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Armadillo's Write-Up

Week 8

Redskins (1-6) @ Vikings (5-2)— Cousins was 26-30-1 as Washington’s QB from 2012-17; he is 13-9-1 with Minnesota. Vikings scored 36 ppg in winning last three games- they scored 11 TD’s on 20 drives in their last two games. Under Zimmer, Minnesota is 25-7-1 as home favorites. Redskins are 12-9 ATS in last 21 games as a road underdog; they split Callahan’s first two games as interim coach, allowing only 25 points- their last four games stayed under the total. Vikings won five of last seven series games, with average total in last six, 58.8; Redskins lost last two visits here, 34-27/29-26. NFC East teams are 5-13 ATS outside their division, 2-2 as road dogs; NFC North home favorites are 5-2. NFL double digit favorites are 5-7 ATS this year

Giants (2-5) @ Lions (2-3-1)— Detroit lost its last three games, allowing 33 ppg; five of their six games were decided by 4 or fewer points- three of their last four games went over. Lions are 14-6-2 ATS in last 22 games as a home favorite. Giants lost last three games, allowing 30 ppg; they turned ball over seven times (-5) in their last two games- four of their five losses are by 14+ points- under is 3-1 in their last four games. Under Shurmur, Giants are 7-3 ATS as road underdogs, 1-2 this year. Teams split last eight series games, with last three decided by 11+ points; Giants won four of last five visits to the Motor City- last one was in ’14. NFC East teams are 5-13 ATS outside their division, 2-2 as road dogs; NFC North home favorites are 5-2.

Buccaneers (2-4) @ Titans (3-4)— Tampa Bay is playing its 4th straight game away from home, allowing 36 ppg in first three (1-2); their last four games went over the total. Bucs are 2-4 ATS in last six post-bye games, 5-7-3 in last 15 games as road dogs; they converted only 8 of last 26 3rd down plays. Tennessee won Tannehill’s first start for them; he averaged 9.6 yards/pass attempt LW; Mariota’s best ypa this year is 8.4. Under Vrabel, Titans are 1-4-1 ATS as home favorites. Titans won nine of 11 series games, losing in ’83/’07; Bucs are 0-3 in Tennessee, losing by 3-20-6 points. NFC South teams are 8-12 ATS outside the division, 5-4 as road dogs; AFC South teams are 11-6, 2-3 as home favorites.

Chargers (2-5) @ Bears (3-3)— Chargers lost five of last six games, with all five losses by 7 or fewer points; they got stopped on 1-yard line with game on line in last minute in Nashville LW. Under Lynn, Bolts are 6-2-1 ATS as road underdogs. Bears allowed 15 or fewer points in their wins, but 24-36 in last two games; they’re 7-2 as home faves under Nagy (1-2 TY). Chicago threw 54 passes LW, ran ball seven times; they’ll run ball in this game. Bears won six of last seven series games, winning last four meetings here, last three by 11+ points. Chargers’ last win here was in 1970 (20-7), when Gary Garrison caught two TD passes from John Hadl. AFC West teams are 7-11 ATS outside the division, 1-3 as road underdogs; NFC North home favorites are 5-2.

Seahawks (5-2) @ Falcons (1-6)— Atlanta lost its last five games, has bye looming, which could spell the end for former Seattle assistant Quinn. Ryan hurt his foot at end of LW’s game; Schaub (47-45 as NFL starter) is the backup. Falcons are 9-3 ATS in last dozen games as a home dog, 1-1 this year- they allowed 41.3 ppg the last three weeks. Seattle scored 29 ppg in winning its three road games; they are 4-2-1 ATS in last seven games as road favorites. In their two losses, Seahawks gave up three defensive TD’s and a punt return TD. Falcons won six of last eight series games, with last meeting a 34-31 Seahawk win in 2017. NFC West road teams are 10-1 ATS outside the division; NFC South home teams are 3-6, 2-2 as home underdogs.

Jets (1-5) @ Jaguars (3-4)— Short week for Jets, who were bludgeoned at home Monday night; Jets’ last four losses were all by 16+ points- they’re 7-13-2 ATS in last 22 games as road underdogs. In their last five games, Jets converted only 9 of 61 third down plays. Jaguars are +6 in turnovers in their three wins, minus-7 in losses; they’re 7-10 ATS in last 17 games as a home favorite. Last three years, Jags are 6-11 ATS when coming off a win. Jax beat Jets 31-12 in Swamp LY, snapping 4-game series skid, but Jets lost four of last five visits here. AFC East underdogs are 3-5 ATS outside the division; AFC South home favorites are 2-3.

Eagles (3-4) @ Bills (5-1)— Eagles lost last two games, giving up 75 points- opponents scored nine TD’s on their last 22 drives. Philly is 0-4 SU on road TY, allowing 29 ppg; under Pederson, they’re 7-9 ATS as a road underdog, 9-12 ATS coming off a loss, 2-6 in last eight games with spread of 3 or fewer points. Buffalo is 5-1 SU, with its only loss 16 -10 to the undefeated Patriots; Bills covered four of last five games where spread was 3 or fewer points- under McDermtt, they are 5-4-1 ATS as home favorites. Philly won three of last four series games, but lost three of last four trips to western NY. NFC East teams are 5-13 ATS outside their division, 2-2 as road dogs; AFC East home teams are 4-5 ATS.

Bengals (0-7) vs Rams (4-3) (in London)— Cincy coach Taylor was an assistant with the Rams LY; his Bengals allowed 250.3 rushing yards/game the last three weeks. Bengals are 0-7 SU (3-4 ATS); only two of their seven losses were by more than 10 points. Under is 3-1-1 in last five Cincy games. Rams lost three of last four games despite scoring 28.3 ppg; LA is 5-1 ATS in last six games as a double digit favorite, 6-4 ATS in its last ten games vs AFC opponents. Bengals won last three series games, by 9-7-24 points, but teams only play every 4th year. NFC West teams are 13-7 ATS outside the division; AFC North underdogs are 5-4. Bengals are 7-3-1 ATS in last 11 pre-bye games.

Cardinals (3-3-1) @ Saints (6-1)— New Orleans won/covered all five Bridgewater starts- they were an underdog in three of the five games. NO won its three home games, by 2-2-7 points; they’re 9-12 ATS in last 21 games as a home favorite. Arizona won its last three games after an 0-3-1 start; they’re stepping up in class here. Redbirds are 5-2 ATS this year, 3-0 as road dogs; they ran ball for 174.7 yards/game the last three weeks. Saints won four of last six series games, with average total of 59.3; Cardinals lost last four visits to Bourbon Street- their last win here was in ’96. NFC West non-divisional underdogs are 9-0 ATS; NFC South favorites are 1-5. Brees is expected to practice this week; check his status later this week.

Raiders (3-3) @ Texans (4-3)— Oakland allowed 30.3 ppg in splitting its last four games, all of which went over the total; they’re 1-2 in true road games, with average total of 56.3. Raiders are playing their 5th straight game away from home, with a bye week in middle- they’re 4-14-1 ATS in last 19 games as a road underdog. Rodgers averaged 13.2 yards/pass attempt against them LW. Houston won two of last three games despite allowing 28.7 ppg; they’re 7-9 ATS in last 16 games home favorites. Teams split last eight series games; Houston won last meeting 27-14 in ’16 playoffs. Raiders are 2-3 vs Texans here. AFC West teams are 7-11 ATS outside the division, 1-3 as road underdogs; NFC North home favorites are 5-2.

Panthers (4-2) @ 49ers (6-0)— Unbeaten 49ers won their last three games by combined score of 60-10, allowing only one TD on 29 drives; four of their six wins have been on road. Niners held last three foes under 100 passing yards; LW’s game in Washington was played in a downpour. Carolina won/covered all four Allen starts; they scored 71 points in last two games, due in large part to 10 takeaways in those two games (+7). Panthers are 13-6 ATS in last 19 games as a road underdog. Carolina won six of last seven series games, winning last three visits here, by 10-1-20 points; Panthers won last two meetings, 46-27/23-3. NFC South teams are 8-12 ATS outside the division, 5-4 as road dogs; NFC West home favorites are 1-6.

Broncos (2-5) @ Colts (4-2)— Denver won two of last three games after an 0-4 start; they scored only 22 points in last two games (two TD’s on last 25 drives); they’re 7-13 ATS in last 20 games as road underdogs, 1-1 this year. Broncos are +5 in turnovers in their two wins, -6 in the five losses. Indy won four of its last five games; they’re 7-4-1 ATS in last dozen games as a home favorite. Colts allowed 30-31 points in their two losses, 24 or less in their four wins. Denver won last two meetings 34-20/25-13, but lost six of last seven visits to Indy, winning last one 25-18 in ’17. AFC West teams are 7-11 ATS outside the division, 1-3 as road underdogs; AFC South home favorites are 2-3.

