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[swaminator]

this is the NFL consensus that comes out about 15 mins to kick off that Cpaw is nice enough to compile -

I've only see it on Sunday, so these are JUST Sunday as posted at the RX since Sunday 9/11.​

VERY accurate, possibly not 100% due to lines and maybe a swami error. these were easier than the NCAA .
winning services in bold GL
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a note on sky blue, who uses VERY generous lines in their favor.I used game day lines, the most common ones .​

I'm gambling in my world, not his. you can gauge for yourself.​

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asa (5,4,3) 6* 1-0 5* 1-0 4* 2-0 3* 1-2-1 ​

gameday (4,3,2) 2* 4-1

goldsheet top 1-1 reg 8-0

harry bondi (5,4,3) 5* 0-1 4* 1-0 3* 1-3

kelso 100* 1-0 50* 0-1

lenny stevens (20,10) 20* 4-0 10* 0-3-1

neri (5-4-3) 4* 1-0 3* 3-0

northcoast (5,4,3) 3.5* 2-0 3* 1-2-1

maddux (20 10) 20* 1-0 10* 4-0

otto 20* 1-0-1

pick city (5,4,3,2) 5* 0-1 4* 0-1 3* 1-1 2* 1-4

pointwise (4,3,2) 4* 2-0 3* 5-0 2* 2-1-1

sharpe 8* 0-1 4* 2-0 3* 3-0

texas sportswire 4* 0-1 3* 3-0

sky blue 0-2-3
lines i used 9/18
Cleveland + 5 TIE
Miami + 6 LOSS
Skyblue lines
1:00pm ET - Cleveland Browns +5.5 WIN
1:00pm ET - Miami Dolphins +6.5 LOSS
lines I used 9/11
New York Jets +1 TIE
Tennessee Titans +3 LOSS
Jacksonville Jaguars +5 TIE
sky blues lines

1:00pm ET - New York Jets +1.5 WIN
1:00pm ET- Tennessee Titans +3 LOSS
1:00pm ET - Jacksonville Jaguars +5 TIE

underdog 2-0



wildcat (10,7,5) 10* 1-0-1 7* 0-2 5* 0-1-1

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[swaminator]

others I track and follow

Arthur Ralph nfl br 6-0-1 sp 2-1


ASI - nfl
Patrick 1* 2-0 2* 1-0
David 1* 5-1 2* 1-0

Football Crusher nfl 0-5 mn 0-2

Harry Bondi nfl reg 1-3 top 1-0 sp 0-1

Hilton Contest #5 1-1 #4 1-1 #3 1-1 #2 0-2 #1 1-1 = 4-6

LV Pipeline nfl 20* 2-0-1

Maddux 20*s nfl 1-1 mn 0-1

MLawrence nfl Late Phone Service only lean 1-1 3* 0-2 4* gom 0-1 4* goy 1-0 mn 0-1

MVP Lock Club nfl 2-2 mn 0-1

Northcoast nfl mq 5-2 2* 1-1 3* 4-1-1 4* 0-0 5* 0-0 = 10-4-1 mn 3-1
NO STAR RATED PLAYS TONIGHT
Top Opinions:
Thursday Night College Marquee: GEORGIA TECH +10 over Clemson 7:30 pm ESPN
Thursday Night NFL Marquee: UNDER 40.5 Houston/New England 8:25 pm CBS

PowerplayWins nfl 4-2 mn 1-1
POD: Houston/New England Over 40.5

Rainman nfl 1* 8-2 3* 3-1 mn 1-0 = 11-3

Steve Budin nfl 50* 2-1 mn 0-1

Wiseguy Insider nfl 2-3 mn 0-1
NFL: New England Patriots +1

 

[superbeets]

Italian Serie A TODAY 11:30

Torino

v

Roma

	HOME	DRAW	AWAY
BT3		11/4	5/2	Evs	More markets

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RECENT FORM	LAST HEAD-TO-HEADSAT TORINO	RECENT FORM
HWALHWALHDAD​ Most recent​	1 - 1 1 - 1 1 - 1 1 - 2	HLADHWADALHW​ Most recent​

KEY STAT: Roma have scored four penalties in their five Serie A games this season

EXPERT VERDICT: Roma have won their three home games by an aggregate score of 11-2 but their away form is less convincing - they blew a 2-0 lead to draw at Cagliari before a 1-0 defeat at Fiorentina. Torino thumped Bologna 5-1 but their last two games have ended in stalemates and Roma’s talented attackers, including the in-form Mo Salah, could earn the visitors three points.

RECOMMENDATION: Roma
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[superbeets]

German Bundesliga TODAY 14:30

Hoffenheim

v

Schalke

	HOME	DRAW	AWAY
BT2		17/10	12/5	8/5	More markets

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RECENT FORM	LAST HEAD-TO-HEADSAT HOFFENHEIM	RECENT FORM
HLAWHDADHDAD​ Most recent​	1 - 4 2 - 1 3 - 3 3 - 2	AWALHLAWALHL​ Most recent​

KEY STAT: Schalke have won four of their last five matches against Hoffenheim

EXPERT VERDICT: No points from four matches equals Schalke’s worst ever start to a Bundesliga campaign to pile the pressure on new boss Markus Weinzierl but they have played better than results suggest. The Royals Blues have conceded seven goals from the last nine shots on target but this represents a fair chance to pick up a result.

