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[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Preview: Chicago at Kansas City.[/FONT]


After eking out their first win last week, the Chicago Bears hope to make it two in a row when they travel to Kansas City to face the struggling Chiefs on Sunday. It’s the first of back-to-back road games for the Bears, who were blanked 26-0 at Seattle in their first contest away from home this season, while the Chiefs have lost three straight – the last two on the road.

Both teams need a dose of victory to keep their playoff hopes healthy after 1-3 starts, and the Bears bring in some positive momentum after a 22-20 home win over Oakland. “Winning has cured more ills than penicillin, and winning just feels better,” Bears defensive coordinator Vic Fangio told reporters. The teams haven’t met since 2011, and Chicago hasn’t visited Kansas City since 2003, but Bears coach John Fox is a familiar foe for the Chiefs from his years in Denver. The former Broncos coach is 9-1 lifetime against Kansas City.

TV: 1 p.m. ET, Fox. LINE: Chiefs -9. O/U: 45



ABOUT THE BEARS (1-3): Chicago finally broke through last week when Jay Cutler led a game-winning drive that concluded with Robbie Gould’s 49-yard field goal in the final seconds. Cutler (hamstring) is expected to play despite being limited in practice this week, but top receiver Alshon Jeffery (hamstring) could miss his fourth straight game. The defense turned in its best effort of the season last week, holding the Raiders to 243 total yards and allowing fewer than 100 on the ground for the first time.
ABOUT THE CHIEFS (1-3): Kansas City failed to find the end zone in last week’s 36-21 loss at Cincinnati, settling for seven field goals from Cairo Santos. The Chiefs did manage a season-high 461 total yards, including a career-best 348 through the air by Alex Smith, but the defense endured a second straight rough week. Kansas City has allowed an average of 446.5 total yards the last two games and ranks 28th against the pass.



EXTRA POINTS
1. Seven of the 11 all-time meetings between the teams have been decided by seven points or fewer.
2. Cutler needs five touchdown passes to pass Sid Luckman (137) for the most in team history.
3. Chiefs WR Jeremy Maclin has topped 140 receiving yards in consecutive games.


[h=3]ATS Trends[/h]
Chicago

  1. Bears are 13-27-1 ATS in their last 41 games overall.
  2. Bears are 6-13 ATS in their last 19 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
  3. Bears are 5-11 ATS in their last 16 games on grass.
  4. Bears are 4-11 ATS in their last 15 games following a ATS win.
  5. Bears are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a S.U. win.
  6. Bears are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
  7. Bears are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games in October.
  8. Bears are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games.
  9. Bears are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 250 total yards in their previous game.
  10. Bears are 1-8-1 ATS in their last 10 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.

Kansas City

  1. Chiefs are 5-1 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
  2. Chiefs are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 home games.
  3. Chiefs are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
  4. Chiefs are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games overall.
  5. Chiefs are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
  6. Chiefs are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
  7. Chiefs are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after allowing more than 30 points in their previous game.

[h=3]OU Trends[/h]
Chicago

  1. Under is 7-0 in Bears last 7 vs. a team with a losing record.
  2. Over is 7-1 in Bears last 8 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
  3. Under is 5-1 in Bears last 6 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
  4. Under is 4-1 in Bears last 5 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
  5. Over is 22-6 in Bears last 28 games following a S.U. win.
  6. Over is 7-2 in Bears last 9 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
  7. Over is 18-6 in Bears last 24 road games.
  8. Under is 5-2 in Bears last 7 games overall.
  9. Over is 17-7 in Bears last 24 games following a ATS win.

Kansas City

  1. Over is 4-0 in Chiefs last 4 games overall.
  2. Over is 4-0 in Chiefs last 4 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
  3. Over is 4-0 in Chiefs last 4 games following a SU loss of more than 14 points.
  4. Under is 5-1 in Chiefs last 6 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
  5. Under is 15-4 in Chiefs last 19 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
  6. Over is 6-2 in Chiefs last 8 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
  7. Under is 18-7-1 in Chiefs last 26 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
  8. Over is 5-2 in Chiefs last 7 vs. a team with a losing record.
  9. Under is 5-2 in Chiefs last 7 games in October.
  10. Under is 14-6 in Chiefs last 20 games after allowing more than 30 points in their previous game.
  11. Under is 27-12 in Chiefs last 39 home games.
  12. Under is 25-12-1 in Chiefs last 38 games following a ATS loss.

[h=3]Head to Head[/h]

  1. Under is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings.
  2. Underdog is 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
  3. Road team is 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
  4. Bears are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 meetings.
 
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Preview: Seattle at Cincinnati.

The Cincinnati Bengals are among five teams with a 4-0 record, but they will face their toughest test to date when the Seattle Seahawks pay a visit on Sunday afternoon. Coming off an impressive 36-21 thumping of the Kansas City Chiefs a week ago, Cincinnati is seeking its third 5-0 start in franchise history - and the first since 1988.

The Bengals are making no secret that they are viewing Sunday's game as a measuring stick against a Seattle team that has made back-to-back Super Bowl appearances. "We’ve been on the Seahawks since February," Cincinnati coach Marvin Lewis said. "They set a standard that we would like to play to." Seattle has won two in a row - both at home - after escaping with a controversial 13-10 victory over Detroit on Monday in a game marred by a blown officiating call in the end zone. Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch missed practice Thursday and could be a game-time decision.

TV: 1 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Bengals -3. O/U: 43

ABOUT THE SEAHAWKS (2-2): Safety Kam Chancellor, who sat out the first two games in a contact holdout, made a game-saving play Monday night by punching the ball loose at the goal line as Seattle has yielded 10 points since his return. Quarterback Russell Wilson has been under siege, getting sacked six times Monday night and 18 times on the season while directing an offense that has produced only five touchdowns in four games. Thomas Rawls got the start in place of Lynch last week and was held to 47 yards on 18 carries one week after putting up 104 yards on 16 attempts.

ABOUT THE BENGALS (4-0): Quarterback Andy Dalton has been maligned for his failure to win a playoff game but he has been superb in Cincinnati's perfect start, throwing for 1,187 yards with nine touchdowns against only one interception. Wideout A.J. Green has 17 receptions for 309 yards and a pair of touchdowns over the past two games while Tyler Eifert is an emerging force at tight end, complementing the running back tandem of Jeremy Hill and Giovani Bernard. The Bengals rank sixth in the league against the run (85.8 yards) and recorded five sacks in last week's win.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Dalton is bidding to become the first QB in history to post a passer rating of at least 115 in the first five games of the season.

