Betting news, trends, odds and predictions from various handicappers and websites for Sunday 10/21/18
Preview: Titans vs. Chargers
Philip Rivers is enjoying a stellar season for the Los Angeles Chargers, and the 36-year-old quarterback attempts to carry his success over to London when his squad faces the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. Rivers has completed 68.6 percent of his passes for 1,702 yards and 15 touchdowns against three interceptions through six games.
Rivers ranks sixth in NFL history with 357 touchdown passes and eighth in yardage (52,050), but leading the Chargers to a fifth win is his main focus. "Whatever the numbers are, I really don't care anymore," Rivers told reporters. "I do, in that if you play well, you give your team a chance to win. But where you stack up all of those things, unless there's a direct correlation to winning, that's really what it's all about." Tennessee quarterback Marcus Mariota is on the other side of the equation with just two TD passes this season, and the Titans haven't scored an offensive touchdown during their two-game slide. "When it comes down to it, I think the mistakes, the lack of execution, those things are correctable," Mariota told reporters. "For us, if we can just go out there and focus on being efficient, on every little detail, that I think in itself will help us and hopefully lead to more points. When you are not scoring touchdowns, especially the last couple of weeks, there is a sense of frustration."
TV: 9:30 a.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Chargers -6.5. O/U: 45.5
ABOUT THE TITANS (3-3): Tennessee is looking to bounce back from an abysmal offensive performance in last Sunday's 21-0 loss to Baltimore as the team registered just 106 total yards and seven first downs while allowing Mariota to be sacked 11 times. “This is a humbling league, and we’ve been humbled the last few weeks,” Titans offensive coordinator Matt LaFleur told reporters. “Every game is different, and unfortunately, last week we got outcoached and we got outplayed, and that starts with me. It’s a pretty humbling experience.” Tennessee ranks 30th in scoring offense (14.5 points per game), but the defense is third in average points allowed (17.8) and will get a boost from the return of linebacker Wesley Woodyard, who missed most of the last three games with a shoulder injury.
ABOUT THE CHARGERS (4-2): While Rivers leads an attack averaging 29.2 points per game, unsung running back Melvin Gordon is on the verge of losing that label. Gordon is averaging 5.1 yards per carry, has scored nine touchdowns and leads the AFC with 745 yards from scrimmage (466 rushing, 279 receiving). The Chargers recorded five sacks in last Sunday's 38-14 win over Cleveland and Melvin Ingram (37.5 career sacks) likely is salivating at the prospect of facing a Tennessee offensive line that struggled so mightily against Baltimore.
EXTRA POINTS
1. The Chargers have won nine of the last 10 meetings.
2. Los Angeles WR Tyrell Williams registered 118 receiving yards against the Browns for his sixth career 100-yard effort.
3. Tennessee RB Derrick Henry (team-best 240 rushing yards) has been held below 30 yards on three occasions and has yet to score a touchdown.
PREDICTION: Chargers 30, Titans 20
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Preview: Bills at Colts
Despite their disappointing start to the season, the Indianapolis Colts find themselves only two games behind the other three teams in the AFC South in the standings. The Colts hope to gain ground on at least one of their division rivals when they host the Buffalo Bills on Sunday.
Indianapolis split its first two games of 2018 before losing four straight, including a 42-34 road decision against the New York Jets last week. But the other three clubs in the AFC South own 3-3 records, and with a victory over Buffalo, the Colts will climb within one game of at least one of them as Houston and Jacksonville square off in Week 7. The Bills also occupy last place in their division but, like Indianapolis, are just two games behind the co-leaders in the AFC East (New England and Miami). Buffalo looks to avoid back-to-back losses after falling 20-13 in Houston last week with a new quarterback at the helm as Derek Anderson, who was on vacation with his family less than two weeks ago, makes the start in place of injured rookie Josh Allen (elbow).
TV: 1 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Colts -7.5. O/U: 43
ABOUT THE BILLS (2-4): Anderson, who was signed on Oct. 9, hasn't made a start in the NFL since 2016 with Carolina and last appeared in a contest on Jan. 7 as he replaced an injured Cam Newton in the NFC wild-card game. "The legs feel good. The arm feels good," the 35-year-old Anderson told the team's website. "Mentally, we're working on putting a lot of hours in just trying to catch up with (the offense)." Buffalo is hoping to receive a strong performance by its defense, which has climbed from 18th in the league against the run to eighth over the last four weeks and leads the league with seven fumble recoveries.
ABOUT THE COLTS (1-5): Andrew Luck looks to join Steve Young (five) and Peyton Manning (four) as the only quarterbacks in NFL history to post four straight games with 300 passing yards and three touchdown tosses within a single season after recording 301 and four last week. Luck enters Week 7 first in the league with 186 completions and second with 16 scoring passes. Adam Vinatieri is moving closer to becoming the NFL's all-time leading scorer as he needs just 10 points to pass Hall-of-Famer Morten Andersen (2,544).
EXTRA POINTS
1. The Bills promoted rookie Cam Phillips from the practice squad and released fellow WR Robert Foster, who had two receptions for 30 yards.
2. Indianapolis placed Marcus Johnson (ankle) on injured reserve and signed fellow WR Dontrelle Inman.
3. Buffalo LB Tremaine Edmunds leads the team and is fourth among all NFL rookies with 47 tackles this season.
PREDICTION: Colts 33, Bills 13
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Preview: Vikings at Jets
Kirk Cousins will face the team he spurned in free agency last spring when he leads the Minnesota Vikings into a matchup with the host New York Jets on Sunday. The Jets offered a three-year, $90 million contract to Cousins in March, only to watch him sign with the Vikings for less money.
The 30-year-old Cousins has fit in nicely in Minnesota, averaging over 320 passing yards per game on the year and completing 76.1 percent of his passes during the team's two-game winning streak. "The thing that I love about this guy is his passion for the game, his intensity that he has," Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer told reporters of Cousins, who is averaging 382.7 yards on the road. "He's come in here and taken charge as a leader." Missing out on Cousins allowed the Jets to use the third overall pick on Sam Darnold, who has guided an offense that produced 76 points in back-to-back wins over Denver and Indianapolis. The rookie out of USC was 24 of 30 for 280 yards and two TDs against the Colts as New York held the ball for over 37 minutes in a 42-34 triumph.
