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

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When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, September 17, 2017
Where: Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Preview: Vikings at Steelers
Gracenote
Sep 14, 2017

The Minnesota Vikings ripped off an impressive win in Week 1 while displaying an offense short on mistakes and big on yardage. That Vikings' offense should be taking a step up in competition when the team visits the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.

Minnesota quarterback Sam Bradford completed 27 of his 32 pass attempts for 346 yards and three touchdowns in the 29-19 opening win over the New Orleans Saints on Monday and plans on thriving in his second season as the team's starter. “This will be a big year for Sam,” tight end Kyle Rudolph told reporters, according to ESPN.com. “I wasn’t surprised by his performance Monday night. There’s a reason he was drafted No. 1 overall and a reason why he had the success that he had in college. He’s got a ton of playmakers on this offense to get the ball to and spread it around. When we can do that, we’re tough to defend.” The Steelers have plenty of playmakers as well but still struggled to put the ball in the end zone in a 21-18 triumph at the Cleveland Browns in Week 1. "We knew we’d come out a little rusty," wide receiver Antonio Brown told reporters. "We have a lot of room to grow and improve."

TV: 1 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Steelers - 5.5. O/U: 45.5

ABOUT THE VIKINGS (1-0): One of the things that made Bradford so successful in Week 1 was the presence of rookie running back Dalvin Cook, who rushed for 127 yards on 22 carries in his NFL debut. “You can just tell, there’s certain players that it’s not too big for them,” Minnesota offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur told reporters of Cook. “I think he was out there, he was in the flow of the game, he was comfortable with what he was doing. He had production running the ball and doing all the other things." Cook got the majority of the carries over veteran Latavius Murray, who fumbled on his first touch and ended up with three yards on two carries.

ABOUT THE STEELERS (1-0): Pittsburgh was able to pull out the win in Week 1 despite the lackluster offense due in large part to rookie defensive end T.J. Watt, who recorded two sacks and an interception in his debut and earned defensive rookie of the week honors. “He played well,” defensive coordinator Keith Butler told reporters of Watt. “He is a smart guy. He understands concepts. He understands what offenses like to do. He made some plays for us. He had a couple of sacks and that interception was a very athletic looking play to me at a great time for us. He had just committed a personal foul and got us behind a little bit and good for him, he got it back.” The Steelers also dodged a bullet with defensive end Stephon Tuitt, who left last week's game with a biceps injury but could return soon.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Vikings CBs Xavier Rhodes (hip) and Terence Newman (knee) were limited participants in Thursday's practice.

2. Pittsburgh RB Le'Veon Bell was limited to 32 yards on 10 carries in Week 1 after sitting out the preseason.

3. Minnesota LB Anthony Barr (hamstring) sat out practice on Wednesday and Thursday.

PREDICTION: Steelers 28, Vikings 24

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Trends - Minnesota at Pittsburgh

ATS Trends
Minnesota

Vikings are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games in September.
Vikings are 21-6 ATS in their last 27 games following a ATS win.
Vikings are 21-6 ATS in their last 27 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
Vikings are 10-3 ATS in their last 13 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Vikings are 16-5 ATS in their last 21 games following a straight up win.
Vikings are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
Vikings are 37-15 ATS in their last 52 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Vikings are 12-5 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Vikings are 39-17 ATS in their last 56 games overall.
Vikings are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games on grass.
Vikings are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 road games.

Pittsburgh

Steelers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games in Week 2.
Steelers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games in September.
Steelers are 7-3-1 ATS in their last 11 games overall.
Steelers are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss.

OU Trends
Minnesota

Under is 8-1 in Vikings last 9 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 6-1 in Vikings last 7 games following a straight up win.
Under is 15-3 in Vikings last 18 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 17-4 in Vikings last 21 games in Week 2.
Over is 4-1 in Vikings last 5 games overall.
Under is 7-2 in Vikings last 9 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 6-2 in Vikings last 8 games following a ATS win.
Over is 6-2 in Vikings last 8 games when playing on Sunday following a Monday night game.
Under is 8-3 in Vikings last 11 games in September.
Under is 15-6-1 in Vikings last 22 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 14-6-1 in Vikings last 21 road games.

