Sunday 10-15-17 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

[New York Knight]

When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, October 15, 2017
Where: M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, Maryland

Preview: Bears at Ravens
Gracenote
Oct 12, 2017

The Chicago Bears began the Mitchell Trubisky era at quarterback last week and it was not without its bumps. Trubisky will try to earn his first win under center when the Bears visit the banged-up Baltimore Ravens on Sunday.

Trubisky went 12-of-25 for 128 yards, one touchdown, one interception and one fumble in Monday's 20-17 loss to the Minnesota Vikings but impressed his teammates. "This kid's going to be special and we've got to do our jobs around him, keep getting in the right spot, make plays and catch the football, and making sure we're keeping him out of first-and-17s," Chicago offensive coordinator Dowell Loggains told reporters. "We have a lot of faith and confidence in Mitchell." Baltimore had its season derailed by injuries last year and is hoping to avoid the same thing in 2017, but the team is already on its third starting right guard and has seen injuries at all three spots on the interior line. The patchwork line managed to not allow a sack in a 30-17 win at Oakland last week while opening up enough holes for Javorius Allen to rush for 73 yards and a score.

TV: 1 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Ravens -6. O/U: 39.5

ABOUT THE BEARS (1-4): Trubisky is tasked with improving an offense that enters the week 30th in the NFL in scoring average at 15.6 points, and his ability to extend plays with his mobility is a key. "I think extending plays is part of my game, and I think we're going to need that and I think it helps," Trubisky told reporters. "So I've just got to learn when I'm extending plays that it's a for-sure completion or when I just need to eat it and play the next play. It's just part of the learning process." Trubisky could also use more help from a wide receiver group that added a new piece this week with rookie Tanner Gentry being promoted off the practice squad.

ABOUT THE RAVENS (3-2): Baltimore saw big improvements on both sides of the ball last week after suffering back-to-back losses to the Jacksonville Jaguars and Pittsburgh Steelers by a combined 70-16 in the previous two games. The defense could get even better this week if defensive tackle Brandon Williams, who sat out the last three games with a foot injury, is able to return, and he hinted on Twitter that he will be back soon. Quarterback Joe Flacco enjoyed his first interception-free game of the season at Oakland but could be short on weapons this week with wide receivers Jeremy Maclin (shoulder) and Breshad Perriman (knee) both limited in practice.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Bears LB Willie Young (triceps) was placed on injured reserve on Tuesday.

2. Baltimore RB Terrance West (calf) sat out practice this week and is doubtful.

3. Chicago LB Danny Trevathan will return after serving a one-game suspension for a hit on Green Bay WR Davante Adams.

PREDICTION: Ravens 24, Bears 17

[New York Knight]

Trends - Chicago at Baltimore

ATS Trends
Chicago

Bears are 5-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Bears are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games following a straight up loss.
Bears are 9-19 ATS in their last 28 games after allowing more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game.
Bears are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games after allowing less than 150 yards passing in their previous game.
Bears are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games when playing on Sunday following a Monday night game.
Bears are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games on fieldturf.
Bears are 5-15 ATS in their last 20 games in Week 6.
Bears are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 road games.

Baltimore

Ravens are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Ravens are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 home games.
Ravens are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Ravens are 5-16-1 ATS in their last 22 games in October.
Ravens are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games in Week 6.

OU Trends
Chicago

Under is 4-0 in Bears last 4 games in October.
Under is 4-0 in Bears last 4 games following a straight up loss.
Under is 4-1 in Bears last 5 games overall.
Over is 17-5 in Bears last 22 games when playing on Sunday following a Monday night game.
Under is 5-2 in Bears last 7 games after allowing less than 150 yards passing in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Bears last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 22-9 in Bears last 31 games after allowing more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game.

Baltimore

Under is 4-0 in Ravens last 4 games on fieldturf.
Under is 4-1-1 in Ravens last 6 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-1 in Ravens last 5 games after allowing less than 150 yards passing in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Ravens last 5 games in Week 6.
Under is 6-2 in Ravens last 8 home games.
Under is 5-2 in Ravens last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Under is 10-4 in Ravens last 14 games following a ATS win.

Head to Head

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

[New York Knight]

When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, October 15, 2017
Where: U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Preview: Packers at Vikings
Gracenote
Oct 13, 2017

Aaron Rodgers has done a masterful job masking what ails the Green Bay Packers, as the two-time NFL MVP continues to throw touchdowns passes despite several moving parts in the offensive line and backfield. Rodgers may see the return of several key cogs as the Packers vie for their fourth straight victory on Sunday when they visit the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.

