Just getting home of a busy day..... liking what I'm seeing so far..... good luck tonight gentlemen!!!! :toast:
THURSDAY RESULTS (1-1) / WEEK THREE (1-1) / NFL RECORD (18-10) 64% / STAR PLAYS (4-1) 80%
Not sure what was going on in the 4th quarter but blew my 2-0 sweep tonight...... here are my results.....
NY Giants Under 44 (Lost 53 Points)
NY Giants -3 (Blowout Winner 32-21)
XS
Not sure what was going on in the 4th quarter but blew my 2-0 sweep tonight...... here are my results.....
NY Giants Under 44 (Lost 53 Points)
NY Giants -3 (Blowout Winner 32-21)
XS
NFL's 2-point trend has Over bettors on high alert
The NFL’s new extra-point rule is forcing teams to take a good, long look at the 2-point conversion this season. It should also have football bettors taking a good, long look at the Over.
With the league pushing the point after touchdown from the 2-yard line to the 15-yard line, NFL teams are opting to try for the two points – which is still snapped from the two – more often in the first two weeks of the season since the NFL instituted the 2-point conversion in 1994. Heading into Sunday’s Week 3 schedule, teams have attempted 16 2-point conversions, making nine of those, and the league is on pace for 56 2-point conversion attempts – double the amount from last season.
In those seven games in which a team scored a successful 2-point conversion, the Over has gone 4-3 so far in 2015. While that won’t turn heads at the sports book, looking back further at the impact of those added two points and an incredible totals trend presents itself.
Since 2003, NFL regular season games in which there were at least one successful 2-point conversion are an astonishing 223-93-3 Over/Under – a 70.5 percent winning clip for Over bettors. Games with two or more successful 2-point converts are 21-1-1 Over/Under, for a 95.4 percent Over rate.
Jason Simbal, vice president of risk management for CG Technology in Las Vegas, says that while they are aware of the sudden surge in 2-point tries, they have yet to make any adjustments to the way they set their weekly NFL odds.
“We may have to if (NFL teams) start making it a trend,” Simbal tells Covers, who says 2-point conversions will not only impact totals but also have a big impact on so-called “dead numbers” with the point spread, like two and five.
The one team that is rolling the dice on the 2-point conversion is the Pittsburgh Steelers, who have already attempted three and converted each for an additional three points when measured against taking the standard PAT.
"Oh, we're going to keep doing it," Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger told ESPN. "We don't practice it this much to not do it. We practice it every single day. ... I tried to tell you guys early on that we would do it, and I think you guys kind of didn't quite believe it. But it's something we feel comfortable with."
Last season, there were 25 regular season games in which NFL teams scored a 2-point convert, with those contests finishing the year 15-10 Over/Under with an average of 55.92 points scored versus a betting total of 46.88 points. The season before that, 2013, the 29 games with a 2-point conversion in the boxscore went 23-6 O/U, averaging 53.75 points per contests against an average total of 45.64. Going back over the past 13 NFL season, games with a 2-pointer boast an average of 51.76 points versus an average betting total of 43.36 – a massive difference of 8.4 points per game.
“It’s going to show up eventually,” Scott Kaminsky, sportsbook director for TheGreek.com, tells Covers. “The totals will get adjusted as more coaches realize and start going for two more than one. But you will have to wait and see if the coaches wake up.”
Heading into the weekend, the Steelers are joined by the Washington Redskins, Green Bay Packers, Seattle Seahawks, San Francisco 49ers, Indianapolis Colts, and Houston Texans as teams that have successfully converted two points – whether that be a planned strategy or playing to their games situation.
As for Pittsburgh’s Over/Under number for Week 3’s road game against the St. Louis Rams, the total opened at 47 points and has since climbed to 48 as of Friday night.
The NFL’s new extra-point rule is forcing teams to take a good, long look at the 2-point conversion this season. It should also have football bettors taking a good, long look at the Over.
With the league pushing the point after touchdown from the 2-yard line to the 15-yard line, NFL teams are opting to try for the two points – which is still snapped from the two – more often in the first two weeks of the season since the NFL instituted the 2-point conversion in 1994. Heading into Sunday’s Week 3 schedule, teams have attempted 16 2-point conversions, making nine of those, and the league is on pace for 56 2-point conversion attempts – double the amount from last season.
In those seven games in which a team scored a successful 2-point conversion, the Over has gone 4-3 so far in 2015. While that won’t turn heads at the sports book, looking back further at the impact of those added two points and an incredible totals trend presents itself.
Since 2003, NFL regular season games in which there were at least one successful 2-point conversion are an astonishing 223-93-3 Over/Under – a 70.5 percent winning clip for Over bettors. Games with two or more successful 2-point converts are 21-1-1 Over/Under, for a 95.4 percent Over rate.
Jason Simbal, vice president of risk management for CG Technology in Las Vegas, says that while they are aware of the sudden surge in 2-point tries, they have yet to make any adjustments to the way they set their weekly NFL odds.
“We may have to if (NFL teams) start making it a trend,” Simbal tells Covers, who says 2-point conversions will not only impact totals but also have a big impact on so-called “dead numbers” with the point spread, like two and five.
The one team that is rolling the dice on the 2-point conversion is the Pittsburgh Steelers, who have already attempted three and converted each for an additional three points when measured against taking the standard PAT.
"Oh, we're going to keep doing it," Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger told ESPN. "We don't practice it this much to not do it. We practice it every single day. ... I tried to tell you guys early on that we would do it, and I think you guys kind of didn't quite believe it. But it's something we feel comfortable with."
Last season, there were 25 regular season games in which NFL teams scored a 2-point convert, with those contests finishing the year 15-10 Over/Under with an average of 55.92 points scored versus a betting total of 46.88 points. The season before that, 2013, the 29 games with a 2-point conversion in the boxscore went 23-6 O/U, averaging 53.75 points per contests against an average total of 45.64. Going back over the past 13 NFL season, games with a 2-pointer boast an average of 51.76 points versus an average betting total of 43.36 – a massive difference of 8.4 points per game.
“It’s going to show up eventually,” Scott Kaminsky, sportsbook director for TheGreek.com, tells Covers. “The totals will get adjusted as more coaches realize and start going for two more than one. But you will have to wait and see if the coaches wake up.”
Heading into the weekend, the Steelers are joined by the Washington Redskins, Green Bay Packers, Seattle Seahawks, San Francisco 49ers, Indianapolis Colts, and Houston Texans as teams that have successfully converted two points – whether that be a planned strategy or playing to their games situation.
As for Pittsburgh’s Over/Under number for Week 3’s road game against the St. Louis Rams, the total opened at 47 points and has since climbed to 48 as of Friday night.
