NFL
Sunday, October 25
Chance of rain when Patriots host Jets Sunday
According to weather forecasts, there is a 42 percent possibility of rain in Foxborough when the New England Patriots host the New York Jets Sunday afternoon.
Temperatures at Gillettte Stadium will be in the high-50s with wind blowing from sideline to sideline around six miles per hour.
The Pats opened as 10-point home favorites, but that has since come down to -7.5. The total opened at 49 and is down to 47.5.
Mariota out, Mettenberger in for the Titans Sunday
The Tennessee Titans will turn to Zach Mettenberger under center for Sunday's meeting with the Atlanta Falcons after Marcus Mariota was ruled out with a knee injury, according to Yahoo! Sports.
Mariota suffered a sprained MCL when Miami Dolphins defensive end Olivier Vernon hit him low in last week's game.
The Titans entered the day as 5.5-point home dogs, but that has since been adjusted to anywhere from +6 to +7.
Mettenberger appeared in seven games and started six for the Titans last season. The Titans went 0-6 straight up and 1-5 against the spread in those starts.
Stafford has been tough to back versus Vikings
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford has posted some rather impressive numbers in his career against the Minnesota Vikings, but that hasn't necessarily translated into profits at for Lions backers.
In 11 career starts versus the Vikings, Stafford has tossed 16 touchdown passes to just five interceptions but has led the Lions to a 5-6 record straight up and an even worse 2-7-2 mark against the spread.
The NFC North rivals split last season's meetings straight up, but the Vikes took both in the ATS column covering as 8-point faves in a 16-14 loss in Detroit and covering the spread as 2.5-point home faves in a 26-16 win.
Stafford and the Lions will give it a shot as 2-point home underdogs with the Vikings in town Sunday afternoon.
Cleveland Browns are league's top Over wager
The Cleveland Browns are the NFL's top Over wager in the early stages of the season, taking a 6-0 Over/Under record into St. Louis to face the Rams Sunday afternoon.
The Browns are currently 12th in the NFL averaging 23.5 points per game on offense, while the defense ranks 24th in the league, allowing 25.7 points per game.
The total for Sunday's game with the Rams opened at 42.5 but has since moved down to 41.5.
Vikings struggling to post road wins under Zimmer
During the Mike Zimmer era, the Minnesota Vikings are just 2-8 straight up in 10 road games, but have gone 5-5 against the spread in those spots.
This season, the Vikes are 0-2 SU and 1-1 ATS in their two road games but will travel to visit the Detroit Lions at Ford Field Sunday afternoon.
The Vikes have fared well at the betting window versus the Lions in recent meetings, going 6-2-1 ATS in the previous nine (4-5 SU).
Books opened the Vikings as 2.5-point road favorites but that has since moved to -2.
Patriots bring Lafell off PUP list
Wide receiver Brandon Lafell was placed on the 53-man roster on Saturday by the New England Patriots.
Lafell was activated from the reserve/physically unable to perform list after being placed on the list on Sept. 5 because of a foot injury.
Last season, Lafell played in all 16 games, starting 13, and posted career highs of 74 receptions for 953 yards and seven touchdowns. He added 13 receptions for 199 yards and two touchdowns in three post-season games.
Cowboys WR Bryant doesn't travel with team, still doubtful
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant, who is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the New York Giants, did not make the trip with the rest of the team in order to get more rest.
A Cowboys spokesman told the Dallas Morning News that Bryant could still fly to New York on his own and so far hasn't been downgraded from "doubtful" to "out."
Bryant must be downgraded to out if he doesn't fly to New York on his own sometime Saturday. The Cowboys left their Valley Ranch, Texas, headquarters on Friday afternoon for a special team trip to Ground Zero and the Freedom Tower.
Bryant has made progress from his broken foot but not enough to preclude him from likely missing his fifth consecutive game. Coach Jason Garrett said earlier in the week that Bryant must practice before he can be listed among the team's active players.
Bryant was injured in the season-opening game against the Giants on Sept. 13.