Rodgers earned NFC Offensive Player of the Week honors after he capped a three-touchdown performance with a 12-yard scoring strike to Davante Adams in last week's 35-31 come-from-behind victory at Dallas. Under Rodgers' watch, Green Bay ranks fourth in the NFL in points scored (26.2), third in third-down conversions (48.4 percent) and first in red zone efficiency (78.9 percent). While Rodgers has been at ease under center since replacing Brett Favre nearly a decade ago, Minnesota has seen a revolving door at quarterback of late as Case Keenum likely will be under center with Sam Bradford sitting out practice this week after aggravating his knee injury in Monday's 20-17 win at Chicago. Keenum completed 17 of 21 passes for just 140 yards in relief last week and likely will make his fourth start of the season on Sunday.

TV: 1 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Packers -3. O/U: 46.5

ABOUT THE PACKERS (4-1): While Rodgers has a firm handle on the passing game, Aaron Jones kept his nerves in check by rushing for 125 yards on 19 carries in his first NFL start in place of fellow running back Ty Montgomery. The 24-year-old Montgomery reported no ill effects after absorbing hits during practice while wearing a flak jacket to protect his multiple broken ribs sustained in a Sept. 28 game against Chicago. "I played with one in high school. It's very normal. A flak jacket is pretty normal. It's not in the way or anything." Green Bay's 22nd-ranked rushing attack could see a boost with the potential returns of left tackle David Bakhtiari (hamstring) and right tackle Bryan Bulaga (ankle), who were both listed as limited participants in Thursday's practice.

ABOUT THE VIKINGS (3-2): Minnesota doesn't just have questions under center as wideout Stefon Diggs (NFC-leading 395 receiving yards) sat out practice this week with a groin injury, leaving his availability to face Green Bay in question. Diggs found the end zone in both games versus the Packers last season and rolled up 20 receptions for 364 yards and four touchdowns in his last three home contests overall. Latavius Murray (31 yards) failed to light a spark in a starting role after impressive rookie Dalvin Cook was lost for the season with a torn ACL, but fellow running back Jerick McKinnon totaled 146 scrimmage yards (95 rushing, 51 receiving) and added a touchdown last week.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Minnesota DE Everson Griffen has recorded at least one sack in all five games this season, tying a career-long streak.

2. Packers WR Jordy Nelson collected 14 receptions for 227 yards and three touchdowns in two contests last season versus the Vikings.

3. Minnesota defense leads NFL in third downs, allowing a conversion rate of 25.5 percent.

PREDICTION: Packers 31, Vikings 21

[New York Knight]

Trends - Green Bay at Minnesota

Green Bay

Packers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after scoring more than 30 points in their previous game.
Packers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game.
Packers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games on fieldturf.
Packers are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games following a straight up win.
Packers are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 vs. NFC.
Packers are 19-6-1 ATS in their last 26 games in October.
Packers are 18-6 ATS in their last 24 games after accumulating more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game.
Packers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Packers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS win.
Packers are 5-2 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Packers are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 games overall.
Packers are 38-16 ATS in their last 54 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Packers are 7-3-1 ATS in their last 11 games in Week 6.
Packers are 46-22 ATS in their last 68 vs. NFC North.
Packers are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games after allowing more than 30 points in their previous game.

Minnesota

Vikings are 9-1 ATS in their last 10 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Vikings are 22-7 ATS in their last 29 games on fieldturf.
Vikings are 24-8 ATS in their last 32 home games.
Vikings are 22-8 ATS in their last 30 games after accumulating less than 150 yards passing in their previous game.
Vikings are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS loss.
Vikings are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game.
Vikings are 33-15 ATS in their last 48 games overall.
Vikings are 2-5 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Vikings are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games in Week 6.
Vikings are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 vs. NFC North.
Vikings are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win.
Vikings are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games in October.

OU Trends
Green Bay

Over is 4-0 in Packers last 4 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 6-0 in Packers last 6 road games.
Over is 5-0 in Packers last 5 games on fieldturf.
Over is 4-0 in Packers last 4 vs. NFC North.
Over is 7-0 in Packers last 7 games after scoring more than 30 points in their previous game.
Over is 6-0 in Packers last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 4-0 in Packers last 4 games after accumulating more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 10-1 in Packers last 11 games following a straight up win.
Over is 10-1 in Packers last 11 vs. NFC.
Over is 8-1 in Packers last 9 games following a ATS win.
Over is 15-3 in Packers last 18 games overall.
Over is 4-1 in Packers last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 7-2-1 in Packers last 10 games in Week 6.
Under is 6-2 in Packers last 8 games in October.
Over is 5-2 in Packers last 7 games after allowing more than 30 points in their previous game.
Over is 43-20-1 in Packers last 64 games after allowing more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game.