NFL Injury report for Sunday's games
ATLANTA FALCONS at DALLAS COWBOYS
ATLANTA FALCONS
--OUT: RB Tevin Coleman (ribs), WR Devin Hester (toe), LB Brooks Reed (groin)
--PROBABLE: DE Kroy Biermann (not injury related), LB Justin Durant (foot), DE Malliciah Goodman (elbow), WR Julio Jones (hamstring), DT Paul Soliai (knee), LB Paul Worrilow (calf)
DALLAS COWBOYS
--OUT: WR Dez Bryant (foot), DE Randy Gregory (ankle), DE Jeremy Mincey (concussion)
--QUESTIONABLE: G Ronald Leary (groin)
--PROBABLE: TE James Hanna (knee), DE Ryan Russell (groin), LB Kyle Wilber (hamstring), TE Jason Witten (ankle, knee)
BUFFALO BILLS at MIAMI DOLPHINS
BUFFALO BILLS
--OUT: WR Marquise Goodwin (ribs), S Aaron Williams (neck)
--QUESTIONABLE: WR Marcus Easley (back), LB Tony Steward (knee)
--PROBABLE: K Dan Carpenter (abdomen), WR Percy Harvin (hip), DE Jerry Hughes (wrist), RB LeSean McCoy (hamstring), P Colton Schmidt (right hip), QB Tyrod Taylor (chest)
MIAMI DOLPHINS
--DOUBTFUL: T Branden Albert (hamstring), TE Dion Sims (concussion)
--QUESTIONABLE: TE Jordan Cameron (groin), RB Lamar Miller (ankle), DT Earl Mitchell (back)
--PROBABLE: S Reshad Jones (hamstring), C Mike Pouncey (elbow), QB Ryan Tannehill (ankle, back), DE Cameron Wake (hamstring)
CHICAGO BEARS at SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
CHICAGO BEARS
--OUT: QB Jay Cutler (hamstring), WR Alshon Jeffery (hamstring)
--DOUBTFUL: LB Jon Bostic (ankle)
--QUESTIONABLE: DE Ego Ferguson (knee), LB Pernell McPhee (knee), CB Tracy Porter (hamstring), WR Eddie Royal (back, hip)
--PROBABLE: RB Matt Forte (knee), G Matt Slauson (thigh, toe), WR Marquess Wilson (shoulder)
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
--OUT: CB Tharold Simon (toe), S Steven Terrell (hip)
--QUESTIONABLE: RB Marshawn Lynch (calf), TE Luke Willson (back)
--PROBABLE: DE Michael Bennett (toe), QB Tarvaris Jackson (ankle), LB Michael Morgan (hamstring), LB Bobby Wagner (ankle), CB Cary Williams (thigh)
CINCINNATI BENGALS at BALTIMORE RAVENS
CINCINNATI BENGALS
--OUT: DT Pat Sims (hip)
--DOUBTFUL: DT Marcus Hardison (knee)
--PROBABLE: DE Wallace Gilberry (thigh), WR A.J. Green (knee), S Reggie Nelson (groin), T Andre Smith (buttocks), T Andrew Whitworth (back)
BALTIMORE RAVENS
--OUT: DE Chris Canty (calf), T Eugene Monroe (concussion), WR Breshad Perriman (knee)
--QUESTIONABLE: RB Lorenzo Taliaferro (foot), CB Tray Walker (thigh)
--PROBABLE: S Will Hill (knee), LB C.J. Mosley (not injury related)
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS at TENNESSEE TITANS
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS
--OUT: TE Dwayne Allen (ankle), CB Darius Butler (hip), CB Gregory Toler (neck)
--QUESTIONABLE: LB Trent Cole (knee), CB Vontae Davis (concussion), CB Sheldon Price (ankle)
--PROBABLE: LB D'Qwell Jackson (not injury related), WR Andre Johnson (not injury related), G Lance Louis (shoulder), LB Robert Mathis (Achilles), LB Jonathan Newsome (hamstring), LB Bjoern Werner (not injury related)
TENNESSEE TITANS
--OUT: DT Sammie Lee Hill (knee), CB Cody Riggs (knee), G Chance Warmack (knee)
--QUESTIONABLE: CB Jason McCourty (groin)
--PROBABLE: RB Antonio Andrews (hamstring), LB Zach Brown (illness), S Marqueston Huff (hamstring), LB Derrick Morgan (back), TE Delanie Walker (hand)
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS at NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS
--OUT: DE Andre Branch (knee), CB Dwayne Gratz (ankle), TE Julius Thomas (hand)
--DOUBTFUL: DT Sen'Derrick Marks (knee), RB Denard Robinson (knee)
--QUESTIONABLE: S Johnathan Cyprien (calf), T Luke Joeckel (ankle), G Brandon Linder (knee)
--PROBABLE: RB Toby Gerhart (abdomen), WR Allen Hurns (thigh), WR Marqise Lee (hamstring)
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
--OUT: C Ryan Wendell (illness)
--QUESTIONABLE: DT Dominique Easley (hip)
--PROBABLE: DE Trey Flowers (knee), LB Dont'a Hightower (shoulder), CB Logan Ryan (shoulder)
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS at CAROLINA PANTHERS
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
--OUT: QB Drew Brees (right shoulder), S Jairus Byrd (knee), G Jahri Evans (knee)
--QUESTIONABLE: LB Dannell Ellerbe (toe), CB Keenan Lewis (hip)
--PROBABLE: WR Brandin Cooks (ankle)
CAROLINA PANTHERS
--OUT: WR Jerricho Cotchery (ankle), T Daryl Williams (knee)
--DOUBTFUL: LB Luke Kuechly (concussion)
--QUESTIONABLE: DE Charles Johnson (hamstring), RB Jonathan Stewart (knee), RB Fozzy Whittaker (shoulder)
--PROBABLE: TE Richie Brockel (shoulder), S Roman Harper (not injury related), DE Wes Horton (shoulder), DT Star Lotulelei (ankle), DT Kyle Love (knee), G Trai Turner (knee)
OAKLAND RAIDERS at CLEVELAND BROWNS
OAKLAND RAIDERS
--OUT: DT Justin Ellis (ankle), DE Benson Mayowa (knee)
--QUESTIONABLE: RB Jamize Olawale (ankle)
--PROBABLE: DE Justin Tuck (knee), S Charles Woodson (shoulder)
CLEVELAND BROWNS
--OUT: LB Scott Solomon (ankle), RB Robert Turbin (ankle), CB K'Waun Williams (concussion)
--QUESTIONABLE: DE Desmond Bryant (shoulder), CB Justin Gilbert (hamstring)
--PROBABLE: QB Johnny Manziel (right elbow), QB Josh McCown (concussion), LB Barkevious Mingo (knee), T Mitchell Schwartz (thumb)
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES at NEW YORK JETS
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
--OUT: LB Kiko Alonso (knee), DE Taylor Hart (shoulder), LB Mychal Kendricks (hamstring), DE Cedric Thornton (hand)
--QUESTIONABLE: RB DeMarco Murray (hamstring)
--PROBABLE: WR Seyi Ajirotutu (elbow, concussion), TE Trey Burton (shoulder), DE Fletcher Cox (groin), S Chris Maragos (hip)
NEW YORK JETS
--OUT: WR Chris Owusu (knee), LB Trevor Reilly (finger)
--DOUBTFUL: CB Darrin Walls (hamstring)
--QUESTIONABLE: G Willie Colon (knee), WR Eric Decker (knee), RB Chris Ivory (quadriceps), CB Darrelle Revis (groin)
--PROBABLE: DE Stephen Bowen (knee), G James Carpenter (back), CB Antonio Cromartie (knee), T Breno Giacomini (biceps), S Jaiquawn Jarrett (shoulder), LB Lorenzo Mauldin (concussion), WR Devin Smith (ribs), QB Geno Smith (jaw)
PITTSBURGH STEELERS at ST. LOUIS RAMS
PITTSBURGH STEELERS
--OUT: DT Daniel McCullers (knee), LB Ryan Shazier (shoulder)
--QUESTIONABLE: CB Cortez Allen (knee)
--PROBABLE: CB William Gay (not injury related), DE Cameron Heyward (elbow), WR Markus Wheaton (chest)
ST. LOUIS RAMS
--QUESTIONABLE: RB Todd Gurley (knee)
--PROBABLE: P Johnny Hekker (illness), RB Chase Reynolds (knee), DE Eugene Sims (knee)
SAN DIEGO CHARGERS at MINNESOTA VIKINGS
SAN DIEGO CHARGERS
--OUT: S Jahleel Addae (ankle), WR Jacoby Jones (ankle), G Johnnie Troutman (forearm), LB Tourek Williams (foot)
--QUESTIONABLE: G D.J. Fluker (ankle), TE Ladarius Green (concussion), CB Jason Verrett (foot)
--PROBABLE: LB Kyle Emanuel (shoulder), T Chris Hairston (knee), C Chris Watt (groin)
MINNESOTA VIKINGS
--QUESTIONABLE: G Brandon Fusco (concussion)
--PROBABLE: DT Shamar Stephen (knee)
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS at ARIZONA CARDINALS
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS
--DOUBTFUL: RB Reggie Bush (calf)
--QUESTIONABLE: WR Bruce Ellington (ankle), TE Vance McDonald (knee)