RECOMMENDATION: Schalke
1

 

[superbeets]

Spanish La Liga TODAY 15:15

Atl Madrid

v

Deportivo

	HOME	DRAW	AWAY
SS2		2/9	9/2	18	More markets

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RECENT FORM	LAST HEAD-TO-HEADSAT ATL MADRID	RECENT FORM
HDADAWAWHWAD​ Most recent​	3 - 0 2 - 0 6 - 0 2 - 0	HLHWADHLADHL​ Most recent​

KEY STAT: Atletico have kept clean sheets in 12 of their last 16 home league games

EXPERT VERDICT: Atletico are on the grind again, and showing few signs of getting beaten. They’d kept four clean sheets in a row prior to Wednesday’s 1-1 draw at Barcelona and have yet to lose. Since Deportivo have scored only one goal since the opening day it’s hard to see Gaizka Garitana’s shot-shy squad making an impact.

RECOMMENDATION: Atletico to win 2-0
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[superbeets]

French Ligue 1 TODAY 16:00

Nancy

v

Nice

	HOME	DRAW	AWAY
BT S		13/8	21/10	19/10	More markets

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RECENT FORM	LAST HEAD-TO-HEADSAT NANCY	RECENT FORM
HLALHLAWHDAD​ Most recent​	1 - 0 1 - 0 3 - 0 2 - 0	AWHDHWHLADHW​ Most recent​

KEY STAT: Nice are the only unbeaten side left in Ligue 1

EXPERT VERDICT: High-flying Nice have only dropped four points this season and their fine run looks set to continue against struggling Nancy. Nice ended Monaco’s unbeaten run with a 4-0 victory on Wednesday with two goals from Mario Balotelli and they will be full of confidence. Nancy are still waiting for their first home win of the campaign and their goalless draw with Bastia last time out was far from convincing.

RECOMMENDATION: Nice
1

 

[superbeets]

Premier League TODAY 16:00

West Ham

v

Southampton

	HOME	DRAW	AWAY
SS1		11/5	12/5	11/8	More markets

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RECENT FORM	LAST HEAD-TO-HEADSAT WEST HAM	RECENT FORM
HWHLALHLALHW​ Most recent​	2 - 1 1 - 3 3 - 1 4 - 1	ALHDALHWHWHW​ Most recent​

KEY STAT: West Ham have conceded 11 goals in their last three league games

EXPERT VERDICT: West Ham are in revolt. The fans are fighting in the stands, manager Slaven Bilic is embarrassed by his team and his defence is seemingly on strike. A season that promised so much is fast turning sour and the Hammers may again be left disappointed again after the visit of Southampton.

RECOMMENDATION: Southampton
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[Can'tPickaWinner2]

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[Can'tPickaWinner2]

NFL
LONG SHEET

Sunday, September 25

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DENVER (2 - 0) at CINCINNATI (1 - 1) - 9/25/2016, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.

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

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OAKLAND (1 - 1) at TENNESSEE (1 - 1) - 9/25/2016, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 40-76 ATS (-43.6 Units) in games where the line is +3 to -3 since 1992.
OAKLAND is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 8-24 ATS (-18.4 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 8-24 ATS (-18.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) in all games where the total is between 42.5 and 49 points over the last 3 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 5-19 ATS (-15.9 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 6-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.

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

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ARIZONA (1 - 1) at BUFFALO (0 - 2) - 9/25/2016, 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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BALTIMORE (2 - 0) at JACKSONVILLE (0 - 2) - 9/25/2016, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
JACKSONVILLE is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in September games over the last 3 seasons.

