Sunday 9-10-17 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

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[New York Knight]

When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, September 10, 2017
Where: New Era Field, Orchard Park, New York

Preview: Jets at Bills
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Sep 7, 2017

Tyrod Taylor cleared concussion protocol just in time to get the nod at quarterback as the Buffalo Bills open the season against the New York Jets in an AFC East division contest on Sunday. The Jets swept the Bills last season, including a 30-10 road win in the season finale which came just days after Buffalo fired head coach Rex Ryan.

Taylor's targets may give him headaches as the Bills dealt their top receiver, Sammy Watkins, to the Rams in the offseason, leaving exiled Eagle wideout Jordan Matthews and rookie Zay Jones as his best options. Buffalo disappointed on defense under Ryan over the past two seasons but still has some talent, especially on the line, to improve after finishing 29th in the league against the run in 2016. Some Jets fans are already talking about tanking the season after the team let veteran stars like Brandon Marshall, Eric Decker, Darrelle Revis and Nick Mangold go after the disappointing 2016 campaign. Journeyman Josh McCown will start under center for New York, which has been discouraged with the development of Christian Hackenberg and Bryce Petty in their time with the club.
TV: 1 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Bills -9. O/U: 39.5.

ABOUT THE JETS (2016: 5-11, 4th in AFC East): According to Las Vegas, New York is the biggest underdog to win the Super Bowl -- and with good reason. Not only did the Jets strip their offense of many veterans, but they traded their star player on defense, Sheldon Richardson, to the Seahawks just last week, clearly signalling that they are in full rebuilding mode. The 38-year-old McCown played fairly well in the second half of last season with the Cleveland Browns, throwing for 1,100 yards in five games, but New York lost emerging receiver Quincy Enunwa to a season-ending neck injury in the offseason, leaving aging running back Matt Forté and all-purpose threat Bilal Powell as the top playmakers.
ABOUT THE BILLS (7-9 in 2016): First-year head coach Sean McDermott said he intends to lean heavily on dual-threat running back LeSean McCoy (234 carries, 1,267 yards and 13 touchdowns last season). "We play to win, and whatever it takes to win the game, that's what we're going to do," McDermott said. "If it means he's got to play every snap, that's what we'll do." Taylor has thrown for just over 3,000 yards in both seasons as the Buffalo's starting quarterback while rushing for 10 touchdowns over that span.


EXTRA POINTS
1. The Jets ranked a respectable 12th in the league in rushing -- but Forté averaged only 3.7 yards per carry, his lowest number since 2009.
2. Rookie Nathan Peterman, a fifth-round draft pick out of Pittsburgh, is Taylor's backup.
3. New York acquired WR Jermaine Kearse in the trade for Richardson) and claimed WR Jeremy Kerley, who played five season for the Jets, off the waiver wire during the week.

PREDICTION: Bills 28, Jets 10

[New York Knight]

When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, September 10, 2017
Where: Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois

Preview: Falcons at Bears
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Sep 8, 2017

The Atlanta Falcons take the field for their first meaningful game since squandering a 28-3 lead in Super Bowl LI when they open the season against the host Chicago Bears on Sunday. The Falcons have most of their key players back as they look to begin their quest for a championship.


The biggest question surrounding the Bears is whether – or when – rookie quarterback Mitch Trubisky will get his chance, but for the time being, Chicago will go with Mike Glennon under center. Glennon will have to deal with a defense led by fierce pass rusher Vic Beasley Jr., who led the league with 15.5 sacks and six forced fumbles a year ago. Bears coach John Fox is a familiar opponent for the Falcons from his time with NFC South-rival Carolina, as he is 7-12 all-time against Atlanta. Chicago has won its last two meetings with the Falcons, including a 27-13 victory at Atlanta in the most recent clash in 2014.

TV: 1 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Falcons -6.5. O/U: 48.5


ABOUT THE FALCONS (2016: 11-5, 1st in NFC South): Atlanta boasted the league’s top scoring offense last season, averaging 33.8 points, and there’s no reason to believe that will drop off. Reigning MVP Matt Ryan is back at the helm of the offense along with star receiver Julio Jones and running back Devonta Freeman. Beasley and linebacker Deion Jones are back to anchor Atlanta’s defense, which hopes to redeem itself for the second-half collapse against New England in the Super Bowl.

ABOUT THE BEARS (2016: 3-13, 4th in NFC North): Regardless of who plays quarterback, the focal point of the offense will be second-year running back Jordan Howard, who rushed for a franchise rookie-record 1,313 yards in 2016. It doesn’t help that the Bears have to replace their top two receivers from a year ago after losing Cameron Meredith to a torn ACL and Alshon Jeffery to Philadelphia. Chicago has a strong pass rush but had a tough time stopping the run last season.


EXTRA POINTS

1. The Bears have an NFL-record 65 wins in home openers.

2. The Falcons have lost six straight games in Chicago dating to 1983.

3. Glennon has passed for 683 yards with six touchdowns and no interceptions in four games against Atlanta.


PREDICTION: Falcons 34, Bears 17

[New York Knight]

When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, September 10, 2017
Where: Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio

Preview: Ravens at Bengals
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Sep 7, 2017

The Cincinnati Bengals had a franchise-best string of five straight playoff appearances come to an end last season and are itching to get back to the top of the NFC North. The Baltimore Ravens, who visit the Bengals on Sunday in the season opener, are hoping to end a two-year playoff drought and have not won in Cincinnati since 2011.

The Ravens offense is just getting up to speed with quarterback Joe Flacco, who returned to practice on Sunday after missing the entire preseason and all of training camp recovering from a back injury. "He's really sharp. He's smart," Baltimore offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg told reporters of Flacco. "He's got all of those great qualities. We will have a discussion (Friday) on the game plan and that sort of thing. I want to make sure he's really comfortable with everything that's a possible call." The Ravens can always fall back on their defense, which held opponents to an average of eight points in four preseason games and drew the attention of Cincinnati quarterback Andy Dalton. “They’ve been playing well. They’re playing with a lot of confidence," Dalton told reporters of the Baltimore defense. "When their first unit was in, they played really well this preseason. We’ve got to prepare for what they’re doing. It’s always a tough game when we play them. It always feels like it’s coming down to the end. Both teams are preparing for the season the right way, and for us, we’re going to do what we can to win this one.”

TV: 1 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Bengals -3. O/U: 42.5

ABOUT THE RAVENS (2016: 8-8): Baltimore's struggles last season came down to injuries, especially along the offensive line. The Ravens have three new starters on the line heading into Week 1, anchored by Pro Bowl guard Marshal Yanda, and are confident that the new group can protect Flacco. “Our coaches are helping us, making sure we take advantage of every single minute we meet and stay extra,” said right tackle Austin Howard, who signed in the offseason after being released by the Oakland Raiders. "With the reps we take at practice, they’re going to make sure we’re all on the same page. I feel good, I know our offensive line feels good, and we’re ready to go."