Browns (2-4) @ Patriots (7-0)— New England is 7-0, with one win by less than 16 points; they’ve allowed three TD’s on 85 drives, are 5-2 ATS this year- they’re 30-14-3 ATS in last 47 games as a home favorite, 2-1 TY. Patriots are 17-4 ATS in last 21 games as a double digit favorite. Cleveland is 2-4, but both their wins were on road; they’re 7-4 ATS in last 11 games as a road underdog. Browns are 2-4 ATS in last six post-bye games. NE won seven of last nine series games, winning last one 33-13 in ’16; Browns lost their last four visits to Foxboro, with last one in ’13. AFC North non-divisional underdogs are 5-4 ATS. Not to be obvious, but Kitchens vs Belichick seems like a severe coaching mismatch.

Packers (6-1) @ Chiefs (5-2)— Matt Moore gets his 31st NFL start (15-15), his first with KC; he’s started only five games since 2011. Chiefs had three extra days to prep for this; how much will their offense regress with Mahomes on the bench? Under Reid, Chiefs are 2-0 ATS as a home underdog. Rodgers averaged 13.2 yards/pass attempt in 42-24 win over Oakland LW; Packers are 11-9 ATS in last 20 games as a road favorite- they’re 2-0 on road this year, winning by 10-7 points. Four of Green Bay’s last five games went over. Rematch of Super Bowl I; Chiefs won six of last eight meetings, losing three of last four visits to Arrowhead. NFCNorth teams are 8-4-1 ATS outside the division, 1-2-1 as road favorites; AFC West underdogs are 2-3.

Dolphins (0-6) @ Steelers (2-4)— Winless Miami covered its last two games; they led 14-9 at the half in Buffalo LW, only lost by a point the week before. Dolphins are 5-13 ATS in last 18 games as a road underdog. Four of their last five games stayed under. Steelers covered twice in last eight post-bye games; they’re 7-9 ATS in last 16 games as a home favorite, 1-1 this year. #2 QB Rudolph is back after his concussion. Three of last four Pittsburgh games stayed under the total. Four of six Steeler games were decided by 7 or fewer points. Pitt won six of last eight series games, last of which was a 30-12 playoff win in ’16; Dolphins lost four of last five visits here. AFC East underdogs are 3-5 ATS outside the division; AFC North home favorites are 1-6.

**StarDust Bum** · 10-22-2019, 01:17 PM

NFL

Week 8

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Thursday, October 24

Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Minnesota's last 13 games
Minnesota is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Minnesota is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Minnesota's last 15 games at home
Minnesota is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Washington
Minnesota is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing Washington
Minnesota is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Washington
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing at home against Washington
Washington Redskins
Washington is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Washington is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games
Washington is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Washington's last 13 games on the road
Washington is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Minnesota
Washington is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 5 games when playing Minnesota
Washington is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing on the road against Minnesota

Sunday, October 27

Chicago Bears
Chicago is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Chicago is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Chicago's last 11 games
Chicago is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games at home
Chicago is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chicago's last 6 games at home
Chicago is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing LA Chargers
Chicago is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing LA Chargers
Los Angeles Chargers
LA Chargers is 1-6-1 ATS in its last 8 games
LA Chargers is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Chargers's last 6 games
LA Chargers is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games on the road
LA Chargers is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Chargers's last 6 games on the road
LA Chargers is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Chicago
LA Chargers is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Chicago

New Orleans Saints
New Orleans is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
New Orleans is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
New Orleans is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games at home
New Orleans is 18-3 SU in its last 21 games at home
New Orleans is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Arizona
New Orleans is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 6 of New Orleans's last 7 games when playing Arizona
New Orleans is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Arizona
New Orleans is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Arizona
Arizona Cardinals
Arizona is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
Arizona is 6-16-1 SU in its last 23 games
Arizona is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Arizona is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Arizona is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games when playing New Orleans
Arizona is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing New Orleans
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Arizona's last 7 games when playing New Orleans
Arizona is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against New Orleans
Arizona is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against New Orleans

Tennessee Titans
Tennessee is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Tennessee is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tennessee's last 6 games
Tennessee is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Tennessee is 17-6 SU in its last 23 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tennessee's last 7 games at home
Tennessee is 5-1-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Tampa Bay
Tennessee is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tennessee's last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay
Tennessee is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tampa Bay is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Tampa Bay is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games
Tampa Bay is 4-17 SU in its last 21 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 15 of Tampa Bay's last 20 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 1-5-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Tennessee
Tampa Bay is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing Tennessee
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games when playing Tennessee
Tampa Bay is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Tennessee
Tampa Bay is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Tennessee

Atlanta Falcons
Atlanta is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Atlanta is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Atlanta is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Atlanta is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Atlanta's last 7 games at home
Atlanta is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Atlanta's last 8 games when playing Seattle
Atlanta is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Seattle
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing at home against Seattle
Seattle Seahawks
Seattle is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Seattle's last 16 games
Seattle is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Seattle is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Seattle's last 7 games on the road
Seattle is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Seattle's last 8 games when playing Atlanta
Seattle is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Seattle's last 5 games when playing on the road against Atlanta

Buffalo Bills
Buffalo is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
Buffalo is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Buffalo's last 6 games
Buffalo is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Buffalo is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 17 of Buffalo's last 25 games at home
Buffalo is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Buffalo's last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
Philadelphia Eagles
Philadelphia is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Philadelphia is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 7 games on the road
Philadelphia is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Buffalo
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing Buffalo

Detroit Lions
Detroit is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Detroit is 5-10-1 SU in its last 16 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Detroit's last 13 games
Detroit is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Detroit is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Detroit's last 8 games at home
Detroit is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing NY Giants
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games when playing NY Giants
Detroit is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against NY Giants
Detroit is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against NY Giants
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games when playing at home against NY Giants
New York Giants
NY Giants is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
NY Giants is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Giants's last 6 games
NY Giants is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
NY Giants is 5-15 SU in its last 20 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Giants's last 5 games on the road
NY Giants is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Giants's last 6 games when playing Detroit
NY Giants is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Detroit
NY Giants is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Giants's last 6 games when playing on the road against Detroit

Jacksonville Jaguars
Jacksonville is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Jacksonville is 6-11-2 ATS in its last 19 games
Jacksonville is 5-14 SU in its last 19 games
Jacksonville is 2-5-1 ATS in its last 8 games at home
Jacksonville is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Jacksonville's last 8 games at home
Jacksonville is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games when playing NY Jets
Jacksonville is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing NY Jets
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Jacksonville's last 8 games when playing NY Jets
Jacksonville is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against NY Jets
New York Jets
NY Jets is 2-6-1 ATS in its last 9 games
NY Jets is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Jets's last 7 games
NY Jets is 6-12-1 ATS in its last 19 games on the road
NY Jets is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games on the road
NY Jets is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games when playing Jacksonville
NY Jets is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Jacksonville
The total has gone OVER in 6 of NY Jets's last 8 games when playing Jacksonville
NY Jets is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Jacksonville

Los Angeles Rams
LA Rams is 9-3 ATS in its last 12 games
LA Rams is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Rams's last 6 games
LA Rams is 3-6-2 ATS in its last 11 games at home
LA Rams is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games at home
LA Rams is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of LA Rams's last 7 games when playing Cincinnati
Cincinnati Bengals
Cincinnati is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Cincinnati is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Cincinnati is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Cincinnati is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 5 games on the road
Cincinnati is 1-4-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing LA Rams
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cincinnati's last 7 games when playing LA Rams

Indianapolis Colts
Indianapolis is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Indianapolis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Indianapolis's last 6 games
Indianapolis is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Indianapolis's last 5 games at home
Indianapolis is 9-2 ATS in its last 11 games when playing Denver
Indianapolis is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing Denver
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Indianapolis's last 13 games when playing Denver
Indianapolis is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Denver
Indianapolis is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Denver
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Indianapolis's last 7 games when playing at home against Denver
Denver Broncos
Denver is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games
Denver is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Denver's last 16 games
Denver is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Denver is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Denver's last 8 games on the road
Denver is 2-9 ATS in its last 11 games when playing Indianapolis
Denver is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing Indianapolis
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Denver's last 13 games when playing Indianapolis
Denver is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Indianapolis
Denver is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Indianapolis
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Denver's last 7 games when playing on the road against Indianapolis