TV: 1 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Vikings -3.5. O/U: 46
ABOUT THE VIKINGS (3-2-1): Since allowing 38 points in a Week 4 loss at the Los Angeles Rams, Minnesota has given up a total of 38 during its two-game winning streak and it held Arizona to 268 total yards in last week's 27-17 win. Opponents are converting an NFL-low 25 percent of third downs, the Vikings have scooped up six fumbles -- tied for second overall -- and defensive end Danielle Hunter is tied for the NFL lead with seven sacks. Cousins continues to find wideout Adam Thielen, who leads the league with 712 receiving yards and has a touchdown in each of his last three games.
ABOUT THE JETS (3-3): Darnold made his first appearance on an injury report due to an elbow issue he deemed minor, but the team is banged up. Wide receiver Quincy Enunwa (ankle) and defensive back Marcus Maye (thumb) are out and two of Darnold's other targets -- Robby Anderson (hamstring) and Terrelle Pryor (groin) -- have missed practice time this week. Wideout Jermaine Kearse took advantage of increased opportunity against the Colts by snagging nine of his 10 targets for 94 yards.
EXTRA POINTS
1. Jets LB Darron Lee had a team-high eight tackles against the Colts and recorded his third interception, tied for the NFL lead.
2. Minnesota's Latavius Murray ran for 155 yards last week in the absence of fellow RB Dalvin Cook (hamstring), who is expected to return this week.
3. New York won seven straight meetings before a 30-24 loss at Minnesota in the previous matchup in 2014.
PREDICTION: Vikings 27, Jets 20
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Preview: Panthers at Eagles
The Philadelphia Eagles and Carolina Panthers envision themselves as contenders in the NFC this season, and Sunday's game between the teams at Lincoln Financial Field should provide a good litmus test to see where each stands. Carson Wentz tossed three touchdown passes in last week's 34-13 win over the New York Giants and had the same total in a 28-23 victory over the Panthers last season.
Philadelphia coach Doug Pederson has no designs on looking past Carolina, a team that has qualified for the playoffs in four of the last five seasons and posted a quality win over Cincinnati in Week 3. "That was kind of the message last year," Pederson said. "It's going to have to be a complete game if we expect to win. Yeah, it's going to be a really good test for us to see where we are in Week 7." While the Eagles evened their record with a convincing road victory last week, the Panthers are looking for a statement win on Sunday after falling to 0-2 away from the Tar Heel State with a 23-17 setback against Washington last week. "That old saying -- 'If you want to be the champs, you've got to be able to beat the champs' -- that's the truth," Carolina coach Ron Rivera said. "They're a good football team. They're very well coached. ... This is a game that can tell you a lot about yourself."
TV: 1 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Eagles -4.5. O/U: 45.5
ABOUT THE PANTHERS (3-2): Cam Newton, who threw for 275 yards and two touchdowns versus the Redskins, tossed three interceptions in his last encounter with Philadelphia. Christian McCaffrey has proven to be Newton's safety blanket out of the backfield, as the shifty back leads the team with 34 receptions this season and had 10 catches and a touchdown in last year's contest versus the Eagles. Wideout Devin Funchess found the end zone last week and has scored twice in his past three road games while former Eagle Torrey Smith also notched a touchdown against the Redskins.
ABOUT THE EAGLES (3-3): Tight end Zack Ertz has found the end zone in back-to-back contests overall and erupted for two touchdowns in his last meeting with Carolina. Nelson Agholor also scored in that contest and had a team-high 91 receiving yards against the Giants while fellow wideout Alshon Jeffery had eight catches for 74 yards and two scores last week. The ground game produced modest results in its first contest without Jay Ajayi, although Corey Clement found the end zone versus the Giants. Wendell Smallwood will vie for a touchdown in his third straight home game on Sunday.
EXTRA POINTS
1. Carolina DE Julius Peppers recorded a sack and forced fumble both last week and in the previous meeting with Philadelphia.
2. Eagles LT Jason Peters is expected to play on Sunday despite sustaining a biceps injury last week.
3. Carolina's fourth-ranked ground attack (139.4) will square off against Philadelphia's second-ranked rush defense (79.8).
PREDICTION: Panthers 27, Eagles 23
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Preview: Patriots at Bears
The New England Patriots appear to have found their mojo after a rocky start to the season and will take a three-game winning streak into Sunday afternoon's matchup at the Chicago Bears. The Patriots are coming off a thrilling victory over the previously unbeaten Kansas City Chiefs but they have lost both road games by double-digit margins this season.
New England scored a combined 30 points in road losses at Jacksonville and Detroit but has averaged 39.7 points during its three-game run following the 43-40 win over the Chiefs. "No matter how they start, they always finish strong and they get better every single week throughout the year," Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky said of the Patriots. "So it will be a great challenge for this team this week and we'll kind of have a good measurement of where we're at as a team and how we've grown from last year and the first bunch of games this year." Chicago failed to hold an 11-point third-quarter lead and had a three-game winning streak snapped on a last-second overtime loss at Miami last weekend. "This really looks like a 5-0 team to me," New England coach Bill Belichick said of the Bears, whose two losses have come by a combined four points.
TV: 1 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Patriots -2.5. O/U: 49
ABOUT THE PATRIOTS (4-2): The return of Julian Edelman from suspension and the addition of fellow wide receiver Josh Gordon via trade has provided a boost for quarterback Tom Brady, who has thrown for 681 yards over the past two games. "As a football player, you always want to play against the best players at a position," Bears linebacker Leonard Floyd said. "It definitely adds fuel to the fire going against Tom Brady." Rookie running back Sony Michel has added balance to the offense by rushing for 316 yards and three touchdowns during the three-game winning streak. New England's defense was gashed by the Chiefs and ranks 21st against the pass (268.7 yards per game).
ABOUT THE BEARS (4-2): After three pedestrian efforts to open the season, Trubisky has put together two stellar back-to-back performances by passing for 670 yards with nine touchdowns and one interception while completing over 71 percent of his passes in each. Running back Jordan Howard has received 25 carries over the past two weeks but third-down back Tarik Cohen has emerged as a weapon with 14 receptions for 211 yards and two touchdowns in that span. Wide receiver Allen Robinson (groin) and star pass rusher Khalil Mack (ankle) each sat out practice again Thursday. Mack's absence would be a huge blow for a defense that has 18 sacks, 10 interceptions and nine forced fumbles.
