Sunday Previews.

[Greenbacks]

Preview: Green Bay at Carolina

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


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


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

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



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

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



EXTRA POINTS

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

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

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




ATS Trends


Green Bay
•Packers are 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a S.U. loss.
• Packers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 vs. NFC.
• Packers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a SU loss of more than 14 points.
• Packers are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game.
• Packers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games.
• Packers are 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 games following a ATS loss.
• Packers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games overall.
• Packers are 8-3-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
• Packers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games in Week 9.
• Packers are 42-19-1 ATS in their last 62 games on grass.
• Packers are 11-5-1 ATS in their last 17 games after scoring less than 15 points in their previous game.
• Packers are 36-17-1 ATS in their last 54 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
• Packers are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games in November.




Carolina
•Panthers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
• Panthers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss.
• Panthers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a S.U. win.
• Panthers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games overall.
• Panthers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 vs. NFC.
• Panthers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games on grass.
• Panthers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games in November.



OU Trends


Green Bay
•Under is 4-0 in Packers last 4 games overall.
• Under is 4-0 in Packers last 4 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
• Under is 4-0 in Packers last 4 games on grass.
• Over is 4-1 in Packers last 5 games after accumulating less than 250 total yards in their previous game.
• Under is 4-1 in Packers last 5 games after accumulating less than 150 yards passing in their previous game.
• Over is 4-1 in Packers last 5 games following a S.U. loss.
• Under is 4-1 in Packers last 5 games following a ATS loss.
• Over is 4-1 in Packers last 5 games in Week 9.
• Under is 5-2 in Packers last 7 road games.
• Over is 39-18-1 in Packers last 58 games after allowing more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game.




Carolina
•Over is 3-0-1 in Panthers last 4 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
• Under is 6-0 in Panthers last 6 games in Week 9.
• Over is 6-0 in Panthers last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.
• Over is 5-1 in Panthers last 6 vs. NFC.
• Under is 13-3-1 in Panthers last 17 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
• Over is 4-1-1 in Panthers last 6 games overall.
• Over is 4-1-1 in Panthers last 6 games following a S.U. win.
• Under is 4-1 in Panthers last 5 games when playing on Sunday following a Monday night game.
• Over is 3-1-1 in Panthers last 5 home games.
• Over is 3-1-1 in Panthers last 5 games on grass.



Head to Head


•Over is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings.
• Underdog is 8-3-1 ATS in their last 12 meetings.

 

[Greenbacks]

[h=1]Preview: Washington at New England[/h][h=3]ATS Trends[/h]

Washington

Redskins are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games after scoring more than 30 points in their previous game. Redskins are 6-14 ATS in their last 20 games overall. Redskins are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games following a S.U. win. Redskins are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games. Redskins are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game. Redskins are 2-10 ATS in their last 12 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game. Redskins are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games on fieldturf. Redskins are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games in Week 9. Redskins are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games in November. Redskins are 2-13-1 ATS in their last 16 games after allowing more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game. Redskins are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.

New England

Patriots are 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 games after scoring more than 30 points in their previous game. Patriots are 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game. Patriots are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game. Patriots are 6-1-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a S.U. win. Patriots are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Patriots are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games in November. Patriots are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall. Patriots are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 home games. Patriots are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games on fieldturf. Patriots are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games following a ATS win. Patriots are 72-33-2 ATS in their last 107 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game. Patriots are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game. Patriots are 1-4 ATS vs. a team with a losing record. Patriots are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.

[h=3]OU Trends[/h]

Washington

Over is 5-0 in Redskins last 5 games after scoring more than 30 points in their previous game. Under is 4-0 in Redskins last 4 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 9-2 in Redskins last 11 games following a ATS loss. Over is 9-2-1 in Redskins last 12 games after allowing more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 6-2 in Redskins last 8 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.

New England

Over is 15-4 in Patriots last 19 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Over is 6-2 in Patriots last 8 games following a S.U. win. Over is 8-3 in Patriots last 11 games in November. Over is 15-6 in Patriots last 21 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game. Over is 20-8 in Patriots last 28 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 37-15 in Patriots last 52 games after scoring more than 30 points in their previous game. Over is 36-15 in Patriots last 51 games following a ATS win. Over is 7-3 in Patriots last 10 games overall. Over is 48-21 in Patriots last 69 games on fieldturf. Over is 37-17 in Patriots last 54 home games. Over is 15-7 in Patriots last 22 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.