San Francisco 49ers
San Francisco is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
San Francisco is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Francisco's last 6 games
San Francisco is 8-17 ATS in its last 25 games at home
San Francisco is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5 games at home
San Francisco is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Carolina
San Francisco is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Carolina
The total has gone OVER in 13 of San Francisco's last 18 games when playing Carolina
San Francisco is 1-9 ATS in its last 10 games when playing at home against Carolina
San Francisco is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Carolina
The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Francisco's last 9 games when playing at home against Carolina
Carolina Panthers
Carolina is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Carolina is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Carolina's last 7 games
Carolina is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Carolina is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Carolina is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing San Francisco
Carolina is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing San Francisco
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Carolina's last 18 games when playing San Francisco
Carolina is 9-1 ATS in its last 10 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
Carolina is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Carolina's last 9 games when playing on the road against San Francisco

Houston Texans
Houston is 15-6 SU in its last 21 games
Houston is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Houston is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Houston's last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston's last 6 games when playing Oakland
Oakland Raiders
Oakland is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland's last 5 games
Oakland is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Oakland is 2-12 SU in its last 14 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Oakland's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oakland's last 6 games when playing Houston

New England Patriots
New England is 9-2 ATS in its last 11 games
New England is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of New England's last 8 games
New England is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
New England is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
New England is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Cleveland
New England is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New England's last 5 games when playing Cleveland
Cleveland Browns
Cleveland is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Cleveland is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Cleveland is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Cleveland is 4-21 SU in its last 25 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland's last 6 games on the road
Cleveland is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing New England
Cleveland is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing New England
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games when playing New England

Kansas City Chiefs
Kansas City is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Kansas City's last 15 games
Kansas City is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games at home
Kansas City is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Kansas City's last 18 games at home
Kansas City is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Green Bay
Kansas City is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Green Bay
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Kansas City's last 6 games when playing Green Bay
Green Bay Packers
Green Bay is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Green Bay is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Green Bay's last 5 games
Green Bay is 4-7-1 ATS in its last 12 games on the road
Green Bay is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 16 of Green Bay's last 22 games on the road
Green Bay is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Kansas City
Green Bay is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Kansas City
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Green Bay's last 6 games when playing Kansas City

Monday, October 28

Pittsburgh Steelers
Pittsburgh is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games
Pittsburgh is 5-10-1 ATS in its last 16 games at home
Pittsburgh is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Pittsburgh's last 18 games at home
Pittsburgh is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Miami
Pittsburgh is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Pittsburgh's last 12 games when playing Miami
Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games when playing at home against Miami
Miami Dolphins
Miami is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games
Miami is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games
Miami is 3-12 ATS in its last 15 games on the road
Miami is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Miami is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh
Miami is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Miami's last 12 games when playing Pittsburgh
Miami is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh

**StarDust Bum** · 10-22-2019, 01:19 PM

NFL
Long Sheet

Week 8

Thursday, October 24

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WASHINGTON (1 - 6) at MINNESOTA (5 - 2) - 10/24/2019, 8:20 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) in home games against NFC East division opponents since 1992.
MINNESOTA is 18-5 ATS (+12.5 Units) in dome games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 20-7 ATS (+12.3 Units) in games played on turf over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 44-25 ATS (+16.5 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1992.
MINNESOTA is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in weeks 5 through 9 over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 1-0 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 1-0 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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Sunday, October 27

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NY GIANTS (2 - 5) at DETROIT (2 - 3 - 1) - 10/27/2019, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY GIANTS are 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in games played on turf over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 31-52 ATS (-26.2 Units) as a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 1-0 against the spread versus NY GIANTS over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 1-0 straight up against NY GIANTS over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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TAMPA BAY (2 - 4) at TENNESSEE (3 - 4) - 10/27/2019, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) against AFC South division opponents since 1992.
TAMPA BAY is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in October games over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in weeks 5 through 9 over the last 3 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 26-13 ATS (+11.7 Units) as a home favorite of 3 points or less since 1992.
TENNESSEE is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) against NFC South division opponents since 1992.
TENNESSEE is 54-29 ATS (+22.1 Units) in non-conference games since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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LA CHARGERS (2 - 5) at CHICAGO (3 - 3) - 10/27/2019, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 20-8 ATS (+11.2 Units) against AFC West division opponents since 1992.
CHICAGO is 40-23 ATS (+14.7 Units) in home games after 2 or more consecutive losses since 1992.
LA CHARGERS is 42-25 ATS (+14.5 Units) as a road underdog of 3.5 to 7 points since 1992.
LA CHARGERS is 127-93 ATS (+24.7 Units) in road games since 1992.
LA CHARGERS is 127-93 ATS (+24.7 Units) in road lined games since 1992.
LA CHARGERS is 36-18 ATS (+16.2 Units) in a road game where the total is between 38.5 and 42 points since 1992.
LA CHARGERS is 92-64 ATS (+21.6 Units) in all games where the total is between 35.5 and 42 points since 1992.
LA CHARGERS is 102-73 ATS (+21.7 Units) in road games when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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SEATTLE (5 - 2) at ATLANTA (1 - 6) - 10/27/2019, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 39-63 ATS (-30.3 Units) in October games since 1992.
SEATTLE is 46-70 ATS (-31.0 Units) in weeks 5 through 9 since 1992.
ATLANTA is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) as a home underdog of 3.5 to 7 points since 1992.
ATLANTA is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) in all games where the total is greater than or equal to 49.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in October games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 1-0 against the spread versus SEATTLE over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 1-0 straight up against SEATTLE over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NY JETS (1 - 5) at JACKSONVILLE (3 - 4) - 10/27/2019, 1:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
JACKSONVILLE is 1-1 against the spread versus NY JETS over the last 3 seasons
JACKSONVILLE is 1-1 straight up against NY JETS over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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PHILADELPHIA (3 - 4) at BUFFALO (5 - 1) - 10/27/2019, 1:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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CINCINNATI (0 - 7) vs. LA RAMS (4 - 3) - 10/27/2019, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 41-63 ATS (-28.3 Units) in October games since 1992.
CINCINNATI is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in road games when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
LA RAMS is 198-242 ATS (-68.2 Units) in all games since 1992.
LA RAMS is 198-242 ATS (-68.2 Units) in all lined games since 1992.
LA RAMS is 91-122 ATS (-43.2 Units) in all games where the total is between 42.5 and 49 points since 1992.
LA RAMS is 152-191 ATS (-58.1 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.
LA RAMS is 71-105 ATS (-44.5 Units) in games played on a grass field since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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ARIZONA (3 - 3 - 1) at NEW ORLEANS (6 - 1) - 10/27/2019, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 4-15 ATS (-12.5 Units) in all games where the total is between 42.5 and 49 points over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in October games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) after 2 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in weeks 5 through 9 over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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OAKLAND (3 - 3) at HOUSTON (4 - 3) - 10/27/2019, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 11-25 ATS (-16.5 Units) in all games where the total is greater than or equal to 49.5 since 1992.
OAKLAND is 148-185 ATS (-55.5 Units) in games played on a grass field since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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CAROLINA (4 - 2) at SAN FRANCISCO (6 - 0) - 10/27/2019, 4:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CAROLINA is 120-88 ATS (+23.2 Units) as an underdog since 1992.
CAROLINA is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in all games where the total is between 35.5 and 42 points over the last 3 seasons.
CAROLINA is 61-40 ATS (+17.0 Units) in road games in games played on a grass field since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
CAROLINA is 1-0 against the spread versus SAN FRANCISCO over the last 3 seasons
CAROLINA is 1-0 straight up against SAN FRANCISCO over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DENVER (2 - 5) at INDIANAPOLIS (4 - 2) - 10/27/2019, 4:25 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DENVER is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 1-0 against the spread versus INDIANAPOLIS over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 1-0 straight up against INDIANAPOLIS over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CLEVELAND (2 - 4) at NEW ENGLAND (7 - 0) - 10/27/2019, 4:25 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) after 2 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 18-33 ATS (-18.3 Units) in road games in weeks 5 through 9 since 1992.
NEW ENGLAND is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) as a favorite of 10 or more points over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ENGLAND is 29-16 ATS (+11.4 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ENGLAND is 29-16 ATS (+11.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ENGLAND is 28-16 ATS (+10.4 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ENGLAND is 133-102 ATS (+20.8 Units) in home games since 1992.
NEW ENGLAND is 133-102 ATS (+20.8 Units) in home lined games since 1992.
NEW ENGLAND is 205-148 ATS (+42.2 Units) against conference opponents since 1992.
NEW ENGLAND is 197-148 ATS (+34.2 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.
NEW ENGLAND is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in home games off a division game over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ENGLAND is 128-86 ATS (+33.4 Units) in games played on turf since 1992.
NEW ENGLAND is 67-44 ATS (+18.6 Units) in October games since 1992.
NEW ENGLAND is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in home games off a win against a division rival over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ENGLAND is 119-89 ATS (+21.1 Units) after 2 or more consecutive wins since 1992.
NEW ENGLAND is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ENGLAND is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in weeks 5 through 9 over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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GREEN BAY (6 - 1) at KANSAS CITY (5 - 2) - 10/27/2019, 8:20 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 34-17 ATS (+15.3 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1992.
GREEN BAY is 112-83 ATS (+20.7 Units) as a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points since 1992.
GREEN BAY is 196-141 ATS (+40.9 Units) in games played on a grass field since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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Monday, October 28

