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**StarDust Bum** · 04-18-2019, 02:14 AM

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**StarDust Bum** · 04-18-2019, 02:19 AM

2019 NFL schedule release: Ten juicy revenge games on tap

Professional athletes are a prideful lot. Setbacks can be crushing -- especially when the stink of defeat, of disappointment, of injustice is allowed to linger for an entire offseason.

As we get our first look at the 2019 NFL regular-season schedule, let's put a spotlight on games that will allow players and teams the opportunity to settle some old scores. Yes, let's dig into the ancient art of revenge.

New Orleans Saints at Los Angeles Rams
Week 2: Sunday, Sept. 15 at 4:25 p.m. ET on FOX

The Saints and their fans will never get over the blown pass-interference call that kept the Rams alive in last season's NFC Championship Game. How could you blame them? It was arguably the most impactful and egregious official mishap in NFL history. You do not want to be on the wrong side of that kind of history. Typically, you want matchups involving premier teams occurring deeper into the NFL schedule, but the circumstances here make this a sooner-the-better situation. In a just world, the Saints would get the chance to deliver revenge at the Superdome, a.k.a. The Scene Of The Crime. Perhaps they'll get that opportunity in January. For now, an early statement win in L.A. would register as a solid opening salvo.

Cleveland Browns at New York Jets
Week 2: Monday, Sept. 16 at 8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN

Bakermania was born on Sept. 20, 2018. The Browns -- riding an absurd losing streak that lasted 635 days -- were 0-1-1 and barely showing a pulse against the Jets. Late in the first half, starting quarterback Tyrod Taylor went out with a head injury, and Baker Mayfield seized both the starting job and the hearts of Clevelanders forever. The home team's 21-17 win served as the official start of an era of hope for the Browns and their long-suffering fans, while the Jets stumbled to a 4-12 finish that led to Todd Bowles' dismissal as coach. Enter Adam Gase and a much-improved Jets roster led by promising second-year QB Sam Darnold, the player everyone thought the Browns were going to take with the first overall pick last April, until Cleveland went with Mayfield instead. The Meadowlands will be rocking on Monday night.

Indianapolis Colts at Kansas City Chiefs
Week 5: Sunday, Oct. 6 at 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC

The Colts are still probably trying to figure out what happened in last January's Divisional Round at Arrowhead Stadium. Indianapolis looked like the proverbial Team That No One Wants To Play after manhandling the Texans in its postseason opener. But by the end of the first quarter in Kansas City, the Colts were down 14-0 and outgained 185-12 in yards. Andrew Luck and Co. never threatened in the eventual 31-13 defeat. Will Luck fare better against a Chiefs defense in transition? We shall see.

Eli Manning vs. New England Patriots
Week 6: Thursday, Oct. 10 at 8:20 p.m. ET on FOX/NFL Network/Amazon

We'll find out in a week if the Giants use one of their first-round picks to add a quarterback, but for the time being, we'll operate as if Eli Manning will remain under center for another season at the Meadowlands. No matter what happens, it remains very possible -- probable, even -- that this is Eli's final rodeo with the G-Men. If so, this matchup in Foxborough will mark the final time we'll see Eli's Giants face the Patriots.

The history here is obvious. Eli has appeared in two Super Bowls, earning MVP honors both times with comeback wins over the Patriots. One can imagine a voracious pounding of this faded version of Peyton's little brother will provide some solace to fans along the Mass Pike, but let's face it: The Pats could sack Manning 10 times and win by 40 points in this one, and it won't change the fact that Eli's funny mug will always be the biggest blemish on the Tom Brady-Bill Belichick dynasty. The only real chance at revenge for New England is another Super Bowl showdown ... can't see that happening, though.

Earl Thomas vs. Seattle Seahawks
Week 7: Sunday, Oct. 7 at 4:25 p.m. ET on FOX

The Seahawks were not willing to give Earl Thomas the long-term deal he believed he deserved. The star safety sat out all of training camp and the preseason, then suffered a season-ending leg injury in Week 4. As he was carted off the field, Thomas made his disgust with the Seahawks' decision-makers clear, raising his right arm and extending a middle finger at his own sideline. It was an ignominious end to what had been a brilliant run in Seattle, including six Pro Bowl nods and a Super Bowl ring in nine seasons. Thomas is now the crown jewel of the Baltimore Ravens' secondary. You think he'll be amped to be hitting humans wearing Seahawks helmets in his return to Seattle?

Case Keenum vs. Minnesota Vikings
Week 8: Thursday, Oct. 24 at 8:20 p.m. ET on FOX/NFL Network/Amazon

Keenum was disappointed -- and, one imagines, a little bit hurt -- when the Vikings allowed him to walk as a free agent after the 2017 season. After all, Keenum had just enjoyed a career campaign with them, and his walk-off touchdown pass to Stefon Diggs to beat the Saints in the Divisional Round might be the greatest moment in franchise history. But Minnesota opted for a fresh start with Kirk Cousins, who received a contract that dwarfed the deal Keenum would eventually sign with the Broncos. Keenum is in Washington now after going 6-10 with a TD-to-INT ratio of 18:15 in his one season in Denver, and there's no guarantee he'll be behind center when he returns to Minnesota in October. If he is, he gets a prime-time stage on which to stick it to the team that didn't think he was good enough to get them over the top. Delicious.