Sunday, October 25
Chance of rain when Patriots host Jets Sunday
According to weather forecasts, there is a 42 percent possibility of rain in Foxborough when the New England Patriots host the New York Jets Sunday afternoon.
Temperatures at Gillettte Stadium will be in the high-50s with wind blowing from sideline to sideline around six miles per hour.
The Pats opened as 10-point home favorites, but that has since come down to -7.5. The total opened at 49 and is down to 47.5.
Mariota out, Mettenberger in for the Titans Sunday
The Tennessee Titans will turn to Zach Mettenberger under center for Sunday's meeting with the Atlanta Falcons after Marcus Mariota was ruled out with a knee injury, according to Yahoo! Sports.
Mariota suffered a sprained MCL when Miami Dolphins defensive end Olivier Vernon hit him low in last week's game.
The Titans entered the day as 5.5-point home dogs, but that has since been adjusted to anywhere from +6 to +7.
Mettenberger appeared in seven games and started six for the Titans last season. The Titans went 0-6 straight up and 1-5 against the spread in those starts.
Stafford has been tough to back versus Vikings
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford has posted some rather impressive numbers in his career against the Minnesota Vikings, but that hasn't necessarily translated into profits at for Lions backers.
In 11 career starts versus the Vikings, Stafford has tossed 16 touchdown passes to just five interceptions but has led the Lions to a 5-6 record straight up and an even worse 2-7-2 mark against the spread.
The NFC North rivals split last season's meetings straight up, but the Vikes took both in the ATS column covering as 8-point faves in a 16-14 loss in Detroit and covering the spread as 2.5-point home faves in a 26-16 win.
Stafford and the Lions will give it a shot as 2-point home underdogs with the Vikings in town Sunday afternoon.
Cleveland Browns are league's top Over wager
The Cleveland Browns are the NFL's top Over wager in the early stages of the season, taking a 6-0 Over/Under record into St. Louis to face the Rams Sunday afternoon.
The Browns are currently 12th in the NFL averaging 23.5 points per game on offense, while the defense ranks 24th in the league, allowing 25.7 points per game.
The total for Sunday's game with the Rams opened at 42.5 but has since moved down to 41.5.
Vikings struggling to post road wins under Zimmer
During the Mike Zimmer era, the Minnesota Vikings are just 2-8 straight up in 10 road games, but have gone 5-5 against the spread in those spots.
This season, the Vikes are 0-2 SU and 1-1 ATS in their two road games but will travel to visit the Detroit Lions at Ford Field Sunday afternoon.
The Vikes have fared well at the betting window versus the Lions in recent meetings, going 6-2-1 ATS in the previous nine (4-5 SU).
Books opened the Vikings as 2.5-point road favorites but that has since moved to -2.
Patriots bring Lafell off PUP list
Wide receiver Brandon Lafell was placed on the 53-man roster on Saturday by the New England Patriots.
Lafell was activated from the reserve/physically unable to perform list after being placed on the list on Sept. 5 because of a foot injury.
Last season, Lafell played in all 16 games, starting 13, and posted career highs of 74 receptions for 953 yards and seven touchdowns. He added 13 receptions for 199 yards and two touchdowns in three post-season games.
Cowboys WR Bryant doesn't travel with team, still doubtful
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant, who is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the New York Giants, did not make the trip with the rest of the team in order to get more rest.
A Cowboys spokesman told the Dallas Morning News that Bryant could still fly to New York on his own and so far hasn't been downgraded from "doubtful" to "out."
Bryant must be downgraded to out if he doesn't fly to New York on his own sometime Saturday. The Cowboys left their Valley Ranch, Texas, headquarters on Friday afternoon for a special team trip to Ground Zero and the Freedom Tower.
Bryant has made progress from his broken foot but not enough to preclude him from likely missing his fifth consecutive game. Coach Jason Garrett said earlier in the week that Bryant must practice before he can be listed among the team's active players.
Bryant was injured in the season-opening game against the Giants on Sept. 13.
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