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When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, September 24, 2017
Where: New Era Field, Orchard Park, New York
Preview: Broncos at Bills
Gracenote
Sep 22, 2017
The Denver Broncos attempt to remain among the undefeated in the young season when they visit the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. Denver enters Week 3 as one of 10 teams in the league yet to lose this year and one of three in the AFC West, as it posted home victories over the Los Angeles Chargers and Dallas by a combined 66-38 score.
Trevor Siemian has quieted the critics thus far, grabbing a share of the league lead in touchdown passes (six) by throwing four against the Cowboys last week, while C.J. Anderson ranks second in the NFL with 199 rushing yards. After opening the campaign with a 21-12 home triumph over the New York Jets, Buffalo failed to generate any offense in last week's 9-3 loss at Carolina. The running game was especially ineffective as LeSean McCoy, who gained 110 yards versus the Jets, was limited to nine on 12 carries by the Panthers. That does not bode well for Sunday's matchup, as the Broncos held Dallas' Ezekiel Elliott - last season's NFL rushing leader - to eight yards on nine carries last week.
TV: 1 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Broncos -3. O/U: 40
ABOUT THE BRONCOS (2-0): Denver received a pleasant surprise at practice on Thursday as Garett Bolles was on the field as a limited participant - the rookie left tackle was carted off the field during last week's triumph over Dallas with what was believed to be a potentially season-ending leg injury, but coach Vance Joseph stated earlier this week that the first-round pick suffered a serious bone bruise. Bradley Roby also returned to practice Thursday after dealing with an ankle injury, but fellow cornerback Brendan Langley (knee) and receiver Bennie Fowler III (concussion) were absent. Emmanuel Sanders made two TD catches against Dallas for his sixth career multi-touchdown performance, while linebacker Von Miller notched his 17th multi-sack effort by recording a pair.
ABOUT THE BILLS (1-1): Buffalo could be without Marcell Dareus on Sunday as the defensive tackle has not practiced after going down with an ankle injury against Carolina. The outlook for Cordy Glenn is brighter, however, as the offensive tackle returned to the practice field on Thursday on a limited basis after injuring his ankle last week. McCoy has averaged 98.6 yards in 10 career games against AFC West teams and needs seven receptions to join Frank Gore and Matt Forte as the only active players with 9,000 rushing yards and 400 catches.
EXTRA POINTS
1. Siemian is one of five QBs in Broncos history with at least two games in which he threw at least four TD passes and fewer than two interceptions.
2. Buffalo's Tyrod Taylor entered Week 3 tops among NFL quarterbacks with 93 rushing yards.
3. Denver CB Aqib Talib is fourth on the NFL's all-time list with 10 interceptions returned for touchdowns, including a franchise-record 103-yarder last week.
PREDICTION: Broncos 37, Bills 13
Trends - Denver at Buffalo
ATS Trends
Denver
- Broncos are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 games after accumulating more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game.
- Broncos are 7-0-1 ATS in their last 8 games in September.
- Broncos are 8-3-1 ATS in their last 12 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
- Broncos are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win.
- Broncos are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. AFC.
- Broncos are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up win of more than 14 points.
- Broncos are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS win.
- Broncos are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games on turf.
Buffalo
- Bills are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games after accumulating less than 250 total yards in their previous game.
- Bills are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
- Bills are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games in Week 3.
- Bills are 12-26-2 ATS in their last 40 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
- Bills are 10-22 ATS in their last 32 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
- Bills are 7-17 ATS in their last 24 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game.
- Bills are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 vs. AFC.
- Bills are 1-5 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
OU Trends
Denver
- Over is 5-0 in Broncos last 5 games in September.
- Over is 5-1 in Broncos last 6 games following a straight up win.
- Over is 4-1 in Broncos last 5 games following a ATS win.
- Under is 4-1 in Broncos last 5 games after scoring more than 30 points in their previous game.
- Under is 5-2 in Broncos last 7 road games.
- Over is 15-7-1 in Broncos last 23 games following a straight up win of more than 14 points.
Buffalo
- Over is 8-1 in Bills last 9 home games.
- Over is 8-1 in Bills last 9 games on turf.
- Over is 6-1 in Bills last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
- Over is 4-1 in Bills last 5 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game.
- Over is 4-1 in Bills last 5 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
- Over is 7-2 in Bills last 9 games after accumulating less than 150 yards passing in their previous game.
- Over is 6-2 in Bills last 8 games following a straight up loss.
- Over is 9-3 in Bills last 12 games in Week 3.
- Over is 10-4 in Bills last 14 games overall.
- Over is 5-2 in Bills last 7 vs. AFC.
- Over is 5-2 in Bills last 7 games following a ATS win.
- Under is 9-4 in Bills last 13 games in September.
Head to Head
- Underdog is 4-0 ATS in their last 4 meetings.
- Broncos are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 meetings.
When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, September 24, 2017
Where: Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois
Preview: Steelers at Bears
Gracenote
Sep 22, 2017
The Pittsburgh Steelers are having some trouble getting their offense in top gear so far, but the defense is picking up the slack. The Steelers will try to make more plays on the offensive side and improve to 3-0 when they visit the Chicago Bears on Sunday.
Pittsburgh star running back Le'Veon Bell and star receiver Antonio Brown have yet to find the end zone but quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is not concerned about the slow start. "You don't want to play your best football now," Roethlisberger told reporters. "You want to find ways to win football games and keep playing better, so your best football is hopefully played in December and January." The Bears have yet to show off their best football as well and already find themselves with a quarterback controversy as starter Mike Glennon struggles to make plays down the field. "He's a competitor," Chicago coach John Fox told reporters of Glennon after reaffirming that he will remain the starter. "We all deal with adversity and sometimes what is critical is how you respond. You're going to get hit. You're going to have bad days. It's how you respond to that. It won't be his first time and I'm sure it's not going to be his last time. We have confidence in him."
TV: 1 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Steelers -7. O/U: 44
ABOUT THE STEELERS (2-0): Pittsburgh rookie linebacker T.J. Watt burst onto the scene with two sacks and an interception in Week 1 but left last week's 26-9 win over the Minnesota Vikings with a groin injury. Watt could return on Sunday to supplement a defense that ranks third in the NFL with an average of 237 yards allowed. “We can get better," veteran defensive end Cameron Heyward told reporters. "I thought we played decent. There are still things we can accomplish on the field. Whether it’s not giving up a big run, getting a little more pressure and finishing plays, better tackling. We just have to stress that to ourselves if we want to keep improving."
ABOUT THE BEARS (0-2): Chicago is hoping to get Glennon some help on the line and down the field this week with guards Kyle Long (ankle) and Josh Sitton (ribs) possible to return in Week 3 and wide receiver - and former Steeler - Markus Wheaton (finger) nearing a season debut. Glennon could also use some support from the running game, which averaged 72.5 yards in the first two games. Starting running back Jordan Howard carried nine times for just seven yards in a 29-7 loss at Tampa Bay in Week 2 and was limited in practice this week due to a shoulder injury.
EXTRA POINTS
1. Bears CB Prince Amukamara (ankle) could make his season debut in Week 3.
2. The Chicago defense has yet to record an interception.
3. Pittsburgh DE Stephon Tuitt (biceps) sat out last week and is questionable to return on Sunday.
PREDICTION: Steelers 31, Bears 10
Trends - Pittsburgh at Chicago
ATS Trends
Pittsburgh
- Steelers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game.
- Steelers are 6-1-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up win of more than 14 points.
- Steelers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games in September.
- Steelers are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games on grass.
- Steelers are 8-3-1 ATS in their last 12 games overall.
- Steelers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 road games.
- Steelers are 7-3-1 ATS in their last 11 games following a straight up win.
- Steelers are 6-20 ATS in their last 26 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
- Steelers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 150 yards passing in their previous game.
Chicago
- Bears are 4-0 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
- Bears are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 home games.
- Bears are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
- Bears are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 games in September.
OU Trends
Pittsburgh
- Over is 4-0 in Steelers last 4 games after allowing less than 150 yards passing in their previous game.
- Under is 7-0 in Steelers last 7 games following a straight up win of more than 14 points.
- Under is 4-0 in Steelers last 4 games in September.
- Under is 4-0 in Steelers last 4 games on grass.
- Under is 5-0 in Steelers last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
- Under is 6-1 in Steelers last 7 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game.
- Under is 4-1 in Steelers last 5 games overall.
- Under is 20-6 in Steelers last 26 vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 22-7-1 in Steelers last 30 games following a straight up win.
- Over is 9-3 in Steelers last 12 games in Week 3.
- Under is 20-7 in Steelers last 27 road games.
- Under is 18-7-1 in Steelers last 26 games following a ATS win.
- Over is 25-12 in Steelers last 37 games after allowing less than 250 total yards in their previous game.
Chicago
- Under is 6-1 in Bears last 7 games following a ATS loss.
- Under is 5-1 in Bears last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
- Under is 4-1 in Bears last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
- Over is 11-5 in Bears last 16 games in September.
Head to Head
No trends available.
When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, September 24, 2017
Where: Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana
Preview: Browns at Colts
Gracenote
Sep 21, 2017
The Indianapolis Colts and Cleveland Browns are both winless through their first two games, but while one is going through the growing pains with their chosen franchise quarterback, the other is still waiting for its franchise QB to take the field. The Colts will again be without Andrew Luck when they host the Browns on Sunday.
Luck is still making his way back from shoulder surgery that kept him out the entire offseason and is not practicing this week, and Indianapolis coach Chuck Pagano doesn't seem to have any news on a potential return. "Again we listen to our doctors and trainers," Pagano told reporters. "I'm sorry to sound like a broken record but that's what we do. When they say he's ready. He's pushing and they're pushing him." Cleveland is prepared to deal with the growing pains from rookie quarterback DeShone Kizer, who threw three interceptions in a 24-10 loss at the Baltimore Ravens last week before leaving the game with a migraine. "This guy is a young quarterback," Browns coach Hue Jackson told reporters. "I appreciate and I have the same expectation that you do, that every ball that is open he’ll throw it straight and he’ll throw every ball with pinpoint accuracy and there will be no issues. This is his second game in the NFL. ... The sky is not falling down by any stretch of the imagination. This guy is everything I think he is."
TV: 1 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Browns -1.5. O/U: 41
ABOUT THE BROWNS (0-2): Kizer will be without one of his main weapons in wide receiver Corey Coleman, who was placed on injured reserve after suffering a broken bone in his right hand for the second straight season. Cleveland also plans to be without No. 1 overall pick Myles Garrett (ankle), who has yet to make his debut but did some light practicing this week. The Browns could use more production from the rushing game, and leading rusher Isaiah Crowell (70 yards on 27 carries) met with Jackson this week to discuss his workload.
ABOUT THE COLTS (0-2): Indianapolis made a trade to bring in quarterback Jacoby Brissett from the New England Patriots on the eve of the regular season and will give him his second straight start on Sunday. Brissett went 20-of-37 for 216 yards and an interception in a 16-13 overtime loss to the Arizona Cardinals but impressed his teammates and coaching staff. "He’s got great poise," Pagano told reporters. "(He) made great decisions. Hung in there. He stands tall in the pocket. He’s tough as damn nails. He could extend some plays. It’s like he’s been there for a long, long time, which is encouraging."