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MIAMI (0 - 6) at PITTSBURGH (2 - 4) - 10/28/2019, 8:15 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) in road games off a division game over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 59-86 ATS (-35.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1992.
PITTSBURGH is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in October games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in weeks 5 through 9 over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 12-28 ATS (-18.8 Units) as a favorite of 10 or more points since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

**StarDust Bum** · 10-22-2019, 01:24 PM

101WASHINGTON -102 MINNESOTA
MINNESOTA is 12-3 ATS (8.7 Units) as a favorite in the last 2 seasons.

251NY GIANTS -252 DETROIT
DETROIT is 8-1 ATS (6.9 Units) after going over the total in the last 2 seasons.

251NY GIANTS -252 DETROIT
Matt Patricia is 8-1 ATS (6.9 Units) after going over the total (Coach of DETROIT)

253TAMPA BAY -254 TENNESSEE
TAMPA BAY is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) after 2 straight overs in the last 2 seasons.

255LA CHARGERS -256 CHICAGO
CHICAGO is 13-30 ATS (-20 Units) in home games after 2 straight overs since 1992.

257SEATTLE -258 ATLANTA
SEATTLE is 8-0 ATS (8 Units) after 1 or more consecutive losses against the spread in the last 2 seasons.

259NY JETS -260 JACKSONVILLE
NY JETS are 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing >=350 yards/game in the last 3 seasons.

261PHILADELPHIA -262 BUFFALO
BUFFALO is 46-76 ATS (-37.6 Units) after covering the spread in 2 out of their last 3 games since 1992.

263CINCINNATI -264 LA RAMS
LA RAMS are 10-2 ATS (7.8 Units) in road games vs. poor punt return teams, less than 7.5 yards per return in the last 3 seasons.

265ARIZONA -266 NEW ORLEANS
NEW ORLEANS are 10-1 ATS (8.9 Units) after 2 or more consecutive wins against the spread in the last 2 seasons.

267OAKLAND -268 HOUSTON
OAKLAND is 2-10 ATS (-9 Units) in road games vs. good passing teams with a completion pct. of 61% or better. in the last 3 seasons.

269CAROLINA -270 SAN FRANCISCO
CAROLINA is 8-1 ATS (6.9 Units) in all games where the total is between 35.5 and 42 points in the last 3 seasons.

271DENVER -272 INDIANAPOLIS
DENVER is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) after 2 straight unders in the last 3 seasons.

273CLEVELAND -274 NEW ENGLAND
NEW ENGLAND is 8-1 ATS (6.9 Units) in a home game where the total is greater than or equal to 45.5 in the last 2 seasons.

275GREEN BAY -276 KANSAS CITY
KANSAS CITY is 17-6 ATS (10.4 Units) in the 1rst half of the season in the last 3 seasons.

277MIAMI -278 PITTSBURGH
MIAMI is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) in road games off a division game in the last 3 seasons.

**Udog** · 10-22-2019, 11:48 PM

NFL Tech Trends - Week 8
Bruce Marshall

Thursday, Oct. 24

WASHINGTON at MINNESOTA (FOX, 8:20 p.m. ET)
Skins 1-5 vs. line last six TY, 4-9 last 13 on board since late LY. Vikes 3-0 SU and vs. line at home TY, 6-1 last seven as host since mid 2018. Skins “under” last 4 and “under” 9-4 last 13 since late 2018, and Zimmer also “under” 18-7-1 since late 2017.
Tech Edge: Vikings and “under,” based on team and “totals” trends.

Sunday, Oct. 27

N.Y. GIANTS at DETROIT (FOX, 1:00 p.m. ET)
G-Men just missed vs. Patriots but still 7-3 last 10 as road dog. Lions 4-1 vs. line last five TY. NY also “over” last five on road.
Tech Edge: “Over” and Giants, based on “totals” and team trends.

TAMPA BAY at TENNESSEE (FOX, 1:00 p.m. ET)
TB 3-5-3 last 11 vs. spread away from home, but Titans 1-4 vs. line last 5 and 2-5 vs. spread last seven at home. Vrabel also on 4-9 spread skid since mid 2018. Bucs now “over” 6-2 last 8 since late 2018.
Tech Edge: Bucs and slight to “over,” based on team and “totals” trends.

L.A. CHARGERS at CHICAGO (FOX, 1:00 p.m. ET)
Bolts 12-4-1 vs. spread last 17 as reg season visitor outside of LA city limits. Also “under” 7-2 last 9 since late 2018. Bears “under” 10-3 last 13 since late 2018.
Tech Edge: Chargers and “under,” based on team and “totals” trends.

SEATTLE at ATLANTA (FOX, 1:00 p.m. ET)
Road team has covered in first seven Seattle games TY (Hawks 3-0 vs. line away), Hawks have now covered 8 of last 9 away from CenturyLink Field. Falcs 1-6 vs. line TY, 3-12 last 15 on board. Seattle also “over” 8-3 last eleven since late 2018.
Tech Edge: Seahawks and “over,” based on team and “totals” trends.

N.Y. JETS at JACKSONVILLE (CBS, 1:00 p.m. ET)
After Patriots on Monday, Jets 4-11-1 last 16 vs. points since mid 2018. Jags 3-6 last 9 as chalk (1-1 TY), also “under” 6-1 last 7 at TIAA Bank Field.
Tech Edge: “Under,” based on “totals” trends.

PHILADELPHIA at BUFFALO (FOX, 1:00 p.m. ET)
Birds 5-10 vs. spread last 15 reg season games. Bills on 6-2 spread uptick since late 2018. Buff also “under” 5-1 TY and 7-2 last 9 since late 2018.
Tech Edge: Bills and slight to “under,” based on team and “totals” trends.

CINCINNATI vs. L.A. RAMS - at Wembley Stadium, London (CBS, 1:00 p.m. ET)
Rams have covered first four away TY and six straight as visitor since late 2018. Bengals however 6-2 last eight as dog (3-2 TY), 7-1 last 8 vs. spread away.
Tech Edge: Slight to Bengals, based on team trends.

ARIZONA at NEW ORLEANS (CBS, 1:00 p.m. ET)
Cards “over” 5-3 last seven since late 2018 and have covered last four on road. Saints have covered last five with Bridgewater at QB and “”over” 4-1 last five at Superdome.
Tech Edge: “Over,” based on “totals” trends.

DENVER at INDIANAPOLIS (CBS, 1:00 p.m. ET)
Broncos “under” 14-2 last 16 since mid 2018 and 3-8 last 11 vs. spread since late 2018. Colts “under” 7-5 last 12 since late 2018.
Tech Edge: “Under” and slight to Colts, based on “totals” and team trends.

CAROLINA at SAN FRANCISCO (FOX, 4:05 p.m. ET)
Panthers have won and covered last four and Rivera has covered 3 of last 4 off of bye. Carolina also 18-9 as dog since 2015 and “under” 4-2 last six as visitor. Niners 4-1 vs. line TY and “under” 10-5 since mid 2018.
Tech Edge: “Under,” based on “totals” trends.

OAKLAND at HOUSTON (CBS, 4:25 p.m. ET)
Texans tough vs. line away but only 5-9 last 14 vs. number at NRG. Also “under” 5-1 last six at home. Raiders have covered two of last three away.
Tech Edge: Raiders and slight to “under,” based on team and “totals” trends.

