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Premier League TODAY 16:00

Arsenal

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Tottenham

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RECENT FORM	LAST HEAD-TO-HEADSAT ARSENAL	RECENT FORM
AWHWHWALAWAL​ Most recent​	1 - 1 2 - 0 1 - 0 5 - 2	ADHDALAWHWHW​ Most recent​

KEY STAT: Arsenal have scored eight goals in their three games against top-six teams

EXPERT VERDICT: Five Premier League wins on the bounce have moved Arsene Wenger’s men on to the shoulder of table-topping Manchester City and in-form Arsenal have lost just one of their last 21 home league games to their north London rivals. Tottenham will provide a decent test but there is a fair gulf between the teams.

RECOMMENDATION: Arsenal
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Premier League TODAY 13:30

Aston Villa

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Man City

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RECENT FORM	LAST HEAD-TO-HEADSAT ASTON VILLA	RECENT FORM
ALHLALHLALAL​ Most recent​	0 - 2 3 - 2 0 - 1 0 - 1	HWHWADHWHWAW​ Most recent​

KEY STAT: Man City have won five out of their last six games against Aston Villa

EXPERT VERDICT: Aston Villa fans may have to wait a little longer for their first home victory of the season. The Villans picked up only one point at home under Tim Sherwood – against fellow strugglers Sunderland – and it will take more than a change of manager to turn their form round that quickly with Manchester City fancied to win easily.

RECOMMENDATION: Man City
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Premier League TODAY 16:00

Liverpool

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C Palace

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RECENT FORM	LAST HEAD-TO-HEADSAT LIVERPOOL	RECENT FORM
ADHDHDHWAWAW​ Most recent​	1 - 3 3 - 1 3 - 2 0 - 2	AWHWHLALALHD​ Most recent​

KEY STAT: Liverpool have scored in eight out of nine home matches

EXPERT VERDICT: Anfield was evacuated last week after a man reportedly went missing, but Liverpool fans could name a fair few who have gone AWOL this term. However, the Reds certainly showed up against Chelsea and although Palace have a decent away record, Jurgen Klopp can inspire the Merseysiders to another victory.

RECOMMENDATION: Liverpool
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Dutch Eredivisie TODAY 11:30

PSV Eindhoven

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FC Utrecht

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RECENT FORM	LAST HEAD-TO-HEADSAT PSV EINDHOVEN	RECENT FORM
AWHDALAWAWHW​ Most recent​	3 - 1 1 - 0 2 - 1 1 - 0	ALHDALHDAWHW​ Most recent​

KEY STAT: PSV have won their last 20 home matches against Utrecht

EXPERT VERDICT: A 2-0 win against Wolfsburg has boosted PSV’s Champions League prospects and now they can step up their pursuit of Ajax in the Eredivisie by seeing off Utrecht. You have to go back to 1996 for the last time Utrecht avoided defeat in Eindhoven and Philip Cocu’s men are unbeaten at home this season.

RECOMMENDATION: PSV-PSV double result
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Italian Serie A TODAY 11:30

Torino

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Inter

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RECENT FORM	LAST HEAD-TO-HEADSAT TORINO	RECENT FORM
HWALHDALHDAL​ Most recent​	0 - 0 3 - 3 0 - 2 1 - 3	HLADHDADAWHW​ Most recent​

KEY STAT: Inter have lost one of their last nine Serie A away fixtures

EXPERT VERDICT: Torino played well enough in the 2-1 defeat at Juventus but conceded an injury-time goal and may not be mentally recovered in time for their clash at home to Inter. It is now five games without a win for Torino and ending that run will be tough against an Inter side in title-chasing mode.

RECOMMENDATION: Inter
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English FA Cup TODAY 12:00

Didcot Town

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Exeter

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RECENT FORM	LAST HEAD-TO-HEADSAT DIDCOT TOWN	RECENT FORM
AWHWADHWALAL​ Most recent​	Unknown	ALHDALHWHDAL​ Most recent​

KEY STAT: Exeter have only won one of their last six matches in League Two

EXPERT VERDICT: Didcot are the lowest-ranked side left in the FA Cup – they ply their trade in the eighth tier of English football – but they are not without hope. Exeter have a W2, D1, L5 away record in League Two and the Grecians have conceded 15 goals on the road already this season.

RECOMMENDATION: Bpth teams to score
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NFL TRENDS