Minnesota

Under is 4-0 in Vikings last 4 games in October.
Under is 5-0 in Vikings last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Under is 6-1 in Vikings last 7 games after accumulating more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 17-4 in Vikings last 21 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 4-1 in Vikings last 5 games following a ATS loss.
Under is 11-3-1 in Vikings last 15 games after accumulating less than 150 yards passing in their previous game.
Under is 17-5 in Vikings last 22 vs. NFC North.
Under is 16-5-1 in Vikings last 22 games following a straight up win.
Over is 11-4 in Vikings last 15 games in Week 6.
Under is 21-10 in Vikings last 31 vs. NFC.

Head to Head

Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
Underdog is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
Home team is 9-4 ATS in their last 13 meetings.
Over is 11-5-1 in the last 17 meetings in Minnesota.

[New York Knight]

When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, October 15, 2017
Where: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia

Preview: Dolphins at Falcons
Gracenote
Oct 13, 2017

The Atlanta Falcons spent their bye week licking their wounds after sustaining significant injuries as well as perhaps a bruised ego on the heels of their first loss of the season. Matt Ryan looks to rebound from a three-turnover performance in that encounter as the Falcons aim to return to their winning ways on Sunday when they host the Miami Dolphins at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

"I think it will start to go our way. We've just got to keep working at it." said Ryan, who has thrown five interceptions and lost a fumble in 2017 on the heels of an NFL MVP performance last year. Ryan received good news as Atlanta attempted to heal itself after a 23-17 loss to Buffalo on Oct. 1, with four-time Pro Bowl selection Julio Jones declaring himself all systems go following a hip injury. While the Falcons are aiming to fine-tune its high-octane offense that has dropped from an NFL-best 33.8 points per game last season to "just" 26 this season, the Dolphins enter Sunday's tilt with a 32nd-ranked offense that has scored just one meaningful touchdown in the last 13 quarters. The Miami fans openly called for backup Matt Moore to replace Jay Cutler as the starting quarterback during the Dolphins' 16-10 win over Tennessee last week, but coach Adam Gase said the decision will not be based on a "public poll."

TV: 1 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Falcons -13. O/U: 46

ABOUT THE DOLPHINS (2-2): Miami's offense encountered a much different problem earlier this week as offensive line coach Chris Foerster resigned after a video surfaced on social media showing him snorting an unknown white powder substance off a table while at work. The Dolphins hired former Miami offensive line coach Dave DeGuglielmo as a special offensive assistant, and he'll be tasked with attempting to provide a spark on a team that has no rushing touchdowns this season. Running back Jay Ajayi is averaging just 3.4 yards per carry for the Dolphins, who are dead last in the league in total offense (231.3 yards) and scoring (10.3 points).

ABOUT THE FALCONS (3-1): Dan Quinn sounded like a kid at a candy store when telling reporters that "We're a lot better off injury-wise. We had a lot of guys back (at practice). Man, that was good to see. The bye hit us at the right time in terms of injuries." Pass rusher Vic Beasley, who led the league with 15.5 sacks last year, is poised to return from a hamstring injury, defensive tackle Courtney Upshall (ankle/knee), strong safety Keanu Neal (hand) and kicker Matt Bryant (back) are likely to play on Sunday and wide receiver Mohamed Sanu (hamstring) said he's making strides as well. Running back Devonta Freeman, who played for Miami Central High, has found the end zone in every game this season and has 13 scores in his last seven home contests.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Ryan has thrown a touchdown pass in 23 consecutive games, which accounts for the NFL's longest active streak.

2. Miami LB Kiko Alonso, who has a team-best 28 tackles, forced a fumble and registered a sack last week.

3. Atlanta LB Reshad Jones, who leads the team with 27 tackles, recovered two fumbles, had one sack and scored a touchdown in the last game versus the Bills.

PREDICTION: Falcons 34, Dolphins 10

[New York Knight]

Trends - Miami at Atlanta

ATS Trends
Miami

Dolphins are 10-2 ATS in their last 12 games after allowing less than 250 total yards in their previous game.
Dolphins are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games following a ATS win.
Dolphins are 3-8 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Dolphins are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games after accumulating less than 250 total yards in their previous game.

Atlanta

Falcons are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS loss.
Falcons are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Falcons are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a bye week.
Falcons are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games on grass.
Falcons are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games following a straight up loss.
Falcons are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games in Week 6.

OU Trends
Miami

Under is 5-0 in Dolphins last 5 games overall.
Under is 4-0 in Dolphins last 4 games on grass.
Over is 6-1 in Dolphins last 7 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Dolphins last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 6-2 in Dolphins last 8 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 8-3 in Dolphins last 11 games following a straight up win.
Over is 8-3 in Dolphins last 11 games following a ATS win.
Under is 12-5-1 in Dolphins last 18 games after allowing less than 150 yards passing in their previous game.
Under is 16-7-1 in Dolphins last 24 games in October.
Over is 11-5 in Dolphins last 16 games in Week 6.

