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**StarDust Bum** · 09-16-2019, 07:48 PM

Giants Shurmur won't commit to Manning
September 16, 2019
By The Associated Press

EASY RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Coach Pat Shurmur has refused to say whether two-time Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning will continue to start at quarterback for the winless New York Giants.

Shurmur said his coaching staff will be discussing all areas after the Giants fell to 0-2, losing their home opener 28-14 to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday.

Now in his second season as head coach, Shurmur said Manning has been the starter but he does not want to discuss whether he is thinking about making the change to Daniel Jones.

Jones was taken sixth overall in the NFL draft and played very well in the preseason. He also is a lot more mobile than Manning and offers that option to the offense.

''Eli has been our starter to this point,'' Shurmur said Monday. ''I don't want to talk about anything else moving forward.''

When told his refusal to make a definitive statement on his starting quarterback for Sunday's game at Tampa Bay would invite speculation, Shurmur said he understood. He also said he felt Manning has played well.

Manning seemed uncertain about his future minutes later in the locker room. He sounded as if he had not been told his status.

''We're 0-2 and you are looking for answers,'' the 38-year-old Manning said. ''I get it, we drafted a guy early and you are not winning games, these things are going to come up. I just have to keep working and do whatever my job is.''

Manning is 56 of 89 for 556 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions. His quarterback rating is 78.7.

Jones led the NFL in the preseason, completing 29 of 34 passes for 416 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions. He has been getting a series or two with the first team in practice to stay ready, but it's not much work.

What's surprising is the Giants have struggled scoring. They got a touchdown on each of their opening drives against Dallas and Buffalo, but added 17 points combined on every other drive.

The problem has been third down: New York is 5 of 23, which is horrible.

''We're 0-2, there is always room for improvement,'' Manning said. ''I feel like I am not missing, I missed one throw to Evan, yesterday. We just have to figure out a way to score more points and to do better on third down, and figure out a way to make completions on third downs.''

Manning said the uncertainty will not motivate him.

''Motivation is to win,'' he said. ''There is nothing more than that. You want to win because you work hard. That's why you train, why you do everything, prepare and practice, so you can go out there and win football games and build something special, so nothing changes.''

**StarDust Bum** · 09-16-2019, 07:52 PM

Betting Recap - Week 2
September 16, 2019
By Joe Williams

Overall Notes

NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE WEEK 2 RESULTS

Wager Favorites-Underdogs
Straight Up 9-6
Against the Spread 6-9

Wager Home-Away
Straight Up 6-9
Against the Spread 5-10

Wager Totals (O/U)
Over-Under 3-11

NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE YEAR-TO-DATE RESULTS

Wager Favorites-Underdogs
Straight Up 20-10-1
Against the Spread 13-17-1

Wager Home-Away
Straight Up 14-16-1
Against the Spread 9-21-1

Wager Totals (O/U)
Over-Under 12-18

The largest underdogs to win straight up
Buccaneers (+6.5, ML +250) at Panthers, 20-14
Seahawks (+4, ML +180) at Steelers, 28-26
Colts (+3, ML +155) at Titans, 19-17

The largest favorite to cover
Patriots (-18) at Dolphins, 43-0
Chiefs (-7) at Raiders, 28-10
Cowboys (-6) at Redskins, 31-21

Mining Road Wins

-- The San Francisco 49ers (+1, ML +105) paddled the Cincinnati Bengals by a 41-17 score, posting road victories in consecutive weeks to open the regular season for the first time since 1989 when they won three straight on the road in Weeks 1-3 with QB Joe Montana at the helm. The 49ers are averaging 36.0 points per game (PPG) while allowing 17.0 PPG while covering both games at one-point underdogs. Next up will be their home opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 3. The Steelers enter 0-2 SU/ATS, and QB Ben Roethlisberger (elbow) and RB James Conner (knee) might not be available.

Wounded Wings

-- The Philadelphia Eagles saw several star players leave their Sunday Night Football game against the Atlanta Falcons, but they held a late 20-17 lead in the fourth quarter before WR Julio Jones broke free for a 54-yard touchdown on a fourth-down play to secure victory for the home side. The Eagles lost WRs DeSean Jackson, Alshon Jeffery and Nelson Agholor to injuries, as well as QB Carson Wentz for a brief period. TE Dallas Goedert was also lost to an injury in a game which was super costly to the visitors, and they ended up losing and not covering, either.