Sunday, November 8

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OAKLAND (4 - 3) at PITTSBURGH (4 - 4) - 11/8/2015, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 4-16 ATS (-13.6 Units) in road games against AFC North division opponents since 1992.
PITTSBURGH is 94-66 ATS (+21.4 Units) as a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points since 1992.
PITTSBURGH is 47-27 ATS (+17.3 Units) as a home favorite of 3.5 to 7 points since 1992.
PITTSBURGH is 82-58 ATS (+18.2 Units) in home games when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.
PITTSBURGH is 64-38 ATS (+22.2 Units) in weeks 5 through 9 since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 1-0 against the spread versus PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
OAKLAND is 1-0 straight up against PITTSBURGH 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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JACKSONVILLE (2 - 5) at NY JETS (4 - 3) - 11/8/2015, 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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ST LOUIS (4 - 3) at MINNESOTA (5 - 2) - 11/8/2015, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in a road game where the total is between 38.5 and 42 points over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 105-144 ATS (-53.4 Units) against conference opponents since 1992.
ST LOUIS is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road games off a division game over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 23-43 ATS (-24.3 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1992.
MINNESOTA is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) off a division game over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in games played on turf over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 1-0 against the spread versus ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 1-0 straight up against ST LOUIS 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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MIAMI (3 - 4) at BUFFALO (3 - 4) - 11/8/2015, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 66-92 ATS (-35.2 Units) versus division opponents since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
BUFFALO is 4-1 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
BUFFALO is 4-1 straight up against MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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TENNESSEE (1 - 6) at NEW ORLEANS (4 - 4) - 11/8/2015, 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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WASHINGTON (3 - 4) at NEW ENGLAND (7 - 0) - 11/8/2015, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 13-26 ATS (-15.6 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 13-26 ATS (-15.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 10-21 ATS (-13.1 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ENGLAND is 218-177 ATS (+23.3 Units) in all games since 1992.
NEW ENGLAND is 218-177 ATS (+23.3 Units) in all lined games since 1992.
NEW ENGLAND is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ENGLAND is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ENGLAND is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in a home game where the total is greater than or equal to 49.5 over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ENGLAND is 30-16 ATS (+12.4 Units) in all games where the total is greater than or equal to 49.5 since 1992.
NEW ENGLAND is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 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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GREEN BAY (6 - 1) at CAROLINA (7 - 0) - 11/8/2015, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GREEN BAY is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
GREEN BAY is 85-60 ATS (+19.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
GREEN BAY is 1-0 against the spread versus CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
GREEN BAY 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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ATLANTA (6 - 2) at SAN FRANCISCO (2 - 6) - 11/8/2015, 4:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) off a division game over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in weeks 5 through 9 over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 1-0 against the spread versus SAN FRANCISCO over the last 3 seasons
SAN FRANCISCO is 1-0 straight up against ATLANTA 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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NY GIANTS (4 - 4) at TAMPA BAY (3 - 4) - 11/8/2015, 4:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY GIANTS are 31-59 ATS (-33.9 Units) in November games since 1992.
TAMPA BAY is 57-33 ATS (+20.7 Units) in November games since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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DENVER (7 - 0) at INDIANAPOLIS (3 - 5) - 11/8/2015, 4:25 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANAPOLIS is 3-0 against the spread versus DENVER over the last 3 seasons
INDIANAPOLIS is 2-1 straight up against DENVER over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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PHILADELPHIA (3 - 4) at DALLAS (2 - 5) - 11/8/2015, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 35-17 ATS (+16.3 Units) in road games revenging a loss against opponent since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 4-1 against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 3-2 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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Monday, November 9

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CHICAGO (2 - 5) at SAN DIEGO (2 - 6) - 11/9/2015, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) in all games where the total is greater than or equal to 49.5 since 1992.
CHICAGO is 18-6 ATS (+11.4 Units) against AFC West division opponents since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

 

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NFL
Short Sheet

Week 9


Sunday - Nov, 8

Oakland at Pittsburgh, 1:00 ET
Oakland: 4-18 ATS off an upset win as a home underdog
Pittsburgh: 8-0 ATS after having lost 2 out of their last 3

Jacksonville at NY Jets, 1:00 ET
Jacksonville: 18-11 ATS off 3 or more consecutive overs
New York: 1-7 ATS off an upset loss by 10 points or more as a road favorite

St Louis at Minnesota, 1:00 ET
St Louis: 0-6 ATS in road games off a division game
Minnesota: 10-2 ATS off a division game

Miami at Buffalo, 1:00 ET
Miami: 0-6 ATS after allowing 6 or more yards/play in their previous game
Buffalo: 18-7 ATS at home after a game with a turnover margin of -3 or worse

Tennessee at New Orleans, 1:00 ET
Tennessee: 10-2 ATS against NFC South division opponents
New Orleans: 3-5 ATS after a win by 6 or less points

Washington at New England, 1:00 ET
Washington: 10-21 ATS as an underdog
New England: 7-0 ATS in home games off a home win

Green Bay at Carolina, 1:00 ET
Green Bay: 9-0 ATS after playing their last game on the road
Carolina: 9-1 UNDER after a win by 6 or less points

Atlanta at San Francisco, 4:05 ET
Atlanta: 3-11 ATS after having lost 2 out of their last 3
San Francisco: 10-2 UNDER after having lost 2 out of their last 3

NY Giants at Tampa Bay, 4:05 ET
New York: 1-10 ATS after allowing 30 points or more last game
Tampa Bay: 57-33 ATS in November

Denver at Indianapolis, 4:25 ET
Denver: 19-6 ATS after gaining 500 or more total yards in their previous game
Indianapolis: 6-17 ATS in home games after a loss by 6 or less points

Philadelphia at Dallas, 8:30 ET
Philadelphia: 35-17 ATS in road games revenging a loss against opponent
Dallas: 1-5 ATS in games played on turf


Monday - Nov, 9

Chicago at San Diego, 8:30 ET
Chicago: 9-24 ATS in a road game where the total is greater than or equal to 45.5
San Diego: 22-10 ATS in all games where the total is greater than or equal to 49.5

 

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NFL TRENDS

Sunday, November 8

1:00 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. MINNESOTA
St. Louis is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. Louis's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games at home
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against St. Louis

1:00 PM
GREEN BAY vs. CAROLINA
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Green Bay's last 7 games on the road
Green Bay is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Carolina
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Carolina's last 5 games when playing Green Bay
Carolina is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Green Bay

1:00 PM
MIAMI vs. BUFFALO
Miami is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Miami is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Buffalo
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Buffalo's last 6 games
Buffalo is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games

1:00 PM
WASHINGTON vs. NEW ENGLAND
Washington is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing New England
Washington is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games
New England is 1-3-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Washington
New England is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Washington

1:00 PM
JACKSONVILLE vs. NY JETS
Jacksonville is 4-7-1 ATS in its last 12 games on the road
Jacksonville is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
NY Jets are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games when playing at home against Jacksonville
NY Jets are 3-7 SU in their last 10 games at home