 

[Greenbacks]

Preview: Washington at New England

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




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

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

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

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

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

EXTRA POINTS

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

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

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

 

[Greenbacks]

Preview: Tennessee at New Orleans

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




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

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

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

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

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

EXTRA POINTS

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

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

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




ATS Trends


Tennessee
•Titans are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating less than 150 yards passing in their previous game.
• Titans are 8-3-1 ATS in their last 12 games after accumulating less than 250 total yards in their previous game.
• Titans are 18-37-4 ATS in their last 59 games overall.
• Titans are 5-12 ATS in their last 17 games after scoring less than 15 points in their previous game.
• Titans are 6-18-2 ATS in their last 26 games following a S.U. loss.
• Titans are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS loss.
• Titans are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games in November.
• Titans are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 road games.
• Titans are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
• Titans are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games on fieldturf.




New Orleans
•Saints are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 games on fieldturf.
• Saints are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
• Saints are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games in Week 9.
• Saints are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
• Saints are 6-2-1 ATS in their last 9 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
• Saints are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
• Saints are 2-6-1 ATS in their last 9 home games.
• Saints are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a S.U. win.
• Saints are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
• Saints are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 games in November.
• Saints are 0-4 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
• Saints are 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.



OU Trends


Tennessee
•Under is 6-0 in Titans last 6 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
• Under is 4-1 in Titans last 5 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
• Over is 4-1 in Titans last 5 games after accumulating less than 250 total yards in their previous game.
• Under is 8-2 in Titans last 10 games on fieldturf.
• Under is 7-2 in Titans last 9 games following a S.U. loss.
• Over is 6-2-1 in Titans last 9 games in November.
• Under is 5-2 in Titans last 7 games following a ATS loss.




New Orleans
•Under is 5-1 in Saints last 6 games in Week 9.
• Under is 4-1 in Saints last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
• Over is 4-1 in Saints last 5 games in November.
• Under is 4-1-1 in Saints last 6 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
• Under is 4-1-1 in Saints last 6 games on fieldturf.
• Over is 7-2 in Saints last 9 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
• Under is 3-1-1 in Saints last 5 home games.
• Over is 6-2 in Saints last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
• Over is 5-2-1 in Saints last 8 games after allowing more than 30 points in their previous game.



Head to Head


•Titans are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
• Favorite is 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
• Road team is 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.

 

[Greenbacks]

Preview: Miami at Buffalo

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




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

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

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

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

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

EXTRA POINTS

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

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

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






ATS Trends


Miami
•Dolphins are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games in November.
• Dolphins are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games in Week 9.
• Dolphins are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games following a S.U. loss.
• Dolphins are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS loss.
• Dolphins are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games overall.
• Dolphins are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games on turf.
• Dolphins are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games following a SU loss of more than 14 points.
• Dolphins are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 vs. AFC.
• Dolphins are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after scoring less than 15 points in their previous game.
• Dolphins are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 games after allowing more than 30 points in their previous game.
• Dolphins are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
• Dolphins are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
• Dolphins are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
• Dolphins are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 vs. AFC East.



Buffalo
•Bills are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a S.U. loss.
• Bills are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS loss.
• Bills are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
• Bills are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games on turf.
• Bills are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games after scoring more than 30 points in their previous game.
• Bills are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
• Bills are 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 games in Week 9.


OU Trends


Miami
•Over is 5-0 in Dolphins last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
• Under is 6-0-1 in Dolphins last 7 games in Week 9.
• Over is 5-0 in Dolphins last 5 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
• Over is 5-1 in Dolphins last 6 games after scoring less than 15 points in their previous game.
• Under is 4-1 in Dolphins last 5 games on turf.
• Over is 6-2 in Dolphins last 8 vs. AFC.
• Under is 15-5 in Dolphins last 20 vs. AFC East.
• Over is 6-2 in Dolphins last 8 games following a SU loss of more than 14 points.
• Under is 23-9-1 in Dolphins last 33 games in November.
• Over is 5-2 in Dolphins last 7 games following a ATS loss.
• Over is 7-3 in Dolphins last 10 games overall.