2. Wilson has shredded AFC opponents for 24 touchdowns versus only five interceptions.

3. Cincinnati is second in the league with seven rushing touchdowns.


ATS Trends

Seattle

  1. Seahawks are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game.
  2. Seahawks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games in Week 5.
  3. Seahawks are 11-3 ATS in their last 14 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
  4. Seahawks are 35-15-1 ATS in their last 51 games on fieldturf.
  5. Seahawks are 17-8 ATS in their last 25 games following a ATS loss.
  6. Seahawks are 18-39-1 ATS in their last 58 games in October.
  7. Seahawks are 1-3-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
  8. Seahawks are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
  9. Seahawks are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a S.U. win.

Cincinnati

  1. Bengals are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a S.U. win.
  2. Bengals are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS win.
  3. Bengals are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games overall.
  4. Bengals are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
  5. Bengals are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games on fieldturf.
  6. Bengals are 17-5-1 ATS in their last 23 home games.
  7. Bengals are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games following a SU win of more than 14 points.
  8. Bengals are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
  9. Bengals are 7-3-1 ATS in their last 11 games in Week 5.
  10. Bengals are 20-9-1 ATS in their last 30 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
  11. Bengals are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games after scoring more than 30 points in their previous game.

OU Trends

Seattle

  1. Over is 4-1 in Seahawks last 5 games following a S.U. win.
  2. Under is 5-2 in Seahawks last 7 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game.
  3. Under is 5-2 in Seahawks last 7 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
  4. Under is 5-2 in Seahawks last 7 games on fieldturf.

Cincinnati

  1. Under is 7-1 in Bengals last 8 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
  2. Under is 22-5-1 in Bengals last 28 games after scoring more than 30 points in their previous game.
  3. Over is 7-2 in Bengals last 9 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
  4. Under is 20-6-1 in Bengals last 27 games following a SU win of more than 14 points.
  5. Over is 16-5-1 in Bengals last 22 games in October.
  6. Over is 6-2 in Bengals last 8 home games.
  7. Over is 5-2 in Bengals last 7 games following a S.U. win.

Head to Head


  1. Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
  2. Seahawks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
 
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Preview: Washington at Atlanta.

Julio Jones has been putting up video game-like numbers while running roughshod over the NFL this season. The stud receiver looks to continue his dominating campaign on Sunday as the Atlanta Falcons attempt to improve to 5-0 for the second time in four years when they host the Washington Redskins.

"If you create a player on Madden, that's him," Redskins cornerback Will Blackmon said of Jones, who leads the NFL with 38 catches while his 478 yards receiving ties him with Pittsburgh's Antonio Brown for top honors. Jones isn't the only Falcon clicking on all cylinders -- running back Devonta Freeman recorded his second straight three-touchdown performance in a 48-21 rout of Houston last week. While Atlanta shares the NFC South lead with Carolina (4-0), Washington moved into a three-way tie atop the NFC East with a 23-20 triumph over Philadelphia. Kirk Cousins connected with Pierre Garcon on a 4-yard touchdown pass with 26 seconds remaining to pull out the victory.

TV: 1 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Falcons -7.5. O/U: 48

ABOUT THE REDSKINS (2-2): Garcon, who shares the team lead with 24 receptions with tight end Jordan Reed, had seven catches for 129 yards in the last meeting between the teams - Atlanta's 27-26 win on Dec. 15, 2013. Reed hasn't practiced due to a concussion, wideout DeSean Jackson (hamstring) remained limited for the second straight day and cornerback Chris Cullivan is also in limbo despite an MRI exam revealing no damage to his left knee. "It's something (Culliver) has to deal with from a pain standpoint," Redskins coach Jay Gruden told ESPN.

ABOUT THE FALCONS (4-0): While Jones receives much of the fanfare - and for good reason - Leonard Hankerson has supplanted Roddy White as Matt Ryan's next favorite target in the potent offense. The 26-year-old Hankerson reeled in six receptions for 103 yards and a touchdown last week versus the Texans and faces the team with which he spent his first three seasons in the NFL. The franchise's all-time leading receiver, White had a cordial conversation with coach Dan Quinn regarding his role on Thursday after being limited to just two catches for eight yards in the last three games.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Washington RB Alfred Morris has a team-leading 261 yards, but is averaging just 46.7 over the last three contests.

2. Atlanta rookie RB Tevin Coleman (fractured rib) has been limited in practice this week.

3. The Redskins have allowed the fourth-fewest total yards per contest (288) while the Falcons rank 28th overall (390.5).


[h=3]ATS Trends[/h]
Washington

  1. Redskins are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
  2. Redskins are 11-5 ATS in their last 16 games in Week 5.
  3. Redskins are 9-19 ATS in their last 28 vs. NFC.
  4. Redskins are 5-12 ATS in their last 17 games overall.
  5. Redskins are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
  6. Redskins are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
  7. Redskins are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games.
  8. Redskins are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 games following a S.U. win.
  9. Redskins are 2-12 ATS in their last 14 games following a ATS win.
  10. Redskins are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games on fieldturf.

Atlanta

  1. Falcons are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a S.U. win.
  2. Falcons are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games overall.
  3. Falcons are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games on fieldturf.
  4. Falcons are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 vs. NFC.
  5. Falcons are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
  6. Falcons are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
  7. Falcons are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
  8. Falcons are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games after scoring more than 30 points in their previous game.
  9. Falcons are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games following a SU win of more than 14 points.

[h=3]OU Trends[/h]
Washington

  1. Over is 6-0 in Redskins last 6 games following a ATS win.
  2. Under is 7-0 in Redskins last 7 games in Week 5.
  3. Under is 5-1 in Redskins last 6 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
  4. Over is 4-1 in Redskins last 5 games following a S.U. win.
  5. Over is 4-1 in Redskins last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
  6. Under is 20-8-1 in Redskins last 29 games in October.
  7. Under is 7-3 in Redskins last 10 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.

Atlanta

  1. Under is 5-1 in Falcons last 6 games in October.
  2. Under is 4-1 in Falcons last 5 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
  3. Under is 4-1 in Falcons last 5 vs. NFC.
  4. Under is 4-1 in Falcons last 5 games in Week 5.
  5. Under is 8-3 in Falcons last 11 games after scoring more than 30 points in their previous game.
  6. Under is 5-2 in Falcons last 7 games overall.
  7. Under is 5-2 in Falcons last 7 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
  8. Under is 5-2 in Falcons last 7 games on fieldturf.
  9. Under is 46-19-3 in Falcons last 68 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.

[h=3]Head to Head[/h]

  1. Road team is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
 
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Preview: Jacksonville at Tampa Bay.

Both teams hope to snap two-game losing streaks when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers host the Jacksonville Jaguars in a rare matchup of the in-state foes on Sunday. It’s a matchup of young quarterbacks, with second-year signal-caller Blake Bortles leading Jacksonville and rookie Jameis Winston at the helm of Tampa Bay’s offense.