Miami Mice

-- For the second consecutive weekend the laughingstock of the NFL was the Miami Dolphins. After opening the season with a 59-10 shellacking from the Baltimore Ravens the New England Patriots strolled into town as 18-point favorites. While the Patriots didn't get off to as quick of a start as the Ravens, they made up for lost time in the third quarter, including a pair of pick-sixes. When the dust settled, the Dolphins were on the short end of a 43-0 score, and they have been outscored 92-10 through the first two games. As such, they have opened as 21-point underdogs for their Week 3 road game against the Dallas Cowboys.

Total Recall

-- The under was 11-3 between Thursday's game and Sunday's entire slate, including the games with the top five totals on the board. Kansas City Chiefs-Oakland Raiders (53), Philadelphia Eagles-Atlanta Falcons (53), New Orleans Saints-Los Angeles Rams (52.5), New England Patriots-Miami Dolphins (48.5) and Tampa Bay Buccaneers-Carolina Panthers (48) each cashed the under, and a couple of the results were never in doubt. In fact, the Saints-Rams shootout never materialized, helped out in part by QB Drew Brees (hand/thumb) leaving the game, had a total of 6-3 at halftime. Hopefully you had a few 'under' tickets in your pocket this week.

Dolphins QB Ryan Fitzpatrick tossed a pair of pick-sixes in their blowout loss, but even his best (or worst) efforts couldn't help the total go 'over', similiar to Buccaneers QB Jameis Winston, who had two pick-sixes in an 'under' result in Week 1 against the 49ers.

-- On the flip side, the lowest total on the board was the Chicago Bears-Denver Broncos (40.5) game. It was expected to be a defensive grind, and it was. The Bears, who totaled just three points in their opening game loss in Week 1, didn't score their first touchdown of the season until the third quarter. Through eight quarters the Bears have generated just 19 total points, including only one touchdown. It's no surprise that the 'under' is 2-0 for Chicago so far. For the Broncos, they fell at Oakland in Week 1 on Monday Night, and they're 0-2 SU/1-1 ATS and the 'under' is also 2-0.

-- The 'under' is 2-0 in the first two primetime games of Week 2, with the Monday Night Football battle between the Cleveland Browns-New York Jets (45) still pending. The 'over' is 1-5 (16.7%) during the early 2019 primetime schedule.

Officially, the 'over' finished 26-25 (51.0%) in 51 games under the lights.

In 2017, the 'over' finished 25-23-1 (52.1%) in 49 primetime games.

In 2016, the 'over' in night games went (52.9%) through 51 games.

In 2015, the 'over' finished 20-28-1 (41.7%) in 49 primetime games.

In 2014, the 'over' went 33-17 (66.0%) in primetime games, and the 'over' was 28-22 (56.0%) in 2013.

Injury Report

-- As mentioned, the Steelers lost Roethlisberger (elbow) and Conner (knee) to injuries in the first half. QB Mason Rudolph and RB Jaylen Samuels were forced to pick up the slack. Big Ben is set for an MRI on Monday.

-- Brees (hand) banged his right throwing hand on a rushing Rams DT Aaron Donald, and he was unable to return. He will remain in Southern California to see a hand specialist. QB Teddy Bridgewater finished up, and would start Week 3 if needed.

-- Cardinals RB David Johnson (wrist) missed a chunk of the game at Baltimore due to a wrist injury, but ultimately was able to return and finish up.

-- Cowboys WR Michael Gallup (knee) left the game in Washington due to a knee issue, and he'll go for an MRI.

-- As mentioned, the Eagles lost Wentz (ribs, concussion) briefly before he was cleared to return. Jackson (groin) left in the second quarter and was unable to return, Jeffery (calf) left early and didn't come back. Goedert (calf) also left in the first half and didn't return, while Agholor (concussion) was out for a couple of drives before passing tests and returning to finish.