--PROBABLE: TE Blake Bell (back), G Alex Boone (shoulder), LB NaVorro Bowman (not injury related), RB Carlos Hyde (quadriceps), WR Torrey Smith (knee)
ARIZONA CARDINALS
--OUT: WR J.J. Nelson (shoulder)
--DOUBTFUL: RB Andre Ellington (knee)
--QUESTIONABLE: G Mike Iupati (knee)
--PROBABLE: S Deone Bucannon (groin), S Tony Jefferson (hamstring), LB Alex Okafor (shoulder), LB LaMarr Woodley (shoulder)
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS at HOUSTON TEXANS
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
--OUT: TE Austin Seferian-Jenkins (shoulder)
--DOUBTFUL: C Evan Smith (ankle), S Major Wright (abdomen)
--QUESTIONABLE: DE T.J. Fatinikun (shoulder), CB Mike Jenkins (hamstring), DT Gerald McCoy (shoulder), S D.J. Swearinger (shoulder)
HOUSTON TEXANS
--OUT: T Jeff Adams (knee), S Lonnie Ballentine (knee), T Duane Brown (hand), RB Arian Foster (groin), LB Mike Mohamed (calf)
--QUESTIONABLE: TE C.J. Fiedorowicz (knee), RB Jonathan Grimes (knee), G Xavier Su'a-Filo (calf)
--PROBABLE: T Chris Clark (knee, elbow), WR DeAndre Hopkins (concussion), T Derek Newton (elbow)
DENVER BRONCOS at DETROIT LIONS
DENVER BRONCOS
--DOUBTFUL: CB Kayvon Webster (ankle)
--QUESTIONABLE: DE Kenny Anunike (knee), CB Omar Bolden (foot)
--PROBABLE: RB C.J. Anderson (ankle, toe), QB Peyton Manning (not injury related), LB Brandon Marshall (finger), LB Lerentee McCray (groin), S Darian Stewart (groin), CB Aqib Talib (illness), G Louis Vasquez (knee)
DETROIT LIONS
--OUT: TE Brandon Pettigrew (hamstring)
--DOUBTFUL: LB DeAndre Levy (hip)
--PROBABLE: DE Ezekiel Ansah (back), S Don Carey (foot), S James Ihedigbo (knee), T Cornelius Lucas (ankle), S Glover Quin (lower leg), QB Matthew Stafford (ribs), G Larry Warford (ankle)
ATLANTA FALCONS at DALLAS COWBOYS
ATLANTA FALCONS
--OUT: RB Tevin Coleman (ribs), WR Devin Hester (toe), LB Brooks Reed (groin)
--PROBABLE: DE Kroy Biermann (not injury related), LB Justin Durant (foot), DE Malliciah Goodman (elbow), WR Julio Jones (hamstring), DT Paul Soliai (knee), LB Paul Worrilow (calf)
DALLAS COWBOYS
--OUT: WR Dez Bryant (foot), DE Randy Gregory (ankle), DE Jeremy Mincey (concussion)
--QUESTIONABLE: G Ronald Leary (groin)
--PROBABLE: TE James Hanna (knee), DE Ryan Russell (groin), LB Kyle Wilber (hamstring), TE Jason Witten (ankle, knee)
BUFFALO BILLS at MIAMI DOLPHINS
BUFFALO BILLS
--OUT: WR Marquise Goodwin (ribs), S Aaron Williams (neck)
--QUESTIONABLE: WR Marcus Easley (back), LB Tony Steward (knee)
--PROBABLE: K Dan Carpenter (abdomen), WR Percy Harvin (hip), DE Jerry Hughes (wrist), RB LeSean McCoy (hamstring), P Colton Schmidt (right hip), QB Tyrod Taylor (chest)
MIAMI DOLPHINS
--DOUBTFUL: T Branden Albert (hamstring), TE Dion Sims (concussion)
--QUESTIONABLE: TE Jordan Cameron (groin), RB Lamar Miller (ankle), DT Earl Mitchell (back)
--PROBABLE: S Reshad Jones (hamstring), C Mike Pouncey (elbow), QB Ryan Tannehill (ankle, back), DE Cameron Wake (hamstring)
CHICAGO BEARS at SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
CHICAGO BEARS
--OUT: QB Jay Cutler (hamstring), WR Alshon Jeffery (hamstring)
--DOUBTFUL: LB Jon Bostic (ankle)
--QUESTIONABLE: DE Ego Ferguson (knee), LB Pernell McPhee (knee), CB Tracy Porter (hamstring), WR Eddie Royal (back, hip)
--PROBABLE: RB Matt Forte (knee), G Matt Slauson (thigh, toe), WR Marquess Wilson (shoulder)
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
--OUT: CB Tharold Simon (toe), S Steven Terrell (hip)
--QUESTIONABLE: RB Marshawn Lynch (calf), TE Luke Willson (back)
--PROBABLE: DE Michael Bennett (toe), QB Tarvaris Jackson (ankle), LB Michael Morgan (hamstring), LB Bobby Wagner (ankle), CB Cary Williams (thigh)
CINCINNATI BENGALS at BALTIMORE RAVENS
CINCINNATI BENGALS
--OUT: DT Pat Sims (hip)
--DOUBTFUL: DT Marcus Hardison (knee)
--PROBABLE: DE Wallace Gilberry (thigh), WR A.J. Green (knee), S Reggie Nelson (groin), T Andre Smith (buttocks), T Andrew Whitworth (back)
BALTIMORE RAVENS
--OUT: DE Chris Canty (calf), T Eugene Monroe (concussion), WR Breshad Perriman (knee)
--QUESTIONABLE: RB Lorenzo Taliaferro (foot), CB Tray Walker (thigh)
--PROBABLE: S Will Hill (knee), LB C.J. Mosley (not injury related)
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS at TENNESSEE TITANS
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS
--OUT: TE Dwayne Allen (ankle), CB Darius Butler (hip), CB Gregory Toler (neck)
--QUESTIONABLE: LB Trent Cole (knee), CB Vontae Davis (concussion), CB Sheldon Price (ankle)
--PROBABLE: LB D'Qwell Jackson (not injury related), WR Andre Johnson (not injury related), G Lance Louis (shoulder), LB Robert Mathis (Achilles), LB Jonathan Newsome (hamstring), LB Bjoern Werner (not injury related)
TENNESSEE TITANS
--OUT: DT Sammie Lee Hill (knee), CB Cody Riggs (knee), G Chance Warmack (knee)
--QUESTIONABLE: CB Jason McCourty (groin)
--PROBABLE: RB Antonio Andrews (hamstring), LB Zach Brown (illness), S Marqueston Huff (hamstring), LB Derrick Morgan (back), TE Delanie Walker (hand)
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS at NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS
--OUT: DE Andre Branch (knee), CB Dwayne Gratz (ankle), TE Julius Thomas (hand)
--DOUBTFUL: DT Sen'Derrick Marks (knee), RB Denard Robinson (knee)
--QUESTIONABLE: S Johnathan Cyprien (calf), T Luke Joeckel (ankle), G Brandon Linder (knee)
--PROBABLE: RB Toby Gerhart (abdomen), WR Allen Hurns (thigh), WR Marqise Lee (hamstring)
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
--OUT: C Ryan Wendell (illness)
--QUESTIONABLE: DT Dominique Easley (hip)
--PROBABLE: DE Trey Flowers (knee), LB Dont'a Hightower (shoulder), CB Logan Ryan (shoulder)
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS at CAROLINA PANTHERS
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
--OUT: QB Drew Brees (right shoulder), S Jairus Byrd (knee), G Jahri Evans (knee)
--QUESTIONABLE: LB Dannell Ellerbe (toe), CB Keenan Lewis (hip)
--PROBABLE: WR Brandin Cooks (ankle)
CAROLINA PANTHERS
--OUT: WR Jerricho Cotchery (ankle), T Daryl Williams (knee)
--DOUBTFUL: LB Luke Kuechly (concussion)
--QUESTIONABLE: DE Charles Johnson (hamstring), RB Jonathan Stewart (knee), RB Fozzy Whittaker (shoulder)
--PROBABLE: TE Richie Brockel (shoulder), S Roman Harper (not injury related), DE Wes Horton (shoulder), DT Star Lotulelei (ankle), DT Kyle Love (knee), G Trai Turner (knee)
OAKLAND RAIDERS at CLEVELAND BROWNS
OAKLAND RAIDERS
--OUT: DT Justin Ellis (ankle), DE Benson Mayowa (knee)
--QUESTIONABLE: RB Jamize Olawale (ankle)
--PROBABLE: DE Justin Tuck (knee), S Charles Woodson (shoulder)
CLEVELAND BROWNS
--OUT: LB Scott Solomon (ankle), RB Robert Turbin (ankle), CB K'Waun Williams (concussion)
--QUESTIONABLE: DE Desmond Bryant (shoulder), CB Justin Gilbert (hamstring)
--PROBABLE: QB Johnny Manziel (right elbow), QB Josh McCown (concussion), LB Barkevious Mingo (knee), T Mitchell Schwartz (thumb)
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES at NEW YORK JETS
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
--OUT: LB Kiko Alonso (knee), DE Taylor Hart (shoulder), LB Mychal Kendricks (hamstring), DE Cedric Thornton (hand)