1:00 PM
OAKLAND vs. PITTSBURGH
Oakland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
Oakland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games at home
Pittsburgh is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games at home

1:00 PM
TENNESSEE vs. NEW ORLEANS
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tennessee's last 6 games on the road
Tennessee is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games on the road
New Orleans is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 games
New Orleans is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

4:05 PM
NY GIANTS vs. TAMPA BAY
The total has gone OVER in 7 of the NY Giants last 10 games
NY Giants are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is 3-9 ATS in its last 12 games at home
Tampa Bay is 1-11 SU in its last 12 games at home

4:05 PM
ATLANTA vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Atlanta is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
Atlanta is 2-11 SU in its last 13 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
San Francisco is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of San Francisco's last 15 games

4:25 PM
DENVER vs. INDIANAPOLIS
Denver is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Indianapolis
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Denver's last 10 games when playing Indianapolis
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Indianapolis's last 5 games when playing at home against Denver
Indianapolis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Denver

8:30 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. DALLAS
Philadelphia is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Dallas
Dallas is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Dallas is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games


Monday, November 9

8:30 PM
CHICAGO vs. SAN DIEGO
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games
Chicago is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
San Diego is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
San Diego is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games at home

 

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NFL
Dunkel

Week 9


Denver @ Indianapolis

Game 469-470
November 8, 2015 @ 4:25 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Denver
140.588
Indianapolis
132.689
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Denver
by 8
41
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Denver
by 5
45
Dunkel Pick:
Denver
(-5); Under

Oakland @ Pittsburgh

Game 451-452
November 8, 2015 @ 1:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oakland
129.248
Pittsburgh
136.725
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 7 1/2
44
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
by 4
48
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(-4); Under

Philadelphia @ Dallas

Game 471-472
November 8, 2015 @ 8:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
132.019
Dallas
132.868
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Dallas
by 1
42
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia
by 3
45
Dunkel Pick:
Dallas
(+3); Under

Jacksonville @ NY Jets

Game 453-454
November 8, 2015 @ 1:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Jacksonville
122.429
NY Jets
133.347
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Jets
by 11
45
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Jets
by 7
41
Dunkel Pick:
NY Jets
(-7); Over

St. Louis @ Minnesota

Game 455-456
November 8, 2015 @ 1:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St. Louis
136.734
Minnesota
135.246
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Louis
by 1 1/2
43
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
by 2 1/2
39 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
St. Louis
(+2 1/2); Over

Miami @ Buffalo

Game 457-458
November 8, 2015 @ 1:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Miami
130.172
Buffalo
131.157
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Buffalo
by 1
48
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Buffalo
by 3
44
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(+3); Over

Tennessee @ New Orleans

Game 459-460
November 8, 2015 @ 1:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tennessee
120.607
New Orleans
134.740
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
New Orleans
by 14
56
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
New Orleans
by 7 1/2
48
Dunkel Pick:
New Orleans
(-7 1/2); Over

Washington @ New England

Game 461-462
November 8, 2015 @ 1:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
126.405
New England
149.749
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
New England
by 23 1/2
49
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
New England
by 14
52 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
New England
(-14); Under

Green Bay @ Carolina

Game 463-464
November 8, 2015 @ 1:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Green Bay
139.944
Carolina
134.837
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Green Bay
by 5
43
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Green Bay
by 2 1/2
46 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Green Bay
(-2 1/2); Under

Atlanta @ San Francisco

Game 465-466
November 8, 2015 @ 4:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
128.383
San Francisco
126.949
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Atlanta
by 1 1/2
41
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Atlanta
by 7
45
Dunkel Pick:
San Francisco
(+7); Under

NY Giants @ Tampa Bay

Game 467-468
November 8, 2015 @ 4:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Giants
132.797
Tampa Bay
126.849
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Giants
by 6
54
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Giants
by 2 1/2
48
Dunkel Pick:
NY Giants
(-2 1/2); Over


Chicago @ San Diego

Game 473-474
November 9, 2015 @ 8:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago
125.208
San Diego
131.629
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Diego
by 6 1/2
53
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Diego
by 4
49
Dunkel Pick:
San Diego
(-4); Over

 

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NFL injury report for Sunday games

ATLANTA FALCONS at SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS

ATLANTA FALCONS

--Out: CB Robert Alford (groin), LB Justin Durant (calf), WR Leonard Hankerson (hamstring), S William Moore (groin)

--Questionable: DE Vic Beasley (foot)

--Probable: DT Jonathan Babineaux (not injury related), DE Tyson Jackson (ribs), C Mike Person (ankle), G James Stone (calf), CB Desmond Trufant (back), WR Nick Williams (hamstring)

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS

--Out: RB Mike Davis (hand), RB Carlos Hyde (foot), S L.J. McCray (knee)

--Doubtful: WR Anquan Boldin (hamstring)

--Questionable: CB Kenneth Acker (chest, concussion), CB Tramaine Brock (shin), TE Garrett Celek (concussion), CB Keith Reaser (not injury related, ankle)

--Probable: G Alex Boone (knee), LB Navorro Bowman (shoulder), LB Ahmad Brooks (shoulder), P Bradley Pinion (right calf), S Eric Reid (chest), T Joe Staley (shoulder)


DENVER BRONCOS at INDIANAPOLIS COLTS

DENVER BRONCOS

--Out: WR Jordan Norwood (hamstring), LB Shane Ray (knee)

--Questionable: RB Ronnie Hillman (thigh)

--Probable: RB C.J. Anderson (ankle), LB Shaquil Barrett (toe), TE Owen Daniels (shoulder), T Ryan Harris (knee), QB Peyton Manning (right shoulder), WR Emmanuel Sanders (shoulder), LB DeMarcus Ware (back)

