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When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, October 8, 2017
Where: FirstEnergy Stadium, Cleveland, Ohio

Preview: Jets at Browns

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Oct 5, 2017

The New York Jets enter Sunday's matchup against the Cleveland Browns with a chance to notch an unlikely third straight win. A week after dominating rhe Miami Dolphins, New York pulled out a dramatic 23-20 victory in overtime over Jacksonville last week to move to 2-2 on the season.

The Browns are off to an 0-4 start, which is disheartening for a team which went 1-15 last season and believed to be turning the corner. "We're committed to continuing to work toward building this roster and becoming a perennial playoff team, and we're on the way toward that," said Browns vice president Sashi Brown.Quarterback Josh McCown has already won more games with the Jets than he did in his time with the Browns last season. The journeyman, who was 1-10 as a starter for Cleveland, has completed 40 of 54 passes for 473 yards over the past two weeks.TV: 1 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Browns -1. O/U: 39.

ABOUT THE JETS (2-2): With Matt Forte sidelined with turf toe, Bilal Powell rushed for a career-high 163 yards and a touchdown in last week's win over Jacksonville. Rookie Elijah McGuire added 93 yards on the ground in the win that was sealed on Chandler Catanzaro's 41-yard field goal with 28 seconds left in overtime. New York has won four straight in the series, including a 31-28 road win last season in a game that McCown started for Cleveland.
ABOUT THE BROWNS (0-4): Defensive end Myles Garrett (ankle), the first overall pick in last year's NFL draft, tweeted during the week that he would make his debut on Sunday. Rookie DeShone Kizer has failed to complete 50 percent in any of his past three games and has eight interceptions and just three touchdowns on the season. The Browns are short-handed at wide receiver due to several injuries and coach Hue Jackson indicated that he would have benched Kenny Britt if he had more healthy bodies to fill the role.


EXTRA POINTS
1. McCown was limited in practice during the week with a shoulder injury.
2. Counting his time at Notre Dame, Kizer has won just four of his past 16 starts at quarterback.
3. The Browns are 2-29 dating to the 2015 season.

PREDICTION: Browns 20, Jets 14

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Trends - N.Y. Jets at Cleveland

ATS TRENDS

N.Y. Jets

Jets are 5-2-2 ATS in their last 9 games after accumulating more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game. Jets are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up win. Jets are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing less than 150 yards passing in their previous game. Jets are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games on grass. Jets are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win. Jets are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games.

Cleveland

Browns are 8-20-1 ATS in their last 29 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game. Browns are 2-6-1 ATS in their last 9 games on grass. Browns are 5-16-1 ATS in their last 22 vs. AFC. Browns are 5-17 ATS in their last 22 games following a ATS loss. Browns are 6-22-1 ATS in their last 29 games following a straight up loss of more than 14 points. Browns are 6-23-1 ATS in their last 30 games overall. Browns are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 30 points in their previous game. Browns are 3-13 ATS in their last 16 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Browns are 5-22 ATS in their last 27 games following a straight up loss. Browns are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 home games. Browns are 2-10-1 ATS in their last 13 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Browns are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games in October. Browns are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games after scoring less than 15 points in their previous game. Browns are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a double-digit loss at home. Browns are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after accumulating less than 250 total yards in their previous game.

OU TRENDS

N.Y. Jets

Over is 4-0 in Jets last 4 games after accumulating more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game. Over is 5-1 in Jets last 6 games following a ATS win. Over is 5-1-1 in Jets last 7 games after allowing more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Jets last 5 games following a straight up win. Under is 10-3 in Jets last 13 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Over is 8-3-1 in Jets last 12 games in October. Under is 9-4 in Jets last 13 road games.

Cleveland

Under is 4-0 in Browns last 4 games following a double-digit loss at home. Under is 4-0 in Browns last 4 games after allowing more than 30 points in their previous game. Under is 7-0 in Browns last 7 home games. Under is 6-0 in Browns last 6 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 7-1 in Browns last 8 games on grass. Under is 8-2 in Browns last 10 games following a straight up loss. Over is 4-1 in Browns last 5 games in Week 5. Under is 7-2 in Browns last 9 games following a ATS loss. Under is 9-3 in Browns last 12 games overall. Under is 9-3 in Browns last 12 games following a straight up loss of more than 14 points. Under is 5-2 in Browns last 7 games after scoring less than 15 points in their previous game. Under is 40-17-2 in Browns last 59 games after accumulating less than 250 total yards in their previous game. Under is 7-3 in Browns last 10 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Over is 7-3 in Browns last 10 games in October. Over is 7-3 in Browns last 10 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 7-3 in Browns last 10 vs. AFC.

HEAD TO HEAD

Jets are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 meetings. Favorite is 7-0 ATS in their last 7 meetings.

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When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, October 8, 2017
Where: Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan

Preview: Panthers at Lions

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Oct 6, 2017

Cam Newton made headlines for the wrong reasons this week, but the Carolina Panthers’ star quarterback hopes to turn the narrative back to his play on Sunday. Newton and the Panthers look to keep pace in the NFC South when they visit the Detroit Lions, who are off to a strong start of their own.