--QUESTIONABLE: RB DeMarco Murray (hamstring)
--PROBABLE: WR Seyi Ajirotutu (elbow, concussion), TE Trey Burton (shoulder), DE Fletcher Cox (groin), S Chris Maragos (hip)
NEW YORK JETS
--OUT: WR Chris Owusu (knee), LB Trevor Reilly (finger)
--DOUBTFUL: CB Darrin Walls (hamstring)
--QUESTIONABLE: G Willie Colon (knee), WR Eric Decker (knee), RB Chris Ivory (quadriceps), CB Darrelle Revis (groin)
--PROBABLE: DE Stephen Bowen (knee), G James Carpenter (back), CB Antonio Cromartie (knee), T Breno Giacomini (biceps), S Jaiquawn Jarrett (shoulder), LB Lorenzo Mauldin (concussion), WR Devin Smith (ribs), QB Geno Smith (jaw)
PITTSBURGH STEELERS at ST. LOUIS RAMS
PITTSBURGH STEELERS
--OUT: DT Daniel McCullers (knee), LB Ryan Shazier (shoulder)
--QUESTIONABLE: CB Cortez Allen (knee)
--PROBABLE: CB William Gay (not injury related), DE Cameron Heyward (elbow), WR Markus Wheaton (chest)
ST. LOUIS RAMS
--QUESTIONABLE: RB Todd Gurley (knee)
--PROBABLE: P Johnny Hekker (illness), RB Chase Reynolds (knee), DE Eugene Sims (knee)
SAN DIEGO CHARGERS at MINNESOTA VIKINGS
SAN DIEGO CHARGERS
--OUT: S Jahleel Addae (ankle), WR Jacoby Jones (ankle), G Johnnie Troutman (forearm), LB Tourek Williams (foot)
--QUESTIONABLE: G D.J. Fluker (ankle), TE Ladarius Green (concussion), CB Jason Verrett (foot)
--PROBABLE: LB Kyle Emanuel (shoulder), T Chris Hairston (knee), C Chris Watt (groin)
MINNESOTA VIKINGS
--QUESTIONABLE: G Brandon Fusco (concussion)
--PROBABLE: DT Shamar Stephen (knee)
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS at ARIZONA CARDINALS
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS
--DOUBTFUL: RB Reggie Bush (calf)
--QUESTIONABLE: WR Bruce Ellington (ankle), TE Vance McDonald (knee)
--PROBABLE: TE Blake Bell (back), G Alex Boone (shoulder), LB NaVorro Bowman (not injury related), RB Carlos Hyde (quadriceps), WR Torrey Smith (knee)
ARIZONA CARDINALS
--OUT: WR J.J. Nelson (shoulder)
--DOUBTFUL: RB Andre Ellington (knee)
--QUESTIONABLE: G Mike Iupati (knee)
--PROBABLE: S Deone Bucannon (groin), S Tony Jefferson (hamstring), LB Alex Okafor (shoulder), LB LaMarr Woodley (shoulder)
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS at HOUSTON TEXANS
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
--OUT: TE Austin Seferian-Jenkins (shoulder)
--DOUBTFUL: C Evan Smith (ankle), S Major Wright (abdomen)
--QUESTIONABLE: DE T.J. Fatinikun (shoulder), CB Mike Jenkins (hamstring), DT Gerald McCoy (shoulder), S D.J. Swearinger (shoulder)
HOUSTON TEXANS
--OUT: T Jeff Adams (knee), S Lonnie Ballentine (knee), T Duane Brown (hand), RB Arian Foster (groin), LB Mike Mohamed (calf)
--QUESTIONABLE: TE C.J. Fiedorowicz (knee), RB Jonathan Grimes (knee), G Xavier Su'a-Filo (calf)
--PROBABLE: T Chris Clark (knee, elbow), WR DeAndre Hopkins (concussion), T Derek Newton (elbow)
DENVER BRONCOS at DETROIT LIONS
DENVER BRONCOS
--DOUBTFUL: CB Kayvon Webster (ankle)
--QUESTIONABLE: DE Kenny Anunike (knee), CB Omar Bolden (foot)
--PROBABLE: RB C.J. Anderson (ankle, toe), QB Peyton Manning (not injury related), LB Brandon Marshall (finger), LB Lerentee McCray (groin), S Darian Stewart (groin), CB Aqib Talib (illness), G Louis Vasquez (knee)
DETROIT LIONS
--OUT: TE Brandon Pettigrew (hamstring)
--DOUBTFUL: LB DeAndre Levy (hip)
--PROBABLE: DE Ezekiel Ansah (back), S Don Carey (foot), S James Ihedigbo (knee), T Cornelius Lucas (ankle), S Glover Quin (lower leg), QB Matthew Stafford (ribs), G Larry Warford (ankle)
Betting Week 3 of the NFL
Now that we've moved on to the third week of the NFL season, odds makers and bettors are starting to get a better idea of where certain football teams stand.
This week, we talk to Michael Stewart of online shop CarbonSports.ag about where the action is on a couple of the bigger games on Sunday's board.
Cincinnati Bengals at Baltimore Ravens - Open: -2.5, Move: -3, Move: -2.5
The Bengals have just about been as good as it gets through the first two weeks of the NFL season. The AFC North leaders roll into Baltimore 2-0 straight up and against the spread and have posted a record of 3-0 SU and ATS in their last three meetings with the Ravens.
Baltimore is a tough place to visit under Joe Flacco's guidance in September, however. The Ravens have registered a mark of 13-1 SU (10-4 ATS) in Flacco's home games in the month.
With such a tight contest between two division rivals, there has been some decent two-way action with kickoff approaching.
"We opened this game with the Ravens as 2.5-point faves at home versus the Bengals and we have seen good two-way action on this game with a slight edge to the Ravens with 56 percent of that action," Stewart tells Covers. "We keep seeing steady two-way action on this game and it looks like we will be sticking to our original number of Ravens -2.5."
San Francisco 49ers at Arizona Cardinals - Open: -6.5, Move: -6, Move: -6.5
Speaking of division rivalries, the 49ers head into Arizona fresh off of a dismal showing against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 2. It won't get any easier for the Niners as the Cardinals have started in fine fashion on the field and at the betting window, covering the spread by 10 points in Week 1 and a whopping 23 points in Week 2.
Cards quarterback Carson Palmer has looked fantastic through two games and has won eight straight games when starting under center. The Cards have gone 7-1 ATS in those previous eight Palmer starts.
"We opened this game at Cardinals as 6.5-point faves at home to the 49ers and some some sharp action come in on the 49ers mid-week to push the line to Cards -6," Stewart says. "With the public backing the favorite, we moved back to Cards -6.5 Thursday and that is where we currently sit with 67 percent of the spread action on the Cardinals to cover."
Now that we've moved on to the third week of the NFL season, odds makers and bettors are starting to get a better idea of where certain football teams stand.
This week, we talk to Michael Stewart of online shop CarbonSports.ag about where the action is on a couple of the bigger games on Sunday's board.
Cincinnati Bengals at Baltimore Ravens - Open: -2.5, Move: -3, Move: -2.5
The Bengals have just about been as good as it gets through the first two weeks of the NFL season. The AFC North leaders roll into Baltimore 2-0 straight up and against the spread and have posted a record of 3-0 SU and ATS in their last three meetings with the Ravens.
Baltimore is a tough place to visit under Joe Flacco's guidance in September, however. The Ravens have registered a mark of 13-1 SU (10-4 ATS) in Flacco's home games in the month.
With such a tight contest between two division rivals, there has been some decent two-way action with kickoff approaching.
"We opened this game with the Ravens as 2.5-point faves at home versus the Bengals and we have seen good two-way action on this game with a slight edge to the Ravens with 56 percent of that action," Stewart tells Covers. "We keep seeing steady two-way action on this game and it looks like we will be sticking to our original number of Ravens -2.5."