EXTRA POINTS
1. Colts CB Vontae Davis (hamstring) is practicing this week and could make his season debut.
2. Indianapolis WR Donte Moncrief has just three receptions on 11 targets for 68 yards.
3. Cleveland LB Jamie Collins (concussion) did not practice this week and is unlikely to play on Sunday.
PREDICTION: Colts 21, Browns 17
Trends - Cleveland at Indianapolis
ATS Trends
Cleveland
- Browns are 19-6-1 ATS in their last 26 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
- Browns are 5-16-1 ATS in their last 22 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
- Browns are 6-20 ATS in their last 26 games following a straight up loss.
- Browns are 6-21-1 ATS in their last 28 games overall.
- Browns are 2-7-1 ATS in their last 10 vs. AFC.
- Browns are 1-5 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
- Browns are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games after scoring less than 15 points in their previous game.
- Browns are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS loss.
- Browns are 0-8 ATS in their last 8 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
- Browns are 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games.
- Browns are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games on fieldturf.
Indianapolis
- Colts are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games after scoring less than 15 points in their previous game.
- Colts are 25-8 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
- Colts are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games in Week 3.
- Colts are 28-10 ATS in their last 38 games following a straight up loss.
- Colts are 17-8 ATS in their last 25 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
- Colts are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games in September.
- Colts are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
- Colts are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 vs. AFC.
- Colts are 1-6-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS win.
OU Trends
Cleveland
- Over is 4-0 in Browns last 4 games in Week 3.
- Under is 7-1 in Browns last 8 games following a straight up loss.
- Under is 6-1 in Browns last 7 games following a ATS loss.
- Under is 5-1 in Browns last 6 games after scoring less than 15 points in their previous game.
- Under is 8-2 in Browns last 10 games overall.
- Under is 4-1 in Browns last 5 games on fieldturf.
- Over is 6-2 in Browns last 8 road games.
- Under is 6-2 in Browns last 8 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
- Under is 6-2 in Browns last 8 vs. AFC.
- Over is 8-3 in Browns last 11 games in September.
Indianapolis
- Under is 6-0 in Colts last 6 home games.
- Under is 4-0 in Colts last 4 games on fieldturf.
- Under is 5-0 in Colts last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
- Under is 6-0 in Colts last 6 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
- Under is 4-1 in Colts last 5 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
- Under is 4-1 in Colts last 5 games following a ATS win.
- Under is 5-2 in Colts last 7 vs. AFC.
- Over is 13-6 in Colts last 19 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Head to Head
- Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.
- Browns are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, September 24, 2017
Where: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts
Preview: Texans at Patriots
Gracenote
Sep 21, 2017
It took one week for Tom Brady to soothe concerns that he may be in decline after turning 40, but a quarterback's age will be among the main storylines when the New England Patriots host the Houston Texans on Sunday afternoon. Texans rookie Deshaun Watson will be under the microscope when he makes his second career start against the reigning Super Bowl champs.
Watson's learning curve was accelerated when he replaced Tom Savage in the second half of the season opener and now he finds himself matched up against the only quarterback in history to win five Super Bowl rings. "I'm young. I'm new to the league. I'm a rookie," said Watson, who led Houston to a 13-9 win at Cincinnati in his first start on Sept. 14. "There's a lot I have to see and a lot I have to experience. So, you just have to take it one snap at a time. You take the opportunity as it comes and experience it." The Texans have dropped six in a row to New England, which rebounded from a rare home loss in the season opener with a 30-16 romp last week at New Orleans behind 447 yards passing and three touchdowns from Brady. "We played them in the playoffs last year. It probably wasn't our best game," noted Brady of Houston. "They gave us a lot of challenges and we're going to have to deal with them as best as we possibly can. It's a tough team to face."
TV: 1 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Patriots -13.5. O/U: 44
ABOUT THE TEXANS (1-1): Watson, who led Clemson over Alabama in the national championship game in January, finished 15 of 24 for a pedestrian 125 yards in his first start, but he also showed off another dimension he offers by scoring on a 49-yard run versus the Bengals. Expect Houston to lean heavily on the running back tandem of Lamar Miller and rookie D'Onta Foreman, who combined for 101 yards on 30 carries against Cincinnati. DeAndre Hopkins is the top target in the passing attack with seven catches in each game, but the onus will be on J.J. Watt and the defense to slow the Patriots. The Texans allowed 61 points in two losses at New England last season, but they intercepted Brady twice and sacked him twice in a 34-16 playoff defeat.
ABOUT THE PATRIOTS: (1-1): Brady had the league's lowest passer rating after a humbling 42-27 setback to Kansas City in the season opener, but he bounced back by throwing all three of his scoring passes in the first quarter at New Orleans last week. Star tight end Rob Gronkowski re-emerged with six receptions for 116 yards and a touchdown but he also suffered a groin injury that kept him out of Wednesday's practice -- an ominous sign for an already depleted receiving corps. Wideout Danny Amendola, who missed last week's game due to a concussion, was back at practice Wednesday to help a passing game that got eight catches from running back James White against the Saints. New England's defense has been gouged for 700 yards passing.
EXTRA POINTS
1. Patriots coach Bill Belichick is 8-0 at home against rookie quarterbacks.
2. Watt, who has an NFL-best 76 sacks since 2011, missed both meetings last year following surgery.
3. Gronkowski needs one scoring pass to become the fifth player in history with 70 TD receptions in 100 games or fewer.
PREDICTION: Patriots 27, Texans 19
Trends - Houston at New England
ATS Trends
Houston
- Texans are 13-3-1 ATS in their last 17 games after scoring less than 15 points in their previous game.
- Texans are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 road games.
- Texans are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 vs. AFC.
- Texans are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games overall.
- Texans are 5-15-1 ATS in their last 21 games after accumulating more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game.
- Texans are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games in Week 3.
- Texans are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS win.
- Texans are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win.
- Texans are 0-7 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
New England
- Patriots are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS win.
- Patriots are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win of more than 14 points.
- Patriots are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
- Patriots are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games on fieldturf.
- Patriots are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games in September.
- Patriots are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
- Patriots are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 vs. AFC.
- Patriots are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games in Week 3.
- Patriots are 18-6-2 ATS in their last 26 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
- Patriots are 21-8-2 ATS in their last 31 games following a straight up win.
- Patriots are 26-10-2 ATS in their last 38 home games.
- Patriots are 18-7-1 ATS in their last 26 games after scoring more than 30 points in their previous game.
- Patriots are 18-7-1 ATS in their last 26 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
- Patriots are 33-16-2 ATS in their last 51 games overall.
- Patriots are 78-38-2 ATS in their last 118 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
OU Trends
Houston
- Under is 6-0-1 in Texans last 7 games in September.
- Over is 5-0 in Texans last 5 games following a ATS win.
- Under is 5-0 in Texans last 5 games after scoring less than 15 points in their previous game.
- Under is 4-1 in Texans last 5 road games.
- Under is 5-2 in Texans last 7 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game.
- Under is 5-2 in Texans last 7 games after accumulating less than 150 yards passing in their previous game.
- Over is 5-2 in Texans last 7 games after accumulating more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game.
- Under is 7-3 in Texans last 10 games overall.
New England
- Over is 6-0 in Patriots last 6 games overall.
- Over is 4-0 in Patriots last 4 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
- Over is 4-0 in Patriots last 4 games following a straight up win.
- Over is 6-0 in Patriots last 6 games following a straight up win of more than 14 points.
- Over is 4-0 in Patriots last 4 vs. AFC.
- Over is 4-0 in Patriots last 4 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
- Under is 5-1 in Patriots last 6 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
- Over is 5-2 in Patriots last 7 games in September.
- Over is 45-18 in Patriots last 63 games after scoring more than 30 points in their previous game.
- Over is 62-28 in Patriots last 90 games on fieldturf.
- Over is 48-23 in Patriots last 71 games following a ATS win.
- Over is 47-23 in Patriots last 70 home games.
Head to Head
- Home team is 7-1-1 ATS in their last 9 meetings.
- Favorite is 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 meetings.
- Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in New England.
- Over is 7-2 in the last 9 meetings.
- Texans are 1-6-1 ATS in their last 8 meetings.
- Texans are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 meetings in New England.
When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, September 24, 2017
Where: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Preview: Giants at Eagles
Gracenote
Sep 22, 2017
The Philadelphia Eagles are relying heavily on their aerial game in lieu of a non-existent running attack while the New York Giants have yet to get either option off the ground this season. Second-year quarterback Carson Wentz and the Eagles look to add to the Giants' woeful start to the season on Sunday when the NFL East rivals meet at Lincoln Financial Field.
Philadelphia coach Doug Pederson's pass-happy approach has led to a one-sided plan of attack, with the team throwing the ball 85 times compared to just 41 rushes. "That is not a balance for success," Pederson said after the Eagles' 27-20 setback to Kansas City last week. "By no means do you want to do that at all." Ben McAdoo hasn't seen any semblance of success this season, so much so that the New York coach once again floated the idea of giving up play-calling responsibilities. "Yeah, we can't keep doing the same thing over and over again. That's insanity. It's not working," said McAdoo, who has seen his team score an NFL second-worst 13 points and total a league-low 97 yards rushing in the two games combined this season.
TV: 1 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Eagles -6. O/U: 43
ABOUT THE GIANTS (0-2): Eli Manning didn't take issue with McAdoo citing "sloppy quarterback play" as one of the reasons New York limped to a 24-10 setback to Detroit on Monday. "Hey, you lose games, you only score 10 points, you deserve criticism," the two-time Super Bowl winning quarterback - who committed a costly delay-of-game penalty near the goal line - told local radio station WFAN. There's plenty of blame to go around with the Giants, as offseason acquisition Brandon Marshall had a key drop and has just two catches this season while left tackle Ereck Flowers was abused by the Lions for three sacks. Odell Beckham Jr. reeled in four of five targets for 36 yards on Monday as he works his way back from an ankle injury, although the fourth-year pro torched Philadelphia to the tune of 15 receptions for 196 yards and two scores in a pair of meetings last season.
ABOUT THE EAGLES (1-1): Wentz (NFL fourth-best 640 yards passing) has re-established chemistry with tight end Zach Ertz (league third-best 190 receiving yards), but Philadelphia's rushing attack hasn't gotten off the ground with the running backs averaging just 3.1 yards per carry. Last season's NFL rushing touchdown leader, LeGarrette Blount, did not have a carry versus the Chiefs, leaving 34-year-old Darren Sproles with the majority of playing time due to the Eagles' preference for an up-tempo attack. "That's just how the game went," the 30-year-old Blount said. "... You've just got to ride the wave, and whenever your number is called, it's called."
EXTRA POINTS
1. New York's Orleans Darkwa is averaging a robust 5.2 yards per carry while fellow RB Paul Perkins is mustering a pedestrian 1.9 yards per tote.
2. Philadelphia will be without CB Ronald Darby (dislocated ankle), who held Beckham to just 38 yards receiving with two pass break-ups in the pair's last encounter while the former played with Buffalo.
3. The Giants have failed to score at least 20 points in eight straight games.
PREDICTION: Eagles 20, Giants 10
Trends - N.Y. Giants at Philadelphia
ATS Trends
N.Y. Giants
- Giants are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 150 yards passing in their previous game.
