NFL Trends and Indexes - Week 10 (Thursday, November 6 - Monday, November 10)

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NFL

Sunday, November 9

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Sunday Night Football: Bears at Packers
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Chicago Bears at Green Bay Packers (-7, 53)

Perhaps no team needed a bye week more than the Chicago Bears, who will attempt to bounce back from a pair of lopsided defeats and remain in contention in the NFC North race when they visit the archrival Green Bay Packers on Sunday night. Chicago has dropped four of five, including a 51-23 beating at New England prior to its bye, to fall into the division cellar. The Bears' spiral started with a 38-17 home loss to Green Bay on Sept. 28, their seventh loss in the past eight meetings against the Packers.

Green Bay also comes in off a bye, which followed a 44-23 drubbing at New Orleans that brought an end to an impressive four-game winning streak during which it averaged a shade over 36 points. Aaron Rodgers threw for a season-high 418 yards despite suffering a second-half hamstring injury against the Saints, but he practiced fully Wednesday and expects another high-scoring duel with Chicago. "Both teams executed pretty well last time with no punts," Rodgers said. "They just turned the ball over and we didn't."

TV: 8:30 p.m. ET, NBC.

LINE HISTORY: Since opening at Green Bay -7.5, the line has shifted to -7. The opening total of 52 has jumped one point to 53.

INJURY REPORT: Bears - LB Lance Briggs (Prob-Ribs), TE Martellus Bennett (Ques-Ribs), CB Kyle Fuller (Ques-Hip) Packers - G Josh Sitton (Ques-Toe), CB Sam Shields (Ques-Knee), G T.J. Lang (Ques-Ankle).

POWER RANKINGS: Bears (+1) + Packers (-3.75) + home field (-3) = Packers (-7.75)

WEATHER REPORT: Scattered flurries will start in the early morning before changing to a snow/rain mix in the afternoon. Temperature at game time is expected to be 35°F.

ABOUT THE BEARS (3-5 SU, 3-5 ATS, 5-3 O/U): Chicago fell behind by 14 points at halftime in a 27-14 loss to Miami on Oct. 19 before getting pulverized by the Patriots - a game in which it trailed 38-7 at the break. Quarterback Jay Cutler has thrown six interceptions and lost three fumbles over the past five games, including a pair of second-half picks that allowed Green Bay to break the game open in Week 4. Running back Matt Forte has accounted for 1,052 yards from scrimmage (562 rushing, 490 receiving) and six touchdowns, but wideouts Brandon Marshall and Alshon Jeffery have combined for 72 catches after amassing 189 last season. The Bears expect linebacker Lance Briggs to return from a three-game absence to help a defense that has been shredded for an average of 32 points during the 1-4 skid.

ABOUT THE PACKERS (5-3 SU, 4-3-1 ATS, 7-1 O/U): Rodgers had a streak of 212 passes without an interception halted with a pair against New Orleans - both coming after he hurt his hamstring at the end of a scramble. He had 13 touchdowns in the four-game winning streak, including four in a 302-yard effort against Chicago in the first meeting. Randall Cobb and Jordy Nelson each had a pair of scoring passes against the Bears and have combined for 90 catches and 15 touchdowns, but the running game has been spotty with second-year back Eddie Lacy limited to 63 yards or fewer in seven of the eight games. Green Bay could be without both starting guards, but three defensive starters could return the lineup to fortify a unit that was singed for 496 yards and 33 first downs by the Bears.

TRENDS:

*Over is 4-1 in Packers last 5 home games.
*Bears are 8-20-1 ATS in their last 29 meetings.
*Over is 19-7 in Bears last 26 road games.
*Favorite is 7-1 ATS in their last 8 meetings.

CONSENSUS: According to Consensus, 65 percent of action is backing Green Bay.


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NFL

Sunday, November 9


Cold and wind in forecast at Ralph Wilson Stadium

The Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills will have to compete with some temperatures and not just one another at Ralph Wilson Stadium Sunday.

Forecasts are calling for temperatures in the high-30s with a small 21 percent chance of rain. Wind will blow across the field upwards of 10 mph during gametime.

The Bills are presently 1-point home dogs and the total is 42.


Strong chance of rain as Seahawks host Giants

It could by typical Seattle weather Sunday afternoon as the Seahawks host the New York Giants at CenturyLink Field.

Forecasts are calling for an 83 percent chance of rain prior and during gametime Sunday. Temperatures will be in the low-50s and there will be a small 3 mph wind blowing toward the south endzone.