Pittsburgh

Under is 11-1 in Steelers last 12 games in Week 2.
Under is 4-1 in Steelers last 5 games in September.
Over is 4-1 in Steelers last 5 games after allowing less than 250 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Steelers last 5 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 21-7-1 in Steelers last 29 games following a straight up win.
Under is 8-3 in Steelers last 11 games on grass.
Under is 17-7 in Steelers last 24 games overall.
Under is 9-4 in Steelers last 13 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.

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When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, September 17, 2017
Where: Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida

Preview: Bears at Buccaneers
Gracenote
Sep 14, 2017

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers begin the 2017 season in earnest on Sunday after Hurricane Irma threatened the Sunshine State last weekend, prompting the NFL to postpone the team's regularly scheduled opener. Tampa Bay will see a familiar face on the opposing sideline when it welcomes former Buccaneers quarterback Mike Glennon and the Chicago Bears to Raymond James Stadium.

Jameis Winston (4,090 passing yards, 28 TDs in 2016) vies to shake off the rust of being idle since Tampa Bay's third preseason game as he looks to regain his chemistry with Mike Evans (96 receptions, 1,321 yards, 13 TDs) and forge a new bond with offseason acquisition DeSean Jackson. "It's not like we forgot how to play football," Evans said of the layoff. "I think at the end of the day, we'll be all right." Winston's selection as the top overall pick of the 2015 draft essentially signaled the beginning of the end for Glennon with the Buccaneers, but the 27-year-old signed a three-year, $45 million contract with Chicago in the offseason. Glennon completed 26 of 40 passes for 213 yards last Sunday, but a dropped pass by Jordan Howard in the waning moments proved costly as the Bears' bid for an upset of Super Bowl finalist Atlanta fell short in a 23-17 setback.

TV: 1 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Buccaneers -7. O/U: 43

ABOUT THE BEARS (0-1): Howard was limited to just 52 yards last week, although 5-foot-6, 181-pound rookie Tarik Cohen provided a spark in his NFL debut with 113 scrimmage yards (66 rushing, 47 receiving) to go along with a touchdown. Cohen also had a team-high eight receptions and may need to continue to play a significant role in the passing game with former first-round pick Kevin White (shoulder) joining fellow wideout Cameron Meredith (ACL) with season-ending injuries. Kendall Wright, who led Chicago wide receivers with three catches last week, will assume the No. 1 role with capable tight end Zach Miller lending a hand as well.

ABOUT THE BUCCANEERS (2016: 9-7, 2nd in NFC South): Gerald McCoy wasn't overly concerned about his teammates answering the bell on Sunday, even though it would mark 31 days between games for most of the starters. "We're professionals," said McCoy, who has registered seven-plus sacks in four consecutive seasons. "A lot of guys in this locker room make a lot of money to be poised. There's a lot of guys in this locker room that make a lot of money to not let that get to you. There’s a lot of coaches upstairs that make a lot of money to not have excuses as well." Tight end Cameron Brate, who hails from Naperville, Ill., reeled in a 10-yard touchdown reception in Tampa Bay's 36-10 win over Chicago on Nov. 13.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Chicago LB Jerrell Freeman, the team's leading tackler in 2016, was placed on injured reserve after tearing his pectoral muscle in the season opener.

2. Buccaneers DE Robert Ayers recorded 1.5 of his 6.5 sacks in 2016 in last season's game against the Bears.

3. Chicago DE Akiem Hicks, who collected two sacks and three tackles last week, will look to get the jump on Tampa Bay RG J.R. Sweezy, who is making his first start after spending last season on injured reserve.

PREDICTION: Buccaneers 23, Bears 14

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Trends - Chicago at Tampa Bay

ATS Trends
Chicago

Bears are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win.
Bears are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games on grass.
Bears are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up loss.
Bears are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games overall.
Bears are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 vs. NFC.
Bears are 16-36-1 ATS in their last 53 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
Bears are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Bears are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 road games.
Bears are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Bears are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games in Week 2.
Bears are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games in September.

Tampa Bay

Buccaneers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games on grass.
Buccaneers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games overall.
Buccaneers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games in Week 2.
Buccaneers are 5-2 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
Buccaneers are 21-45-1 ATS in their last 67 home games.
Buccaneers are 11-24 ATS in their last 35 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Buccaneers are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games in September.