San Francisco 49ers at Arizona Cardinals - Open: -6.5, Move: -6, Move: -6.5
Speaking of division rivalries, the 49ers head into Arizona fresh off of a dismal showing against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 2. It won't get any easier for the Niners as the Cardinals have started in fine fashion on the field and at the betting window, covering the spread by 10 points in Week 1 and a whopping 23 points in Week 2.
Cards quarterback Carson Palmer has looked fantastic through two games and has won eight straight games when starting under center. The Cards have gone 7-1 ATS in those previous eight Palmer starts.
"We opened this game at Cardinals as 6.5-point faves at home to the 49ers and some some sharp action come in on the 49ers mid-week to push the line to Cards -6," Stewart says. "With the public backing the favorite, we moved back to Cards -6.5 Thursday and that is where we currently sit with 67 percent of the spread action on the Cardinals to cover."
Sunday Night Football Betting Preview: Broncos at Lions
Denver Broncos at Detroit Lions (+3, 44.5)
Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos have not looked overly impressive in the young season, but they still have a chance to improve to 3-0 when they visit the winless Detroit Lions on Sunday night. The Broncos remained unbeaten by scoring a pair of touchdowns nine seconds apart in the final minute last week to eke out a stunning 31-24 victory at Kansas City.
“I’m not quite sure I’ve ever been in one quite like that,” Manning said after Bradley Roby returned a fumble for a touchdown with 27 seconds to play in Denver's great escape against the Chiefs. Playing away from home shouldn't faze the Broncos, who set a league record with their 13th straight division road win last week. Detroit has dropped its first two games - both on the road - and is coming off a lackluster performance in a 26-16 loss at Minnesota a week ago. “We’ve got to be more consistent,” Lions coach Jim Caldwell said. “We’re going to make sure that we get ourselves headed in the right direction.”
TV: 8:30 p.m. ET, NBC.
LINE HISTORY: Books opened the Lions as 3.5-point home dogs, but that's down to a field goal. The total opened at 44.5.
INJURY REPORT: Broncos - DE Kenny Anunike (Questionable, knee), LB Lerentee McCray (Questionable, groin), S Omar Bolden (Questionable, foot), DE Derek Wolfe (Elig Week 5, suspension). Lions - QB Matthew Stafford (Questionable, ribs), DT Caraun Reid (Questionable, ankle), LB DeAndre Levy (Doubtful, hip), TE Brandon Pettigrew (Doubtful, hamstring).
WEATHER: N/A
COVERS POWER RANKINGS: Broncos (-4.0) - Lions (+2.0) + home field (-3.0) = Broncos -3.0
WHAT CAPPERS SAY: "The Broncos were out gained by more than a full yard per play against KC on Thursday Night. They have gained less than four yards per play YTD, ranked No. 32 in total offense. The Lions running game has been non-existent thus far. Leading RB rusher Ameer Abdullah had just six carries for nine yards in the loss at Minnesota."
ABOUT THE BRONCOS (2-0 SU, 2-0 ATS, 1-1 O/U): After failing to produce an offensive touchdown in the season opener, Manning threw for three scores and 256 yards to join Brett Favre as the only quarterbacks with more than 70,000 passing yards. The biggest concern for Denver is getting a dismal ground game untracked - running back C.J. Anderson has rushed for only 56 yards on 24 carries and the Broncos ranked 29th in the league with an average of 65.0 yards per game. The Broncos' defense has played superbly in the first two games, registering seven sacks and four interceptions while leading the league with an average of 133.5 passing yards allowed.
ABOUT THE LIONS (0-2 SU, 0-2 ATS, 1-1 O/U): Detroit blew a 21-3 lead in a season-opening defeat at San Diego and trailed the entire way against Minnesota as quarterback Matthew Stafford was hit early and often, requiring X-rays on his ribs and chest afterward. Calvin Johnson was invisible in the opener before hauling in 10 catches for 83 yards and a TD last week, but rookie running back Ameer Abdullah was held to nine yards after an impressive 94-yard rushing performance in his NFL debut. Plugging the void left by tackle Ndamukong Suh has been a huge issue for the Lions, who are yielding 147.5 yards on the ground after leading the league (69.3) last season.
TRENDS:
* Broncos are 1-7 ATS in their last eight games on fieldturf.
* Lions are 1-5 ATS in their last six games overall.
* Over is 17-3-1 in Broncos last 21 games on fieldturf.
* Under is 13-3 in Lions last 16 games following a ATS loss.
COVERS CONSENSUS: Sixty-four percent of Covers users are backing the visiting Broncos.
Denver Broncos at Detroit Lions (+3, 44.5)
Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos have not looked overly impressive in the young season, but they still have a chance to improve to 3-0 when they visit the winless Detroit Lions on Sunday night. The Broncos remained unbeaten by scoring a pair of touchdowns nine seconds apart in the final minute last week to eke out a stunning 31-24 victory at Kansas City.
“I’m not quite sure I’ve ever been in one quite like that,” Manning said after Bradley Roby returned a fumble for a touchdown with 27 seconds to play in Denver's great escape against the Chiefs. Playing away from home shouldn't faze the Broncos, who set a league record with their 13th straight division road win last week. Detroit has dropped its first two games - both on the road - and is coming off a lackluster performance in a 26-16 loss at Minnesota a week ago. “We’ve got to be more consistent,” Lions coach Jim Caldwell said. “We’re going to make sure that we get ourselves headed in the right direction.”
TV: 8:30 p.m. ET, NBC.
LINE HISTORY: Books opened the Lions as 3.5-point home dogs, but that's down to a field goal. The total opened at 44.5.
INJURY REPORT: Broncos - DE Kenny Anunike (Questionable, knee), LB Lerentee McCray (Questionable, groin), S Omar Bolden (Questionable, foot), DE Derek Wolfe (Elig Week 5, suspension). Lions - QB Matthew Stafford (Questionable, ribs), DT Caraun Reid (Questionable, ankle), LB DeAndre Levy (Doubtful, hip), TE Brandon Pettigrew (Doubtful, hamstring).
WEATHER: N/A
COVERS POWER RANKINGS: Broncos (-4.0) - Lions (+2.0) + home field (-3.0) = Broncos -3.0
WHAT CAPPERS SAY: "The Broncos were out gained by more than a full yard per play against KC on Thursday Night. They have gained less than four yards per play YTD, ranked No. 32 in total offense. The Lions running game has been non-existent thus far. Leading RB rusher Ameer Abdullah had just six carries for nine yards in the loss at Minnesota."
ABOUT THE BRONCOS (2-0 SU, 2-0 ATS, 1-1 O/U): After failing to produce an offensive touchdown in the season opener, Manning threw for three scores and 256 yards to join Brett Favre as the only quarterbacks with more than 70,000 passing yards. The biggest concern for Denver is getting a dismal ground game untracked - running back C.J. Anderson has rushed for only 56 yards on 24 carries and the Broncos ranked 29th in the league with an average of 65.0 yards per game. The Broncos' defense has played superbly in the first two games, registering seven sacks and four interceptions while leading the league with an average of 133.5 passing yards allowed.
ABOUT THE LIONS (0-2 SU, 0-2 ATS, 1-1 O/U): Detroit blew a 21-3 lead in a season-opening defeat at San Diego and trailed the entire way against Minnesota as quarterback Matthew Stafford was hit early and often, requiring X-rays on his ribs and chest afterward. Calvin Johnson was invisible in the opener before hauling in 10 catches for 83 yards and a TD last week, but rookie running back Ameer Abdullah was held to nine yards after an impressive 94-yard rushing performance in his NFL debut. Plugging the void left by tackle Ndamukong Suh has been a huge issue for the Lions, who are yielding 147.5 yards on the ground after leading the league (69.3) last season.
TRENDS:
* Broncos are 1-7 ATS in their last eight games on fieldturf.
* Lions are 1-5 ATS in their last six games overall.
* Over is 17-3-1 in Broncos last 21 games on fieldturf.
* Under is 13-3 in Lions last 16 games following a ATS loss.
COVERS CONSENSUS: Sixty-four percent of Covers users are backing the visiting Broncos.
Sunday's Week 3 NFL betting cheat sheet
We preview the Week 3 NFL action to bring you the need-to-know facts and figures in order to make a wager on the gridiron.