Buffalo
•Under is 4-0 in Bills last 4 games in November.
• Under is 4-0-1 in Bills last 5 games in Week 9.
• Under is 10-2 in Bills last 12 games following a S.U. loss.
• Under is 5-1 in Bills last 6 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
• Over is 4-1 in Bills last 5 vs. AFC.
• Under is 4-1 in Bills last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
• Under is 8-2 in Bills last 10 games after scoring more than 30 points in their previous game.
• Under is 7-2 in Bills last 9 home games.
• Under is 12-4 in Bills last 16 games following a bye week.
• Under is 9-3 in Bills last 12 games on turf.
• Under is 9-3 in Bills last 12 games following a ATS loss.
• Under is 8-3 in Bills last 11 games after allowing more than 30 points in their previous game.
• Under is 16-7 in Bills last 23 games overall.
• Under is 11-5 in Bills last 16 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.


Head to Head


•Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Buffalo.
• Favorite is 7-2 ATS in their last 9 meetings.
• Under is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.
• Home team is 5-2 ATS in their last 7 meetings.
• Dolphins are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 meetings in Buffalo.
• Dolphins are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 meetings.

 

[Greenbacks]

Preview: St. Louis at Minnesota

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




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

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

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

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

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

EXTRA POINTS

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

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

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



ATS Trends


St. Louis
•Rams are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games in November.
• Rams are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
• Rams are 15-7 ATS in their last 22 games following a SU win of more than 14 points.
• Rams are 26-54-1 ATS in their last 81 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
• Rams are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games following a S.U. win.
• Rams are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games on fieldturf.
• Rams are 2-11 ATS in their last 13 games after allowing less than 250 total yards in their previous game.
• Rams are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games in Week 9.



Minnesota
•Vikings are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games following a S.U. win.
• Vikings are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win.
• Vikings are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
• Vikings are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games on fieldturf.
• Vikings are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games in November.
• Vikings are 4-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
• Vikings are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 vs. NFC.
• Vikings are 21-8 ATS in their last 29 games overall.
• Vikings are 18-7-1 ATS in their last 26 home games.


OU Trends


St. Louis
•Under is 5-0 in Rams last 5 games following a S.U. win.
• Under is 5-0 in Rams last 5 games following a ATS win.
• Under is 5-0 in Rams last 5 games after accumulating more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game.
• Under is 5-1 in Rams last 6 games overall.
• Under is 4-1 in Rams last 5 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
• Under is 4-1 in Rams last 5 road games.
• Under is 4-1 in Rams last 5 games following a SU win of more than 14 points.
• Under is 4-1 in Rams last 5 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
• Over is 10-3 in Rams last 13 games in November.
• Under is 3-1-1 in Rams last 5 games in Week 9.
• Under is 25-11 in Rams last 36 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.



Minnesota
•Under is 4-0 in Vikings last 4 home games.
• Under is 4-0 in Vikings last 4 vs. a team with a winning record.
• Under is 7-1 in Vikings last 8 games overall.
• Over is 11-2 in Vikings last 13 games in Week 9.
• Under is 5-1 in Vikings last 6 games on fieldturf.
• Under is 5-1 in Vikings last 6 vs. NFC.
• Under is 5-1 in Vikings last 6 games following a ATS win.
• Under is 4-1 in Vikings last 5 games following a S.U. win.
• Over is 8-2 in Vikings last 10 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.


Head to Head


•Over is 7-2 in the last 9 meetings.
• Favorite is 6-2 ATS in their last 8 meetings.
• Rams are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
• Road team is 4-0 ATS in their last 4 meetings.

 

[Greenbacks]

Preview: Jacksonville at N.Y. Jets

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




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

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

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

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

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

EXTRA POINTS

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

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

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



ATS Trends


Jacksonville
•Jaguars are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 vs. AFC.
• Jaguars are 12-25-2 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
• Jaguars are 6-13 ATS in their last 19 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
• Jaguars are 15-34-2 ATS in their last 51 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
• Jaguars are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS win.
• Jaguars are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games after allowing more than 30 points in their previous game.
• Jaguars are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a S.U. win.
• Jaguars are 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 games in Week 9.



N.Y. Jets
•Jets are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS loss.
• Jets are 7-1-1 ATS in their last 9 vs. AFC.
• Jets are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 home games.
• Jets are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
• Jets are 4-1 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
• Jets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
• Jets are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games on fieldturf.
• Jets are 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 games overall.
• Jets are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
• Jets are 11-4-1 ATS in their last 16 games in Week 9.
• Jets are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a S.U. loss.
• Jets are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
• Jets are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
• Jets are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games in November.
• Jets are 2-10-1 ATS in their last 13 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.