Chicago Bears at Philadelphia Eagles
Week 9: Sunday, Nov. 3 at 1 p.m. ET on FOX

Last season was something of a rebirth for Bears football. This exciting new reality in Chicago made kicker Cody Parkey's double-doink in the wild card loss to the Eagles at Soldier Field all the more painful. Parkey won't be around to exact any revenge -- any chance he had at redemption in Chicago surely ended when he expounded upon his disappointment to Hoda Kotb (as one does) -- but the rest of the Bears can strike back at a Philadelphia team that rudely cancelled their coming out party.

Buffalo Bills at Dallas Cowboys
Week 13: Thursday, Nov. 28 at 4:30 p.m. ET on CBS

OK, OK -- we don't imagine the members of the 2019 Bills are holding onto Buffalo's lopsided losses to the Cowboys in Super Bowl XXVII and XXVIII. We can't imagine the Bills' collection of millennials dwells on defeats that occurred before "Friends" premiered. That said, there are thousands upon thousands of Bills fans who will always resent America's Team because of those two games, and this Thanksgiving matchup will be just the second nationally televised game between these teams since their last Super Bowl matchup. Something tells me the turkey will be served early this year in Western New York.

Kansas City Chiefs at New England Patriots
Week 14: Sunday, Dec. 8 at 4:25 p.m. ET on CBS

AFC Championship Game. Overtime. 31-31. The Patriots win the toss, take possession of the ball, and Tom Brady leads New England on a 75-yard touchdown drive to clinch another Super Bowl berth. NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes never steps off the sideline in the extra period. You could say Mahomes has remained chained there all through the winter. True revenge occurs if and when the Chiefs can get past the Patriots and the rest of the AFC to make their first Super Bowl appearance in 50 years. A December road win in Foxborough could go a long way toward helping them achieve that goal.

Le'Veon Bell vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
Week 16: Sunday, Dec. 22 at 1 p.m. ET on CBS

Le'Veon Bell didn't believe the Steelers properly valued what he meant to their offense. He told them he wouldn't play until they did. Usually, these things end with one of the sides blinking, but this was not your average contract impasse. The Steelers didn't budge, and Bell opted to sit out the entire 2018 campaign. Bell got his freedom, signed a huge deal with the Jets and will get an opportunity to stick it to his old franchise in a game that could have huge implications for both teams. It's hard to say who wants revenge against whom here. Let's call this the ultra-rare Double Revenge Game. Fun!

**StarDust Bum** · 04-18-2019, 02:16 PM

SuperBook posts Week 1 Odds
April 17, 2019
By VI News

NFL Week 1 Opening Odds - per Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook

Home Team listed on Bottom - (Total)

Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019

8:20 p.m. ET
Green Bay Packers
Chicago Bears -3.5 (46)

Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019

Games scheduled for 1:00 p.m. ET

Atlanta Falcons
Minnesota Vikings -4.5 (47)

Washington Redskins
Philadelphia Eagles -8 (46.5)

Buffalo Bills
New York Jets -3.5 (38.5)

Baltimore Ravens -3.5 (37)
Miami Dolphins

San Francisco 49ers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers -2.5 (49)

Kansas City Chiefs -5.5
Jacksonville Jaguars

Tennessee Titans
Cleveland Browns -5 (45)

L.A. Rams -2.5 (51)
Carolina Panthers

Games scheduled for 4:05 p.m. ET - 4:25 p.m. ET

Detroit Lions
Arizona Cardinals PK (49)

Cincinnati Bengals
Seattle Seahawks -7.5 (43.5)

Indianapolis Colts
Los Angeles Chargers -3.5 (48)

New York Giants
Dallas Cowboys -7.5 (46.5)

8:20 p.m. ET
Pittsburgh Steelers
New England Patriots -6 (53.5)

Monday, Sept. 9, 2019

7:10 p.m. ET
Houston Texans
New Orleans Saints -7.5 (53.5)

10:15 p.m. ET
Denver Broncos
Oakland Raiders -2.5 (43)

Odds Subject to Change – Updated 4.17.19

**StarDust Bum** · 04-18-2019, 02:18 PM

Wilson looking at next decade after new deal with Seahawks
April 17, 2019
By The Associated Press

RENTON, Wash. (AP) When Russell Wilson and his representatives started negotiations with the Seattle Seahawks on a contract extension, they were looking far beyond five more seasons.

Having turned 30 late last season, Wilson tried to project into the next decade and the chances of playing his entire career with one team.

