REALISTIC REACTION: Wentz has been impressive , but he beat the Browns and Bears.
September 20, 2016
Dak Prescott should keep Tony Romo on the bench.
The rookie quarterback had another impressive game, leading the Cowboys to a 27-23 win at Washington. Prescott completed 22 of 30 passes for 292 yards, ran for a TD and drove Dallas 80 yards for the winning score late in the fourth quarter.
Prescott has yet to have a turnover in two games. The Cowboys were 1-11 without Romo last season. They're already 1-1 without him this year. If Prescott continues to play well, many will question whether Romo deserves to start when he returns.
Romo is in the third season of a six-year, $108 million contract. He's been to four Pro Bowls and had a career year in 2014, his last injury-free season. When he's healthy, he'll start.
Here are other overreactions following Week 2:
OVERREACTION: The Browns are going 0-16. They couldn't even win after taking a 20-0 lead at home against Baltimore.
REALISTIC REACTION: This will lead the list until Cleveland wins a game - in 2016 or 2017.
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OVERREACTION: Kirk Cousins and the Redskins (0-2) were a fluke in 2015. Cousins threw a critical end-zone interception that led to Dallas scoring the winning TD.
REALISTIC REACTION: Washington was 4-6 last season before Cousins led them to six straight wins and a division title. Way too early to count them out in the NFC East.
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OVERREACTION: Steve Spagnuolo's defense will lead the Giants (2-0) to the playoffs. After allowing Drew Brees to throw for 511 yards and an NFL-tying seven touchdowns last year, New York limited the Saints to 288 yards in a 16-13 win.
REALISTIC REACTION: The Giants have improved on D, but this team's success falls on Eli Manning and Ben McAdoo's high-powered offense.
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OVERREACTION: Super Cam is back. Newton threw for 353 yards and four touchdowns , in Carolina's 46-27 win over San Francisco after taking a beating in a season-opening loss to Denver.
REALISTIC REACTION: There's a reason why Newton is reigning NFL MVP, but the 49ers are no Broncos.
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OVERREACTION: Rex Ryan will be the first coach fired. The Bills are 0-2 and Ryan already dismissed offensive coordinator Greg Roman.
REALISTIC REACTION: Ryan has three seasons and more than $15 million remaining on his contract. The Bills have to implode for him to lose his job.
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OVERREACTION: The Patriots can win with receiver Julian Edelman at quarterback. After Jimmy Garoppolo got hurt , rookie Jacoby Brissett came in and New England (2-0) still beat Miami.
REALISTIC REACTION: They need Tom Brady back ASAP.
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OVERREACTION: Brock Osweiler was worth the big contract. He has the Texans off to a 2-0 start.
REALISTIC REACTION: Osweiler threw two picks against the Chiefs and only led the offense to just one TD. Houston's defense deserves credit for the win.
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OVERREACTION: The real Jameis Winston showed up against the Cardinals. After a four-touchdown performance in a win at Atlanta, Winston turned the ball over five times with four interceptions and one fumble in a loss at Arizona.
REALISTIC REACTION: Arizona's defense has made some of the best quarterbacks look ordinary in recent seasons.
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OVERREACTION: The Jags are still the Jags. This was supposed be a breakout year for the Jaguars, but they're 0-2 for the fourth time in five seasons.
REALISTIC REACTION: So 8-8 isn't looking good, but they're not going 0-16.
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OVERREACTION: Carson Wentz is the next Peyton Manning. Wentz has the Eagles off to a 2-0 start and he's the first rookie QB in NFL history to start his career with two wins and zero turnovers. He's already one win shy of tying Manning's rookie season.
REALISTIC REACTION: Wentz has been impressive , but he beat the Browns and Bears.
NFL Opening Line Report: Key injuries are the main factor heading into Week 3
"(Jacoby Brissett) looked awful coming off the bench, and now he has to face a very good Texans defense led by J.J. Watt. Good luck, Jacoby!"
Injuries are clearly going to be a factor for oddsmakers in Week 3 of the NFL season. We talk about a few of this week’s opening lines with Peter Childs, risk management supervisor for offshore site Sportsbook.ag, and Jason Simbal, vice president of risk management for CG Technology in Las Vegas.
Houston Texans at New England Patriots (+2.5)
The injury bug bit New England at the worst possible position – quarterback. Jimmy Garoppolo, subbing while Tom Brady serves his four-game Deflategate suspension, suffered an injury to his right (throwing) shoulder in Sunday’s 31-24 home victory over Miami as a 5.5-point favorite.
Worse still, the Patriots (2-0 SU and ATS) are working on a short week, playing in the Thursday night contest. The Pats had to finish Sunday’s win with rookie Jacoby Brissett at QB, and wideout Julian Edelman was the emergency QB.
Meanwhile, Houston (2-0 SU and ATS) held off visiting Kansas City 19-12 Sunday as a 1-point underdog.
Because of New England’s QB situation, Childs opened Houston at -2.5 and expects that number might head up.
“Wow. This is the line we had to adjust the most, with Garoppolo going down and third-stringer Jacoby Brissett making his first start,” Childs said. “He looked awful coming off the bench, and now he has to face a very good Texans defense led by J.J. Watt. Good luck, Jacoby!
“We opened Texans -2.5, and I have a feeling we’ll be getting to them as a solid 3-point favorite sooner rather than later.”
CG also hung a line of Texans -2.5 at its sportsbooks, including The Cosmopolitan, M and Venetian.
“With the Patriots having questions at quarterback and likely no Rob Gronkowski, they are home ‘dogs,” Simbal said.
Minnesota Vikings at Carolina Panthers (-6.5)
Defending NFC champion Carolina (1-1 SU and ATS) rebounded from its season-opening loss at Denver by rolling past San Francisco 46-27 laying 12 points at home Sunday. Meanwhile, Minnesota knocked off Green Bay 17-14 catching 1 point at home, but lost Adrian Peterson to a knee injury.