ABOUT THE BENGALS (2016: 6-9-1): Cincinnati linebacker Vontaze Burfict will miss the first three games of the season after being suspended by the league for three games for a dangerous hit on Chiefs fullback Anthony Sherman in the preseason, but that didn't stop the team from locking him up with a three-year contract extension. "Vontaze is still one of the young, emerging talents within the league," Bengals coach Marvin Lewis said in a statement. "We have worked hard at training, developing and retaining talented players. It's pleasing that Vontaze has made this commitment to be a part of the organization going forward. It was important to reach an extension before the start of the season and we look forward to having Vontaze back with the team in a few weeks." Vincent Rey will slide into Burfict's starting spot for the next three weeks.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Bengals CB Adam Jones is serving a one-game suspension for violating the league's personal conduct policy.

2. Baltimore CB Jaylen Hill (thigh) has not been practicing this week and is questionable.

3. Cincinnati took six of the last seven meetings.

PREDICTION: Bengals 24, Ravens 17

[New York Knight]

When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, September 10, 2017
Where: FirstEnergy Stadium, Cleveland, Ohio

Preview: Steelers at Browns
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Sep 7, 2017

The Pittsburgh Steelers locked up Antonio Brown in the offseason and finally brought Le'Veon Bell into camp when he signed his franchise tender earlier this week, once again giving the team two of the most dynamic offensive weapons in the NFL. Those two and the rest of the Steelers' offense open the season on Sunday by visiting the Cleveland Browns, who will be without top overall pick Myles Garrett.

The Browns made Garrett, a defensive end from Texas A&M, the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft and expected him to be a force against opposing quarterbacks like Pittsburgh's Ben Roethlisberger. "In order to beat the Pittsburgh Steelers, we do have to get Ben down," Cleveland coach Hue Jackson told reporters. "That is just the truth. That is not something that is out of the ordinary. In order to beat the Pittsburgh Steelers, you have to slow Ben down. That is the only way to slow him down is by getting him on the ground." Cleveland will have a tough time doing that without Garrett, who went down with a high ankle sprain in practice on Wednesday and will miss the game. The Steelers will test the Garrett-less defense with a healthy dose of Bell, who is expected to assume a full workload in Week 1 despite sitting out most of camp.

TV: 1 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Steelers -9. O/U: 47

ABOUT THE STEELERS (2016: 11-5): Pittsburgh finished 16th in the NFL in passing defense last season, allowing an average of 243 yards through the air, and upgraded the secondary by bringing in former Pro Bowler Joe Haden after he was cut by Cleveland at the end of the preseason. “My biggest thing is always my peers,” Haden told reporters. "That’s the thing that really helped me feel good about Big Ben and (Maurkice) Pouncey and Antonio Brown wanting me to come here. Having that love and having that respect from your peers, that’s the best thing you can ask for. They’ve seen me play before with the Browns but I want to show them I work hard at practice, this is what I do, I’m a professional." The Steelers' other big upgrade on the defensive side of the ball is first-round pick T.J. Watt, younger brother of Houston Texans star J.J. Watt, who impressed in camp and tops the depth chart at the outside linebacker spot.

ABOUT THE BROWNS (2016: 1-15): Garrett wasn't the only rookie ready to fill a starting role for Cleveland, which named second-round pick DeShone Kizer as its starting quarterback. “He understands what he needs to do,” Jackson told reporters of his rookie quarterback. “He has had a good week of practice and is working hard. He has prepared well. This isn’t the game. The game is Sunday. That’s what he has to get himself ready for." Kizer takes over a Browns' offense that finished 30th in the NFL last season while averaging just 16.5 points and lost top receiver Terrelle Pryor in free agency.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Steelers OT Jerald Hawkins (knee) did not participate in practice on Thursday.

2. Cleveland released S Calvin Pryor on Thursday after he was involved in a fight in practice with teammate Ricardo Louis.

3. Pittsburgh owns a four-game winning streak in the series.

PREDICTION: Steelers 28, Browns 7

[New York Knight]

When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, September 10, 2017
Where: Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan

Preview: Cardinals at Lions
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Sep 7, 2017

One of the league's most disappointing teams a year ago, the Arizona Cardinals look to erase the stench of a sub-.500 record in 2016 when they open the season at the Detroit Lions on Sunday afternoon. Arizona won 34 games over a three-year span, capped by a 13-3 mark and NFC West title in 2015, before stumbling to a 7-8-1 mark last season.

The Cardinals have won seven in a row against the Lions and newly minted quarterback Matt Stafford, who became the league's highest-paid player when he signed a five-year, $135 million contract extension at the end of last month. Detroit made the playoffs last season with a 9-7 mark, but it lost its final three games after Stafford dislocated a finger on his throwing hand and bowed out meekly in a first-round playoff loss in Seattle. “I’m a big, huge fan of Matthew,” said Arizona coach Bruce Arians. “I think he’s got one of the best arms in the business. He can make every single throw. He’s tough as nails." Arians is looking for a bounce-back season from veteran quarterback Carson Palmer, who figures to throw often despite the presence of third-year running back David Johnson, the NFL leader with 20 touchdowns in 2016.

TV: 1 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Cardinals -2. O/U: 48

ABOUT THE CARDINALS (7-8-1, 2nd in NFC West): Palmer had an MVP-caliber campaign in 2015, establishing career highs in touchdowns (35), passing yards (4,671) and passer rating at 104.6 -- the latter number dipping to 87.2 last season. Larry Fitzgerald turned 34 on Aug. 31, but he's shown no signs of slowing down and remains Palmer's top target, hauling in a combined 216 passes over the last two seasons. Speedster John Brown was slowed by injuries a year ago and is battling a quadriceps last year, but Johnson provides a lethal two-way threat after rushing for 1,239 yards and 16 touchdowns while hauling in 80 receptions for four more scores. Arizona features one of the league's elite cornerback in Patrick Peterson and ranked No. 2 defensively last season, but the unit also surrendered an average of 33 points during a killer 1-4 stretch just after midseason.

ABOUT THE LIONS (9-7, 2nd in NFC North): Stafford has passed for at least 4,200 yards for six consecutive seasons and was at his best in the clutch last season, guiding Detroit to eight fourth-quarter victories before his injury and the team's subsequent late slide. Stafford's performance was more impressive given the retirement of all-everything wide receiver Calvin Johnson and a ground game that ranked 30th in the NFL and lost starting running back Ameer Abdullah in Week 2 to a season-ending Lisfranc injury. Golden Tate went over 1,000 yards with his third consecutive 90-catch season and will lead a receiving corps that features Marvin Jones (55 catches) and promising rookie Kenny Golladay. Defensive end Ezekiel Ansah was limited in practice Wednesday but is expected to play -- he registered 14.5 of the team's 43 sacks in 2015 but was held to two last season.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Johnson set an NFL record with at least 100 yards from scrimmage in 15 straight games.

2. Stafford was benched for the only time in his career in a 42-17 home loss to Arizona on Oct. 11, 2015.

3. LBs Markus Golden and Chandler Jones had 12.5 and 11 sacks, respectively, last season as Arizona notched a league-best 48.