Atlanta

Over is 12-1 in Falcons last 13 home games.
Over is 8-1 in Falcons last 9 games following a ATS loss.
Over is 5-1 in Falcons last 6 games following a straight up loss.
Under is 11-3-2 in Falcons last 16 games in Week 6.
Under is 7-2 in Falcons last 9 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 8-3 in Falcons last 11 games following a bye week.
Over is 18-7-1 in Falcons last 26 games overall.
Under is 12-5-1 in Falcons last 18 games on grass.

Head to Head

Favorite is 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
Home team is 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
Dolphins are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings.

[New York Knight]

When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, October 15, 2017
Where: Mercedes-Benz Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana

Preview: Lions at Saints
Gracenote
Oct 13, 2017

The New Orleans Saints will try to move above .500 for the first time since the end of the 2013 season when they host the Detroit Lions on Sunday. New Orleans captured two straight prior to last week’s bye and is in search of its first three-game winning streak since October 2015.


The Saints had last week off following their 20-0 victory over Miami in London and will be playing only their second game of the season at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. “We need to play better at home,” New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees told reporters. “We haven't. I know there was a time when I think teams dreaded coming and playing in the Dome, and there's no reason it can't be like that again." Detroit has dropped two of its last three contests, with the losses coming by a total of seven points. The Lions have won three straight meetings with the Saints, including a 28-13 triumph in New Orleans last season.

TV: 1 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Saints -4.5. O/U: 50


ABOUT THE LIONS (3-2): Detroit no longer has a dynamic offense but is much improved defensively and has done a good job of taking care of the ball. Matthew Stafford led a second-half comeback attempt that came up just short in a 27-24 loss to Carolina last week despite a right ankle injury, and he is expected to play against New Orleans. The loss of run stopper Haloti Ngata to a torn biceps will be a tough blow to a defense that ranks third against the run but has struggled to stop the pass.

ABOUT THE SAINTS (2-2): New Orleans ranks 29th in the league in total defense but has been outstanding in consecutive wins, holding Carolina to 288 total yards and limiting Miami to 186. Facing the Lions will provide a test for a secondary that was lit up in the first two games of the season – losses to Minnesota and New England. Brees still is an elite quarterback, however, and Alvin Kamara has emerged as a nice complement to Mark Ingram in the backfield.


EXTRA POINTS

1. The Saints are the third team since 1933 to play their first four games without committing a turnover.

2. The Lions are tied for second in the league in turnover margin at plus-8.

3. Saints WR Michael Thomas has topped 85 receiving yards in three straight games and caught a touchdown pass in each of his last two contests.


PREDICTION: Saints 27, Lions 23

[New York Knight]

Trends - Detroit at New Orleans

ATS Trends
Detroit

Lions are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games in Week 6.
Lions are 12-4 ATS in their last 16 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Lions are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating less than 250 total yards in their previous game.
Lions are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games overall.
Lions are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 vs. NFC.
Lions are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games on fieldturf.
Lions are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.

New Orleans

Saints are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games following a bye week.
Saints are 21-5 ATS in their last 26 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Saints are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games in Week 6.
Saints are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games following a ATS win.
Saints are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. NFC.
Saints are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games following a straight up win.
Saints are 16-5 ATS in their last 21 games in October.
Saints are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Saints are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games overall.
Saints are 37-17-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Saints are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing less than 250 total yards in their previous game.
Saints are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win of more than 14 points.
Saints are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game.
Saints are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing less than 150 yards passing in their previous game.

OU Trends
Detroit

Under is 7-0 in Lions last 7 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Lions last 5 games in Week 6.
Under is 7-2 in Lions last 9 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 22-7 in Lions last 29 road games.
Over is 6-2 in Lions last 8 games after accumulating less than 250 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 22-8 in Lions last 30 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 11-5 in Lions last 16 games overall.
Under is 11-5 in Lions last 16 games on fieldturf.

New Orleans

Over is 4-0 in Saints last 4 games after allowing less than 150 yards passing in their previous game.
Under is 4-0 in Saints last 4 games following a straight up win of more than 14 points.
Over is 4-0 in Saints last 4 games on fieldturf.
Over is 5-0 in Saints last 5 vs. NFC.
Over is 4-0-1 in Saints last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Over is 5-0 in Saints last 5 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
Over is 9-1 in Saints last 10 games following a bye week.
Over is 6-1 in Saints last 7 games overall.
Over is 4-1 in Saints last 5 games after allowing less than 250 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 11-3-1 in Saints last 15 home games.
Over is 6-2 in Saints last 8 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 26-11 in Saints last 37 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game.
Over is 7-3-1 in Saints last 11 games in Week 6.
Under is 7-3 in Saints last 10 vs. a team with a winning record.