OU Trends
Chicago

Over is 4-0 in Bears last 4 games in Week 2.
Under is 6-1 in Bears last 7 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
Over is 6-2 in Bears last 8 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 11-4 in Bears last 15 games in September.
Over is 5-2 in Bears last 7 games following a ATS win.

Tampa Bay

Under is 4-0-1 in Buccaneers last 5 games on grass.
Under is 4-0 in Buccaneers last 4 games in Week 2.
Under is 5-1-1 in Buccaneers last 7 games overall.
Under is 4-1 in Buccaneers last 5 vs. NFC.
Under is 10-4 in Buccaneers last 14 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.

Head to Head

Underdog is 5-2 ATS in their last 7 meetings.
Road team is 5-2 ATS in their last 7 meetings.

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When: 4:05 PM ET, Sunday, September 17, 2017
Where: StubHub Center, Carson, California

Preview: Dolphins at Chargers
Gracenote
Sep 15, 2017

The Miami Dolphins finally kick off their season while the Chargers play a home game in Los Angeles for the first time since 1960 when the teams meet on Sunday. Miami's opener against Tampa Bay was postponed due to Hurricane Irma while the Chargers left San Diego after 56 seasons to return to Los Angeles, their home for the inaugural season of the old American Football League.

Chargers coach Anthony Lynn says Miami is the freshest team in the NFL due to the postponement, but the Dolphins faced numerous distractions and spent the week practicing in the Los Angeles suburb of Oxnard. "I think our guys are handling it well," Miami coach Adam Gase told reporters. "When we got here, our guys seemed focused, ready to go. The only thing I said to them was, 'Control what you can control. We're going to play a game Sunday.' We've got to get ready." Los Angeles dropped a 24-21 decision to Denver in its opener, but defensive end Joey Bosa said the mindset is different in comparison to when the squad lost its 2016 opener to Kansas City. "There were a lot of heads down - almost felt deflated like we almost knew that was how the whole season was going to go at that point," Bosa told reporters. "After Denver, it kind of was like, 'Alright, we don’t have time to mope around about this. We have a quick week coming up. So get your heads up and work toward Miami.'"

TV: 4:05 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Chargers -4.5. O/U: 45

ABOUT THE DOLPHINS (0-0): Jay Cutler makes his debut for the club as he was persuaded to come out of retirement after starting quarterback Ryan Tannehill (knee) was lost for the season, and his teammates are interested to see how he fares. "We're not going to find out how great he's going to be and how great our offense is going to be until we have live bullets, which will be this Sunday," standout defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh told reporters, "but I think we're moving in the right direction from obviously going up against him in practice." Suh, a five-time Pro Bowler, and defensive end Cameron Wake (11.5 sacks) lead the defense while running back Jay Ajayi emerged as a star last season as he rushed for 1,272 yards - third-most in franchise history.

ABOUT THE CHARGERS (0-1): Philip Rivers tossed three touchdown passes in the opener, and his next 300-yard effort will be the 52nd of his career, which will break a tie with Hall-of-Famer Dan Fouts for the franchise mark. Running back Melvin Gordon looks to get untracked after a quiet opener (54 yards on 18 carries) and wideout Keenan Allen caught a touchdown pass in his return from major knee surgery, but all five of his receptions (for 35 yards) were for fewer than 10 yards. Bosa and fellow standout pass rusher Melvin Ingram each posted 1.5 sacks, but the defensive unit had trouble getting off the field as the Broncos controlled the ball for 34 minutes, 13 seconds.

EXTRA POINTS

1. The Dolphins have won three of the last four meetings, including a 31-24 victory in Miami last season.

2. Miami WR Jarvis Landry racked up 94 catches last season - second-most in franchise history.

3. Los Angeles TE Antonio Gates (111) is tied with Tony Gonzalez for most career touchdown receptions by a tight end.

PREDICTION: Chargers 26, Dolphins 24

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Trends - Miami at L.A. Chargers

ATS Trends
Miami

Dolphins are 5-1 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
Dolphins are 9-20 ATS in their last 29 vs. AFC.
Dolphins are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games in Week 2.
Dolphins are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games in September.