Newton apologized Thursday, a day after his comment toward a female beat writer drew ire. "It's funny to hear a female talk about routes like ... it's funny,” Newton said in response to a question from Charlotte Observer reporter Jourdan Rodrigue - a comment that Newton called “extremely degrading and disrespectful” in his apology. Now Newton hopes to turn the spotlight back on his play after shaking off an early slump to pass for 316 yards and three touchdowns and rush for 44 yards and a score in a 33-30 win at New England last week. He will have to do it against a Lions defense that is thriving on creating turnovers, as it has forced an NFL-best 11 thus far.
TV: 1 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Lions -2.5. O/U: 42.5


ABOUT THE PANTHERS (3-1): Carolina ranks fourth in total defense and scoring defense despite having played two potent offenses the past two weeks in New Orleans and New England. After throwing three interceptions in a 34-13 loss to the Saints in Week 3, Newton snapped out of his funk last week to post a 130.8 rating, his best since the 2015 season finale. If he can stay sharp, the Panthers’ offense could be dangerous as he has a number of weapons at his disposal - including rookie all-purpose back Christian McCaffrey, who has caught 22 passes for 206 yards.
ABOUT THE LIONS (3-1): Detroit has been opportunistic on both sides of the ball, as it ranks 10th in scoring offense and fourth in scoring defense despite being 24th in total offense and 15th in total defense. Their plus-9 turnover margin has played a huge role in that, as veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford has shown a newfound maturity, throwing seven touchdown passes with only one interception. Running back Ameer Abdullah appears headed for a breakout campaign after rushing for a career-high 94 yards and a score in last week’s 14-7 triumph at Minnesota.


EXTRA POINTS
1. Lions K Matt Prater has made an NFL-record four field goals of 55 yards or longer this season.
2. Carolina RB Jonathan Stewart (6,868 yards) became the franchise’s all-time leading rusher last week, surpassing DeAngelo Williams.
3. The Panthers have won five of the last six meetings, including a 24-7 home victory in the most recent clash in 2014.


PREDICTION: Lions 23, Panthers 20

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Trends - Carolina at Detroit

ATS TRENDS

Carolina

Panthers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 road games. Panthers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game. Panthers are 11-4-1 ATS in their last 16 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game. Panthers are 11-5 ATS in their last 16 games in October. Panthers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games in Week 5. Panthers are 2-7-1 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up win. Panthers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after scoring more than 30 points in their previous game. Panthers are 2-8-1 ATS in their last 11 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game. Panthers are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Panthers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game. Panthers are 1-6-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS win. Panthers are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games on fieldturf.

Detroit

Lions are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games in October. Lions are 19-7 ATS in their last 26 games after scoring less than 15 points in their previous game. Lions are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Lions are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games following a ATS win. Lions are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game. Lions are 1-5 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.

OU TRENDS

Carolina

Under is 6-1-1 in Panthers last 8 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Panthers last 5 games in October. Under is 4-1-1 in Panthers last 6 games following a ATS win. Under is 8-2 in Panthers last 10 games in Week 5. Over is 8-2 in Panthers last 10 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Over is 19-6-1 in Panthers last 26 games on fieldturf. Under is 3-1-1 in Panthers last 5 vs. NFC. Under is 3-1-1 in Panthers last 5 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 8-3 in Panthers last 11 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game. Under is 5-2-1 in Panthers last 8 games overall. Under is 5-2-1 in Panthers last 8 games following a straight up win.

Detroit

Under is 8-1 in Lions last 9 games following a straight up win. Under is 7-1 in Lions last 8 games following a ATS win. Over is 5-1 in Lions last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Under is 11-4 in Lions last 15 games overall. Under is 11-4 in Lions last 15 games on fieldturf. Under is 21-8 in Lions last 29 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 7-3 in Lions last 10 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 34-15-3 in Lions last 52 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game. Under is 9-4 in Lions last 13 vs. NFC. Over is 39-19-2 in Lions last 60 games after scoring less than 15 points in their previous game.

HEAD TO HEAD

Panthers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 meetings.

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When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, October 8, 2017
Where: Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana

Preview: 49ers at Colts

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Oct 5, 2017

Frank Gore attempts to pass another member of the Hall of Fame at the expense of his former team when the Indianapolis Colts host the winless San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. Gore needs to gain four yards on the ground to overtake former Colt Eric Dickerson (13,259) for seventh place on the NFL's all-time rushing list.

The 34-year-old Gore, who is the 49ers' all-time leading rusher after spending his first 10 seasons in the league with them, is averaging only 3.1 yards per carry and has recorded 191 over four games this year as his career winds down. He enters Sunday trailing Jerome Bettis by 406 yards for sixth place and LaDainian Tomlinson by 428 for fifth. While Indianapolis looks to avoid being swept by the NFC West this season, San Francisco remains in search of its first victory after dropping an 18-15 decision in overtime at Arizona last week. The 49ers have scored more than 15 points just once in four contests but have kept the opposition under 20 in each of their first two road games.

TV: 1 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Colts -1.5. O/U: 44.5

ABOUT THE 49ERS (0-4): Brian Hoyer is looking forward to playing in Indianapolis after registering a career-high 397 passing yards in his first visit on Oct. 9, 2016 while with Chicago. Elvis Dumervil recorded his 26th career multi-sack performance last week with two, giving him 101 overall. The veteran linebacker joined Julius Peppers (148) and Terrell Suggs (117.5) as the only active players to reach the century mark.

ABOUT THE COLTS (1-3): Indianapolis is hoping for a better performance from backup quarterback Jacoby Brissett, who completed only two of his nine pass attempts in the second half of last week's 46-18 defeat at Seattle to finish 16-of-29 for 157 yards with a touchdown and an interception. The 23-year-old is one of five quarterbacks with at least two rushing touchdowns this year but may not have Jack Doyle available as a passing target on Sunday as the tight end is in the concussion protocol. Rookie safety Malik Hooker is tied for the NFL lead with three interceptions after recording one in each of his last three games.