- Giants are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss.
- Giants are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss.
- Giants are 10-4-2 ATS in their last 16 games following a double-digit loss at home.
- Giants are 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
- Giants are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games.
- Giants are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
- Giants are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 vs. NFC.
- Giants are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games in September.
Philadelphia
- Eagles are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games in September.
- Eagles are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
- Eagles are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 home games.
- Eagles are 11-5 ATS in their last 16 games in Week 3.
- Eagles are 2-6 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
- Eagles are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
OU Trends
N.Y. Giants
- Under is 6-0 in Giants last 6 games following a ATS loss.
- Under is 6-0 in Giants last 6 games after scoring less than 15 points in their previous game.
- Under is 4-0 in Giants last 4 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
- Under is 5-1 in Giants last 6 games following a straight up loss.
- Under is 9-2 in Giants last 11 games overall.
- Under is 8-2 in Giants last 10 road games.
- Under is 4-1 in Giants last 5 games after allowing less than 150 yards passing in their previous game.
- Under is 4-1 in Giants last 5 games in September.
- Under is 9-3 in Giants last 12 vs. NFC.
- Under is 17-8 in Giants last 25 games on grass.
Philadelphia
- Under is 6-1 in Eagles last 7 games in Week 3.
- Over is 5-1 in Eagles last 6 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
- Over is 8-2 in Eagles last 10 vs. NFC East.
- Over is 21-6 in Eagles last 27 vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 7-2 in Eagles last 9 games in September.
- Under is 6-2 in Eagles last 8 home games.
- Over is 6-2 in Eagles last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
- Over is 28-11 in Eagles last 39 games following a ATS loss.
- Over is 5-2 in Eagles last 7 games overall.
- Under is 5-2 in Eagles last 7 vs. NFC.
- Over is 19-9 in Eagles last 28 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
- Over is 45-22 in Eagles last 67 games following a straight up loss.
Head to Head
- Under is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings in Philadelphia.
- Favorite is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings.
- Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
- Giants are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings in Philadelphia.
- Giants are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 meetings.
When: 9:30 AM ET, Sunday, September 24, 2017
Where: Wembley Stadium, London
Preview: Ravens vs. Jaguars
Gracenote
Sep 22, 2017
The Baltimore Ravens' blitzing defense looks to rattle Blake Bortles and the Jacksonville Jaguars when the two teams meet at Wembley Stadium in London on Sunday. Baltimore has notched four interceptions in each of its two games while allowing a total of 10 points on the way to a 2-0 record.
Jacksonville has also been led by its defense but the group that registered 10 sacks in its stunning season-opening win at Houston was limited to just one last time out in a 37-16 loss against Tennessee. The Jaguars were once again left to ponder their quarterback situation as Bortles threw two interceptions and lost a fumble and Jacksonville didn't score a touchdown until midway through the fourth quarter when the game was out of reach. The Ravens will apply plenty of pressure of their own as linebacker Terrell Suggs has three of their eight sacks on the season. While this will be Jacksonville's fifth straight year playing a game in London, it is the first for Baltimore.
TV: 9:30 a.m. ET. Livestream by on Yahoo.com. LINE: Ravens -3.5. O/U: 39.
ABOUT THE RAVENS (2-0): The Ravens, who are already without running back Danny Woodhead (hamstring), list Terrance West as questionable with a soft tissue injury. That could pose a problem for Baltimore, which has made an effort to run the ball and enters the contest ranked second in the league with 74 rushing attempts and tied for third with 293 yards on the ground. Joe Flacco has three touchdown passes and has completed 34 of 51 throws for 338 yards, but the Ravens' deep threats (Mike Wallace and Breshad Perriman) have been non-existent thus far, combining for three catches for just 20 yards receiving.
ABOUT THE JAGUARS (1-1): Rookie Leonard Fournette ranks fifth in the league with 140 rushing yards and has scored a touchdown in both games. His success is paramount to Doug Marrone's offensive designs as the Jaguars try to rein in the turnover-plagued Bortles, who threw the ball a career-low 21 times in the win against the Texans. "However, we can find ways to win, if it's throwing it 50 times or five times, I'm more than willing to do that and fine with it," Bortles said. "It's not, 'I'm mad because we're not throwing the ball enough.' It's not that. I couldn't care less."
EXTRA POINTS
1. The Ravens defeated the Jaguars 19-17 last season on a 54-yard field goal by Justin Tucker with just over a minute left to play.
2. Jaguars RB T.J. Yeldon has missed the last two games due to a hamstring injury and is questionable for Sunday.
3. Jaguars CB Jalen Ramsey is still nursing an ankle injury, but while he hasn't practiced in two weeks, he did play against the Titans.
PREDICTION: Ravens 20, Jaguars 17
Trends - Baltimore vs Jacksonville
ATS Trends
Baltimore
- Ravens are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games on grass.
- Ravens are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win.
- Ravens are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games in September.
- Ravens are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 vs. AFC.
- Ravens are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game.
- Ravens are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
- Ravens are 4-9-1 ATS in their last 14 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
- Ravens are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games in Week 3.
Jacksonville
- Jaguars are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
- Jaguars are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. AFC.
- Jaguars are 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing more than 30 points in their previous game.
- Jaguars are 19-43-2 ATS in their last 64 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
- Jaguars are 5-12-1 ATS in their last 18 games after allowing more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game.
- Jaguars are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games in Week 3.
- Jaguars are 7-19 ATS in their last 26 games in September.
- Jaguars are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games on grass.
OU Trends
Baltimore
- Under is 4-1 in Ravens last 5 games in September.
- Under is 10-3 in Ravens last 13 games following a ATS win.
- Over is 5-2 in Ravens last 7 games in Week 3.
Jacksonville
- Over is 4-1 in Jaguars last 5 games on grass.
- Over is 4-1 in Jaguars last 5 games following a double-digit loss at home.
- Over is 4-1 in Jaguars last 5 games following a straight up loss.
- Over is 9-3 in Jaguars last 12 games in September.
- Over is 9-4 in Jaguars last 13 games following a ATS loss.
Head to Head
- Under is 5-0-1 in the last 6 meetings.
- Underdog is 4-0 ATS in their last 4 meetings.
- Under is 5-1-1 in the last 7 meetings in Jacksonville.
- Home team is 6-2-1 ATS in their last 9 meetings.
- Ravens are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 meetings.
- Ravens are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 meetings in Jacksonville.
When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, September 24, 2017
Where: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina
Preview: Saints at Panthers
Gracenote
Sep 22, 2017
The Carolina Panthers have been dominant defensively through two games, but they’ll get a tougher test when they host the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. The Saints have struggled to an 0-2 start but still boast one of the league’s most productive offenses.
New Orleans ranks third in the NFL in total offense (386.5 yards per game), but the defense has been abysmal, allowing an average of 512.5 yards in losses to Minnesota and New England. "These guys are grown men, and they understand the sense of urgency we have to play with and we have to practice with now starting with two losses," New Orleans coach Sean Payton told reporters. The Panthers have been the opposite, as they’ve allowed a single field goal in each of their first two games and lead the league in total defense (196.5) but have been slow to get going offensively. The Panthers have controlled the series in recent years, winning four of the last five meetings.
TV: 1 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Panthers -5.5. O/U: 46.5
ABOUT THE SAINTS (0-2): New Orleans’ slow start certainly can’t be pinned on Drew Brees, who has passed for 647 yards and three touchdowns without an interception. The Saints need to give Brees more help on the ground, however, as they’ve totaled only 141 rushing yards in two games. The defense not only has struggled to stop both the run and the pass, but the Saints also have failed to force a single turnover thus far.
ABOUT THE PANTHERS (2-0): Carolina’s defense has been outstanding across the board, ranking second against the pass and sixth versus the run while leading the league in total defense and scoring defense. Cam Newton and the offense have yet to break 300 total yards, though, and managed only 255 in a 9-3 win over Buffalo last week. The Panthers will be without one of Newton’s favorite targets for several weeks with tight end Greg Olsen suffering a broken foot last week.
EXTRA POINTS
1. Panthers RB Jonathan Stewart needs 104 yards to surpass DeAngelo Williams (6,846) as the franchise’s all-time leading rusher.
2. Saints TE Coby Fleener has caught a touchdown pass in three consecutive games against the Panthers and two straight overall.
3. Carolina DE Mario Addison has recorded a sack in five straight home contests.
PREDICTION: Panthers 23, Saints 17
Trends - New Orleans at Carolina
ATS Trends
New Orleans
- Saints are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
- Saints are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing more than 30 points in their previous game.
- Saints are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
- Saints are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games on grass.
- Saints are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 road games.
- Saints are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 vs. NFC South.
- Saints are 10-3 ATS in their last 13 games following a straight up loss of more than 14 points.
- Saints are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 vs. NFC.
- Saints are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
- Saints are 36-17-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
- Saints are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games in September.
Carolina
- Panthers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS loss.
- Panthers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
- Panthers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games on grass.
- Panthers are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
- Panthers are 2-6-1 ATS in their last 9 games following a straight up win.
- Panthers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games.
- Panthers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games in Week 3.
- Panthers are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
- Panthers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after scoring less than 15 points in their previous game.
- Panthers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game.
- Panthers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 vs. NFC South.
- Panthers are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 250 total yards in their previous game.
OU Trends
New Orleans
- Over is 5-0 in Saints last 5 games overall.
- Over is 4-0 in Saints last 4 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
- Over is 4-0 in Saints last 4 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
- Over is 4-0 in Saints last 4 vs. NFC.
- Over is 4-0 in Saints last 4 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
- Over is 5-0 in Saints last 5 games following a straight up loss of more than 14 points.
- Over is 5-1 in Saints last 6 games in September.
- Over is 4-1 in Saints last 5 games after allowing more than 30 points in their previous game.
- Over is 4-1 in Saints last 5 games following a straight up loss.
- Under is 7-2 in Saints last 9 vs. a team with a winning record.
- Over is 3-1-1 in Saints last 5 games following a double-digit loss at home.
- Over is 8-3 in Saints last 11 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
- Over is 7-3 in Saints last 10 games following a ATS loss.
- Over is 7-3 in Saints last 10 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Carolina
- Under is 5-0-1 in Panthers last 6 games overall.
- Under is 4-0-1 in Panthers last 5 home games.
- Under is 5-0-1 in Panthers last 6 games on grass.
- Under is 3-0-1 in Panthers last 4 vs. NFC.
- Over is 7-1 in Panthers last 8 games after allowing less than 250 total yards in their previous game.
- Under is 5-1-1 in Panthers last 7 games following a straight up win.
- Under is 4-1-1 in Panthers last 6 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
- Under is 4-1 in Panthers last 5 games following a ATS loss.
- Under is 7-2 in Panthers last 9 games in Week 3.
- Under is 3-1-1 in Panthers last 5 vs. NFC South.
- Over is 18-7-2 in Panthers last 27 games after scoring less than 15 points in their previous game.
- Over is 5-2-1 in Panthers last 8 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game.
- Under is 17-7 in Panthers last 24 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
- Over is 11-5-1 in Panthers last 17 vs. a team with a losing record.