Jacksonville is playing its third straight road game and looking to bounce back from a tough 16-13 overtime loss at Indianapolis in which Jaguars kicker Jason Myers missed potential game-winning field goals at the end of regulation and in overtime. “We have to learn (to finish), and it’s right there in our grips,” Jaguars coach Gus Bradley told reporters. “We just didn’t finish. … I’m not concerned about it, because I think this team in that locker room, they know what it takes.” Tampa Bay has to learn to minimize mistakes of its own after outgaining Carolina 411-244 but committing five turnovers in a 37-23 home loss last week. The Jaguars have won four straight meetings and lead the all-time series 4-1.
TV: 1 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Buccaneers -3. O/U: 42



ABOUT THE JAGUARS (1-3): Bortles has shown improvement from his rookie season and developed a strong rapport with second-year receivers Allen Robinson and Allen Hurns. Running back T.J. Yeldon has added another element to the offense, leading all NFL rookies with 259 rushing yards after putting up 105 last week. The defense has been much improved, too, especially against the run – the Jaguars are holding opponents to an NFL-low 3.1 yards per carry.
ABOUT THE BUCCANEERS (1-3): Winston passed for a season-high 287 yards last week but also threw four interceptions. Winston could be asked to do more this week if the Jaguars choose to stack the box with their stout run defense and take away the running game led by Doug Martin. The Bucs have been excellent against the pass but have had difficulty stopping the run, ranking 30th in the league by allowing 136.8 yards per game.



EXTRA POINTS
1. The Jaguars have not allowed a 100-yard rusher in 15 of their last 16 road games, including five straight.
2. The Buccaneers have recorded a takeaway in 11 straight contests, their longest streak since a 13-game run spanning the 2009 and 2010 seasons.
3. Jacksonville is one of three teams in the league who have not scored a rushing touchdown.


[h=3]ATS Trends[/h]
Jacksonville

  1. Jaguars are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a S.U. loss.
  2. Jaguars are 4-0 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
  3. Jaguars are 6-0-1 ATS in their last 7 games after scoring less than 15 points in their previous game.
  4. Jaguars are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
  5. Jaguars are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games overall.
  6. Jaguars are 5-12 ATS in their last 17 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
  7. Jaguars are 8-20 ATS in their last 28 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
  8. Jaguars are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
  9. Jaguars are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games in Week 5.

Tampa Bay

  1. Buccaneers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS loss.
  2. Buccaneers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 250 total yards in their previous game.
  3. Buccaneers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing less than 150 yards passing in their previous game.
  4. Buccaneers are 15-37-1 ATS in their last 53 home games.
  5. Buccaneers are 5-13 ATS in their last 18 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
  6. Buccaneers are 6-20 ATS in their last 26 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
  7. Buccaneers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games on grass.
  8. Buccaneers are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games in October.

[h=3]OU Trends[/h]
Jacksonville

  1. Under is 5-0 in Jaguars last 5 games in October.
  2. Under is 6-1 in Jaguars last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
  3. Over is 4-1 in Jaguars last 5 games in Week 5.
  4. Under is 9-3 in Jaguars last 12 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
  5. Over is 8-3 in Jaguars last 11 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
  6. Under is 5-2 in Jaguars last 7 games following a ATS win.

Tampa Bay

  1. Under is 5-0 in Buccaneers last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
  2. Over is 4-0 in Buccaneers last 4 games in Week 5.
  3. Under is 11-1 in Buccaneers last 12 vs. a team with a losing record.
  4. Under is 10-1 in Buccaneers last 11 games following a double-digit loss at home.
  5. Over is 9-1 in Buccaneers last 10 games in October.
  6. Under is 7-1 in Buccaneers last 8 games following a ATS loss.
  7. Under is 10-2 in Buccaneers last 12 games on grass.
  8. Under is 5-1 in Buccaneers last 6 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
  9. Under is 9-2 in Buccaneers last 11 games following a S.U. loss.
  10. Under is 11-3 in Buccaneers last 14 games overall.
  11. Under is 5-2 in Buccaneers last 7 games after allowing more than 30 points in their previous game.
  12. Under is 5-2 in Buccaneers last 7 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
  13. Under is 5-2 in Buccaneers last 7 home games.

[h=3]Head to Head[/h]

  1. Jaguars are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
  2. Underdog is 5-0 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
 
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Preview: New Orleans at Philadelphia.

Two of the league's most disappointing teams will square off Sunday when the Philadelphia Eagles host the New Orleans Saints in a matchup that could doom the postseason hopes of the loser. The Eagles suffered a last-second loss at Washington 23-20 last week to fall to 1-3 while New Orleans earned its first victory by outlasting Dallas in overtime 26-20.

Philadelphia's offense, and the running game in particular, has been unable to get untracked, leading coach Chip Kelly to point the finger at himself this week. “I’ve got to do a better job play calling,” Kelly said. "We’re not successful on first and second down. We haven’t been successful in the first half of games.” Drew Brees returned from a shoulder injury to become the fifth quarterback to throw 400 career touchdown passes and it was a memorable one. Brees connected on an 80-yard scoring strike to C.J. Spiller on the first play of overtime as the Saints avoided an 0-4 start.

TV: 1 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Eagles -5. O/U: 49

ABOUT THE SAINTS (1-3): After sitting out in Week 3 due to a bruised rotator cuff, Brees finished 33-of-41 for 359 yards and a pair of touchdowns to win NFC Offensive Player of the Week honors. Running back Mark Ingram amassed 138 total yards while wide receiver Willie Snead appears to be emerging as one of Brees' favorite targets with 15 receptions over the past three weeks. The Saints are among the league's worst teams against the run (123.3 yards per game), but their defense received a boost last week as Keenan Lewis, Jairus Byrd and Dannell Ellerbe made their season debuts.

ABOUT THE EAGLES (1-3): DeMarco Murray returned from a one-week injury hiatus to rush for 36 yards on eight carries, giving him 49 yards on the season, and later complained that he is not receiving enough touches. The reigning league rushing champion with 1,845 yards last season, Murray and the ground game could get on track against New Orleans' defense, especially with starting tackles Jason Peters and Lane Johnson returning to practice Thursday. Sam Bradford had his best game with Philadelphia, throwing for 270 yards and three second-half TDs to erase a 13-0 halftime deficit.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Murray rushed for 149 yards and a pair of TDs against the Saints last season while with Dallas.

2. Ingram has 22 receptions, tops in the league among running backs.

3. Eagles RB Darren Sproles, who had 232 catches in three seasons with the Saints (2011-13), faces New Orleans for the first time since he was traded.



[h=3]ATS Trends[/h]
New Orleans

  1. Saints are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games in October.
  2. Saints are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 road games.
  3. Saints are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 games following a S.U. win.
  4. Saints are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
  5. Saints are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games in Week 5.
  6. Saints are 1-4 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
  7. Saints are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.