Atlanta Falcons at Dallas Cowboys (+1, 44)
* Wideout Julio Jones has been limited in practice this week due to a sore hamstring, but he has been unstoppable in the first two games, scoring twice while tying to the league lead with 22 receptions and ranking second with 276 yards.
* Dallas turned in a superb performance in limiting Philadelphia to 226 yards of total offense and seven yards rushing behind a 14-tackle effort from linebacker Sean Lee, who was named the NFC's Defensive Player of the Week.
Indianapolis Colts at Tennessee Titans (+3, 45.5)
* The Colts have gone 7-0 straight up and against the spread in the previous seven meetings with the Titans.
* Heisman Trophy winner Marcus Mariota will receive his first taste of AFC South play, as the second overall pick came back to earth following a scintillating four-touchdown performance in the season opener with two fumbles in a 28-14 loss to Cleveland. When asked how he can improve, Mariota matter-of-factly stated that he needed to "keep two hands on the football."
Oakland Raiders at Cleveland Browns (-3.5, 42.5)
* Oakland has lost 11 straight (5-6 ATS) and 19 of its last 20 on the road (9-10-1 ATS).
* The Cleveland Browns turn back to Josh McCown as they search for their second consecutive victory. Cleveland posted a 28-14 triumph over Tennessee last week behind Johnny Manziel, who threw two touchdown passes for the first time in his brief career as McCown was sidelined with a concussion.
Cincinnati Bengals at Baltimore Ravens (-2.5, 44.5)
* Andy Dalton enters Week 3 as the only quarterback in the league who has started each of his team's first two games and has yet to be sacked or throw an interception.
* Visiting Baltimore in September has not been a pleasant experience of late. Joe Flacco has been nearly unbeatable at home in the month, guiding the Ravens to a 13-1 record. The Ravens are 10-4 ATS in those games.
Jacksonville Jaguars at New England Patriots (-13.5, 48.5)
* Blake Bortles could be missing one of his biggest weapons with running back Denard Robinson (knee) questionable, but rookie T.J. Yeldon is ready to step up. The Alabama product took on the extra workload with 25 carries in last week’s 23-20 triumph over Miami and managed 75 yards.
* Tom Brady has yet to throw an interception in a league-high 91 pass attempts and threw for seven touchdowns in leading the Patriots to wins over Pittsburgh and Buffalo to begin the campaign. “He has high expectations and high goals for himself,” New England offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels told reporters. “He knows that it's going to take a tremendous amount of work to continue performing at the level that he wants to play at, and he deserves a lot of credit for that.”
New Orleans Saints at Carolina Panthers (-8, 42.5)
* A bit of anomaly for the Saints as quarterback Drew Brees will miss his first game in his 15-year NFL career, meaning Luke McCown has been thrust into the starting role. According to a tweet from Sports Insights, McCown is 2-7 ATS in his NFL career when starting under center.
* The Under has gone 10-2 in the last 12 meetings in Carolina between the Saints and Panthers, including 2014 and 2013.
Philadelphia Eagles at New York Jets (-2, 46)
* The Eagles are off to an 0-2 start SU and ATS, have struggled mightily on offense and those problems could be compounded if running back DeMarco Murray is unable to play in the crucial contest. Murray participated in practice Friday but, according to Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer, "has to pass a more strenuous session Saturday".
* New York shut down Andrew Luck and the Indianapolis Colts to move to 2-0 and it could have a field day against the Eagles, who are last in the NFL in rushing with just 70 yards in two games.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Houston Texans (-7, 40.5)
* Jameis Winston has been sacked seven times and lost a fumble in two games, but the offensive line is confident it can protect the young quarterback against Watt and company. “We have a plan,” right tackle Gosder Cherilus told reporters. “Hopefully, the plan will be good enough. If it’s not, we’re going to have to do what we’ve got to do. That’s the game – show up, be at your best, and hopefully your best will be good enough.”
* The Texans are playing their first home game since switching the field at NRG Stadium from natural grass to an artificial surface for the remainder of the season.
San Diego Chargers at Minnesota Vikings (-2, 44.5)
* The Chargers' primary opponent has been themselves as they have turned the ball over six times - second only to Indianapolis (eight).
* Second-year quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is completing 74 percent of his passes (37-for-50) but has thrown for just 384 yards with a touchdown and an interception in two games this season. The second-year quarterback has flourished at home, recording 10 scores (nine passing, one rushing) in his last five starts.
Pittsburgh Steelers at St. Louis Rams (-1, 48)
* The Steelers have led the way in two-point conversions this season, hitting on all three attempts including two last week versus the 49ers. Games with two or more successful 2-point converts are 21-1-1 Over/Under, for a 95.4 percent Over rate. Oh yeah. All-Pro running back Le’Veon Bell returns from a two-game suspension Sunday.
* After passing for 297 yards and a touchdown and rushing for a score against Seattle, offseason acquisition Nick Foles took a step backward versus Washington, going 17-of-32 for 150 yards and a TD. The running game has stalled while awaiting the debut of first-round pick Todd Gurley (knee), as receiver Tavon Austin leads the team with 57 rushing yards.
San Francisco 49ers at Arizona Cardinals (-6.5, 45)
* After rushing for a career-high 168 yards against Minnesota, Carlos Hyde was slowed by a leg contusion and a head injury versus the Steelers, but he is expected to play on Sunday.
* Arizona has traditionally struggled to run the ball but David Johnson showed such a burst during his franchise-best 108-yard kick return for a touchdown last week that coach Bruce Arians stressed that he'd grant the rookie a larger role on Sunday.
Buffalo Bills at Miami Dolphins (-2.5, 41.5)
* Plagued by a nagging hamstring injury, LeSean McCoy returned to practice on Thursday and is prepared to battle both the Dolphins and possible dehydration when he takes the field on Sunday. The electric back rolled up 89 yards on the ground and added three receptions for the second straight week to lead Buffalo, which puts its third-ranked rushing attack (153.5 yards per game) against Miami's 27th-ranked rush defense (142 yards per game).
* The favorite is 7-1 ATS in their last eight meetings between the two AFC East rivals. Books opened the Dolphins as 2.5-point home favorites, but that is now -2.5.
Chicago Bears at Seattle Seahawks (-14.5, 43.5)
* The absences of Jay Cutler and Alshon Jeffery will surely put more pressure on Matt Forte, who ranks third in the NFL in both rushing (202 yards) and yards from scrimmage (271).
* The Seahawks’ slow start is especially surprising after playing in the last two Super Bowls, as their once-vaunted defense has allowed 61 points through two games. There’s help on the way, as safety Kam Chancellor ended his holdout this week, but it’s unclear whether or not he will play Sunday.
Denver Broncos at Detroit Lions (+3, 44.5)
* The Broncos remained unbeaten by scoring a pair of touchdowns nine seconds apart in the final minute last week to eke out a stunning 31-24 victory at Kansas City.
* Detroit blew a 21-3 lead in a season-opening defeat at San Diego and trailed the entire way against Minnesota as quarterback Matthew Stafford was hit early and often, requiring X-rays on his ribs and chest afterward.
We preview the Week 3 NFL action to bring you the need-to-know facts and figures in order to make a wager on the gridiron.
Atlanta Falcons at Dallas Cowboys (+1, 44)
* Wideout Julio Jones has been limited in practice this week due to a sore hamstring, but he has been unstoppable in the first two games, scoring twice while tying to the league lead with 22 receptions and ranking second with 276 yards.
* Dallas turned in a superb performance in limiting Philadelphia to 226 yards of total offense and seven yards rushing behind a 14-tackle effort from linebacker Sean Lee, who was named the NFC's Defensive Player of the Week.
Indianapolis Colts at Tennessee Titans (+3, 45.5)
* The Colts have gone 7-0 straight up and against the spread in the previous seven meetings with the Titans.
* Heisman Trophy winner Marcus Mariota will receive his first taste of AFC South play, as the second overall pick came back to earth following a scintillating four-touchdown performance in the season opener with two fumbles in a 28-14 loss to Cleveland. When asked how he can improve, Mariota matter-of-factly stated that he needed to "keep two hands on the football."
Oakland Raiders at Cleveland Browns (-3.5, 42.5)
* Oakland has lost 11 straight (5-6 ATS) and 19 of its last 20 on the road (9-10-1 ATS).
