DeAndre Hopkins (hand) said he is "1,000 percent" healthy.
Hopkins was sidelined late in the preseason with a hand injury, but it looks like he will be ready to go for Week 1.
DeAndre Hopkins (hand) said he is "1,000 percent" healthy.
Hopkins was sidelined late in the preseason with a hand injury, but it looks like he will be ready to go for Week 1.
Tyrod Taylor (concussion) returned to practice Monday.
It is a bit of a shock after coach Sean McDermott said his Week 1 status was "up in the air" on Monday morning. He is not out of the protocol and only working in individual drills, but this work gives Taylor a good shot to suit up against the Jets on Sunday.
Odell Beckham (ankle) did not practice Monday.
Beckham rode an exercise bike on the sidelines before heading inside. The Giants are "hopeful" the star receiver will be ready for Week 1, but it is far from a lock. While he likely does not have to practice to play, it would be heartening to see him on the field in the next couple days.
The Miami Herald's Adam Beasley reports Dolphins officials are "closely watching" Hurricane Irma, which could affect their season opener against the Bucs.
Beasley reports the team is "considering a range of options" if it looks like the storm will hit the area during Sunday's game. In the past, the NFL has moved games up a few days to avoid potential storms. Miami and Tampa Bay both have the same bye, Week 11, but moving the game there would require both teams to play 16 straight weeks. If the game is going to be moved, Beasley expects the decision to come by Wednesday.
Since 2003, the Super Bowl runner-up is 2-12 ATS in Week 1
Cleveland in season openers ...
(since franchise resumed in 1999)
1-17 Straight-Up
4-14 Against The Spread
In Weeks 1-4, dogs getting <25% of spread bets are 71-51 ATS
Bears +7 vs ATL
49ers +5 vs. CAR
Jeremy Hill is listed as the starting running back on the Bengals' Week 1 depth chart.
Bryce Petty has been officially named the Jets' No. 2 quarterback.
Christian Hackenberg's stinker of a summer left the Jets no choice. Petty was excellent in the preseason, completing 32-of-48 passes (66.7 percent) for 426 yards (8.9 YPA), three touchdowns and an interception. Considering Josh McCown's fragility, Petty is a lock to make starts this season.
NFL arbitrator Harold Henderson expects to reach a decision on Ezekiel Elliott's appeal of his six-game suspension before the "close of business" on Tuesday.
Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said Le'Veon Bell is in "great physical condition."
Brandon Marshall (shoulder) said he is ready to go for Week 1.
Marshall missed a week of practice and the final two preseason games after suffering a shoulder injury, but he will be all systems go for the opener.
Sports Insights ...
Most Lopsided Week 1 Games
81% on Panthers -5.5 at SF
78% on Falcons -7 at CHI
73% on Texans -5.5 vs JAX
NEW ENGLAND is 16-3 ATS (+12.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons. NEW ENGLAND is 16-3 ATS (+12.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons. NEW ENGLAND is 15-3 ATS (+11.7 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons. NEW ENGLAND is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons. NEW ENGLAND is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons. NEW ENGLAND is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) in all games where the total is between 42.5 and 49 points over the last 2 seasons. NEW ENGLAND is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons. NEW ENGLAND is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) in games played on turf over the last 3 seasons.
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.
CHICAGO is 45-71 ATS (-33.1 Units) in all games where the total is between 42.5 and 49 points since 1992. CHICAGO is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in September games over the last 3 seasons.
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
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.
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
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.
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.