Philadelphia

  1. Eagles are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games in Week 5.
  2. Eagles are 11-25-1 ATS in their last 37 home games.
  3. Eagles are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games overall.
  4. Eagles are 4-14-1 ATS in their last 19 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
  5. Eagles are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
  6. Eagles are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 vs. NFC.
  7. Eagles are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games on grass.
  8. Eagles are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.

[h=3]OU Trends[/h]
New Orleans

  1. Under is 4-0 in Saints last 4 vs. a team with a losing record.
  2. Over is 5-1 in Saints last 6 games in Week 5.
  3. Under is 4-1 in Saints last 5 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
  4. Under is 5-2 in Saints last 7 games overall.
  5. Over is 5-2 in Saints last 7 games in October.
  6. Under is 5-2 in Saints last 7 vs. NFC.
  7. Over is 7-3 in Saints last 10 road games.
  8. Under is 9-4 in Saints last 13 games on grass.

Philadelphia

  1. Under is 4-0 in Eagles last 4 games overall.
  2. Over is 5-1 in Eagles last 6 vs. a team with a losing record.
  3. Under is 5-1 in Eagles last 6 games in October.
  4. Over is 5-1 in Eagles last 6 games in Week 5.
  5. Under is 4-1 in Eagles last 5 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
  6. Over is 4-1 in Eagles last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
  7. Over is 8-3 in Eagles last 11 games following a S.U. loss.
  8. Over is 10-4 in Eagles last 14 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
  9. Over is 16-7 in Eagles last 23 games following a ATS loss.
  10. Over is 35-17-1 in Eagles last 53 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.

[h=3]Head to Head[/h]

  1. Over is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.
  2. Road team is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
 
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Preview: Cleveland at Baltimore.

The Baltimore Ravens are seeking their second straight victory after enduring a difficult start to the season when they host the AFC North-rival Cleveland Browns on Sunday. Baltimore began the campaign with three consecutive losses, dropping each contest by fewer than seven points, before rallying from a 13-point, second-half deficit to post a 23-20 overtime victory at Pittsburgh in Week 4.

The triumph came at a price, however, as leading receiver Steve Smith Sr. suffered a back injury that is expected to sideline him for Sunday's contest. Cleveland is coming off its second straight loss, a heartbreaking 30-27 setback at San Diego in which it forged a tie with 2:09 remaining in the fourth quarter before allowing a field goal as time expired. The Browns figure to get a boost from the return of nickel back K'Waun Williams, who has missed two games but returned to practice this week after being cleared from the league's concussion protocol. Cleveland is in search of its first road victory after losing its first two away from home by a combined 61-37 score.

TV: 1 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Ravens -6.5. O/U: 43

ABOUT THE BROWNS (1-3): Williams' return would be huge for Cleveland's secondary as safety Tashaun Gipson (ankle) and cornerback Joe Haden (finger) both are questionable to face Baltimore. The Browns' defense, which has allowed 141.5 yards on the ground to rank 31st against the rush, will have its hands full as Baltimore's Justin Forsett gained 150 yards versus the Steelers. Cleveland fared well against the Chargers, however, yielding a season-low 91 rushing yards.

ABOUT THE RAVENS (1-3): Smith is not the only target Joe Flacco will be without on Sunday. Second-year receiver Michael Campanaro (back) is on injured reserve, rookie Breshad Perriman (knee) has yet to make his NFL debut and tight end Crockett Gilmore (calf) may miss his second consecutive contest. As a result of the injuries, Chris Givens was acquired from St. Louis on Saturday and is expected to make his debut against Cleveland.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Baltimore has won 13 of its last 14 meetings with Cleveland, including seven straight at home.

2. Cleveland RB Isaiah Crowell needs 40 yards from scrimmage to reach 1,000 for his career.

3. Ravens K Justin Tucker was named the NFL's Special Teams Player of the Week after collecting 11 points against Pittsburgh, including a game-tying 42-yard field goal in the waning seconds of the fourth quarter and the 52-yard winner in overtime.


[h=3]ATS Trends[/h]
Cleveland

  1. Browns are 8-2-1 ATS in their last 11 games following a S.U. loss.
  2. Browns are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games in October.
  3. Browns are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 vs. AFC North.
  4. Browns are 17-5-1 ATS in their last 23 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
  5. Browns are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
  6. Browns are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 road games.
  7. Browns are 20-9-1 ATS in their last 30 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
  8. Browns are 1-6-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS win.

Baltimore

  1. Ravens are 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 games after accumulating more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game.
  2. Ravens are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
  3. Ravens are 3-9-1 ATS in their last 13 games in October.
  4. Ravens are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games in Week 5.
  5. Ravens are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS loss.
  6. Ravens are 1-4-2 ATS in their last 7 vs. AFC North.
  7. Ravens are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games on fieldturf.
  8. Ravens are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 home games.
  9. Ravens are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 games overall.
  10. Ravens are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 vs. AFC.

[h=3]OU Trends[/h]
Cleveland

  1. Over is 4-0 in Browns last 4 games overall.
  2. Over is 4-0 in Browns last 4 vs. AFC.
  3. Under is 4-0 in Browns last 4 vs. AFC North.
  4. Under is 7-1 in Browns last 8 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
  5. Under is 6-1 in Browns last 7 games following a ATS win.
  6. Under is 5-1 in Browns last 6 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
  7. Under is 5-2 in Browns last 7 vs. a team with a losing record.
  8. Under is 5-2 in Browns last 7 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
  9. Under is 7-3 in Browns last 10 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.

Baltimore

  1. Over is 4-0 in Ravens last 4 games after allowing less than 150 yards passing in their previous game.
  2. Under is 4-1 in Ravens last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
  3. Over is 4-1 in Ravens last 5 games after allowing more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game.
  4. Under is 6-2 in Ravens last 8 games in Week 5.
  5. Under is 5-2 in Ravens last 7 games in October.
  6. Under is 5-2-1 in Ravens last 8 games following a ATS loss.
  7. Under is 13-6 in Ravens last 19 home games.

[h=3]Head to Head[/h]

  1. Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Baltimore.
  2. Browns are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings in Baltimore.
  3. Under is 7-2 in the last 9 meetings.
  4. Road team is 8-2-1 ATS in their last 11 meetings.
 
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Preview: St. Louis at Green Bay.

The Green Bay Packers have yet to taste defeat this season and haven't lost in their last 10 home games. The upstart St. Louis Rams look to put an end to both streaks on Sunday when they visit Lambeau Field to face Aaron Rodgers and the Packers.