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

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CLEVELAND (0 - 2) at MIAMI (0 - 2) - 9/25/2016, 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 (0 - 2) at NY GIANTS (2 - 0) - 9/25/2016, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 53-78 ATS (-32.8 Units) in all games where the total is between 42.5 and 49 points since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY GIANTS is 3-1 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
NY GIANTS is 3-1 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DETROIT (1 - 1) at GREEN BAY (1 - 1) - 9/25/2016, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 126-162 ATS (-52.2 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.
GREEN BAY is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) in all games where the total is between 42.5 and 49 points over the last 3 seasons.
GREEN BAY is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) off a division game over the last 3 seasons.
GREEN BAY is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
GREEN BAY is 2-2 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
GREEN BAY is 2-2 straight up against DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MINNESOTA (2 - 0) at CAROLINA (1 - 1) - 9/25/2016, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CAROLINA is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CAROLINA is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
CAROLINA is 74-49 ATS (+20.1 Units) in all games where the total is between 42.5 and 49 points since 1992.
CAROLINA is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CAROLINA is 155-118 ATS (+25.2 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.
CAROLINA is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 16-3 ATS (+12.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 16-3 ATS (+12.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 11-1 ATS (+9.9 Units) in a road game where the total is between 42.5 and 45 points over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in all games where the total is between 42.5 and 49 points over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 13-2 ATS (+10.8 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) off a division game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 1-0 against the spread versus CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA 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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SAN FRANCISCO (1 - 1) at SEATTLE (1 - 1) - 9/25/2016, 4:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 23-40 ATS (-21.0 Units) in a road game where the total is between 38.5 and 42 points since 1992.
SAN FRANCISCO is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) in all games where the total is between 35.5 and 42 points over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 4-0 against the spread versus SAN FRANCISCO over the last 3 seasons
SEATTLE is 4-0 straight up against SAN FRANCISCO 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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LA RAMS (1 - 1) at TAMPA BAY (1 - 1) - 9/25/2016, 4:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA RAMS is 172-215 ATS (-64.5 Units) in all games since 1992.
LA RAMS is 172-215 ATS (-64.5 Units) in all lined games since 1992.
LA RAMS is 14-30 ATS (-19.0 Units) as a road underdog of 3.5 to 7 points since 1992.
LA RAMS is 82-110 ATS (-39.0 Units) in road games since 1992.
LA RAMS is 82-110 ATS (-39.0 Units) in road lined games since 1992.
LA RAMS is 16-34 ATS (-21.4 Units) in a road game where the total is between 38.5 and 42 points since 1992.
LA RAMS is 124-170 ATS (-63.0 Units) against conference opponents since 1992.
LA RAMS is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road games off a division game over the last 3 seasons.
LA RAMS is 56-84 ATS (-36.4 Units) in games played on a grass field since 1992.
LA RAMS is 32-52 ATS (-25.2 Units) in September games since 1992.
LA RAMS is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) off a win against a division rival over the last 3 seasons.

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

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PITTSBURGH (2 - 0) at PHILADELPHIA (2 - 0) - 9/25/2016, 4:25 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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NY JETS (1 - 1) at KANSAS CITY (1 - 1) - 9/25/2016, 4:25 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 19-34 ATS (-18.4 Units) against AFC East division opponents since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 1-0 against the spread versus NY JETS over the last 3 seasons
KANSAS CITY is 1-0 straight up against NY JETS 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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SAN DIEGO (1 - 1) at INDIANAPOLIS (0 - 2) - 9/25/2016, 4:25 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 91-63 ATS (+21.7 Units) in road games when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.
SAN DIEGO is 26-3 ATS (+22.7 Units) against AFC South division opponents since 1992.
SAN DIEGO is 24-10 ATS (+13.0 Units) in dome games since 1992.
SAN DIEGO is 44-25 ATS (+16.5 Units) in games played on turf since 1992.

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

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CHICAGO (0 - 2) at DALLAS (1 - 1) - 9/25/2016, 8:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 1-0 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 1-0 straight up against CHICAGO 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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Sunday, September 26

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ATLANTA (1 - 1) at NEW ORLEANS (0 - 2) - 9/26/2016, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW ORLEANS is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 29-50 ATS (-26.0 Units) in home games versus division opponents since 1992.

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

 

[Can'tPickaWinner2]

NFL
TRENDS

Sunday, September 25

1:00 PM
CLEVELAND vs. MIAMI
Cleveland is 2-10-1 ATS in its last 13 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 5 games on the road
Miami is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami's last 6 games when playing Cleveland

1:00 PM
BALTIMORE vs. JACKSONVILLE
Baltimore is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Jacksonville
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Baltimore's last 6 games when playing on the road against Jacksonville
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Jacksonville's last 8 games
Jacksonville is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing Baltimore

1:00 PM
WASHINGTON vs. NY GIANTS
Washington is 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 games when playing on the road against NY Giants
Washington is 1-7 SU in their last 8 games when playing on the road against NY Giants
NY Giants are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games at home
NY Giants are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games when playing at home against Washington

1:00 PM
DETROIT vs. GREEN BAY
Detroit is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Green Bay
Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Green Bay's last 5 games at home
Green Bay is 14-3 SU in its last 17 games at home

1:00 PM
ARIZONA vs. BUFFALO
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Arizona's last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Arizona's last 10 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Buffalo's last 6 games
Buffalo is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

1:00 PM
MINNESOTA vs. CAROLINA
Minnesota is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Carolina's last 6 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Carolina's last 6 games

1:00 PM
DENVER vs. CINCINNATI
Denver is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Denver is 1-2-2 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Cincinnati is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 6 games when playing Denver

1:00 PM
OAKLAND vs. TENNESSEE
Oakland is 6-19 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Oakland is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Tennessee
Tennessee is 0-4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Tennessee is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Oakland

4:05 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. SEATTLE
San Francisco is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
San Francisco is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Seattle
Seattle is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Francisco
Seattle is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games

4:05 PM
LOS ANGELES vs. TAMPA BAY
Los Angeles is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Los Angeles's last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Los Angeles
Tampa Bay is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games