''The next deal was going to be the place where, `Hey, if we're going to be in Seattle, wherever it's going to be, I want to make sure that's where I'm going to be for the next 10-12 years hopefully,''' Wilson said Wednesday, a day after signing the $140 million, four-year contract extension that made him the highest-paid player in the NFL. ''That was kind of my mindset, from (age) 30 to 40. And then you reassess, you add on, and everything else. But the reality was for the next 10 years.''

His new deal will cover half that 10-year window. He has the highest yearly average salary at $35 million per season. He has the highest signing bonus ($65 million) and guaranteed money ($107 million) in league history. He's under contract through the 2023 season.

The negotiations wrapped up just before midnight as Monday clicked over into Tuesday. It was the deadline Wilson set for getting a long-term extension done before accepting the likelihood he had only three more seasons in Seattle.

The deadline was real in Wilson's mind.

''I have an obsession with football. I just want to play the game. I just want to be able to focus on that. I remember the first time, (with) the other contract, it was one of those things that took us all the way to the summertime, right before training camp - literally to 11:50 that night and everything else. The next day, we were practicing,'' Wilson said. ''For me, and for everyone involved really, the whole organization, it was really more so of a `Hey, let's make sure we don't have to drag out this whole process.'''

All sides agreed the previous negotiations dragged on for far too many months. General manager John Schneider said the negotiations should have been wrapped up before reaching the cusp of training camp in 2015.

This negotiation went almost to the deadline before an agreement was reached. Wilson guessed it was about 11:50 p.m. Monday when he got the phone call from agent Mark Rodgers. The deal was done and only needed the quarterback's approval.

The no-trade clause, which means Wilson must approve any possible deal, was the final kicker.

''We talked about the idea of a no-trade clause just because we really wanted to be here. That was the thing we were really excited about and that's kind of what sealed the deal for us. I was really fired up about it,'' Wilson said.

That wasn't the case several hours earlier. Wilson showed up for the first day of Seattle's offseason workouts Monday and he left the facility that afternoon uncertain whether he would return the next day with a new deal. There had been progress in the negotiations but no guarantees of reaching an agreement. Wilson and coach Pete Carroll spoke before the QB left the building.

''We said, listen we're getting there, that's for sure. ... I wasn't concerned because I knew at that point it was going to be what it's going to be and hopefully it was here and hopefully we could do something special,'' Wilson.

While the day was mostly celebratory, there was a twinge of sadness Wednesday as well. Wilson's deal was the first major signing by the team since the passing of owner Paul Allen last fall. Schneider became choked up briefly, saying, ''This is a day that Paul Allen would have been extremely proud of,'' and later recalled a story of the day Wilson was drafted in 2012.

''Paul called in and was like, `So you took the little guy huh?' And I was like, `Yeah, I did, I did Paul. We did. We did.' And he just hung up,'' Schneider recalled. ''I gave the phone back to Pete and he was like, `What did he say?' and I was like, `He didn't say anything, man.' He was super fired up.''

Wilson, Carroll and Schneider all praised the involvement of Allen's sister, Jody, the chairman of the Seahawks organization, in making sure one of the centerpieces of Seattle's success over the past seven seasons wasn't going anywhere.

''Russ has ignited an energy about the games that we play and the style from the offensive side,'' Carroll said. ''I thought it was really important for us. We think we have a really good team and we're really fired up about it, and to be able to maintain this continuity was extremely important for us.''

**StarDust Bum** · 04-18-2019, 02:19 PM

Garoppolo recovering well from major left knee injury
April 18, 2019
By The Associated Press

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) Jimmy Garoppolo has resumed throwing and taking drop backs as he rehabilitates from a major knee injury that derailed his first full season as San Francisco's starting quarterback.

The process of coming back is going smoothly and Garoppolo hopes to be able to take part in seven-on-seven drills when the 49ers begin OTAs next month and be fully cleared by the time training camp starts in late July.

Once the season begins Sept. 8 in the opener at Tampa Bay, Garoppolo believes the only difference will be the brace he will wear on his surgically repaired left knee.

''I wore one initially as a rookie,'' he said. ''Then, I kind of got away from it. I think this year it's a certainty. But, we'll see how it goes down the road.''

Garoppolo said he doesn't believe the brace will impact his mobility a bit since the new ones are so lightweight that it's almost ''like you're not wearing anything sometimes.''

The 49ers are counting on Garoppolo being back to the player he was when they acquired him during the 2017 season from New England and he won his first five starts with the team to end that season.

He was rewarded with a five-year, $137.5 million contract that offseason to be San Francisco's franchise quarterback only to go down with the season-ending ACL injury in a Week 3 loss at Kansas City last season.

''I think initially probably was the hardest part, the acceptance of everything,'' he said. ''The first couple weeks, really, you can't put any weight on it with the meniscus and all that stuff. Probably the first month or two was the worst. But, after that, you get running and everything and you start to feel like yourself again.''

Garoppolo was helped in his rehab by the fact that running back Jerick McKinnon tore his ACL earlier in September and was a good guide and partner during the process that has continued throughout the offseason.

Garoppolo said it took some time to get the trust back in his knee, but now feels comfortable running and throwing the ball.