EXTRA POINTS

1. The 49ers have not visited Indianapolis since Nov. 1, 2009, when they suffered an 18-14 loss.

2. San Francisco K Robbie Gould is 11-for-11 on field-goal attempts this season.

3. Indianapolis has won its last three meetings with San Francisco and is 25-18 in the all-time series.

PREDICTION: 49ers 24, Colts 16

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Trends - San Francisco at Indianapolis

ATS TRENDS

San Francisco

49ers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up loss. 49ers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games in Week 5. 49ers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall. 49ers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 road games. 49ers are 4-9-1 ATS in their last 14 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game. 49ers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. 49ers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games on fieldturf. 49ers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games in October.

Indianapolis

Colts are 12-2 ATS in their last 14 games in Week 5. Colts are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS loss. Colts are 29-10 ATS in their last 39 games following a straight up loss. Colts are 26-9 ATS vs. a team with a losing record. Colts are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating less than 250 total yards in their previous game. Colts are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games after allowing more than 30 points in their previous game. Colts are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.

OU TRENDS

San Francisco

Under is 5-1 in 49ers last 6 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 5-1 in 49ers last 6 games on fieldturf. Over is 9-2 in 49ers last 11 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game. Over is 7-2 in 49ers last 9 games in Week 5. Under is 5-2 in 49ers last 7 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.

Indianapolis

Under is 8-1 in Colts last 9 games after accumulating less than 250 total yards in their previous game. Under is 6-1 in Colts last 7 home games. Over is 5-1 in Colts last 6 games in October. Under is 5-1 in Colts last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Over is 5-1 in Colts last 6 games in Week 5. Under is 9-2 in Colts last 11 games after allowing more than 30 points in their previous game. Under is 23-7 in Colts last 30 games after accumulating less than 150 yards passing in their previous game. Over is 6-2 in Colts last 8 vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 7-3 in Colts last 10 games on fieldturf.

HEAD TO HEAD

Road team is 5-0 ATS in their last 5 meetings. Underdog is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings.

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When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, October 8, 2017
Where: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida

Preview: Titans at Dolphins

Gracenote
Oct 5, 2017

The Tennessee Titans would have been wise to shield their eyes from the scoreboard after being lit up by their opponent last week. The visiting Titans look to rebound from a shellacking on Sunday when they face a Miami Dolphins' offense that has been held in the dark for the last two games.

Tennessee's potential to bounce back may hinge on Marcus Mariota's ability to do the same, as the gimpy quarterback is expected to be a game-time decision against Miami after injuring his hamstring in last week's 57-14 debacle versus Houston. "He did a little more. Not a lot more, but a little more," Titans coach Mike Mularkey said of Mariota's workload in practice on Thursday workload. "We're really being smart and listening to what he's saying about himself." The Dolphins would be wise to close their ears on what many are saying about their inept offense, which is averaging league lows in points (8.3), yards per game (249.0), yards per play (4.2) and third-down conversion (21 percent). "At this point, the excuses are running out," Miami coach Adam Gase said. "There are no more excuses. It's either get the job done, or we will find someone that can."

TV: 1 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Dolphins -1. O/U: Off

ABOUT THE TITANS (2-2): Should Mariota be sidelined on Sunday, Matt Cassel is expected to get the nod with new acquisition Brandon Weeden to serve as the backup. Tennessee may lean heavily on a running game that is averaging an NFL-best 5.0 yards per carry, with 2016 AFC rushing leader DeMarco Murray (5.1) rumbling for 121 yards in Tennessee's 30-17 victory over Miami on Oct. 9, 2016. Former Heisman Trophy winner Derrick Henry is churning out 4.6 yards per tote this season, but Mariota leads the club with three rushing touchdowns. Rishard Matthews, who was selected by Miami in the seventh round of the 2012 draft, leads the club in receiving yards (250), while Pro Bowl tight end Delanie Walker has a team-best 18 catches.

ABOUT THE DOLPHINS (1-2): Miami mustered a last-second touchdown pass to avoid a shutout against the New York Jets on Sept. 24, but it wasn't as fortunate last week in a 20-0 loss to New Orleans. The well-traveled Dolphins have ventured to Los Angeles, New Jersey and London for their first three contests - with Jay Ajayi's rushing game being grounded with just 62 yards in the last two. Jay Cutler isn't paying dividends on the one-year, $10 million contract he signed in August, but the 34-year-old has cashed in on a pair of career starts versus Tennessee with five touchdowns, no interceptions and a 137.2 quarterback rating. Jarvis Landry's 25 receptions are tied for fifth-best in the league, although he is averaging just 6.6 yards per catch.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Hurricane Irma forced the postponement of the regularly scheduled home opener for Miami, which would love to duplicate its impressive 6-2 mark from last season at Hard Rock Stadium.

2. Tennessee has allowed an NFL fourth-worst 275 yards passing this season.

3. The Dolphins are one of four teams (Chicago, Oakland and the New York Giants) that have yet to record an interception.

PREDICTION: Titans 17, Dolphins 14

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Trends - Tennessee at Miami

ATS TRENDS

Tennessee

Titans are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up loss. Titans are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS loss. Titans are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games on grass. Titans are 7-3-1 ATS in their last 11 games after accumulating less than 150 yards passing in their previous game. Titans are 5-11-1 ATS in their last 17 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Titans are 4-9-2 ATS in their last 15 games after allowing more than 30 points in their previous game. Titans are 8-18-3 ATS in their last 29 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game. Titans are 15-34-3 ATS in their last 52 games following a straight up loss of more than 14 points. Titans are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games in October. Titans are 16-38-3 ATS in their last 57 games overall. Titans are 8-20-1 ATS in their last 29 road games. Titans are 7-18-1 ATS in their last 26 games after allowing more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game. Titans are 13-34-4 ATS in their last 51 vs. AFC. Titans are 7-19 ATS in their last 26 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game. Titans are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games in Week 5. Titans are 3-12-1 ATS in their last 16 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Titans are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games after scoring less than 15 points in their previous game. Titans are 4-22-3 ATS vs. a team with a losing record. Titans are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 games after accumulating less than 250 total yards in their previous game.