“The Panthers are slightly more than a field goal better than the Vikings, and Carolina takes on an extra 3 points for playing at home,” Simbal said.
Sportsbook.ag held off on its opening number because of Minnesota playing Sunday night.
Denver Broncos vs. Cincinnati Bengals (-3.5)
The defending Super Bowl champion Broncos have picked up where they left off last year, with a dominant defense keying a 2-0 SU and ATS start. On Sunday, Denver had a pick-six and a fumble recovery for a touchdown that put away Indianapolis in a 34-20 win as a 6-point home fave.
Cincinnati (1-1 SU and ATS) fell at Pittsburgh 24-16 Sunday as a 3-point pup.
Sportsbook.ag installed Cincy as a 3.5-point chalk, but news later came out that Bengals QB Andy Dalton is questionable with an apparent ankle injury. So Childs took the game down late Sunday evening.
“It’s one of the better games, featuring two teams that were in the playoffs last year and with playoff expectations this year,” Childs said. “I’m certain the public will support the Broncos here, and the sharps are going to back the favorite (pending Dalton’s status).
“Most sharp bettors love fading rookie quarterbacks making their first road start, and that’s what the Broncos will be doing on Sunday. While Trevor Siemian isn’t a rookie, it’s his first road start, and I see him struggling here in this spot.”
Added Simbal, who also opened Cincinnati at -3.5: “It’s two very evenly matched teams, so the home team gets the home-field advantage edge.”
Washington Redskins at New York Giants (-4)
The Giants are out of the gate 2-0 SU (1-1 ATS) with a second tight victory in as many weeks. New York held off New Orleans 16-13, failing to cash as a 3.5-point favorite. Meanwhile, Washington (0-2 SU and ATS) is still seeking its first win after Sunday’s 27-23 setback to Dallas as a 3.5-point home chalk.
“The ‘Skins are in a must, must-win spot, starting the season 0-2, with both those losses at home,” Childs said. “The Giants made a ton of offseason moves to improve their defense, and so far it’s paid off, holding their two opponents this season to just 19 and 13 points. Eli Manning really hasn’t lit the world on fire so far, and that’s a bit surprising, because he has weapons galore, especially at wide receiver.
“That said, it’s a heated NFC East rivalry game, and we hung the Giants -4. I suspect the public will fade the 0-2 ‘Skins and back the undefeated Giants. I see this game closing at 4.5.”
At CG books, the number opened at Giants -3.5.
“The Giants closed -4.5 (at CG books) against New Orleans,” Simbal said. “Washington is a point better than the Saints right now, so 3.5 is the result.”
"(Jacoby Brissett) looked awful coming off the bench, and now he has to face a very good Texans defense led by J.J. Watt. Good luck, Jacoby!"
Injuries are clearly going to be a factor for oddsmakers in Week 3 of the NFL season. We talk about a few of this week’s opening lines with Peter Childs, risk management supervisor for offshore site Sportsbook.ag, and Jason Simbal, vice president of risk management for CG Technology in Las Vegas.
Houston Texans at New England Patriots (+2.5)
The injury bug bit New England at the worst possible position – quarterback. Jimmy Garoppolo, subbing while Tom Brady serves his four-game Deflategate suspension, suffered an injury to his right (throwing) shoulder in Sunday’s 31-24 home victory over Miami as a 5.5-point favorite.
Worse still, the Patriots (2-0 SU and ATS) are working on a short week, playing in the Thursday night contest. The Pats had to finish Sunday’s win with rookie Jacoby Brissett at QB, and wideout Julian Edelman was the emergency QB.
Meanwhile, Houston (2-0 SU and ATS) held off visiting Kansas City 19-12 Sunday as a 1-point underdog.
Because of New England’s QB situation, Childs opened Houston at -2.5 and expects that number might head up.
“Wow. This is the line we had to adjust the most, with Garoppolo going down and third-stringer Jacoby Brissett making his first start,” Childs said. “He looked awful coming off the bench, and now he has to face a very good Texans defense led by J.J. Watt. Good luck, Jacoby!
“We opened Texans -2.5, and I have a feeling we’ll be getting to them as a solid 3-point favorite sooner rather than later.”
CG also hung a line of Texans -2.5 at its sportsbooks, including The Cosmopolitan, M and Venetian.
“With the Patriots having questions at quarterback and likely no Rob Gronkowski, they are home ‘dogs,” Simbal said.
Minnesota Vikings at Carolina Panthers (-6.5)
Defending NFC champion Carolina (1-1 SU and ATS) rebounded from its season-opening loss at Denver by rolling past San Francisco 46-27 laying 12 points at home Sunday. Meanwhile, Minnesota knocked off Green Bay 17-14 catching 1 point at home, but lost Adrian Peterson to a knee injury.
“The Panthers are slightly more than a field goal better than the Vikings, and Carolina takes on an extra 3 points for playing at home,” Simbal said.
Sportsbook.ag held off on its opening number because of Minnesota playing Sunday night.
Denver Broncos vs. Cincinnati Bengals (-3.5)
The defending Super Bowl champion Broncos have picked up where they left off last year, with a dominant defense keying a 2-0 SU and ATS start. On Sunday, Denver had a pick-six and a fumble recovery for a touchdown that put away Indianapolis in a 34-20 win as a 6-point home fave.
Cincinnati (1-1 SU and ATS) fell at Pittsburgh 24-16 Sunday as a 3-point pup.
Sportsbook.ag installed Cincy as a 3.5-point chalk, but news later came out that Bengals QB Andy Dalton is questionable with an apparent ankle injury. So Childs took the game down late Sunday evening.
“It’s one of the better games, featuring two teams that were in the playoffs last year and with playoff expectations this year,” Childs said. “I’m certain the public will support the Broncos here, and the sharps are going to back the favorite (pending Dalton’s status).
“Most sharp bettors love fading rookie quarterbacks making their first road start, and that’s what the Broncos will be doing on Sunday. While Trevor Siemian isn’t a rookie, it’s his first road start, and I see him struggling here in this spot.”