4:25 PM
NY JETS vs. KANSAS CITY
NY Jets are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games when playing Kansas City
NY Jets are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games
Kansas City is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 6 games when playing at home against NY Jets

4:25 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. INDIANAPOLIS
San Diego is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Indianapolis
San Diego is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games when playing on the road against Indianapolis
Indianapolis is 1-12 ATS in its last 13 games when playing at home against San Diego
Indianapolis is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games when playing San Diego

4:25 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. PHILADELPHIA
Pittsburgh is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Philadelphia is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home

8:30 PM
CHICAGO vs. DALLAS
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago's last 5 games when playing Dallas
Chicago is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
Dallas is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home
Dallas is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games


Monday, September 26

8:30 PM
ATLANTA vs. NEW ORLEANS
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 7 games when playing New Orleans
Atlanta is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against New Orleans
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Orleans's last 5 games at home
New Orleans is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta

 

[Can'tPickaWinner2]

NFL
Short Sheet

Week 3


Sun – Sept. 25

Denver at Cincinnati, 1:00 PM ET
Denver: 6-0 ATS as an underdog
Cincinnati: 31-49 ATS in home games in the first half of the season

Oakland at Tennessee, 1:00 PM ET
Oakland: 6-0 ATS as a road underdog
Tennessee: 1-8 ATS off a non-conference game

Arizona at Buffalo, 1:00 PM ET
Arizona: 3-12 ATS off a home blowout win by 21 points or more
Buffalo: 49-27 ATS after 2 or more consecutive losses against the spread

Baltimore at Jacksonville, 1:00 PM ET
Baltimore: 19-5 UNDER after 2 consecutive covers as a favorite
Jacksonville: 9-22 ATS in home games after gaining 75 or less rushing yards last game

Cleveland at Miami, 1:00 PM ET
Cleveland: 4-7 ATS after 2 or more consecutive losses
Miami: 15-32 ATS after a 2 game road trip

Washington at NY Giants, 1:00 PM ET
Washington: 14-28 ATS after gaining 300 or more passing yards in last game
New York: 61-39 ATS off a home win

Detroit at Green Bay, 1:00 PM ET
Detroit: 5-14 ATS off an extremely close home loss by 3 points or less
Green Bay: 10-2 ATS off a division game

Minnesota at Carolina, 1:00 PM ET
Minnesota: 8-1 ATS in road lined games
Carolina: 10-2 OVER after a win by 10 or more points

San Francisco at Seattle, 4:05 PM ET
San Francisco: 1-10 ATS in all games where the total is between 35.5 and 42
Seattle: 40-19 ATS after scoring 17 points or less in 2 straight games

Los Angeles at Tampa Bay, 4:05 PM ET
Los Angeles: 0-6 ATS in road games off a division game
Tampa Bay: 19-7 UNDER in home games against NFC West division opponents

Pittsburgh at Philadelphia, 4:25 PM ET
Pittsburgh: 10-2 UNDER in road games when playing with 6 or less days rest
Philadelphia: 0-7 ATS after 2 or more consecutive wins

NY Jets at Kansas City, 4:25 PM ET
New York: 0-6 ATS off 2 or more consecutive overs
Kansas City: 14-4 ATS off 1 or more consecutive unders

San Diego at Indianapolis, 4:25 PM ET
San Diego: 24-10 ATS in dome games
Indianapolis: 0-6 ATS in the first month of the season

Chicago at Dallas, 8:30 PM ET
Chicago: 25-12 UNDER in road games after gaining 99 or less rushing yards in 2 straight games
Dallas: 1-9 ATS in a home game where the total is between 42.5 and 49


Mon – Sept. 26

Atlanta at New Orleans, 8:30 PM ET
Atlanta: 8-1 ATS after allowing 6 or more yards/play in 2 consecutive games
New Orleans: 6-15 ATS as a favorite

 

[Can'tPickaWinner2]

NFL DUNKEL

Sunday, September 25

Chicago @ Dallas

Game 487-488
September 25, 2016 @ 8:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago
126.512
Dallas
130.609
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Dallas
by 4
40
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Dallas
by 7 1/2
45
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago
(+7 1/2); Under

San Diego @ Indianapolis

Game 485-486
September 25, 2016 @ 4:25 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Diego
132.822
Indianapolis
131.300
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Diego
by 1 1/2
58
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Indianapolis
by 3
51 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
San Diego
(+3); Over

NY Jets @ Kansas City

Game 483-484
September 25, 2016 @ 4:25 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Jets
137.098
Kansas City
134.505
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Jets
by 2 1/2
48
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Kansas City
by 3
42 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
NY Jets
(+3); Over

Pittsburgh @ Philadelphia

Game 481-482
September 25, 2016 @ 4:25 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Pittsburgh
140.087
Philadelphia
133.008
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 7
44
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
by 3 1/2
46 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(-3 1/2); Under

Los Angeles @ Tampa Bay

Game 479-480
September 25, 2016 @ 4:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Los Angeles
126.478
Tampa Bay
134.996
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 8 1/2
35
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
by 5
42
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(-5); Under