L.A. Chargers

Chargers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games when playing on Sunday following a Monday night game.
Chargers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games in Week 2.
Chargers are 11-3-2 ATS in their last 16 games in September.
Chargers are 5-16 ATS in their last 21 home games.
Chargers are 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss.
Chargers are 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss.
Chargers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Chargers are 0-5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
Chargers are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 vs. AFC.
Chargers are 0-6-1 ATS in their last 7 games on grass.

OU Trends
Miami

Over is 7-1 in Dolphins last 8 vs. AFC.
Over is 6-1 in Dolphins last 7 games overall.
Over is 6-1 in Dolphins last 7 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 4-1 in Dolphins last 5 games in Week 2.
Over is 6-2 in Dolphins last 8 games on grass.
Over is 13-5 in Dolphins last 18 games in September.

L.A. Chargers

Over is 7-1 in Chargers last 8 games when playing on Sunday following a Monday night game.
Over is 14-3-1 in Chargers last 18 games in Week 2.
Over is 3-1-1 in Chargers last 5 home games.
Under is 3-1-1 in Chargers last 5 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 5-2-1 in Chargers last 8 games after accumulating less than 250 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 10-4-1 in Chargers last 15 games on grass.

Head to Head

Under is 12-1 in the last 13 meetings.
Under is 7-1 in the last 8 meetings in Los Angeles.
Home team is 6-1 ATS in their last 7 meetings.
Dolphins are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 meetings.

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When: 4:05 PM ET, Sunday, September 17, 2017
Where: Oakland Coliseum, Oakland, California

Preview: Jets at Raiders
Gracenote
Sep 15, 2017

The Oakland Raiders got their season off to a good start and hope to avoid a letdown when they play their home opener against the New York Jets on Sunday. Oakland, which had its 2016 campaign end on a sour note due to Derek Carr's broken leg, began 2017 with a 26-16 triumph at Tennessee and comes into its second game as a heavy favorite against a weak Jets squad.

"Our motto is to basically respect every opponent but fear nobody," Raiders coach Jack Del Rio told reporters. "I got asked by the New York media a little bit about their team and the (point) spread. Those things mean nothing to us. It's about playing the game." Marshawn Lynch ran for 76 yards against the Titans in his first game following a one-year retirement and could have a field day versus New York, which allowed Buffalo to record 190 rushing yards in its 21-12 season-opening loss. Having the Jets concentrate on Lynch could open things up for Carr, who threw for 262 yards and two touchdowns against Tennessee without an interception. New York's running game was stagnant last week as the team gained only 38 yards on 15 carries versus the Bills, with five-time 1,000-yard rusher Matt Forte - who also fell three yards shy of 1,000 in 2011 - recording 16 on six rushes.

TV: 4:05 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Raiders -13.5. O/U: 43.5

ABOUT THE JETS (0-1): The special teams provided the best performance in the season opener as kicker Chandler Catanzaro converted a pair of long field goals and had three kickoffs go for touchbacks while Lachlan Edwards averaged 43.7 yards on six punts. Former Raider Josh McCown completed 26-of-39 passes for 187 yards and ran for the Jets' lone touchdown versus the Bills while Jermaine Kearse had seven receptions for 59 yards in his debut with the club. Rookie safeties Marcus Maye (seven) and Jamal Adams combined for 12 tackles in their first NFL game.

ABOUT THE RAIDERS (1-0): Sebastian Janikowski has been one of the best kickers in the NFL since he entered the league in 2000, and Oakland just may have found a suitable replacement in the wake of the 39-year-old being placed on injured reserve with a back injury. Giorgio Tavecchio, who was 9-for-11 on field-goal attempts during the preseason, converted all four of his attempts against Tennessee - including a pair from 52 yards out, which made him the first player in history to make two kicks of at least 50 yards in his NFL debut and earned him the AFC Special Teams Player of the Week honor. Carr completed 22 passes to eight different receivers in the season opener, with Michael Crabtree making a team-high six catches for 83 yards.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Carr led the Raiders to a 34-20 victory in their last meeting with the Jets in 2015, throwing for 333 yards and four touchdowns.