''It's encouraging,'' he said. ''Every day gets easier and easier. Able to make this throw better than I was a week ago. It's small victories like that. Throughout the whole process, it's all about small victories because you're not going to jump out and be able to throw it 60, 70 yards again. Small victories.''

Having a healthy Garoppolo and McKinnon will be key this season for the 49ers, who are coming off a 4-12 season in coach Kyle Shanahan's second year with the team.

Shanahan let the players know as they gathered this week for the start of the offseason program that improvement is necessary.

''His big thing was the past couple of years we really needed to get the culture and everything,'' defensive lineman DeForest Buckner said. ''He feels like the culture is here and we have the talent. Now we have to go out and execute. We had setbacks on the way, especially last year. We had big expectations for the team and we didn't achieve those expectations and those goals.''

Buckner was one of the few bright spots for the Niners last season with a career-high 12 sacks. The seventh overall pick in the 2016 draft proved he was a foundation piece for the 49ers.

Now the team will have to start planning on how to keep Buckner. He is eligible for a contract extension this summer if the 49ers want to lock him up long term before he can become a free agent following the 2020 season.

''We had conversations here and there,'' Buckner said. ''It's very early. Just because I'm eligible for a new contract going into my fourth year, it's still very early in the process.''

**StarDust Bum** · 04-29-2019, 12:03 PM

NFL draft draws record numbers in Nashville and on TV
April 29, 2019
By The Associated Press

The NFL draft drew record numbers both on site and on television.

The league said Monday that more than 600,000 attended over the three days in Nashville, easily eclipsing the 250,000 that came to watch two years ago in Philadelphia.

Nielsen reports that the draft on ESPN, ABC and NFL Network averaged 6.1 million viewers at any given time over the three days. The draft averaged 5.5 million viewers last year, which was the first time all seven rounds were on broadcast television.

The average numbers were up despite the ratings for Thursday's first round being flat. The combined average for the three networks was 11.1 million, which was down from last year's 11.2 million. The ABC broadcast averaged 4.5 million, which was up 21 percent from last year's 3.7 million that watched on Fox.

''By every metric - from the hundreds of thousands of fans who filled the streets of Nashville to the record-breaking ratings and viewership - this event was an unqualified success,'' Peter O'Reilly, the NFL's executive vice president for club business and league events, said in an email.

Next year's draft is slated to take place in Las Vegas and will be the first significant event hosted by the Raiders in their new home city. The Raiders will play their final season in Oakland this year before moving to Nevada.

**StarDust Bum** · 04-29-2019, 12:05 PM

· Dolphins acquire QB Rosen from Cards

· Seahawks WR Baldwin considers retiring

· Browns coach OK with OBJ camp absence

· Raiders have busy day 3 of NFL draft

· Chiefs owner 'deeply disturbed' by Hill

· Redskins take RB Love in 4th round

· Bears select WR Ridley in draft's Round 4

**StarDust Bum** · 06-18-2019, 03:04 AM

NFC South Odds Outlook
June 10, 2019
By BetDSI

NFC South Future Odds

The New Orleans Saints are odds-on favorites to win the NFC South this season and it is hard to argue, as New Orleans has a potent offense and an underrated defense. If you are willing to go against the Saints you can get some decent value, as the Falcons are nearly 4-1 to win the NFC South this season, while the Carolina Panthers are almost 6-1. If you want to take a big flyer, you can get the Bucs at 12-1. Let’s look at the odds at BetDSI and analyze each team.

Odds to Win NFC South (per BetDSI)
New Orleans Saints -182
Atlanta Falcons +375
Carolina Panthers +550
Tampa Bay Buccaneers +1200

New Orleans Saints

The Saints are loaded on offense with a potent passing attack led by Drew Brees and a good running attack led by Alvin Kamara. The question that must be asked is how much does Brees have left? He was simply not the same quarterback late last season, as his arm strength was definitely down. In the last four games, Brees threw three TDs and had three interceptions. The Saints did lose Mark Ingram in the off-season, but they picked up Latavius Murray and he should plug in right where Ingram was. The Saints will not have an easy slate in 2019, as they have some tough road games, including visits to the Rams, Seahawks, Jaguars and Bears. There is simply no value at all in taking the Rams at this price to win the division.

Atlanta Falcons

It is hard to know what to expect from the Falcons from year to year. It was thought that Dan Quinn was a good coach, but who knows. Matt Ryan can look like a great quarterback at times and then struggle at other times. If the offense struggles at all this team has no chance because the defense isn’t any good. It is shocking to think that a former defensive coordinator like Quinn would have a rotten defense, but that is the reality. The schedule doesn’t do the Falcons any favors, as they have the Vikings, Eagles, Colts and Titans in the first four weeks and it doesn’t get much better with the Texans, Cardinals, Rams and Seahawks in the next four weeks. It is tough to bet on Atlanta simply because they are so inconsistent from year to year.