Added Simbal, who also opened Cincinnati at -3.5: “It’s two very evenly matched teams, so the home team gets the home-field advantage edge.”
Washington Redskins at New York Giants (-4)
The Giants are out of the gate 2-0 SU (1-1 ATS) with a second tight victory in as many weeks. New York held off New Orleans 16-13, failing to cash as a 3.5-point favorite. Meanwhile, Washington (0-2 SU and ATS) is still seeking its first win after Sunday’s 27-23 setback to Dallas as a 3.5-point home chalk.
“The ‘Skins are in a must, must-win spot, starting the season 0-2, with both those losses at home,” Childs said. “The Giants made a ton of offseason moves to improve their defense, and so far it’s paid off, holding their two opponents this season to just 19 and 13 points. Eli Manning really hasn’t lit the world on fire so far, and that’s a bit surprising, because he has weapons galore, especially at wide receiver.
“That said, it’s a heated NFC East rivalry game, and we hung the Giants -4. I suspect the public will fade the 0-2 ‘Skins and back the undefeated Giants. I see this game closing at 4.5.”
At CG books, the number opened at Giants -3.5.
“The Giants closed -4.5 (at CG books) against New Orleans,” Simbal said. “Washington is a point better than the Saints right now, so 3.5 is the result.”
NFL Week 3 line watch: The Buffalo Bills are in big trouble
Is Rex Ryan already playing out the string in western New York? Ryan might be on thin ice even before the ice arrives in Buffalo.
Game to bet now
Arizona Cardinals at Buffalo Bills (+4)
Is Rex Ryan already playing out the string in western New York? Ryan might be on thin ice even before the ice arrives in Buffalo. The Bills are 0-2 and already two games back in the AFC East, and now face the Cardinals and Patriots in back-to-back games. If Buffalo isn’t at least competitive, the pressure will certainly be on ownership to make a mid-season change. The Cardinals head east with tons of momentum after crushing Tampa Bay by 33 in Week 2, and now begin the soft underbelly of their schedule (Bills, Rams, 49ers and Jets). The game opened at Buffalo +4, and if you’re with the vast majority of early bettors who like the Cardinals, best get your wager down before the number goes to 4½ or 5.
Game to wait on
Houston Texans at New England Patriots (+2.5)
Lots to look here as the Texans play their first road game of the year. New England will have had only a few days to get third-string rookie QB Jacoby Brissett up to speed in the wake of Jimmy Garoppolo’s shoulder injury. And what happens if Brissett goes down? Also, will Rob Gronkowski play? What about LB Dont’a Hightower, whose absence was clearly felt last Sunday in the second half against Miami? If the Patriots plan on a light workload for Brissett and hope to run the ball with workhorse LeGarrette Blount (29 carries/123 yards vs. the Dolphins), be advised the Texans are more than pretty good against the run. If you like NE in this one, at 2.5 it might be a good idea to hold on until just before kickoff to see if Texans money pushes the number to 3.
Total to watch
San Diego Chargers at Indianapolis Colts (51.5)
The 1-1 Chargers and the 0-2 Colts are both high-scoring teams with suspect defenses. In fact, the four games involving these teams have produced a total of 230 points. The sample is obviously small, but Indy is on a pace to give up 584 points – which would be 108 more than the worst defensive team in the league (New Orleans) allowed last season. Adding fuel to the fire is that San Diego has scored the second-most points in the league this season, just one fewer than Carolina. The total here opened at 50.5 and was quickly bet up to 51.5.
Is Rex Ryan already playing out the string in western New York? Ryan might be on thin ice even before the ice arrives in Buffalo.
Game to bet now
Arizona Cardinals at Buffalo Bills (+4)
Is Rex Ryan already playing out the string in western New York? Ryan might be on thin ice even before the ice arrives in Buffalo. The Bills are 0-2 and already two games back in the AFC East, and now face the Cardinals and Patriots in back-to-back games. If Buffalo isn’t at least competitive, the pressure will certainly be on ownership to make a mid-season change. The Cardinals head east with tons of momentum after crushing Tampa Bay by 33 in Week 2, and now begin the soft underbelly of their schedule (Bills, Rams, 49ers and Jets). The game opened at Buffalo +4, and if you’re with the vast majority of early bettors who like the Cardinals, best get your wager down before the number goes to 4½ or 5.
Game to wait on
Houston Texans at New England Patriots (+2.5)
Lots to look here as the Texans play their first road game of the year. New England will have had only a few days to get third-string rookie QB Jacoby Brissett up to speed in the wake of Jimmy Garoppolo’s shoulder injury. And what happens if Brissett goes down? Also, will Rob Gronkowski play? What about LB Dont’a Hightower, whose absence was clearly felt last Sunday in the second half against Miami? If the Patriots plan on a light workload for Brissett and hope to run the ball with workhorse LeGarrette Blount (29 carries/123 yards vs. the Dolphins), be advised the Texans are more than pretty good against the run. If you like NE in this one, at 2.5 it might be a good idea to hold on until just before kickoff to see if Texans money pushes the number to 3.
Total to watch
San Diego Chargers at Indianapolis Colts (51.5)
The 1-1 Chargers and the 0-2 Colts are both high-scoring teams with suspect defenses. In fact, the four games involving these teams have produced a total of 230 points. The sample is obviously small, but Indy is on a pace to give up 584 points – which would be 108 more than the worst defensive team in the league (New Orleans) allowed last season. Adding fuel to the fire is that San Diego has scored the second-most points in the league this season, just one fewer than Carolina. The total here opened at 50.5 and was quickly bet up to 51.5.
NFL
Long Sheet
Week 3
Thursday, September 22
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HOUSTON (2 - 0) at NEW ENGLAND (2 - 0) - 9/22/2016, 8:25 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW ENGLAND is 87-49 ATS (+33.1 Units) as an underdog since 1992.
NEW ENGLAND is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) as a home underdog of 3 points or less since 1992.