OVERTIME
1. Brady has won all four meetings against Chicago, throwing for 1,318 yards with 11 TDs versus three interceptions.
2. Mack, who has never missed a regular-season game, has five sacks and four forced fumbles in five games this season.
3. Patriots RB James White has 37 catches and four receiving touchdowns this season.
PREDICTION: Patriots 27, Bears 23
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Preview: Texans at Jaguars
Two teams looking to break out of the logjam atop the AFC South standings square off Sunday, when the Jacksonville Jaguars host the Houston Texans. The Jaguars are looking to bounce back from two consecutive losses, while the Texans are seeking a fourth straight win following an 0-3 start.
Jacksonville looked like it might be a Super Bowl contender after handily beating New England in Week 2, but the offense has been inconsistent and the defense has been lit up in back-to-back losses at Kansas City and Dallas. Now the Jaguars have to contend with a third consecutive dual-threat quarterback in Deshaun Watson. “He’s a weapon,” Jacksonville coach Doug Marrone told reporters. “There’s no mistake about it. He’s a guy that can run, he’s a guy that can extend plays, he can make throws. He’s someone that, for a long period of time, at least as long as I’m here, is going to be very difficult for us and a challenge for us.” All six of Houston’s games have been decided by seven points or fewer, including a pair of overtime wins.
TV: 1 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Jaguars -4.5. O/U: 41.5
ABOUT THE TEXANS (3-3): Houston’s defense is rounding into form and has forced seven turnovers during the three-game winning streak after managing only three takeaways in the first three weeks. Watson and the offense have moved the ball effectively, ranking 11th in the NFL in total offense, but 11 turnovers and the struggles in the red zone have contributed to the team ranking 21st in scoring. Houston has yet to produce a 100-yard rusher this season and needs Lamar Miller and Alfred Blue to get untracked.
ABOUT THE JAGUARS (3-3): After a promising start, Jacksonville’s offense ranks 29th in scoring and has not reached double digits in points twice in the last four games. Blake Bortles has thrown five interceptions and two touchdowns in his last two contests without running back Leonard Fournette, who is expected to be out at least three more weeks with a hamstring injury. Cornerback Jalen Ramsey anchors the league’s top-ranked pass defense and will be tasked with slowing down DeAndre Hopkins, but the Jaguars were gashed for 206 rushing yards in last week’s 40-7 loss at Dallas.
EXTRA POINTS
1. Watson has been sacked a league-high 25 times this year, and the Jaguars took down Houston quarterbacks 14 times in two meetings last season.
2. Jacksonville DE Calais Campbell has registered six sacks and four tackles for loss in his last two games against the Texans.
3. Houston DE J.J. Watt has recorded seven sacks and three forced fumbles in his last four contests.
PREDICTION: Jaguars 23, Texans 20
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Preview: Lions at Dolphins
Golden Tate took issue with Albert Wilson's claim that he's the league's best receiver in terms of gaining yards after the catch, saying that six games is not a big enough sample size. The two wide receivers aim to settle it on the field on Sunday as Tate and the Detroit Lions attempt to prevent the Miami Dolphins from jumping out to their first 4-0 start at home since 2000.
Wilson's initial claim came on the heels of a six-catch, career-high 155-yard, two-touchdown performance as Miami snapped a two-game skid with a 31-28 overtime win over the Chicago Bears on Sunday. The 26-year-old captured AFC Offensive Player of the Week honors for his efforts and even received some praise from Tate, who then countered that Wilson has 147 career catches while he has recorded at least 90 in each of the last four seasons with Detroit. Matthew Stafford has been on the other end of those throws, and the former top overall pick has thrown for nine touchdowns against one interception in his last four games leading into the team's bye. Stafford might find the going a bit tough versus an opportunistic Dolphins defense that has an NFL-best 11 interceptions, led by Xavien Howard (three).
TV: 1 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Lions -3. O/U: 46.5
ABOUT THE LIONS (2-3): Tate, Kenny Golladay and Marvin Jones Jr. comprise one of the most productive receiving corps in the league, as Detroit boasts two wideouts in the top 10 in yards (Golladay, Tate), the top 20 in yards per catch (Golladay, Jones) and the top 15 in yards after catch (Tate, Golladay). "I think talent, depth, look at the stats that we're putting up," Tate said. "We're a good group. Honestly, I think it starts with our run game. Our run game has been better and it's opening up for us." Kerryon Johnson could take credit for that with 251 scrimmage yards and a rushing touchdown in his last three games, and the rookie could be in for a bigger role against Miami with fellow running back Theo Riddick sitting out practice on Thursday due to a knee injury.
ABOUT THE DOLPHINS (4-2): After being named the surprise starter 90 minutes before game time last week, Brock Osweiler officially got the nod to face the Lions on Wednesday after he stepped up and threw for a career-high 380 pass yards with three touchdowns against the Bears. "It's something that I've been wanting for a lot of years," the 27-year-old Osweiler told the Sun-Sentinel said. "I believe in coach Gase, his system, and who he is as a person and a coach. And I saw that firsthand for a lot of years in Denver, and I saw what it's like to be able to play for a coach like that." Osweiler would be wise to lean on his running game, with the ageless Frank Gore rolling up 101 yards last week and averaging 4.9 yards per carry this season heading into a meeting with Detroit's 30th-ranked rush defense that is hemorrhaging 145.8 yards per contest.
EXTRA POINTS
1. Miami LB Kiko Alonso ranks second in the NFL with 61 tackles, with 11 coming last week to go along with a forced fumble and fumble recovery.
2. Detroit G T.J. Lang is trending toward returning on Sunday after being sidelined since last month with a concussion.
3. Dolphins RB Kenyan Drake rushed 13 times for 57 yards last week after carrying the ball 14 times for 52 yards in the previous three games combined.
PREDICTION: Lions 24, Dolphins 19
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Preview: Saints at Ravens
The New Orleans Saints are on the short list of Super Bowl contenders a third of the way through the season and own the top scoring offense in the NFL at an average of 36 points. Drew Brees and company will test that offense against the league's top defense when the Saints visit the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday.