After edging defending NFC champion Seattle in the season opener, St. Louis recorded its second signature victory of 2015 with a 24-22 triumph over previously unbeaten Arizona last week. Rookie Todd Gurley gashed the Cardinals for 146 yards on 19 carries in his first NFL start, but faces a Packers defense that yielded just 196 total yards in a 17-3 victory over San Francisco. Rodgers is in the early conversation to repeat as league MVP after tossing an NFL-best 11 touchdown passes without an interception. Taken a step further, Rodgers has thrown 580 passes and 48 touchdowns - including the playoffs - since his last interception at home on Dec. 2, 2012.

TV: 1 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Packers -9. O/U: 45.5

ABOUT THE RAMS (2-2): Tavon Austin joined Gurley in enjoying a breakout performance last week, reeling in six receptions for 96 yards and two touchdowns after mustering just eight catches for 42 yards in his previous three games. The electric wideout was lined up in various positions - from the slot to the backfield - to create matchup problems for the Arizona defense. Austin's 14 catches are tied with tight end Jared Cook for the team lead while his 77 yards rushing are second only to Gurley.

ABOUT THE PACKERS (4-0): Rodgers' success comes with wideout Davante Adams nursing a nagging ankle injury. Adams sat out last week's victory over San Francisco and has shed the walking boot, but both the Packers and player indicated that they are intent to take it slow in his return to the field. Randall Cobb (team-leading 25 receptions) and James Jones have more than picked up the pace, recording four touchdown catches apiece while tight end Richard Rodgers has two scores in his last three games.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Green Bay RT Bryan Bulaga, who practiced on both Wednesday and Thursday, is in line to return to action less than three weeks after undergoing surgery on his left knee.

2. St. Louis did not have an immediate timetable for the return of LB Alec Ogeltree (team-leading 42 tackles), who underwent surgery on his fractured fibula on Tuesday.

3. The Packers are yielding 17.3 points per game, second only the New York Jets (13.8).


[h=3]ATS Trends[/h]
St. Louis

  1. Rams are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
  2. Rams are 26-53-1 ATS in their last 80 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
  3. Rams are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games following a ATS win.
  4. Rams are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games overall.
  5. Rams are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games following a S.U. win.
  6. Rams are 3-10 ATS in their last 13 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.

Green Bay

  1. Packers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a S.U. win.
  2. Packers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS win.
  3. Packers are 5-0-1 ATS in their last 6 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
  4. Packers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
  5. Packers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 vs. NFC.
  6. Packers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game.
  7. Packers are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games in October.
  8. Packers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game.
  9. Packers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing less than 150 yards passing in their previous game.
  10. Packers are 41-17-1 ATS in their last 59 games on grass.
  11. Packers are 34-15-2 ATS in their last 51 home games.
  12. Packers are 34-15-2 ATS in their last 51 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.

[h=3]OU Trends[/h]
St. Louis

  1. Over is 5-1 in Rams last 6 games in Week 5.
  2. Over is 9-2 in Rams last 11 games in October.
  3. Under is 7-3 in Rams last 10 games following a S.U. win.
  4. Under is 7-3 in Rams last 10 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
  5. Under is 9-4 in Rams last 13 road games.
  6. Under is 24-11 in Rams last 35 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.

Green Bay

  1. Over is 4-0 in Packers last 4 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game.
  2. Over is 6-1 in Packers last 7 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
  3. Over is 5-1 in Packers last 6 games in October.
  4. Over is 5-1 in Packers last 6 games after allowing less than 250 total yards in their previous game.
  5. Under is 13-3 in Packers last 16 games after accumulating more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game.
  6. Over is 6-2 in Packers last 8 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
  7. Over is 12-4 in Packers last 16 games in Week 5.
  8. Over is 8-3 in Packers last 11 home games.
  9. Over is 10-4 in Packers last 14 games following a ATS win.
  10. Over is 11-5 in Packers last 16 games on grass.

[h=3]Head to Head[/h]

  1. Favorite is 8-0 ATS in their last 8 meetings.
  2. Over is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings.
  3. Road team is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
  4. Rams are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 meetings.
 
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Preview: Buffalo at Tennessee.

The Buffalo Bills may be on their third running back when they visit the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. Both LeSean McCoy and Karlos Williams are expected to be on the sidelines for the Bills, who've alternated wins and losses since the season began.

Tennessee is coming off its bye week after blowing a double-digit lead and falling to the Colts 35-33 last time out. Rookie quarterback Marcus Mariotta is off to a fine start to his pro career but both of his season's interceptions led to touchdowns in the Titans' last loss and he can expect plenty of pressure from Rex Ryan's Buffalo defense. "I don't think the kid is going to have his way with us," Ryan said. The Titans expect to get a slew of players back from injuries, including All-Pro cornerback Jason McCourty.

TV: 1 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Bills -2. O/U: 42.

ABOUT THE BILLS (2-2): Buffalo signed former Colt running back Dan Herron this week but look for Anthony Dixon to start if Williams is unable to go after suffering a concussion in last week's loss to the Giants. Surprisingly, the Bills have had problems on defense as Ryan's unit ranks 22nd in total yards allowed and has just seven sacks. Offensively, quarterback Tyrod Taylor continues to turn heads by completing 71 percent of his passes for 988 yards with eight touchdowns while wide receiver Sammy Watkins could return from a one-week absence with a calf injury.

ABOUT THE TITANS (1-2): Help is on the way for the Titans, who expect to get back defensive backs McCourty (groin surgery) and Cody Riggs (knee) along with starting guard Chance Warmack. Tennessee will employ a running back-by-committee format as Bishop Sankey, Dexter McCluster, Antonio Andrews and Terrance West will all share time in the crowded backfield, which is 10th in the league averaging 126 rushing yards a game. Mariotta was named the Offensive Rookie of the Month after throwing for 833 yards with eight touchdowns through his first three games.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Buffalo is the most penalized team in the league with 47 flags for 428 yards.

2. Tennessee is playing the second game of a four-game homestand.

3. Taylor has thrown two interceptions in each of the Bills' losses this season.

[h=3]ATS Trends[/h]
Buffalo

  1. Bills are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a S.U. loss.
  2. Bills are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS loss.
  3. Bills are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 vs. AFC.
  4. Bills are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 road games.
  5. Bills are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games overall.
  6. Bills are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games in Week 5.
  7. Bills are 0-9 ATS in their last 9 games following a double-digit loss at home.

Tennessee

  1. Titans are 15-37-2 ATS in their last 54 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
  2. Titans are 8-20-1 ATS in their last 29 games after scoring more than 30 points in their previous game.
  3. Titans are 7-18-2 ATS in their last 27 home games.
  4. Titans are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
  5. Titans are 7-19-1 ATS in their last 27 games following a ATS win.
  6. Titans are 5-15-2 ATS in their last 22 games following a S.U. loss.
  7. Titans are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games in October.
  8. Titans are 6-19-2 ATS in their last 27 games overall.
  9. Titans are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games on grass.
  10. Titans are 4-16-2 ATS in their last 22 vs. AFC.
  11. Titans are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a bye week.
  12. Titans are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
  13. Titans are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 games in Week 5.
  14. Titans are 0-5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing more than 30 points in their previous game.
  15. Titans are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.