OU Trends


Jacksonville
•Over is 5-0-1 in Jaguars last 6 games in Week 9.
• Over is 6-1 in Jaguars last 7 games after scoring more than 30 points in their previous game.
• Over is 5-1 in Jaguars last 6 games overall.
• Over is 5-1 in Jaguars last 6 vs. AFC.
• Over is 4-1 in Jaguars last 5 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
• Over is 5-2 in Jaguars last 7 games in November.
• Over is 5-2 in Jaguars last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
• Over is 7-3 in Jaguars last 10 games after allowing more than 30 points in their previous game.
• Over is 7-3 in Jaguars last 10 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.



N.Y. Jets
•Under is 5-0 in Jets last 5 games following a ATS loss.
• Under is 4-1 in Jets last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
• Under is 4-1 in Jets last 5 games in November.
• Under is 4-1 in Jets last 5 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
• Over is 7-2-1 in Jets last 10 games in Week 9.
• Over is 5-2 in Jets last 7 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.


Head to Head


•Jaguars are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings in New York.
• Jaguars are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 meetings.

 

[Greenbacks]

Preview: Oakland at Pittsburgh

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




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

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

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

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

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

EXTRA POINTS

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

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

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



ATS Trends


Oakland
•Raiders are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. AFC.
• Raiders are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games in November.
• Raiders are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
• Raiders are 7-18-1 ATS in their last 26 games following a ATS win.
• Raiders are 4-12-1 ATS in their last 17 games following a S.U. win.
• Raiders are 2-6-1 ATS in their last 9 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
• Raiders are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games in Week 9.



Pittsburgh
•Steelers are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
• Steelers are 10-2 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
• Steelers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a S.U. loss.
• Steelers are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
• Steelers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games in Week 9.
• Steelers are 9-3-1 ATS in their last 13 games overall.
• Steelers are 7-3-1 ATS in their last 11 home games.
• Steelers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games in November.


OU Trends


Oakland
•Over is 5-0 in Raiders last 5 games in Week 9.
• Over is 9-1 in Raiders last 10 vs. AFC.
• Over is 8-1 in Raiders last 9 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
• Over is 6-1 in Raiders last 7 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
• Over is 5-1 in Raiders last 6 road games.
• Over is 5-1 in Raiders last 6 games following a S.U. win.
• Over is 8-2 in Raiders last 10 games overall.
• Over is 4-1 in Raiders last 5 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
• Over is 8-2 in Raiders last 10 games on grass.
• Over is 7-2 in Raiders last 9 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
• Over is 16-5-1 in Raiders last 22 games in November.
• Over is 19-7-1 in Raiders last 27 games following a ATS win.
• Over is 8-3 in Raiders last 11 games after scoring more than 30 points in their previous game.



Pittsburgh
•Under is 6-0-1 in Steelers last 7 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
• Under is 5-0 in Steelers last 5 games on grass.
• Under is 7-0-1 in Steelers last 8 vs. AFC.
• Under is 10-1-1 in Steelers last 12 games overall.
• Under is 6-1 in Steelers last 7 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
• Under is 5-1-1 in Steelers last 7 home games.
• Over is 4-1 in Steelers last 5 games in Week 9.
• Under is 4-1-1 in Steelers last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.
• Under is 6-2 in Steelers last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.


Head to Head


•Raiders are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings.
• Home team is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
• Underdog is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings.

 

[Greenbacks]

Preview: N.Y. Giants at Tampa Bay

When: 4:05 PM ET, Sunday, November 8, 2015
Where: Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida




After being gashed for seven touchdown passes last week, the New York Giants could see a key cog return to the defensive line on Sunday when they visit the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Veteran Jason Pierre-Paul is in line to make his season debut following a horrific fireworks attack in July, perhaps aiding an ailing pass defense that failed to harass Drew Brees in New York's 52-49 shootout loss last week.

Pierre-Paul registered a team-high 12.5 sacks last season for the Giants, who have mustered a league-low nine in 2015. Coach Tom Coughlin hasn't publicly divulged if the former South Florida star will have a happy homecoming on Sunday, only saying "if he's ready, we'll play him. If he's not ready, then we'll take more time." Tampa Bay's Jameis Winston is hardly in the stratosphere of Brees, but the top overall pick has thrown four touchdown passes to help his team win two of its last three games. Winston didn't throw an interception for the third straight contest as the Buccaneers bounced back from surrendering a 24-point lead to post a 23-20 overtime victory over NFC South-rival Atlanta last week.