The Ravens are surrendering an average of 12.8 points and are coming off a 21-0 shutout of the Tennessee Titans in which they sacked Marcus Mariota 11 times. "The overall feeling is, in order for us to be the great defense we’ve talked about, games like this – offenses with a lot of power, All-Pro, Hall of Fame quarterback, leading the league in different categories – we’ll see what we’re made of, man," Baltimore cornerback Brandon Carr told reporters of this week's matchup. "That's the exciting part, to see how good we can truly get." The Saints are coming off a bye week after Brees set the NFL record for all-time passing yardage in a 43-19 thrashing of the Washington Redskins on Oct. 8, and the veteran quarterback is well aware of the defense he's facing. "They have a lot of good pass rushers," Brees told reporters of the Ravens. "So, a lot of good matchups for them. It is obviously something they've done well for a very long time. They do it well with their D-Line, their front four so to speak and then, obviously, from the linebacker position as well."
TV: 4:05 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Ravens -2.5. O/U: 50
ABOUT THE SAINTS (4-1): Brees is one TD pass away from reaching 500 for his career and is completing 77.9 percent of his passes with 11 TDs and no interceptions this season. "It's a lot of touchdowns and a lot of games and a lot of passes, but you take them one at a time and you just focus on winning the game and scoring points, regardless of if I am handing it off to one of these guys are throwing to one of our guys," Brees told reporters. "We focus on winning games and the rest of that stuff kind of takes care of itself. Numbers add up." New Orleans added another key weapon to the offense in the win over the Redskins, with running back Mark Ingram making his season debut following a four-game suspension and rushing for a pair of touchdowns.
ABOUT THE RAVENS (4-2): Za'Darius Smith (5.5) and Terrell Suggs (4.5) lead Baltimore in sacks, and Suggs is excited about the prospect of going up against a great offense. “We like this game. It’s going to be fun," Suggs told reporters. "They're an explosive offense and we get a chance to compete against as good a team as there is. I think it’s going to be a good NFL game." Baltimore's offense is doing just enough to support the defense as quarterback Joe Flacco averages 298 passing yards with a total of nine TD passes and four INTs.
EXTRA POINTS
1. The Ravens are the only team Brees has never beaten, owning an 0-4 record.
2. New Orleans CB Marshon Lattimore (concussion) was a full participant in practice this week and is questionable for Sunday.
3. Baltimore G Alex Lewis, who was carted off the field with a neck injury last week, returned to practice and could play Sunday.
PREDICTION: Saints 24, Ravens 16
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Preview: Rams at 49ers
The undefeated Los Angeles Rams have run roughshod over the league in 2018 while the San Francisco 49ers have endured plenty of significant injuries starting as early as the preseason. The 49ers, however, have one positive to take into Sunday's matchup at Levi's Stadium: They have won four of the last five meetings between the NFC West rivals.
Todd Gurley hasn't been shy about gouging the 49ers -- and the rest of the league, for that matter -- as he collected three touchdowns (two rushing, one receiving) in last year's series and is coming off a career-high 208 yards and two scores in Sunday's 23-20 win over Denver to earn NFC Offensive Player of the Week honors. "He's been running wild ever since I got to this team," Rams wideout Robert Woods said. "It's just a credit to this line, this game plan, and his work ethic. And he's a beast. ... He's pretty much unstoppable right now." San Francisco went to great lengths to stop itself en route to losing its fourth straight game on Monday. C.J. Beathard, who has stepped in for the injured Jimmy Garoppolo, showed flashes of promise but a late interception led to his undoing in a 33-30 setback versus Green Bay.
TV: 4:25 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Rams -9.5. O/U: 52
ABOUT THE RAMS (6-0): Gurley's 208 rushing yards trumped the passing total of quarterback Jared Goff (201), who was hindered by the loss of one of his prized targets. Cooper Kupp is expected to be sidelined several weeks with a sprained knee, although fellow wideouts Brandin Cooks and Woods are more than capable of carrying the load. Cooks has 23 receptions, 418 yards and a touchdown in a four-game stretch while Woods has 406 yards and three scores in that span. On the other side of the ball, Aaron Donald has four sacks in his last three games and fellow defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh has three in his last four.
ABOUT THE 49ERS (1-5): With running back Jerick McKinnon and Garoppolo sidelined by season-ending injuries, the 49ers received a jolt with the return of Marquise Goodwin to the lineup on Monday. The 27-year-old Goodwin showed no signs of the quadriceps injury that shelved him early in the season opener at Minnesota by recording career highs in receiving yards (126) and touchdowns (two). "Guys are respecting (Goodwin's) speed," Beathard said. "You've got to respect his speed. He can take the tops off of coverages, so it definitely helps having him out there." Running back Matt Breida stands to benefit from that as he bids for his third straight game with a touchdown and fourth in a row at home.
EXTRA POINTS
1. San Francisco TE George Kittle recorded 100 receiving yards in his last encounter with Los Angeles.
2. The Rams lead the NFL in total yards (2,786), yards per game (464.3) and rushing yards per contest (154.3).
3. 49ers WR Pierre Garcon, who had a team-best 142 yards receiving in his last meeting with Los Angeles, has surpassed 50 yards just twice in six games this season.
PREDICTION: Rams 38, 49ers 17
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Preview: Cowboys at Redskins
The Dallas Cowboys attempt to break their cycle of alternating wins and losses this season and continue their recent dominance in the all-time series when they visit the NFC East-rival Washington Redskins on Sunday. Dallas is looking to post consecutive victories for the first time in 2018 after trouncing Jacksonville 40-7 last week.
The Cowboys, who have won four straight meetings with the Redskins and eight of the last 10, are winless on the road this season but have been victorious in each of their last five visits to the nation's capital. Washington is in the same position as its bitter rival, looking to snap an identical trend and record back-to-back triumphs for the first time this year after defeating Carolina 23-17 in Week 6. The Redskins sit atop the NFC East, one-half game ahead of both Dallas and Philadelphia, but will be playing their first divisional contest of the season. Washington has not been two games over .500 since owning an 8-6-1 record in 2016 and has gone 1-7 in its last eight contests following a victory.