San Francisco @ Seattle

Game 477-478
September 25, 2016 @ 4:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Francisco
128.828
Seattle
136.039
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Seattle
by 7
46
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Seattle
by 9 1/2
40
Dunkel Pick:
San Francisco
(+9 1/2); Over

Minnesota @ Carolina

Game 475-476
September 25, 2016 @ 1:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
133.811
Carolina
144.334
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Carolina
by 10 1/2
49
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Carolina
by 7
43
Dunkel Pick:
Carolina
(-7); Over

Detroit @ Green Bay

Game 473-474
September 25, 2016 @ 1:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
130.464
Green Bay
133.309
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Green Bay
by 3
44
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Green Bay
by 8
48
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
(+8); Under

Washington @ NY Giants

Game 471-472
September 25, 2016 @ 1:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
134.280
NY Giants
132.275
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 2
41
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Giants
by 4 1/2
46 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(+4 1/2); Under

Cleveland @ Miami

Game 469-470
September 25, 2016 @ 1:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
118.591
Miami
132.060
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 13 1/2
37
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Miami
by 9 1/2
42 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(-9 1/2); Under

Baltimore @ Jacksonville

Game 467-468
September 25, 2016 @ 1:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Baltimore
128.049
Jacksonville
130.884
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Jacksonville
by 3
42
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Baltimore
by 1
47 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Jacksonville
(+1); Under

Arizona @ Buffalo

Game 465-466
September 25, 2016 @ 1:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
140.299
Buffalo
133.384
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona
by 7
43
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona
by 3 1/2
47
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona
(-3 1/2); Under

Oakland @ Tennessee

Game 463-464
September 25, 2016 @ 1:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oakland
128.766
Tennessee
127.044
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oakland
by 1 1/2
52
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tennessee
by 1 1/2
46 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Oakland
(+1 1/2); Over

Denver @ Cincinnati

Game 461-462
September 25, 2016 @ 1:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Denver
132.877
Cincinnati
138.459
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cincinnati
by 5 1/2
46
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cincinnati
by 3
41
Dunkel Pick:
Cincinnati
(-3); Over


Monday, September 26

Atlanta @ New Orleans

Game 489-490
September 26, 2016 @ 8:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
128.622
New Orleans
135.518
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
New Orleans
by 7
57
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
New Orleans
by 3
53 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
New Orleans
(-3); Over

 

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Preview: Minnesota at Carolina

When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, September 25, 2016
Where: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina


The Minnesota Vikings are undefeated in spite of one potentially devastating injury, but they might have a tougher time surviving the latest blows to their offense. The Vikings – minus star running back Adrian Peterson – put their unblemished record on the line when they travel to face the Carolina Panthers on Sunday.



Peterson will miss three-to-four months after needing surgery to repair a torn meniscus and tackle Matt Kalil was placed on injured reserve, further depleting a Vikings offense that already lost quarterback Teddy Bridgewater to a season-ending knee injury in the preseason. The key matchup, though, likely will be Minnesota’s stout defense against reigning MVP Cam Newton and Carolina’s potent offense. There was some speculation as to whether the game would be played in Charlotte in light of violent protests in the city that erupted on Tuesday night, but the NFL announced it plans to go forward with the game, a decision Panthers linebacker Thomas Davis supports. “This game absolutely should be played Sunday,” Davis told reporters. “I look at football as a way of bringing people together. This is a tough time right now in our community and our city, and we need something that’s going to bring people together with all that’s going on right now.”

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



ABOUT THE VIKINGS (2-0): Quarterback Sam Bradford was excellent in his Vikings debut, completing 22-of-31 passes for 286 yards and two touchdowns in last week’s 17-14 win over Green Bay. The question is whether or not he will have the same success without Peterson, whose workload falls to Jerick McKinnon and Matt Asiata. The Vikings might have to lean even more on a defense that has forced three turnovers in each of the first two games and kept both opponents well under 100 yards rushing.

ABOUT THE PANTHERS (1-1): Carolina had some trouble putting away San Francisco in last week’s 46-27 victory, as the Panthers rolled up 529 yards but also committed four turnovers. Running back Jonathan Stewart is sidelined by a hamstring injury, meaning Fozzy Whittaker and Cameron Artis-Payne will pick up the slack for the league’s leading rushing attack. The defense has been excellent when it isn’t hurt by poor field position resulting from turnovers, as Carolina ranks seventh in total defense but 20th in scoring defense.



EXTRA POINTS

1. Carolina has won 14 straight home games.

2. Minnesota WR Stefon Diggs’ 285 receiving yards are the second-most through two games in Vikings history, trailing only Gene Washington’s 324 in 1969.

3. Newton has accounted for 20 touchdowns (17 passing, three rushing) in his last five home games.



PREDICTION: Panthers 23, Vikings 16

 

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Preview: Arizona at Buffalo

When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, September 25, 2016
Where: New Era Field, Orchard Park, New York


While opening the season with back-to-back losses cost Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Greg Roman his job, another such loss result could bring down the heat on head coach Rex Ryan. With their playoff hopes already fading, the Bills look for their first win of the season when they host the Arizona Cardinals, who routed Tampa Bay 40-7 a week ago.