TV: 4:05 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Giants -2.5. O/U: 48

ABOUT THE GIANTS (4-4): Although bested by Brees on the scoreboard, Eli Manning's career-high six-touchdown performance drew rave reviews - with three of those scores ending up in the hands of Odell Beckham Jr. The duo could be in for another solid outing if Manning repeats his previous effort versus Tampa Bay as the veteran quarterback threw for a personal-best 510 yards and three scores in a 41-34 victory in 2012. Beckham, who reeled in eight receptions for 130 yards against New Orleans, shares the league lead in touchdown receptions (seven) with Arizona's Larry Fitzgerald and New England tight end Rob Gronkowski.

ABOUT THE BUCCANEERS (3-4): After struggling in each of the previous two seasons, Doug Martin could enjoy a field day facing a Giants defense that is yielding a league-high 427.5 yards per contest. Martin was held to just 71 versus the Falcons after amassing 365 in his previous three for Tampa Bay, which is fourth in rushing (131.3 yards per contest) this season. The Buccaneers may need to lean on Martin with wideout Vincent Jackson (knee) in line to miss his second straight contest and tight end Austin Sefarian-Jenkins (shoulder) likely to be out for his sixth.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Tampa Bay WR Mike Evans has been held to just three catches in three of his last four outings.

2. New York's Will Tye will get the start as fellow TE Larry Donnell (neck) was ruled out on Thursday.

3. The Giants are a league-best plus-10 in turnovers.


ATS Trends


N.Y. Giants
•Giants are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
• Giants are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss.
• Giants are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
• Giants are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 road games.
• Giants are 14-34-3 ATS in their last 51 games in November.
• Giants are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing more than 30 points in their previous game.



Tampa Bay
•Buccaneers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games in Week 9.
• Buccaneers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. NFC.
• Buccaneers are 19-6-1 ATS in their last 26 games in November.
• Buccaneers are 16-37-1 ATS in their last 54 home games.
• Buccaneers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games following a S.U. win.
• Buccaneers are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games following a ATS win.


OU Trends


N.Y. Giants
•Over is 6-1 in Giants last 7 games in November.
• Over is 4-1 in Giants last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
• Over is 4-1 in Giants last 5 games after allowing more than 30 points in their previous game.
• Over is 4-1 in Giants last 5 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
• Over is 4-1 in Giants last 5 vs. NFC.
• Under is 11-3 in Giants last 14 games after scoring more than 30 points in their previous game.
• Under is 12-4 in Giants last 16 games on grass.
• Over is 8-3 in Giants last 11 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
• Over is 8-3 in Giants last 11 games following a S.U. loss.
• Over is 8-3 in Giants last 11 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
• Over is 7-3 in Giants last 10 games overall.
• Over is 7-3 in Giants last 10 games following a ATS loss.
• Under is 7-3 in Giants last 10 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
• Under is 20-9-1 in Giants last 30 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.



Tampa Bay
•Under is 7-0 in Buccaneers last 7 games in November.
• Over is 4-1 in Buccaneers last 5 games on grass.
• Under is 6-2 in Buccaneers last 8 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
• Under is 9-3 in Buccaneers last 12 vs. NFC.
• Over is 8-3 in Buccaneers last 11 games in Week 9.
• Under is 12-5 in Buccaneers last 17 games overall.


Head to Head


•Under is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings in Tampa Bay.
• Giants are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 meetings in Tampa Bay.
• Under is 7-1 in the last 8 meetings.
• Giants are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings.
• Road team is 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings.

 

[Greenbacks]

Preview: Atlanta at San Francisco

When: 4:05 PM ET, Sunday, November 8, 2015
Where: Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, California






The Atlanta Falcons have lost two of three with an ugly victory sandwiched in between and would like to get back on track heading into their bye week when they travel to San Francisco to face the struggling 49ers on Sunday. The Falcons hardly can afford another loss if they want to keep pace with undefeated Carolina in the NFC South race.



Four turnovers were the Falcons’ undoing in a 23-20 overtime loss to Tampa Bay last week, and they’ve had a whopping 12 giveaways in their last four contests. The 49ers have had other problems on offense – they haven’t committed a turnover in four games but totaled only 331 yards and nine points in consecutive lopsided losses. The offensive woes have led to a number of changes, as Blaine Gabbert will replace Colin Kaepernick as the starting quarterback Sunday without the services of tight end Vernon Davis, who was traded to Denver this week. The Falcons won four straight regular-season meetings with the 49ers before suffering a 34-24 loss at San Francisco in the most recent clash in 2013.