Looking Ahead

-- The Titans and Jaguars will do battle on Thursday Night Football in Northast Florida, with the Titans installed as slight road favorites (-2.5). They're 1-4 ATS in the past five games inside the AFC South, and 16-34-3 ATS in the past 53 against losing teams. The Jaguars are 3-9-2 ATS in the past 14 games ovoerall, and 2-5-1 ATS in the past eight divisional games, so something's gotta give. In this series, Tennessee has covered four in a row, while the favorite is 6-2-1 ATS in the past nine meetings. However, the Titans are 2-5-1 ATS in the past eight trips to Duuuuuval.

-- The Jets hit the road trying to cool off the Patriots on Sunday afternoon in Foxboro. The Jets are 2-5 ATS in the past seven road games, and 1-7 ATS in the past eight against AFC East foes while going 0-5-1 ATS in the past six against winning teams. The Patriots have covered seven of the past nine divisional games, while going 40-16-2 ATS in the past 58 at Gillette Stadium, including their 33-3 win against the Steelers in Week 1. In this series, the Jets are 0-3-1 ATS in the past four trips to Foxboro, and 1-4 ATS in the past five meetings overall. The home team is 7-1-1 ATS in the past nine meetings, while the under has cashed in six in a row.

-- The Giants and Buccaneers seem to meet fairly frequently despite the fact they're not in the same division. New York has connected in seven of the past eight on the road against the spread. The Bucs are 3-0-1 ATS in the past four against teams with a losing record, and 5-2-1 ATS in the past eight vs. NFC. In this series, the G-Men are 5-0-1 ATS in the past six trips to the RayJay, while going 6-1-2 ATS in the past nine meetings overall. The under is also 5-2 in the past seven meetings in Tampa.

-- The Bears and Redskins will square off on Monday night, with the Bears installed as four-point favorites to open. The road team is 7-2 ATS in the past nine meetings in this series, although the underdog is 6-2 ATS in the past eight meetings. The Bears are also 0-5 ATS in the past five meetings with the 'Skins.

**StarDust Bum** · 09-16-2019, 08:15 PM

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS

CLE at NYJ 08:15 PM

NYJ +6.5

U 45.5

**StarDust Bum** · 09-17-2019, 01:51 AM

Beckham puts on show in MetLife return, Browns top Jets 23-3
September 16, 2019
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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Odell Beckham Jr. had an 89-yard touchdown catch and a spectacular one-handed grab in his return to MetLife Stadium, and Baker Mayfield and the Cleveland Browns did just enough to beat the short-handed and banged-up New York Jets 23-3 on Monday night.

Beckham, traded from the Giants in March, helped the Browns (1-1) bounce back from a 30-point loss to Tennessee in their opener to top the Jets (0-2).

New York lost quarterback Trevor Siemian to an ankle injury in the second quarter, and Luke Falk - promoted from the practice squad earlier in the day - played the rest of the game. Siemian was starting in place of Sam Darnold, who's sidelined for at least a few weeks while recovering from mononucleosis.

The Jets couldn't get anything going on offense, and the Browns blew open the game late in the third quarter.

Falk led the Jets on their longest drive of night to that point - 60 yards - but Le'Veon Bell could only get 1 yard on a fourth-and-2 pass, turning the ball over on downs at the Browns 11.

On the very next play, Mayfield hit Beckham with a slant pass, and the receiver outran the Jets' defenders all the way to the end zone for an 89-yard TD that put Cleveland up 23-3 with 3:32 remaining in the third quarter.

The touchdown came after Beckham called out Jets defensive coordinator Gregg Williams last Thursday, saying the coach - then with the Browns - instructed players to hurt him in a preseason game in 2017. Williams denied Beckham's accusations, jokingly asking reporters: ''Odell who?'' Williams, who led the Browns to a 5-3 record as their interim coach last season, also chided reporters for giving Beckham attention.

Well, Williams clearly knows who Beckham is now. The coach was seen shouting angrily on the sideline after Beckham's touchdown.

And, that wasn't all for Beckham, who finished with six catches for 161 yards and the TD.