Carolina Panthers

You can almost say exactly what we said about Atlanta with Carolina. They have a coach in Ron Rivera who might be overrated, a quarterback in Cam Newton who is inconsistent and a defense that simply isn’t that good. If the Panthers had a quarterback who could be trusted then this team might be worth a flyer to win the division. The defense would figure to be better with the additions of Gerald McCoy, Bruce Irvin and Brian Burns. The offense has the potential to be really good with Christian McCaffrey and Greg Olsen leading the way, but again, how much do you trust Newton? The schedule is actually pretty favorable for Carolina, so if you have faith in Newton, the Panthers are a decent value.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The most interesting team in the NFC South this season just might be the Bucs. They have a new head coach in Bruce Arians and newfound optimism. Whether or not they deliver on the optimism probably comes down to how well Jameis Winston plays. He has been up and down in his career, as he can look like an All-Pro at times and then inexplicably do stupid things the next week. The offense should be good under Arians, so if the defense improves under Todd Bowles there is reason to think Tampa could contend. The problem for the Bucs is the schedule, as Tampa has a brutal slate. They have a really tough start with games against the 49ers, Panthers, Giants, Rams, Saints and Panthers. We would like to make a case for Tampa, but the schedule seems too difficult.

NFC South Predictions

There is simply no value in betting the Saints at odds-on, so if you are going to bet on a team to win this division it is going to be either Atlanta or Carolina, as the schedule for Tampa is brutal. The Falcons look to have the better overall team, so they would be the pick, but keep in mind that Atlanta is just as likely to go 7-9 as they are to go 11-5.

**StarDust Bum** · 06-18-2019, 03:06 AM

NFC West Odds Outlook
June 10, 2019
By BetDSI

NFC West Future Odds

The Los Angeles Rams will try and avoid having a Super Bowl hangover, as they begin the 2019 season as favorites to win the NFC West. The Rams are getting a lot of respect from the oddsmakers, as they are -200 to win the division. The Seattle Seahawks are the 3-1 second choice, while the San Francisco 49ers are listed at odds of just over 5-1. The Arizona Cardinals with rookie quarterback Kyler Murray are the 25-1 longshot. Let’s look at the odds at BetDSI and analyze each team.

Odds to Win NFC West (per BetDSI)
Los Angeles Rams -200
Seattle Seahawks +300
San Francisco 49ers +550
Arizona Cardinals +2500

Los Angeles Rams

Everything went right for the Rams last season until the Super Bowl when they lost to the New England Patriots. The Rams were 13-3 and had an offense that scored more than 30 points per game. The question that must be asked about the Rams for 2019 is how healthy is Todd Gurley. He was great in the regular season for the Rams, but he was almost invisible in the playoffs. The Rams drafted running back Darrell Henderson as some insurance for Gurley not being 100%. The defense should be improved with the additions of Eric Weddle and Clay Matthews. The Rams will have a target on their back this season and Super Bowl runner-ups have traditionally struggled.

Seattle Seahawks

The Seahawks are no longer the power of the NFC West, but they are still a good team under Pete Carroll. Seattle had a good offense a season ago, as they were 7th in the NFL in points per game, but the defense was just average. The team did lose Doug Baldwin to retirement, but the Seahawks took D.K. Metcalf in the draft and he could be a star for Seattle this season. The defense doesn’t look to be any better than it was a year ago, as they traded away Frank Clark. If Seattle is going to win this division they will need Russell Wilson to have another big year.

San Francisco 49ers

You almost have to throw out what the 49ers did last season because they didn’t have Jimmy Garoppolo at quarterback. The team went just 4-12 last season but they didn’t have their main man. He returns this return to the field this season and the offense should be vastly improved. San Francisco did add running back Tevin Coleman and they get a healthy Jerick McKinnon returning. The concern is a defense that was 28th in the league in points allowed. The 49ers did not sit still in the off-season, as they went all-in to improve the defense. They signed Dee Ford and Kwon Alexander and they took Nick Bosa with the second pick in the NFL Draft. The 49ers have a difficult early season schedule, but if they can survive, they have a favorable second half slate.

Arizona Cardinals

The Arizona Cardinals were a mess last season under Steve Wilks and he is not even getting a second season. The team went out and brought in Kliff Kingsbury who has never coached in the NFL and they hired Vance Joseph to run the defense. Arizona took Kyler Murray with the No. 1 pick in the draft and basically turned the offense over to him. The Cardinals still have David Johnson, but their offensive line is terrible and they have no receivers for Murray to throw to other than the aging Larry Fitzgerald. The defense for Arizona should be better with the additions of Terrell Suggs and Jordan Hicks.

NFC West Predictions

History is against the Los Angeles Rams in 2019, as more than 40% of Super Bowl runner-ups have missed the playoffs in the last 25 years. The Rams had a lot of things go right last season and it could be a lot tougher this season. There is certainly no value in taking the Rams at -200 to win the NFC West. The value could be on San Francisco, as they should be vastly improved on defense and they finally have Garoppolo healthy. There is a lot to like about the 49ers heading into the 2019 season and they are the pick to win the division at odds of +550.