CLEVELAND at NEW ENGLAND (CBS, 4:25 p.m. ET)
Brownies 5-2 vs. line last seven away, 6-3 last 9 as dog. Belichick 13-4 vs. line at home since mid 2017. Pats “under” 13-3 last 16 reg season after Jets on Monday.
Tech Edge: “Under,” based on “totals” trends.

GREEN BAY at KANSAS CITY (NBC, 8:20 p.m. ET)
Chiefs only 2-7 last 9 vs. line at home. Pack “under” 5-3 last 8 away, Chiefs “under” 6-3 last 9 at Arrowhead.
Tech Edge: Packers and “under,” based on team and “totals” trends.

Monday, Oct. 28

MIAMI at PITTSBURGH (ESPN, 8:15 p.m. ET)
Miami has covered last 2 but still just 2-7 last 9 on board. Steelers have covered last four in 2019. Miami “under” 4-2 TY, Steel “under” 9-4 last 13 since mid 2018.
Tech Edge: Steelers and “under,” based on recent and “totals’ trends.

**StarDust Bum** · 10-23-2019, 12:00 AM

Jets angry Darnold's comment made it on air
October 22, 2019
By The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) The New York Jets are disappointed and angry quarterback Sam Darnold's comment about him "seeing ghosts" made it on air during the ''Monday Night Football'' game.

Darnold was wearing a microphone for ESPN's broadcast of New York's 33-0 loss to New England. After the third of his five turnovers in the game, the Jets' frustrated quarterback was sitting on the sideline in the second quarter when he made his comment that quickly went viral on social media after it aired.

''That was one of those things that was really disappointing to hear about after the game,'' coach Adam Gase said Tuesday. ''I don't know if I've ever seen that where somebody that was mic'd up, that a comment like that was allowed to be aired. It bothers me. It bothers the organization.''

Gase added that the Jets will be ''looking hard into our cooperation'' with the networks going forward.

Select players are mic'd up during prime-time games and NFL Films has a representative listening on site. The representative then will approve the comments to air - in this case, on ESPN's ''Monday Night Football.''

''You're never anticipating something like that happening,'' Gase said. ''The fact that it did just gives us pause to really cooperate anymore because I don't know how we would allow our franchise quarterback to be put out there like that.''

The approval process is designed to help prevent players and coaches from having things they say that might cast them, the team or the league in a negative light from being aired.

ESPN declined comment and deferred to NFL Films. The NFL had no immediate comment.

By NFL rules, each team's starting quarterback and head coach are required to be mic'd up by NFL Films once a season. New Orleans coach Sean Payton, San Francisco cornerback Richard Sherman and Pittsburgh wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster are among those who have worn microphones during ''Monday Night Football'' games this season.

Darnold fulfilled his requirement by being mic'd up against the Patriots.

In the Jets' Week 2 loss to Cleveland, backup quarterback Trevor Siemian wore a microphone while starting for Darnold, who was sidelined with mononucleosis. Siemian left that game in the second quarter with a season-ending ankle injury.

Jets running back Le'Veon Bell took to social media to defend Darnold - and criticize the NFL.

''The NFL screwed Sammy over,'' Bell wrote on Twitter. ''There's not one player in the NFL who's cool with having every sideline convo broadcasted to millions...there's a reason we've never heard other QB's frustrated on the sideline like that before...that's crazy, (at)NFL did Sam dirty as hell.''

In football parlance, ''seeing ghosts'' is a phrase sometimes used when a player is having trouble reading the coverages on defense, being fooled into reading them incorrectly or feeling pressures in the pocket that aren't there.

That was clearly the case for Darnold, who had his worst game of his young career. He was 11 of 32 for 86 yards with four interceptions and a horrific 3.6 quarterback rating.

''I have a lot of confidence in Sam bouncing back from this,'' Gase said.

**StarDust Bum** · 10-23-2019, 12:02 AM

Broncos trade receiver Sanders to 49ers
October 22, 2019
By The Associated Press

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Emmanuel Sanders arrived in what he called ''wide receiver heaven'' in 2014 and with Peyton Manning throwing him passes, he certainly found bliss in Denver, where he became a champion and a bona fide NFL star.

On Tuesday, he escaped what had become wide receiver purgatory when the Broncos (2-5) granted his trade request and sent him to the unbeaten San Francisco 49ers (6-0).

Now he'll team up with QB Jimmy Garoppolo and play at Levi's Stadium, site of the Broncos' Super Bowl triumph over the Carolina Panthers.

Broncos GM John Elway intimated that he soured on Sanders ''with what happened after the Tennessee game'' Oct. 13 when Sanders left at halftime of a 16-0 Denver victory with what was described as a knee injury.

Asked to elaborate, Elway declined, saying, ''Nope. I'm not going into that.''

Sanders caught one pass for zero yards on three targets that day. The week before, he was targeted just once, for a 9-yard catch, in a win over the Chargers, and 48 hours after Elway had declared none of his veterans were on the trading block.

Elway confirmed Sanders asked out of Denver.

''He did. When we look at it, Emmanuel had issues and we had issues,'' Elway said. ''So that's why it was a good time for us to go different directions. With that being said, we were able to get the value that we thought was fair and so that's why we decided to make the deal.''

The 49ers sent Denver 2020 third- and fourth-round draft picks for Sanders and a fifth-round pick next year.

Sanders was one of eight holdovers from the Broncos' Super Bowl-winning team and his departure leaves tight end Jeff Heuerman, who was on IR in 2015, as the only offensive player left from that championship team.

Elway did have some compliments for Sanders, saying, ''Emmanuel had a lot of catches and played hard and was a competitive guy. He did a good job while he was here.''

Elway added, ''the team understands the move. The bottom line is we're still trying to win football games. We're not throwing in the towel by any means. We're still trying to win football games. The message it sends to the rest to the team is they know what message is being sent. They've been around.''

Elway, who traded veteran receiver Demaryius Thomas at last year's deadline, said everybody on offense will have to step up with Sanders gone and he said wide receiver Tim Patrick (hand) will be one of two players recalled from IR. It's believed QB Drew Lock will be the other.

Elway said he wasn't sure if he'd trade any other players but did say he's received no calls on cornerback Chris Harris Jr.

Sanders didn't reveal any animosity toward the Broncos on his way out.

''It's hard. Anytime you break up or you leave a place, it's tough,'' Sanders said as he left Broncos headquarters about 90 minutes before Elway's teleconference. ''We definitely had a great run out here in Denver. I had a lot of great times. Obviously, all good things come to an end. Looking forward to getting out to San Fran and showcasing my talent, meeting the guys, hopefully add my explosiveness, my capabilities to their system and trying to win.''

The 32-year-old veteran may have found another utopia in the Bay Area.

''Yeah, we kind of run a similar offense,'' he said.

Sanders caught 30 passes for 367 yards and two touchdowns this season as he made a successful return from surgery on both ankles. He quickly found a rapport with new quarterback Joe Flacco, who followed Trevor Siemian, Paxton Lynch, Brock Osweiler and Case Keenum in the years after Manning retired.

But second-year pro Courtland Sutton, a fellow SMU alum, emerged as the No. 1 receiver in Denver this season with 36 catches for 564 yards and four TDs.

San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that he believed the 49ers had the answers at receiver on the roster but opted to make a move anyway for a proven veteran like Sanders.

The 49ers have been seeking a No. 1 receiver since the offseason when they looked into trying to trade for Odell Beckham Jr. before he was sent from the New York Giants to Cleveland instead.

San Francisco spent second- and third-round picks on Deebo Samuel and Jalen Hurd but a top-flight receiver remained one of the few holes on a mostly complete roster.

The Niners rank last in the NFL with just 49 catches from their wideouts and are second to last with 679 yards receiving. Samuel leads all the team's wide receivers with 15 catches for 168 yards and Marquise Goodwin is the only other wideout with more than 10 catches.

Sanders looked back fondly on his time in Denver as he signed an autograph for a fan outside Broncos headquarters.

''The Super Bowl run was just fun - `14 and `15 were some of the best days of my life, best times of my life,'' Sanders said as he sat in his black Range Rover, ready for another fresh start.

**StarDust Bum** · 10-23-2019, 12:04 AM

Pats, Saints, 49ers top 3 in AP Pro32 poll; Ravens now No. 5
October 22, 2019
By The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) The top of the AFC has been ruled by one team so far this season.

In fact, for most of the past two decades. The defending champion New England Patriots haven't lost since Week 15 of the 2018 season.

But the Baltimore Ravens are starting to stake their claim as a possible contender.

Baltimore is 5-2 after an impressive 30-16 win at the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. The Ravens climbed five spots to No. 5 in the latest AP Pro32 poll as they enter their bye week. The Seahawks dropped five places to No. 9.