PREDICTION: Cardinals 23, Lions 20

[New York Knight]

When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, September 10, 2017
Where: NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas

Preview: Jaguars at Texans
Gracenote
Sep 7, 2017

The Houston Texans hope to give the city of Houston, devastated by the effects of Hurricane Harvey, a sense of hope when they host the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday in an AFC South matchup. Houston, which will start Tom Savage at quarterback, welcomes back the city's hero, All-Pro defensive end J.J. Watt, while eyeing a return to the playoffs.


Watt, who missed all but three games last season after undergoing two back operations, jumped into the nation's spotlight by spearheading a drive that has netted more than $20 million for the city's flood-ravaged victims. His return on the field will be just as important for last season's top-ranked returning defensive unit, as the Texans' offense is loaded with questions after trading embattled quarterback Brock Osweiler in the offseason and turning to the unproven Savage, who has never thrown an NFL touchdown pass. Jacksonville will give Blake Bortles another shot at quarterback but the leash may be a short one as the once-promising gunslinger has thrown 51 interceptions over the past three seasons. Doug Marrone, who was 15-17 in two seasons with the Bills and served as interim coach for the final two games last season, is the Jaguars' fifth head coach.
TV: 1 p.m., CBS. LINE: Texans -5. O/U: 39.5.

ABOUT THE JAGUARS (2016: 3-13, 4th in AFC South): Leonard Fournette, a rookie out of LSU, could be the cornerstone for Jacksonville's offense this year as Marrone is sure to try to run the ball more than his predecessor, Mike Mularkey. The Jaguars, however, need to improve defensively as well as they allowed 25 points a game last season, which ranked 25th in the league. The solid tandem of Allen Robinson (73 receptions for 883 yards) and Allen Hurns (35-477) return at wide receiver but they combined to score just nine touchdowns last season after netting 24 the previous year.
ABOUT THE TEXANS (2016: 9-7, 1st in AFC South): Savage, who played in three games last season, takes over Osweiler, who was dealt to Cleveland and then released on cut day. Osweiler ranked 27th in the NFL last year with 2,957 yards passing, including 15 touchdowns and 16 interceptions, but he still helped the Texans into the second round of the playoffs, where they lost to eventual champion New England. Star wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, who has been limited in the preseason with a thumb injury, endorsed Savage for the job as the Texans look to return to the playoffs for the third year in a row.

EXTRA POINTS
1. Lamar Miller, who led the Texans with five touchdowns last season, will once again be the feature back after rushing for 1,073 yards in 2016.
2. Houston has won six straight in the series, including last season when Miller scored a touchdown with 2:51 left to lift the Texans to a 21-20 victory.
3. Tom Coughlin, Jacksonville's executive vice president, said the team had no interest in signing QB Colin Kaepernick, leaving Chad Henne as Bortles' backup.

PREDICTION: Texans 30, Jaguars 14

[New York Knight]

When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, September 10, 2017
Where: Nissan Stadium, Nashville, Tennessee

Preview: Raiders at Titans
Gracenote
Sep 8, 2017

The 2016 season was a bittersweet one for the Oakland Raiders, who qualified for the postseason for the first time since 2002 but had their hopes go down the drain when Derek Carr suffered a broken leg in Week 16. With its star quarterback fully healthy, Oakland hopes for bigger things this season, beginning with its opener against the host Tennessee Titans on Sunday.

Carr's injury was a major blow for the Raiders, as the 26-year-old has developed into one of the top signal-callers in the NFL - as evidenced by his becoming just the fifth player in league history with at least 80 touchdown passes (81) in his first three seasons. Carr has an excellent pair of targets in receivers Amari Cooper and Michael Crabtree, and hopes the luring of Marshawn Lynch out of retirement will strengthen the backfield and reduce his workload. Tennessee also is welcoming back its quarterback from a broken leg, as Marcus Mariota is ready to improve upon a campaign in which he completed more than 61 percent of his passes. Mariota also has numerous weapons at his disposal, as receiver Rishard Matthews is joined by newcomer Eric Decker and Western Michigan product Corey Davis, who was selected fifth overall in this year's draft.

TV: 1 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Titans -3. O/U: 50.5

ABOUT THE RAIDERS (2016: 12-4, 2nd in AFC West): Reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year Khalil Mack was a full participant in practice on Thursday - as was Cooper (knee) - after sitting out the previous day's activities due to a back injury. Sebastian Janikowski, who also is dealing with a back injury that has limited him in practice this week, has agreed to a $1 million pay cut that brings his salary down to $3 million. Despite enjoying a year of retirement, Lynch leads all running backs with 51 rushing touchdowns since 2011.

ABOUT THE TITANS (2016: 9-7, 2nd in AFC South): Davis, whose 5,278 receiving yards at Western Michigan is an all-time FBS record, did not see action during the preseason due to a hamstring injury but is expected to be ready to face Oakland. DeMarco Murray, who led the AFC and finished third overall in the league with 1,287 rushing yards last season, also dealt with a hamstring issue during training camp but deemed himself healthy for the season opener. "I feel great," Murray, who leads the NFL with 37 rushing TDs since 2013, told reporters on Thursday. "I've had two weeks of full practice and things have been great. I feel great, I feel fresh and I feel ready to go."

EXTRA POINTS

1. Mariota threw 26 touchdown passes last season to become the third QB in franchise history with at least 25 in a campaign.

2. Cooper (83 catches, 1,153 yards) and Crabtree (89, 1,003) were the only WR duo in the league with at least 80 catches and 1,000 yards apiece last season.

3. Tennessee DL David King will be facing a familiar foe in Oakland after being acquired from Kansas City over the weekend for a 2018 conditional seventh-round draft pick.

PREDICTION: Raiders 33, Titans 23

[New York Knight]

When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, September 10, 2017
Where: FedEx Field, Landover, Maryland

Preview: Eagles at Redskins
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Sep 7, 2017

The Washington Redskins came within an eyelash of securing a playoff berth last season before a pair of brutal losses at home to teams with little on the line left Kirk Cousins and company with plenty of questions for the offseason. Signed to his second franchise tag in as many years, Cousins looks to put the Redskins back on track Sunday when they open their season against the Philadelphia Eagles at FedEx Field.

Cousins (franchise-record 4,917 passing yards in 2016) extended Washington's winning streak to five games over Philadelphia after tossing a pair of touchdowns in both victories last season, with one each going to DeSean Jackson and Pierre Garcon in a 27-22 triumph on Dec. 11. The Redskins saw Jackson sign with Tampa Bay and Garcon shuffle to San Francisco in free agency while former offensive coordinator Sean McVay is now the head coach of the Los Angeles Rams, although 1,000-yard wide receiver Terrelle Pryor joined the club from Cleveland. While Washington entertained postseason aspirations last season, Philadelphia finished in the NFC East cellar for the first time since 2012 as quarterback Carson Wentz went from the toast of eastern Pennsylvania to a rookie enduring growing pains. The Eagles gave Wentz some offseason firepower with the additions of former Pro Bowl selection Alshon Jeffery (Chicago), fellow free-agent wide receiver Torrey Smith (San Francisco) and running back LeGarrette Blount, who had a league-high 18 rushing touchdowns last season with New England.