He helped the Browns take a 3-0 lead on their first possession on Austin Seibert's 23-yard field goal - a drive highlighted by a spectacular 33-yard, one-handed grab that got Cleveland down to the Jets 4.

It was reminiscent of Beckham's highlight-reel, one-handed reception for the Giants on ''Sunday Night Football'' as a rookie in 2014. On this one, Mayfield found Beckham down the right sideline, and the receiver stuck out his right hand to snare the ball behind Nate Hairston - in nearly the same spot as his big catch five years ago.

And, yes, Beckham was wearing his expensive watch - despite the NFL telling him last week not to.

Beckham then had to come out of the game because officials made him change his mirrored visor. He returned with a clear visor on his helmet.

Seibert's 48-yarder gave the Browns a 6-0 lead with 6:15 left in the opening quarter as Cleveland outgained New York 101-4 in the first quarter.

Nick Chubb's 19-yard touchdown run in the opening quarter put Cleveland up 13-0. The drive was helped by a defensive holding call on Hairston - starting in place of Trumaine Johnson - on fourth-and-2 from the Jets 24.

NOW WHAT?

Siemian was knocked out of the game after throwing a long incomplete pass to Ryan Griffin and Cleveland's Myles Garrett slammed into him, and fell on top of him. Siemian appeared to roll his left ankle as Garrett, who was penalized for roughing the passer, sent him to the turf.

Falk replaced Siemian with 7:58 left in the half and helped the Jets get their first points to cheers of ''Luuuke!'' Sam Ficken, the Jets' fourth kicker since July, booted a 46-yarder - and got loud cheers from the crowd who had seen the likes of Chandler Catanzaro, Taylor Bertolet and Kaare Vedvik struggle.

Siemian finished 3 of 6 for 3 yards, while Falk was 20 of 25 for 198 yards as the Jets lost their seventh straight at home, dating to last season.

STATS

Mayfield, who beat the Jets last year in his NFL debut during a Thursday night game that ended Cleveland's 19-game winless skid, was 19 of 35 for 325 yards, including the long TD to Beckham, and an interception.

Garrett had three of the Browns' four sacks.

Bell had 68 yards rushing on 21 carries and had 10 catches for 61 yards for the Jets.

EMOTIONAL RETURN

Browns defensive end Chris Smith played after his girlfriend, Petara Cordero, was killed in car accident last week.

The 26-year-old Cordero was killed after she exited Smith's Lamborghini and was standing on the highway's shoulder when she was hit by an oncoming car.

INJURIES

Browns: TE David Njoku sustained a concussion in the opening quarter and didn't return. ... S Morgan Burnett injured his quadriceps.

Jets: LB Jordan Jenkins left in the first quarter with a calf injury. ... WR Demaryius Thomas, making his Jets debut after being acquired from New England last week, injured a hamstring.

UP NEXT

Browns: host Los Angeles Rams next Sunday night in their second straight prime-time game.

Jets: at AFC East rival New England next Sunday.

**StarDust Bum** · 09-17-2019, 01:58 AM

WEEK 3

Thursday, September 19, 2019
Time (ET) Away Home
8:20 PM Tennessee Titans Jacksonville Jaguars

Sunday, September 22, 2019
Time (ET) Away Home
1:00 PM Cincinnati Bengals Buffalo Bills
1:00 PM Miami Dolphins Dallas Cowboys
1:00 PM Denver Broncos Green Bay Packers
1:00 PM Atlanta Falcons Indianapolis Colts
1:00 PM Baltimore Ravens Kansas City Chiefs
1:00 PM Oakland Raiders Minnesota Vikings
1:00 PM New York Jets New England Patriots
1:00 PM Detroit Lions Philadelphia Eagles
4:05 PM Carolina Panthers Arizona Cardinals
4:05 PM New York Giants Tampa Bay Buccaneers
4:25 PM Houston Texans Los Angeles Chargers
4:25 PM Pittsburgh Steelers San Francisco 49ers
4:25 PM New Orleans Saints Seattle Seahawks
8:20 PM Los Angeles Rams Cleveland Browns

Monday, September 23, 2019
Time (ET) Away Home
8:15 PM Chicago Bears Washington Redskins