Head to Head
- Saints are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 meetings.
- Underdog is 5-0 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
- Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
- Under is 11-3 in the last 14 meetings in Carolina.
- Road team is 22-9 ATS in their last 31 meetings.
When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, September 24, 2017
Where: Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan
Preview: Falcons at Lions
Gracenote
Sep 22, 2017
The Atlanta Falcons look to continue their march through the NFC North when they visit the Detroit Lions in a matchup of undefeated teams on Sunday. The Falcons are 2-0 after posting wins over Chicago and Green Bay as they aim to return to the Super Bowl for the second straight year.
The Lions are 2-0 for the first time since 2011 and have been surprisingly tough on defense, especially against the run. “They've stepped up to the challenge for two weeks, but there's a third one looming, and a very good one at that,” Lions coach Jim Caldwell told reporters. "The minute you start talking about what you think you've gotten done in this league, you end up getting your ears kicked in." Atlanta’s balanced offense, which is led by quarterback Matt Ryan and running back Devonta Coleman, will provide a tougher challenge than the Lions have faced thus far. Ryan has torched Detroit for 507 yards with six touchdowns and one interception in the last two meetings.
TV: 1 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Falcons -3. O/U: 50.5
ABOUT THE FALCONS (2-0): Atlanta’s offense hasn’t been quite as explosive as it was a year ago, but the Falcons have been efficient and have yet to commit a turnover. After a sub-par effort running the ball against Chicago in Week 1, the Falcons got the ground game going against Green Bay as Freeman rushed for 84 yards and two touchdowns. Atlanta’s defense relies on a strong pass rush but will be without its top man in Vic Beasley Jr., who is sidelined with a hamstring injury.
ABOUT THE LIONS (2-0): Detroit ranks fourth against the run but has been susceptible versus the pass despite putting pressure on the quarterback. They’ve tried to take some pressure off their own signal-caller, however, and an improved ground game has made things easier for Matthew Stafford. The veteran has passed for a modest 414 yards through two games but is tied for the league lead with six touchdown tosses, and running back Ameer Abdullah recorded a career-high 86 rushing yards in Monday’s 24-10 win over the New York Giants.
EXTRA POINTS
1. Ryan has thrown a touchdown pass in 21 consecutive games, the longest active streak in the league.
2. In his past 15 home contests, Stafford has averaged 276.6 passing yards with 32 touchdowns and six interceptions.
3. Detroit WR Golden Tate has recorded at least six receptions in his last three home games.
PREDICTION: Lions 27, Falcons 24
Trends - Atlanta at Detroit
ATS Trends
Atlanta
- Falcons are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
- Falcons are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games in Week 3.
- Falcons are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
- Falcons are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
- Falcons are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 road games.
- Falcons are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 vs. NFC.
- Falcons are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games in September.
- Falcons are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 games following a straight up win.
- Falcons are 7-3 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
- Falcons are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
- Falcons are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Detroit
- Lions are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
- Lions are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win.
- Lions are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 home games.
- Lions are 19-7-1 ATS in their last 27 games after accumulating less than 150 yards passing in their previous game.
- Lions are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games following a straight up win.
- Lions are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games overall.
- Lions are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 vs. NFC.
- Lions are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games on fieldturf.
- Lions are 4-12-1 ATS in their last 17 games in Week 3.
- Lions are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game.
- Lions are 0-4 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
OU Trends
Atlanta
- Over is 8-0-1 in Falcons last 9 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
- Over is 5-0-1 in Falcons last 6 games following a ATS win.
- Over is 6-0-1 in Falcons last 7 games after scoring more than 30 points in their previous game.
- Over is 4-0 in Falcons last 4 games in Week 3.
- Over is 7-0 in Falcons last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
- Over is 13-2-1 in Falcons last 16 vs. NFC.
- Over is 17-3-1 in Falcons last 21 games overall.
- Over is 5-1 in Falcons last 6 games in September.
- Over is 13-3 in Falcons last 16 games on fieldturf.
- Over is 12-3-1 in Falcons last 16 games following a straight up win.
- Over is 4-1 in Falcons last 5 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
- Under is 4-1-1 in Falcons last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
- Under is 7-2 in Falcons last 9 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
- Under is 53-24-4 in Falcons last 81 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Detroit
- Under is 8-0 in Lions last 8 games following a straight up win.
- Under is 7-0 in Lions last 7 games following a ATS win.
- Over is 4-1 in Lions last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
- Under is 10-3 in Lions last 13 games overall.
- Under is 10-3 in Lions last 13 games on fieldturf.
- Under is 21-7 in Lions last 28 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
- Under is 6-2 in Lions last 8 vs. a team with a winning record.
- Under is 8-3 in Lions last 11 vs. NFC.
- Over is 33-15-3 in Lions last 51 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game.
Head to Head
- Falcons are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 meetings.
- Under is 6-0 in the last 6 meetings in Detroit.
- Under is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings.
- Falcons are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings in Detroit.
- Underdog is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, September 24, 2017
Where: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
Preview: Dolphins at Jets
Gracenote
Sep 22, 2017
The Miami Dolphins swept the season series with the New York Jets last year and look to continue the streak with a power running game led by Jay Ajayi when the two teams meet in New Jersey on Sunday. Ajayi rushed for 122 yards in the Dolphins' season-opening win against San Diego and is poised for another big game against the Jets, who rank last in the NFL against the rush, allowing a whopping 185 yards per game.
New Jets CEO Christopher Johnson tried to dispel the notion that his team isn't actually trying to win this season in order to gain the top pick in next year's draft. "We definitely are not tanking." Johnson told reporters during the week while adding that he is excited about the future, yet realistic about the present. The time is now for Miami, which opened the season with a 19-17 win over the Chargers aided by a missed field goal in the game's final seconds. Jay Cutler, who was on the Jets' radar after they released Ryan Fitzpatrick in the offseason, made his Miami debut against Los Angeles by throwing for 230 yards and a touchdown.
TV: 1 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Dolphins -6. O/U: 42.
ABOUT THE DOLPHINS (1-0): Cutler finished 24-of-33 passing without a turnover and Cody Parkey hit his fourth field goal from 54 yards with 1:05 to play to lift the Dolphins to the road win last week. Miami will play without star linebacker Lawrence Timmons, who was suspended indefinitely by the team after failing to show up for Sunday's game due to undisclosed "personal reasons." Wide receiver Jarvis Landry, who despite battling a knee issue, was in sync with Cutler, hauling in 13 of his 15 targets on the day -- which was tops in the league last week.
ABOUT THE JETS (0-2): New York was hammered at Oakland 45-20 last week, surrendering 180 yards on the ground on 27 carries. The Jets were incensed by Raiders running back Marshall Lynch, who was seen dancing on the sidelines in the second half, but linebacker Jordan Jenkins blamed his own team for its shortcomings. "That's football. When you perform like that, when you beat a team out like they did to us, you got to celebrate. It (stinks) being on the losing end of it. But that's football," Jenkins said. Jermaine Kearse was the lone offensive star for New York, hauling in two touchdown passes from Josh McCown.
EXTRA POINTS
1. Timmons had made 101 consecutive starts for the Dolphins and will be replaced by Rey Maualuga, who the team signed in August.
2. Ajayi rushed for 162 yards on 43 carries with one touchdown against the Jets last season.
3. The Jets had high aspirations for running back Bilal Powell heading into the season but the seven-year pro has just 35 yards on 13 carries after two games.
PREDICTION: Dolphins 30, Jets 14
Trends - Miami at N.Y. Jets
ATS Trends
Miami
- Dolphins are 6-1 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
- Dolphins are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
- Dolphins are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. AFC East.
- Dolphins are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games following a ATS win.
- Dolphins are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 road games.
- Dolphins are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up win.
- Dolphins are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 vs. AFC.
- Dolphins are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games overall.
- Dolphins are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games in September.
- Dolphins are 6-22 ATS in their last 28 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
- Dolphins are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games on fieldturf.
- Dolphins are 1-6-1 ATS in their last 8 games in Week 3.
N.Y. Jets
- Jets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
- Jets are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game.
- Jets are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
- Jets are 1-5 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
- Jets are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games in September.
- Jets are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 vs. AFC.
OU Trends
Miami
- Over is 5-0 in Dolphins last 5 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
- Over is 6-0 in Dolphins last 6 vs. AFC East.
- Over is 5-0 in Dolphins last 5 games in Week 3.
- Over is 5-1 in Dolphins last 6 games following a straight up win.
- Over is 8-2 in Dolphins last 10 games following a ATS win.
- Over is 7-2 in Dolphins last 9 vs. AFC.
- Over is 9-3 in Dolphins last 12 games overall.
- Over is 6-2 in Dolphins last 8 vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 24-10 in Dolphins last 34 games on fieldturf.
- Over is 13-6 in Dolphins last 19 games in September.
N.Y. Jets
- Under is 5-0 in Jets last 5 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
- Under is 5-0 in Jets last 5 games after allowing more than 30 points in their previous game.
- Over is 5-0-1 in Jets last 6 games after allowing more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game.
- Under is 7-1-1 in Jets last 9 games following a ATS loss.
- Under is 4-1 in Jets last 5 vs. AFC East.
- Over is 16-4 in Jets last 20 games in Week 3.
- Under is 7-2-1 in Jets last 10 games following a straight up loss.
- Under is 3-1-1 in Jets last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Head to Head
- Favorite is 4-0 ATS in their last 4 meetings.
- Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
- Under is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in New York.
- Road team is 14-6-1 ATS in their last 21 meetings.
- Dolphins are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 meetings.
When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, September 24, 2017
Where: U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Preview: Buccaneers at Vikings
Gracenote
Sep 22, 2017
Mystery surrounds the Minnesota Vikings this week as they have yet to name a starting quarterback for their home contest against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. Sam Bradford missed last week's loss to Pittsburgh due to a knee injury but has been a limited participant in practice this week and could be ready for Tampa Bay.
Bradford was the NFC Offensive Player of the Week after throwing for 346 yards and three touchdowns in a season-opening win over New Orleans but was replaced last week by Case Keenum, who completed 20-of-37 passes for 167 yards. Keenum may not be a bad option for Minnesota on Sunday, however, as he helped defeat the Buccaneers each of the last two seasons while starting for the Los Angeles Rams. After being forced to wait a week to start the season thanks to Hurricane Irma, Tampa Bay rolled to a 29-7 triumph over Chicago last Sunday. The Buccaneers put forth a strong defensive effort, forcing four turnovers while allowing a total of 20 yards on 16 rushes.
TV: 1 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Vikings -2. O/U: 41
ABOUT THE BUCCANEERS (1-0): DeSean Jackson made only three catches for 39 yards in his debut for Tampa Bay but has had 14 receptions for 315 yards and two touchdowns in his last two contests against the Vikings. Minnesota also will have to pay close attention to Mike Evans, who ranks third in the NFC with 2,620 receiving yards since 2015 - including 93 in last week's victory. Defensive tackle Gerald McCoy was a limited participant in Thursday's practice after sitting out the day before with an ankle injury.