2. New York waived DL Claude Pelon, who recorded two tackles against Buffalo last week in his NFL debut.

3. Oakland CB Sean Smith missed Thursday's practice with a neck injury.

PREDICTION: Raiders 33, Jets 13

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Trends - N.Y. Jets at Oakland

ATS Trends
N.Y. Jets

Jets are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 games in Week 2.
Jets are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games after accumulating less than 250 total yards in their previous game.
Jets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after scoring less than 15 points in their previous game.
Jets are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 road games.
Jets are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games on grass.
Jets are 1-4 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Jets are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games in September.
Jets are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 vs. AFC.
Jets are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.

Oakland

Raiders are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games in September.
Raiders are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games.
Raiders are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games on grass.
Raiders are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Raiders are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 vs. AFC.
Raiders are 12-26-1 ATS in their last 39 games following a ATS win.
Raiders are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.

OU Trends
N.Y. Jets

Under is 5-0 in Jets last 5 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 7-0-1 in Jets last 8 games following a ATS loss.
Over is 4-0-1 in Jets last 5 games after allowing more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 5-0-1 in Jets last 6 games after scoring less than 15 points in their previous game.
Under is 7-1-1 in Jets last 9 games following a straight up loss.
Under is 5-1 in Jets last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 4-1 in Jets last 5 games overall.
Under is 9-3 in Jets last 12 road games.
Under is 3-1-1 in Jets last 5 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.

Oakland

Over is 5-1 in Raiders last 6 games in Week 2.
Over is 4-1 in Raiders last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-1 in Raiders last 5 games on grass.
Over is 20-6-2 in Raiders last 28 home games.
Over is 6-2 in Raiders last 8 games in September.
Over is 6-2 in Raiders last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Over is 19-7-1 in Raiders last 27 games following a straight up win.
Over is 19-7-1 in Raiders last 27 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 36-14-2 in Raiders last 52 games following a ATS win.

Head to Head

Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Oakland.
Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
Home team is 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 meetings.
Jets are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings in Oakland.

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When: 4:25 PM ET, Sunday, September 17, 2017
Where: Sports Authority Field, Denver, Colorado

Preview: Cowboys at Broncos
Gracenote
Sep 14, 2017

The Dallas Cowboys faced little resistance in stomping their way to a season-opening victory while the Denver Broncos traveled a similar path ... well, for 3 1/2 quarters, that is. After withstanding a feverish late rally, the Broncos look to keep their guard up for all 60 minutes on Sunday when they host the Cowboys.

Denver limited Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon to just 54 rushing yards in Monday's 24-21 victory, although the test likely will be significantly tougher this weekend when Ezekiel Elliott and Dallas' mammoth offensive line coming calling to Sports Authority Field at Mile High. "That's what we expect every week," the 22-year-old Elliott said of his 104-yard performance in the Cowboys' 19-3 win over the New York Giants. "We're going to run the football. We're going to show you different looks, but it's going to be the same four plays. It's going to be you versus us. You've got to stop us. You've got to be better than us." While Elliott is the unquestioned bell cow in Dallas, Denver welcomed the opportunity to share the wealth with C.J. Anderson (20 carries, 81 yards in Week 1) and Jamaal Charles (10 carries, 40 yards) handling the rushing duties.

TV: 4:25 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Cowboys -2.5. O/U: 42

ABOUT THE COWBOYS (1-0): Dallas' potent rushing game opens up the offense for Dak Prescott, who passed for 268 yards and a touchdown last week. Tight end Jason Witten reeled in the 12-yard scoring strike last week and will move past Ed "Too Tall" Jones by playing in his 225th career game as a Cowboy this Sunday. Dez Bryant was limited to just two receptions in the opener, but he erupted for six catches for 141 yards and two touchdowns in his last encounter with Denver. Defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence eclipsed last season's sack total of one by recording two of his team's three last week.

ABOUT THE BRONCOS (1-0): Von Miller raised quite a few eyebrows last month by saying 30 sacks was "doable," which stands as interesting fodder from a man who has failed to record a single one in his last five games dating to last season. "Everybody has standards for everybody and I hold myself to the highest," the Super Bowl 50 MVP said. Quarterback Trevor Siemian, who only has to worry about Miller in practice, showed he was comfortable in the prime-time opener by throwing for two touchdowns and running for another. Demaryius Thomas led team in both catches (five) and receiving yards (67) against Los Angeles, but it was Bennie Fowler III who snared both touchdown grabs.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Denver's Shelby Harris, who blocked Younghoe Koo's 44-yard game-tying field goal attempt in the opener, could see additional playing time with fellow DE Jared Crick nursing a back injury.