Head to Head

Lions are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 meetings.

[New York Knight]

When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, October 15, 2017
Where: NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas

Preview: Browns at Texans
Gracenote
Oct 12, 2017

The Houston Texans couldn't be more thrilled with the way their rookie quarterback is performing while the Cleveland Browns have already benched their latest quarterback of the future. The Browns will turn to Kevin Hogan under center when they visit the Texans on Sunday.

Winless Cleveland started rookie DeShone Kizer at quarterback in each of the first five games but benched him in favor of Hogan during a 17-14 loss to the New York Jets last week. The Browns will give the starting job to Hogan, a second-year player out of Stanford, for Week 6. "It's not so much 0-5, it's how we're playing on offense," coach Hue Jackson told reporters. "I know everybody keeps thinking it's the record. I have a vision for this offensive football team and I know how this offense works. That's what I have to get it to. I don't care how we go about that. We just got to do it." Houston rookie DeShaun Watson, who was passed over in the draft by Cleveland, became the first rookie in NFL history with five total touchdowns in back-to-back games when he threw five TD passes against the Chiefs last week. “When you have a guy like that, and look, I know he’s only a 22-year-old rookie, (but) I think our team needs to understand that and to understand that you’ve got this guy under center and at shotgun out there playing for you, you’ve got a chance in every single game,” Texans coach Bill O’Brien told reporters. “No doubt about it.”

TV: 1 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Texans -10. O/U: 47

ABOUT THE BROWNS (0-5): Hogan completed 16-of-19 passes for 194 yards, two touchdowns and one interception in relief of Kizer last week and is looking forward to the opportunity to start. "I'm excited," Hogan told reporters. "It's another opportunity to go out there and play some ball, which I love. I played a lot of games in college and, when I was out there the other day, it felt like I was in college again. I'm looking forward to the opportunity." Hogan should have some help on the other side of the ball from No. 1 overall pick Myles Garrett, who played just 19 snaps in his NFL debut last week after sitting out with an ankle injury and recorded two sacks.

ABOUT THE TEXANS (2-3): Houston is suddenly thin on defense after losing end J.J. Watt (tibial plateau fracture) and outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus (torn pectoral muscle) to season-ending injuries last week. "It's going to be multiple guys," O'Brien told reporters. "You don't replace J.J. Watt or Whitney Mercilus with one guy. That's ridiculous. So it's going to a lot of different guys that are going to chip in to help." The Texans signed veteran defensive ends Lamarr Houston and Kendall Langford this week and hope the two can regain the form that saw them combine for 15 sacks in 2015 with the Chicago Bears and Indianapolis Colts, respectively.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Texans WR DeAndre Hopkins hauled in three TD receptions last week and has five on the season, one more than his 16-game total from 2016.

2. Houston C Greg Mancz (knee) sat out the last two games and remains questionable.

3. Cleveland LB Jamie Collins (concussion) missed the last three games but is back at practice and could return this week.

PREDICTION: Texans 35, Browns 17

[New York Knight]

Trends - Cleveland at Houston

ATS Trends
Cleveland

Browns are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games in Week 6.
Browns are 19-7-1 ATS in their last 27 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Browns are 7-19 ATS in their last 26 games following a ATS loss.
Browns are 7-19-1 ATS in their last 27 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Browns are 5-17-1 ATS in their last 23 vs. AFC.
Browns are 3-12-1 ATS in their last 16 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Browns are 6-24-1 ATS in their last 31 games overall.
Browns are 5-23 ATS in their last 28 games following a straight up loss.
Browns are 1-7 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
Browns are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games after scoring less than 15 points in their previous game.
Browns are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games in October.
Browns are 0-9 ATS in their last 9 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
Browns are 0-5-1 ATS in their last 6 road games.
Browns are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games on fieldturf.
Browns are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after allowing less than 250 total yards in their previous game.

Houston

Texans are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss.
Texans are 19-6-2 ATS in their last 27 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Texans are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 home games.
Texans are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Texans are 2-6-1 ATS in their last 9 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
Texans are 1-4 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
Texans are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 games in Week 6.

OU Trends
Cleveland

Under is 6-0 in Browns last 6 games after allowing less than 250 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 4-0 in Browns last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Under is 9-2 in Browns last 11 games following a straight up loss.
Under is 4-1 in Browns last 5 games overall.
Under is 8-2 in Browns last 10 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Browns last 5 vs. AFC.
Under is 8-2 in Browns last 10 games following a ATS loss.
Over is 8-2 in Browns last 10 games in Week 6.
Over is 7-2 in Browns last 9 road games.
Under is 6-2 in Browns last 8 games after scoring less than 15 points in their previous game.
Under is 8-3 in Browns last 11 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.