The Seahawks are currently 8.5-point home faves and oddsmakers have the total at 44.5.


Falcons struggling ATS, but solid on the Under

The Atlanta Falcons, losers of five in a row, have not been a solid spread play recently (1-4 ATS in their last five), but they have been a boon for bettors banking on low totals.

The Under is 4-0 in the Falcons' last four games. They'll collide with divisional rival Tampa Bay in the Sunshine State Sunday.

The Bucs are presently 2.5-point home faves. Oddsmakers have the total sitting at 47.


Under on fire in recent Chiefs matchups

The Kansas City Chiefs have gone on a tear for Under bettors as of late, posting a perfect 0-4 O/U record in their last four contests.

Alex Smith's squad travels to Western New York for a date with the Buffalo Bills Sunday.

Buffalo is currently listed as 1-point home faves with a total of 42.


Dolphins clicking, and covering as a result

The Miami Dolphins have started clicking at precisely the right time, and as a result, have been covering the spread with ease.

The Dolphins sit tied with Buffalo for second place in the AFC East with a 5-3 record SU, and have won three in a row heading into their meeting with the Detroit Lions in the Motor City Sunday.

Miami is 4-1 ATS in their last five games. Oddsmakers have the 'Fins as +2.5 road dogs with a total of 43.5 for the affair.


High totals the norm in Saints contests

After a slow start to the season, the New Orleans Saints appear to be looking like themselves again, winning three out of their last four matchups and sit atop of the weak NFC South with a 4-4 SU record.

Due to the Saints finding their groove, they've been putting up a ton of points on the board. The Over has gone 4-1 in New Orleans' last five games.

Drew Brees' club host San Franciso in the Bayou State Sunday. The Niners are presently listed as +5 dogs with an Over/Under of 49.


Jets causing headaches for their spread backers

The New York Jets have had a nightmare start to the regular campaign and are sitting in the basement of the AFC East as Week 10 approaches.

As a result, the Gang Green have been hurting the pockets of their backers as well. The Jets are just 1-7-1 against the spread in their past nine matchups.

New York faces off agains Ben Roethlisberger and the red-hot Pittsburgh Steelers at MetLife Stadium Sunday. Oddsmakers have the black and gold listed as 3.5-point road favorites with a total of 47.

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NFL roundup: Chiefs activate LB May

The Kansas City Chiefs activated linebacker Joe Mays from injured reserve Saturday and waived linebacker Jerry Franklin.

Mays has played 61 NFL games in six seasons with the Houston Texans (2013), Denver Broncos (2010-12) and Philadelphia Eagles (2008-09). He joined the Chiefs as a free agent in March and was placed on injured reserve Sept. 2 with a designation to return. His career numbers include 194 tackles (141 solo), 18 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, six pass breakups and one forced fumble.

Franklin has played 20 NFL games in three seasons with the Chiefs (2014) and Chicago Bears (2012-13). He has served primarily on special teams, recording 11 tackles.

---New York Giants starting running back Rashad Jennings did not make the team's trip to Seattle for Sunday's game against the Seahawks and was ruled out.

Jennings has been out for a month with a knee injury. Rookie Andre Williams will continue to fill in for Jennings.

---The Seahawks activated cornerback Jeremy Lane from the injured reserve/designated for return list, making him eligible to play against the Giants.

Lane was placed on injured reserve with the designation to return following the season opener against Green Bay when he sustained a groin injury. This was the first week he was eligible to return.

To make room for Lane on the roster, center Stephen Schilling (knee) was placed on injured reserve.

---The Green Bay Packers downgraded safety Morgan Burnett from probable to questionable for Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears.

Though the Packers made the announcement, they did not say if or when Burnett aggravated his calf injury. After starting the first seven games of the season, Burnett missed the Packers' last game against the New Orleans Saints. Green Bay is coming off a bye.

The Packers also signed offensive tackle Jamon Meredith to the active roster and placed wide receiver Kevin Dorsey on injured reserve.

---The Baltimore Ravens signed cornerback Rashaan Melvin off the Miami Dolphins' practice squad.

To make room for Melvin on the roster, the Ravens placed cornerback Jimmy Smith on injured reserve. Smith had season-ending foot surgery.

---Former New York Jets wide receiver Braylon Edwards told radio station WPEN-FM this week that the team "babied" quarterback Mark Sanchez, who is making his first start with the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night against the Carolina Panthers.

After leading the Jets to consecutive AFC championship games in 2009 and '10, Sanchez fell out of favor with the Jets and he signed with the Eagles in March.