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS

--Out: WR Phillip Dorsett (ankle), LB Nate Irving (knee)

--Questionable: WR T.Y. Hilton (foot)

--Probable: CB Darius Butler (foot), S Winston Guy (shoulder), C Khaled Holmes (neck), QB Andrew Luck (ankle)


GREEN BAY PACKERS at CAROLINA PANTHERS

GREEN BAY PACKERS

--Questionable: WR Ty Montgomery (ankle), CB Quinten Rollins (neck), CB Sam Shields (shoulder)

--Probable: LB Clay Matthews (ankle, knee), LB Nick Perry (shoulder, hand), RB Aaron Ripkowski (illness)

CAROLINA PANTHERS

--Out: DT Dwan Edwards (ankle), G Andrew Norwell (hamstring)

--Probable: DE Mario Addison (shoulder), TE Ed Dickson (hamstring), C Ryan Kalil (ankle), CB Josh Norman (illness), LB Shaq Thompson (knee), C Fernando Velasco (shoulder), CB Teddy Williams (illness)


JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS at NEW YORK JETS

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS

--Doubtful: WR Marqise Lee (hamstring)

--Questionable: G Zane Beadles (foot), S James Sample (shoulder)

--Probable: S Josh Evans (groin), WR Allen Hurns (ankle, thigh), TE Julius Thomas (abdomen)

NEW YORK JETS

--Out: S Calvin Pryor (ankle)

--Doubtful: RB Bilal Powell (ankle)

--Questionable: G Willie Colon (knee), WR Brandon Marshall (ankle, toe), CB Buster Skrine (shoulder, hand)

--Probable: CB Antonio Cromartie (hip), TE Kellen Davis (hand), WR Eric Decker (knee), QB Ryan Fitzpatrick (left thumb), RB Chris Ivory (hamstring), C Nick Mangold (neck), CB Dexter McDougle (ankle, hand), RB Stevan Ridley (knee), WR Devin Smith (foot), QB Geno Smith (left shoulder)


MIAMI DOLPHINS at BUFFALO BILLS

MIAMI DOLPHINS

--Out: T Ja'Wuan James (toe)

--Doubtful: S Jordan Kovacs (knee), WR DeVante Parker (foot)

--Questionable: TE Jordan Cameron (hamstring), LB Neville Hewitt (hamstring), DT Jordan Phillips (knee), RB Damien Williams (thumb, illness)

--Probable: CB Brent Grimes (ribs, knee), S Reshad Jones (shoulder), CB Brice McCain (knee), LB Koa Misi (foot), QB Matt Moore (nose), LB Spencer Paysinger (shoulder)

BUFFALO BILLS

--Out: WR Percy Harvin (knee), DT Kyle Williams (knee)

--Questionable: WR Sammy Watkins (ankle)

--Probable: CB Corey Graham (groin), T Seantrel Henderson (concussion), LB A.J. Tarpley (concussion), QB Tyrod Taylor (knee), RB Karlos Williams (concussion), DE Mario Williams (knee)


NEW YORK GIANTS at TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS

NEW YORK GIANTS

--Out: CB Prince Amukamara (pectoral), LB Jon Beason (ankle, knee), WR Victor Cruz (calf), TE Larry Donnell (neck), LB J.T. Thomas (ankle)

--Questionable: LB Uani 'Unga (neck), CB Leon McFadden (groin), WR Rueben Randle (hamstring)

--Probable: S Craig Dahl (neck), RB Orleans Darkwa (back), G Geoff Schwartz (ankle)

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS

--Out: WR Vincent Jackson (knee), DE Jacquies Smith (ankle), S Major Wright (hamstring)

--Questionable: DE William Gholston (knee), DT Tony McDaniel (groin), TE Austin Seferian-Jenkins (shoulder), S D.J. Swearinger (toe)

--Probable: G Logan Mankins (not injury related), DT Gerald McCoy (shoulder)


OAKLAND RAIDERS at PITTSBURGH STEELERS

OAKLAND RAIDERS

--Out: LB Neiron Ball (knee)

--Questionable: CB T.J. Carrie (shoulder, hip)

--Probable: S Larry Asante (knee), DE Khalil Mack (hamstring), S Taylor Mays (ankle), S Charles Woodson (shoulder, knee)

PITTSBURGH STEELERS

--Out: LB Terence Garvin (knee), TE Matt Spaeth (knee)

--Probable: S Will Allen (ankle), WR Martavis Bryant (illness), CB William Gay (not injury related), LB James Harrison (not injury related), TE Heath Miller (not injury related), S Michael Mitchell (concussion), DE Stephon Tuitt (knee), QB Michael Vick (hamstring), WR Markus Wheaton (ankle)


ST. LOUIS RAMS at MINNESOTA VIKINGS

ST. LOUIS RAMS

--Out: DE Chris Long (knee)

--Questionable: T Rob Havenstein (ankle), DE William Hayes (thigh), RB Tre Mason (ankle), S T.J. McDonald (foot), DE Robert Quinn (knee), RB Chase Reynolds (thigh)

MINNESOTA VIKINGS

--Out: DT Sharrif Floyd (knee, ankle), LB Eric Kendricks (ribs), DE Justin Trattou (foot)

--Questionable: LB Anthony Barr (back)

--Probable: C Joe Berger (chest), T T.J. Clemmings (neck), LB Audie Cole (finger), WR Stefon Diggs (hamstring), TE Rhett Ellison (concussion), DE Everson Griffen (neck), DT Tom Johnson (knee), S Harrison Smith (neck)


TENNESSEE TITANS at NEW ORLEANS SAINTS

TENNESSEE TITANS

--Out: CB Blidi Wreh-Wilson (hamstring), WR Kendall Wright (knee)