NEW ENGLAND is 92-66 ATS (+19.4 Units) in all games where the total is between 35.5 and 42 points since 1992.
NEW ENGLAND is 174-133 ATS (+27.7 Units) against conference opponents since 1992.
NEW ENGLAND is 100-73 ATS (+19.7 Units) in games played on turf since 1992.
HOUSTON is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ENGLAND is 1-0 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
NEW ENGLAND is 1-0 straight up against HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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DENVER (2 - 0) at CINCINNATI (1 - 1) - 9/25/2016, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 2-0 against the spread versus DENVER over the last 3 seasons
CINCINNATI is 1-1 straight up against DENVER over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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OAKLAND (1 - 1) at TENNESSEE (1 - 1) - 9/25/2016, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 40-76 ATS (-43.6 Units) in games where the line is +3 to -3 since 1992.
OAKLAND is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 8-24 ATS (-18.4 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 8-24 ATS (-18.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) in all games where the total is between 42.5 and 49 points over the last 3 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 5-19 ATS (-15.9 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 6-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 1-0 against the spread versus TENNESSEE over the last 3 seasons
OAKLAND is 1-0 straight up against TENNESSEE over the last 3 seasons
0 of 0 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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ARIZONA (1 - 1) at BUFFALO (0 - 2) - 9/25/2016, 1:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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BALTIMORE (2 - 0) at JACKSONVILLE (0 - 2) - 9/25/2016, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
JACKSONVILLE is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in September games over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
JACKSONVILLE is 2-0 against the spread versus BALTIMORE over the last 3 seasons
JACKSONVILLE is 1-1 straight up against BALTIMORE over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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CLEVELAND (0 - 2) at MIAMI (0 - 2) - 9/25/2016, 1:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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WASHINGTON (0 - 2) at NY GIANTS (2 - 0) - 9/25/2016, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 53-78 ATS (-32.8 Units) in all games where the total is between 42.5 and 49 points since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
NY GIANTS is 3-1 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
NY GIANTS is 3-1 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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DETROIT (1 - 1) at GREEN BAY (1 - 1) - 9/25/2016, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 126-162 ATS (-52.2 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.
GREEN BAY is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) in all games where the total is between 42.5 and 49 points over the last 3 seasons.
GREEN BAY is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) off a division game over the last 3 seasons.
GREEN BAY is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
GREEN BAY is 2-2 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
GREEN BAY is 2-2 straight up against DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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MINNESOTA (2 - 0) at CAROLINA (1 - 1) - 9/25/2016, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CAROLINA is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CAROLINA is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
CAROLINA is 74-49 ATS (+20.1 Units) in all games where the total is between 42.5 and 49 points since 1992.
CAROLINA is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CAROLINA is 155-118 ATS (+25.2 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.
CAROLINA is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 16-3 ATS (+12.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 16-3 ATS (+12.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 11-1 ATS (+9.9 Units) in a road game where the total is between 42.5 and 45 points over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in all games where the total is between 42.5 and 49 points over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 13-2 ATS (+10.8 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) off a division game over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 1-0 against the spread versus CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 1-0 straight up against CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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SAN FRANCISCO (1 - 1) at SEATTLE (1 - 1) - 9/25/2016, 4:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 23-40 ATS (-21.0 Units) in a road game where the total is between 38.5 and 42 points since 1992.
SAN FRANCISCO is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) in all games where the total is between 35.5 and 42 points over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 4-0 against the spread versus SAN FRANCISCO over the last 3 seasons
SEATTLE is 4-0 straight up against SAN FRANCISCO over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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LA RAMS (1 - 1) at TAMPA BAY (1 - 1) - 9/25/2016, 4:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA RAMS is 172-215 ATS (-64.5 Units) in all games since 1992.
LA RAMS is 172-215 ATS (-64.5 Units) in all lined games since 1992.
LA RAMS is 14-30 ATS (-19.0 Units) as a road underdog of 3.5 to 7 points since 1992.
LA RAMS is 82-110 ATS (-39.0 Units) in road games since 1992.
LA RAMS is 82-110 ATS (-39.0 Units) in road lined games since 1992.
LA RAMS is 16-34 ATS (-21.4 Units) in a road game where the total is between 38.5 and 42 points since 1992.
LA RAMS is 124-170 ATS (-63.0 Units) against conference opponents since 1992.
LA RAMS is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road games off a division game over the last 3 seasons.
LA RAMS is 56-84 ATS (-36.4 Units) in games played on a grass field since 1992.
LA RAMS is 32-52 ATS (-25.2 Units) in September games since 1992.
LA RAMS is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) off a win against a division rival over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
LA RAMS is 2-0 against the spread versus TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
LA RAMS is 2-0 straight up against TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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PITTSBURGH (2 - 0) at PHILADELPHIA (2 - 0) - 9/25/2016, 4:25 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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NY JETS (1 - 1) at KANSAS CITY (1 - 1) - 9/25/2016, 4:25 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 19-34 ATS (-18.4 Units) against AFC East division opponents since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 1-0 against the spread versus NY JETS over the last 3 seasons
KANSAS CITY is 1-0 straight up against NY JETS over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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SAN DIEGO (1 - 1) at INDIANAPOLIS (0 - 2) - 9/25/2016, 4:25 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 91-63 ATS (+21.7 Units) in road games when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.
SAN DIEGO is 26-3 ATS (+22.7 Units) against AFC South division opponents since 1992.
SAN DIEGO is 24-10 ATS (+13.0 Units) in dome games since 1992.
SAN DIEGO is 44-25 ATS (+16.5 Units) in games played on turf since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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CHICAGO (0 - 2) at DALLAS (1 - 1) - 9/25/2016, 8:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 1-0 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 1-0 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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Sunday, September 26
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ATLANTA (1 - 1) at NEW ORLEANS (0 - 2) - 9/26/2016, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW ORLEANS is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 29-50 ATS (-26.0 Units) in home games versus division opponents since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ORLEANS is 2-2 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
NEW ORLEANS is 2-2 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
Long Sheet
Week 3
Thursday, September 22
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HOUSTON (2 - 0) at NEW ENGLAND (2 - 0) - 9/22/2016, 8:25 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW ENGLAND is 87-49 ATS (+33.1 Units) as an underdog since 1992.
