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Preview: Ravens at Panthers
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Oct 26, 2018

The Carolina Panthers aim for their ninth consecutive home victory when they host the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday in a matchup of playoff hopefuls searching for more consistency on offense. The Ravens have won the last two meetings, including a 38-10 romp in the most recent clash in 2014.



The teams went in opposite directions in the fourth quarter of close games last week, as Baltimore lost 24-23 against New Orleans when Justin Tucker’s potential game-tying extra point went wide right, while the Panthers rallied from a 17-point, fourth-quarter deficit for a 21-17 win at Philadelphia. While Carolina benefited from Cam Newton’s 17th career game-winning drive, the Ravens lost by fewer than four points for the second time in three games. “I think we’re playing really well, but good teams win those football games,” Baltimore quarterback Joe Flacco told reporters. “We’re getting to the point where it doesn’t matter too much what you’re going to gain from things, it just matters (that you win). It doesn’t really matter how well you play and how pretty it looks either. You just have to win the football game.” Sunday's contest will feature five of the top six active players in career tackles - Thomas Davis (1,009), Eric Weddle (1,000), Luke Kuechly (871), Terrell Suggs (830) and Mike Adams (824).

TV: 1 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Ravens -2. O/U: 44



ABOUT THE RAVENS (4-3): Baltimore possesses the league’s best defense, as it is holding opponents to 14.4 points and 280.6 yards per game. The offense hasn’t been as consistent, due in part to an inability to establish the run. Flacco is averaging 295.3 passing yards while throwing 11 touchdown passes and four interceptions, but the Ravens' 3.4 yards per carry is the second-worst mark in the league.

ABOUT THE PANTHERS (4-2): Carolina did some damage through the air in the fourth quarter last week, but Newton’s passing numbers have been pedestrian. He averages 237.8 yards but adds 42.8 on the ground to complement the versatile Christian McCaffrey, giving the team the league's fourth-best rushing offense. The defense thrives on takeaways as it has forced nine turnovers in Carolina's four wins and only one in two losses.



EXTRA POINTS

1. Baltimore leads the league with 27 sacks, including 5.5 apiece from OLBs Suggs and Za’Darius Smith.

2. Carolina’s 65 points and plus-29 scoring margin in the fourth quarter both rank second in the league behind New Orleans.

3. The Ravens force opposing offenses to go three-and-out 28 percent of the time, which makes them the second-best team in the NFL in that category.



PREDICTION: Panthers 23, Ravens 20

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Trends - Baltimore at Carolina

ATS TRENDS

Baltimore

Ravens are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss. Ravens are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Ravens are 6-1-1 ATS in their last 8 games on grass. Ravens are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss. Ravens are 6-2-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Ravens are 17-6-4 ATS in their last 27 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Ravens are 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game. Ravens are 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 road games. Ravens are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games in Week 8. Ravens are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game. Ravens are 7-20-1 ATS in their last 28 games in October.

Carolina

Panthers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games in Week 8. Panthers are 4-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Panthers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 home games. Panthers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win. Panthers are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win.

OU TRENDS

Baltimore

Under is 5-0 in Ravens last 5 games overall. Under is 4-0 in Ravens last 4 games on grass. Under is 4-0 in Ravens last 4 games following a straight up loss. Over is 4-0 in Ravens last 4 games in Week 8. Under is 4-0 in Ravens last 4 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Ravens last 5 road games. Over is 6-2 in Ravens last 8 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Over is 5-2 in Ravens last 7 games following a ATS loss. Under is 35-14-2 in Ravens last 51 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game. Over is 7-3 in Ravens last 10 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.

Carolina

Over is 6-1 in Panthers last 7 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game. Over is 6-1 in Panthers last 7 games following a ATS win. Under is 4-1 in Panthers last 5 games in October. Over is 8-2-1 in Panthers last 11 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Over is 5-2 in Panthers last 7 home games. Over is 9-4 in Panthers last 13 games following a straight up win. Over is 34-16-3 in Panthers last 53 vs. a team with a winning record.

HEAD TO HEAD

Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.

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Preview: Colts at Raiders
Gracenote
Oct 26, 2018

One team hopes to claw its way back into contention in its division and the other just hopes to scratch out a much-needed victory when the Indianapolis Colts visit the Oakland Raiders on Sunday. The Colts ended a four-game slide with a dominant win over Buffalo last week while the Raiders spent their bye week licking their wounds after being trounced by Seattle in London.