Miami

Dolphins are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Dolphins are 10-21 ATS in their last 31 vs. AFC. Dolphins are 6-14 ATS in their last 20 home games. Dolphins are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up loss. Dolphins are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS loss. Dolphins are 4-12 ATS in their last 16 games after scoring less than 15 points in their previous game. Dolphins are 6-23 ATS in their last 29 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game. Dolphins are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss of more than 14 points. Dolphins are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Dolphins are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games after accumulating less than 250 total yards in their previous game.

OU TRENDS

Tennessee

Over is 13-3-1 in Titans last 17 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 4-1 in Titans last 5 road games. Over is 4-1 in Titans last 5 games after allowing more than 30 points in their previous game. Over is 10-3-1 in Titans last 14 games following a straight up loss. Over is 12-4-1 in Titans last 17 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game. Over is 6-2 in Titans last 8 games after allowing more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game. Over is 3-1-1 in Titans last 5 games after scoring less than 15 points in their previous game. Over is 11-4-1 in Titans last 16 games following a ATS loss. Over is 13-5-1 in Titans last 19 games on grass. Over is 5-2 in Titans last 7 games in Week 5. Over is 5-2 in Titans last 7 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Over is 10-4 in Titans last 14 games following a straight up loss of more than 14 points. Over is 12-5 in Titans last 17 games overall. Over is 7-3 in Titans last 10 games after accumulating less than 250 total yards in their previous game. Over is 43-20-1 in Titans last 64 games in October.

Miami

Under is 4-0 in Dolphins last 4 games overall. Under is 4-0 in Dolphins last 4 games following a straight up loss of more than 14 points. Over is 5-1 in Dolphins last 6 home games. Over is 4-1 in Dolphins last 5 games after accumulating less than 150 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 8-3-1 in Dolphins last 12 games in Week 5. Under is 5-2 in Dolphins last 7 games following a double-digit loss at home. Under is 5-2 in Dolphins last 7 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Over is 7-3 in Dolphins last 10 games after accumulating less than 250 total yards in their previous game. Over is 7-3 in Dolphins last 10 vs. AFC. Under is 15-7-1 in Dolphins last 23 games in October.

HEAD TO HEAD

Underdog is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings. Road team is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings. Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings. Under is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in Miami.

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When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, October 8, 2017
Where: Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio

Preview: Bills at Bengals

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Oct 6, 2017

The Buffalo Bills have been one of the biggest surprises of the first quarter of the NFL season, and they’ll look to continue their strong start when they visit the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. The Bills aim for a third straight win as they try to stay atop the AFC East standings.


While the Bills have stunned the league with their 3-1 start, the Bengals have been one of the biggest disappointments during a 1-3 start, but Buffalo coach Sean McDermott isn’t taking them lightly. "This is a team that has been in the playoffs the last 'X' amount of years," McDermott told reporters. ”Anyone who looks at a record at this point in the season is making a huge mistake. This is a good football team." Cincinnati showed signs of breaking out of its offensive funk in a 27-24 overtime loss at Green Bay in Week 3 and was dominant in a 31-7 win at Cleveland last week. The Bills have won three of the last four meetings, including a 16-12 victory at Cincinnati last season.
TV: 1 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Bengals -3. O/U: 39.5


ABOUT THE BILLS (3-1): Buffalo possesses the best scoring defense in the league, and the secondary has been especially good with six interceptions and only one touchdown pass allowed. Oddly, the Bills’ most impressive defensive performance came in their only loss – a 9-3 defeat at Carolina in Week 2. The offense has left something to be desired, but quarterback Tyrod Taylor has been efficient and taken care of the ball, throwing five touchdown passes and just one interception.
ABOUT THE BENGALS (1-3): Cincinnati’s offense has been much better in two games since Bill Lazor took over as offensive coordinator, and quarterback Andy Dalton, in particular, has looked more comfortable. Dalton was 25-of-30 for 286 yards and four touchdowns against the Browns, but the ground game continues to struggle as the Bengals have topped 100 yards rushing only once. The defense has been excellent, though, ranking third in scoring defense and total defense while being especially tough against the pass.


EXTRA POINTS
1. Bengals TE Tyler Kroft set career highs for receptions (six), receiving yards (68) and touchdowns (two) last week.
2. Cincinnati's Geno Atkins leads NFL defensive tackles with three sacks and has recorded 4 1/2 in his last four home games.
3. Bills K Stephen Hauschka has made three field goals of 55 yards or longer this season - tying him for the second-most in NFL history behind Detroit’s Matt Prater, who has made four such kicks this season.


PREDICTION: Bengals 20, Bills 17

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Trends - Buffalo at Cincinnati

ATS TRENDS

Buffalo

Bills are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS win. Bills are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games overall. Bills are 7-3-1 ATS in their last 11 games on fieldturf. Bills are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.

Cincinnati

Bengals are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Bengals are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Bengals are 6-2-1 ATS in their last 9 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Bengals are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 home games. Bengals are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game. Bengals are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games in Week 5. Bengals are 2-7-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Bengals are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up win.

OU TRENDS

Buffalo

Under is 8-1 in Bills last 9 games on fieldturf. Under is 4-1 in Bills last 5 games overall. Under is 4-1 in Bills last 5 road games. Over is 4-1 in Bills last 5 games in October. Over is 6-2 in Bills last 8 vs. AFC. Over is 8-3 in Bills last 11 games in Week 5. Over is 5-2 in Bills last 7 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 7-3 in Bills last 10 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.