[h=3]OU Trends[/h]
Buffalo

  1. Under is 4-0 in Bills last 4 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
  2. Under is 5-0 in Bills last 5 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
  3. Under is 9-1 in Bills last 10 games following a S.U. loss.
  4. Under is 8-2 in Bills last 10 games following a ATS loss.
  5. Over is 4-1 in Bills last 5 games in Week 5.
  6. Under is 12-4 in Bills last 16 games following a bye week.
  7. Under is 15-5 in Bills last 20 games overall.
  8. Under is 5-2 in Bills last 7 games after scoring less than 15 points in their previous game.
  9. Over is 14-6 in Bills last 20 games in October.
  10. Under is 7-3 in Bills last 10 vs. AFC.
  11. Under is 16-7-1 in Bills last 24 games on grass.

Tennessee

  1. Over is 4-0 in Titans last 4 games following a ATS win.
  2. Under is 4-1 in Titans last 5 games following a S.U. loss.
  3. Over is 4-1 in Titans last 5 games in Week 5.
  4. Under is 6-2 in Titans last 8 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
  5. Over is 11-5 in Titans last 16 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
  6. Over is 17-8 in Titans last 25 games in October.

[h=3]Head to Head[/h]

  1. Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
  2. Road team is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
  3. Underdog is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings.
  4. Bills are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 meetings.
 
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Preview: Arizona at Detroit.

The Detroit Lions came within inches of a rare offensive touchdown before suffering some referee-induced heartbreak last week, but the team already is turning the page. The Lions’ offense faces another tough test on Sunday, when the Arizona Cardinals visit and try to bounce back from their own tough loss.

Calvin Johnson reached out for the goal line, only to have the ball knocked from his hands and subsequently batted out of the back of the end zone by a Seattle defender – an infraction that should have given Detroit the ball back inside the 1-yard line with a chance to win. Instead, the referees gave possession to the Seahawks on a touchback, and the Lions went on to suffer a 13-10 loss that dropped them to 0-4. "Now, you can take that situation and drag it out through the week with your players more focused in on that particular play than the opposition that we have to face in just a few days in a very, very good Arizona team," Detroit coach Jim Caldwell told reporters. "Or you can act 'woe is me' and 'bad call' and 'that went against us' and look at all those kinds of things and that can distract you, you'll get your ears kicked in come Sunday afternoon.” The Cardinals averaged 42 points in winning their first three games before three turnovers contributed to a 24-22 loss to St. Louis in Week 4.

TV: 4:05 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Cardinals –2.5. O/U: 44

ABOUT THE CARDINALS (3-1): Arizona expects to be one of the teams fighting for the NFC title at the end of the season and knows it can’t afford back-to-back losses, and it won’t take an 0-4 opponent lightly. “This is a time for your leadership to stand up,” coach Bruce Arians told reporters. “If you have really good leadership, you won’t lose two in a row.” At the top of that leadership board is quarterback Carson Palmer, who passed for 352 yards against St. Louis but failed to throw multiple touchdown passes for the first time this season.

ABOUT THE LIONS (0-4): Johnson’s near-TD late in the Seattle loss would have been the type of big offensive play for which Detroit has been searching this season. “Well, we need some big plays, there’s no question about that,” Caldwell told reporters. “We’ll take them any way we can get them. We’ll take a 3-yard pass that turns into an 80-yard run. We’ll take them any way we can get them in that regard, and that’s one of the things that we have to do. We have to have some chunks along the way.” Johnson and No. 2 wide receiver Golden Tate have only one touchdown between them on the season.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Lions LB DeAndre Levy (hip) was a full participant at practice on Wednesday and could make his season debut this week.

2. Palmer is 16-3 in his last 19 starts.

3. Arizona has taken six straight in the series, including a 14-6 home win on Nov. 16, 2014.


[h=3]ATS Trends[/h]
Arizona

  1. Cardinals are 10-1 ATS in their last 11 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
  2. Cardinals are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS loss.
  3. Cardinals are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game.
  4. Cardinals are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
  5. Cardinals are 15-4 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
  6. Cardinals are 16-6 ATS in their last 22 vs. NFC.
  7. Cardinals are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 road games.
  8. Cardinals are 20-8 ATS in their last 28 games overall.
  9. Cardinals are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games following a S.U. loss.

Detroit

  1. Lions are 20-8 ATS in their last 28 games after scoring less than 15 points in their previous game.
  2. Lions are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games in October.
  3. Lions are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games overall.
  4. Lions are 1-4 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
  5. Lions are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
  6. Lions are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS win.
  7. Lions are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game.

[h=3]OU Trends[/h]
Arizona

  1. Over is 5-0 in Cardinals last 5 games overall.
  2. Over is 5-0 in Cardinals last 5 vs. NFC.
  3. Over is 5-1 in Cardinals last 6 games after allowing more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game.
  4. Under is 9-2-1 in Cardinals last 12 games on fieldturf.
  5. Over is 5-2 in Cardinals last 7 vs. a team with a losing record.
  6. Over is 74-34-1 in Cardinals last 109 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.

Detroit

  1. Under is 5-0 in Lions last 5 games on fieldturf.
  2. Under is 11-0 in Lions last 11 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
  3. Under is 10-1 in Lions last 11 games following a S.U. loss.
  4. Under is 7-1 in Lions last 8 vs. a team with a winning record.
  5. Under is 5-1 in Lions last 6 vs. NFC.
  6. Under is 4-1 in Lions last 5 games in October.
  7. Under is 4-1 in Lions last 5 games after scoring less than 15 points in their previous game.
  8. Over is 19-6-2 in Lions last 27 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game.
  9. Under is 18-6 in Lions last 24 games overall.
  10. Under is 5-2 in Lions last 7 games in Week 5.

[h=3]Head to Head[/h]

  1. Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Detroit.
  2. Home team is 11-0 ATS in their last 11 meetings.
  3. Cardinals are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings.
  4. Over is 8-3 in the last 11 meetings.
  5. Cardinals are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 meetings in Detroit.
  6. Underdog is 4-0 ATS in their last 4 meetings.
 
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Preview: New England at Dallas.

Tom Brady has turned it up a notch since the reversal of his four-game suspension, throwing nine touchdowns without an interception to lead the New England Patriots to three straight victories. Fresh off the team's bye, the three-time Super Bowl MVP looks to keep steamrolling ahead when the Patriots visit the sputtering Dallas Cowboys on Sunday.