Offense has not been a problem of late for Indianapolis, which has scored at least 34 points in three of its last four contests. Despite residing in the basement of the AFC South, the Colts entered Week 8 just two games behind Houston for first place and have showdowns with division rivals Jacksonville and Tennessee coming in the next few weeks. Oakland has been a major disappointment in coach Jon Gruden's return to the sideline as four of its five losses have been by eight points or more while its lone victory came in overtime. The Raiders will try to get in the win column without two key pieces on offense, as running back Marshawn Lynch (groin/core muscle) landed on injured reserve and receiver Amari Cooper was traded to Dallas.

TV: 4:05 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Colts -3. O/U: 50.5

ABOUT THE COLTS (2-5): Andrew Luck, who recorded four touchdown passes without an interception last week, is salivating at the prospect of facing the Raiders. The 29-year-old has thrown for at least two scores and run for another in each of his last two meetings with Oakland. Adam Vinatieri, who aggravated a groin injury in the win over the Bills, hopes to be available Sunday as he is five points away from passing Hall-of-Famer Morten Andersen (2,544 points) to become the NFL's all-time leading scorer.

ABOUT THE RAIDERS (1-5): Doug Martin is expected to shoulder the load in the backfield with Lynch sidelined after making only 27 rushes for 99 yards over the first six games of the season. Rookie linebacker Jason Cabinda figures to make his NFL debut on Sunday after spending the first six weeks of the campaign on the practice squad. Oakland moves on to its third kicker this week as Daniel Carlson was signed to replace Matt McCrane, who was released on Tuesday after going 5-for-9 on field-goal attempts over three games.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Colts S Mike Mitchell was named the AFC's Defensive Player of the Week after registering seven tackles, an interception and a forced fumble against Buffalo.

2. Oakland promoted WR Marcell Ateman and OL Denver Kirkland from the practice squad.

3. Indianapolis' Eric Ebron leads all NFL tight ends with six touchdown catches.

PREDICTION: Colts 37, Raiders 17

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Trends - Indianapolis at Oakland

ATS TRENDS

Indianapolis

Colts are 11-2 ATS in their last 13 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Colts are 31-13 ATS vs. a team with a losing record. Colts are 15-7 ATS in their last 22 games following a straight up win of more than 14 points. Colts are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games following a straight up win. Colts are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 vs. AFC. Colts are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 games after scoring more than 30 points in their previous game.

Oakland

Raiders are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a bye week. Raiders are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a double-digit loss at home. Raiders are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games in Week 8. Raiders are 4-9-1 ATS in their last 14 vs. AFC. Raiders are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up loss of more than 14 points. Raiders are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 games after scoring less than 15 points in their previous game. Raiders are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games on grass. Raiders are 5-13-2 ATS in their last 20 games overall. Raiders are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 home games. Raiders are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game. Raiders are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games after accumulating less than 150 yards passing in their previous game. Raiders are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games in October. Raiders are 0-3-2 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game. Raiders are 0-5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.

OU TRENDS

Indianapolis

Over is 4-0 in Colts last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Over is 6-1 in Colts last 7 games after accumulating more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Colts last 5 games following a straight up win of more than 14 points. Under is 8-2 in Colts last 10 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Colts last 5 vs. AFC. Under is 6-2 in Colts last 8 road games. Over is 12-4 in Colts last 16 games on grass. Under is 11-4 in Colts last 15 games overall. Over is 5-2 in Colts last 7 games following a straight up win. Under is 5-2 in Colts last 7 games following a ATS win. Over is 35-17 in Colts last 52 games in October.

Oakland

Under is 5-0 in Raiders last 5 games following a double-digit loss at home. Under is 4-0 in Raiders last 4 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game. Under is 5-0 in Raiders last 5 games after accumulating less than 150 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 5-0 in Raiders last 5 games after scoring less than 15 points in their previous game. Under is 6-1 in Raiders last 7 home games. Under is 11-2 in Raiders last 13 games overall. Under is 11-2 in Raiders last 13 games on grass. Under is 11-2 in Raiders last 13 games following a straight up loss of more than 14 points. Under is 5-1 in Raiders last 6 games following a ATS loss. Under is 4-1 in Raiders last 5 vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 4-1 in Raiders last 5 games after accumulating less than 250 total yards in their previous game. Under is 6-2 in Raiders last 8 games following a straight up loss. Under is 6-2 in Raiders last 8 vs. AFC. Under is 11-5 in Raiders last 16 games following a bye week.

HEAD TO HEAD

Colts are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 meetings.

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Preview: 49ers at Cardinals
Gracenote
Oct 26, 2018

The San Francisco 49ers have lost all four of their road games this season and the Arizona Cardinals have dropped each of their four contests at home en route to sharing the basement in the NFC West. One team is likely to finally get in the win column on Sunday, and the 49ers will have revenge on their minds when they visit the Cardinals, who have won the last seven meetings.