Edwards, a teammate of Sanchez during the Jets' playoff runs, said the team protected the quarterback by emphasizing a run-heavy offense.

"You have to remember Mark was 20 years old when he was drafted. He was a kid," Edwards said. "They babied him and never really allowed him to man-up in the NFL, which is a league full of men."

---Houston Texans linebackers coach Mike Vrabel wrote on Twitter that his three Super Bowl rings were stolen from his home. Vrabel won the rings as a linebacker for the New England Patriots.

"To all the Houston area pawn shops: 3 super bowl rings are headed your way. Courtesy of the (expletives) who smashed our back door in," Vrabel tweeted.

Vrabel helped the Patriots win Super Bowls during the 2001-02, 2003-04 and 2004-05 seasons.

---The San Francisco 49ers promoted linebacker Chase Thomas from the practice squad to the active roster.

Thomas originally signed with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted rookie free agent in 2013 out of Stanford.

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Where the action is: Sunday's biggest NFL Week 10 line moves

Dallas Cowboys vs. Jacksonville Jaguars - Open: +7.5, Move: +7

The National Football League hits the United Kingdom for the third time this season as the Cowboys and the Jaguars square off at Wembley Stadium. The Cowboys head into this one in a bit of a rut having dropped two straight – both at home – and are holding out hope that Tony Romo will be able to play.

"We waited as long as we could to post this line because there is a significant dropoff between Tony Romo and Brandon Weeden," Lester points out. "Once Sunday rolls around and everyone knows that Romo is playing, I expect we’ll see a spike in the spread. I think the numbers are exactly where they need to be."

Pittsburgh Steelers at New York Jets - Open: +5.5, Move: +3.5

The dichotomy in this matchup couldn't be more intriguing. The Jets are in full-on crisis mode as the team is the worst bet in the league (1-7-1 ATS) and speculation continues to arise about the job security of Rex Ryan and John Idzik. Meanwhile, the Steelers have won three straight SU and ATS and Ben Roethlisberger has lit up box scores. Of course, this is prime fodder for a sharp vs. public divide.

"Pittsburgh is off two-straight blowout wins and the Jets are in offensive disarray," Lester says. "This has the stench of trap all over it. Sharps are on the home team, squares are backing the Steelers. The public should push this back up a bit before kickoff."

Atlanta Falcons at Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Open: +1, Move: +3

A pair of teams who have struggled at the betting window this season as the Bucs host the Falcons. Both are 3-5 ATS, but the two of them are still alive in hunt in the NFC South so there is something to play for here. Atlanta's woes away from home (read: outdoors) are well documented as they are 0-4 straight up and against the spread.

"Early money was on Tampa Bay and then we’ve basically taken nothing but Atlanta bets since," explains Lester. "Folks aren’t ready to accept that the Falcons are a bad team. If it moved above the key number, I’d take a shot on the Bucs."

New York Giants at Seattle Seahawks - Open: -9, Move: -8.5

As crazy as it sounds, the Seahawks have dropped four-straight against the spread including a pair at CenturyLink Field (-10 vs. Dallas, -13.5 vs. Oakland). That will be the site Sunday as they host the Giants. The G-Men are coming in riding a three-game SU and ATS losing streak, including a 40-24 loss to the Indianapolis Colts off a bye week.

"We’ve just started to see a little bit a smart money on the Giants," Lester tells Covers. "They certainly face an uphill situation considering the turnaround and travel elements, but Seattle hasn’t exactly 'righted the ship', so to speak. Our action has been pretty two-sided so we’re happy with the line we set."

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NFL

Sunday, November 9


Bills move to 1-point faves early Sunday

The Buffalo Bills opened as 2-point home underdogs with the Kansas City Chiefs in town Sunday, but that line is on the move with kickoff approaching.

At online sportsbook Pinnacle Sports, the spread has shifted to Bills -1 earlier Sunday morning. Most offshore books are offering this game at Bills +1 or a Pick, while most Vegas outlets are offering Bills +1 or +1.5.