2. Cowboys WR Terrance Williams, who had six catches for 68 yards in the opener, failed to practice on Wednesday and Thursday to put his availability in question versus the Broncos.

3. Former Cowboys and Broncos LB DeMarcus Ware, who retired in January, will be honored at halftime.

PREDICTION: Cowboys 24, Broncos 16

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Trends - Dallas at Denver

ATS Trends
Dallas

Cowboys are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games in Week 2.
Cowboys are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
Cowboys are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games following a ATS win.
Cowboys are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Cowboys are 19-7 ATS in their last 26 games on grass.
Cowboys are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 games following a straight up win.
Cowboys are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games in September.
Cowboys are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games overall.
Cowboys are 1-5 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Cowboys are 1-6-1 ATS in their last 8 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.

Denver

Broncos are 6-0-1 ATS in their last 7 games in September.
Broncos are 7-3-2 ATS in their last 12 home games.
Broncos are 7-3-1 ATS in their last 11 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Broncos are 13-6-1 ATS in their last 20 games following a ATS loss.
Broncos are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing less than 250 total yards in their previous game.
Broncos are 3-8-1 ATS in their last 12 games when playing on Sunday following a Monday night game.
Broncos are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
Broncos are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games on grass.
Broncos are 1-4 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Broncos are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up win.

OU Trends
Dallas

Under is 7-1 in Cowboys last 8 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 10-2 in Cowboys last 12 games on grass.
Under is 14-3 in Cowboys last 17 road games.
Under is 4-1 in Cowboys last 5 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Cowboys last 5 games following a straight up win.
Under is 4-1 in Cowboys last 5 games in Week 2.
Over is 25-8-3 in Cowboys last 36 games after allowing less than 250 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 13-5 in Cowboys last 18 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Cowboys last 7 games overall.
Under is 7-3 in Cowboys last 10 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 7-3 in Cowboys last 10 games following a ATS win.
Over is 35-16-3 in Cowboys last 54 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game.

Denver

Over is 4-0 in Broncos last 4 games in September.
Over is 10-1 in Broncos last 11 games when playing on Sunday following a Monday night game.
Under is 7-1 in Broncos last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Under is 6-1 in Broncos last 7 games following a ATS loss.
Over is 4-1 in Broncos last 5 games following a straight up win.
Over is 4-1 in Broncos last 5 games after allowing less than 250 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 8-3 in Broncos last 11 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 5-2 in Broncos last 7 games in Week 2.

Head to Head

Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.
Home team is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.

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When: 4:25 PM ET, Sunday, September 17, 2017
Where: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, California

Preview: Redskins at Rams
Gracenote
Sep 15, 2017

The Los Angeles Rams aim to carry over the momentum from their season-opening dominant performance when they host the Washington Redskins on Sunday. Los Angeles trounced Indianapolis 46-9 last week, with Jared Goff passing for a career-high 307 yards and a touchdown while the defense came up huge.

The Rams' defense, which figures to be even stronger with the return of three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Aaron Donald on Sunday, limited the Colts to 10 first downs and stopped all 10 of their third-down attempts while scoring 16 points. In the process, Los Angeles became the first team in NFL history to record two touchdowns off interceptions and a safety in a season opener. However, one area that needs improvement is the running game, as the Rams gained only 63 yards on 33 carries for a 1.9 average. Washington wasn't much better on the ground in its 30-17 home loss to Philadelphia, rushing 17 times for just 64 yards - with quarterback Kirk Cousins tying for the team lead with 30.

TV: 4:25 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Rams -2.5. O/U: 46

ABOUT THE REDSKINS (0-1): Cousins, who was just 23-of-40 against the Eagles, recorded the same amount of completions in his last meeting with Los Angeles but needed only 27 attempts. Former quarterback Terrelle Pryor led Washington with six receptions and 66 yards in his first game with the club after converting to receiver with Cleveland last season. Ryan Grant made four catches for a career-high 61 yards following a 2016 campaign during which he hauled in a total of nine passes for 76 yards.