Brady originally was expected to miss this contest before U.S. District Judge Richard M. Berman lifted the league's original four-game ban for his role in Deflategate. Speaking of suspensions, Dallas' Greg Hardy is back after seeing his 10-game ban for a domestic abuse arrest reduced to four, but the defensive end immediately put his foot in his mouth by saying his return would be "guns blazing" before referencing Brady's supermodel wife Gisele Bundchen. "I love seeing Tom Brady." Hardy told reporters on Tuesday. "Have you seen his wife? I hope she comes to the game. I hope her sister comes to the game, all her friends come to the game. One of my favorite games of the year, guys." Dallas hasn't been enjoying its last two games, as it has struggled since losing stars Dez Bryant (foot) and Tony Romo (clavicle) to injury.

TV: 4:25 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Patriots -8.5. O/U: 49.5

ABOUT THE PATRIOTS (3-0): Tight end Rob Gronkowski and wideout Julian Edelman remain Brady's most trusted targets, as the former has 10 touchdowns in his last nine contests - including playoffs - while the latter's 30 receptions are tied for sixth-best in the league despite being accumulated in just three games. LeGarrette Blount had a career-high three rushing touchdowns in a 51-17 rout of Jacksonville on Sept. 27 and faces a Cowboys defense that was gashed for three rushing scores by Atlanta's Devonta Freeman two weeks ago. With numbers like those, it's no mystery why New England's 446.3 offensive yards per contest are significantly more than the next closest team (Cincinnati, 422).

ABOUT THE COWBOYS (2-2): In order to keep Brady and company off the field, Dallas will need to rely on Joseph Randle to control the clock. The 23-year-old running back has recorded all four of his touchdowns in the last two games, although Randle's near-fumble following a plunge at the goal line earned him a brief benching in the second half of the Cowboys' 26-20 overtime loss to New Orleans last week. Brandon Weeden has completed 45-of-59 passes for 551 yards with two touchdowns and one interception in two-plus games in place of Romo.

EXTRA POINTS

1. New England has won each of the last four meetings, but is making its first visit to AT&T Stadium.

2. Dallas LB Sean Lee returned to practice on Thursday after clearing concussion protocol.

3. The Patriots have scored a touchdown on 14 of their 34 offensive drives this season.


[h=3]ATS Trends[/h]
New England

  1. Patriots are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a S.U. win.
  2. Patriots are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games in Week 5.
  3. Patriots are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
  4. Patriots are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
  5. Patriots are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games after scoring more than 30 points in their previous game.
  6. Patriots are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS win.
  7. Patriots are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
  8. Patriots are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 road games.
  9. Patriots are 34-15-2 ATS in their last 51 games in October.
  10. Patriots are 72-33-2 ATS in their last 107 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
  11. Patriots are 15-7 ATS in their last 22 games on fieldturf.

Dallas

  1. Cowboys are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
  2. Cowboys are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
  3. Cowboys are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 home games.
  4. Cowboys are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games in Week 5.
  5. Cowboys are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games on fieldturf.

[h=3]OU Trends[/h]
New England

  1. Over is 4-0 in Patriots last 4 games in October.
  2. Over is 5-1 in Patriots last 6 games overall.
  3. Over is 6-2 in Patriots last 8 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
  4. Over is 5-2 in Patriots last 7 games in Week 5.
  5. Over is 37-15 in Patriots last 52 games following a ATS win.
  6. Over is 46-19 in Patriots last 65 games on fieldturf.
  7. Over is 36-15-1 in Patriots last 52 games after scoring more than 30 points in their previous game.
  8. Over is 21-10 in Patriots last 31 games following a SU win of more than 14 points.
  9. Over is 46-22 in Patriots last 68 games following a S.U. win.
  10. Over is 37-18 in Patriots last 55 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.

Dallas

  1. Over is 6-1 in Cowboys last 7 games in Week 5.
  2. Under is 4-1 in Cowboys last 5 games following a ATS loss.
  3. Over is 7-2 in Cowboys last 9 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
  4. Over is 8-3-1 in Cowboys last 12 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
  5. Under is 7-3-1 in Cowboys last 11 vs. a team with a winning record.

[h=3]Head to Head[/h]

  1. Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
  2. Favorite is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
 
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Preview: Denver at Oakland.

The Denver Broncos look to remain perfect on the season and continue their recent dominance in the all-time series when they visit the AFC West-rival Oakland Raiders on Sunday. Denver enters as one of six remaining undefeated teams in the NFL thanks to a suffocating defense that ranks first in the league in total defense (275.5 yards per game) and passing defense (185.3) while ranking second in points surrendered (17.2).

That effort has helped the Broncos overcome Peyton Manning's slow start, as the future Hall-of-Famer owns a disappointing 80.8 passer rating and has been intercepted five times. However, Manning has won nine consecutive starts against Oakland dating back to his days in Indianapolis while Denver has posted seven straight victories over its division rival, winning by an average of 21.5 points. The Raiders squandered a golden opportunity to open the season at 3-1 last week as they took a one-point lead in Chicago with 2:05 remaining in the fourth quarter before allowing a field goal with two seconds left for a 22-20 loss to the previously winless Bears. Oakland has not defeated the Broncos since posting a 23-20 triumph at Denver on Sept. 12, 2011.

TV: 4:25 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Broncos -4.5. O/U: 43.5

ABOUT THE BRONCOS (4-0): Denver's defense also leads the NFL in sacks with 18, with DeMarcus Ware topping the league with 4 1/2, and is tied for second with 11 takeaways. Ware needs 1 1/2 sacks to pass Lawrence Taylor and Leslie O'Neal (132 1/2) for 11th place on the all-time list. If possible, the Broncos' defense could get even stronger on Sunday as defensive end Derek Wolfe is slated to return after completing his four-game suspension for violating the NFL's drug policy.

ABOUT THE RAIDERS (2-2): While Denver leads the league in passing defense, Oakland is just about at the opposite end of the spectrum as it ranks 31st with an average of 310.5 yards allowed. Derek Carr has been impressive over his last three games, completing 70-of-111 passes for 861 yards with seven touchdowns and only two interceptions. Safety Charles Woodson's next interception will be the 63rd of his career, which will move him ahead of Dick LeBeau and Dave Brown for ninth place on the all-time list.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Denver's Gary Kubiak joined Red Miller (1977) and Josh McDaniels (2009) as the only coaches in franchise history to get out to a 4-0 start in his first year with the team.

2. Oakland has allowed an average of 37.1 points during its losing streak against Denver.

3. T.J. Ward became the first Broncos safety to be named the NFL's Defensive Player of the Week since John Lynch in 2005 after recording six tackles, a career-high two sacks and a forced fumble in Week 4's victory over Minnesota.


[h=3]ATS Trends[/h]
Denver

  1. Broncos are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS loss.
  2. Broncos are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games in October.
  3. Broncos are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games.
  4. Broncos are 12-3-1 ATS in their last 16 vs. AFC West.
  5. Broncos are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games on grass.
  6. Broncos are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games in Week 5.