TV: 4:25 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Redskins -1.5. O/U: 41.5
ABOUT THE COWBOYS (3-3): Dak Prescott is tied with Jack Kemp for the fourth-most games with at least one passing and one rushing touchdown in his first three seasons with nine after throwing two and running for another against Jacksonville. The 25-year-old, who rushed for a career-high 82 yards last week, is one away from tying Mark Sanchez and two shy of matching Steve Grogan for second. Ezekiel Elliott, who leads the NFL with 3,200 rushing yards since 2016, ranks second in the league this year with 586 and is third in scrimmage yards with 752.
ABOUT THE REDSKINS (3-2): Adrian Peterson has gained 217 of his 339 rushing yards this season in his last two home games. The former league MVP hasn't faced the Cowboys since Nov. 3, 2013 while with Minnesota but has rushed for a touchdown in each of his last three meetings against the club. Alex Smith, who has been sacked three times in four of his five games - fumbling in each of those contests - has thrown four of his six scoring passes this season at home.
EXTRA POINTS
1. Elliott has registered 361 yards from scrimmage and five rushing touchdowns in three career meetings versus the Redskins.
2. Washington released DL Ziggy Hood and promoted WR Jehu Chesson from the practice squad.
3. Dallas WR Terrance Williams (foot), who is on injured reserve, was handed a three-game suspension by the NFL on Thursday for violating the league's substance abuse policy.
PREDICTION: Cowboys 31, Redskins 24
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Preview: Bengals at Chiefs
The Kansas City Chiefs will face a third consecutive AFC contender when they host the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday night. The Chiefs put the best record in the conference on the line against the Bengals, who are tied atop the AFC North standings.
Both teams are looking to bounce back from crushing losses a week ago. The Bengals took the lead with 1:18 left, only to see Pittsburgh drive for a score with 10 seconds remaining and claim a 28-21 victory. Kansas City phenom Patrick Mahomes led a spirited comeback in the second half at New England, which kicked a field goal in the final seconds for a 43-40 triumph. “We knew it was going to be a tough game,” Mahomes told reporters. “We wanted to win and we ended up coming up a little short, but I feel like that fight that we had in the second half of that game will carry over into this next week.”
TV: 8:20 p.m. ET, NBC. LINE: Chiefs -6. O/U: 58
ABOUT THE BENGALS (4-2): Cincinnati ranks just 23rd in total offense but sixth in scoring thanks to a league-best 75 percent touchdown rate in the red zone. Andy Dalton has thrown seven interceptions but also has 14 touchdown passes - including three to veteran star A.J. Green and four to Tyler Boyd, who has emerged as a dangerous secondary target. With the exception of a Week 3 loss at Carolina, the Bengals have been solid against the run, but the secondary has struggled - in large part because of an inconsistent pass rush.
ABOUT THE CHIEFS (5-1): Kansas City’s offense is producing at a record-setting clip, with Mahomes passing for 1,865 yards with 18 touchdowns and four interceptions through six games. The second-year quarterback is surrounded with talent - including running back Kareem Hunt and versatile speedster Tyreek Hill, who have combined for 13 touchdowns. The defense has been another story, ranking last in the NFL in total defense and 27th in scoring, as it has struggled mightily against the pass and still is without safety Eric Berry (Achilles) while linebacker Justin Houston (hamstring) could miss his second consecutive game.
EXTRA POINTS
1. Mahomes is the first quarterback in franchise history to pass for 300 yards in five consecutive games and second in the league to do so (Aaron Rodgers) since 2016.
2. The Bengals have recorded 12 sacks in their four wins and only one in their two losses.
3. Hill has averaged 47.4 yards on his 27 career touchdowns.
PREDICTION: Chiefs 37, Bengals 30
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Long Sheet
Week 7
Sunday. October 21
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TENNESSEE (3 - 3) vs. LA CHARGERS (4 - 2) - 10/21/2018, 9:30 AM
Top Trends for this game.
TENNESSEE is 114-149 ATS (-49.9 Units) against conference opponents since 1992.
LA CHARGERS is 97-70 ATS (+20.0 Units) in road games when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.
LA CHARGERS is 29-4 ATS (+24.6 Units) against AFC South division opponents since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
LA CHARGERS is 1-0 against the spread versus TENNESSEE over the last 3 seasons
LA CHARGERS is 1-0 straight up against TENNESSEE over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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NEW ENGLAND (4 - 2) at CHICAGO (3 - 2) - 10/21/2018, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) as a home underdog of 3.5 to 7 points over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ENGLAND is 31-13 ATS (+16.7 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ENGLAND is 31-13 ATS (+16.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ENGLAND is 30-13 ATS (+15.7 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ENGLAND is 121-91 ATS (+20.9 Units) in road games since 1992.
NEW ENGLAND is 121-91 ATS (+20.9 Units) in road lined games since 1992.
NEW ENGLAND is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in all games where the total is greater than or equal to 49.5 over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ENGLAND is 21-5 ATS (+15.5 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ENGLAND is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) after 2 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ENGLAND is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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CLEVELAND (2 - 3 - 1) at TAMPA BAY (2 - 3) - 10/21/2018, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 11-26 ATS (-17.6 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 11-26 ATS (-17.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 10-24 ATS (-16.4 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 9-21 ATS (-14.1 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 10-21 ATS (-13.1 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 37-59 ATS (-27.9 Units) in October games since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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DETROIT (2 - 3) at MIAMI (4 - 2) - 10/21/2018, 1:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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CAROLINA (3 - 2) at PHILADELPHIA (3 - 3) - 10/21/2018, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CAROLINA is 114-85 ATS (+20.5 Units) as an underdog since 1992.
CAROLINA is 58-37 ATS (+17.3 Units) in road games in games played on a grass field since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 1-0 against the spread versus CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 1-0 straight up against CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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BUFFALO (2 - 4) at INDIANAPOLIS (1 - 5) - 10/21/2018, 1:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
BUFFALO is 1-0 against the spread versus INDIANAPOLIS over the last 3 seasons
BUFFALO is 1-0 straight up against INDIANAPOLIS over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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CINCINNATI (4 - 2) at KANSAS CITY (5 - 1) - 10/21/2018, 8:20 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in all lined games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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MINNESOTA (3 - 2 - 1) at NY JETS (3 - 3) - 10/21/2018, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY JETS are 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in home games when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
NY JETS are 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in October games over the last 2 seasons.