--Questionable: CB Jason McCourty (groin)

--Probable: CB Perrish Cox (hamstring), WR Harry Douglas (ribs), QB Marcus Mariota (knee), LB Derrick Morgan (ankle)

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS

--Out: LB Dannell Ellerbe (hip), LB Ramon Humber (hamstring), LB Hau'oli Kikaha (ankle), QB Luke McCown (back), CB Damian Swann (concussion)

--Probable: T Terron Armstead (knee), CB Delvin Breaux (not injury related), WR Marques Colston (not injury related), G Jahri Evans (not injury related), LB David Hawthorne (hamstring), CB Keenan Lewis (hip), T Andrus Peat (knee), WR Willie Snead (knee), DT Kevin Williams (not injury related)


WASHINGTON REDSKINS at NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS

WASHINGTON REDSKINS

--Questionable: CB Bashaud Breeland (hamstring), CB Chris Culliver (knee), CB DeAngelo Hall (toe), WR DeSean Jackson (hamstring), LB Ryan Kerrigan (hand), C Kory Lichtensteiger (neck), LB Keenan Robinson (rib, abdomen, shoulder)

--Probable: CB Quinton Dunbar (illness), DE Jason Hatcher (knee), C Josh LeRibeus (shoulder), LB Perry Riley (lower leg), RB Chris Thompson (back)

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS

--Out: T Marcus Cannon (toe), G Tre' Jackson (knee), DE Jabaal Sheard (ankle)

--Doubtful: C Ryan Wendell (knee)

--Questionable: WR Keshawn Martin (hamstring), G Shaquille Mason (knee)

--Probable: WR Julian Edelman (knee), RB Dion Lewis (abdomen)


PHILADELPHIA EAGLES at DALLAS COWBOYS on Sunday night

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES

--Questionable: WR Nelson Agholor (ankle), RB Ryan Mathews (groin), T Jason Peters (back), LB DeMeco Ryans (hamstring)

--Probable: LB Kiko Alonso (knee), DE Brandon Bair (groin), LB Bryan Braman (shoulder)

DALLAS COWBOYS

--Questionable: WR Brice Butler (hamstring), S Barry Church (ankle)

--Probable: WR Dez Bryant (foot), QB Matt Cassel (knee), TE James Hanna (ankle), DE Demarcus Lawrence (back)

 

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Hondo

Hondo a perfectly awful 10

Happy Movember, HondoNation! The month dedicated to calling attention to men’s health issues also evidently means Hondo, who went 2-10-2 in Week 8, will be calling attention to even mo’ losses this month than usual. While it’s a small sample size, the theory will be tested further with the following:

Jets over Jaguars: It’s a fairly good indication a team has zero depth at quarterback when a player with torn thumb ligaments is pressed into action against the perennially pathetic Jaguars. Nevertheless, assuming Fitz is able to function well enough to carry out his game-managing responsibilities, and the vaunted Jets’ “D” doesn’t whiff on 20 tackles again, Gang Green will be money.

Giants over Buccaneers: Coming off Big Blue’s big debacle in the Big Easy, the knee-jerk reaction is to go with Winston and Co. to light up the Giants’ defense. However, never underestimate the value of supporting a team in a Manhood Reclamation Game. Defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo and his easy-pass defenders will be on a mission to retrieve theirs Sunday at Raymond James Stadium.

Raiders over Steelers: If Matt Harvey wasn’t begging out of games this season, he was begging into them. Here’s some free advice for The Dark Diva: Pitch when you’re told to pitch, like every other major league hurler does. Rumor has it Jimmy Fallon didn’t care whether the Mets won or lost. Either way, there was going to be a traditional celebration or a ritual drowning of sorrows.

Vikings over Rams: Props to “the puppet” for being named to the Toy Hall of Fame. Accepting the award word will be the Democrat marionettes from R-S MSNBC (Ratings-Starved MSNBC), R-S CNBC, NBC, CBS, ABC, CNN and Al Jazeera.

Dolphins over Bills: Somewhere along the line politicians came up with the idea that if they repeatedly bother you at home with robo calls, it somehow will make you want to vote for them. They might want to reassess that strategy.

Saints over Titans: The North Carolina Tar Heels not only are ranked No. 1 in the AP preseason hoop poll. but also are No. 1 in the poll that ranks universities that have gone unpunished despite committing decades worth of grievous academic violations.

Patriots over Redskins: From emailer BarkingMut, aka the HondoNation SoBe Bureau Chief: Ahmed Mohamed, who was honored at the White House recently as a victim of insensitivity against Muslims after making a clock that looked like an explosive device, was unable to set back his bomb-like timepiece an hour last Saturday night. Apparently, he couldn’t recall which of the three wires controls the time, which defuses the device, and which triggers it.

Panthers over Packers: Notre Dame’s Brian Kelly had another sideline eruption Saturday when he grabbed and pushed his conditioning coach, David Grimes during the game against Temple. Kelly said he did it to prevent Grimes, from getting a 15-yard penalty for arguing with a ref, but Hondo suspects he did it because he’s a raving lunatic.

With pushovers scheduled for the next three weeks, word is Kelly already is working on his pregame oratory for the Nov. 28 Stanford game. Sources say it will be a take-off on Knute Rockne’s legendary “Win One for the Gipper” speech, only Kelly, with eyes bugging and face turning purple, will implore the Fighting Irish to “Win one for me, The Psycho!!!”

49ers over Falcons: Forbes magazine named Vladimir Putin the World’s Most Powerful Person for the second straight year. Obama dropped to third place behind Germany’s Angela Merkel, which is what happens when the so-called Leader of the Free World doesn’t insist on getting back American hostages as part of a nuke deal with the Iranians.