TV: 1 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Eagles -1. O/U: 47.5

ABOUT THE EAGLES (2016: 7-9, 4th place in NFC West): Wentz set a franchise record with 379 completions last season, a total which ranked as the most by a rookie in NFL history. The 24-year-old endured significant troubles in two games versus Washington last year as he was sacked nine times. Veteran running back Darren Sproles reeled in 52 receptions in 2016 to notch his eighth consecutive season with 40-plus catches, although he had just three for 17 yards in two meetings with the Redskins.

ABOUT THE REDSKINS (2016: 8-7-1, 3rd place in NFC East): Cousins also has versatile - and oft-injured - tight end Jordan Reed as well as speedy slot receiver Jamison Crowder (career-high 67 receptions) as aerial weapons. Second-year back Rob Kelley is expected to lead a young backfield that includes Chris Thompson and rookie Samaje Perine. While Washington boasted the league's third-ranked offense last year (403.4 yards per game), the defense was often quick to yield field position by surrendering 377.9 yards per contest. Linebacker Ryan Kerrigan registered a double-digit sack total for the second time in his career with 11 in 2016, with 3.5 coming against Philadelphia.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Philadelphia's Zach Ertz recorded a career-high 78 receptions, which ranked fifth among tight ends last season.

2. Washington's Josh Norman, who is expected to shadow Jeffery, tied fellow CB Brashaud Breeland for the team lead with three interceptions in 2016.

3. Philadelphia's Jordan Hicks led all linebackers in the NFL with five interceptions last season.

PREDICTION: Redskins 20, Eagles 16

[New York Knight]

When: 4:05 PM ET, Sunday, September 10, 2017
Where: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, California

Preview: Colts at Rams
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Sep 8, 2017

The Indianapolis Colts will be without their star quarterback when they open their season Sunday against the host Los Angeles Rams, who won't have their top defensive player on the field. Andrew Luck is on the shelf for the Colts with a sore right shoulder, while Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald is expected to miss Week 1 as he continues to hold out for a new contract.

Scott Tolzien will make his fourth career start in place of Luck, who threw for 4,240 yards and 31 touchdowns last season. Indianapolis also will be missing center Ryan Kelly and cornerback Vontae Davis, who respectively are dealing with foot and groin ailments. Donald, who recorded a team-high eight sacks in 2016, has been named to three straight Pro Bowls and is scheduled to make $1.8 million this season and $6.9 million in 2018 but is seeking in the neighborhood of $19 million per year. New coach Sean McVay is hoping to lead the Rams to their first winning season in 14 years as he relies on quarterback Jared Goff, who was the first overall pick of the 2016 draft but went 0-7 as a starter. Goff, who threw five touchdowns and seven interceptions last season, has a nice pair of receivers at his disposal in Tavon Austin and newcomer Sammy Watkins.

TV: 4:05 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Rams -4. O/U: 41.5

ABOUT THE COLTS (2016: 8-8, 3rd in AFC South): Tolzien's main target undoubtedly will be T.Y. Hilton, who led the NFL last year with 1,448 receiving yards and is one of four players in league history with at least 850 yards and five touchdown catches in each of his first five seasons. Frank Gore rushed for 1,025 yards last season, becoming the first Indianapolis running back to reach the 1,000-yard plateau since Joseph Addai accomplished the feat in 2007. Gore is looking to become the fifth player in NFL history to hit the mark in 10 different campaigns.

ABOUT THE RAMS (2016: 4-12, 3rd in NFC West): Los Angeles' defense ranked ninth in the league last season but figures to struggle without Donald - something new coordinator Wade Phillips will attempt to avoid. Austin is a triple threat for the Rams, as he made 52 catches for 509 yards and three touchdowns last season, gained 364 yards on 44 punt returns and added 159 yards and a score on 28 rushes. Todd Gurley registered 1,212 yards from scrimmage in 2016, marking the second straight season he has registered at least 1,200.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Colts K Adam Vinatieri has made 530 field goals in his career and needs 36 to overtake Hall-of-Famer Morten Andersen for the most in NFL history. Gary Anderson ranks second with 538.

2. Rams P Johnny Hekker topped the league last season with a net punt average of 46 yards and dropped an NFL-record 46 punts inside the 20-yard line.

3. Indianapolis' Deyshawn Bond could become just the fifth undrafted center since 2001 to start in Week 1 of his rookie season.

PREDICTION: Colts 27, Rams 10

[New York Knight]

When: 4:25 PM ET, Sunday, September 10, 2017
Where: Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin

Preview: Seahawks at Packers
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Sep 8, 2017

Two NFC playoff regulars open the season against one another when the Seattle Seahawks visit the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. Green Bay's streak of eight consecutive playoff appearances is one shy of the NFL record, while Seattle has made the postseason each of the last five years.

Aaron Rodgers is the pivotal factor in the Packers' longstanding success as he has topped 4,000 passing yards six times and recorded his second season of 40 or more touchdown tosses last year. "He's at the peak of his career. He's at the top of his game," Seahawks coach Pete Carroll told reporters of the 33-year-old Rodgers. "It's hard to imagine what more he can do or how much better he can play. All the great players are looking for extraordinary consistency. He is just such a fantastic football player." Seattle counterpart Russell Wilson passed for a career-best 4,219 yards last season but threw just 21 touchdown passes - 13 fewer than the career high he set in 2015. Wilson was picked off a career-worst five times when the Seahawks were routed 38-10 at Lambeau Field in December.

TV: 4:25 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Packers -3. O/U: 51

ABOUT THE SEAHAWKS (2016: 10-5-1, 1st in NFC West): With Thomas Rawls (ankle) questionable, Seattle is preparing to give the rejuvenated Eddie Lacy the bulk of the work as he returns to Lambeau Field after twice topping 1,100 rushing yards in four seasons with the Packers. "First off, he's ready," Carroll told reporters regarding Lacy. "He's had a great run with us getting to this point. ... He's prepared to play. He's ready for a full load." The Seahawks' defense remains loaded with stars, and the list includes cornerback Richard Sherman (four interceptions last season), middle linebacker Bobby Wagner (167 tackles) and defensive end Michael Bennett (five sacks).

ABOUT THE PACKERS (2016: 10-6, 1st in NFC North): Rodgers has three stellar targets at his disposal in Jordy Nelson (97 catches last season), Davante Adams (75) and Randall Cobb (60), while converted receiver Ty Montgomery (457 yards in 2016) is the starting running back. Green Bay allowed 30 or more points in five of its regular-season setbacks last year and recently added former Pro-Bowl linebacker Ahmad Brooks to a mix that includes outside linebacker Clay Matthews (career-low five sacks) and safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix (five interceptions). "Green Bay offered me the best contract, they had the best team, I wanted to be part of a winning tradition, a winning organization, and coming here gives me that," Brooks, who spent the previous eight seasons with San Francisco, told reporters. "You want to win a championship."