TV: 4:05 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Falcons -7. O/U: 44.5



ABOUT THE FALCONS (6-2): Atlanta racked up a season-high 496 yards last week, including a season-best 395 through the air, but the turnovers continue to present a major concern. Matt Ryan and Julio Jones are one of the most difficult quarterback-receiver duos in the league to shut down, but they combined for three turnovers against the Buccaneers - with each losing a fumble and Ryan throwing his seventh interception. Atlanta ranks 10th in the league in total defense and has been outstanding against the run all season, and the secondary has come together to help hold two straight opponents under 200 yards passing.

ABOUT THE 49ERS (2-6): Kaepernick’s demotion is no surprise with the 49ers ranking last in the NFL in total offense and scoring, but he hasn’t had much help from the ground game lately with the team’s top three running backs injured. Gabbert was a first-round pick and went 5-22 as a starter for Jacksonville but has appeared in only one game since his last start in Week 5 of the 2013 campaign. The offense hasn’t gotten much help from the defense, either, as San Francisco ranks 28th in total defense and has forced only eight turnovers all season.



EXTRA POINTS

1. The Falcons have topped 100 yards rushing in six straight games, their longest streak since an eight-game run spanning the 2007 and 2008 seasons.

2. Atlanta WR Roddy White has recorded at least 100 yards receiving in four straight games against the 49ers, including the playoffs.

3. San Francisco WR Anquan Boldin has caught a touchdown pass in four straight meetings the Falcons, including the postseason.



ATS Trends


Atlanta
•Falcons are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games in Week 9.
• Falcons are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games on grass.
• Falcons are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
• Falcons are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games overall.



San Francisco
•49ers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game.
• 49ers are 2-6-1 ATS in their last 9 games following a S.U. loss.
• 49ers are 2-6-1 ATS in their last 9 games following a ATS loss.
• 49ers are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games in Week 9.
• 49ers are 3-9-1 ATS in their last 13 games following a SU loss of more than 14 points.
• 49ers are 3-10-1 ATS in their last 14 games overall.
• 49ers are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 home games.
• 49ers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
• 49ers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
• 49ers are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games after accumulating less than 250 total yards in their previous game.
• 49ers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 vs. NFC.
• 49ers are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games after scoring less than 15 points in their previous game.
• 49ers are 2-11 ATS in their last 13 games on grass.
• 49ers are 0-6-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
• 49ers are 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.


OU Trends


Atlanta
•Under is 3-0-1 in Falcons last 4 games overall.
• Under is 4-0-1 in Falcons last 5 games following a ATS loss.
• Under is 4-0 in Falcons last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
• Under is 8-1-1 in Falcons last 10 vs. a team with a losing record.
• Under is 8-1 in Falcons last 9 games following a S.U. loss.
• Under is 6-1-1 in Falcons last 8 vs. NFC.
• Under is 15-3 in Falcons last 18 games in Week 9.
• Under is 4-1 in Falcons last 5 games on grass.
• Under is 15-4 in Falcons last 19 games in November.
• Under is 7-2-1 in Falcons last 10 road games.
• Under is 6-2 in Falcons last 8 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
• Under is 5-2 in Falcons last 7 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.



San Francisco
•Under is 4-0 in 49ers last 4 games in November.
• Under is 4-0 in 49ers last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
• Under is 5-1 in 49ers last 6 games in Week 9.
• Under is 9-2 in 49ers last 11 games after accumulating less than 250 total yards in their previous game.
• Under is 9-2 in 49ers last 11 home games.
• Under is 11-3 in 49ers last 14 games following a ATS loss.
• Under is 14-5 in 49ers last 19 games after allowing more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game.
• Under is 11-4 in 49ers last 15 vs. a team with a winning record.
• Under is 21-8 in 49ers last 29 vs. NFC.
• Under is 18-7 in 49ers last 25 games following a SU loss of more than 14 points.
• Under is 25-10 in 49ers last 35 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
• Under is 11-5 in 49ers last 16 games on grass.


Head to Head


•Underdog is 10-4 ATS in their last 14 meetings.
• Road team is 4-0 ATS in their last 4 meetings.

 

[Greenbacks]

Preview: Denver at Indianapolis

When: 4:25 PM ET, Sunday, November 8, 2015
Where: Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana




Peyton Manning returns to the familiar confines of Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday as the undefeated Denver Broncos face Andrew Luck and the Indianapolis Colts. Manning could make his happy homecoming a memorable one as he can surpass Brett Favre (186) for the most regular-season victories while 284 passing yards are needed to move past the longtime Green Bay quarterback (81,838) in that department.