NEW ENGLAND is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) as a home underdog of 3 points or less since 1992.
NEW ENGLAND is 92-66 ATS (+19.4 Units) in all games where the total is between 35.5 and 42 points since 1992.
NEW ENGLAND is 174-133 ATS (+27.7 Units) against conference opponents since 1992.
NEW ENGLAND is 100-73 ATS (+19.7 Units) in games played on turf since 1992.
HOUSTON is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ENGLAND is 1-0 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
NEW ENGLAND is 1-0 straight up against HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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Sunday, September 25
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DENVER (2 - 0) at CINCINNATI (1 - 1) - 9/25/2016, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 2-0 against the spread versus DENVER over the last 3 seasons
CINCINNATI is 1-1 straight up against DENVER over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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OAKLAND (1 - 1) at TENNESSEE (1 - 1) - 9/25/2016, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 40-76 ATS (-43.6 Units) in games where the line is +3 to -3 since 1992.
OAKLAND is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 8-24 ATS (-18.4 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 8-24 ATS (-18.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) in all games where the total is between 42.5 and 49 points over the last 3 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 5-19 ATS (-15.9 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 6-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 1-0 against the spread versus TENNESSEE over the last 3 seasons
OAKLAND is 1-0 straight up against TENNESSEE over the last 3 seasons
0 of 0 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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ARIZONA (1 - 1) at BUFFALO (0 - 2) - 9/25/2016, 1:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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BALTIMORE (2 - 0) at JACKSONVILLE (0 - 2) - 9/25/2016, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
JACKSONVILLE is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in September games over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
JACKSONVILLE is 2-0 against the spread versus BALTIMORE over the last 3 seasons
JACKSONVILLE is 1-1 straight up against BALTIMORE over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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CLEVELAND (0 - 2) at MIAMI (0 - 2) - 9/25/2016, 1:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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WASHINGTON (0 - 2) at NY GIANTS (2 - 0) - 9/25/2016, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 53-78 ATS (-32.8 Units) in all games where the total is between 42.5 and 49 points since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
NY GIANTS is 3-1 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
NY GIANTS is 3-1 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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DETROIT (1 - 1) at GREEN BAY (1 - 1) - 9/25/2016, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 126-162 ATS (-52.2 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.
GREEN BAY is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) in all games where the total is between 42.5 and 49 points over the last 3 seasons.
GREEN BAY is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) off a division game over the last 3 seasons.
GREEN BAY is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
GREEN BAY is 2-2 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
GREEN BAY is 2-2 straight up against DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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MINNESOTA (2 - 0) at CAROLINA (1 - 1) - 9/25/2016, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CAROLINA is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CAROLINA is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
CAROLINA is 74-49 ATS (+20.1 Units) in all games where the total is between 42.5 and 49 points since 1992.
CAROLINA is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CAROLINA is 155-118 ATS (+25.2 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.
CAROLINA is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 16-3 ATS (+12.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 16-3 ATS (+12.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 11-1 ATS (+9.9 Units) in a road game where the total is between 42.5 and 45 points over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in all games where the total is between 42.5 and 49 points over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 13-2 ATS (+10.8 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) off a division game over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 1-0 against the spread versus CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 1-0 straight up against CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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SAN FRANCISCO (1 - 1) at SEATTLE (1 - 1) - 9/25/2016, 4:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 23-40 ATS (-21.0 Units) in a road game where the total is between 38.5 and 42 points since 1992.
SAN FRANCISCO is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) in all games where the total is between 35.5 and 42 points over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 4-0 against the spread versus SAN FRANCISCO over the last 3 seasons
SEATTLE is 4-0 straight up against SAN FRANCISCO over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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LA RAMS (1 - 1) at TAMPA BAY (1 - 1) - 9/25/2016, 4:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA RAMS is 172-215 ATS (-64.5 Units) in all games since 1992.
LA RAMS is 172-215 ATS (-64.5 Units) in all lined games since 1992.
LA RAMS is 14-30 ATS (-19.0 Units) as a road underdog of 3.5 to 7 points since 1992.
LA RAMS is 82-110 ATS (-39.0 Units) in road games since 1992.
LA RAMS is 82-110 ATS (-39.0 Units) in road lined games since 1992.
LA RAMS is 16-34 ATS (-21.4 Units) in a road game where the total is between 38.5 and 42 points since 1992.
LA RAMS is 124-170 ATS (-63.0 Units) against conference opponents since 1992.
LA RAMS is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road games off a division game over the last 3 seasons.
LA RAMS is 56-84 ATS (-36.4 Units) in games played on a grass field since 1992.
LA RAMS is 32-52 ATS (-25.2 Units) in September games since 1992.
LA RAMS is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) off a win against a division rival over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
LA RAMS is 2-0 against the spread versus TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
LA RAMS is 2-0 straight up against TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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PITTSBURGH (2 - 0) at PHILADELPHIA (2 - 0) - 9/25/2016, 4:25 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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NY JETS (1 - 1) at KANSAS CITY (1 - 1) - 9/25/2016, 4:25 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 19-34 ATS (-18.4 Units) against AFC East division opponents since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 1-0 against the spread versus NY JETS over the last 3 seasons
KANSAS CITY is 1-0 straight up against NY JETS over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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SAN DIEGO (1 - 1) at INDIANAPOLIS (0 - 2) - 9/25/2016, 4:25 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 91-63 ATS (+21.7 Units) in road games when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.
SAN DIEGO is 26-3 ATS (+22.7 Units) against AFC South division opponents since 1992.
SAN DIEGO is 24-10 ATS (+13.0 Units) in dome games since 1992.