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NFL injury list for Sunday games

ATLANTA FALCONS at TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS

ATLANTA FALCONS

--Out: T Jonathan Scott (hamstring)

--Questionable: WR Harry Douglas (foot), DE Jonathan Massaquoi (foot), RB Antone Smith (neck)

--Probable: DE Jonathan Babineaux (foot)

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS

--Out: G Kadeem Edwards (foot)

--Doubtful: T Anthony Collins (foot), RB Doug Martin (ankle), CB Alterraun Verner (hamstring)

--Questionable: LB Lavonte David (knee), WR Vincent Jackson (knee), DE Michael Johnson (hand), LB Brandon Magee (knee), TE Austin Seferian-Jenkins (thumb), RB Charles Sims (ankle), DT Akeem Spence (hamstring), TE Luke Stocker (hip)

DALLAS COWBOYS at JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS

DALLAS COWBOYS

--Out: DE Tyrone Crawford (knee)

--Questionable: DT Nick Hayden (shoulder), LB Rolando McClain (knee, groin)

--Probable: LB Bruce Carter (finger), S Barry Church (shoulder), DE Jack Crawford (calf), T Doug Free (foot), TE James Hanna (hamstring), LB Anthony Hitchens (chest), G Ronald Leary (groin), T Jermey Parnell (chest), QB Tony Romo (back), DE Anthony Spencer (knee, foot)

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS

--Out: DE Andre Branch (groin), LB Jeremiah George (ankle), G Brandon Linder (shoulder)

--Probable: QB Blake Bortles (left wrist), DE Chris Clemons (knee), S Josh Evans (shoulder), WR Marqise Lee (ankle), S Sherrod Martin (shoulder), WR Cecil Shorts (hamstring), RB Jordan Todman (quadriceps), LB Dekoda Watson (hamstring)

DENVER BRONCOS at OAKLAND RAIDERS

DENVER BRONCOS

--Out: LB Nate Irving (knee)

--Questionable: RB Montee Ball (groin), T Paul Cornick (shoulder), TE Virgil Green (calf)

--Probable: S Quinton Carter (hamstring), LB Steven Johnson (ankle), K Brandon McManus (right groin), RB Juwan Thompson (knee), WR Wes Welker

OAKLAND RAIDERS

--Out: TE David Ausberry (foot), CB Chimdi Chekwa (hamstring), G Gabe Jackson (knee), CB Carlos Rogers (knee)

--Questionable: CB T.J. Carrie (ankle)

--Probable: WR Vincent Brown (hamstring), CB Keith McGill (groin), RB Jamize Olawale (shoulder), WR Kenbrell Thompkins (not injury related), DE Justin Tuck (knee)

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS at BUFFALO BILLS

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS

--Out: WR Donnie Avery (groin), CB Jamell Fleming (hamstring), LB Jerry Franklin (hamstring)

--Questionable: CB Phillip Gaines (ankle, quadriceps), LB Josh Martin (hamstring, knee), CB Christopher Owens (knee)

--Probable: S Eric Berry (ankle), RB Cyrus Gray (hand), LB Tamba Hali (knee), WR Junior Hemingway (hamstring), TE Travis Kelce (ribs), CB Sean Smith (groin)

BUFFALO BILLS

--Questionable: CB Ron Brooks (groin), RB Fred Jackson (groin), WR Sammy Watkins (groin)

--Probable: WR Marcus Easley (knee), WR Marquise Goodwin (hamstring), LB Ty Powell (ankle), G Cyril Richardson (not injury related), WR Robert Woods (back)

MIAMI DOLPHINS at DETROIT LIONS

MIAMI DOLPHINS

--Out: TE Dion Sims (toe)

--Doubtful: G Daryn Colledge (back)

--Questionable: RB Lamar Miller (shoulder), LB Koa Misi (ankle), DT Earl Mitchell (abdomen), LB Kelvin Sheppard (hip, groin), S Jimmy Wilson (hamstring)

--Probable: TE Charles Clay (knee), DT Anthony Johnson (back), LB Chris McCain (foot), C Mike Pouncey (hip), LB Jordan Tripp (ankle)

DETROIT LIONS

--Out: DT Nick Fairley (knee)

--Doubtful: TE Eric Ebron (hamstring)

--Questionable: TE Joseph Fauria (ankle), TE Brandon Pettigrew (foot)

--Probable: DE Ezekiel Ansah (toe), RB Reggie Bush (ankle), WR Calvin Johnson (ankle), DE George Johnson (hamstring), T LaAdrian Waddle (concussion)

NEW YORK GIANTS at SEATTLE SEAHAWKS

NEW YORK GIANTS

--Doubtful: RB Rashad Jennings (knee)

--Questionable: CB Zackary Bowman (abdomen), DT Cullen Jenkins (calf), DE Mathias Kiwanuka (knee)

--Probable: WR Preston Parker (ankle), G Weston Richburg (ankle), CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (back, hamstring), G Adam Snyder (knee), P Steve Weatherford (left ankle, back)