* The Cleveland Browns turn back to Josh McCown as they search for their second consecutive victory. Cleveland posted a 28-14 triumph over Tennessee last week behind Johnny Manziel, who threw two touchdown passes for the first time in his brief career as McCown was sidelined with a concussion.
Cincinnati Bengals at Baltimore Ravens (-2.5, 44.5)
* Andy Dalton enters Week 3 as the only quarterback in the league who has started each of his team's first two games and has yet to be sacked or throw an interception.
* Visiting Baltimore in September has not been a pleasant experience of late. Joe Flacco has been nearly unbeatable at home in the month, guiding the Ravens to a 13-1 record. The Ravens are 10-4 ATS in those games.
Jacksonville Jaguars at New England Patriots (-13.5, 48.5)
* Blake Bortles could be missing one of his biggest weapons with running back Denard Robinson (knee) questionable, but rookie T.J. Yeldon is ready to step up. The Alabama product took on the extra workload with 25 carries in last week’s 23-20 triumph over Miami and managed 75 yards.
* Tom Brady has yet to throw an interception in a league-high 91 pass attempts and threw for seven touchdowns in leading the Patriots to wins over Pittsburgh and Buffalo to begin the campaign. “He has high expectations and high goals for himself,” New England offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels told reporters. “He knows that it's going to take a tremendous amount of work to continue performing at the level that he wants to play at, and he deserves a lot of credit for that.”
New Orleans Saints at Carolina Panthers (-8, 42.5)
* A bit of anomaly for the Saints as quarterback Drew Brees will miss his first game in his 15-year NFL career, meaning Luke McCown has been thrust into the starting role. According to a tweet from Sports Insights, McCown is 2-7 ATS in his NFL career when starting under center.
* The Under has gone 10-2 in the last 12 meetings in Carolina between the Saints and Panthers, including 2014 and 2013.
Philadelphia Eagles at New York Jets (-2, 46)
* The Eagles are off to an 0-2 start SU and ATS, have struggled mightily on offense and those problems could be compounded if running back DeMarco Murray is unable to play in the crucial contest. Murray participated in practice Friday but, according to Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer, "has to pass a more strenuous session Saturday".
* New York shut down Andrew Luck and the Indianapolis Colts to move to 2-0 and it could have a field day against the Eagles, who are last in the NFL in rushing with just 70 yards in two games.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Houston Texans (-7, 40.5)
* Jameis Winston has been sacked seven times and lost a fumble in two games, but the offensive line is confident it can protect the young quarterback against Watt and company. “We have a plan,” right tackle Gosder Cherilus told reporters. “Hopefully, the plan will be good enough. If it’s not, we’re going to have to do what we’ve got to do. That’s the game – show up, be at your best, and hopefully your best will be good enough.”
* The Texans are playing their first home game since switching the field at NRG Stadium from natural grass to an artificial surface for the remainder of the season.
San Diego Chargers at Minnesota Vikings (-2, 44.5)
* The Chargers' primary opponent has been themselves as they have turned the ball over six times - second only to Indianapolis (eight).
* Second-year quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is completing 74 percent of his passes (37-for-50) but has thrown for just 384 yards with a touchdown and an interception in two games this season. The second-year quarterback has flourished at home, recording 10 scores (nine passing, one rushing) in his last five starts.
Pittsburgh Steelers at St. Louis Rams (-1, 48)
* The Steelers have led the way in two-point conversions this season, hitting on all three attempts including two last week versus the 49ers. Games with two or more successful 2-point converts are 21-1-1 Over/Under, for a 95.4 percent Over rate. Oh yeah. All-Pro running back Le’Veon Bell returns from a two-game suspension Sunday.
* After passing for 297 yards and a touchdown and rushing for a score against Seattle, offseason acquisition Nick Foles took a step backward versus Washington, going 17-of-32 for 150 yards and a TD. The running game has stalled while awaiting the debut of first-round pick Todd Gurley (knee), as receiver Tavon Austin leads the team with 57 rushing yards.
San Francisco 49ers at Arizona Cardinals (-6.5, 45)
* After rushing for a career-high 168 yards against Minnesota, Carlos Hyde was slowed by a leg contusion and a head injury versus the Steelers, but he is expected to play on Sunday.
* Arizona has traditionally struggled to run the ball but David Johnson showed such a burst during his franchise-best 108-yard kick return for a touchdown last week that coach Bruce Arians stressed that he'd grant the rookie a larger role on Sunday.
Buffalo Bills at Miami Dolphins (-2.5, 41.5)
* Plagued by a nagging hamstring injury, LeSean McCoy returned to practice on Thursday and is prepared to battle both the Dolphins and possible dehydration when he takes the field on Sunday. The electric back rolled up 89 yards on the ground and added three receptions for the second straight week to lead Buffalo, which puts its third-ranked rushing attack (153.5 yards per game) against Miami's 27th-ranked rush defense (142 yards per game).
* The favorite is 7-1 ATS in their last eight meetings between the two AFC East rivals. Books opened the Dolphins as 2.5-point home favorites, but that is now -2.5.
Chicago Bears at Seattle Seahawks (-14.5, 43.5)
* The absences of Jay Cutler and Alshon Jeffery will surely put more pressure on Matt Forte, who ranks third in the NFL in both rushing (202 yards) and yards from scrimmage (271).
* The Seahawks’ slow start is especially surprising after playing in the last two Super Bowls, as their once-vaunted defense has allowed 61 points through two games. There’s help on the way, as safety Kam Chancellor ended his holdout this week, but it’s unclear whether or not he will play Sunday.
Denver Broncos at Detroit Lions (+3, 44.5)
* The Broncos remained unbeaten by scoring a pair of touchdowns nine seconds apart in the final minute last week to eke out a stunning 31-24 victory at Kansas City.
* Detroit blew a 21-3 lead in a season-opening defeat at San Diego and trailed the entire way against Minnesota as quarterback Matthew Stafford was hit early and often, requiring X-rays on his ribs and chest afterward.
| [h=1]NFL Football Consensus: Public Picks[/h] | |||||||
| Time | Teams | ATS | Moneyline | Total | |||
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| (ET) | Picks | Percentage | Picks | Percentage | Picks | Percentage | |
| Sunday, September 27, 2015 | |||||||
| 1:00pm odds | (461) Pittsburgh Steelers (462) St. Louis Rams | 14730 4356 |
| 3021 2044 |
| O5899 U2730 |
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| 1:00pm odds | (463) San Diego Chargers (464) Minnesota Vikings | 6130 5981 |
| 1750 1137 |
| O3643 U1945 |
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| 1:00pm odds | (465) Tampa Bay Buccaneers (466) Houston Texans | 4446 7540 |
| 1480 1524 |
| O3198 U2337 |
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| 1:00pm odds | (467) Philadelphia Eagles (468) New York Jets | 6286 8578 |
| 2169 1809 |
| O2415 U4654 |
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| 1:00pm odds | (469) New Orleans Saints (470) Carolina Panthers | 3567 5813 |
| 915 1500 |
| O1931 U2484 |
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| 1:00pm odds | (471) Jacksonville Jaguars (472) New England Patriots | 4403 17788 |
| 1689 4394 |
| O6572 U2757 |
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| 1:00pm odds | (473) Cincinnati Bengals (474) Baltimore Ravens | 6765 6650 |
| 1950 1519 |
| O3681 U2672 |
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| 1:00pm odds | (475) Oakland Raiders (476) Cleveland Browns | 5691 4222 |
| 1389 976 |
| O2964 U1985 |
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| 1:00pm odds | (477) Indianapolis Colts (478) Tennessee Titans | 12575 3052 |
| 2775 1186 |
| O5549 U1793 |
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| 1:00pm odds | (479) Atlanta Falcons (480) Dallas Cowboys | 12668 4947 |
| 2300 2445 |
| O4298 U4256 |
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| 4:05pm odds | (481) San Francisco 49ers (482) Arizona Cardinals | 5786 13961 |
| 2192 2974 |
| O5528 U3165 |
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| 4:25pm odds | (483) Chicago Bears (484) Seattle Seahawks | 4906 13322 |
| 2187 3263 |
| O5207 U3326 |
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| 4:25pm odds | (485) Buffalo Bills (486) Miami Dolphins | 10822 5452 |
| 3664 930 |
| O4106 U4069 |
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| 8:30pm odds | (487) Denver Broncos (488) Detroit Lions | 8755 3911 |
| 1720 1668 |
| O4653 U1746 |
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SUNDAY POWER FOOTBALL / WEEK THREE (1-1) / NFL RECORD (18-10) 64% / STAR PLAYS (4-1)
Here are a few early play I love!!!! Should have a few more up in a few my friends.....