**StarDust Bum** · 06-18-2019, 03:09 AM

Future Outlook - Dolphins
June 11, 2019
By Bookmaker
by Kyle Markus

Miami Dolphins - Season Win Total Outlook

The Miami Dolphins are expected to be one of the worst teams in the NFL in 2019, as they are in the midst of a rebuild. However the addition of an intriguing quarterback with a draft-day trade may have a slight effect on the team’s fortunes.

The Dolphins are expected to be in the market for a quarterback in next year’s draft -- that is, unless former top-10 pick Josh Rosen can prove capable of being the team’s franchise quarterback this year. If Rosen does better than in his poor rookie season with the Arizona Cardinals, he could make Miami more competitive than expected.

The Dolphins’ over/under win total on the season is low so it wouldn’t take much for this team to surpass expectations in NFL gambling.

We'll have NFL odds at BookMaker.eu available for every game of the 2019 NFL season.

Odds Analysis

The win total for the Miami Dolphins in 2019 is listed at 4.5, which is the lowest in the NFL. The “over” is the -135 favorite while the “under” is listed at +112. The Dolphins have to face the New England Patriots twice as they play in the same division, and that is nearly two automatic losses before the season begins. However, Miami also gets to play the Buffalo Bills and New York Jets two times, and neither of them are world beaters.

The other teams on the schedule are the Baltimore Ravens, Los Angeles Chargers, Washington Redskins, Philadelphia Eagles and Cincinnati Bengals at home; and the Dallas Cowboys, Pittsburgh Steelers, Indianapolis Colts, Cleveland Browns and New York Giants on the road. It is a tough schedule and Miami needs to pick up some home victories because the road may not be kind to this team.

Rosen was added in a trade for a second-round pick during the draft. He was available because the Arizona Cardinals took Kyler Murray with the No. 1 overall choice in the draft. Rosen is only heading into his second season so there is plenty of time to turn his career around, but the Dolphins don’t have as much invested as the Cardinals did, so his leash could be short. Rosen will battle veteran Ryan Fitzpatrick for the starting quarterback job. Fitzpatrick may begin the year as the starter but Rosen will likely see the field at some point.

No matter who is at quarterback, this team could have trouble scoring points in 2019. Running back Kenyan Drake is talented and the team will need to rely on him because the wide receiver corps is not that exciting.

The defense could be asked to do the heavy lifting. Cornerback Xavien Howard is a star and versatile defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick is also a promising player. The Dolphins took defensive lineman Christian Wilkins with their first-round pick and new coach Brian Flores is hoping to form a tough identity on defense with this group.

Free NFL ATS Picks

There is a reason why the win total for the Dolphins is so low. If Rosen can get everything to click and become an average quarterback, then suddenly the fortunes for this team will change. While Laremy Tunsil is a standout on the offensive line, there isn’t much else there, and the lack of playmakers on the outside makes it a tough task for any quarterback.

Add in a challenging schedule, and it wouldn’t be a surprise at all to see the Dolphins finish with the worst record in the NFL in 2019. The win total is going to make the “over” the more popular wager, but that’s not the right one. Miami will be a futile team this win and is only going to win three or four games all season because the level of talent just does not stack up with their opponents in NFL betting.

NFL Future Pick: Miami Dolphins to win “under” 4.5 games in 2019

**StarDust Bum** · 06-18-2019, 03:11 AM

Future Outlook - Patriots
June 14, 2019
By Bookmaker
by Kyle Markus

New England Patriots Season Win Total Outlook

So many teams have come and gone as Super Bowl contenders over the past couple of decades, but one thing has remained the same: the New England Patriots are always in the mix. Star quarterback Tom Brady is in his 40s and yet he is showing no signs of slowing down, which has helped make New England the team to beat once again in 2019.

The Patriots have a nice division setup this season and their regular season win total has been placed at a gaudy number by the oddsmakers. Even though New England will need a great season to hit it, bettors know to go against coach Bill Belichick and his dynasty at their own risk in NFL gambling.

We'll have NFL odds at BookMaker.eu available for every game of the 2019 NFL season.

Odds Analysis

The Patriots have a regular season win total listed at 11, which is the highest among any team in the NFL. The “over” is listed as the heavy -150 favorite with the “under” accepting wagers at +124. The Patriots went 11-5 in last year’s regular season and then went on to win the Super Bowl.

Brady was his typical stellar self, and at this point it is hard to doubt him. However, there is the reality that he is extremely old for an NFL player. The end of Peyton Manning’s career came quickly, and if Brady begins to lose some of his ability it could lead to trouble for the Patriots.

New England must deal with the loss of star tight end Rob Gronkowski, who decided to retire this offseason. He was the best tight end in the NFL, although injuries forced him to miss a good number of games throughout his career and the Patriots were able to keep winning without him. It will be interesting to see what New England’s offense looks like without him. Slot receiver Julian Edelman is back and will likely have a huge year as Brady’s security blanket.