Cincinnati

Under is 4-0 in Bengals last 4 home games. Under is 5-0 in Bengals last 5 games on fieldturf. Under is 4-0 in Bengals last 4 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 8-1 in Bengals last 9 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 7-1 in Bengals last 8 games overall. Under is 14-2 in Bengals last 16 games following a ATS win. Under is 6-1 in Bengals last 7 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game. Under is 6-1 in Bengals last 7 games following a straight up win. Under is 5-1 in Bengals last 6 games after allowing less than 250 total yards in their previous game. Under is 20-5-1 in Bengals last 26 games following a straight up win of more than 14 points. Under is 4-1 in Bengals last 5 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 18-5 in Bengals last 23 vs. AFC. Over is 21-7-1 in Bengals last 29 games in October. Under is 13-6 in Bengals last 19 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 33-16-2 in Bengals last 51 games after scoring more than 30 points in their previous game.

HEAD TO HEAD

Over is 7-1 in the last 8 meetings. Underdog is 6-1 ATS in their last 7 meetings. Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Cincinnati. Bills are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings in Cincinnati. Bills are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 meetings.

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When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, October 8, 2017
Where: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey

Preview: Chargers at Giants

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Oct 6, 2017

The careers of Eli Manning and Philip Rivers always have been intertwined, but neither envisioned being the quarterback of an 0-4 team when the New York Giants host the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday. Manning was selected first in the 2004 draft by the Chargers against his wishes but was traded to the Giants an hour later in a package that included Rivers, who was selected fourth overall by New York.

Both teams have been happy with their signal-callers, with Manning leading the Giants to two Super Bowl victories and Rivers stacking up stats and accolades that have him on the same level as Hall-of-Famer Dan Fouts in Chargers' lore. Rivers has captured both head-to-head meetings - winning in 2009 and 2013 - while Manning is 0-3 against the Chargers, also losing to the Drew Brees-led team in 2005. "I'm looking forward to it," Rivers told reporters about facing Manning. "You're not playing the other quarterback, but this could be the last time we're both out there playing each other." Manning is more concerned about ending his team's misery - "There's not a magic trick to get a win," he told reporters. "There's not any outside help."

TV: 1 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Chargers -3.5. O/U: 44.5

ABOUT THE CHARGERS (0-4): Los Angeles is averaging just 18 points per game, and the club's poor start leaves it a porous 9-27 since the start of the 2015 season. Rivers has passed for 1,107 yards and six touchdowns against four interceptions, but third-year running back Melvin Gordon has recorded just 168 rushing yards for a lowly 3.1 average. The Chargers rank sixth in the NFL in pass defense (192 yards per game) and are tied for third at 12 sacks, with Melvin Ingram tied for second with 5.5.

ABOUT THE GIANTS (0-4): Manning has thrown for 1,113 yards and six touchdowns against four interceptions, and he hopes to have the services of top target Odell Beckham Jr. (20 receptions, 205 yards), who is dealing with ankle and finger injuries as he departed Thursday's practice early. New York only averages 15 points per contest and the running game has been dreadful, ranking 31st at 59.2 yards with Paul Perkins as the leading rusher with just 61 yards on 32 carries. The Giants are bracing to be without starting defensive ends Jason Pierre-Paul (shoulder) and Olivier Vernon (knee), which won't help a unit that is giving up 23.8 points per game.

EXTRA POINTS

1. The Chargers hold a 6-5 series edge after winning the last three meetings.

2. New York rookie RB Wayne Gallman gained 42 yards on 11 carries in his debut against Tampa Bay last week and might start after Perkins (ribs) was ruled out on Friday.

3. Los Angeles signed veteran K Nick Novak and released struggling rookie Younghoe Koo, the fourth South Korean-born player in NFL history.

PREDICTION: Giants 17, Chargers 14

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Trends - L.A. Chargers at N.Y. Giants

ATS TRENDS

L.A. Chargers

Chargers are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games in October. Chargers are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 road games. Chargers are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game. Chargers are 1-9-1 ATS in their last 11 games overall. Chargers are 0-7-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up loss. Chargers are 0-6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS loss. Chargers are 0-4 ATS vs. a team with a losing record. Chargers are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Chargers are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game. Chargers are 0-7 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.

N.Y. Giants

Giants are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up loss. Giants are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game. Giants are 8-3-1 ATS in their last 12 games in Week 5. Giants are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 home games. Giants are 34-16-3 ATS in their last 53 games in October. Giants are 2-5 ATS vs. a team with a losing record. Giants are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS win. Giants are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Giants are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.

OU TRENDS

L.A. Chargers

Over is 6-1 in Chargers last 7 games in October. Under is 5-1-1 in Chargers last 7 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 4-1-1 in Chargers last 6 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Chargers last 5 games after allowing more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 6-2 in Chargers last 8 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game. Under is 5-2 in Chargers last 7 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 7-3 in Chargers last 10 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game. Over is 13-6-1 in Chargers last 20 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.

N.Y. Giants

Under is 5-0 in Giants last 5 home games. Under is 6-0 in Giants last 6 games on fieldturf. Under is 5-1 in Giants last 6 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 5-1 in Giants last 6 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game. Over is 7-3 in Giants last 10 games in Week 5. Under is 9-4 in Giants last 13 games overall.

HEAD TO HEAD

Chargers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings. Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings. Favorite is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.

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When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, October 8, 2017
Where: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Preview: Cardinals at Eagles

Gracenote
Oct 5, 2017

The Philadelphia Eagles are no strangers to the lofty expectations that accompany a 3-1 mark at the season's quarter pole. After seeing their impressive start in 2016 marred by losses in eight of their next 10 games, the NFC East-leading Eagles look to keep their focus on the task at hand Sunday when they host the Arizona Cardinals.