Sans Roman, Ryan pledged to ditch the ground-and-pound approach for an aerial attack this week, but the deposed coordinator seemed to be merely a scapegoat for the Bills' struggles as Buffalo piled up the points in a 37-31 loss to the New York Jets last week. For the past two seasons, Ryan's defense continues to be the biggest problem and it allowed 493 yards in last week's loss. Regarded as a Super Bowl contender, Arizona rebounded from its last-second loss against New England in its opener to dismantle Jameis Winston and the Bucs last week. The Cardinals picked off Winston four times, two of them by Marcus Cooper, and Carson Palmer threw three scoring passes despite sitting out most of the fourth quarter.

TV: 1 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Cardinals -4. O/U: 47



ABOUT THE CARDINALS (1-1): Cooper, the NFC Defensive Player of the Week, was expected to split time with rookie Brandon William,s but he played the entire way after his dominant effort last week and seems to have won the job. That gives the Cardinals undoubtedly one of the deepest defensive backfields in the league with Cooper alongside such stars as Tyrann Mathieu and Patrick Peterson. Despite the 40 points last week, head coach Bruce Arians wasn't happy with his offense. "The score doesn't indicate, I don't think, how poorly we played offensively."

ABOUT THE BILLS (0-2): Quarterback Tyrod Taylor connected on touchdown passes of 84 and 71 yards in last Thursday's loss to the Jets but he still ranks in the middle of the pack in most other passing categories. His top threat, Sammy Watkins, has just six catches for 63 yards on the season while battling a foot injury. Running back LeSean McCoy has also been inconsistent in the backfield with 117 yards and one score over the first two weeks. The Bills rank 22nd in the league in total defense, which is supposed to be Ryan's strength, but are 3-0 all-time against the Cardinals at home.



EXTRA POINTS

1. Buffalo WR Marquise Goodwin, who torched Jets DB Darrelle Revis for an 84-yard TD last week, is probable (concussion), as is Watkins (foot).

2. Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald has 16 catches for 162 yards and tied for the NFL lead with three receiving TDs.

3. Cardinals DT Robert Nkemdiche will be a game-time decision with an ankle injury.



PREDICTION: Cardinals 28, Bills 24

 

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Preview: Minnesota at Carolina

When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, September 25, 2016
Where: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina


The Minnesota Vikings are undefeated in spite of one potentially devastating injury, but they might have a tougher time surviving the latest blows to their offense. The Vikings – minus star running back Adrian Peterson – put their unblemished record on the line when they travel to face the Carolina Panthers on Sunday.



Peterson will miss three-to-four months after needing surgery to repair a torn meniscus and tackle Matt Kalil was placed on injured reserve, further depleting a Vikings offense that already lost quarterback Teddy Bridgewater to a season-ending knee injury in the preseason. The key matchup, though, likely will be Minnesota’s stout defense against reigning MVP Cam Newton and Carolina’s potent offense. There was some speculation as to whether the game would be played in Charlotte in light of violent protests in the city that erupted on Tuesday night, but the NFL announced it plans to go forward with the game, a decision Panthers linebacker Thomas Davis supports. “This game absolutely should be played Sunday,” Davis told reporters. “I look at football as a way of bringing people together. This is a tough time right now in our community and our city, and we need something that’s going to bring people together with all that’s going on right now.”

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



ABOUT THE VIKINGS (2-0): Quarterback Sam Bradford was excellent in his Vikings debut, completing 22-of-31 passes for 286 yards and two touchdowns in last week’s 17-14 win over Green Bay. The question is whether or not he will have the same success without Peterson, whose workload falls to Jerick McKinnon and Matt Asiata. The Vikings might have to lean even more on a defense that has forced three turnovers in each of the first two games and kept both opponents well under 100 yards rushing.

ABOUT THE PANTHERS (1-1): Carolina had some trouble putting away San Francisco in last week’s 46-27 victory, as the Panthers rolled up 529 yards but also committed four turnovers. Running back Jonathan Stewart is sidelined by a hamstring injury, meaning Fozzy Whittaker and Cameron Artis-Payne will pick up the slack for the league’s leading rushing attack. The defense has been excellent when it isn’t hurt by poor field position resulting from turnovers, as Carolina ranks seventh in total defense but 20th in scoring defense.



EXTRA POINTS

1. Carolina has won 14 straight home games.

2. Minnesota WR Stefon Diggs’ 285 receiving yards are the second-most through two games in Vikings history, trailing only Gene Washington’s 324 in 1969.

3. Newton has accounted for 20 touchdowns (17 passing, three rushing) in his last five home games.



PREDICTION: Panthers 23, Vikings 16

 

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Preview: Denver at Cincinnati

When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, September 25, 2016
Where: Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio

The reigning Super Bowl champion Denver Broncos look to remain among the NFL's unbeaten when they visit the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. Denver enters Week 3 as one of eight teams to begin the season with two victories, but the number of undefeated clubs decreased by one as Houston fell to New England on Thursday night.