Broncos over Colts: Two from Emauler Ed Buckmir: The ACC suspended the officiating crew from the Miami-Duke game for botching the Hurricanes’ game-winning, 49-second touchdown play as time ran out. Next stop for the zebras? The NFL, of course.
Part 2 of the double-Ed sword: Credit is due Marco Rubio for his strong debate performances and recent rise in the polls. However, don’t give him too much credit — he may use it for personal expenses.

Cowboys over Eagles: The Cowboys cut running back Joseph Randle, who was caught last year liberating underwear and cologne from a department store. Apparently, there was no issue with getting busted for stealing; the problem came when Randle stopped running like he stole something.

Chargers over Bears: Bernie Sanders introduced legislation to end federal laws that make marijuana illegal. Smoking it will be a crime only if you’re caught bogarting that joint, which is a direct violation of the Doddering Old Socialist’s principles.

Best bets: Patriots, Cowboys, Chargers.

Thursday night: Bengals [W].

 

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Preview: Green Bay at Carolina

When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, November 8, 2015
Where: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina


Home-field advantage in the playoffs could be on the line when the unbeaten Carolina Panthers host the Green Bay Packers on Sunday in a matchup of NFC frontrunners. Carolina looks to continue the best start in franchise history and maintain the inside track for the top seed in the NFC playoffs, while Green Bay hopes to bounce back from an ugly 29-10 loss at Denver last week.



The Panthers will have the disrespect card at their disposal, as they’re underdogs at home despite being one of four remaining undefeated teams in the league – and the only one in the NFC. “We’ve done the things we need to do to give ourselves a chance to win football games, but at some point we need to be smart and be careful,” Carolina coach Ron Rivera told the team’s website. “I’d like to see us play a very consistent game, to play to our abilities.” It’s the second straight battle of unbeatens for the Packers, who suffered their first defeat against the Broncos while gaining only 140 total yards – their lowest total in two years. Green Bay has won two straight meetings and three of the last four, including a 38-17 victory at home last season.

TV: 1 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Packers -2.5. O/U: 46.5



ABOUT THE PACKERS (6-1): Green Bay’s offensive struggles came to a head last week, when they managed only 50 yards through the air and 90 on the ground. Once one of the most prolific passing attacks in the league, the Packers have topped 300 yards in the air only once this season - though Aaron Rodgers has been efficient, completing 67.6 percent of his passes with 15 touchdowns against two interceptions. Green Bay’s defense was gashed both on the ground and through the air last week, and its 25th-ranked rush defense will have its hands full against Carolina’s top-ranked ground attack.

ABOUT THE PANTHERS (7-0): Carolina has found itself in plenty of close games, winning six of its seven contests by 11 points or fewer. The Panthers overcame three turnovers in last week’s 29-26 overtime win over Indianapolis – their second straight game with three giveaways – and have coughed it up eight times in their last three contests. The defense has done its part to overcome those mistakes, ranking third in the NFL with 16 takeaways - including a league-high 12 interceptions.



EXTRA POINTS

1. Green Bay LB Julius Peppers has recorded at least 1.5 sacks in each of his last two games against his former team.

2. Panthers QB Cam Newton has an NFL-record 28 games with at least one rushing touchdown and one passing score, including four this season.

3. Carolina CB Charles Tillman has forced a fumble in four straight meetings with Green Bay.



PREDICTION: Packers 23, Panthers 21

 

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Preview: Washington at New England

When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, November 8, 2015
Where: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts

After dispatching of the top two challengers to their supremacy in the AFC East, the undefeated New England Patriots venture out of division play when they host the Washington Redskins on Sunday. The Patriots have had a couple extra days of rest following a 36-7 mauling of Miami on Oct. 29 that put them three games clear of the New York Jets atop the AFC East.

The Redskins know what they are up against in New England, which is scoring a league-best 35.6 points per game. “You know, on paper, it looks like (a mismatch), but that’s motivation for us, obviously,” Washington coach Jay Gruden said. “Really, anytime you have a chance to play a football game on Sunday in Foxborough, you’ve got to be ready to play, mentally and physically, obviously." The Redskins are also rested coming off a bye week that followed a pulsating last-minute victory versus Tampa Bay in which they erased a 24-point deficit to stay alive in the NFC East. Washington will get a boost to its passing game with the return of DeSean Jackson, who has been sidelined since the season opener due to a hamstring injury.

TV: 1 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Patriots -14. O/U: 52

ABOUT THE REDSKINS (3-4): Washington quarterback Kirk Cousins is coming off his best game of the season, throwing for 317 yards and three touchdowns, and figures to benefit from the return of speedy wideout Jackson, who averaged a league-best 20.9 yards per catch in 2014. Tight end Jordan Reed has 35 receptions despite missing two games and hauled in 11 passes for two TDs in the win over the Buccaneers. The Redskins' running game has hit a wall over the past three games with rookie Matt Jones rushing for 60 yards on 27 carries and Alfred Morris gaining 41 yards on 25 attempts.

ABOUT THE PATRIOTS (7-0): Tom Brady is having perhaps the best season of his storied career, tying for the league lead with 20 touchdowns against only one interception after throwing for 356 yards and four scoring passes versus Miami. Wideout Julian Edelman is averaging more than seven catches per game while tight end Rob Gronkowski continues to be the league's biggest nightmarish matchup with seven touchdown receptions and four 100-yard games. Dion Lewis has emerged as a dangerous receiving threat out of the backfield while the defense allows 19 points per game and has 26 sacks.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Brady has thrown for at least two TD passes in seven straight games.