LeGarrette Blount collected himself after being held without a carry in Week 2 to rumble for 203 yards on 28 carries in his last two. The bruising back had 109 of his 136 yards rushing after contact in Sunday's 26-24 win over the Los Angeles Chargers, and aims to feed off a Cardinals club that he has gouged for 190 yards and three touchdowns in two career meetings. While Philadelphia has unearthed a rushing game that ranks third in the league, Arizona has struggled mightily to untrack its ground attack as it ranks dead last in the league at 57 yards per game. The loss of superstar David Johnson (wrist) and a patchwork offensive line has upped the workload of Carson Palmer, who is second in the league in completions (108) and tops in dropbacks (201) and attempts (183) heading into a tilt versus the Eagles' 30th-ranked pass defense.
TV: 1 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Eagles -6.5. O/U: 45

ABOUT THE CARDINALS (2-2): Palmer and Larry Fitzgerald teamed up on a 19-yard touchdown in last week's 18-15 overtime win over San Francisco, and the duo has also done its fair share of damage against Philadelphia. Palmer has thrown for 905 yards passing and six touchdowns in three career meetings versus the Eagles while Fitzgerald has 50 receptions for 845 yards and 11 scores in eight career encounters. The 34-year-old Fitzgerald is showing no signs of slowing down with 199 consecutive games with a reception, the third-longest streak in NFL history. Fellow wideout Jaron Brown had a career-high eight catches for 105 yards while versatile Andre Ellington provided a security blanket for Palmer out of the backfield with nine receptions for 86 yards.

ABOUT THE EAGLES (3-1): Carson Wentz has thrown 75 consecutive passes without an interception and owns an impressive 107.2 passer rating on third down. "In the development of becoming an elite franchise quarterback, that's something we've talked to him about from the start," offensive coordinator Frank Reich said. "What sets you apart as a quarterback is how you perform in situational football. That's third down and the red zone." Zach Ertz leads all NFL tight ends with 26 catches for 326 yards for Philadelphia, which has scored at least 20 points in eight consecutive games - the longest current streak in NFL.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Arizona S Tyron Branch has an NFL fourth-best 39 tackles, while Philadelphia's Jalen Mills is first among cornerbacks with 27.

2. Eagles DT Fletcher Cox is in jeopardy of missing his second straight contest with a calf injury, while RB Wendell Smallwood has yet to practice this week with an ailing knee.

3. Cardinals RB Chris Johnson leads the team in carries (36) and rushing yards (93).

PREDICTION: Eagles 27, Cardinals 21

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Trends - Arizona at Philadelphia

ATS TRENDS

Arizona

Cardinals are 4-12 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Cardinals are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games in October. Cardinals are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 road games. Cardinals are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 vs. NFC. Cardinals are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up win. Cardinals are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games on grass. Cardinals are 3-13 ATS in their last 16 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Cardinals are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS loss. Cardinals are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game. Cardinals are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game. Cardinals are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games overall.

Philadelphia

Eagles are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games in Week 5. Eagles are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games overall. Eagles are 10-22-1 ATS in their last 33 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game. Eagles are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.

OU TRENDS

Arizona

Over is 4-0 in Cardinals last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Over is 5-0 in Cardinals last 5 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 7-2 in Cardinals last 9 vs. NFC. Over is 16-5 in Cardinals last 21 road games. Under is 6-2 in Cardinals last 8 games in October. Over is 8-3 in Cardinals last 11 games overall. Under is 10-4 in Cardinals last 14 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game. Over is 9-4 in Cardinals last 13 games in Week 5. Under is 15-7-1 in Cardinals last 23 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.

Philadelphia

Over is 4-0 in Eagles last 4 games in Week 5. Over is 4-1 in Eagles last 5 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Eagles last 5 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Eagles last 5 games in October. Over is 7-2 in Eagles last 9 games overall. Over is 5-2 in Eagles last 7 games on grass. Over is 14-6 in Eagles last 20 vs. NFC. Under is 7-3 in Eagles last 10 games after accumulating more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game. Over is 19-9 in Eagles last 28 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.

HEAD TO HEAD

Cardinals are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 meetings. Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings. Over is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings in Philadelphia.

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When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, October 8, 2017
Where: Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Preview: Jaguars at Steelers

Gracenote
Oct 5, 2017

The Pittsburgh Steelers are winning games but still don't have the kind of explosion on offense that they showed at times last season, and certain players are getting frustrated. Ben Roethlisberger and Antonio Brown will try to get on the same page when the Steelers host the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday.

Pittsburgh earned a 26-9 win at rival Baltimore last week but spent most of their time during the week answering questions about Brown's tantrum on the sideline after Roethlisberger did not throw him the ball on a play in the second quarter. "AB is the best receiver in the world, maybe one of the best to ever play the game," Roethlisberger told 93.7 on his weekly radio show. "I'd like to think him and I together may be one of the best quarterback-wide receiver combos to ever play the game. I don't know he needs to react that way. He's superhuman on the football field, and when that happens, it almost brings him back to being a mere mortal, if you will. Because it gets in his head and it just messes with all of us a little bit. ... I'm not trying to call AB out. I just think this is causing a distraction that none of us really need." The Jaguars are trying to find some consistency after following up an impressive 44-7 win over the Ravens in London in Week 3 with a 23-20 overtime loss at the Jets. "Absolutely making progress," linebacker Paul Posluszny told ESPN.com. "You can just feel the attitude of the team, the feel of the team, the entire culture that's been established. We're definitely heading in the right direction. Now, we want to be better."