The Patriots defense was fantastic in the Super Bowl and it may be leaned on more this season. Cornerback Stephon Gilmore is one of the group’s standouts and linebacker Jamie Collins is back in the fold this year after a couple years with the Browns.

One of the main reasons for such a high win total beyond New England’s talent is the schedule. It plays in the AFC East and will get six combined games against the New York Jets, Buffalo Bills and Miami Dolphins. All of them have young quarterbacks and it would be a surprise if the Patriots can’t rack up victories against their divisional foes.

Outside of the division, New England’s home games are against the Steelers, Giants, Browns, Cowboys and Chiefs. They will play on the road against the Redskins, Ravens, Eagles, Texans and Bengals. The out of division schedule is much tougher but the Patriots will still be favored in the vast majority of these contests.

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It is hard to win double-digit games in the NFL, but the Patriots have proven the ability to do it consistently with Brady at the helm. Despite his age, look for another great season from one of the best quarterbacks of all-time.

New England will lose a handful of games this season but they will find a groove at the end of the year and surpass the 11 victory mark, rewarding the bettors who have faith in them in NFL betting lines.

NFL Pick: New England Patriots to win “over” 11 games in 2019

**StarDust Bum** · 06-18-2019, 03:13 AM

Future Outlook - Jets
June 17, 2019
By Bookmaker
by Kyle Markus

New York Jets Season Win Total Outlook

It’s been an extremely topsy-turvy offseason for the New York Jets, who made some major splashes in free agency and then turned around and dumped their general manager. They also have a new coach in Adam Gase so there are a ton of moving pieces surrounding the organization.

In the end, the Jets’ success could come down to how well quarterback Sam Darnold develops and if the addition of some offensive weapons like running back Le’Veon Bell will lead to demonstrative improvement. The Jets are hoping to make some serious strides in 2019 although the oddsmakers have not placed their season win total too high.

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Odds Analysis

The Jets’ over/under win total is set at seven games for the 2019 regular season. The “over” is the favorite at -145 odds while the “under” is the underdog at +125. So far the bettors believe like the Jets are more likely to finish with a record of .500 on the season moreso than flopping with six victories.

The Jets went 4-12 a season ago but that was not totally unexpected as they were in the midst of a rebuild. Some win-now moves in free agency are giving fans optimism.

Darnold had an up and down rookie season but finished strongly. He ended his debut campaign with 2,865 passing yards, 17 touchdowns and 15 interceptions. Even though he didn’t put up numbers like Baker Mayfield, Darnold did not have as much talent around him. He needs to take a step forward or else the Jets will have no shot at surpassing seven victories.

Bell sat out all of last season with the Steelers and the Jets signed him to a lucrative contract in free agency. He is an elite threat both carrying the ball and catching it, and while it remains to be seen if the contract is worth it for the Jets, Bell should be a playmaker in 2019. The wide receiver group does not seem super dangerous and that could be an issue trying to move the ball through the air this year.

C.J. Mosley is a gifted player who was added in free agency and is expected to anchor the defense. The Jets tried to get outside linebacker Anthony Barr but he changed his mind on a verbal agreement and went back to the Vikings. The Jets took defensive tackle Quinnen Williams with the No. 3 overall pick in the draft as he is another key piece in 2019.

New York will play the Patriots, the Bills and the Dolphins two times apiece as their AFC East foes this season. Additionally, the Jets have a home schedule that features the Browns, Cowboys, Raiders, Giants and Steelers. Their other road games will come against the Eagles, Jaguars, Redskins, Bengals and Ravens.

NFL Pick

The surprising firing of GM Mike Maccagnan seems to point to some dysfunction in the front office of the Jets. Gase reportedly wasn’t getting along with him and wasn’t thrilled about some of the moves made in free agency.

If that is true, it is not a good way at all to start the 2019 season. Darnold should be better this season but there are still too many holes on this roster. The Jets are not going to be as good as predicted, and with these odds, there is an easy choice on the Jets’ season win total.

There is going to be more losing than hoped once again for a team that has struggled to turn things around in the past several seasons.

NFL Pick: New York Jets to win “under” seven games in 2019 at +125 odds

**StarDust Bum** · 06-19-2019, 02:13 PM

Future Outlook - Ravens
June 18, 2019
By Bookmaker
by Kyle Markus

Baltimore Ravens Season Win Total Outlook

It’s the Lamar Jackson show now in Baltimore, as the Ravens’ second-year quarterback will take over full control of the offense and try to prove that a player with electric legs and only a decent arm can find success in the NFL. Baltimore gambled by choosing the dual-threat signal-caller in last year’s first round and he had some ups and downs as a rookie.

There is a nice collection of talent surrounding Jackson on this team, but its win total will likely be tied to how well he plays in 2019.

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Odds Analysis

The Ravens’ season win total in 2019 is set at 8.5. The “under” is the favorite at -130, with the “over” the slight underdog at +108. The oddsmakers and bettors alike believe Baltimore will be taking a step back from last year.