Houston

Over is 5-0 in Texans last 5 games in Week 6.
Under is 8-1 in Texans last 9 games following a ATS loss.
Over is 12-2 in Texans last 14 games in October.
Under is 4-1 in Texans last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 4-1 in Texans last 5 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 6-2 in Texans last 8 games following a straight up loss.
Over is 26-10 in Texans last 36 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Texans last 7 games overall.
Over is 5-2 in Texans last 7 games on fieldturf.
Over is 5-2 in Texans last 7 vs. AFC.
Under is 5-2 in Texans last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Over is 5-2 in Texans last 7 games after scoring more than 30 points in their previous game.

Head to Head

Under is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings.
Browns are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 meetings.

[New York Knight]

When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, October 15, 2017
Where: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey

Preview: Patriots at Jets
Gracenote
Oct 12, 2017

An unexpected showdown for first place in the AFC East will take place when the surprising New York Jets host the New England Patriots on Sunday afternoon. Preseason forecasts were dire for the Jets with some projections of an 0-16 campaign, but they have ripped off three consecutive victories to grab a share of the division lead.

New York squeezed out a 17-14 victory at winless Cleveland last week and has yielded 40 points during its three-game run, but the players know the bar will be raised Sunday, particularly with the Patriots having an extra three days of rest. "They are more dangerous because ... if you have somebody that's good at preparation and you give them extra days, that doesn't mean they get bad, they get better," Jets quarterback Josh McCown said. "We know it's going to be a tough matchup." The Patriots, who already have lost twice at home, are averaging an NFL-best 419.4 yards per game but are also surrendering a league-worst 447.2. Quarterback Tom Brady suffered an injury to his non-throwing shoulder in a 19-14 victory at Tampa Bay but said he will be ready when New England goes for its 11 win in 13 regular-season meetings against New York.

TV: 1 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Patriots -9.5. O/U: 47.5

ABOUT THE PATRIOTS (3-2): New England owns the top-ranked passing attack and Brady has thrown for a league-high 1,702 yards, but it has come at a cost -- he has been sacked 16 times through the five games, one more than all of last season. Despite the absence of star tight end Rob Gronkowski, who is dealing with a thigh injury that caused him to sit out at Tampa Bay, Brady threw for 300 yards for the fifth consecutive game, although he was intercepted for the first time. Oft-injured wideout Danny Amendola and Chris Hogan each had eight receptions versus the Buccaneers but speedster Brandin Cooks is the team's most dangerous weapon. The Patriots have been gashed for an average of 36 points in three home games, but they have surrendered a combined 34 points in road wins at New Orleans and Tampa Bay.

ABOUT THE JETS (3-2): New York is barely averaging 300 yards of total offense and has yielded 14 more points than it has scored, so the team is under no illusions -- "We have, in no way, arrived," left tackle Kelvin Beachum acknowledged -- of the need for improvement. The well-traveled McCown, with his fourth time in five seasons, has registered a passer rating above 100 three times in five games, but he could be without his top two running backs as Bilal Powell and Matt Forte are both nursing injuries. Former Seattle receiver Jermaine Kearse leads the Jets with 22 receptions and three touchdowns. The defense, which has notched only seven sacks, ranking 31st in the league, needs to apply pressure on Brady.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Brady has 26 touchdowns passes against only four interceptions in his last 13 matchups against New York.

2. McCown ranks second in the NFL with a completion percentage of 71.4.

3. Cooks has seven touchdowns in his last seven games versus AFC foes.

PREDICTION: Patriots 27, Jets 19

[New York Knight]

Trends - New England at N.Y. Jets

ATS Trends
New England

Patriots are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Patriots are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game.
Patriots are 10-1 ATS in their last 11 road games.
Patriots are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS win.
Patriots are 7-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Patriots are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Patriots are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up win.
Patriots are 10-3 ATS in their last 13 vs. AFC.
Patriots are 18-6-2 ATS in their last 26 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
Patriots are 19-7 ATS in their last 26 games overall.
Patriots are 13-5 ATS in their last 18 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
Patriots are 41-17-3 ATS in their last 61 games in October.
Patriots are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games on fieldturf.
Patriots are 78-38-2 ATS in their last 118 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.

N.Y. Jets

Jets are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Jets are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games in October.
Jets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating less than 250 total yards in their previous game.
Jets are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game.
Jets are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.