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NFL SEPT. OPINIONS AND BEST BETS: ALL BASED ON 5 UNITS

DATE W-L-T % UNITS RECORD

09/16/2019.......1-1-0.........50.00%..............-0.50
09/15/2019....15-11-1.........57.69%...........+14.50
09/12/2019.......1-1-0..........50.00%............-0.50
09/09/2019.......3-1-0..........75.00%............+9.50
09/08/2019.....16-10-0.........61.54%...........+25.00
09/05/2019..... 1-1-0........... 50.00%........... -0.50

Totals..............37-25-1........ 59.67%.......... +47.50

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BEST BETS:

DATE........................ATS.............UNITS. ............O/U...............UNITS.............TOTALS

09/16/2019.............0 - 0........... +0.00...............1 - 0..............+5.00.............+5.00
09/15/2019.............6 - 4............+8.00...............7 - 4..............+13.00...........+21.00
09/12/2019.............1 - 0............+5.00...............0 - 1..............-5.50...............-0.50
09/09/2019.............1 - 1.............-0.50...............2 - 0..............+10.00............+9.50
09/08/2019.............6 - 5............+2.50...............8 - 3..............+23.50...........+26.00
09/05/2019.............0 - 1.............-5.50...............1 - 0..............+5.00..............-0.50

Totals..................14 - 11............+9.50.............19 - 8 ............+51.00.............+60.50

**StarDust Bum** · 09-17-2019, 01:59 AM

Tuesday’s 6-pack

Six interesting college football spreads this week:

— Utah (-4.5) @ USC

— Michigan State (-6.5) @ Northwestern

— Michigan @ Wisconsin (-3)

— Kentucky @ Mississippi State (-7)

— Auburn @ Texas A&M (-4)

— Oklahoma State @ Texas (-5)

Tweet of the Day
“Cowboys got to 2-0 and Sean Payton got a new contract. For Jason Garrett, today was pretty…pretty…good.”
Tim Cowlishaw

Tuesday’s quiz
Who coached the Tennessee Titans in their only Super Bowl appearance?

Monday’s quiz
Chris Chandler was the Atlanta Falcons’ QB the first time they played in a Super Bowl, when they lost to Denver

Sunday’s quiz
Pro wrestler/actor Dwayne (The Rock) Johnson played college football at Miami.

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Tuesday’s List of 13: Nobody asked me, but…….

13) Bad news on the quarterback front Monday; Ben Roethlisberger is done for the year- he needs elbow surgery. Roethlisberger will be 38 in March; there is a chance his Hall of Fame career is over.

Mason Rudolph takes over as Pittsburgh’s starter; they traded #3 QB Josh Dobbs to the Jaguars last week, a move they probably regret now. Looks like the new backup is Devlin Hedges, who played college ball at Samford.

12) Drew Brees needs surgery for ligament damage in his right thumb, is out for at least six weeks; Teddy Bridgewater is the Saints’ new starter.

11) I’m endorsing something today that I never thought I’d endorse, the Peyton Manning stories on ESPN+ about the history of the NFL . Watched one the other day about the Lombardi Trophy, and it was excellent.

Lot of information in there, even if Peyton continues to be annoying at the same time, just like his TV commercials. But if you like NFL history, this is good stuff.

10) Armen Keteyian wrote an article on Nick Saban in The Athletic last week that made me sad, talking about how when Saban won his first national title at Alabama, he didn’t/couldn’t enjoy the win, he was still correcting mistakes made during the game, and then stressing out about the things that had to be done about recruiting in the next few days.

If you can’t enjoy winning, coaching is a miserable job, because no one enjoys losing. Saban had a staff meeting in a hotel meeting room at 10am the day after Alabama won the title, less than 12 hours after the championship game ended.

Understood that you don’t sustain winning without that single-minded focus, but life is short, and you need to enjoy the good things along the way, too.

9) From Jen McCaffrey:
In 2001, an FBI investigation called Operation Bullpen found that over 75% of all autographed items on the market were forgeries. As a result, Major League Baseball created an authentication department that now employs 220 current and former law enforcement officials.