The Ravens finished 10-6 in 2018 and won the AFC North. They played in the AFC Wild Card round but fell to the Los Angeles Chargers. Joe Flacco began the season as the quarterback but Jackson eventually took over the job. He finished his rookie season with 1,201 yards passing with six touchdowns and three interceptions in seven starts. The Ravens won six of those games as Jackson also contributed with his legs, carrying the ball 147 times for 695 yards and five scores.

Flacco was traded to the Broncos in the offseason and the team also lost other big-name players like linebacker C.J. Mosley, edge rusher Terrell Suggs and wide receiver John Brown. Baltimore took speedster Marquise Brown in the first round of the draft to give Jackson a deep threat in the passing game. Mark Ingram was added to the backfield and the Ravens are hoping for some great things out of him and Jackson in the running game.

Earl Thomas was added in free agency and he should give the team a huge boost at safety. The Ravens also have Marlon Humphrey, Jimmy Smith and Tony Jefferson in their secondary, so that group should be strong, which is a big key in the AFC North.

The Ravens will play the Steelers, Browns and Bengals two times apiece in 2019. The team’s other five home games this year will come against the Cardinals, Patriots, Texans, 49ers and Jets. The other road games will be against the Dolphins, Chiefs, Seahawks, Rams and Bills. The schedule is an interesting one because it has a handful of very winnable games, as well as some against the elite teams in the NFL.

NFL Pick

The Ravens dealt with a lot of movement this offseason, but the team’s fate is likely going to be tied to Jackson. The defense is good enough to win some games by leading the way, but in matchups against high-powered opponents like the Rams, Chiefs and Patriots, Jackson is going to have to play like a star. That seems too much to ask as he is still a young player.

Jackson only connected on 58.2 percent of his passes in 2019, which is not a high enough number in today’s NFL. Opponents are going to load the box, and until Jackson can regularly beat them deep, the Ravens are going to be inconsistent. This team is going to be close in a bunch of games, but it’s not easy to rally with a young, run-first quarterback at the helm.

Jackson has an intriguing skillset but will still experience growing pains in 2019, which will leave the Ravens short of the win total this season.

NFL Pick: Baltimore Ravens to win “under” 8.5 games in 2019 at -130 odds

**StarDust Bum** · 06-19-2019, 02:15 PM

Future Outlook - Bengals
June 19, 2019
By Bookmaker
by Kyle Markus

Cincinnati Bengals Season Win Total Outlook

It is a new era for the Cincinnati Bengals, as longtime coach Marvin Lewis and the team mutually agreed to part ways after a third consecutive losing season in 2018. Zac Taylor is hoping to reinvigorate the team’s offense this year with some new schematic ideas, and will do so with a lot of the same pieces from the past few seasons.

It’s a make-it-or-break-it campaign for veteran quarterback Andy Dalton, who is a serviceable player but needs to make the jump to true franchise guy or risk getting replaced soon with a new regime in place. Cincinnati could be looking at some changes at the end of this season if the team can’t surpass expectations.

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Odds Analysis

The Bengals’ win total for 2019 is set at six games. The “over” is the slight -118 favorite with the “under” at -102 odds.

Cincinnati went 6-10 last season. The defense was the big problem, as it allowed nearly 30 points per game. Linebacker Vontaze Burfict left for the Raiders in free agency, but defensive lineman Geno Atkins and cornerback William Jackson III return to lead the group. The Bengals’ defense may not be great, but a few tweaks can turn this into a competent unit. Look for some improvement this season.

Dalton missed five games a season ago and finished with 2,566 passing yards, 21 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. Superstar receiver A.J. Green missed seven games, and the Bengals are going to need good health from those two to have any chance of making a playoff push.

Joe Mixon had 1,168 yards rushing on nearly 5.0 yards per carry in 2018 and he is expected to have a big role offensively. Former top-10 pick John Ross has done virtually nothing in the NFL and this could be a defining year for him. Tyler Boyd emerged last season as a solid receiving option.

The Bengals drafted Jonah Williams with their first-round pick and hope he can nail down one of the offensive tackle spots. Taylor’s offense might have good ideas but it can only do so much if the line doesn’t protect Dalton.

Cincinnati has a tough division and they will have to face the Browns, Steelers and Ravens two times apiece. The Bengals’ other home games consist of matchups with the 49ers, Cardinals, Jaguars, Jets and Patriots. Their other road games are against the Seahawks, Bills, Rams, Raiders and Dolphins.

NFL Pick

The coach may be new, but this is a veteran team. Even though Dalton may not be a star, he is talented enough to keep his team in games. The big worry is that Cincinnati will go toward a youth movement at quarterback and give rookie Ryan Finley some playing time late in the season if the team is eliminated from playoff contention.

However, that won’t happen too soon. The Bengals aren’t a great team but this win total is too low. It’s easy to imagine Cincinnati claiming seven or eight victories in 2019, with a push at six wins a nice cushion to have. This is one of the most intriguing season win total wagers on the board among any NFL team.

NFL Pick: Cincinnat Bengals to win “over” six games in 2019 at -102 odds

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