TV: 1 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Steelers -8. O/U: 42.5

ABOUT THE JAGUARS (2-2): Quarterback Blake Bortles exemplifies Jacksonville's inconsistency with five touchdown passes and no interceptions in two wins but two scoring passes and three picks in two losses. The 25-year-old completed just 15-of-35 passes in the 23-20 overtime loss at the Jets in Week 4 while posting a 52.1 rating, down from 128.2 in the London thumping of Baltimore. Bortles and the Jaguars have been leaning heavily on rookie running back Leonard Fournette, who is third in the NFL with 81 rushing attempts but is questionable this week with an ankle injury.

ABOUT THE STEELERS (3-1): Pittsburgh running back Le'Veon Bell leads the NFL with 87 rushing attempts and finally had a breakout game last week after a slow start, rumbling for 144 yards and two touchdowns on 35 carries. The Steelers defense did not take as long to get in gear as the offense, and defensive end Cam Heyward was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week after recording two sacks, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery at Baltimore. Heyward's unit is second in the NFL in total defense, surrendering an average of 267 yards.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Brown finished with a season-low four catches last week and has one touchdown reception on the season.

2. Jacksonville WR Marqise Lee (ribs), who is second on the team with 159 receiving yards, was held out of practice on Wednesday and is questionable.

3. Pittsburgh LB Ryan Shazier (shoulder) was limited in practice this week and is questionable.

PREDICTION: Steelers 31, Jaguars 17

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Trends - Jacksonville at Pittsburgh

ATS TRENDS

Jacksonville

Jaguars are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games. Jaguars are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games overall. Jaguars are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 vs. AFC. Jaguars are 19-44-2 ATS in their last 65 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game. Jaguars are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games after accumulating less than 150 yards passing in their previous game. Jaguars are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game. Jaguars are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games in Week 5.

Pittsburgh

Steelers are 7-1-1 ATS in their last 9 games after accumulating more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game. Steelers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games in Week 5. Steelers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game. Steelers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game. Steelers are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 home games. Steelers are 6-2-1 ATS in their last 9 games following a straight up win of more than 14 points. Steelers are 12-5-1 ATS in their last 18 games in October. Steelers are 7-3-1 ATS in their last 11 vs. AFC. Steelers are 9-4-1 ATS in their last 14 games overall. Steelers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win.

OU TRENDS

Jacksonville

Over is 4-0 in Jaguars last 4 games on grass. Over is 4-0 in Jaguars last 4 games following a straight up loss. Over is 4-0 in Jaguars last 4 games following a ATS loss. Over is 7-1 in Jaguars last 8 games in October. Over is 5-1 in Jaguars last 6 games in Week 5. Over is 6-2 in Jaguars last 8 games overall. Over is 10-4 in Jaguars last 14 vs. AFC. Over is 9-4 in Jaguars last 13 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.

Pittsburgh

Under is 8-0 in Steelers last 8 games following a straight up win of more than 14 points. Under is 4-0 in Steelers last 4 games in Week 5. Under is 7-1 in Steelers last 8 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game. Under is 13-2-1 in Steelers last 16 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game. Under is 7-2 in Steelers last 9 games after accumulating more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 20-6 in Steelers last 26 games in October. Under is 20-7 in Steelers last 27 games overall. Under is 19-7-1 in Steelers last 27 games following a ATS win. Under is 24-9-1 in Steelers last 34 vs. AFC. Under is 10-4 in Steelers last 14 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 20-8 in Steelers last 28 games on grass. Under is 34-16-1 in Steelers last 51 games following a straight up win.

HEAD TO HEAD

Underdog is 8-1 ATS in their last 9 meetings. Road team is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings. Jaguars are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 meetings in Pittsburgh. Jaguars are 11-5 ATS in their last 16 meetings.

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When: 4:05 PM ET, Sunday, October 8, 2017
Where: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, California

Preview: Seahawks at Rams

Gracenote
Oct 5, 2017

It's been a long time since the Los Angeles Rams were on top of the NFC West, staring down at the Seattle Seahawks. The Seahawks will try to draw even in the division and reassert their status as the class of the NFC West when they visit the Rams on Sunday.

Seattle dropped two of its first three games -- with the lone win a 12-9 home triumph over the winless San Francisco 49ers -- but seemed to finally put everything together last week in the second half of a 46-18 drubbing of the Indianapolis Colts. "Well you can see it just built on each other," Seahawks coach Pete Carroll told reporters. "The energy was so high as we got going, and they just fed off each other. Everything started to click and go, and the pass rush was on fire. ... That was really fun to see." Los Angeles has been fun to see all season with an offense that leads the NFL in scoring at an average of 35.5 points under first-year head coach Sean McVay. "I think what good coaches do is they put their players in situations to have success, but ultimately those players are the ones that are making those plays," McVay told reporters. "You feel fortunate to be a part of that. I think the players have done a good job, but I also can't say enough about our coaching staff."

TV: 4:05 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Rams -1. O/U: 46.5

ABOUT THE SEAHAWKS (2-2): Seattle got its running game going in last week's win over the Colts, rushing for 194 yards on 33 carries spread amongst five rushers. The Seahawks gave rookie Chris Carson 12 carries last week while making veteran Thomas Rawls a healthy scratch, but Carson underwent season-ending ankle surgery on Tuesday and Carroll plans to make Rawls a bigger part of the offense. "We haven't seen him in a while," Carroll told reporters of Rawls. "We haven't had a chance to see him on a regular basis, so this is a chance for him to re-enter. I'm really excited for him. He's in good shape, he has worked out hard. ... He's all fired up about it. He's healthy and he's real anxious, I can't wait to get him out there."