NY JETS are 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in weeks 5 through 9 over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in games played on turf over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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HOUSTON (3 - 3) at JACKSONVILLE (3 - 3) - 10/21/2018, 1:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
JACKSONVILLE is 3-1 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
JACKSONVILLE is 2-2 straight up against HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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NEW ORLEANS (4 - 1) at BALTIMORE (4 - 2) - 10/21/2018, 4:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW ORLEANS is 7-20 ATS (-15.0 Units) against AFC North division opponents since 1992.
NEW ORLEANS is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) in October games over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) in weeks 5 through 9 over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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DALLAS (3 - 3) at WASHINGTON (3 - 2) - 10/21/2018, 4:25 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in weeks 5 through 9 over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 62-96 ATS (-43.6 Units) as a favorite since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 3-1 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 4-0 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
4 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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LA RAMS (6 - 0) at SAN FRANCISCO (1 - 4) - 10/21/2018, 4:25 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA RAMS is 187-234 ATS (-70.4 Units) in all games since 1992.
LA RAMS is 187-234 ATS (-70.4 Units) in all lined games since 1992.
LA RAMS is 133-184 ATS (-69.4 Units) against conference opponents since 1992.
LA RAMS is 145-185 ATS (-58.5 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.
LA RAMS is 65-98 ATS (-42.8 Units) in games played on a grass field since 1992.
SAN FRANCISCO is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in weeks 5 through 9 over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 4-0 against the spread versus LA RAMS over the last 3 seasons
SAN FRANCISCO is 3-1 straight up against LA RAMS over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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NFL
Week 7
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Trend Report
Sunday, October 21
Tennessee Titans
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tennessee's last 5 games
Tennessee is 0-4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing LA Chargers
Tennessee is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games when playing LA Chargers
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tennessee's last 5 games when playing LA Chargers
Los Angeles Chargers
LA Chargers is 12-6 ATS in its last 18 games
LA Chargers is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Chargers's last 6 games
LA Chargers is 9-0-1 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Tennessee
LA Chargers is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing Tennessee
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Chargers's last 5 games when playing Tennessee
New England Patriots
New England is 13-6 ATS in its last 19 games
New England is 17-4 SU in its last 21 games
New England is 14-5 ATS in its last 19 games on the road
New England is 16-3 SU in its last 19 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New England's last 6 games on the road
New England is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New England's last 5 games when playing Chicago
Chicago Bears
Chicago is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Chicago is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games
Chicago is 11-3-1 ATS in its last 15 games at home
Chicago is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Chicago's last 10 games at home
Chicago is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing New England
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games when playing New England
Cleveland Browns
Cleveland is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Cleveland is 7-14 ATS in its last 21 games
Cleveland is 2-20-1 SU in its last 23 games
Cleveland is 3-10-1 ATS in its last 14 games on the road
Cleveland is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Cleveland's last 17 games on the road
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tampa Bay is 8-14-1 ATS in its last 23 games
Tampa Bay is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games
Tampa Bay is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Tampa Bay's last 13 games at home
Carolina Panthers
Carolina is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Carolina's last 13 games
Carolina is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Carolina is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Carolina's last 6 games on the road
Carolina is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Philadelphia
Carolina is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Carolina's last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
Carolina is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Carolina is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Philadelphia Eagles
Philadelphia is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Philadelphia is 18-5 SU in its last 23 games
Philadelphia is 8-4 ATS in its last 12 games at home
Philadelphia is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Philadelphia's last 8 games at home
Philadelphia is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Carolina
Philadelphia is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Carolina
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing Carolina
Philadelphia is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Carolina
Philadelphia is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Carolina
Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota is 1-2-2 ATS in its last 5 games
Minnesota is 15-4-1 SU in its last 20 games
Minnesota is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Minnesota is 2-3-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Minnesota's last 10 games on the road
Minnesota is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing NY Jets
Minnesota is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing NY Jets
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing NY Jets
New York Jets
NY Jets is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Jets's last 6 games
NY Jets is 9-3 ATS in its last 12 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of NY Jets's last 8 games at home
NY Jets is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Minnesota
NY Jets is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Jets's last 6 games when playing Minnesota
Detroit Lions
Detroit is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit's last 6 games
Detroit is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Detroit's last 8 games on the road
Detroit is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Miami
Miami Dolphins
Miami is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Miami is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Miami is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Miami is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Miami's last 9 games at home
Miami is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Detroit
Buffalo Bills
Buffalo is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Buffalo's last 5 games
Buffalo is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Buffalo is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Buffalo's last 6 games on the road
Buffalo is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Indianapolis
Buffalo is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing Indianapolis
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Buffalo's last 7 games when playing Indianapolis
Buffalo is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Indianapolis
Buffalo is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Indianapolis
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Buffalo's last 10 games when playing on the road against Indianapolis
Indianapolis Colts
Indianapolis is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Indianapolis is 2-11 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Indianapolis's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Indianapolis's last 14 games
Indianapolis is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Indianapolis is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Indianapolis's last 15 games at home
Indianapolis is 1-4-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Buffalo
Indianapolis is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing Buffalo
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Indianapolis's last 7 games when playing Buffalo
Indianapolis is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Buffalo
Indianapolis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Buffalo
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Indianapolis's last 10 games when playing at home against Buffalo
Houston Texans
Houston is 1-10 ATS in its last 11 games
Houston is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Houston's last 8 games
Houston is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Houston is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games on the road
Houston is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Jacksonville
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston's last 7 games when playing Jacksonville
Houston is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Jacksonville
Houston is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Jacksonville
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games when playing on the road against Jacksonville
Jacksonville Jaguars
Jacksonville is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Jacksonville is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Jacksonville's last 6 games at home