2. Cousins has tossed two interceptions in four of his seven contests this season.

3. Patriots DE Chandler Jones recorded a pair of sacks last week and is tied for the league lead with 8.5.

PREDICTION: Patriots 30, Redskins 20

 

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Preview: Tennessee at New Orleans

When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, November 8, 2015
Where: Mercedes-Benz Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana

The Tennessee Titans attempt to halt their six-game losing streak under new leadership when they visit the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. Assistant Mike Mularkey looks to lead Tennessee to its first victory since the season opener as he takes over on an interim basis for Ken Whisenhunt, who was fired after last week's 20-6 setback at Houston.

The Titans have scored 14 points or fewer in five of their six defeats and failed to reach double digits in each of the last two. That does not bode well for Tennessee against a New Orleans team that has scored more than 30 points twice during its three-game winning streak, including a 52-point performance in a wild three-point victory over the New York Giants last week. Drew Brees tied an NFL record with seven touchdown tosses in the triumph after throwing a total of eight scoring passes in his first six games this season. The win over the Giants was the third straight at home for the Saints, matching their total from the entire 2014 campaign (3-5).

TV: 1 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Saints -7.5. O/U: 48

ABOUT THE TITANS (1-6): Reigning Heisman Trophy winner Marcus Mariota (knee) participated in practice Wednesday but is questionable to face New Orleans. The 22-year-old Hawaiian has been sacked 19 times in his five games and could find himself on the turf a few more times if he plays against the Saints, who have registered 12 sacks over their last three contests. Tennessee's third-ranked pass defense (197.9 yards) will face a tremendous test in Brees, who threw for 337 yards and two touchdowns in their last meeting - a 22-17 victory by New Orleans on Dec. 11, 2011.

ABOUT THE SAINTS (4-4): Brees was a slam dunk for the NFC Offensive Player of the Week honor as he joined Hall-of-Famer Y.A. Tittle as the only player in NFL history to throw for at least 500 yards (505) and seven touchdowns in a game. The 36-year-old also set the league record by throwing at least five scoring passes for the 10th time in his career, eclipsing the mark he shared with Peyton Manning. Brees' 505-yard performance was five shy of his personal best, set on Nov. 19, 2006, and made him the second quarterback in league history (Ben Roethlisberger) to record two 500-yard passing efforts in his career.

EXTRA POINTS

1. The Saints, who rank 29th against the pass, have allowed at least 300 yards through the air in five of their eight contests.

2. Tennessee has lost 16 of its last 17 games dating back to last season.

3. New Orleans TE Benjamin Watson is averaging 111 receiving yards during the team's winning streak.

PREDICTION: Saints 44, Titans 14

 

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Preview: Miami at Buffalo

When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, November 8, 2015
Where: Ralph Wilson Stadium, Orchard Park, New York

The Buffalo Bills hope the expected return of quarterback Tyrod Taylor can lift the team out of its slump when the AFC East-rival Miami Dolphins pay a visit on Sunday. Sidelined for the last two games with a knee injury, Taylor recorded three touchdowns as Buffalo scored the first 27 points en route to a convincing 41-14 victory over Miami on Sept. 27.

The Bills need the electric Taylor to provide a jolt after losing two straight games heading into last week's bye. Miami had altered its fortunes in the wake of firing Joe Philbin by winning two straight under new coach Dan Campbell before laying an egg in a 36-7 setback to New England on Oct. 29. "Looking at these players (after the loss to the Patriots), you could tell the attitude was right," Campbell said. "It burned at them, and they didn't feel good about it, and they knew they didn't play well. They're far better than what was put out there."

TV: 1 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Bills -3. O/U: 44

ABOUT THE DOLPHINS (3-4): Ryan Tannehill was intercepted twice versus the Patriots and picked off three times in the first half of his previous encounter with the Bills. Wideout Rishard Matthews has been coming on strong, recording a season high in both receptions (seven) and targets (12) against New England. Matthews reeled in six catches for 113 yards and two scores in Miami's first meeting with Buffalo.

ABOUT THE BILLS (3-4): While Taylor appears ready to return from injury, wideout Sammy Watkins is heading in that direction as well after missing three of the last four games with an ailing ankle. Should Watkins return, he might not receive a positive reaction from the team's fan base after his most recent rant on social media. The outspoken wide receiver has since issued an apology and deleted his post, which called his detractors "losers" who were jealous while "working y'all little jobs for the rest of y'all lives."

EXTRA POINTS

1. Buffalo TE Charles Clay and backup WR Chris Hogan each had a touchdown against their former team in the first meeting.

2. Miami rookie RB Jay Ajayi (ribs) is eligible to return from injured reserve on Sunday.

3. The Bills have won five of the last seven meetings with the Dolphins.

PREDICTION: Bills 24, Dolphins 21

 

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Preview: St. Louis at Minnesota

When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, November 8, 2015
Where: TCF Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Although it's a small sample size to be certain, rookie Todd Gurley has taken significant strides toward becoming a major player in the backfield for years to come. Gurley will get a look at longtime rushing king Adrian Peterson when the former's St. Louis Rams visit the latter's Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.

Selected with the 10th overall pick, Gurley has recovered from a torn ACL injury in college to become the first rookie back to post four consecutive outings of at least 125 yards rushing. The 21-year-old amassed 133 yards and a touchdown last week to help St. Louis breeze to its second straight victory with a 27-6 triumph over struggling San Francisco. "I love what this young guy's doing. I wish him well, but not this week against us," said Peterson, whose 633 rushing yards trail only Atlanta's Devonta Freeman (709) and Arizona's Chris Johnson (676). Peterson ran for 103 yards as Minnesota posted its third consecutive victory with a 23-20 win over NFC North rival Chicago last week.