''Lamar Jackson just outplayed Russell Wilson on the road, taking a major step forward in the race for league MVP honors,'' said Ira Kaufman of Fox 13 in Tampa, Florida.

The top three teams in the poll remained the same. The New England Patriots received all 12 first-place votes for 384 points in balloting Tuesday by media members who regularly cover the NFL. The Patriots improved to 7-0 after routing the New York Jets 33-0 on Monday night.

''There are few things in life (coach) Bill Belichick likes more than beating the Jets,'' Newsday's Bob Glauber said.

''And man, did he embarrass the home team in a 33-0 romp at MetLife Stadium. The next morning, Belichick trades for (Falcons) receiver Mohamed Sanu. The rich get richer.''

The New Orleans Saints are No. 2 after moving to 5-0 without Drew Brees when they handled the Chicago Bears.

''Defense, (Teddy) Bridgewater and (Sean) Payton prove they don't need Brees,'' Fox Sports' John Czarnecki said of the Saints' backup quarterback and head coach who have helped the team to first place in the NFC South.

And the No. 3 San Francisco 49ers moved to 6-0 on the season after blanking Washington.

The Green Bay Packers moved up a spot to No. 4 after pounding the Oakland Raiders; Aaron Rodgers threw five touchdown passes and ran for another in a 42-24 win.

The Minnesota Vikings, who trail the Packers by a game in the NFC North, moved up two spots to No. 6. The Vikings open Week 8 when they host Washington on Thursday night.

The Kansas City Chiefs gained two spots to No. 7 but will be without Patrick Mahomes for a while after the reigning league MVP injured his right knee in last week's rout of Denver.

''Rating will go up when Patrick Mahomes returns,'' Alex Marvez of Sirius XM said.

The Buffalo Bills slipped a spot to No. 8 after needing a big fourth quarter to top the winless Miami Dolphins.

And the Indianapolis Colts moved up two spots to round out the top 10 after beating the Houston Texans 30-23.

**StarDust Bum** · 10-23-2019, 12:16 AM

Rodgers-LaFleur relationship strengthening and it's showing
October 21, 2019
By The Associated Press

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) Aaron Rodgers is one of the NFL's top quarterbacks. But the 35-year-old two-time MVP and Super Bowl champion had to basically start from scratch in his 15th season.

Matt LaFleur brought a new offense, terminology and schemes to Green Bay. Rodgers had to learn fast.

So far, so good.

LaFleur presented Rodgers with the game ball on Sunday after he threw for five touchdowns and ran for another in a 42-24 win over the Raiders.

''It feels good,'' Rodgers said. ''I feel like this has been coming. I really do. I feel like we've been building and I've been feeling a lot more comfortable. And Matt's been feeling comfortable with him calling it for me and feeling when I'm in a rhythm and when to be aggressive and when to pull back.''

WHAT'S WORKING

LaFleur said Monday that he likes where he and Rodgers' relationship is at this point.

''I just think any time as a play-caller, that relationship with the quarterback is absolutely critical,'' he said. ''Whether it's here or whether it was in my past in Tennessee, wherever it's been, I've always valued that relationship because you gotta be on the same page.

''The way I view the quarterback is, it's an extension of the coaching staff. We gotta be on the same page. I think that just like any relationship, it takes time to make sure the communication is on point. I like where we're at right now, but we gotta continue to work each and every day just like any other relationship.''

Rodgers set a single-game franchise record with a perfect 158.3 passer rating after completing 25 of 31 passes for 429 yards and no interceptions, all while his top target, Davante Adams, was sidelined with turf toe.

''I still don't understand how they put that rating together but it does sound pretty good,'' Rodgers said.

Rodgers also threw touchdown passes to two different running backs (Aaron Jones and Jamaal Williams) in a game for the first time in his career. If Rodgers has finally hit his stride in LaFleur's offense, the rest of the league is in trouble.

WHAT'S NOT WORKING

Green Bay's leaky run defense struggled on Sunday as rookie Josh Jacobs had 124 yards, including a 42-yarder on the opening drive.

Now, Jacobs has had a successful first season. He entered Sunday with 430 yards rushing for the second most by a Raiders rookie through five games behind Bo Jackson's 475 yards in 1987. But Green Bay is allowing 128.9 rushing yards per game, which ranks 24th in the league. The Packers allowed 155 on Sunday.

STOCK UP

Marquez Valdes-Scantling. The second-year receiver was a game-time decision after suffering knee and ankle injuries last week. Valdes-Scantling played sparingly and finished with two of the game's biggest plays - a 59-yard reception and a 74-yard score. The 6-foot-4 speedster set a single-game franchise record for the most receiving yards (133) in a game with two or fewer catches. Valdes-Scantling is morphing into the perfect complementary option to Adams.

STOCK DOWN

Green Bay's defensive front. The group's pass rush has been tremendous this season, but nearly nonexistent against the run. Being one-dimensional won't cut it.

''We want to be good against it all,'' defensive coordinator Mike Pettine said earlier this season. ''It's not a conscious effort to say we're just going to play coverage every snap and just bend and not break. That's been in our biggest issue, and we've talked in the room about it, that we've got to get a handle on the explosive plays.''

INJURED

Adams watch continues, as the two-time Pro Bowler continues to work back from his toe injury. But there's no rush to get him back on the field, especially while other guys are filling the void.

''I can promise you we need him and we're a better offense with 17 on the field,'' Rodgers said of Adams. ''We've just been spreading it out a little bit more and guys have been stepping up. ... I think without him there, we've had to scheme up plays for other guys and guys have made plays when their number's been called.''

KEY NUMBER

350 - Rodgers became the ninth player in NFL history to throw 350 touchdown passes. He's the fastest to reach the milestone (172 games), surpassing Drew Brees (180 games).

NEXT STEPS

The Packers play at Kansas City on Sunday night. The Chiefs will be without reigning MVP Patrick Mahomes, who suffered a dislocated kneecap Thursday night.

''With Mahomes' status, the (Kansas City) defense is going to feel like they need to pick up the slack a little bit so we know it's going to be a challenge,'' offensive tackle Bryan Bulaga said Monday. ''It's a big road game. We're going to have to prepare for that and get ready and try to play some of our best ball out there.''

**StarDust Bum** · 10-23-2019, 12:20 AM

Seahawks can't make up for an imperfect Russell Wilson
October 21, 2019
By The Associated Press

RENTON, Wash. (AP) Russell Wilson was never going to be perfect all the time. But in making his first major miscue of the season, Wilson showed the tiny margin the Seattle Seahawks have for absorbing mistakes.

If Wilson isn't right on point or Seattle's defense isn't forcing turnovers and causing chaos for the opposition, the Seahawks will end up with performances like Sunday in a 30-16 loss to Baltimore.

Wilson threw his first interception of the season and it was a doozy, watching Marcus Peters return the pick 67 yards for a touchdown. It was the first of the Ravens' two defensive scores, which would be challenging for any team to overcome. But combine those two turnovers with Lamar Jackson running around and through the Seahawks defense, and it was a perfect formula for Seattle's second home loss.

More importantly, Seattle (5-2) is already two games behind unbeaten San Francisco in the NFC West.

Wilson had been nearly flawless for the first six weeks, inserting himself into the early MVP conversation. Despite Wilson's high level of play, Seattle had a pair of one-point wins, a two-point victory and a four-point win. Even when Wilson was great, the Seahawks were still squeaking by.

Sunday, he was not at his best. Aside from the interception, Wilson completed only 48.7% of his passes. The complementary pieces Wilson needed were absent as well. Seattle rushed for only 36 yards in the second half and the Seahawks' defense failed to force a turnover while watching Jackson rush for 116 yards and be the best player on the field.

''It hammered home one of the lessons of our program that it's all about the ball,'' Seattle coach Pete Carroll said. ''We know. We're on it so diligently that when you give the ball up a couple of times, it's hard to win. You give up a couple of scores, it's really difficult.''

WHAT'S WORKING

The connection between Wilson and WR Tyler Lockett remains highly productive. Lockett had five receptions Sunday, but most impressive was two plays where Wilson trusted Lockett would get to the ball first. One went for an 8-yard TD . The other came as Wilson was facing a blitz and lofted a deep pass down the middle. Lockett ran under it for a 33-yard gain.

WHAT NEEDS HELP

Carroll's decision making has always seemed a little emotional, but he made two critical decisions on Sunday that proved costly. He continued to test the ability to challenge pass interference at times where it seemed obvious there would be no change to the original call. His decision to do so in the first half ended up costing Seattle a timeout it could have used on the final drive of the half.