Carolina -10 +100
Carolina Over 42.5
Atlanta Under 43.5
Pittsburgh Over 48.5
Tennessee Over 46.5
XS
Here are a few early play I love!!!! Should have a few more up in a few my friends.....
Carolina -10 +100
Carolina Over 42.5
Atlanta Under 43.5
Pittsburgh Over 48.5
Tennessee Over 46.5
XS
Thanks my friend and good luck today!!!
Thanks and good luck to you as well my friend!!!
Will be an interesting 2nd half...... maybe we can get a Philly collapse??? Good luck to us!!!
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Sunday Night Football Betting Preview: Broncos at Lions
Denver Broncos at Detroit Lions (+3, 44.5)
Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos have not looked overly impressive in the young season, but they still have a chance to improve to 3-0 when they visit the winless Detroit Lions on Sunday night. The Broncos remained unbeaten by scoring a pair of touchdowns nine seconds apart in the final minute last week to eke out a stunning 31-24 victory at Kansas City.
“I’m not quite sure I’ve ever been in one quite like that,” Manning said after Bradley Roby returned a fumble for a touchdown with 27 seconds to play in Denver's great escape against the Chiefs. Playing away from home shouldn't faze the Broncos, who set a league record with their 13th straight division road win last week. Detroit has dropped its first two games - both on the road - and is coming off a lackluster performance in a 26-16 loss at Minnesota a week ago. “We’ve got to be more consistent,” Lions coach Jim Caldwell said. “We’re going to make sure that we get ourselves headed in the right direction.”
TV: 8:30 p.m. ET, NBC.
LINE HISTORY: Books opened the Lions as 3.5-point home dogs, but that's down to a field goal. The total opened at 44.5.
INJURY REPORT: Broncos - DE Kenny Anunike (Questionable, knee), LB Lerentee McCray (Questionable, groin), S Omar Bolden (Questionable, foot), DE Derek Wolfe (Elig Week 5, suspension).Lions - QB Matthew Stafford (Questionable, ribs), DT Caraun Reid (Questionable, ankle), LB DeAndre Levy (Doubtful, hip), TE Brandon Pettigrew (Doubtful, hamstring).
WEATHER: N/A
COVERS POWER RANKINGS: Broncos (-4.0) - Lions (+2.0) + home field (-3.0) = Broncos -3.0
WHAT CAPPERS SAY: "The Broncos were outgained by more than a full yard per play against KC on Thursday Night. They?'ve gained less than four yards per play YTD, ranked No. 32 in total offense. The Lions running game has been non-existent thus far. Leading RB rusher Ameer Abdullah had just six carries for nine yards in the loss at Minnesota."
ABOUT THE BRONCOS (2-0 SU, 2-0 ATS, 1-1 O/U): After failing to produce an offensive touchdown in the season opener, Manning threw for three scores and 256 yards to join Brett Favre as the only quarterbacks with more than 70,000 passing yards. The biggest concern for Denver is getting a dismal ground game untracked - running back C.J. Anderson has rushed for only 56 yards on 24 carries and the Broncos ranked 29th in the league with an average of 65.0 yards per game. The Broncos' defense has played superbly in the first two games, registering seven sacks and four interceptions while leading the league with an average of 133.5 passing yards allowed.
ABOUT THE LIONS (0-2 SU, 0-2 ATS, 1-1 O/U): Detroit blew a 21-3 lead in a season-opening defeat at San Diego and trailed the entire way against Minnesota as quarterback Matthew Stafford was hit early and often, requiring X-rays on his ribs and chest afterward. Calvin Johnson was invisible in the opener before hauling in 10 catches for 83 yards and a TD last week, but rookie running back Ameer Abdullah was held to nine yards after an impressive 94-yard rushing performance in his NFL debut. Plugging the void left by tackle Ndamukong Suh has been a huge issue for the Lions, who are yielding 147.5 yards on the ground after leading the league (69.3) last season.
TRENDS:
* Broncos are 1-7 ATS in their last eight games on fieldturf.
* Lions are 1-5 ATS in their last six games overall.
* Over is 17-3-1 in Broncos last 21 games on fieldturf.
* Under is 13-3 in Lions last 16 games following a ATS loss.
COVERS CONSENSUS: Sixty-four percent of Covers users are backing the visiting Broncos.
Denver Broncos at Detroit Lions (+3, 44.5)
Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos have not looked overly impressive in the young season, but they still have a chance to improve to 3-0 when they visit the winless Detroit Lions on Sunday night. The Broncos remained unbeaten by scoring a pair of touchdowns nine seconds apart in the final minute last week to eke out a stunning 31-24 victory at Kansas City.
“I’m not quite sure I’ve ever been in one quite like that,” Manning said after Bradley Roby returned a fumble for a touchdown with 27 seconds to play in Denver's great escape against the Chiefs. Playing away from home shouldn't faze the Broncos, who set a league record with their 13th straight division road win last week. Detroit has dropped its first two games - both on the road - and is coming off a lackluster performance in a 26-16 loss at Minnesota a week ago. “We’ve got to be more consistent,” Lions coach Jim Caldwell said. “We’re going to make sure that we get ourselves headed in the right direction.”
TV: 8:30 p.m. ET, NBC.
LINE HISTORY: Books opened the Lions as 3.5-point home dogs, but that's down to a field goal. The total opened at 44.5.
INJURY REPORT: Broncos - DE Kenny Anunike (Questionable, knee), LB Lerentee McCray (Questionable, groin), S Omar Bolden (Questionable, foot), DE Derek Wolfe (Elig Week 5, suspension).Lions - QB Matthew Stafford (Questionable, ribs), DT Caraun Reid (Questionable, ankle), LB DeAndre Levy (Doubtful, hip), TE Brandon Pettigrew (Doubtful, hamstring).
WEATHER: N/A
COVERS POWER RANKINGS: Broncos (-4.0) - Lions (+2.0) + home field (-3.0) = Broncos -3.0
WHAT CAPPERS SAY: "The Broncos were outgained by more than a full yard per play against KC on Thursday Night. They?'ve gained less than four yards per play YTD, ranked No. 32 in total offense. The Lions running game has been non-existent thus far. Leading RB rusher Ameer Abdullah had just six carries for nine yards in the loss at Minnesota."
ABOUT THE BRONCOS (2-0 SU, 2-0 ATS, 1-1 O/U): After failing to produce an offensive touchdown in the season opener, Manning threw for three scores and 256 yards to join Brett Favre as the only quarterbacks with more than 70,000 passing yards. The biggest concern for Denver is getting a dismal ground game untracked - running back C.J. Anderson has rushed for only 56 yards on 24 carries and the Broncos ranked 29th in the league with an average of 65.0 yards per game. The Broncos' defense has played superbly in the first two games, registering seven sacks and four interceptions while leading the league with an average of 133.5 passing yards allowed.
ABOUT THE LIONS (0-2 SU, 0-2 ATS, 1-1 O/U): Detroit blew a 21-3 lead in a season-opening defeat at San Diego and trailed the entire way against Minnesota as quarterback Matthew Stafford was hit early and often, requiring X-rays on his ribs and chest afterward. Calvin Johnson was invisible in the opener before hauling in 10 catches for 83 yards and a TD last week, but rookie running back Ameer Abdullah was held to nine yards after an impressive 94-yard rushing performance in his NFL debut. Plugging the void left by tackle Ndamukong Suh has been a huge issue for the Lions, who are yielding 147.5 yards on the ground after leading the league (69.3) last season.
TRENDS:
* Broncos are 1-7 ATS in their last eight games on fieldturf.
* Lions are 1-5 ATS in their last six games overall.
* Over is 17-3-1 in Broncos last 21 games on fieldturf.
* Under is 13-3 in Lions last 16 games following a ATS loss.
COVERS CONSENSUS: Sixty-four percent of Covers users are backing the visiting Broncos.