Jacksonville is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Houston
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Jacksonville's last 7 games when playing Houston
Jacksonville is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Houston
Jacksonville is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Houston
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Jacksonville's last 5 games when playing at home against Houston
New Orleans Saints
New Orleans is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
New Orleans is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of New Orleans's last 8 games
New Orleans is 15-5-1 ATS in its last 21 games on the road
New Orleans is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
New Orleans is 1-6-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Baltimore
New Orleans is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Orleans's last 5 games when playing Baltimore
New Orleans is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
New Orleans is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New Orleans's last 6 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
Baltimore Ravens
Baltimore is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Baltimore is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Baltimore's last 5 games
Baltimore is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
Baltimore is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing New Orleans
Baltimore is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing New Orleans
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Baltimore's last 5 games when playing New Orleans
Baltimore is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against New Orleans
Baltimore is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against New Orleans
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Baltimore's last 6 games when playing at home against New Orleans
Dallas Cowboys
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Dallas's last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Dallas's last 5 games on the road
Dallas is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Washington
Dallas is 8-15 ATS in its last 23 games when playing Washington
Dallas is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Dallas's last 5 games when playing Washington
Dallas is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington
Dallas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington
Washington Redskins
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Washington's last 9 games
Washington is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Washington is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games at home
Washington is 15-8 ATS in its last 23 games when playing Dallas
Washington is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Dallas
Washington is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Dallas
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 5 games when playing Dallas
Washington is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Dallas
Washington is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Dallas
Los Angeles Rams
LA Rams is 3-5-1 ATS in its last 9 games
LA Rams is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of LA Rams's last 12 games
LA Rams is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 8 of LA Rams's last 11 games on the road
LA Rams is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing San Francisco
LA Rams is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Francisco
LA Rams is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
LA Rams is 2-7-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Rams's last 5 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
San Francisco 49ers
San Francisco is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
San Francisco is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of San Francisco's last 8 games
San Francisco is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
San Francisco is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
San Francisco is 4-13 SU in its last 17 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Francisco's last 6 games at home
San Francisco is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing LA Rams
San Francisco is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing LA Rams
San Francisco is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against LA Rams
San Francisco is 7-2-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against LA Rams
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5 games when playing at home against LA Rams
Cincinnati Bengals
Cincinnati is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
Cincinnati is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 7 games
Cincinnati is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Cincinnati is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Cincinnati is 6-12 SU in its last 18 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 5 games on the road
Cincinnati is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Kansas City
Cincinnati is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Cincinnati's last 10 games when playing Kansas City
Cincinnati is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 6 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
Kansas City Chiefs
Kansas City is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Kansas City is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas City's last 6 games
Kansas City is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Kansas City is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Kansas City's last 7 games at home
Kansas City is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Cincinnati
Kansas City is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Kansas City's last 10 games when playing Cincinnati
Kansas City is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Kansas City's last 6 games when playing at home against Cincinnati
Monday. October 22
New York Giants
NY Giants is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
NY Giants is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of NY Giants's last 13 games
NY Giants is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Giants's last 6 games on the road
NY Giants is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of NY Giants's last 11 games when playing Atlanta
NY Giants is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
NY Giants is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Giants's last 5 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Atlanta Falcons
Atlanta is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Atlanta is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 5 games
Atlanta is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing NY Giants
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Atlanta's last 11 games when playing NY Giants
Atlanta is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against NY Giants
Atlanta is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against NY Giants
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing at home against NY Giants
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Sunday
Titans (3-3) vs Chargers (4-2) (in London)— Longer trip across pond for Charger squad that won 10 of last 11 series games, but they played in Cleveland Sunday so trip was broken up; LA scored 33+ points in six of last eight series wins. Tennessee is 3-3, with all three wins by three points; they lost their last two games, scoring no TD’s on 18 drives on 13-12/21-0 losses- Mariota was sacked 11 times by the Ravens LW. In their last four games, Tennessee had 3-3-6-0 points at halftime. Chargers are 4-2, losing to Chiefs/Rams, who are a combined 11-1; Bolts allowed 35-38 points in their losses. Four of last five Titan games stayed under total; over is 5-1 in Charger tilts. Chargers were last over pond 10 years ago; this will be Titans’ first trip overseas.
Patriots (4-2) @ Bears (3-2)— Chicago hammered the Patriots 46-10 in Super Bowl XX, but since then they’re 1-7 vs New England, losing 36-7/51-23 in last two series games. Bears are 2-0 at home this year, beating Seattle/Tampa; over last 2+ years, they’re 8-1-2 as home underdogs. Chicago’s two losses this year are by total of four points; three of Chicago’s five games this year were decided by 3 or fewer points. Patriots are 3-0 since Edelman/Gordon were activated, scoring 38-38-43 points. Since ’16, Patriots are 11-6 as road favorites, but they’re 0-2 on road this year, scoring 20-10 in losses to Jaguars/Lions. AFC East teams are 10-8 vs spread outside their division, but 2-6 on road. NFC North teams are 7-6 outside the division, 4-2 at home.
Browns (2-3-1) @ Buccaneers (2-3)— Tampa Bay fired its DC Monday; they allowed 30-48-34 points in losing last three games after a 2-0 start; they were -8 in turnovers in last three games, allowing 30-38-24 first half points- they have zero takeaways in last two games.. Bucs allowed 21 TD’s on 55 drives this season, 10 TD’s on 20 drives in last two games. Cleveland got whacked by the Chargers last week, only game they’ve played this year that was decided by more than four points. Browns are 0-2 on road, losing 21-18 at Saints, 45-42 at Raiders- they’ve already played three OT games. Bucs won three of four series games, with Browns losing 17-3/17-14 in two visits here. Over is 5-0 in Tampa games, 2-4 in Cleveland games this season.
Lions (2-3) @ Dolphins (4-2)— Osweiler threw for 380 yards LW in his first Miami start, so doubt it matters if Tannehill plays or not. Miami is 3-0 at home, winning by 7-8-3 points; under Gase, Dolphins are 9-6-3 vs spread at home, 3-0 this year. Lions won/covered five of last six post-bye games; while with Patriots, Patricia’s defense held Miami to 17 or fewer points in five of last seven meetings. Lions covered their last four games but are 0-2, with losses by 3-2 points at 49ers/Cowboys- they’re 3-0-1 vs spread in last four games on natural grass. Detroit won last two meetings 34-27/20-16, after losing seven of first nine meetings; Lions are 1-4 in South Beach, winning last visit here in ’10. Four of last five Detroit games went over total.