SAN DIEGO is 44-25 ATS (+16.5 Units) in games played on turf since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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CHICAGO (0 - 2) at DALLAS (1 - 1) - 9/25/2016, 8:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 1-0 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 1-0 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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Sunday, September 26
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ATLANTA (1 - 1) at NEW ORLEANS (0 - 2) - 9/26/2016, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW ORLEANS is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 29-50 ATS (-26.0 Units) in home games versus division opponents since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ORLEANS is 2-2 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
NEW ORLEANS is 2-2 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
NFL
Week 3
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Trend Report
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Thursday, September 22
8:25 PM
HOUSTON vs. NEW ENGLAND
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Houston's last 7 games when playing New England
Houston is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing New England
New England is 5-1-1 ATS in its last 7 games at home
New England is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Houston
Sunday, September 25
1:00 PM
CLEVELAND vs. MIAMI
Cleveland is 2-10-1 ATS in its last 13 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 5 games on the road
Miami is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami's last 6 games when playing Cleveland
1:00 PM
BALTIMORE vs. JACKSONVILLE
Baltimore is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Jacksonville
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Baltimore's last 6 games when playing on the road against Jacksonville
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Jacksonville's last 8 games
Jacksonville is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing Baltimore
1:00 PM
WASHINGTON vs. NY GIANTS
Washington is 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 games when playing on the road against NY Giants
Washington is 1-7 SU in their last 8 games when playing on the road against NY Giants
NY Giants are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games at home
NY Giants are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games when playing at home against Washington
1:00 PM
DETROIT vs. GREEN BAY
Detroit is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Green Bay
Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Green Bay's last 5 games at home
Green Bay is 14-3 SU in its last 17 games at home
1:00 PM
ARIZONA vs. BUFFALO
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Arizona's last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Arizona's last 10 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Buffalo's last 6 games
Buffalo is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
1:00 PM
MINNESOTA vs. CAROLINA
Minnesota is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Carolina's last 6 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Carolina's last 6 games
1:00 PM
DENVER vs. CINCINNATI
Denver is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Denver is 1-2-2 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Cincinnati is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 6 games when playing Denver
1:00 PM
OAKLAND vs. TENNESSEE
Oakland is 6-19 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Oakland is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Tennessee
Tennessee is 0-4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Tennessee is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Oakland
4:05 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. SEATTLE
San Francisco is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
San Francisco is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Seattle
Seattle is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Francisco
Seattle is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games
4:05 PM
LOS ANGELES vs. TAMPA BAY
Los Angeles is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Los Angeles's last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Los Angeles
Tampa Bay is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
4:25 PM
NY JETS vs. KANSAS CITY
NY Jets are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games when playing Kansas City
NY Jets are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games
Kansas City is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 6 games when playing at home against NY Jets
4:25 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. INDIANAPOLIS
San Diego is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Indianapolis
San Diego is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games when playing on the road against Indianapolis
Indianapolis is 1-12 ATS in its last 13 games when playing at home against San Diego
Indianapolis is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games when playing San Diego
4:25 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. PHILADELPHIA
Pittsburgh is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Philadelphia is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
8:30 PM
CHICAGO vs. DALLAS
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago's last 5 games when playing Dallas
Chicago is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
Dallas is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home
Dallas is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Monday, September 26
8:30 PM
ATLANTA vs. NEW ORLEANS
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 7 games when playing New Orleans
Atlanta is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against New Orleans
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Orleans's last 5 games at home
New Orleans is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta
Week 3
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Trend Report
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Thursday, September 22
8:25 PM
HOUSTON vs. NEW ENGLAND
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Houston's last 7 games when playing New England
Houston is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing New England
New England is 5-1-1 ATS in its last 7 games at home
New England is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Houston
Sunday, September 25
1:00 PM
CLEVELAND vs. MIAMI
Cleveland is 2-10-1 ATS in its last 13 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 5 games on the road
Miami is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami's last 6 games when playing Cleveland
1:00 PM
BALTIMORE vs. JACKSONVILLE
Baltimore is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Jacksonville
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Baltimore's last 6 games when playing on the road against Jacksonville
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Jacksonville's last 8 games
Jacksonville is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing Baltimore
1:00 PM
WASHINGTON vs. NY GIANTS
Washington is 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 games when playing on the road against NY Giants
Washington is 1-7 SU in their last 8 games when playing on the road against NY Giants
NY Giants are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games at home
NY Giants are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games when playing at home against Washington
1:00 PM
DETROIT vs. GREEN BAY
Detroit is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Green Bay
Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Green Bay's last 5 games at home
Green Bay is 14-3 SU in its last 17 games at home
1:00 PM
ARIZONA vs. BUFFALO
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Arizona's last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Arizona's last 10 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Buffalo's last 6 games
Buffalo is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
1:00 PM
MINNESOTA vs. CAROLINA
Minnesota is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Carolina's last 6 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Carolina's last 6 games
1:00 PM
DENVER vs. CINCINNATI
Denver is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Denver is 1-2-2 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Cincinnati is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 6 games when playing Denver
1:00 PM
OAKLAND vs. TENNESSEE
Oakland is 6-19 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Oakland is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Tennessee
Tennessee is 0-4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Tennessee is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Oakland
4:05 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. SEATTLE
San Francisco is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
San Francisco is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Seattle
Seattle is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Francisco
Seattle is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games
4:05 PM
LOS ANGELES vs. TAMPA BAY
Los Angeles is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Los Angeles's last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Los Angeles
Tampa Bay is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
4:25 PM
NY JETS vs. KANSAS CITY
NY Jets are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games when playing Kansas City
NY Jets are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games
Kansas City is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 6 games when playing at home against NY Jets
4:25 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. INDIANAPOLIS
San Diego is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Indianapolis
San Diego is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games when playing on the road against Indianapolis
Indianapolis is 1-12 ATS in its last 13 games when playing at home against San Diego
Indianapolis is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games when playing San Diego
4:25 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. PHILADELPHIA
Pittsburgh is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Philadelphia is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
8:30 PM
CHICAGO vs. DALLAS
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago's last 5 games when playing Dallas
Chicago is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
Dallas is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home
Dallas is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Monday, September 26
8:30 PM
ATLANTA vs. NEW ORLEANS
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 7 games when playing New Orleans
Atlanta is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against New Orleans
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Orleans's last 5 games at home
New Orleans is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta
NFL ACTION TRENDS
ATS
8:30 pm 9/25/2016
(487) CHICAGO @(488) DALLAS
Play AGAINST DALLAS against the spread in All games in games played on turf.