OU Trends
New England

Over is 4-0 in Patriots last 4 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 6-0 in Patriots last 6 games following a straight up win.
Over is 5-0 in Patriots last 5 vs. AFC.
Over is 5-0 in Patriots last 5 games in Week 6.
Over is 8-1 in Patriots last 9 games overall.
Over is 6-1 in Patriots last 7 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Patriots last 6 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Patriots last 5 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Patriots last 5 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
Over is 64-28 in Patriots last 92 games on fieldturf.
Under is 9-4 in Patriots last 13 road games.
Over is 49-23 in Patriots last 72 games following a ATS win.
Over is 47-23 in Patriots last 70 vs. a team with a winning record.

N.Y. Jets

Under is 4-0 in Jets last 4 vs. AFC East.
Under is 6-1 in Jets last 7 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 7-2 in Jets last 9 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game.
Under is 8-3 in Jets last 11 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Jets last 7 games overall.
Under is 5-2 in Jets last 7 vs. AFC.
Over is 5-2 in Jets last 7 games following a ATS win.

Head to Head

Home team is 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
Underdog is 6-1-1 ATS in their last 8 meetings.
Over is 11-4-1 in the last 16 meetings.
Over is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in New York.
Patriots are 1-6-1 ATS in their last 8 meetings.
Patriots are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 meetings in New York.

[New York Knight]

When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, October 15, 2017
Where: FedEx Field, Landover, Maryland

Preview: 49ers at Redskins
Gracenote
Oct 13, 2017

Kirk Cousins' future is a heavily discussed topic, and the quarterback will compete against one of his potential future employers when the Washington Redskins host the winless San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. Cousins could become a free agent after the season and repeatedly is being linked to the 49ers due to the presence of first-year coach Kyle Shanahan, the offensive coordinator in Washington during Cousins' first two NFL campaigns (2012-13).

The 29-year-old Cousins turned down a two-year, $53 million contract in the offseason, and it isn't clear if the Redskins will use the franchise tender on him for a third straight year or allow him to become a free agent. "There's just so much to do between now and then, and this league is so challenging, and it's about right now and it's about doing all I can right now to hopefully be in a position where Washington won't let me leave or doesn't want me to leave because I've done my job," Cousins told reporters. "So that's where my focus lies and we'll see how it all shakes out." Shanahan downplays the situation and Redskins coach Jay Gruden opined that there will be more teams than the 49ers interested if Cousins hits the open market. For now, San Francisco is one of three remaining winless teams in the NFL while the Redskins are aiming to move above .500.

TV: 1 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Redskins -11. O/U: 46.5

ABOUT THE 49ERS (0-5): San Francisco has scored 15 or fewer points three times as an offense led by quarterback Bobby Hoyer (1,211 yards, four touchdowns, four interceptions). Running back Carlos Hyde (332 yards) gained just 11 yards on eight carries in last Sunday's 26-23 overtime loss to Indianapolis while receiver Pierre Garcon (28 receptions, 379 yards) figures to be highly motivated after playing the last five seasons in Washington. Three-time Pro Bowl middle linebacker NaVorro Bowman, who had a team-leading 38 tackles, was released on Friday after voicing displeasure over reduced playing time, while the club hopes to see rookie weak-side linebacker Reuben Foster (ankle) back on the field after a four-game absence.

ABOUT THE REDSKINS (2-2): Cousins has passed for 1,004 yards and seven touchdowns with one interception, and his 107.6 quarterback rating is fourth-best in the league. Washington hasn't replaced Garcon's production as running back Chris Thompson has recorded a team-best 235 receiving yards and is tied for the club lead with 14 catches, while the running game also has been inconsistent with rookie Samaje Perine (143 yards, 3.1 average) having a long gain of just 12 yards. Inside linebacker Zach Brown has been superb and is tied for second in the NFL with 42 tackles, while strong-side linebacker Preston Brown has recorded a team-best four sacks.

EXTRA POINTS

1. The 49ers have won each of the last four meetings and hold a 17-9-1 series advantage.

2. Washington TE Vernon Davis (eight receptions, 160 yards) caught 55 touchdown passes in nine-plus seasons (2006-15) with San Francisco.

3. San Francisco signed veteran Leon Hall (27 interceptions in 10 seasons) and placed fellow CB Asa Jackson (hamstring) on injured reserve.

PREDICTION: Redskins 27, 49ers 20

[New York Knight]

Trends - San Francisco at Washington

ATS Trends
San Francisco

49ers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 vs. NFC.
49ers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss.
49ers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
49ers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games on grass.
49ers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games overall.
49ers are 4-9-1 ATS in their last 14 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
49ers are 9-21-1 ATS in their last 31 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
49ers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
49ers are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games after allowing more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game.
49ers are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games in October.