San Francisco is looking to snap a five-game losing streak that includes a 28-18 setback against Arizona at home in Week 5. The 49ers, who were trounced 39-10 by the Los Angeles Rams last week, are getting closer to notching their first road win as their last two losses away from home were by a total of five points. Arizona had lost a pair of home contests by a total of five points before getting pounded 45-10 by Denver last week. The Cardinals, who are last in the NFL in total yards (220.7) and rushing yards (64.6), addressed the problem by replacing offensive coordinator Mike McCoy with Byron Leftwich following the loss to the Broncos.

TV: 4:25 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: 49ers -1. O/U: 42.5

ABOUT THE 49ERS (1-6): C.J. Beathard passed for a career-high 349 yards and two touchdowns in the Week 5 showdown but also threw a pair of interceptions. The 24-year-old has run for a score in each of the last two contests against the Cardinals while running back Matt Brieda caught a TD pass in the Week 5 defeat. Brieda leads the NFL with an average of 6.54 yards per rush while George Kittle tops all tight ends in the league with 367 yards after the catch.

ABOUT THE CARDINALS (1-6): Larry Fitzgerald is hoping the change at offensive coordinator benefits him, as he has made only 26 catches for 255 yards through seven games. The 35-year-old needs 135 receiving yards to pass Hall-of-Famer Terrell Owens (15,934) for second place on the all-time list. David Johnson has been an offensive force against San Francisco of late, rushing for six scores and adding a TD reception in the last four meetings.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Kittle leads the 49ers in both receptions (32) and receiving yards (527).

2. Arizona signed S Eddie Pleasant and OL Oday Aboushi while releasing CB Deatrick Nichols and DT Ifeadi Odenigbo.

3. San Francisco signed QB Tom Savage and placed DB Adrian Colbert (ankle) on injured reserve.

PREDICTION: Cardinals 23, 49ers 21

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Trends - San Francisco at Arizona

ATS TRENDS

San Francisco

49ers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. 49ers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a double-digit loss at home. 49ers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games in Week 8. 49ers are 5-2 ATS vs. a team with a losing record. 49ers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 road games. 49ers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after scoring less than 15 points in their previous game. 49ers are 6-13 ATS in their last 19 games after allowing more than 30 points in their previous game. 49ers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games overall. 49ers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games in October. 49ers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 vs. NFC. 49ers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 vs. NFC West. 49ers are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games after accumulating less than 150 yards passing in their previous game.

Arizona

Cardinals are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games after allowing more than 30 points in their previous game. Cardinals are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 vs. NFC. Cardinals are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Cardinals are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS loss. Cardinals are 3-1-1 ATS vs. a team with a losing record. Cardinals are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss of more than 14 points. Cardinals are 9-3-1 ATS in their last 13 games after accumulating less than 250 total yards in their previous game. Cardinals are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Cardinals are 7-15-1 ATS in their last 23 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Cardinals are 2-6-1 ATS in their last 9 games in October.

OU TRENDS

San Francisco

Over is 4-0 in 49ers last 4 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 4-0 in 49ers last 4 games following a ATS loss. Over is 8-1 in 49ers last 9 games on grass. Over is 8-1 in 49ers last 9 games following a straight up loss of more than 14 points. Under is 6-1 in 49ers last 7 games in Week 8. Over is 5-1 in 49ers last 6 games overall. Under is 10-2 in 49ers last 12 games following a double-digit loss at home. Under is 14-3 in 49ers last 17 games after accumulating less than 250 total yards in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in 49ers last 5 road games. Over is 4-1 in 49ers last 5 games following a straight up loss. Over is 8-3 in 49ers last 11 games in October.

Arizona

Under is 5-0 in Cardinals last 5 games following a ATS loss. Under is 5-0 in Cardinals last 5 games after scoring less than 15 points in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Cardinals last 5 games after allowing more than 30 points in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Cardinals last 5 games in October. Under is 7-2 in Cardinals last 9 games following a double-digit loss at home. Under is 7-2 in Cardinals last 9 games on grass. Under is 6-2 in Cardinals last 8 games following a straight up loss. Over is 9-3 in Cardinals last 12 games in Week 8. Under is 19-7 in Cardinals last 26 home games. Under is 5-2 in Cardinals last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Under is 12-5 in Cardinals last 17 vs. NFC. Under is 7-3 in Cardinals last 10 games following a straight up loss of more than 14 points. Over is 41-18 in Cardinals last 59 games after accumulating less than 250 total yards in their previous game.

HEAD TO HEAD

Road team is 5-0 ATS in their last 5 meetings. 49ers are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 meetings in Arizona. Underdog is 7-3 ATS in their last 10 meetings.