The record is 1 Wins and 10 Losses for the last two seasons (-10 units)
BET NOW!
4:05 pm 9/25/2016
(477) SAN FRANCISCO @(478) SEATTLE
Play AGAINST SAN FRANCISCO against the spread in All games in all games where the total is between 35.5 and 42 points.
The record is 1 Wins and 10 Losses for the last three seasons (-10 units)
BET NOW!
1:00 pm 9/25/2016
(463) OAKLAND @(464) TENNESSEE
Play AGAINST TENNESSEE against the spread in All games against conference opponents.
The record is 1 Wins and 10 Losses for the last two seasons (-10 units)
BET NOW!
1:00 pm 9/25/2016
(475) MINNESOTA @(476) CAROLINA
Play ON MINNESOTA against the spread in All games in all games.
The record is 16 Wins and 3 Losses for the last two seasons (+12.7 units)
BET NOW!
1:00 pm 9/25/2016
(463) OAKLAND @(464) TENNESSEE
Play AGAINST TENNESSEE against the spread in All games against conference opponents.
The record is 3 Wins and 19 Losses for the last three seasons (-17.9 units)
BET NOW!
1:00 pm 9/25/2016
(475) MINNESOTA @(476) CAROLINA
Play ON MINNESOTA against the spread in All games in all lined games.
The record is 16 Wins and 3 Losses for the last two seasons (+12.7 units)
BET NOW!
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NFL ACTION TRENDS
Money Line
8:30 pm 9/26/2016
(489) ATLANTA @(490) NEW ORLEANS
Play AGAINST NEW ORLEANS using the money line in All games in September games.
The record is 1 Wins and 8 Losses for the last three seasons (-12.9 units)
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4:05 pm 9/25/2016
(479) LA RAMS @(480) TAMPA BAY
Play AGAINST TAMPA BAY using the money line in Home games in games played on a grass field.
The record is 3 Wins and 13 Losses for the last three seasons (-14.05 units)
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4:05 pm 9/25/2016
(477) SAN FRANCISCO @(478) SEATTLE
Play ON SEATTLE using the money line in All games off a division game.
The record is 11 Wins and 1 Losses for the last three seasons (+10.9 units)
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1:00 pm 9/25/2016
(461) DENVER @(462) CINCINNATI
Play ON DENVER using the money line in All games in all games.
The record is 17 Wins and 4 Losses for the last two seasons (+12.5 units)
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1:00 pm 9/25/2016
(461) DENVER @(462) CINCINNATI
Play ON DENVER using the money line in All games in all lined games.
The record is 17 Wins and 4 Losses for the last two seasons (+12.5 units)
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1:00 pm 9/25/2016
(463) OAKLAND @(464) TENNESSEE
Play AGAINST TENNESSEE using the money line in All games in home lined games.
The record is 2 Wins and 15 Losses for the last three seasons (-14.2 units)
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1:00 pm 9/25/2016
(469) CLEVELAND @(470) MIAMI
Play AGAINST CLEVELAND using the money line in All games in all games where the total is between 35.5 and 42 points.
The record is 1 Wins and 10 Losses for the last three seasons (-11 units)
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1:00 pm 9/25/2016
(475) MINNESOTA @(476) CAROLINA
Play ON CAROLINA using the money line in All games against conference opponents.
The record is 14 Wins and 1 Losses for the last two seasons (+12.6 units)
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1:00 pm 9/25/2016
(473) DETROIT @(474) GREEN BAY
Play ON GREEN BAY using the money line in Home games off a loss against a division rival.
The record is 25 Wins and 3 Losses since 1992 (+21.1 units)
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8:25 pm 9/22/2016
(301) HOUSTON @(302) NEW ENGLAND
Play ON NEW ENGLAND using the money line in Home games against conference opponents.
The record is 15 Wins and 1 Losses for the last three seasons (+13.8 units)
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ATS
8:30 pm 9/25/2016
(487) CHICAGO @(488) DALLAS
Play AGAINST DALLAS against the spread in All games in games played on turf.
The record is 1 Wins and 10 Losses for the last two seasons (-10 units)
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4:05 pm 9/25/2016
(477) SAN FRANCISCO @(478) SEATTLE
Play AGAINST SAN FRANCISCO against the spread in All games in all games where the total is between 35.5 and 42 points.
The record is 1 Wins and 10 Losses for the last three seasons (-10 units)
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1:00 pm 9/25/2016
(463) OAKLAND @(464) TENNESSEE
Play AGAINST TENNESSEE against the spread in All games against conference opponents.
The record is 1 Wins and 10 Losses for the last two seasons (-10 units)
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1:00 pm 9/25/2016
(475) MINNESOTA @(476) CAROLINA
Play ON MINNESOTA against the spread in All games in all games.
The record is 16 Wins and 3 Losses for the last two seasons (+12.7 units)
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1:00 pm 9/25/2016
(463) OAKLAND @(464) TENNESSEE
Play AGAINST TENNESSEE against the spread in All games against conference opponents.
The record is 3 Wins and 19 Losses for the last three seasons (-17.9 units)
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1:00 pm 9/25/2016
(475) MINNESOTA @(476) CAROLINA
Play ON MINNESOTA against the spread in All games in all lined games.
The record is 16 Wins and 3 Losses for the last two seasons (+12.7 units)
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NFL ACTION TRENDS
Money Line
8:30 pm 9/26/2016
(489) ATLANTA @(490) NEW ORLEANS
Play AGAINST NEW ORLEANS using the money line in All games in September games.