His second questionable choice was attempting a 53-yard field goal on a stormy day in the third quarter in a 13-all game. Seattle faced fourth-and-3 at the Baltimore 35. Carroll showed trust in kicker Jason Myers by sending out the field goal unit. Myers missed wide right and given a short field, Baltimore scored late in the quarter - on a fourth-and-2 no less - to take the lead for good.

The debate was between Myers attempting the kick or punting. Carroll said going for it with the offense was never the right choice in his mind.

''It's a little longer than you want to go for it,'' Carroll said.

STOCK UP

Rookie second-round pick Marquise Blair not only started Sunday at safety, but played well. Blair was one of four players to be in for all 59 defensive snaps for the Seahawks. He finished with six tackles and had no major, obvious assignment errors. Carroll said Blair will be getting more playing time.

STOCK DOWN

Fellow rookie DK Metcalf made the kind of mistake that can't happen in the fourth quarter. Metcalf simply dropped the ball trying to switch hands after making a short reception and the fumble was returned for a touchdown by the Ravens. It was the final blow in a day when Metcalf had four catches for 53 yards but was targeted nine times and struggled to get away from physical coverage by the Ravens in the second half.

''I'm not going to blame it on the weather. We practice with a wet ball all the time, so I'm not going to blame it on the weather. It was my fault 100%,'' Metcalf said.

INJURED

Carroll said LT Duane Brown (biceps) wants to practices this week, but ''we may have to protect him from himself.'' Brown has missed the last two games. The Seahawks are hopeful D.J. Fluker (hamstring) will be ready to play against Atlanta after sitting out the past two. Fluker was active Sunday, but did not play with Jamarco Jones filling in again at right guard.

Safety is another area of concern as Lano Hill (elbow) is not expected back this week and Bradley McDougald missed Sunday's loss with back spasms.

The availability of defensive end Ziggy Ansah is also in question from an ankle injury suffered against Cleveland and kept him out of the loss to Baltimore.

KEY NUMBER

2-2 - The Seahawks are just .500 at home at the midway point of their home schedule and their two wins are each by one point. Over the past 2+ seasons, the Seahawks are just 12-10 at home.

NEXT STEPS

The Seahawks make another East Coast road trip to take on Atlanta. The Seahawks are just 2-5 against the Falcons during Carroll's tenure, including a pair of playoff losses in Atlanta.

**StarDust Bum** · 10-23-2019, 12:22 AM

If Vikings are without Thielen, there's precedent of success
October 22, 2019
By The Associated Press

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) When Adam Thielen left the previous game in Detroit because of a hamstring injury he suffered in the first quarter, the Minnesota Vikings didn't miss a beat without their two-time Pro Bowl wide receiver.

The passing clinic that Kirk Cousins put on during the 42-30 victory over the Lions could prove to be good practice, because Thielen might not be ready to play on Thursday night when the Vikings host Washington.

Though he has never missed a game in his NFL career, participating in 90 consecutive contests including the playoffs, Thielen will get only three days for the muscle to heal in time. He was held out of practice on Tuesday afternoon.

''I don't know what the percent chance is, but I feel great. Obviously it's a short week,'' Thielen said, later adding: ''I'm just trusting this training staff. I have a lot of confidence in them. I'm doing everything I can, they're doing everything they can, and I'm hopeful.''

With difficult road games against Kansas City and Dallas looming in November to start the second half of the schedule, giving Thielen a full two weeks to recover could yield a greater reward than from the risk, however small it might be, of putting him on the field against the Redskins. The way this balanced and diversified offense has been playing in October would figure to make that decision easier.

After Thielen was hurt on his touchdown reception, the Vikings crossed the goal line five times in their next seven possessions. One drive ended with a missed field goal after Stefon Diggs had an on-target throw slip through his hands in the end zone.

The play-action passes set up by running back Dalvin Cook's continued gains in the ground game allowed Cousins to not only go deep to Diggs but find tight ends Kyle Rudolph and Irv Smith Jr. and fullback C.J. Ham underneath the secondary. Then there was the emergence of rookie Olabisi Johnson, the seventh-round draft pick out of Colorado State who has cemented his place as the third wide receiver.

''We're going to call on them throughout, whether Adam's healthy or not,'' Cousins said. ''They're going to get rotated in, and we're going to count on them.''

Cousins has surged to the top of the league in passer rating (114.3) and yards per pass attempt (9.1) among quarterbacks with a qualifying amount of throws. There will be many more challenges ahead this season, but three weeks after a particularly rough game at Chicago raised questions about his ability to be more than the quarterback with a roughly .500 winning percentage he's been for his eight-year career, Cousins has sure quieted the concerns with his most recent performances. He's the first quarterback in NFL history to post at least 300 yards with a passer rating of 135 or higher in three consecutive games. The offense, at least for now, has established an identity that was lacking down the stretch last season and in that game against the Bears.

''It's week to week, and you've got to go prove it,'' Cousins said. ''I don't really feel safe on who we are or what we're doing until the season is over. Then you look back and say, `What was the body of work?'''

**StarDust Bum** · 10-23-2019, 12:25 AM

Patriots blitz Jets, gain more confidence with Browns next
October 22, 2019
By The Associated Press

BOSTON (AP) The New England Patriots have thrived this season thanks to a defense that's limited opponents' abilities to get in the end zone and an offense that's found ways to adjust to injuries.

You can add one thing to that list: an ability to be unpredictable.

New England disguised a myriad of blitzes to bewilder New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold in its 33-0 win on Monday night . The Patriots also continued to be creative on offense, this time inserting linebacker Elandon Roberts as one of the four fullbacks they used to boost their rushing attack.

It has them at 7-0 for the first time since 2015 with just two games left before their bye week.

''I think we're confident, but we'll have to start all over again. We emptied the tank,'' coach Bill Belichick said. ''We'll have to fill it up for next week and be ready to empty it again next week against Cleveland. That's the way it is every week in this league.''

That matchup with the Browns and quarterback Baker Mayfield will be New England's third straight against a quarterback in his first or second season.

Recent history will be on New England's side.

The Patriots have won 20 straight games against a first or second-year quarterback, the longest such streak in NFL history.

Darnold was optimistic last week about an offense that was much healthier after dealing with some early season injuries, including his three-game absence with mononucleosis.

Darnold was also coming off being selected as the AFC Offensive Player of the Week after leading the Jets to a 24-22 win over Dallas in Week 6 in his return.

He was hopeful that the momentum of picking up their first victory of the season would carry over against New England.

Not quite.

Instead the Patriots forced six turnovers against the Jets, intercepting Darnold four times as they sent a wave of pressure his way.

The Patriots have allowed a league-low 48 points this season and have an NFL-best 18 interceptions. That is the most through seven games since the Green Bay Packers had 20 in 1996.

While Tom Brady and the offense have had to adjust to injuries on the offensive line, in the backfield and at receiver, they are feeling a lot better after scoring four touchdowns against the Jets.

One of the scores included an assist from Roberts, who logged snaps at fullback with James Develin and Jakob Johnson both on injured reserve.

New England will have a little more help against Cleveland after acquiring receiver Mohamed Sanu in a trade with Atlanta on Tuesday. Sanu adds another threat in the passing game with Josh Gordon recovering from ankle and knee injuries.

WHAT'S WORKING

The Patriots did their best job this season using their pressure to force turnovers. And most of their blitzes weren't called by New England's coaches, Belichick said. Instead they were on-field adjustments by a defense that safety and captain Devin McCourty said is finding new ways to be aggressive.

''At times it can be a safety, it can be one of the backs or one of the lineman. Understanding that it can keep switching. That makes it tough on teams. We just have to keep doing those things,'' said McCourty, who had his fifth interception of the 2019 season.

WHAT NEEDS HELP

Roberts did a good job of jumping in at fullback, but New England could clearly benefit from some full-time help at the position. While Sony Michel had three rushing TDs, he only averaged 2.2 yards per carry. Adding a proven blocker to lead the way out of the backfield could be a target for the Patriots at the trade deadline.

STOCK UP

Tight end Ben Watson was solid in his debut, catching three passes for 18 yards. He's no Rob Gronkowski, but his veteran presence does provide some needed stability at the position.

STOCK DOWN

It wasn't noticeable, but LB Dont'a Hightower had his quietest game of the season, notching only one tackle.