ABOUT THE RAMS (3-1): Los Angeles recorded 224 points last season -- the lowest total by an NFL team since 2012 -- and is already up to 142 in 2017 behind 2016 No. 1 overall pick Jared Goff and a new offense designed by McVay. Goff, who completed 54.6 percent of his passes and managed five TDs and seven interceptions in seven games under Jeff Fisher last season, is completing 66.7 percent of his passes with seven TDs and one pick for McVay. Running back Todd Gurley is taking on a bigger role in the offense and leads the team in both rushing (362 yards) and receiving (234).

EXTRA POINTS

1. Seahawks DE Cliff Avril (neck) was ruled out of Sunday's contest and could miss several weeks.

2. Los Angeles S LaMarcus Joyner (hamstring) did not practice this week.

3. Seattle WR Doug Baldwin (groin) and TE Jimmy Graham (ankle) were both full participants in Thursday's practice.

PREDICTION: Rams 35, Seahawks 31

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Trends - Seattle at L.A. Rams

ATS TRENDS

Seattle

Seahawks are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games in Week 5. Seahawks are 23-6-2 ATS in their last 31 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game. Seahawks are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games after scoring more than 30 points in their previous game. Seahawks are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games after allowing less than 150 yards passing in their previous game. Seahawks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Seahawks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Seahawks are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 vs. NFC. Seahawks are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up win of more than 14 points. Seahawks are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up win. Seahawks are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win. Seahawks are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after accumulating more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game. Seahawks are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game. Seahawks are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 road games. Seahawks are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games on grass. Seahawks are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing less than 250 total yards in their previous game.

L.A. Rams

Rams are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games in Week 5. Rams are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game. Rams are 3-12-1 ATS in their last 16 games overall. Rams are 1-6-1 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game. Rams are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game. Rams are 1-7-1 ATS in their last 9 home games. Rams are 1-7-1 ATS in their last 9 games on grass. Rams are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game. Rams are 1-9-1 ATS in their last 11 vs. NFC. Rams are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 vs. NFC West.

OU TRENDS

Seattle

Over is 4-0 in Seahawks last 4 games after allowing less than 150 yards passing in their previous game. Over is 4-0 in Seahawks last 4 games following a straight up win of more than 14 points. Over is 4-0 in Seahawks last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Over is 4-1 in Seahawks last 5 road games. Over is 4-1 in Seahawks last 5 games after scoring more than 30 points in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Seahawks last 5 games after allowing less than 250 total yards in their previous game. Over is 12-5 in Seahawks last 17 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 9-4 in Seahawks last 13 games in Week 5.

L.A. Rams

Over is 6-0 in Rams last 6 games overall. Over is 4-0 in Rams last 4 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game. Over is 4-0 in Rams last 4 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game. Over is 4-0 in Rams last 4 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game. Over is 5-0 in Rams last 5 home games. Over is 6-0 in Rams last 6 games on grass. Over is 5-0 in Rams last 5 vs. NFC. Over is 13-4 in Rams last 17 games in Week 5. Under is 6-2 in Rams last 8 games after accumulating more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 8-3 in Rams last 11 vs. NFC West. Under is 10-4 in Rams last 14 games following a ATS win. Under is 5-2 in Rams last 7 games after allowing more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 13-6 in Rams last 19 games after scoring more than 30 points in their previous game.

HEAD TO HEAD

Home team is 7-1 ATS in their last 8 meetings. Under is 8-2 in the last 10 meetings. Under is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in Los Angeles. Underdog is 10-4 ATS in their last 14 meetings. Seahawks are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 meetings. Seahawks are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 meetings in Los Angeles.

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When: 4:05 PM ET, Sunday, October 8, 2017
Where: Oakland Coliseum, Oakland, California

Preview: Ravens at Raiders

Gracenote
Oct 6, 2017

The Oakland Raiders and their sputtering offense aim to avoid a third consecutive loss when they host the equally inept Baltimore Ravens on Sunday. Oakland scored a total of 71 points in winning its first two games but has produced 10 in each of the last two contests - both on the road.

The state of affairs is even worse for the Raiders this week as EJ Manuel fills in for Derek Carr, who suffered a transverse process fracture in his back during last week's 16-10 loss at Denver and is expected to miss 2-to-6 weeks. However, the star quarterback was a limited participant in Thursday's practice and claims to be "very ahead of schedule," according to offensive tackle Donald Penn. Baltimore has been just as futile offensively of late, scoring a total of 16 points in back-to-back losses to Jacksonville and Pittsburgh. The Ravens also have struggled on the other side of the ball, allowing 70 points in the setbacks after yielding a total of 10 in victories over AFC North rivals Cincinnati and Cleveland.

TV: 4:05 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Raiders -2.5. O/U: 39

ABOUT THE RAVENS (2-2): Joe Flacco has not performed well of late, going 39-of-67 for 263 yards with one touchdown and four interceptions over his last two games. He has had success against Oakland, however, passing for 1,023 yards and six TDs with only two picks in the last three meetings. Baltimore sorely misses nose tackle Brandon Williams, who is expected to miss his third straight game with a foot injury after watching the team allow 339 rushing yards in the previous two.

ABOUT THE RAIDERS (2-2): Carr's injury is yet another blow to a highly touted offense that was without Michael Crabtree last week due to a chest ailment and has received very little production from fellow receiver Amari Cooper and running back Marshawn Lynch. The latter rejoined the league after a year of retirement but has been less than spectacular, rushing for only 151 yards on 45 carries thus far. Manuel handled himself well in relief against Denver, completing 11-of-17 passes for 106 yards before throwing an interception on a late drive to seal the loss.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Raiders DE Khalil Mack has recorded four sacks in his last three games, including two versus Denver.

2. Baltimore T Austin Howard, who is among the top run blockers in the league, was released by the Raiders in July.

3. Cooper leads the league with seven dropped passes, according to ESPN.com.

PREDICTION: Ravens 24, Raiders 17