The record is 1 Wins and 8 Losses for the last three seasons (-12.9 units)
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4:05 pm 9/25/2016
(479) LA RAMS @(480) TAMPA BAY
Play AGAINST TAMPA BAY using the money line in Home games in games played on a grass field.
The record is 3 Wins and 13 Losses for the last three seasons (-14.05 units)
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4:05 pm 9/25/2016
(477) SAN FRANCISCO @(478) SEATTLE
Play ON SEATTLE using the money line in All games off a division game.
The record is 11 Wins and 1 Losses for the last three seasons (+10.9 units)
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1:00 pm 9/25/2016
(461) DENVER @(462) CINCINNATI
Play ON DENVER using the money line in All games in all games.
The record is 17 Wins and 4 Losses for the last two seasons (+12.5 units)
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1:00 pm 9/25/2016
(461) DENVER @(462) CINCINNATI
Play ON DENVER using the money line in All games in all lined games.
The record is 17 Wins and 4 Losses for the last two seasons (+12.5 units)
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1:00 pm 9/25/2016
(463) OAKLAND @(464) TENNESSEE
Play AGAINST TENNESSEE using the money line in All games in home lined games.
The record is 2 Wins and 15 Losses for the last three seasons (-14.2 units)
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1:00 pm 9/25/2016
(469) CLEVELAND @(470) MIAMI
Play AGAINST CLEVELAND using the money line in All games in all games where the total is between 35.5 and 42 points.
The record is 1 Wins and 10 Losses for the last three seasons (-11 units)
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1:00 pm 9/25/2016
(475) MINNESOTA @(476) CAROLINA
Play ON CAROLINA using the money line in All games against conference opponents.
The record is 14 Wins and 1 Losses for the last two seasons (+12.6 units)
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1:00 pm 9/25/2016
(473) DETROIT @(474) GREEN BAY
Play ON GREEN BAY using the money line in Home games off a loss against a division rival.
The record is 25 Wins and 3 Losses since 1992 (+21.1 units)
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8:25 pm 9/22/2016
(301) HOUSTON @(302) NEW ENGLAND
Play ON NEW ENGLAND using the money line in Home games against conference opponents.
The record is 15 Wins and 1 Losses for the last three seasons (+13.8 units)
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NFL ACTION TRENDS
Half Time
4:05 pm 9/25/2016
(479) LA RAMS @(480) TAMPA BAY
Play ON LA RAMS in the first half in All games as an underdog vs. the 1rst half line.
The record is 18 Wins and 3 Losses for the last three seasons (+14.7 units)
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4:05 pm 9/25/2016
(479) LA RAMS @(480) TAMPA BAY
Play AGAINST TAMPA BAY in the first half in Home games against conference opponents.
The record is 1 Wins and 11 Losses for the last three seasons (-11.1 units)
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NFL ACTION TRENDS
Under
8:30 pm 9/26/2016
(489) ATLANTA @(490) NEW ORLEANS
Play UNDER ATLANTA on the total in All games against conference opponents.
The record is 2 Overs and 11 Unders for the last two seasons (+8.8 units)
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1:00 pm 9/25/2016
(467) BALTIMORE @(468) JACKSONVILLE
Play UNDER BALTIMORE on the total in All games against AFC South division opponents.
The record is 8 Overs and 27 Unders since 1992 (+18.2 units)
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1:00 pm 9/25/2016
(475) MINNESOTA @(476) CAROLINA
Play UNDER MINNESOTA on the total in All games after 2 or more consecutive wins.
The record is 0 Overs and 8 Unders for the last three seasons (+8 units)
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Half Time
4:05 pm 9/25/2016
(479) LA RAMS @(480) TAMPA BAY
Play ON LA RAMS in the first half in All games as an underdog vs. the 1rst half line.
The record is 18 Wins and 3 Losses for the last three seasons (+14.7 units)
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4:05 pm 9/25/2016
(479) LA RAMS @(480) TAMPA BAY
Play AGAINST TAMPA BAY in the first half in Home games against conference opponents.
The record is 1 Wins and 11 Losses for the last three seasons (-11.1 units)
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NFL ACTION TRENDS
Under
8:30 pm 9/26/2016
(489) ATLANTA @(490) NEW ORLEANS
Play UNDER ATLANTA on the total in All games against conference opponents.
The record is 2 Overs and 11 Unders for the last two seasons (+8.8 units)
BET NOW!
1:00 pm 9/25/2016
(467) BALTIMORE @(468) JACKSONVILLE
Play UNDER BALTIMORE on the total in All games against AFC South division opponents.
The record is 8 Overs and 27 Unders since 1992 (+18.2 units)
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1:00 pm 9/25/2016
(475) MINNESOTA @(476) CAROLINA
Play UNDER MINNESOTA on the total in All games after 2 or more consecutive wins.
The record is 0 Overs and 8 Unders for the last three seasons (+8 units)
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NFL ACTION TRENDS
Half Time Under
4:05 pm 9/25/2016
(477) SAN FRANCISCO @(478) SEATTLE
Play UNDER SEATTLE on the first half total in All games as a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points vs. the first half line.
The record is 0 Overs and 8 Unders for the last two seasons (+8 units)
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1:00 pm 9/25/2016
(473) DETROIT @(474) GREEN BAY
Play UNDER DETROIT on the first half total in Road games against conference opponents.
The record is 1 Overs and 11 Unders for the last three seasons (+9.9 units)
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Half Time Under
4:05 pm 9/25/2016
(477) SAN FRANCISCO @(478) SEATTLE
Play UNDER SEATTLE on the first half total in All games as a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points vs. the first half line.
The record is 0 Overs and 8 Unders for the last two seasons (+8 units)
BET NOW!
1:00 pm 9/25/2016
(473) DETROIT @(474) GREEN BAY
Play UNDER DETROIT on the first half total in Road games against conference opponents.
The record is 1 Overs and 11 Unders for the last three seasons (+9.9 units)
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