Authenticators Inc. is a company that works with MLB to ensure the legitimacy of milestone and game-used items as well as any player-autographed items. At least two authenticators are present at all 2,430 regular season games, with more at postseason games and special events like the All-Star Game and Home Run Derby.

8) Baseball stuff:
— Braves put IF Johan Camargo (hairline fracture of shin) on the IL.

7) Football stuff:
— Steelers’ QB Ben Roethlisberger (elbow) is out for the year.
— Saints’ QB Drew Brees is out for six weeks.
— Redskins RB Derrius Guice (knee) was put on IR.
— Florida Gators QB Feleipe Franks (dislocated ankle) is out for the year.

6) Virginia basketball coach Tony Bennett turned down a raise this week while extending his contract another year. The Cavaliers announced the extension Monday, saying Bennett asked for the money he turned down to be used to pay his staff more and for improvements to both his program as well as other Virginia teams.

5) Browns 23, Jets 3:
— Terrible game; wasn’t nearly as close as the final score indicates.
— Beckham caught an 89-yard TD pass to officially seal the win.
— Teams combined to convert 6-27 on third down.

— 3rd-stringer Falk was 20-25/198 in relief of injured QB Siemian.
— Jets had 45 total yards in the first half, wound up with 262.
— Le’veon Bell had 31 touches for 129 yards.

4) Handicapping 101— France upset the USA in that FIBA basketball tournament in China, then lost their next game by 14 to Argentina. For once, life makes perfect sense. Peaks and valleys, you have an emotional win, then a very disappointing loss.

3) In case you were wondering, the highest paid player on the WNBA’s Las Vegas Aces makes $115,000 a year. They play a 34-game regular season. Was wondering the other day, so I looked it up, but I can’t find out how much WNBA coaches make.

2) If I owned an NBA team and was shelling out hundreds millions of dollars to pay the players, no way in hell would I want any of them playing in these international tournaments during the offseason that don’t mean a damn thing. One of them gets hurt, then what?

1) Best wishes to Nationals’ skipper Dave Martinez, who felt chest pains and underwent a cardiac catheterization Monday- he’ll miss the series in St Louis this week. Chip Hale is the interim manager for Washington.

**StarDust Bum** · 09-17-2019, 01:12 PM

Eli Manning benched, Daniel Jones named Giants' starting QB
September 17, 2019
By The Associated Press

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Eli Manning's long and distinguished reign as the New York Giants' starting quarterback is seemingly over. Let the Daniel Jones era begin.

Coach Pat Shurmur announced Tuesday that the No. 6 overall pick in the NFL draft is replacing two-time Super Bowl MVP as the Giants' quarterback, beginning Sunday at Tampa Bay.

The move comes less than 24 hours after Shurmur refused to say Manning would remain the starter following two straight losses, the sixth time in seven years New York has gotten off to a 0-2 start.

The 38-year-old Manning has been the Giants' starter since replacing Kurt Warner after nine games in the 2004 season, the year Manning was traded to New York by San Diego after it took him with the No. 1 overall pick.

Manning led the Giants to Super Bowl titles following the 2007 and '11 seasons, beating Tom Brady and the Patriots both times.

''Eli and I spoke this morning,'' Shurmur said. ''I told him that we are making a change and going with Daniel as the starter. I also talked to Daniel. Eli was obviously disappointed, as you would expect, but he said he would be what he has always been, a good teammate, and continue to prepare to help this team win games. Daniel understands the challenge at hand, and he will be ready to play on Sunday.''

In two games, Manning completed 56 of 89 passes for 556 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions for a passer rating of 78.7. But the Giants have scored only four touchdowns, despite averaging 420 yards.

''Ultimately, this is a move that I felt was best for this team at this time,'' said Shurmur, who is in his second season with the Giants. ''I have said it since I got here, I am very fond of Eli. His work ethic, his preparation, his football intelligence. All those attributes are as good as I have ever seen in a player. And Eli worked as hard as you could ask of anybody to get ready for this season. This move is more about Daniel moving forward than about Eli.''

The question of when Jones would take over has been a constant topic since the Giants drafted him, and the issue gained momentum when the 22-year-old Duke product completed 29 of 34 passes for 416 yards, two touchdowns, no interceptions in the preseason. His 137.2 quarterback rating was the best in the league.