Washington

Redskins are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss.
Redskins are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up loss.
Redskins are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
Redskins are 9-3 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
Redskins are 10-27-2 ATS in their last 39 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Redskins are 6-17-1 ATS in their last 24 games after allowing more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game.
Redskins are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games following a bye week.
Redskins are 2-8-2 ATS in their last 12 games in Week 6.
Redskins are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games when playing on Sunday following a Monday night game.

OU Trends
San Francisco

Over is 4-0 in 49ers last 4 games in Week 6.
Over is 8-1 in 49ers last 9 games after allowing more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 9-2 in 49ers last 11 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in 49ers last 5 games in October.
Under is 4-1 in 49ers last 5 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
Over is 7-3 in 49ers last 10 games following a ATS loss.
Over is 9-4 in 49ers last 13 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 13-6 in 49ers last 19 road games.
Under is 35-17 in 49ers last 52 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.

Washington

Under is 4-0 in Redskins last 4 home games.
Over is 7-0 in Redskins last 7 games following a ATS loss.
Over is 4-0 in Redskins last 4 games when playing on Sunday following a Monday night game.
Over is 11-1 in Redskins last 12 games following a straight up loss.
Under is 5-1 in Redskins last 6 games following a bye week.
Over is 14-3 in Redskins last 17 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 13-3 in Redskins last 16 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Redskins last 5 games in Week 6.
Over is 14-4 in Redskins last 18 vs. NFC.
Over is 6-2 in Redskins last 8 games in October.
Over is 14-5-1 in Redskins last 20 games after allowing more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 19-7 in Redskins last 26 games overall.
Over is 19-7 in Redskins last 26 games on grass.
Under is 14-6 in Redskins last 20 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.

Head to Head

Road team is 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 meetings.
Favorite is 5-1-2 ATS in their last 8 meetings.

[New York Knight]

When: 4:05 PM ET, Sunday, October 15, 2017
Where: University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, Arizona

Preview: Buccaneers at Cardinals
Gracenote
Oct 13, 2017

The Arizona Cardinals are counting on their newly acquired three-time rushing champion to improve their league-worst running game when they host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. Arizona, which is averaging just 51.8 yards on the ground, obtained 2012 NFL MVP Adrian Peterson from New Orleans on Tuesday with hopes that the 32-year-old will resemble his former self after enduring a miserable four-game tenure with the Saints.

"I would expect they are expecting a lot, and that's OK," Peterson told reporters on Wednesday. "I have a lot left in the tank. Stay tuned and you'll be able to see it first-hand." The seven-time Pro-Bowler and two-time rushing touchdowns leader was relegated to third-string duty with New Orleans, gaining 81 yards on 27 carries while making two catches for four yards. The Cardinals look to bounce back from the 34-7 beating they took at Philadelphia last week when they take on the Buccaneers, who will have had nine days off since dropping a 19-14 home decision to New England in their last contest. Tampa Bay also is optimistic about its 27th-ranked rushing attack thanks to the return of Doug Martin, who ran 13 times for 74 yards and a touchdown versus the Patriots after serving a three-game suspension for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing drugs.

TV: 4:05 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Buccaneers -1.5. O/U: 45

ABOUT THE BUCCANEERS (2-2): Kicker Nick Folk's nightmare of a first season with Tampa Bay is over as he was placed on injured reserve with a "minor injury" classification, meaning the team must release him once he becomes healthy. The 32-year-old was a dismal 6-for-11 on field-goal attempts, missing all three in the loss to New England, and also missed two of his nine extra-point tries. Replacing Folk will be Patrick Murray, who appeared in two games for Cleveland last season after converting 20-of-24 field-goal attempts for the Buccaneers in 2014.

ABOUT THE CARDINALS (2-3): Peterson's arrival spelled the end for Chris Johnson, who was released after recording 114 yards on 45 carries in four games. Larry Fitzgerald, who leads the league with 32 catches, made six against Philadelphia last Sunday to join Jerry Rice (274) and Tony Gonzalez (211) as the only players in league history to have a reception in 200 consecutive games. Fitzgerald needs 16 receiving yards to pass Steve Smith Sr. (14,731) for seventh place on the all-time list.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Cardinals QB Carson Palmer's next touchdown pass will be the 292nd of his career, breaking a tie with Warren Moon for 12th in NFL history.

2. Seven of the eight players listed on Tampa Bay's injury report are on defense, with five being limited participants in Thursday's practice - including LBs Kwon Alexander (hamstring) and Lavonte David (ankle).

3. While last in the league in rushing, Arizona ranks second in passing with an average of 289 yards per game.

PREDICTION: Cardinals 27, Buccaneers 20