Manning threw for a season-high 340 yards as the Broncos maintained their unblemished record at the Packers' expense with a 29-10 rout last week. Denver's last loss came in the divisional playoffs at the hands of Indianapolis, which hardly looks like a postseason team in 2015 despite sharing first-place honors in the weak AFC South with Houston. Luck threw three of his league-high 12 interceptions on Monday, as the Colts suffered their third straight loss with a 29-26 overtime setback to Carolina. The defeat had consequences as the team fired offensive coordinator Pep Hamilton the following day and handed play-calling responsibilities to associate Rob Chudzinski.

TV: 4:25 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Broncos -5. O/U: 45

ABOUT THE BRONCOS (7-0): Denver's new version of the Orange Crush defense is an impressive one, as it leads the league in sacks (29), scoring (16 points) and passing yards (171.9) per contest. The Broncos also saw their beleaguered rushing attack get on track as Ronnie Hillman rushed for a pair of touchdowns while C.J. Anderson added a season-high 101 yards and a score. Coach Gary Kubiak insisted this week that both backs will continue to split carries against Indianapolis' 28th-ranked rushing defense.

ABOUT THE COLTS (3-5): Luck may find the going tough against the top-ranked passing defense, which held two-time league MVP Aaron Rodgers to just 77 yards last week. T.Y. Hilton isn't certain to be on the field on Sunday after missing his second straight practice due to a foot injury. Fellow wideout Andre Johnson has shown signs of life after a sluggish beginning in his first season in Indianapolis, and needs just 15 yards to pass Cris Carter (13,899) for 11th place all-time.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Denver acquired former Pro Bowl TE Vernon Davis from San Francisco on Tuesday.

2. Undefeated within its division, Indianapolis has lost all five contests outside the AFC South.

3. Kubiak has struggled mightily while coaching against the Colts, posting a 1-12 all-time mark.



ATS Trends


Denver
•Broncos are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
• Broncos are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
• Broncos are 13-5 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
• Broncos are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 road games.
• Broncos are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games overall.
• Broncos are 11-5 ATS in their last 16 games after accumulating more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game.
• Broncos are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
• Broncos are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games following a ATS win.
• Broncos are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games on fieldturf.
• Broncos are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game.



Indianapolis
•Colts are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games in Week 9.
• Colts are 12-3-1 ATS in their last 16 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
• Colts are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games in November.
• Colts are 19-7 ATS in their last 26 games following a S.U. loss.
• Colts are 22-9-1 ATS in their last 32 home games.
• Colts are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 vs. AFC.
• Colts are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games on fieldturf.


OU Trends


Denver
•Under is 4-0 in Broncos last 4 games after accumulating more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game.
• Under is 4-1 in Broncos last 5 games overall.
• Under is 4-1 in Broncos last 5 games following a S.U. win.
• Over is 19-6-1 in Broncos last 26 games on fieldturf.
• Over is 12-4-1 in Broncos last 17 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game.
• Over is 9-3-1 in Broncos last 13 games after allowing less than 150 yards passing in their previous game.
• Under is 6-2 in Broncos last 8 games following a SU win of more than 14 points.
• Over is 6-2-1 in Broncos last 9 games in Week 9.
• Under is 5-2 in Broncos last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
• Over is 41-17-1 in Broncos last 59 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.



Indianapolis
•Over is 5-0 in Colts last 5 games when playing on Sunday following a Monday night game.
• Over is 8-1 in Colts last 9 games in November.
• Under is 5-1 in Colts last 6 home games.
• Under is 6-2 in Colts last 8 games on fieldturf.
• Under is 5-2 in Colts last 7 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
• Under is 5-2 in Colts last 7 games following a S.U. loss.
• Under is 9-4 in Colts last 13 vs. AFC.


Head to Head


•Over is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings in Indianapolis.
• Over is 8-2 in the last 10 meetings.
• Broncos are 0-8 ATS in their last 8 meetings.
• Broncos are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 meetings in Indianapolis.

 

[Greenbacks]

Preview: Philadelphia at Dallas

When: 8:30 PM ET, Sunday, November 8, 2015
Where: AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas




The Dallas Cowboys have lost five games in a row but still have a pulse in the division race thanks to the pedestrian state of the NFC East. That being said, the Cowboys are pretty much in a must-win situation when they host the division-rival Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday night in a matchup that marks the return of DeMarco Murray to Dallas.