The hint of an impending change surfaced Monday and a day later, Shurmur benched the man who has been the face of the organization for the past 15-plus years.

Manning, who is playing in a team-record 16th season with the Giants, knew the change was a possibility.

''We're 0-2 and you are looking for answers,'' he said Monday. ''I get it, we drafted a guy early and you are not winning games, these things are going to come up. I just have to keep working and do whatever my job is.''

On Sunday, his job will be as Jones' backup.

Jones will be the third of the 11 quarterbacks selected in this year's draft to both play and start a game. Kyler Murray, the first overall selection by Arizona, started the Cardinals' first two games. Gardner Minshew II, a sixth-round selection by Jacksonville out of Washington State, started the Jaguars' loss Sunday in Houston as a replacement for the injured Nick Foles.

Manning has started 232 of the Giants' last 233 regular-season games. The loss Sunday to the Bills dropped his record to .500 at 116-116.

Manning started 210 consecutive regular-season games from Nov. 21, 2004 to Nov. 23, 2017, the second-longest streak by a quarterback in NFL history. Only Brett Favre (297) started more consecutive games. Manning did not play on Dec. 3, 2017, at Oakland when Ben McAdoo started Geno Smith instead.

McAdoo and general manager Jerry Reese were fired the next day and Manning returned to running the team, starting the last 22 games.

Manning holds all of the Giants' career passing records, including attempts (8,061, which places him sixth in NFL history), completions (4,860, sixth), passing yards (56,537, seventh) and touchdown passes (362, eighth).

**StarDust Bum** · 09-17-2019, 01:14 PM

Hot & Not Report - Week 3
September 16, 2019
By Matt Blunt

After last week's piece shifted the focus to the collegiate game, it's back to discussing NFL action this week now that we've got essentially two full weeks under our belt. The Browns and Jets still have to do battle tonight, and some could say that Jets QB Sam Darnold and his mono diagnosis kicked off a brutal week for QB injuries. ON Sunday we saw Saints QB Drew Brees get knocked out of the game with a thumb injury that will have him on the shelf for multiple weeks, and Pittsburgh's QB Ben Roethlisberger is now lost for the year with elbow concerns.

With Andrew Luck's abrupt retirement at the end of August, it's been an ever-changing landscape at the QB position so far in the NFL, and chances are it won't end there. The Giants and Dolphins have legitimate questions to ask themselves about who will be their starter for the bulk of the season, and a team like Washington is starting to inch closer to that boat as well.

QB issues aside, Week 3 is always an interesting one as we've now come and gone through Opening Week and Overreaction Week in the betting market, and more data points are out there to use as support. Team identities are starting to get firmer – if their QB has stayed healthy – and for some, it's about potentially preventing their season from going off the rails after a rough start.

It's that notion that I've isolated for this week, as Week 3 brings some of their own interesting betting opportunities for NFL teams that have been money burners (0-2 ATS) or money earners (2-0 ATS) so far. The market has seen (or been burnt) by these teams inability to cash betting tickets, and that in itself can create market disparities in terms of the perception and reality of how good a certain team may actually be.

So it's “perfect” ATS teams in the NFL that are travelling in Week 3 that have become the focus this week. While two of the winless squads – New Orleans and Pittsburgh – have new QB's starting in Week 3 and may be taken much more lightly or even omitted from this following group, the changes at QB are likely to create an even bigger gap in terms of the perception of those squads.

But here are the situations to keep in mind as you go through the week breaking down the board:

Who's Hot

Back the Money Burners on the road

NFL teams that are 0-2 ATS and are playing on the road in Week 3 are 9-3 ATS the past three seasons
This trend seems to be a strong one over the past three years and it's done well in each individual year as well, as the record sits at 7-2 ATS the past two years, and it was 4-1 ATS in 2018. On the surface, a trend like this does make some sense in the idea that 0-2 ATS squads can be a little undervalued after being money burners (for a variety of reasons) through two weeks. Bettors maybe haven't like what they've seen from these squads, have been burned by them for a big wager, last leg of a parlay etc, and or just don't believe they are a capable or competitive team that season. This year we've got six (potentially seven) different teams fitting this role too.