While Trevor Siemian hasn't made Broncos fans forget Peyton Manning in his first year under center, the team's defense has been stellar, yielding an average of 293 yards per game while tying Seattle for the first in the league with 4.4 allowed per play. Von Miller has been a major contributor to those numbers as he leads the NFL with four sacks, including three - and a forced fumble - in last week's victory over Indianapolis en route to being named the AFC Defensive Player of the Week. Cincinnati will be playing its first game at home after opening the season with a road victory over the New York Jets and a loss at Pittsburgh. The Bengals will be relying on their offense, which is averaging 396.5 yards per game, and Andy Dalton, who leads the league with 732 passing yards.

TV: 1 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Bengals -3.5. O/U: 41

ABOUT THE BRONCOS (2-0): Denver's suffocating defense suffered a big loss as DeMarcus Ware will miss Sunday's contest after undergoing surgery to have plates inserted in the broken forearm he suffered against the Colts last week. The outside linebacker is expected to miss four-to-six weeks, but defensive coordinator Wade Phillips told reporters he hopes to have Ware back for the Broncos' game at Tampa Bay next week. Cornerback Aqib Talib has returned nine interceptions for touchdowns in his career, which has him tied for fourth place on the NFL's all-time list.

ABOUT THE BENGALS (1-1): Cincinnati will need to shore up against the run as it enters the contest last in the league with an average of 138 rushing yards allowed, although it has yet to surrender a touchdown on the ground. Giovani Bernard was Dalton's favorite target last week, making a career-high nine catches out of the backfield while recording his second 100-yard receiving performance in the NFL. Tight end Tyler Eifert, who has yet to play this season due to an ankle injury, participated in practice on a limited basis Wednesday but likely will miss the game against Denver.

EXTRA POINTS

1. The Broncos have won five of the last six meetings, including a 20-17 overtime victory at home on Dec. 28.

2. Cincinnati entered Week 3 leading the NFL with 13 passes of 20 or more yards.

3. Denver signed NT Kyle Peko to the practice squad and waived S Ryan Murphy.

PREDICTION: Bengals 27, Broncos 17

 

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Preview: Detroit at Green Bay

When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, September 25, 2016
Where: Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin

Once upon a time, Aaron Rodgers recorded passer ratings of at least 100 more consistently than any quarterback in league history. That's no longer the case for Rodgers, who will look to end a 12-game streak of sub-100 passer ratings when the Green Bay Packers face the NFC North rival Detroit Lions on Sunday in their home opener.

Rodgers is the only quarterback to register a 100-plus passer rating in six consecutive seasons, but he has failed to hit triple digits in a game since Week 6 of 2015. One person not buying into the talk of Rodgers' demise is Lions coach Jim Caldwell. “I know often times that people like to criticize, but let me just tell you something: The guy is phenomenal," Caldwell said. "The guy has talent coming out of his ears. He can make every throw. He can run. He’s just a great leader. What are you talking about? He’s exceptional.” Quarterback Matt Stafford and Detroit's pass-happy offense will test a Green Bay defense that was singed in the air by the Vikings last week. The Lions ended a 24-year losing streak at Lambeau Field with an 18-16 win last November, but the Packers avenged that defeat with a 27-23 victory at Detroit 2 1/2 weeks later.

TV: 1 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Packers -7.5. O/U: 47.5

ABOUT THE LIONS (1-1): While Detroit's offense has relied primarily on the passing game, Stafford will be facing a larger burden after starting running back Ameer Abdullah underwent foot surgery and was placed on injured reserve. Theo Riddick will get first crack at taking over as the lead back, although he has thrived in more of a pass-catching role, tying for the league lead among running backs in 2015 with 80 receptions. Free-agent signee Marvin Jones has been Stafford's top target through two games and hauled in eight catches for 118 yards in last week's 16-15 home loss to Tennessee. The defense is hurting with three linemen and three linebackers all sitting out practice Wednesday.

ABOUT THE PACKERS (1-1): The popular school of thought was that Rodgers would return to his MVP level with the return of top wide receiver Jordy Nelson after missing the entire 2015 season, but he has thrown for a combined 412 yards and has a completing percentage of 57.1 over the first two games. Nelson has a touchdown reception in each of the first two games, but he and fellow wideout Randall Cobb are each averaging under 10 yards on 11 catches apiece. Eddie Lacy is averaging 4.3 yards on 26 carries, but Green Bay's biggest concern is a pass defense that is surrendering 277 yards and is expected to be without starting cornerback Sam Shields on Sunday due to a concussion.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Rodgers is 11-3 against the Lions but has not thrown for 300 yards since the home loss to Detroit on Nov. 15.

2. Stafford has at least two touchdowns passes in the last three meetings versus Green Bay.

3. Lacy has rushed for 199 yards in the last two home matchups against Detroit.

PREDICTION: Packers 27, Lions 20

 

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Preview: Baltimore at Jacksonville

When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, September 25, 2016
Where: EverBank Field, Jacksonville, Florida

The Baltimore Ravens might want to thank the schedule-makers for their 2-0 start to the season with their victories coming against winless Buffalo and Cleveland. Things could a bit tougher this week when the Ravens play their second straight road game with a visit to the Jacksonville Jaguars, who are also winless on the season.