Murray, who led the league in rushing with 1,845 yards for the Cowboys last season before he was allowed to walk as a free agent, had a dismal performance in a 20-10 loss to Dallas in September, rushing for two yards on 13 yards. "There (are) no regrets on my part and no regrets on their part," Murray said. "I respect those guys. Great organization, spent a lot of time there, but I'm here now." Dallas quarterback Tony Romo suffered a broken collarbone in the Week 2 win over the Eagles and his team hasn't won since. While Philadelphia is coming off a bye, Dallas' losing streak reached five with a 13-12 home defeat to Seattle.

TV: 8:30 p.m. ET, NBC. LINE: Eagles -2.5. O/U: 44

ABOUT THE EAGLES (3-4): Philadelphia appeared to turn a corner with a pair of decisive wins over New Orleans and the New York Giants, but the momentum stalled in a 27-16 loss at Carolina as Sam Bradford was limited to 205 yards and failed to throw a TD pass for the first time. Murray has elevated his game with 260 rushing yards over the past three games, but he has been outperformed by fellow free-agent signee Ryan Mathews, who has run for 35 more yards on 32 fewer carries. Bradford has tossed six interceptions in the past three games and was picked off twice by the Cowboys in Week 2.

ABOUT THE COWBOYS (2-5): Dallas' backfield is in disarray as Murray's expected replacement, Joseph Randle, was released this week amid reports of behavioral issues and the fact that he was faced a league-mandated suspension. Darren McFadden erupted for 152 yards in a loss to the Giants on Oct. 25, but he was held to 64 yards on 20 carries by a Seattle defense that also spoiled the return of wideout Dez Bryant, who had two catches for 12 yards in his first game since suffering a broken bone in his foot. Matt Cassel has thrown for 324 yards with one TD and three picks in two starts.

EXTRA POINTS

1. The road team has won the last five games in the series.

2. Bryant had six catches for 114 yards and three TDs in his last game against Philadelphia.

3. Eagles WR Jordan Matthews had six catches for 80 yards and a score in Week 2.


ATS Trends


Philadelphia
•Eagles are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games in November.
• Eagles are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games on fieldturf.
• Eagles are 5-2 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
• Eagles are 6-13 ATS in their last 19 games after allowing more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game.
• Eagles are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games in Week 9.
• Eagles are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 vs. NFC.
• Eagles are 5-15-1 ATS in their last 21 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.



Dallas
•Cowboys are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating less than 150 yards passing in their previous game.
• Cowboys are 4-1 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
• Cowboys are 5-12 ATS in their last 17 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
• Cowboys are 4-11 ATS in their last 15 games in November.
• Cowboys are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games.
• Cowboys are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
• Cowboys are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games on fieldturf.
• Cowboys are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games in Week 9.


OU Trends


Philadelphia
•Under is 4-0 in Eagles last 4 road games.
• Over is 4-0 in Eagles last 4 games after allowing more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game.
• Under is 5-0 in Eagles last 5 games after accumulating more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game.
• Under is 6-1 in Eagles last 7 games overall.
• Over is 6-1 in Eagles last 7 vs. a team with a losing record.
• Under is 5-1 in Eagles last 6 vs. NFC.
• Over is 5-1 in Eagles last 6 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
• Over is 4-1 in Eagles last 5 games in November.
• Over is 4-1 in Eagles last 5 games in Week 9.
• Over is 9-3 in Eagles last 12 games following a S.U. loss.
• Over is 17-7 in Eagles last 24 games following a ATS loss.
• Under is 9-4 in Eagles last 13 vs. NFC East.



Dallas
•Over is 5-0 in Cowboys last 5 games after accumulating less than 150 yards passing in their previous game.
• Under is 13-3-2 in Cowboys last 18 games in Week 9.
• Over is 4-1 in Cowboys last 5 vs. NFC East.
• Under is 6-2-1 in Cowboys last 9 home games.
• Over is 5-2-1 in Cowboys last 8 games in November.
• Over is 5-2 in Cowboys last 7 games following a ATS win.
• Under is 29-13-1 in Cowboys last 43 games after accumulating less than 250 total yards in their previous game.
• Over is 33-15-3 in Cowboys last 51 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game.


Head to Head


•Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
• Eagles are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
• Road team is 7-1 ATS in their last 8 meetings.
• Underdog is 6-0 ATS in their last 6 meetings.