ABOUT THE VIKINGS (1-1): Minnesota is hoping to get the better of Tampa Bay via the ground game, as Dalvin Cook (191 yards) leads the NFC in rushing, Jerick McKinnon has scored three touchdowns over his last four home games and C.J. Ham registered his first rushing TD last week. Defensive end Everson Griffen has created problems for opponents and looks to continue doing so after registering his ninth career multi-sack performance with two against the Steelers and one in each of his last two meetings with the Buccaneers. Griffen ranks fifth in the league with 31.5 sacks since 2014, while Harrison Smith leads NFL safeties with 6.5 in that span.
EXTRA POINTS
1. Cook is averaging 5.6 yards per carry.
2. Buccaneers CB Brent Grimes leads the NFL with 67 passes defended since the start of the 2013 season.
3. Keenum threw four touchdown passes and just one interception in his two wins over Tampa Bay.
PREDICTION: Buccaneers 24, Vikings 20
Trends - Tampa Bay at Minnesota
ATS Trends
Tampa Bay
- Buccaneers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win.
- Buccaneers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game.
- Buccaneers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS win.
- Buccaneers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 road games.
- Buccaneers are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games overall.
- Buccaneers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 vs. NFC.
- Buccaneers are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
- Buccaneers are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games in September.
- Buccaneers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win of more than 14 points.
- Buccaneers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games in Week 3.
Minnesota
- Vikings are 9-0 ATS in their last 9 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
- Vikings are 9-1 ATS in their last 10 games after accumulating less than 250 total yards in their previous game.
- Vikings are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games in September.
- Vikings are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss.
- Vikings are 21-6 ATS in their last 27 games on fieldturf.
- Vikings are 23-7 ATS in their last 30 home games.
- Vikings are 21-8 ATS in their last 29 games following a straight up loss.
- Vikings are 21-8 ATS in their last 29 games after accumulating less than 150 yards passing in their previous game.
- Vikings are 7-3-2 ATS in their last 12 games in Week 3.
- Vikings are 35-16 ATS in their last 51 games following a straight up loss of more than 14 points.
- Vikings are 39-18 ATS in their last 57 games overall.
- Vikings are 17-8 ATS in their last 25 vs. NFC.
- Vikings are 1-4 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
OU Trends
Tampa Bay
- Under is 4-0 in Buccaneers last 4 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
- Under is 4-0-1 in Buccaneers last 5 games following a straight up win.
- Under is 6-1-1 in Buccaneers last 8 games overall.
- Under is 5-1 in Buccaneers last 6 vs. NFC.
- Under is 4-1-1 in Buccaneers last 6 games following a ATS win.
- Over is 9-3-1 in Buccaneers last 13 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game.
- Over is 5-2 in Buccaneers last 7 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
- Under is 17-7 in Buccaneers last 24 games following a straight up win of more than 14 points.
Minnesota
- Over is 4-0 in Vikings last 4 games following a straight up loss.
- Under is 4-0 in Vikings last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
- Under is 5-1 in Vikings last 6 games after accumulating less than 250 total yards in their previous game.
- Over is 5-1 in Vikings last 6 games following a ATS loss.
- Under is 4-1 in Vikings last 5 games in Week 3.
- Under is 7-2 in Vikings last 9 games after scoring less than 15 points in their previous game.
- Under is 16-5 in Vikings last 21 vs. a team with a winning record.
- Under is 9-3 in Vikings last 12 games in September.
- Under is 15-5-1 in Vikings last 21 games after accumulating less than 150 yards passing in their previous game.
- Over is 5-2 in Vikings last 7 vs. NFC.
- Under is 19-9-1 in Vikings last 29 games following a straight up loss of more than 14 points.
Head to Head
- Buccaneers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 meetings.
- Underdog is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
- Road team is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
Mike Francesca (5-1 YTD)
Colts +1
Pack -9
Giants +6
When: 12:00 PM ET, Sunday, September 24, 2017
Where: Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field, East Hartford, Connecticut
Preview: East Carolina at Connecticut
Gracenote
Sep 21, 2017
East Carolina will have Thomas Sirk back under center when it visits Connecticut in the American Athletic Conference opener for both teams Sunday. Sirk sat out with a concussion as the struggling Pirates watched No. 13 Virginia Tech score the final 57 points in a 64-17 loss.
The Huskies were also hammered last week, falling at Virginia 38-18 as the Cavaliers' Kurt Benkert threw for a program-record 455 yards. "There were some good things that happened (against Virginia) but there were a lot of bad things,” Connecticut coach Randy Edsall told reporters. East Carolina defeated the Huskies 41-3 last season as the home team won for the third straight time in the series. Sunday's game was originally scheduled for Nov. 4, but moved as part of a shake-up to get UConn's postponed game with South Florida back on the schedule.
TV: Noon, ET, ESPNU. LINE: UConn -4.5
ABOUT EAST CAROLINA (0-3): East Carolina raced out to a shocking 17-7 lead against Virginia Tech last week before collapsing and the Pirates have been outscored 154-51 so far, also losing to James Madison and West Virginia. Sirk, a dual-threat in the backfield, passed concussion protocol before last week's game but the team elected to hold the Duke graduate transfer out another week. “Coming off what could have been a concussion (at West Virginia) and me going through the protocol and making sure I passed everything, just made a decision that I didn’t want to jump in there too soon and maybe be out three or four games or maybe the rest of the season, so I think it was a smart move,” Sirk told reporters.
ABOUT UCONN (1-1): Bryant Shirreffs was 18-for-26 passing for 227 yards and led the Huskies with 90 yards rushing on 14 carries against the Cavaliers. The Huskies have gotten very little out of senior running back Arkeel Newsome, who was one of the nation's leading all-purpose backs last season. Newsome has rushed 14 times for 17 yards on the season and has five catches for 85 yards without a touchdown.
EXTRA POINTS
1. UConn has lost seven straight games against FBS schools with its last victory coming against Cincinnati at home in October 8, 2016.
2. Huskies RB Nate Hopkins rushed for 130 yards and scored three touchdowns in the team's season opener against Holy Cross but gained only 34 yards on 10 carries without a score against Virginia.
3. East Carolina S Tim Irvin left last week's game with an ankle injury but will play Sunday.
PREDICTION: UConn 20, East Carolina 17
Trends - East Carolina at Connecticut
ATS Trends
East Carolina
- Pirates are 8-20 ATS in their last 28 games on grass.
- Pirates are 9-27 ATS in their last 36 games overall.
- Pirates are 7-22 ATS in their last 29 games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points.
- Pirates are 5-18 ATS in their last 23 games following a ATS loss.
- Pirates are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.
- Pirates are 3-14 ATS in their last 17 games following a straight up loss.
- Pirates are 4-20 ATS in their last 24 conference games.
- Pirates are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
- Pirates are 1-10 ATS in their last 11 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
- Pirates are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a double-digit loss at home.
- Pirates are 0-7 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game.
- Pirates are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
- Pirates are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
- Pirates are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games in September.
- Pirates are 0-7 ATS in their last 7 road games.
Connecticut
- Huskies are 11-5 ATS in their last 16 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
- Huskies are 8-21-1 ATS in their last 30 games on grass.
- Huskies are 14-37-1 ATS in their last 52 games overall.
- Huskies are 9-26-2 ATS in their last 37 games following a ATS loss.
- Huskies are 5-15-1 ATS in their last 21 home games.
- Huskies are 7-22-1 ATS in their last 30 games following a straight up loss.
- Huskies are 6-19-2 ATS in their last 27 games in September.
- Huskies are 11-38-2 ATS in their last 51 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
- Huskies are 6-22 ATS in their last 28 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.
- Huskies are 4-19-3 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
- Huskies are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
- Huskies are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 conference games.
OU Trends
East Carolina
- Under is 4-1 in Pirates last 5 road games.
- Over is 8-2 in Pirates last 10 games in September.
- Over is 4-1 in Pirates last 5 games following a straight up loss.
- Over is 4-1 in Pirates last 5 games following a ATS loss.
- Under is 11-3 in Pirates last 14 conference games.
- Under is 7-3 in Pirates last 10 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Connecticut
- Under is 6-1 in Huskies last 7 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.
- Under is 5-1 in Huskies last 6 vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 5-1 in Huskies last 6 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
- Under is 19-7 in Huskies last 26 home games.
- Under is 19-7 in Huskies last 26 games following a straight up loss.
- Under is 5-2 in Huskies last 7 games overall.
- Under is 15-6 in Huskies last 21 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
- Under is 10-4 in Huskies last 14 games on grass.
- Under is 19-8 in Huskies last 27 games following a ATS loss.
- Under is 9-4 in Huskies last 13 conference games.
Head to Head
No trends available.
NFL opening line report: Cowboys open as 3.5-point road favorites at Cardinals
Patrick Everson
Monday Night Football is now in the books and we’re on our way to Week 3 of the NFL season. We check in on the opening lines for four noteworthy games, with insights from Scott Cooley, odds consultant for offshore sportsbook Bookmaker.eu.
Houston Texans at New England Patriots (-12)
New England got a lot of its offensive mojo back in Week 2, but also lost stud tight end Rob Gronkowski to a groin injury, though it’s not considered serious. The Patriots (1-1 SU and ATS) raced out to a 30-13 halftime lead and coasted past New Orleans 36-20 victory Sunday as a 5.5-point road favorite.
Houston (1-1 SU and ATS) also bounced back from a poor season opener, though it has managed just 20 total points over two games. The Texans traveled to Cincinnati for the Thursday nighter and nabbed a 13-9 upset as a 5-point underdog.
“We were forced to inflate this number some, as the public knows well the disparity in these offenses,” Cooley said. “But it will be interesting to see how the Pats handle a top-flight defense, because they didn’t exactly impress against a great Chiefs defense (with Eric Berry) in their opener. Of course on the flip side, Bill Belichick eats rookie quarterbacks for breakfast.”
Early action certainly points to that, as Bookmaker.eu’s opening line of Pats -12 was up to 13 by late Sunday night.
Oakland Raiders at Washington Redskins (+3.5)
Oakland is out of the gate 2-0 SU and ATS as it preps for its second long road trip in the first three weeks, this time for the Sunday night game. The Raiders, who opened with a win at Nashville, drubbed the New York Jets 45-20 Sunday as a healthy 14-point home chalk.
Washington bounced back from a season-opening home loss to Philadelphia by escaping Los Angeles with a 27-20 victory over the Rams as a 3-point road ‘dog.
“I think the Redskins were better represented this week than what they put forth in their opener. That said, this is a very good-looking Raiders squad,” Cooley said. “There’s a reason smart bettors were pouring money on this team to win the Super Bowl during the offseason. Action should lean toward Oakland.”
Dallas Cowboys at Arizona Cardinals (+3.5)
Dallas got an early-season reality check on its Sunday visit to the Mile High City. In a game delayed an hour during the first half due to lightning, the Cowboys (1-1 SU and ATS) had little thunder on offense or defense, losing to Denver 42-17 laying 2.5 points.
Arizona rebounded from a season-opening setback at Detroit, but just barely. The Cardinals (1-1 SU, 0-2 ATS) were again on the road and needed overtime to dispatch undermanned Indianapolis 16-13 giving 7 points.
“Dallas’ defense was certainly exposed at Denver, but it’s not as if Arizona has done anything to impress us early in this season,” Cooley said of the Week 3 Monday night contest. “We know the public is going to be all over the Cowboys to bounce back, so expect the line to trend that way.”