Panthers (3-2) @ Eagles (3-3)— Philly won five of last seven series games, winning 28-23 in Charlotte LY; Panthers lost four of six visits here, with last one in ’14. Carolina is 0-2 on road (3-0 at home), losing 31-24 in Atlanta; 23-17 at Redskins; since ’12, Panthers are 20-9 as road underdogs- they allowed 26.5 ppg in last four games. Philly had three extra days to prep after being Giants last Thursday; under Pederson, Eagles are 6-4-1 as home favorites, 0-2 this season. Eagles allowed 12-16-13 points in their wins, 23+ points in losses; they outscored opponent in 2nd half in five of six games. Philly has 2nd-best red zone defense (3.52/drive), trailing only Miami. Three of last four Carolina games went over total.
Bills (2-4) @ Colts (1-5)— Rookie QB Allen (elbow) is out here; Bills have to start Anderson, as Peterman is hideous. In their last three games, Buffalo scored two TD’s on 31 drives, with TD drives of 47-32 yards; they’ve converted 27.9% on 3rd down this year. Bills were +3/+2 in turnovers in their wins, are combined -4 in four losses; they’re 2-2 as road dogs, with losses by 44-22-7 points on road, and an upset win in Minnesota. Indy lost its last four games, giving up 37-38-42 points in last three games; they scored 20+ pts in second half of last three games. Home side won last five series games; Bills lost their last five visits here, with three of those losses by 16+ points. Last four Buffalo games stayed under; Colts’ last three games all went over.
Bengals (4-2) @ Chiefs (5-1)— KC scored 31 second half points in Foxboro Sunday but still lost; they’re 6-0 vs spread this year, 2-0 as home favorites, winning 38-27/30-14 over 49ers/Jaguars. Chiefs covered eight of last ten games as home favorites. Bengals scored 27+ points in their four wins, 21-21 in their two losses; Cincy is 18-13-4 vs spread in last 35 games as road underdogs. Last couple years, Bengals are 0-4 vs spread week after losing to the rival Steelers. Cincy won last four series games by average score of 24-11; they split last six visits here. Under Reid, Chiefs are 12-10 vs spread coming off a loss. Over is 4-2 in Chief games, 4-2 in Bengal games. This game got flexed into the Sunday night slot; NBC probably expects another shootout.
Vikings (3-2-1) @ Jets (3-3)— Minnesota allowed 16-21-17 points in its three wins; 27+ in its losses/tie; their three road games were decided by total of nine points. Under Zimmer, Vikings are 8-6 vs spread as road favorites; they have eight takeaways (+4) in their wins, zero (-5) in the other games. Minnesota ran ball for 126 yds/game in wins, tried only 18-6-17 runs in other three games. Jets scored 34-42-48 points in their wins, 12-17-12 in losses (18-40 (45%) on 3rd down in wins, 12-38 (31.6%) in losses). Under Bowles, Gang Green is 17-9-1 vs spread at home, 10-4-1 as home dogs. Jets won eight of 10 series games; Vikings are 0-5 here, with last visit here in ’10. Last three Jet games went over total.
Texans (3-3) @ Jaguars (3-3)— Houston won its last three games by 3-3-7 points, with couple of OT wins and then a late defensive TD beating Bills LW; team that led at half won all six Texans games. Since 2015, Houston is 10-15 as road underdogs, 1-1 this year. Jaguars were outscored 70-21 in losing road games last two weeks; Jags are 2-1 at home- they scored 20+ in their wins, were held to 6-14-7 points in losses. Jax is 5-3 in last eight games as home favorites. This series has been swept the last seven years; Jaguars swept Texans 29-7/45-7 LY, after going 0-6 vs Houston the previous six years. Under is 4-2 in Texan games this year. NFL-wide, divisional home favorites are 6-11 vs spread so far this season.
Saints (4-1) @ Ravens (4-2)— Baltimore has outscored opponents 62-15 in 2nd half this year; Ravens won three of last four games, allowing two TD’s on 35 drives in their last three tilts- they’re 2-0 at home, winning 47-3/27-14 over Bills/Broncos. Ravens are 9-6 in last 15 games as home favorites. Saints won last four games, covered last three; they’re 2-0 on road, winning 43-37/33-18 at Falcons/Giants. Baltimore won five of last six meetings, with average total in last four meetings, 58.5. Saints are 1-3 vs Ravens here, losing by 7-23-6 points; their lone win was in ’02. Last four Raven games stayed under total; over is 3-2 in Saints games. New Orleans is 7-1-1 vs spread in its last nine post-bye games, 12-7 in last 19 games as road underdogs.
Cowboys (3-3) @ Redskins (3-2)— Dallas won eight of last ten series games, winning last four by average score of 32-21; Cowboys won their last five visits here, three by 4 or fewer points, but this year, Dallas is 3-0 at home, 0-3 on road, losing by 8-11-3 points, at Panthers, Seahawks, Texans- they’re 3-7 vs spread in last ten pre-bye games. Since ’15, Cowboys are 6-8 as road dogs- they’re 11-5-2 in last 18 games where spread was 3 or fewer points. Redskins are 2-10 vs spread in game following their last 12 wins; they scored 23+ points in their three wins, 9-14 in their two losses. Skins are 4-2 in last six games as home favorites- they scored 6 or fewer points in second half of every game this season, outscored 45-24. Under is 4-2 in Dallas games this season.
Rams (6-0) @ 49ers (1-5)— Under McVay, Rams are 4-4 as road favorites, 1-2 this year, winning on foreign soil by 20-2-3 points at Oakland-Seattle-Denver. LA ran ball for 155-270 yards in last two games, expect them to throw more here, after Rodgers riddled Niners for 425 PY in Monday night’s 33-30 win. 49ers allowed 31 ppg in their last five games, losing last four; they’re 5-8 in last 13 games as home underdogs, splitting pair of home tilts SU this year. Niners ran ball for 147-174 yards in last two games. 49ers are 7-3 in last ten series games, with three of last five games decided by 3 or fewer points. Teams split last four games played here. Rams are first team since ’96 Packers to be double-digit road favorite while playing third straight game on road.
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