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS

--Out: TE Zach Miller (ankle), LB Bobby Wagner (toe)

--Doubtful: G James Carpenter (ankle), S Kam Chancellor (groin), G Stephen Schilling (knee), LB Malcolm Smith (groin)

--Questionable: CB Marcus Burley (hamstring), CB Byron Maxwell (calf)

--Probable: WR Doug Baldwin (groin), DE Michael Bennett (toe), DT Jordan Hill (ankle), S Jeron Johnson (concussion), RB Marshawn Lynch (calf), T Russell Okung (calf), DE O'Brien Schofield (head), C Max Unger (not injury related)

PITTSBURGH STEELERS at NEW YORK JETS

PITTSBURGH STEELERS

--Out: S Troy Polamalu (knee), LB Ryan Shazier (ankle), CB Ivan Taylor (forearm), S Shamarko Thomas (hamstring), S Ross Ventrone (hamstring)

--Probable: DE Cameron Heyward (not injury related), WR Darrius Heyward-Bey (hamstring), DE Brett Keisel (not injury related), TE Heath Miller (not injury related), S Michael Mitchell (not injury related), C Maurkice Pouncey (not injury related), LB Jason Worilds (abdomen)

NEW YORK JETS

--Out: CB Darrin Walls (calf)

--Probable: T Oday Aboushi (shoulder), LB Antwan Barnes (knee), G Willie Colon (knee), T Breno Giacomini (illness), LB David Harris (shoulder), WR Percy Harvin (heel), RB Chris Johnson (ankle), WR Jeremy Kerley (not injury related), C Nick Mangold (shoulder), LB Trevor Reilly (knee), DT Sheldon Richardson (illness), WR Greg Salas (wrist), QB Geno Smith (right shoulder), QB Michael Vick (foot), DE Muhammad Wilkerson (illness)

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS at NEW ORLEANS SAINTS

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS

--Questionable: CB Tramaine Brock (toe), DT Quinton Dial (eye), WR Brandon Lloyd (hamstring), LB Dan Skuta (ankle), LB Patrick Willis (toe)

--Probable: RB Frank Gore (hip), DE Justin Smith (not injury related), DT Ian Williams (shin)

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS

--Out: LB David Hawthorne (hand), RB Khiry Robinson (forearm), RB Pierre Thomas (rib, shoulder)

--Questionable: C Jonathan Goodwin (knee, ankle), RB Mark Ingram (shoulder), WR Robert Meachem (ankle), T Zach Strief (chest)

--Probable: TE Jimmy Graham (shoulder), WR Kenny Stills (thigh)

ST. LOUIS RAMS at ARIZONA CARDINALS

ST. LOUIS RAMS

--Doubtful: LB Daren Bates (groin)

--Questionable: S Cody Davis (concussion), CB Janoris Jenkins (knee), CB Marcus Roberson (ankle)

--Probable: LB Jo-Lonn Dunbar (toe), CB E.J. Gaines (knee), TE Cory Harkey (knee), DE William Hayes (fibula), S Rodney McLeod (knee)

ARIZONA CARDINALS

--Out: LB Desmond Bishop (hamstring), RB Stepfan Taylor (calf)

--Questionable: DT Ed Stinson (groin)

--Probable: LB Lorenzo Alexander (knee), LB Marcus Benard (illness), RB Andre Ellington (foot), LB Larry Foote (back), T Bobby Massie (ankle, knee)

TENNESSEE TITANS at BALTIMORE RAVENS

TENNESSEE TITANS

--Questionable: DT Sammie Lee Hill (hamstring), WR Nate Washington (shoulder)

--Probable: CB Coty Sensabaugh (knee)

BALTIMORE RAVENS

--Out: WR Michael Campanaro (thigh), T Jah Reid (hand), CB Jimmy Smith (foot)

--Probable: TE Owen Daniels (not injury related), LB Daryl Smith (not injury related), WR Steve Smith (not injury related), G Marshal Yanda (knee), C Jeremy Zuttah (ankle)

CHICAGO BEARS at GREEN BAY PACKERS on Sunday night

CHICAGO BEARS

--Out: T Eben Britton (illness), LB Darryl Sharpton (hamstring), G Matt Slauson (chest)

--Questionable: TE Martellus Bennett (ribs)

--Probable: LB Jon Bostic (back), LB Lance Briggs (ribs), CB Kyle Fuller (hip, hand), S Danny McCray (knee), T Jordan Mills (foot)

GREEN BAY PACKERS

--Out: WR Kevin Dorsey (foot)

--Questionable: G T.J. Lang (ankle), G Josh Sitton (toe)

--Probable: S Morgan Burnett (calf), DE Datone Jones (ankle), QB Aaron Rodgers (hamstring), CB Sam Shields (knee)

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NFL

Sunday, November 9


Saints aim for 12th straight home win vs. 49ers

It's well documented that the New Orleans Saints love playing in the Bayou State, and they'll try to go for their 12th straight win at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome when Drew Brees and company host Colin Kaepernick and the San Francisco 49ers Sunday.