Atlanta Falcons at Detroit Lions (no line)
Defending NFC champion Atlanta (2-0 SU, 1-1 ATS) christened its new stadium in style in the Week 2 Sunday nighter. The Falcons jumped all over Green Bay early en route to a 34-23 victory as a 3-point home fave.
Detroit still has some Week 2 work to do, traveling to face the New York Giants tonight, Bookmaker.eu is holding off on posting the line for this Week 3 clash. The Lions opened the year with a 35-23 home win over Arizona as a 2.5-point pup.
“The creation of this line will somewhat be predicated on each team’s performance in Week 2,” Cooley said ahead of Atlanta’s Sunday night victory. “If there aren’t any major injuries on Sunday and Monday night, and nothing looks out of sorts, we’ll look to open the Lions as very small underdogs. And they’ll be live in the eyes of some bettors.”
NFL Week 3 lines that make you go hmmm...
Peter Korner
Longtime Las Vegas oddsmaker Peter Korner sizes up this week’s NFL schedule and picks out some of the lines making him go “hmmm...” in Week 3, including a rare situation in which the Browns are actually laying chalk on the road in their Sunday matchup against the hapless Colts and it may not be enough.
Cleveland Browns at Indianapolis Colts (+1, 40.5)
Cleveland visits Indianapolis this week in a pairing of 0-2 teams both looking for positive signs.
If there's one thing to notice about each team thus far, Cleveland has been playing with a bit more fire, but certainly has played superior teams as compared to Indianapolis. Why this line stands at a mere -1 is questionable. Expect this line to move into the -2, -2.5 range before this one gets underway.
In a game that will be starving for points (Under 40.5 anyone?), the Browns should dominate this game at the line, as the Colts are certainly not striking fear into anyone’s defensive scheme. Cleveland is supposed to be improving from last season and this is a game they should win. With such a low spread, that’s all you’re asking them to do.
The Colts have looked awful so far against the lowly Rams and gave their second game away with some late horrendous play. It’s not the kind of play that inspires a team to improve the following week. The Colts aren’t looking at this game as a “must-win” game. They know they’re in for a long season, but improvements may be their only catalyst. I see this game as a “must-win” for Cleveland who has some expectations riding along in this one.
If you like the Browns, get this early in the week. If you somehow see a glimmer of hope with the Colts, wait until Sunday for your best number.
Miami Dolphins at New York Jets (-6, 41)
Miami visits the New York on a Sunday home opener for the Jets which may prove to be cringeworthy to watch.
The Dolphins did not have the luxury of having one game in their pockets when they faced the Chargers last week and yet, pulled out the win in Los Angeles shaking off some rust in the meantime. The Jets fell apart defensively against the Raiders in giving up a whopping 45 points and dropping to 0-2 for the season to start.
Usually there’s a good reason for a visiting team to be favored by six points on the road. Either the away team is exceptionally good or the home team is exceptionally not-so-good. I think the latter may be applied here.
Though the standing six is a high price tag to lay at first look, you might just be wondering who will exactly take the Jets even at this level? It's hard to see where New York money is going to come in hard and heavy at post. The most likely scenario will be a slow, steady stream of Dolphin cash which should drive this up to the -6 or -6.5 level before this gets underway. Jump on Miami early as you can and wait if you’re a true believer in New York.
Oakland Raiders at Washington (-3, 54)
On Sunday night, Oakland will be playing at Washington.
If you like the Raiders, we’re blessed to have this spread toeing the key three at his point. This, we know, will translate into a number that won’t move for a while. This line was created with perception over true value. Oddsmakers know the threshold of the betting public and the classic marquee matchup on a Sunday night with the home team as the underdog is a strong draw to casual bettors every time.
Why make the line higher when you can get the same handle right at -3?
The Raiders are playing like they did last year before the Carr injury. Now that’s he’s returned, so has the Oakland swagger. Though this is billed as a high scoring game, most of this should be on the Raiders scoreboard. The key three becomes less a factor the higher the total, when touchdowns reign more than field goals. Oakland has scored 71 points already in two games.
Eventually, this number will probably stay on the -3 with a money line to lay for a while. But you can bet that bookmakers will be very heavy on Oakland when this kicks off. This line deserves to be in the -4 range so there’s value in the favorite here.
Wiseguys are advising that these Week 3 NFL lines are going to move
Game to bet on now
Kansas City at Los Angeles Chargers (+2.5)
Smart bettors have already taken advantage in this one. The line opened at Chargers +3.5 in many places, and has been bet down to +2.5 – which means that wagerers might be able to win both ways if the Chiefs wind up winning by a field goal. And that’s very possible. All that aside, Kansas City needs this one to keep pace with Denver and Oakland in the ultra-strong AFC West.
In fact, it’s imperative that the Chiefs avoid any leaks over the next three weeks because of a sadistic five-game (Pittsburgh, Oakland, Denver, Dallas, Giants) gauntlet that stares them in the face stating in mid-October. Now’s the time to take advantage of the Chargers, who are reeling after losing in their home opener to Miami before a lot of empty seats in their first game since moving from San Diego.
Game to wait on
Houston Texans at New England Patriots (-13)
Heavy line on this game, the product of the Texans’ poor offensive performance in Cincinnati last Thursday and the Patriots’ 36-point output at New Orleans on Sunday. And also lots of uncertainty, especially considering the Patriots’ mounting injury problems on both sides of the ball. Just when NE seemed to have figured out what to do in Julian Edelman’s absence, other wideouts have gone down, further reducing Tom Brady’s options.
Now comes word that LB/DE Dont’a Hightower (hurt knee in the opener vs. KC) has been seen by Dr. James Andrews – and it’s rarely good when your name and Andrews are mentioned in the same sentence. Might be a good idea to cool on this one until the injury reports are announced and we get some kind of idea what the Pats will have on the field.
Total to watch
Oakland Raiders at Washington (53.5)
It looks like the Raiders are going to have one of their best teams in recent memory just as they get set to jump ship to Las Vegas. The competition (Titans, Jets) hasn’t put up much of a fight, but it’s the NFL and the Raiders have 71 points on the board through two games. Derek Carr is off to a terrific start (5 TD passes and the third-ranked QB) through two games, and Washington has not shown a lot so far this season. Washington is average offensively, but should put some points on the board in what has the look and feel of a high-scoring game unless there are significant weather issues.
NFL
Long Sheet
Week 3
Sunday, September 24
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BALTIMORE (2 - 0) vs. JACKSONVILLE (1 - 1) - 9/24/2017, 9:30 AM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
JACKSONVILLE is 1-0 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 INDIANAPOLIS (0 - 2) - 9/24/2017, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) after 2 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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PITTSBURGH (2 - 0) at CHICAGO (0 - 2) - 9/24/2017, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 38-22 ATS (+13.8 Units) in home games after 2 or more consecutive losses since 1992.
PITTSBURGH is 101-71 ATS (+22.9 Units) as a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points since 1992.
CHICAGO is 46-72 ATS (-33.2 Units) in all games where the total is between 42.5 and 49 points since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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MIAMI (1 - 0) at NY JETS (0 - 2) - 9/24/2017, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 46-68 ATS (-28.8 Units) as a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points since 1992.
MIAMI is 70-96 ATS (-35.6 Units) versus division opponents since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
NY JETS is 2-1 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
NY JETS is 2-2 straight up against MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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DENVER (2 - 0) at BUFFALO (1 - 1) - 9/24/2017, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUFFALO is 42-24 ATS (+15.6 Units) in a home game where the total is between 38.5 and 42 points since 1992.
DENVER is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in September games over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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HOUSTON (1 - 1) at NEW ENGLAND (1 - 1) - 9/24/2017, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW ENGLAND is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) as a favorite of 10 or more points over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ENGLAND is 17-4 ATS (+12.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ENGLAND is 17-4 ATS (+12.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ENGLAND is 16-4 ATS (+11.6 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ENGLAND is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ENGLAND is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ENGLAND is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in all games where the total is between 42.5 and 49 points over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ENGLAND is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ENGLAND is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ENGLAND is 26-13 ATS (+11.7 Units) against AFC South division opponents since 1992.
NEW ENGLAND is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) in games played on turf over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ENGLAND is 3-0 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
NEW ENGLAND is 3-0 straight up against HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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NEW ORLEANS (0 - 2) at CAROLINA (2 - 0) - 9/24/2017, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CAROLINA is 79-55 ATS (+18.5 Units) in all games where the total is between 42.5 and 49 points since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ORLEANS is 4-0 against the spread versus CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
CAROLINA is 3-1 straight up against NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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TAMPA BAY (1 - 0) at MINNESOTA (1 - 1) - 9/24/2017, 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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ATLANTA (2 - 0) at DETROIT (2 - 0) - 9/24/2017, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 130-169 ATS (-55.9 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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NY GIANTS (0 - 2) at PHILADELPHIA (1 - 1) - 9/24/2017, 1:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 3-1 against the spread versus NY GIANTS over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 3-1 straight up against NY GIANTS over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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SEATTLE (1 - 1) at TENNESSEE (1 - 1) - 9/24/2017, 4:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TENNESSEE is 47-27 ATS (+17.3 Units) in non-conference games since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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KANSAS CITY (2 - 0) at LA CHARGERS (0 - 2) - 9/24/2017, 4:25 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games versus division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
LA CHARGERS is 2-2 against the spread versus KANSAS CITY over the last 3 seasons
KANSAS CITY is 4-0 straight up against LA CHARGERS 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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CINCINNATI (0 - 2) at GREEN BAY (1 - 1) - 9/24/2017, 4:25 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GREEN BAY is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) as a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points over the last 3 seasons.
GREEN BAY is 117-88 ATS (+20.2 Units) in home games since 1992.
GREEN BAY is 117-88 ATS (+20.2 Units) in home lined games since 1992.
GREEN BAY is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) in all games where the total is between 42.5 and 49 points over the last 3 seasons.
GREEN BAY is 182-127 ATS (+42.3 Units) in games played on a grass field since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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OAKLAND (2 - 0) at WASHINGTON (1 - 1) - 9/24/2017, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in games where the line is +3 to -3 over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 83-113 ATS (-41.3 Units) in home games since 1992.
WASHINGTON is 83-113 ATS (-41.3 Units) in home lined games since 1992.
WASHINGTON is 83-113 ATS (-41.3 Units) in home games in games played on a grass field since 1992.