TV: 1 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Vikings -2.5. O/U: 39

ABOUT THE RAMS (4-3): Aside from Gurley, St. Louis' best weapon has been its defense - which has yielded just four field goals in the last two weeks. Rams linebacker and Minnesota native James Laurinaitis is looking forward to playing in his home state for the first time while making his 104th consecutive start. "It’s my first time playing up there in the NFL so I’m excited about it," the former Wayzata High star said. "I grew up a huge Vikings fan, so it’s going to be one of those cool, surreal moments. I’ll walk in, take a look around and get ready to roll like any other Sunday."

ABOUT THE VIKINGS (5-2): Stefon Diggs has provided some punch to Minnesota's ailing passing game, amassing 419 yards and two touchdowns in his last four contests. The rookie's 25 receptions rank second on the team behind Mike Wallace (26), while his touchdown catches are only eclipsed by tight end Kyle Rudolph (three). Diggs (hamstring) returned to practice on Thursday and is expected to be in the lineup for Teddy Bridgewater, who was limited to just 187 yards in last week's win over the Bears.

EXTRA POINTS

1. St. Louis DE Robert Quinn has five of his team's 26 sacks, which trail only Denver (29).

2. Minnesota LB Eric Kendricks, who leads the team with 38 tackles, has yet to practice this week due his ailing ribs.

3. Rams WR Tavon Austin has recorded five touchdowns in his last four contests.

PREDICTION: Vikings 20, Rams 17

 

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Preview: Jacksonville at N.Y. Jets

When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, November 8, 2015
Where: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey

New York Jets coach Todd Bowles gave Ryan Fitzpatrick the thumbs up to start at quarterback when they host the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. Both Fitzpatrick, who suffered torn ligaments in his non-throwing thumb, and his backup, Geno Smith, were injured in last week's drubbing at Oakland, the Jets' second loss in a row.

The Jaguars have been off since edging Buffalo in London two weeks ago to snap a four-game losing streak. Quarterback Blake Bortles rebounded from a costly interception, his eighth of the season, to toss a game-winning score to Allen Hurns in the final minutes. Bortles is tied for fifth in the league with 15 touchdown passes, but he'll face the NFL's second-ranked defense this week. Fitzpatrick, who ranks third in the NFL in quarterback rating, was injured on the first series of last week's game but returned to practice on Wednesday.

TV: 1 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Jets -7.5. O/U: 43.

ABOUT THE JAGUARS (2-5): Bortles has become quite comfortable with wide receivers Allen Robinson (586 yards, 6 touchdowns) and Hurns (513 yards, 5 touchdowns) and the Jacksonville offense has improved vastly as a result. Defense, however, is another issue as the Jaguars rank 31st in the league, averaging 29.6 points a game and surrendering more than 30 points in each of the last three contests. Rookie running back T.J. Yeldon returned from a groin injury against the Bills and ran for 115 yards and a score.

ABOUT THE JETS (4-3): Fitzpatrick confirmed he will need surgery at some point and wore a protective glove on his left hand during the week, but said he will have no limitations. The Jets may look to get running back Chris Ivory more involved after he gained just 17 yards on 15 carries against the Raiders, but his lack of success may have been hindered by the absence of center Nick Mangold, who remains questionable with a neck injury. Brandon Marshall, who leads the team with 50 catches for 686 yards, suffered an ankle injury against Oakland but is expected to play.

EXTRA POINTS

1. New York ranks No. 1 in run defense.

2. Geno Smith was sacked three times last week while Fitzpatrick had been sacked just four times all season.

3. Despite their record, the Jaguars are just a game out of first place in the AFC South.

PREDICTION: Jets 30, Jaguars 17

 

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Preview: Oakland at Pittsburgh

When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, November 8, 2015
Where: Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Two teams riding streaks in opposite directions collide Sunday when the Oakland Raiders visit the Pittsburgh Steelers. Oakland is attempting to post its third consecutive victory as it enters Week 9 as one of only five AFC teams with a record better than .500.

The Raiders have been clicking on all cylinders offensively, scoring a total of 71 points in triumphs over San Diego and the New York Jets. Conversely, Pittsburgh has had difficulty putting up points of late, totaling 23 over its last two games in losses to Kansas City and Cincinnati. The Steelers lost more than a game last Sunday as Le'Veon Bell suffered a severe MCL injury in his right knee versus the Bengals and is done for the season. Ben Roethlisberger returned from a four-game absence because of a left knee injury and threw for 262 yards and a touchdown, but was intercepted three times.

TV: 1 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Steelers -4. O/U: 48

ABOUT THE RAIDERS (4-3): Charles Woodson continued his amazing season last week as he recorded his league-leading fifth interception of the season and the 65th of his career, tying the 39-year-old with Ken Riley for fifth place on the all-time list. Derek Carr has thrown for 300 yards in three of Oakland's four victories and fell 11 yards shy of the plateau in the other triumph. The 24-year-old has registered 15 touchdown passes, including a career high-tying four against New York, with only three interceptions.

ABOUT THE STEELERS (4-4): DeAngelo Williams will take over for Bell in the backfield for the second time this season. The 32-year-old veteran filled in for the suspended Bell in Pittsburgh's first two games of the year, rushing for 127 yards in a loss to New England in the opener before finding the end zone three times in a triumph over San Francisco. The Steelers have a difficult task in containing Carr as their pass defense ranks 26th in the league (269.5 yards).

EXTRA POINTS

1. The Raiders have not reached the halfway point of the season with a record better than .500 since 2001, when they were 6-2 and went on to win the AFC West with a 10-6 mark.

2. Roethlisberger, who became the first Steelers quarterback to reach the 40,000-yard plateau last week, is 1-4 lifetime against the Raiders.

3. Oakland rookie WR Amari Cooper is on pace to become the team's first receiver with 1,000 yards since Randy Moss in 2005.

PREDICTION: Steelers 31, Raiders 27