ABOUT THE RAMS (1-0): A three-time Pro-Bowler, Donald ended his contract holdout the day before the season opener and is expected to have a limited role against the Redskins. "We'll see how he is," defensive coordinator Wade Phillips told reporters. "He doesn't seem to be bothered too much by the reps we're giving him in practice. It's not wearing him out, so we'll make sure in the ballgame that we watch him." Cornerback Trumaine Johnson was named the NFC Defensive Player of the Week after returning an interception 39 yards for a score and recovering a fumble he forced.

EXTRA POINTS

1. The Rams were the first team to bring back two interceptions for scores in a season opener since 2007, when Minnesota accomplished the feat against Atlanta.

2. Washington LB Mason Foster made nine tackles last week, marking the fifth straight game in which he recorded eight or more.

3. Los Angeles coach Sean McVay spent seven seasons on Washington's staff, including the last three as offensive coordinator.

PREDICTION: Redskins 27, Rams 14

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Trends - Washington at L.A. Rams

ATS Trends
Washington

Redskins are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS loss.
Redskins are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Redskins are 5-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Redskins are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 road games.
Redskins are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss.
Redskins are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Redskins are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
Redskins are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games in Week 2.
Redskins are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a double-digit loss at home.
Redskins are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games in September.

L.A. Rams

Rams are 16-35-1 ATS in their last 52 games in September.
Rams are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Rams are 7-18-1 ATS in their last 26 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
Rams are 7-18-1 ATS in their last 26 games after allowing less than 250 total yards in their previous game.
Rams are 1-4-1 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
Rams are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 games on grass.
Rams are 1-6-1 ATS in their last 8 home games.
Rams are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Rams are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games overall.
Rams are 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Rams are 0-7-1 ATS in their last 8 vs. NFC.

OU Trends
Washington

Over is 5-0 in Redskins last 5 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 5-0 in Redskins last 5 road games.
Over is 6-0 in Redskins last 6 games following a ATS loss.
Over is 10-1 in Redskins last 11 games following a straight up loss.
Over is 9-1 in Redskins last 10 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 11-2 in Redskins last 13 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Redskins last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Over is 4-1 in Redskins last 5 games following a double-digit loss at home.
Over is 4-1 in Redskins last 5 games in September.
Over is 4-1 in Redskins last 5 games in Week 2.
Over is 17-5 in Redskins last 22 games on grass.
Over is 13-4 in Redskins last 17 vs. NFC.
Over is 6-2 in Redskins last 8 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 19-7 in Redskins last 26 games overall.
Over is 5-2 in Redskins last 7 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.

L.A. Rams

Under is 4-0 in Rams last 4 games following a straight up win of more than 14 points.
Over is 4-0 in Rams last 4 home games.
Over is 4-0 in Rams last 4 games on grass.
Under is 4-0 in Rams last 4 games after scoring more than 30 points in their previous game.
Under is 6-0 in Rams last 6 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
Under is 6-1 in Rams last 7 games after allowing less than 250 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Rams last 5 games overall.
Over is 4-1 in Rams last 5 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Rams last 5 vs. NFC.
Under is 7-2 in Rams last 9 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Under is 10-3 in Rams last 13 games following a straight up win.
Under is 10-3 in Rams last 13 games following a ATS win.
Under is 8-3-1 in Rams last 12 games in Week 2.
Under is 9-4 in Rams last 13 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.

Head to Head

Under is 8-3 in the last 11 meetings.
Underdog is 10-4 ATS in their last 14 meetings.
Redskins are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 meetings.

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MLB Daily Line Drive: Sunday's picks, betting odds and analysis

Double-Play Picks

Los Angeles Dodgers at Washington Nationals (-150, 8)

The Dodgers and Nationals meet Sunday night for the final game of their three-game weekend series. The Dodgers have taken the first two games of this potential NLCS preview and seem to have their heads screwed on a bit straighter, winning four in a row after dropping 16 of 17 games.

The Nationals are coasting with a 20-game lead in the National League East. Despite losing four of their last five games, the bright lights of Sunday Night Baseball with your ace starter on the mound will snap any team back into playoff mode.