EXTRA POINTS

1. The Packers have won 10 of the 17 regular-season meetings with the Seahawks and two of their three postseason matchups.

2. Both teams were eliminated by Atlanta last postseason - Seattle in the divisional round and Green Bay in the NFC title game.

3. Green Bay TE Martellus Bennett (403 career receptions) is the younger brother of Seattle DE Michael (45.5 career sacks).

PREDICTION: Packers 34, Seahawks 30

[New York Knight]

When: 4:25 PM ET, Sunday, September 10, 2017
Where: Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, California

Preview: Panthers at 49ers
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Sep 8, 2017

The Carolina Panthers suffered a bit of a Super Bowl hangover a year ago, winning only six times a season after losing in the championship game. The Panthers hope to return to the role of NFC title contenders when they travel to face the San Francisco 49ers in the season opener on Sunday.


The Panthers return to Levi’s Stadium for the first time since losing to Denver in Super Bowl 50. To return to championship contention, Carolina needs quarterback Cam Newton to get back to the MVP form he showed in 2015. The game marks the head-coaching debut of San Francisco's Kyle Shanahan, who spent the last nine years as an offensive coordinator and guided Atlanta’s league-leading offense last season. The Panthers have won four straight against the 49ers, including a 46-27 home victory last season.

TV: 4:25 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Panthers -5.5. O/U: 47.5


ABOUT THE PANTHERS (2016: 6-10, 4th in NFC South): Newton is slimmed down and coming off offseason shoulder surgery following his sixth straight 3,000-yard passing campaign to begin his career. Newton has a new weapon at his side in all-purpose back Christian McCaffrey, the Panthers’ first-round pick out of Stanford, and has his two favorite targets back in receiver Kelvin Benjamin and tight end Greg Olsen. The anchors of a solid defense remain in place with linebackers Luke Kuechly and Thomas Davis returning along with defensive end Mario Addison, who registered a career-high 9.5 sacks last season.

ABOUT THE 49ERS (2016: 2-14, 4th in NFC West): Shanahan doesn’t have the same kind of weapons at his disposal that he had in Atlanta, but the 49ers do have an excellent running back in Carlos Hyde. The rest of the key players on offense are newcomers in San Francisco, including quarterback Brian Hoyer and veteran receivers Pierre Garcon and Marquise Goodwin. The defense struggled last year but is loaded with young potential in second-year lineman Forest Buckner and first-round draft picks Solomon Thomas and Reuben Foster.


EXTRA POINTS

1. Olsen is the first tight end in NFL history with three consecutive 1,000-yard receiving seasons.

2. Shanahan’s offenses have ranked in the top 10 in the league in total offense in six of his nine seasons as a coordinator.

3. Hoyer passed for 1,445 yards with six touchdowns and no interceptions in six games with Chicago last season.


PREDICTION: Panthers 31, 49ers 23

[New York Knight]

When: 8:30 PM ET, Sunday, September 10, 2017
Where: AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas

Preview: Giants at Cowboys
Gracenote
Sep 7, 2017

The news the Dallas Cowboys did not want to hear came down on Wednesday when an NFL arbiter upheld the six-game suspension of running back Ezekiel Elliott following accusations of domestic violence. However, Elliott got a one-week reprieve and will play in Sunday's season opener when the Cowboys host the NFC East rival New York Giants in prime time.

Elliott, who led the league in rushing with 1,631 yards as a rookie last season, filed a temporary restraining order to block the ban, but the timing of Wednesday's ruling allowed him to face New York before the suspension kicks in. The Giants, who swept Dallas last season and have won three straight in the series, are looking forward to facing the Cowboys at full strength. "I don’t want to hear the backlash of, 'This person wasn’t here,'" said New York safety Landon Collins. "If you want to be the best ... you have to beat the best. He’s one of the best in the game." The Giants have one of the best in the game on their sideline in mercurial wideout Odell Beckham Jr., but his status for the game is in question after missing practice Wednesday and Thursday due to a left ankle injury sustained in a preseason game against Cleveland.

TV: 8:30 p.m. ET, NBC. LINE: Cowboys -4. O/U: 47.5

ABOUT THE GIANTS (2016: 11-5, 2nd in NFC East): New York rebounded from three consecutive losing seasons to earn its first postseason berth since 2011, sparked by a defense that led the NFC with an average of 17.8 points allowed and ranked fourth in the league against the run (Dallas was No. 1). Quarterback Eli Manning, entering his 14th season, threw for 26 touchdowns and 16 interceptions while reaching 4,000 yards for the sixth time despite a running game that averaged only 88.3 yards and produced a league-worst six rushing touchdowns. While second-year running back Paul Perkins takes over as the starter, the Giants added two pieces to the passing game by signing six-time Pro Bowler Brandon Marshall and making rookie tight end Evan Engram their first-round draft pick. Beckham is coming off another huge season, scoring 10 times and hauling in a career-best 101 receptions.

ABOUT THE COWBOYS (2016: 13-3, 1st in NFC East): Elliott wasn't the only Dallas rookie to make a spectacular entrance into the NFL as quarterback Dak Prescott played with the poise of a veteran by throwing for 23 touchdowns against only four interceptions and compiling a 104.9 passer rating. Elliott was the focal point of the offense, getting at least 20 carries in 12 games while rushing for 15 touchdowns and eclipsing 100 yards seven times, but was held to 162 yards on the ground in two meetings against the Giants. A healthy Dez Bryant will be a big boost for the Cowboys -- he was limited to 81 catches combined over the past two seasons after hauling in at least 88 receptions in each of the previous three years. Linebacker Sean Lee was third in the league with a career-best 145 tackles last season for a defense that will be missing three defensive linemen due to suspension.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Beckham's 288 career receptions are tied for the most by a player in his first three seasons.

2. Cowboys TE Jason Witten has at least 60 catches in 13 straight seasons and has 13 TDs in 28 games versus New York.

3. Manning will start his 200th straight regular-season game, third behind Brett Favre (297) and older brother Peyton Manning (208).

PREDICTION: Cowboys 27, Giants 23

[New York Knight]

NFL Week 1

Jets @ Bills — Buffalo led NFL in rushing yardage last two years; will that change under the new coach? Bills had won five in row over the Jets before getting swept 37-31/30-10 in two meetings LY. Jets lost three of last four visits here, with losses by 19-23-5 points. Jets open on road for first time since ’09; they’re 5-1 in last six season openers, 15-5 vs spread in last 20 road openers. Buffalo is 7-3 vs spread in last ten home openers- three of last four stayed under. Last five years, Bills are 9-6 vs spread when hosting AFC East foes; since 2012, they’re 12-10 as a home favorite. Over is 12-4 in their home games the last two years. Jets are 2-4-2 as road underdogs under Bowles. Under is 10-6 in Jet road games the last two seasons.