Oakland

  1. Raiders are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a S.U. loss.
  2. Raiders are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS loss.
  3. Raiders are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games.
  4. Raiders are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating less than 250 total yards in their previous game.
  5. Raiders are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
  6. Raiders are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 vs. AFC West.

[h=3]OU Trends[/h]
Denver

  1. Over is 5-0 in Broncos last 5 games in Week 5.
  2. Under is 4-1 in Broncos last 5 games overall.
  3. Under is 7-2 in Broncos last 9 games following a S.U. win.
  4. Under is 6-2 in Broncos last 8 games on grass.
  5. Over is 18-7-1 in Broncos last 26 games in October.

Oakland

  1. Over is 7-0 in Raiders last 7 vs. AFC.
  2. Over is 4-0 in Raiders last 4 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
  3. Over is 7-1 in Raiders last 8 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
  4. Over is 6-1 in Raiders last 7 games overall.
  5. Over is 6-1 in Raiders last 7 games on grass.
  6. Over is 5-1 in Raiders last 6 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
  7. Over is 5-1 in Raiders last 6 home games.
  8. Over is 5-1 in Raiders last 6 vs. AFC West.
  9. Over is 4-1 in Raiders last 5 games following a S.U. loss.
  10. Over is 4-1 in Raiders last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
  11. Over is 8-3 in Raiders last 11 games after accumulating less than 250 total yards in their previous game.
  12. Under is 38-18 in Raiders last 56 games in October.

[h=3]Head to Head[/h]

  1. Broncos are 6-0-1 ATS in their last 7 meetings.
  2. Broncos are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 meetings in Oakland.
  3. Favorite is 5-0-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings.
  4. Over is 8-3 in the last 11 meetings.
  5. Road team is 10-3-1 ATS in their last 14 meetings.
 
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The New York Giants answered a pair of disheartening losses to open the season with two convincing victories to move into a three-way tie atop the NFC East. The Giants look to continue their good fortune and hand the struggling San Francisco 49ers their fourth consecutive loss on Sunday night when the teams meet at MetLife Stadium.

Eli Manning has tossed seven touchdown passes in his last three weeks, including three scoring strikes in a 24-10 victory over Buffalo last Sunday. While Manning has won five of his seven career contests with San Francisco, he was intercepted five times in the 49ers' 16-10 victory on Nov. 16. Kaepernick threw a touchdown pass in that game, but has failed to do so for the third time in four contests this season in Sunday's 17-3 setback to Green Bay. "I want a confident man; just full-bore ahead at that position," San Francisco coach Jim Tomsula told reporters of his commitment to Kaepnerick. "I believe it's critical and I believe in Colin Kaepernick."

TV: 8:30 p.m. ET, NBC. LINE: Giants -7. O/U: 43

ABOUT THE 49ERS (1-3): Carlos Hyde has been limited to just 114 rushing yards during the team's three-game skid after running for 168 yards and two touchdowns in a 20-3 season-opening victory over Minnesota. Kaepernick's troubles in the last two contests have obviously taken a toll on wideouts Anquan Boldin (five receptions, 28 yards) and Torrey Smith (two catches, 54 yards). Boldin, however, enjoyed a strong performance with five receptions for 53 yards in his last meeting with New York.

ABOUT THE GIANTS (2-2): While Odell Beckham Jr. received plenty of fanfare in the offseason, Rueben Randle has snared a touchdown reception in each of his last two games. Randle also enjoyed a dominant effort in his last meeting with San Francisco, reeling in a team-high seven catches for 112 yards while Beckham added six for 93. Rashad Jennings, who has mustered just 3.2 yards per carry this season, showed he still has plenty left in the tank after he broke three tackles en route to a 51-yard touchdown reception last week versus the Bills.

EXTRA POINTS

1. San Francisco LB Ahmad Brooks will miss Sunday's game after his 40-year-old sister died from lupus on Wednesday.

2. New York is yielding an NFL-best 69.8 rushing yards per contest.

3. San Francisco is an NFC-worst minus-5 in turnover differential.


[h=3]ATS Trends[/h]
San Francisco

  1. 49ers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games in Week 5.
  2. 49ers are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 games on fieldturf.
  3. 49ers are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games in October.
  4. 49ers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game.
  5. 49ers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
  6. 49ers are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS loss.
  7. 49ers are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 vs. NFC.
  8. 49ers are 1-8-1 ATS in their last 10 games overall.
  9. 49ers are 0-5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a S.U. loss.
  10. 49ers are 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
  11. 49ers are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 road games.
  12. 49ers are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 games after accumulating less than 250 total yards in their previous game.
  13. 49ers are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 games after scoring less than 15 points in their previous game.
  14. 49ers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after accumulating less than 150 yards passing in their previous game.

N.Y. Giants

  1. Giants are 5-1 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
  2. Giants are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a S.U. win.
  3. Giants are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games in Week 5.
  4. Giants are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
  5. Giants are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games overall.
  6. Giants are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games in October.
  7. Giants are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 vs. NFC.

[h=3]OU Trends[/h]
San Francisco

  1. Under is 8-1 in 49ers last 9 games after accumulating less than 250 total yards in their previous game.
  2. Under is 6-1 in 49ers last 7 games after accumulating less than 150 yards passing in their previous game.
  3. Under is 6-1 in 49ers last 7 games following a ATS loss.
  4. Under is 4-1 in 49ers last 5 games following a double-digit loss at home.
  5. Under is 13-4 in 49ers last 17 games after allowing more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game.
  6. Under is 9-3 in 49ers last 12 games following a S.U. loss.
  7. Under is 19-7 in 49ers last 26 vs. NFC.
  8. Under is 8-3 in 49ers last 11 games overall.
  9. Under is 21-8-2 in 49ers last 31 games on fieldturf.
  10. Under is 23-9 in 49ers last 32 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
  11. Over is 5-2 in 49ers last 7 games in October.
  12. Under is 5-2 in 49ers last 7 games after scoring less than 15 points in their previous game.
  13. Over is 5-2 in 49ers last 7 games in Week 5.

N.Y. Giants

  1. Under is 5-1 in Giants last 6 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
  2. Under is 5-1 in Giants last 6 games in October.
  3. Over is 4-1 in Giants last 5 vs. NFC.
  4. Over is 6-2 in Giants last 8 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
  5. Over is 6-2 in Giants last 8 games in Week 5.
  6. Over is 7-3 in Giants last 10 games on fieldturf.
  7. Under is 20-9 in Giants last 29 games following a ATS win.

[h=3]Head to Head[/h]

  1. Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
  2. Favorite is 5-2 ATS in their last 7 meetings.
  3. 49ers are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 meetings.
 
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