Nobody in baseball is throwing better than Stephen Strasburg right now, and that includes you Corey Kluber. Strasburg is currently in the midst of a 34-inning scoreless streak and over his last seven starts he owns an ERA of 0.61 and a WHIP of 0.773.

When we saw Strasburg at -145 this morning (since up to -150 and likely headed higher) we almost jumped out of our shorts to get our pick locked in.

Lefty Hyun-Jin Ryu will get the start for the Dodgers. Despite having a decent season, Ryu is the weakest link in a very good Dodgers starting rotation. His team win/loss record is only 11-10 overall and on the road the Dodgers have only won four of his 11 starts. For a team that should easily surpass 100 wins on the season, being only 4-7 in your road starts certainly says something about your performance.

The good news for Ryu is that the Nationals' bats have been in a bit of a funk and are averaging only 2.2 runs per game over their last five. The Under has cashed in five of their last six contests and Under is a remarkable 20-3-3 in their last 26 games vs. National League West opponents.

Back to Strasburg, where three of his last four starts against the Dodgers have cashed Under tickets and six of his last seven starts overall have finished below the total.

Put it all into a blender - Strasburg is awesome, Nats' bats are struggling, Ryu has been OK but not great, and a Sunday Night Baseball playoff atmosphere. This feels like a 3-2 or 4-2 win for the Nationals.

Pick 1: Nationals -150

Pick 2: Under 8

Yesterday's Picks: 1-1
Season To Date: 144-137-14

Streaking and Slumping Starting Pitchers

Streaking: Corey Kluber, Cleveland Indians (16-4, 2.44 ERA, $202)

The Indians clinched the AL Central crown last night and ace Corey Kluber is a big reason why. The Tribe has won 10 of his last 11 starts.

Over his last four starts, he has only allowed five earned runs (1.41 ERA), has a 0.6563 WHIP, struck out 35, and only walked two. That’s a pretty dominating 32 innings of work.

Kluber and the Indians are -230 home chalk today against the Royals.

Slumping: Ubaldo Jimenez, Baltimore Orioles (5-10, 6.75 ERA, $63)

Lots of competition for the slumping spot, but when in doubt look at who is starting for the Baltimore Orioles. Today Ubaldo Jimenez steps on the rubber and he is a worthy addition to the ‘slumping’ list.

Jimenez’s last three trips to the mound have been awful. He is 0-2 (1-2 team win/loss), but has a troubling 9.95 ERA, with a 1.97 WHIP, opponents on base percentage of .397, and given up four homers.

Jimenez and the Orioles are currently +160 road dogs at Yankee Stadium.

Sunday's Top Trends

* Orioles are 1-9 in their last 10 overall. +160 @ Yankees.

* Indians are 10-1 in their last 11 games vs. a left-handed starter. -230 vs. Royals.

* Pirates are 1-10 in Gerrit Cole’s last 11 starts vs. Reds. -106 @ Reds.

* Cardinals are 0-6 in Lance Lynn’s last 6 starts vs. Cubs. +147 @ Cubs.

* Diamondbacks are 11-1 in their last 12 road games. -149 @ Giants.

Weather To Keep An Eye On

Rain and thunderstorms are in the forecast today at Wrigley Field where the Cubs will host the Cardinals. There is a 33-42 percent chance of thunderstorms at first pitch. Things clear up later in the day and they should be able to get the game in.

There is also a chance of thunderstorms developing in Colorado for this afternoon's game between the Rockies and San Diego Padres. It’s looking like a 31-48 percent chance of rain at Coors Field. The weather improves as the day goes along but first pitch might get delayed.

The only wind in the forecast worth mentioning is a 10-14 mile per hour wind blowing out to left-center field at AT&T Park in San Francisco, where the Diamondbacks are in town. The total is currently sitting at 8.5.

Ump Of The Day

Tom Woodring will be calling balls and strikes today at Great American Ball Park where the Reds host the Pirates. In the 21 games he has been behind the plate the Over has cashed in 14 (66.7 percent), leaving him tied for fifth on the Covers Over/Under umpire chart for the season.

Another factor to consider is the total. Today’s total is currently sitting at 9 and the Over is 10-4 (71.4 percent) this season in games called by Woodring with a closing total of 9 or more.