Falcons @ Bears — Last 14 years, Super Bowl loser is 5-9 in its first game the next year (2-12 vs spread). Atlanta also has two new coordinators this year; they’re 3-2 in last five season openers, 4-3 as a road favorite under Quinn. Under is 15-9 in their road games the last three years. Chicago is 6-11-1 vs spread as a home underdog since ’12 (4-1 LY). First meeting in three years between these two; Falcons lost last six games in Windy City- their last win here was in 1983 (also in Week 1). Atlanta is 3-2 in its last five road openers. Under is 10-3 in their last 13 AO’s. Chicago lost its last three home openers, by 3-8-15 points; over is 4-1-1 in their last six. Bears were -20 in turnovers LY, are 14-34 SU the last three years.

Jaguars @ Texans — Houston won last six games in this division rivalry; they swept Jaguars LY, 24-21/21-20. Jax lost five of last six games in Houston, losing last three by 1-24-6 points. Texans are 12-4-1 as a home favorite under O’Brien; they’re also starting 4th different QB on Opening Day in his four years as Texans’ coach. Since ’09, Jaguars are 24-29-1 as a road underdog; over is 11-5 in their road games the last two years. Jax lost its last nine road openers (2-7 vs spread)- they stared 0-1 the last five years. Houston won six of last seven season openers, are 5-2 vs spread in last seven home openers. Under is 8-4 in their last 12 home openers, 10-6 in their home games the last two seasons.

Eagles @ Redskins — Washington won last five series games, sweeping Iggles 27-20/27-22 LY. Philly lost last three visits here, by 3-3-7 points. Last two years, Redskins are 12-4 vs spread in games where spread was 3 or less points- they’re 4-8 as a home favorite under Gruden. Eagles are 8-9 vs spread as a road underdog the last three years. Redskins Philly won seven of last eight road openers- they covered last five tries as an underdog in AO’s. Over is 5-2-2 in their last nine AO’s. Washington lost four of its last five home openers; five of last six went over total. Last two years, Eagles are 7-10 vs spread in games where spread was 3 or less points. Over is 22-10 in Philly road games the last four years.

Cardinals @ Lions — Redbirds are 10-6 vs spread on artificial turf, 10-7 as road underdogs under Arians. Detroit is 11-4-3 as home favorites under Caldwell. Arizona won its last seven games with Lions; five of those seven were in desert. Redbirds won 31-24/42-17 in last two visits here; their last loss to Lions was here in 2005. Arizona had covered eight road openers in row before losing Week 3 AO in Buffalo LY- three of their last four went over. Cards won five of last seven season openers. Detroit won five of last six season openers, lost last two home openers, scoring 12-15 points. Over is 5-2 in their last seven HO’s. Over is 13-3 in Cardinal road games last two years. Over is 23-17 in their home games the last five years.

Raiders @ Titans — Silver/Black was 7-1 LY in games with spread of 3 or less points; they’re 12-4 vs spread on road under Del Rio. Oakland won in Music City last two years, 24-21/17-10; road team won last three series games. Last four years, Titans are 9-20-3 vs spread at home; since 2011, they’re 13-22-3 vs spread in games with spread of 3 or less. Oakland lost four of last five season openers; they’re 7-2-1 vs spread in last ten road openers— over is 12-5-1 in their last 18. Tennessee won three of last four season openers, but lost its last three home openers. Titans are 5-13-2 vs spread in last 20 non-divisional home tilts. Under is 7-3 in their last ten season openers. Oakland is 15-5 vs spread in its last 20 non-divisional road games.

Buccaneers @ Dolphins — Since 2007, Miami is 11-31-1 vs spread as a home favorite; dogs are 26-12-2 vs spread in their last 40 home games. Series is 5-5; home side is 7-3. Bucs lost three of four visits here, with one win in 2000. Three of last four meetings were decided by 3 or less points. Tampa Bay won its last two road openers, covered five of last seven; over is 6-3 in their last nine. Miami won four of its last five home openers- their last eight home openers went over the total. Last three years, Tampa Bay is 6-11 vs number in games with spread of 3 or less points. Since 2013, under is 17-14-1 in Bucs’ road games; over is 15-9 in Miami’s last 24 home tilts. Since ’12, Tampa is 15-10 vs spread in non-divisional road games.

Ravens @ Bengals — Cincy is opening at home for first time since 2009; they went 4-3 in Week 1 road games since then, are 5-2 (4-2-1 vs spread) in last seven home openers. Under is 7-2 in their last nine HO’s. Bengals are 15-9-1 as home favorites since 2013, but their OL was ravaged in free agency last winter- they’re 7-5 vs spread in AFC North home games last four years. Since 2012, Baltimore is 10-13-1 as a road underdog; they’re 4-1-1 vs spread in last six divisional road games. Ravens lost four of last six road openers; they’re 7-4 vs spread in last 11 AO’s (over is 7-2-1 in last ten). These teams finished LY here against each other. Bengals won six of last seven meetings, winning last five played here, by 6-17-3-8-17 points.

Steelers @ Browns — Since returning to NFL in 1999, Cleveland has been 1-0 once, 0-1 17 times, with only Week 1 win 20-3 over the Ravens in ’04. Browns are 4-14 vs spread in HO’s, 3-2 in last five- they’re 2-12 vs spread in Week 1 HO’s. Steelers are 8-1 in last nine series games; they won three of last four visits here, with wins by 16-16-17 points. Pittsburgh lost five of last six road openers, four of last six season openers. Under is 7-3 in their last ten AO’s. Browns were 1-7 as home underdogs this year, are 13-21-1 as home dogs since 2010; they’re 1-8 in NFC North home games the last three years. Pittsburgh is 10-6 as a road favorite last two years, 4-2 in division games. Under is 12-4 in their last 16 road games.

Colts @ Rams — Luck is out here; Tolzien (0-2-1 as starter) gets the start. Goff had very little chance as rookie LY because Rams’ OL sucked; now we see if new regime has improved that unit. Rams were 1-4-1 as home dogs LY, are 22-30-2 in that role, since 2007. Over is 20-15 in their last 35 home games. Colts 1-3 as road favorites the last two years; over is 17-7 in their last 24 road games. Indy lost six of last seven season openers, is 2-5 vs spread in last seven road openers. Under is 6-3 in their last nine season openers. Rams lost last 10 season openers, but won four of last five home openers; this is their first home opener in SoCal since 1994. First game for 31-year old Rams’ HC McVay; Rams hammered Colts 38-8 (+8 ) in last meeting, in 2013. Indy beat McVay’s Redskins 49-27 in ’14.

Seahawks @ Packers — Packers beat Seahawks last two years, 27-17/38-10; Seahawks lost last seven visits here- their last win at Lambeau was in ’99. Seattle lost nine of last ten road openers; under is 9-5 in their last 14. Home team won nine of their last ten season openers. Green Bay won nine of last ten home openers (8-2 vs spread); five of their last six went over total- their last six Week 1 games went over. Last three years, Packers are 14-7-2 as home favorites; they’re 8-12 in last 20 games where spread was 3 or less points. Under is 11-5 in their last 16 home games. Since ’11, Seahawks are 11-5-5 vs spread as a road underdog; they’re 8-5-2 in last 15 games where spread was 3 or less points.