WASHINGTON is 13-31 ATS (-21.1 Units) in home games in September games since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
NFL
Week 3
Trend Report
Sunday, September 24
10:30 AM
BALTIMORE vs. JACKSONVILLE
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Baltimore's last 5 games when playing Jacksonville
Baltimore is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Jacksonville
Jacksonville is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Jacksonville's last 7 games when playing at home against Baltimore
2:00 PM
DENVER vs. BUFFALO
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Denver's last 6 games when playing on the road against Buffalo
Denver is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Buffalo
Buffalo is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Buffalo is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
2:00 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. CHICAGO
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Pittsburgh's last 10 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Chicago
Chicago is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
Chicago is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
2:00 PM
CLEVELAND vs. INDIANAPOLIS
Cleveland is 2-9-1 ATS in its last 12 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Cleveland's last 8 games on the road
Indianapolis is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Indianapolis is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
2:00 PM
NY GIANTS vs. PHILADELPHIA
NY Giants are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
NY Giants are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against NY Giants
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 7 games when playing at home against NY Giants
2:00 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. MINNESOTA
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games
Tampa Bay is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Minnesota
Minnesota is 15-6 SU in its last 21 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games
2:00 PM
ATLANTA vs. DETROIT
Atlanta is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Atlanta's last 7 games when playing Detroit
Detroit is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Detroit is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Atlanta
2:00 PM
HOUSTON vs. NEW ENGLAND
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Houston's last 10 games
Houston is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against New England
The total has gone OVER in 7 of New England's last 9 games when playing Houston
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New England's last 5 games
2:00 PM
MIAMI vs. NY JETS
Miami is 9-3-1 ATS in its last 13 games
Miami is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Jets
NY Jets are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of the NY Jets last 6 games
2:00 PM
NEW ORLEANS vs. CAROLINA
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Orleans's last 5 games
New Orleans is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Carolina is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Carolina is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against New Orleans
5:05 PM
SEATTLE vs. TENNESSEE
Seattle is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Seattle is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Tennessee
Tennessee is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Seattle
Tennessee is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Seattle
5:25 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. LOS ANGELES
Kansas City is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas City's last 5 games on the road
Los Angeles is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Los Angeles's last 6 games when playing Kansas City
5:25 PM
CINCINNATI vs. GREEN BAY
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cincinnati's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Green Bay's last 16 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Green Bay's last 6 games at home
9:30 PM
OAKLAND vs. WASHINGTON
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland's last 5 games on the road
Oakland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone OVER in 17 of Washington's last 23 games
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Oakland
NFL
Week 3
Sunday's games
Ravens (2-0) vs Jaguars (1-1) (@ London)— Baltimore forced 10 turnovers (+7) in winning first two games vs divisional foes; three of their five TD drives have been 40 or less yards. Ravens’ offense has started 10 drives 75+ yards from goal line, has only one TD, one FG, so their defense has been setting everything up. Jaguars won SU as underdogs in their last two London games; they split first two games this year, with turnovers dominating both games. Jax is 9-7 vs spread in last 16 games as an underdog. Teams split last six meetings; their games the last two years were decided by total of 3 points. Last two years, Ravens are 2-8-1 vs spread as a non-divisional favorite; they host rival Steelers next week.
Browns (0-2) @ Colts (0-2)—Cleveland is a road favorite for just 2nd time in last 4+ years; over last decade, Browns are 5-2 vs spread as a road fave. Last 4+ years, AFC North teams are 10-20 vs spread as road faves. Browns faced Big Ben/Flacco in first two games; they drop way down in class here, facing Colts’ QB Brissett, who is 0-2 as an NFL starter, scoring 0-13 points in those games. Indy lost its first two games, scoring 9-13 points; they scored two TD’s on 25 drives, with 13 3/outs. Rookie QB Kizer got yanked from his first NFL road start; Browns are 5-24 on 3rd down so far this season. Indy is 7-1 vs Browns, with last two wins by total of five points. Cleveland’s only series win was here in 2011. 4 of last 6 series totals were 30 or less.
Steelers (2-0) @ Bears (0-2)— In first two games, Steelers faced rookie QB Kizer, backup QB Keenum; hard to tell much about their defense yet. Steelers are only 8-26 on 3rd down; three of their four TD drives were 75+ yards. Last 2+ years, Pitt is 10-7 vs spread as a road favorite; last 8+ years, they’re 20-13 vs spread vs NFC teams. Last 4+ years, AFC North teams are 10-20 vs spread as road favorites. Chicago turned ball over four times in 29-7 loss in Tampa LW; Bucs’ TD drives were 13-35 yards, plus Tampa defense scored a TD. Pitt has 23 penalties for 221 yards in first two games; they need to clean that up. Steelers lost last two games with Chicago 17-14/40-23; their last win in Chicago was in ’95. How long before rookie QB Trubisky plays for Bears?
Dolphins (1-0) @ Jets (0-2)— Miami is 4-2 vs spread in last six games as a road favorite; they’re 4-11 vs spread in last 15 AFC East road tilts. Jets won last five series games, taking last two played here by 18-21 points. Gang Green won/covered five of last seven home openers. Fish survived their opener in LA last week when Chargers missed last-minute 44-yard FG to win it; Miami kicked FG’s on all three red zone drives, but Cutler was 24-34/225 passing and they didn’t turn ball over. Jets allowed nine TD’s in first two games, with six drives of 77+ yards; opponents are 16-29 on 3rd down. Since 2013, New York is 10-5 vs spread as a home dog; last four years, they’re 8-4 vs spread in AFC East home games.
Broncos (2-0) @ Bills (1-1)— First road game for Denver squad that ran ball for 318 yards, converted 17-30 on 3rd down in pair of home wins. Since 2011, Broncos are 20-10-1 vs spread as a road favorite; they’re 9-4–2 in last 15 games where spread was 3 or less points. Buffalo allowed only one TD in its first two games; they were held to 176 yards in 9-3 loss in Charlotte LW- they lost field position by 5-10 yards in first two games. Denver won six of last eight series games; last meeting was in 2014. Broncos won three of last four visits here; last one was in ’11. Denver won/covered six of last seven road openers. Last 2+ years, AFC West non-divisional road favorites are 13-3-1 vs spread.
Texans (1-1) @ Patriots (1-1)— These teams practiced together for few days this summer; they do lot of same stuff, Patriots just do it a lot better. Houston passed for only 98 yards in rookie QB Watson’s first NFL start, but he didn’t turn ball over and had a 49-yard TD run, their only TD of game. Texans are 8-11-1 as road underdogs under O’Brien- they’re 4-11 in last 15 non-divisional road games. New England allowed 700 passing yards in winning first two games, but against veteran QB’s; doubtful Watson can exploit that weakness. Patriots won last six series games, hammering Texans 27-0 in game LY that Brady sat out; they then waxed Houston 34-16 in playoffs. Texans are 0-5 in Foxboro, with 13 points the closest of the five games.
Saints (0-2) @ Panthers (2-0)— New Orleans is 0-2 for 4th year in row; loss here makes them 0-3 for 3rd year in row, which is bad for job security. Saints allowed 1,025 total yards, 777 thru air in first two games without forcing a turnover; last 3+ years, they’re 11-5-1 as road underdogs, 5-1 in last six NFC South road games. Panthers won first two games and haven’t allowed a TD yet, but they’ve also faced QB’s Hoyer/Taylor. Brees’ offense is big step up in competition here. Carolina is 7-3 in its last 10 games with the Saints; last three were all decided by 3 points. New Orleans is 1-4 in last five visits to Charlotte, losing here last two years by 5-3 points. Panthers are 15-9-2 vs spread in last 26 games as a home favorite.
Buccaneers (1-0) @ Vikings (1-1)— Bradford’s balky knee (are you surprised?) puts backup QB Keenum (9-16-1 as NFL starter) into spotlight. Minnesota is 14-4 vs spread as a home favorite under Zimmer, 11-1 vs non-division opponents. Under is 10-6 in their last 16 home games. Tampa Bay’s defense was dominant in opening win LW; their two TD drives were only 13-35 yards. Bucs converted 8-15 on 3rd down, forced four turnovers (+3). Bucs won six of last seven series games, winning last three visits here, by 11-4-19 points- teams haven’t met since 2014. Tampa Bay is 8-3 vs spread in last 11 road openers (8-2 in last 10 as a dog in AO’s). Last 3+ years, NFC North home favorites are 29-14-2 vs spread outside their division.
Falcons (2-0) @ Lions (2-0)— Short week for Detroit team that ran ball 59 times in first couple games, as they try to take some stress off QB Stafford. Since 2011, Lions are 2-8-1 as a home underdog; they’re 15-31 on 3rd down this season and scored TD on either defense/special teams in both games. Falcons are 4-4 as road favorites under Quinn; they threw ball for 9.6/7.2 ypp in first two games. Atlanta is +13 in turnovers in its last 18 regular season games. Under is 14-9 in their last 23 road games. Over is 24-17 in Detroit’s last 41 home games. Atlanta won three of last four games with Detroit; their last meeting was a 22-21 Lion win in England three years ago. Falcons won three of last four visits to the Motor City.
Giants (0-2) @ Eagles (1-1)— Giants scored one TD on 19 drives in losing its first two games by 16-14 points- they’ve run ball 30 times for 97 yards this season. Big Blue is 3-6-1 in last 10 NFC East road games, 5-9-2 in last 16 games as a road underdog, 1-3-1 under McAdoo. Philly is 13-4 in last 17 series games, 5-1 in last six; Giants lost last three visits here by combined score of 78-26. Iggles are 6-3 in last nine home openers. Philly was favored in only 2 of 8 home games LY; they’re since 2012, they’re 12-15-1 as a home favorite (1-1 under Pederson). Eagles are 5-9-1 in last 15 NFC East home games- they ran ball 17 times LW, dropped back to pass 52 times- they need more balance. Under is 10-6 in Eagles’ last 16 home games.
Seahawks (1-1) @ Titans (1-1)— Seattle scored 10 or fewer points in five of their last nine road games; since 2011, they’re 11-5-5 as a road underdog. Seahawks scored only one TD in two games this year, then they missed the PAT after that one, but they also held Packers to 17 points, so the defense is still very potent. Tennessee ran ball for 179 yards LW in easy win in Jacksonville; Since 2013, Titans are 5-9-1 as a home favorite, they’re 1-5 in last six games as a non-divisional home fave; over is 9-6-2 in their last 17 home games. Seahawks won six of last seven series games; this is their first visits to Nashville since ’05. Under is 10-7 in Seattle’s last 17 road games. Last 4+ years, NFC West non-divisional road underdogs are 14-28-4 against the spread.
Chiefs (2-0) @ Chargers (0-2)— Chargers lost first two games when they missed FG’s in last minute of both games; Bolts are 0-6-1 vs spread in last seven games overall- they’re 2-6 vs spread in last eight games as a home underdog. Chargers ran ball for only 108 yards on 36 carries in first two games; over last decade, LA is 1-6 as a home dog in divisional games. Kansas City threw for 584 yards in winning first two games; they scored 25-21 points just in second half the last two weeks. Chiefs are 11-2 as a road favorite under Reid- they’re 10-2 vs spread in AFC West road games the last four years. Chiefs won last six series games, winning last three visits to San Diego, by 3-30-10 points. Over is 9-6-1 in Chiefs’ last 16 road games.
Bengals (0-2) @ Packers (1-1)— Cincy is first NFL team since 1939 Eagles to start season wth two home games and not score TD in either one- they had extra time to prep after Thursday nite loss to Houston and its rookie QB- now they visit Rodgers/Packers, who are coming off bad loss in Atlanta. Green Bay is 5-6 vs spread the last two years when they’re coming off a loss- they have injury issues on offensive line. Packers are 5-2-1 in last eight games as a home favorite. Under is 12-5 in their last 17 home games. Bengals won last three games vs Packers by 7-7-4 points; they’re 3-4 in Wisconsin, but 2 of 3 wins came in Milwaukee, not Lambeau Field- they’re 1-4 in Green Bay. Cincy is 6-2-1 in last nine road openers.