The Ravens spotted the Browns a 20-0 first-quarter lead before a blocked extra point that was returned for two points turned the tide in what became a 25-20 victory. Knocking out Cleveland starting quarterback Josh McCown also aided the comeback a week ago as Baltimore improved to 2-0 for the first time since the 2009 season. Jacksonville played well in its season-opening loss against Green Bay but then took a couple steps back last week in a blowout loss at San Diego. The Jaguars, seeking their first playoff berth since 2007, are just 12-38 in coach Gus Bradley's three-plus seasons with the team.

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

ABOUT THE RAVENS (2-0): Almost an afterthought as an offseason acquisition, wide receiver Mike Wallace has scored all three of Baltimore's touchdowns in the first two weeks of the season. The Ravens, however, have received little from their running game (23rd in NFL) with Justin Forsett and Terrance West combining for 152 yards on 47 carries with no scores. "Everybody wants to be pretty, but maybe we’re just not that pretty," coach John Harbaugh said. "But we’re tough."

ABOUT THE JAGUARS (0-2): Quarterback Blake Bortles was one of the league's top passers last year but put up most of his gaudy numbers playing from behind. Last week was no different as Bortles had no touchdowns and three turnovers through three quarters as Jacksonville trailed 35-0. The Jaguars are tied for 28th in the league, allowing 32.5 points a game, and they could be missing cornerback Prince Amukamara (hamstring) and strong safety Johnathan Cyprien (knee/triceps). Running back Chris Ivory (medical issue) returned to practice this week for the first time since Sept. 9 and will be a big boost to the ground game if fit.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Jacksonville beat Baltimore last season when K Jason Myers connected on a 53-yard field goal on an un-timed play following a controversial penalty on the Ravens.

2. Jacksonville added starting C Brandon Linder (doubtful) to a long list of injuries that includes two of its starting three cornerbacks.

3. Ravens LB Elvis Dumervil (foot) expects to make his season debut on Sunday.

PREDICTION: Jaguars 27, Ravens 13

 

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Preview: Detroit at Green Bay

When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, September 25, 2016
Where: Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin

Once upon a time, Aaron Rodgers recorded passer ratings of at least 100 more consistently than any quarterback in league history. That's no longer the case for Rodgers, who will look to end a 12-game streak of sub-100 passer ratings when the Green Bay Packers face the NFC North rival Detroit Lions on Sunday in their home opener.

Rodgers is the only quarterback to register a 100-plus passer rating in six consecutive seasons, but he has failed to hit triple digits in a game since Week 6 of 2015. One person not buying into the talk of Rodgers' demise is Lions coach Jim Caldwell. “I know often times that people like to criticize, but let me just tell you something: The guy is phenomenal," Caldwell said. "The guy has talent coming out of his ears. He can make every throw. He can run. He’s just a great leader. What are you talking about? He’s exceptional.” Quarterback Matt Stafford and Detroit's pass-happy offense will test a Green Bay defense that was singed in the air by the Vikings last week. The Lions ended a 24-year losing streak at Lambeau Field with an 18-16 win last November, but the Packers avenged that defeat with a 27-23 victory at Detroit 2 1/2 weeks later.

TV: 1 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Packers -7.5. O/U: 47.5

ABOUT THE LIONS (1-1): While Detroit's offense has relied primarily on the passing game, Stafford will be facing a larger burden after starting running back Ameer Abdullah underwent foot surgery and was placed on injured reserve. Theo Riddick will get first crack at taking over as the lead back, although he has thrived in more of a pass-catching role, tying for the league lead among running backs in 2015 with 80 receptions. Free-agent signee Marvin Jones has been Stafford's top target through two games and hauled in eight catches for 118 yards in last week's 16-15 home loss to Tennessee. The defense is hurting with three linemen and three linebackers all sitting out practice Wednesday.

ABOUT THE PACKERS (1-1): The popular school of thought was that Rodgers would return to his MVP level with the return of top wide receiver Jordy Nelson after missing the entire 2015 season, but he has thrown for a combined 412 yards and has a completing percentage of 57.1 over the first two games. Nelson has a touchdown reception in each of the first two games, but he and fellow wideout Randall Cobb are each averaging under 10 yards on 11 catches apiece. Eddie Lacy is averaging 4.3 yards on 26 carries, but Green Bay's biggest concern is a pass defense that is surrendering 277 yards and is expected to be without starting cornerback Sam Shields on Sunday due to a concussion.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Rodgers is 11-3 against the Lions but has not thrown for 300 yards since the home loss to Detroit on Nov. 15.

2. Stafford has at least two touchdowns passes in the last three meetings versus Green Bay.

3. Lacy has rushed for 199 yards in the last two home matchups against Detroit.

PREDICTION: Packers 27, Lions 20