The Niners (4-4 straight up) head into the affair losers of two straight, while the Saints (4-4 SU) have righted the ship with victories over Carolina and Green Bay after an uncharacteristic slow start.

The Saints are presently 6-point home faves with the total set at 49 for the contest.

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Monday, November 10

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Monday Night Football: Panthers at Eagles
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Carolina Panthers at Philadelphia Eagles (-7, 48.5)

The Philadelphia Eagles begin life without quarterback Nick Foles when they host the scuffling Carolina Panthers on Monday night. Foles was injured late in the first quarter of last week's 31-21 win at Houston, giving the Eagles three quarters to acclimate Mark Sanchez to the starting role. Sanchez was solid against the Texans, and the team feels good about his chances for success against a Panthers team that has given up 30.7 points over its last seven games.

"Mark can play, man," said Philadelphia wideout Jeremy Maclin, the reigning NFC Offensive Player of the Week. "There's no question about it. He's also surrounded by a lot more talent than what he had in New York, so the sky's the limit." The Panthers, meanwhile, have only one win since Sept. 14 but should benefit from the return of two key offensive linemen as Cam Newton looks to regain his consistency. “A lot of it is not just about him,” Carolina coach Ron Rivera said. “We can put it all on the quarterback and say it’s all about the quarterback, but this is a team game.”

TV: 8:30 p.m. ET, ESPN.

LINE HISTORY: The Eagles opened as 6-point home faves, but that has moved to -7. The total opened 48 and has gone up a half-point.

INJURY REPORT: Panthers - G Amini Silatolu (Questionable, calf), G Trai Turner (Questionable, knee), S Thomas DeCoud (Questionable, hamstring), WR Philly Brown (Probable, concussion). Eagles - S Nate Allen (Probable, hamstring).

POWER RANKINGS: Panthers (+2.5) + Eagles (-3.5) + home field (-3.0) = Eagles -9.0

WEATHER FORECAST: Temperatures will be in the low-50s with wind blowing toward the north endzone at 3 mph.

ABOUT THE PANTHERS (3-5-1 SU, 5-4 ATS, 5-4 O/U ): Left tackle Byron Bell and left guard Amini Silatolu are slated to return for Carolina, which ranks 20th in the league in passing yards and 26th in rushing yards. The Panthers have scored a total of 36 points in their last three games with Newton throwing for just 176 yards per contest during that stretch. On the bright side, Luke Kuechly continues to lead the league in tackles with 97 and has an NFL-high 417 tackles since entering the league in 2012.

ABOUT THE EAGLES (6-2 SU, 5-3 ATS, 5-3 O/U): After Foles broke his collarbone, Sanchez threw two touchdowns and a pair of interceptions last week in his first regular-season action since December 2012. The focus of the offense will continue to be Maclin, who has 18 catches for 345 yards and four touchdowns in his last two games, and LeSean McCoy, whose four most productive games of the season have come in his last four outings. Philadelphia's biggest concern heading into Monday night's contest is likely how to replace linebacker DeMeco Ryans, who tore his Achilles tendon last weekend and will be replaced by a trio of relative unknowns in the middle of the Eagles' 3-4 scheme.

TRENDS:

* Over is 5-2 in the last seven meetings.
* Eagles are 5-2 ATS in their last seven home games.
* Under is 11-2 in Panthers last 13 vs. NFC.
* Over is 7-1-1 in Eagles last nine Monday games.

CONSENSUS: According to Consensus, 60 percent of bets are backing the Eagles.


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NFL

Monday, November 10


Eagles now 7.5-point faves against Carolina

The line continues to move towards the Philadelphia Eagles for their Monday night showdown with the Carolina Panthers.

The Eagles have moved to 7.5-point home favorites, after opening at -6.5 earlier in the week. After initially getting bet down to -5.5, the line has steadily moved in Philadelphia's favor to the current number.