Raiders (2-0) @ Redskins (1-1)— Oakland is 4-1 as a road favorite under Del Rio; they won first two games this year by 10-25 points, scoring nine TD’s on 19 drives. Raiders are just 7-13 vs spread in last 20 games vs NFC teams. Washington allowed 538 passing yards in splitting first two games; they blew 13-0 lead in LA last week, but scored in last 2:00 to even their record. Redskins are 5-2 in last seven games as a home underdog— over is 7-2 in their last nine home games. Road team won last six series games; Raiders won last three visits here by 1-12-3 points- Redskins’ last home series win was in 1986. Oakland hasn’t turned ball over yet in ‘17; they averaged 7.4/8.2 yards/pass attempt in their two games this season.
2017 week-by-week results
HF HU Totals O/U AFC-NFC
1) 5-5 3-2 4-11 1-0N
2) 6-6 2-2 6-9-1 3-2A
NFL
Dunkel
Week 3
Sunday, September 24
Baltimore @ Jacksonville
Game 461-462
September 24, 2017 @ 9:30 am
Dunkel Rating:
Baltimore
130.166
Jacksonville
134.392
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Jacksonville
by 4
43
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Baltimore
by 4
39 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Jacksonville
(+4); Over
Cleveland @ Indianapolis
Game 463-464
September 24, 2017 @ 1:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
129.088
Indianapolis
125.575
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 3 1/2
39
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
by 1
40 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(-1); Under
Pittsburgh @ Chicago
Game 465-466
September 24, 2017 @ 1:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Pittsburgh
137.086
Chicago
125.676
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 11 1/2
39
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
by 7
44
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(-7); Under
Miami @ NY Jets
Game 467-468
September 24, 2017 @ 1:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Miami
128.937
NY Jets
121.657
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 7 1/2
44
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Miami
by 6
41 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(-6); Over
Denver @ Buffalo
Game 469-470
September 24, 2017 @ 1:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Denver
138.199
Buffalo
130.683
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Denver
by 7 1/2
49
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Denver
by 3
40
Dunkel Pick:
Denver
(-3); Over
Houston @ New England
Game 471-472
September 24, 2017 @ 1:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Houston
127.961
New England
146.449
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
New England
by 18 1/2
38
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
New England
by 13
44
Dunkel Pick:
New England
(-13); Under
New Orleans @ Carolina
Game 473-474
September 24, 2017 @ 1:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
New Orleans
129.184
Carolina
136.705
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Carolina
by 8 1/2
38
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Carolina
by 6
47
Dunkel Pick:
Carolina
(-6); Under
Tampa Bay @ Minnesota
Game 475-476
September 24, 2017 @ 1:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay
135.452
Minnesota
132.857
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 2 1/2
39
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
N/A
Atlanta @ Detroit
Game 477-478
September 24, 2017 @ 1:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
138.479
Detroit
141.544
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
by 3
43
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Atlanta
by 3
50 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
(+3); Under
NY Giants @ Philadelphia
Game 479-480
September 24, 2017 @ 1:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
NY Giants
127.180
Philadelphia
139.695
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 12 1/2
46
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia
by 5 1/2
42 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(-5 1/2); Over
Seattle @ Tennessee
Game 471-482
September 24, 2017 @ 4:05 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
130.574
Tennessee
136.187
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tennessee
by 5 1/2
48
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tennessee
by 2 1/2
42 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Tennessee
(-2 1/2); Over
Kansas City @ LA Chargers
Game 483-484
September 24, 2017 @ 4:25 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Kansas City
143.188
LA Chargers
130.243
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kansas City
by 13
51
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Kansas City
by 3
47
Dunkel Pick:
Kansas City
(-3); Over
Cincinnati @ Green Bay
Game 485-486
September 24, 2017 @ 4:25 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Cincinnati
126.479
Green Bay
139.706
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Green Bay
by 13
48
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Green Bay
by 8 1/2
44 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Green Bay
(-8 1/2); Over
Oakland @ Washington
Game 487-488
September 24, 2017 @ 8:30 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Oakland
133.381
Washington
133.337
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
Even
51
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oakland
by 3 1/2
54 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(+3 1/2); Under
NFL's biggest betting mismatches: Week 3
Monty Andrews
New Orleans Saints at Carolina Panthers (-5.5, 48)
Saints third-down D problems vs. Panthers' drive extension skills
The Panthers have been the toughest team to score against through two games - but that hot defensive start will be put to the test this weekend as they host a Saints team that is winless so far, but can still put points on the board. Yet, while the main focus will be on whether Drew Brees can generate enough offense to offset the Saints' struggling defense, the Panthers will look to exploit what could be a major advantage: third-down production.
Not much has gone right for the New Orleans defense so far, as it has allowed a whopping 65 points in losses to the Minnesota Vikings and New England Patriots. You could probably identify several problem areas here, but one of the most significant is the Saints' inability to force teams into fourth-down situations, allowing foes to convert on third down 57.7 percent of the time - the worst rate in football. New England ranked 27th in the category last season, so this trend isn't a new one.
What is new, however, is Carolina's ability to extend drives. Cam Newton and the Panthers' offense was an efficient 7-of-13 in third-down situations in a season-opening win over the San Francisco 49ers, and despite doing little with the football in a 9-3 triumph over Buffalo in Week 2, Carolina was still a solid 7-of-16 on third down. While this might not last - the Panthers converted just 37.2 percent on third downs last season - it should at least continue through this week against a leaky Saints D.
Pittsburgh Steelers at Chicago Bears (+7.5, 45.5)
Steelers' rushing troubles vs. Bears' stout run D
The Steelers are off to a 2-0 start and are heavily favored to remain unbeaten after this weekend as they visit a Bears team that has been outscored 52-24 in consecutive losses to open the season. Yet, while Pittsburgh has considerable advantages in several key areas, there is a chance the Bears could make things a little more even - though this mismatch Chicago enjoys might be more of a two-week aberration than a potential season-long trend.
After struggling to run the football in a narrow Week 1 triumph over the Cleveland Browns, it was thought that Steelers star running back Le'Veon Bell was simply working his way back into game shape. But Pittsburgh didn't fare much better in Week 2 versus the Minnesota Vikings, as Bell needed 27 carries to record 87 yards on the ground. The Steelers average an NFL-worst 2.8 yards per carry, and with the Pittsburgh offense far less prolific on the road than at home, there's reason for concern this week.
Chicago has had it rough, with quarterback Mike Glennon looking abysmal and the receiving corps absolutely decimated by injury. But the Bears' defense has actually been better than the point differential might suggest - particularly on the ground. Chicago is allowing a scant 3.2 YPC, tied for the ninth-lowest rate in the league. The Bears can't hope to keep Bell completely contained, but minimizing his impact could give the home side a chance at victory.
New York Giants at Philadelphia Eagles (-3.5, 43.5)
Giants' secondary struggles vs. Eagles' pass-heavy approach
Fans who like to see footballs flying through the air should be in for a real treat Sunday as the Giants and Eagles renew hostilities in an NFC East showdown. The Giants are off to an 0-2 start and have scored a paltry 13 points in the process, while the Eagles have split a pair of games to open the campaign and haven't been shy about airing it out. That should work in their favor this weekend, with New York's secondary struggling to make an impact.
Much was made about the Giants' attempts to fix their defense in the offseason, but the results through two games have been rough. New York comes into Week 3 action as one of nine teams without an interception, and its four sacks rank in the lower half league-wide. In a two-week stretch that has seen passing yards way down across the NFL, the Giants have allowed opposing QBs to post a 100.0 combined passer rating - good for 26th overall.
QB Carson Wentz and the Philadelphia pass attack has already seen dramatic improvement over last season - boasting a QB rating 10 points higher than their 2016 figure so far - and haven't been shy about challenging opposing secondaries. Philadelphia has thrown the ball on 69.4 percent of its total offensive plays, the fourth-highest rate in the league and a 10-percent bump over last season. With the Giants sitting first at 72.2 percent, the ball will be flying - and that benefits the Eagles.
Cincinnati Bengals at Green Bay Packers (-9, 44.5)
Bengals' bad TOP numbers vs. Packers' elite clock control
The Bengals are off to such a terrible offensive start, they've already replaced their offensive coordinator. Whether that will be enough to stem the tide is the only question in Cincinnati fans' minds as the 0-2 Bengals travel to Lambeau Field for a date with the 1-1 Packers. For Cincinnati to improve on the nine points it has scored through two games, it will need to do a batter job controlling the clock - something Green Bay has done tremendously well so far.
A lot of factors go into time of possession, so there are plenty of reasons why the Bengals rank 27th in the category at 26:52 per game. Cincinnati has converted just eight of its 27 third-down opportunities into first downs, so far, while its 13 first downs per game rank ahead of only San Francisco. The Bengals have also generated just 4.3 yards per play, good for 29th overall. Simply put, QB Andy Dalton hasn't been able to do much of anything - and that means less time with the football.
The Packers, on the other hand, have done an exquisite job of controlling the clock. After holding the ball for more than 39 minutes of a season-opening 17-9 win over Seattle, QB Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay offense had the ball for 31:23 but ultimately dropped a 34-23 decision to the quick-striking Falcons. With Jordy Nelson questionable (and expected to be limited if he does play), Rodgers will have to rely even more on short passes and a vaunted run game - and that's bad news for the Bengals.
NCAAF
Week 4
Trend Report
Sunday, September 24
12:00 PM
EAST CAROLINA vs. CONNECTICUT
East Carolina is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
East Carolina is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Connecticut is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Connecticut's last 7 games
NCAAF
Long Sheet
Sunday, September 24
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E CAROLINA (0 - 3) at CONNECTICUT (1 - 1) - 9/24/2017, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
E CAROLINA is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) as a road underdog of 3.5 to 7 points since 1992.
CONNECTICUT is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in September games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
CONNECTICUT is 1-1 against the spread versus E CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
CONNECTICUT is 1-1 straight up against E CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
TONY KARPINSKI
NFL | Sep 24, 2017
Ravens vs. Jaguars
Jaguars+3½
The Ravens are drawing a lot of buzz after starting 2-0, but let's hold off on the coronation after beating two teams with major issues. Baltimore is a different team on the road and this is their first trip across the pond. This is Jacksonville's 5th trip so they are used to the travel patterns and I like this team. The Ravens O-line is decimated, and their offensive skill players haven't really impressed, just taking what their defense gives them. If the Jaguars can protect the ball -- a big if with Blake Bortles under center, I know -- their run game should dictate this matchup, especially with Ravens DT Brandon Williams out, and put them in a position to win. Take Jax PLUS THE PTS in this early Sunday morning kickoff.
Atlantic Sports
Early Sunday's Free Selection from Atlantic Sports: Milwaukee Brewers + 120
The Vegas Steam Line
Your free winner for Sunday: Take GREEN BAY -7½ over Cincinnati
Nevada Sharpshooter
Your free winner for Sunday: Take NEW ORLEANS +5½ over Carolina
Razor Sharp
YOUR RAZOR SHARP FREE PICK FOR EARLY SUNDAY: Take DENVER/BUFFALO UNDER the total of 39½
High Stakes Syndicate
Free Selection for Early Sunday: Miami Dolphins - 5 1/2