Panthers @ 49ers — Niners are on 4th head coach in four years. How healthy is Newton’s shoulder? Panthers gave up 81 points LY in two games vs Shanahan’s Atlanta offense- 49ers’ personnel is obviously inferior. SF is 7-7 as home dog the last two years; under is 22-10 in their last 32 home games. Carolina is 6-12-1 as a road favorite under Rivera. In franchise history, Carolina is 1-6 vs spread as a favorite in road openers; Panthers lost six of last eight road openers- over is 6-3 in their last nine. Carolina lost six of last eight season openers. 49ers won five of last six home openers, covered seven of last eight, with last three staying under total. Carolina (-12.5) hammered 49ers 46-27 in Week 2 LY, their 5th win in last six games vs SF.

Giants @ Cowboys — Rivals meet in Week 1 for 4th time in last five years- this is 5th year in row Giants open on road. Big Blue won last three meetings with Cowboys; they swept Dallas 21-20/10-7 LY. Giants lost three of last four visits here, with losses by 1-10-5 points. Since ’08, Cowboys are vs spread 20-36 as home favorites (4-2 LY); over is 9-6-1 in their last 16 home games. Last 3 years, Giants are 5-8-2 as road underdogs; under was 7-1 in their road games LY, McAdoo’s first as HC. Big Blue lost five of last seven road openers, with last two decided by a point apiece. Over is 11-2 in Giants’ last 14 road openers. Dallas won four of its last six home openers, but is 1-7-1 vs spread in last nine.

[New York Knight]

NFL Trend Report

NY JETS (5 - 11) at BUFFALO (7 - 9) - 9/10/2017, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUFFALO is 41-24 ATS (+14.6 Units) in a home game where the total is between 38.5 and 42 points since 1992.
NY JETS are 50-31 ATS (+15.9 Units) in road games versus division opponents since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
BUFFALO is 2-2 against the spread versus NY JETS over the last 3 seasons
BUFFALO is 2-2 straight up against NY JETS over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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ATLANTA (13 - 6) at CHICAGO (3 - 13) - 9/10/2017, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 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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JACKSONVILLE (3 - 13) at HOUSTON (10 - 8) - 9/10/2017, 1:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 3-1 against the spread versus JACKSONVILLE over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 4-0 straight up against JACKSONVILLE 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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PHILADELPHIA (7 - 9) at WASHINGTON (8 - 7 - 1) - 9/10/2017, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 83-112 ATS (-40.2 Units) in home games since 1992.
WASHINGTON is 83-112 ATS (-40.2 Units) in home lined games since 1992.
WASHINGTON is 83-112 ATS (-40.2 Units) in home games in games played on a grass field since 1992.
WASHINGTON is 13-30 ATS (-20.0 Units) in home games in September games since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 4-0 against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 4-0 straight up against PHILADELPHIA 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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ARIZONA (7 - 8 - 1) at DETROIT (9 - 8) - 9/10/2017, 1:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 1-0 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
ARIZONA is 1-0 straight up against DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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OAKLAND (12 - 5) at TENNESSEE (9 - 7) - 9/10/2017, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TENNESSEE is 24-11 ATS (+11.9 Units) as a home favorite of 3 points or less since 1992.
OAKLAND is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in games where the line is +3 to -3 over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 2-0 against the spread versus TENNESSEE over the last 3 seasons
OAKLAND is 2-0 straight up against TENNESSEE over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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TAMPA BAY (9 - 7) at MIAMI (10 - 7) - 9/10/2017, 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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BALTIMORE (8 - 8) at CINCINNATI (6 - 9 - 1) - 9/10/2017, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in games played on turf over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 71-97 ATS (-35.7 Units) versus division opponents since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 2-2 against the spread versus BALTIMORE over the last 3 seasons
CINCINNATI is 3-1 straight up against BALTIMORE over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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PITTSBURGH (13 - 6) at CLEVELAND (1 - 15) - 9/10/2017, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 100-70 ATS (+23.0 Units) as a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points since 1992.
CLEVELAND is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) as an underdog of 3.5 to 9.5 points over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in a home game where the total is between 45.5 and 49 points over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) in all games where the total is between 42.5 and 49 points over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) versus division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 3-0 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 4-0 straight up against CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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INDIANAPOLIS (8 - 8) at LA RAMS (4 - 12) - 9/10/2017, 4:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANAPOLIS is 25-12 ATS (+11.8 Units) as a road favorite of 3 points or less since 1992.
LA RAMS is 175-224 ATS (-71.4 Units) in all games since 1992.
LA RAMS is 175-224 ATS (-71.4 Units) in all lined games since 1992.
LA RAMS is 80-114 ATS (-45.4 Units) in all games where the total is between 42.5 and 49 points since 1992.
LA RAMS is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
LA RAMS is 33-52 ATS (-24.2 Units) in September games since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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SEATTLE (11 - 6 - 1) at GREEN BAY (12 - 7) - 9/10/2017, 4:25 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GREEN BAY is 38-22 ATS (+13.8 Units) against NFC West division opponents since 1992.
GREEN BAY is 181-127 ATS (+41.3 Units) in games played on a grass field since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
GREEN BAY is 2-0 against the spread versus SEATTLE over the last 3 seasons
GREEN BAY is 2-0 straight up against SEATTLE over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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CAROLINA (6 - 10) at SAN FRANCISCO (2 - 14) - 9/10/2017, 4:25 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CAROLINA is 78-55 ATS (+17.5 Units) in all games where the total is between 42.5 and 49 points since 1992.
CAROLINA is 56-35 ATS (+17.5 Units) in road games in games played on a grass field since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
CAROLINA is 1-0 against the spread versus SAN FRANCISCO over the last 3 seasons
CAROLINA is 1-0 straight up against SAN FRANCISCO over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NY GIANTS (11 - 6) at DALLAS (13 - 4) - 9/10/2017, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) in games played on turf over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY GIANTS is 4-0 against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
NY GIANTS is 3-1 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

[New York Knight]

NFL Trend Report

ATLANTA vs. CHICAGO
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games on the road
Atlanta is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Chicago
Chicago is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta
Chicago is 4-15 SU in its last 19 games at home

OAKLAND vs. TENNESSEE
Oakland is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Oakland is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Tennessee
Tennessee is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Oakland
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tennessee's last 6 games


NY JETS vs. BUFFALO
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of the NY Jets last 6 games when playing on the road against Buffalo
NY Jets are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Buffalo's last 6 games
Buffalo is 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing NY Jets


TAMPA BAY vs. MIAMI
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 7 games
Tampa Bay is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
Miami is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
Miami is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay


JACKSONVILLE vs. HOUSTON
Jacksonville is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Houston
Jacksonville is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Houston
Houston is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games when playing Jacksonville


PITTSBURGH vs. CLEVELAND
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Pittsburgh is 7-2-1 ATS in its last 10 games
Cleveland is 1-8-1 ATS in its last 10 games
Cleveland is 1-8 ATS in its last 9 games at home


PHILADELPHIA vs. WASHINGTON
Philadelphia is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 7 games on the road
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Washington's last 10 games at home


BALTIMORE vs. CINCINNATI
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Baltimore's last 5 games
Baltimore is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
Cincinnati is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Baltimore
Cincinnati is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Baltimore


ARIZONA vs. DETROIT
Arizona is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Arizona's last 13 games when playing Detroit
Detroit is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games at home

INDIANAPOLIS vs. LOS ANGELES
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Indianapolis's last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Indianapolis's last 8 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Los Angeles's last 6 games when playing Indianapolis
Los Angeles is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home


SEATTLE vs. GREEN BAY
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Seattle's last 7 games
Seattle is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Green Bay
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Green Bay's last 5 games
Green Bay is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games


CAROLINA vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Carolina is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Carolina's last 9 games
San Francisco is 2-13 ATS in its last 15 games when playing Carolina
San Francisco is 1-14 SU in its last 15 games


NY GIANTS vs. DALLAS
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of the NY Giants last 9 games on the road
NY Giants are 3-5-2 ATS in their last 10 games on the road
Dallas is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Dallas's last 8 games when playing at home against NY Giants

[New York Knight]

NFL Tech Trends

N.Y. JETS at BUFFALO (CBS, 1:00 p.m. ET)
McDermott Bills debut! Jets won and covered both vs. Bills LY but had dropped previous five in series. Jets “under” 5-2 last 7 away LY. Bills were “over” 12-4 in 2016, though series “under” 4-1 last five.
Tech Edge: “Under,” based on series trends.


ATLANTA at CHICAGO (FOX, 1:00 p.m. ET)
Bears 7-13-1 last 21 on board but were 4-1 as home dog LY. Falcs 7-1 vs. line away LY also “over” 16-3 in 2016.
Tech Edge: “Over” and slight to Falcons, based on “totals” and team trends.


JACKSONVILLE at HOUSTON (CBS, 1:00 p.m. ET)
Texans have won last 6 SU in series (4-2 vs. line in those games). O’Brien 9-2-1 as home chalk past two seasons. “Overs” 4-1 last five in series, and Jags “over” 15-7 last 22 since late 2015.
Tech Edge: “Over” and Texans, based on “totals” and team trends.


PHILADELPHIA at WASHINGTON (FOX, 1:00 p.m. ET)
Skins have won last five and covered last six in series. “Overs” 7-2 last nine meetings, and Birds “over” 10-1 last 11 on road. Skins “over” 14-5-1 last 20.
Tech Edge: “Over” and Redskins, based on “totals” and team trends.


ARIZONA at DETROIT (FOX, 1:00 p.m. ET)
Cards have won SU last seven vs. Lions since 2007, covering six of those. Arians 3-0 SU and vs. line against Detroit. Arians 20-12 vs. spread as reg season visitor since taking over Cards in 2013. Arians also “over” 10-4-1 LY, though Caldwell “under” 12-6 last 18 for Lions.
Tech Edge: Cards, based on series trends.


OAKLAND at TENNESSEE (CBS, 1:00 p.m. ET)
Raiders 6-2 vs. line on road in reg season LY, now 9-2 last 11 in role. Oakland won and covered at Titans last 2 years. Raiders “over” 27-13-1 last 41 since mid 2014 though “unders” 1-0-1 last two years in series. Titans “over” 7-2-1 last ten at Nashville.
Tech Edge: “Over” and Raiders, based on “totals” and team trends.

TAMPA BAY at MIAMI (FOX, 1:00 p.m. ET)
Bucs 6-2 vs. line away LY, though Dolphins 2-1 as home dog. Adam Gase “over” 12-4 in Miami debut LY.
Tech Edge: “Over,” based on “totals” trends.


BALTIMORE at CINCINNATI (CBS, 1:00 p.m. ET)
”Under” last three in series. Marvin Lewis 5-2 SU and vs. line last seven vs. Harbaugh. Ravens only 2-6 vs. points away LY.
Tech Edge: Slight to “under” and Bengals, based on “totals” and series trends.


PITTSBURGH at CLEVELAND (CBS, 1:00 p.m. ET)
Steel has won SU last four meetings and is 6-3 vs. spread last nine vs. Browns. Hue Jackson just 1-7 as home dog in Brownies debut LY, and Cleveland 9-22-1 vs. spread last two seasons. Steel 12-6 vs. spread last 18 on reg season road. “Under” 10-2 last 12 in series. Browns “under” 9-2 last 11 at home.
Tech Edge: “Under” and Steel, based on “totals” and team trends.

INDIANAPOLIS at L.A. RAMS (CBS, 4:05 p.m. ET)
McVay LA debut! Colts “over” 9-2 last 11 away. Rams only 1-5-1 vs. line at Coliseum LY, 1-10-1 last 12 vs. line to close season.
Tech Edge: Slight to “over” and Colts, based on “totals” and Rams struggling trends.


SEATTLE at GREEN BAY (FOX, 4:25 p.m. ET)
Home team 4-0 SU and vs. line in series since 2012. But Carroll 10-3-2 as reg.-season dog since 2013. Pack “over” 13-6 in 2016, and 14-7-2 as reg. season home chalk since 2014.
Tech Edge: “Over,” based on "totals" trends.


CAROLINA at SAN FRANCISCO (FOX, 4:25 p.m. ET)
Shanahan SF debut! Panthers 0-7-1 last eight as chalk away from Charlotte.
Tech Edge: 49ers, based on team trends.

N.Y. GIANTS at DALLAS (NBC, 8:30 p.m. ET)
Eli won and covered both vs. Dallas LY, and 5-2-1 vs. line last eight at Arlington. Eli has now covered last five vs. Dallas as well. NYG 8-3 vs. spread last 11 reg season LY. Also “under” 12-4 in 2015. Dallas “under” 15-8-1 last 24 in reg season.
Tech Edge: Giants and “under,” based on series and “totals” trends.

[New York Knight]

MARC LAWRENCE

Play - Cincinnati Bengals (Game 468).

Edges - Bengals: 6-1 SU and 5-1-1 ATS home in division game during December; and 4-0 ATS home openers versus division opponents… Ravens: 0-5 SU and 1-4 ATS last five games here in this series… With the Bengals anxious to make amends for last year’s losing effort, we recommend a 1* play on Cincinnati. Thank you and good luck as always.

[New York Knight]

RED DOG SPORTS

Soccer | Sep 10, 2017
Gil Vicente vs. Sporting B

Sporting B -120


Our FREE SOCCER PLAY for Sunday is on Sporting B. This match takes place in South America.

Gil Vicente 1
Sporting 2