KEY NUMBER

Two. For the second time this season the Patriots scored 30 or more points and shut out their opponent. They join the 1991 Redskins as the only teams in the Super Bowl era to have multiple 30-point shutouts in their first seven games.

NEXT STEPS

New England has a short turnaround for the Browns, who have lost two straight games but are rested coming off their bye week.

**StarDust Bum** · 10-23-2019, 02:36 PM

Gordon's frustration showing for Chargers
October 22, 2019
By The Associated Press

COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) Melvin Gordon has been frustrated for a long time.

First, over a holdout for a contract extension that was not successful and then over his slow start once he returned to the Los Angeles Chargers.

But the running back did two things last Sunday that he considers inexcusable. He fumbled at the goal line against Tennessee, costing his team a chance at a win, and he let his emotions show.

When Gordon's fumble allowed the Titans to hang on for a 23-20 victory, the frustration of the past four months finally boiled over. Gordon covered his face with a towel on the sideline and broke down. On Monday he refused to admit if he had been crying.

''One thing I hate most about Sunday is I let you all see me sweat,'' Gordon said. ''You're never supposed to let them see you sweat or show emotion out there.''

Gordon's return was supposed to provide another playmaker for the Chargers offense. Instead, it has been one of many struggles for a team that has lost three straight and is 2-5 going into Sunday's game at Chicago.

When asked if he would have held out if given a chance to do it again, Gordon said he didn't know if he could answer that.

''I know I won't miss another training camp again. I can tell you that,'' he said. ''If I was to go back, I can't say. With the running back thing and all, we want to get paid. That's tough.''

But Gordon also realizes that holding out for two months has put him more under the microscope not only with fans, but with prospective employers next season.

Gordon is averaging just 2.25 yards per carry with his longest gain in 36 carries going for 7 yards. He doesn't appear to be close to the running back who made the Pro Bowl last season and has more than 1,200 scrimmage yards each of the past three years.

He also knows that critical mistakes such as Sunday's are more glaring considering everything that has transpired.

''You do something bad and everything is blown up. You don't play, you don't win, it's blown up, and if I make a mistake it's blown up,'' he said. ''We're in a position right now where every win and every game counts.''

The Chargers will try to get their running game back on track this week despite a decimated offensive line. Gordon refuses to let the injuries be an excuse, and said it puts even more pressure on him to make them look good by finding a way to make it happen.

Coach Anthony Lynn and teammates are still supportive of Gordon and have confidence he can turn things around.

''I feel like once we start running the ball everything will go from there,'' wide receiver Mike Williams said. ''It's been tough. Last year those games were going our way. Hopefully we can turn around things this week in Chicago.''

**StarDust Bum** · 10-23-2019, 02:37 PM

Sanders gone, Broncos brace for fire sale
October 23, 2019
By The Associated Press

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Chris Harris Jr. isn't ready to say farewell to the season let alone his teammates.

That's why the Denver Broncos standout cornerback swats away all the trade rumors he's hearing. At 2-5, the Broncos are already juggling the roster. They sent receiver Emmanuel Sanders to the San Francisco 49ers for two 2020 draft picks on Tuesday.

Harris very well could be next. The trade deadline is Oct. 29.

He's trying to tune out the noise and focus on his assignment this weekend, which is to cover Indianapolis receiver T.Y. Hilton.

''The season is not lost yet. I'm not throwing the season into the dump yet,'' Harris said Tuesday about two hours before Sanders was traded. ''I have to have my mind clear, my mind right and be ready to go.''

It's easy to see why Harris would be high on a team's wish list - a four-time Pro Bowler whose contract expires at the end of the season.

Broncos boss John Elway maintained no one has recently reached out to him with offers for Harris. Asked if he anticipates any more deals, Elway responded: ''Possibly. Don't know yet. We'll see how it goes.''

Harris pays attention to social media and sees the swirling rumors. His friends mention it to him, too. But Harris said he hasn't had a heart-to-heart with Elway. Nor has he asked for an audience with him, either.

''It's my job to play football, take on the top receiver each week,'' said Harris, an undrafted free agent in 2011 out of the University of Kansas. ''That's my job. Nothing has changed. Obviously, nobody's come to me about anything. I'm just playing football every week. Taking it one week at a time.

''Of course, there are rumors and everything going out there. We have to be focused on the Colts and the season is not lost yet. I'm not throwing the season into the dump yet.''

Harris is all that remains of the ''No Fly Zone,'' a nickname given to the defensive backfield that consisted of Aqib Talib, Bradley Roby, Darian Stewart, T.J. Ward and Harris. That smothering unit helped the Broncos to a Super Bowl title following the 2015 season.

The 30-year-old Harris thought this year's secondary could be version 2.0 of the ''No Fly Zone.'' But injuries have disrupted any sort of chemistry the team might have been building. Cornerback Bryce Callahan has been sidelined since re-injuring his surgically repaired foot in a July practice. Defensive back Kareem Jackson also has missed a game against Jacksonville with a hamstring injury.

''We don't have set positions really,'' said Harris, who was the first undrafted cornerback to make multiple Pro Bowls with his original team since Everson Walls did so with Dallas in the 1980s. ''We've dealt with a lot of injuries, dealt with guys playing different spots every week. ... It's week-to-week with us in the secondary.''

Until he hears otherwise, Harris will be lining up opposite an opponents' top target. Harris was responsible for the speedy Tyreek Hill in 30-6 loss to Kansas City last Thursday.

This weekend, it's Hilton. They've been on the same field five times in the regular season and once in the playoffs since being in the league.

''He's very familiar with me and how I cover and I'm familiar with him and how he runs his routes,'' Harris said.

Hilton has Jacoby Brissett throwing to him these days, and not the retired Andrew Luck.

''I would say (covering Hilton was) a lot harder when he had Andrew Luck,'' Harris said. ''But Brissett is playing good football and it's going to be a challenge. ... I know I have a lot of pressure on me every week. I try to do whatever I can to give our team a chance to win.''

**StarDust Bum** · 10-23-2019, 02:39 PM

Vikes may need to move on minus Thielen
October 22, 2019
By The Associated Press

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) When Adam Thielen left the previous game in Detroit because of a hamstring injury he suffered in the first quarter, the Minnesota Vikings didn't miss a beat without their two-time Pro Bowl wide receiver.

The passing clinic that Kirk Cousins put on during the 42-30 victory over the Lions could prove to be good practice, because Thielen might not be ready to play on Thursday night when the Vikings host Washington.

Though he has never missed a game in his NFL career, participating in 90 consecutive contests including the playoffs, Thielen will get only three days for the muscle to heal in time. He was held out of practice on Tuesday afternoon.

''I don't know what the percent chance is, but I feel great. Obviously it's a short week,'' Thielen said, later adding: ''I'm just trusting this training staff. I have a lot of confidence in them. I'm doing everything I can, they're doing everything they can, and I'm hopeful.''

With difficult road games against Kansas City and Dallas looming in November to start the second half of the schedule, giving Thielen a full two weeks to recover could yield a greater reward than from the risk, however small it might be, of putting him on the field against the Redskins. The way this balanced and diversified offense has been playing in October would figure to make that decision easier.

After Thielen was hurt on his touchdown reception, the Vikings crossed the goal line five times in their next seven possessions. One drive ended with a missed field goal after Stefon Diggs had an on-target throw slip through his hands in the end zone.

The play-action passes set up by running back Dalvin Cook's continued gains in the ground game allowed Cousins to not only go deep to Diggs but find tight ends Kyle Rudolph and Irv Smith Jr. and fullback C.J. Ham underneath the secondary. Then there was the emergence of rookie Olabisi Johnson, the seventh-round draft pick out of Colorado State who has cemented his place as the third wide receiver.

''We're going to call on them throughout, whether Adam's healthy or not,'' Cousins said. ''They're going to get rotated in, and we're going to count on them.''

Cousins has surged to the top of the league in passer rating (114.3) and yards per pass attempt (9.1) among quarterbacks with a qualifying amount of throws. There will be many more challenges ahead this season, but three weeks after a particularly rough game at Chicago raised questions about his ability to be more than the quarterback with a roughly .500 winning percentage he's been for his eight-year career, Cousins has sure quieted the concerns with his most recent performances. He's the first quarterback in NFL history to post at least 300 yards with a passer rating of 135 or higher in three consecutive games. The offense, at least for now, has established an identity that was lacking down the stretch last season and in that game against the Bears.

''It's week to week, and you've got to go prove it,'' Cousins said. ''I don't really feel safe on who we are or what we're doing until the season is over. Then you look back and say, `What was the body of work?'''

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