The list of teams that are 0-2 ATS and on the road in Week 3 are Carolina, Chicago, Pittsburgh, New Orleans, Miami, the New York Giants and possibly the New York Jets should they fail against the number on MNF. All of those squads do fit different aspects of the reasons behind having yet to cover a spread, and having already discussed the situations that face New Orleans and Pittsburgh this week, I won't go more in-depth on them. But chances are both will be a little undervalued – especially compared to what they could have been with Brees and Roethlisberger under center – and may be worth a look once point spreads are established.

Miami and the Giants definitely fit the bill of being teams that aren't likely to be all that competitive this year, as they've shown nothing to have bettors believe putting their hard earned money down on them is worth the risk. The Giants are currently catching +6.5 points nearly everywhere as they head down to Tampa Bay to face a well-rested Bucs team, while Miami's going to Dallas and currently catching three TD's. I can't imagine either of those sides being all that popular as the week goes on, but points are points and they might actually be catching a few more then they should be given the overall perception of the organizations. Week 3 has proven in the past that some level of professional pride tends to kick in for these slumping squads, and I would venture a guess that at least one of the Giants or Miami ends up cashing an ATS ticket this week.

The remaining two teams that are for sure on this list are Chicago and Carolina, and each are road chalk in Washington and Arizona respectively. Laying points with these “money burners” may look tough to do for some, but it again speaks to the idea that they may actually be a little undervalued right now because of that 0-2 ATS start. The Bears and Panthers are both hovering around laying a FG against their respective opponents, and you can't help but wonder if they were 1-1 ATS already, would these spreads be a point or two higher. That's a question you should keep in mind throughout the week, as if Arizona and Washington find themselves turning into 'public home dogs', it might be best to expect the Panthers and Bears to get into that ATS winner's circle.

Who's Not

Fade the Money Earners

2-0 ATS teams that are on the road in Week 3 are 3-9 ATS the past three seasons
This run is quite the opposite idea of things when you sit down and think about it, as these perfect ATS teams that go out on the road – sometimes for the first time that year – tend to be thought too highly of in terms of either the number that exists out there and/or the perception in terms of generating a strong majority of support from the market. It's been a great two opening weeks for these teams and bettors – the majority of whom love to ride streaks – have no problem backing the hot hand because that's what's worked so far.

So whether or not these lines are actually inflated or not to the side of these perfect ATS road teams can be debated, but just because something has worked twice so far, doesn't mean it will continue to work going forward. That's such a reactive way to handicap in my opinion and being proactive - whether it's getting action down early in the week, finding more predictive numbers/stats to base opinions on etc – will tend to bring you more success.

This year, we've only got one team that fits that role, and it's the LA Rams on SNF as they travel to Cleveland to face the Browns. Depending on how Cleveland performs tonight will have plenty to do with the number that comes out – especially if Cleveland stinks up the joint again and/or loses to a Jets team without their starting QB.

But for a market who was all about backing the Saints this past week with their revenge narrative against the Rams, LA's performance in that game – even with Brees getting hurt – had to increase their stock in the eyes of many, especially those who had the Saints this weekend, and should the Browns lose tonight on MNF, without question an early flurry of Rams money is likely to flood in. That scenario would set up a situation where we'd have a 2-0 ATS Rams team visiting an 0-2 ATS Browns team, and 0-2 ATS teams at home in Week 3 are 5-3 ATS the past two seasons.

It may be then that we see all this Browns love we've seen and heard about in the market for months finally come to fruition, but regardless of what happens on MNF tonight, I'd be hesitant to pull the trigger on the defending NFC Champions next week.

**StarDust Bum** · 09-17-2019, 05:43 PM

This report may update as gamedays get closer....

NFL
Long Sheet

Week 3

Thursday, September 19

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TENNESSEE (1 - 1) at JACKSONVILLE (0 - 2) - 9/19/2019, 8:20 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TENNESSEE is 118-154 ATS (-51.4 Units) against conference opponents since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
TENNESSEE is 4-0 against the spread versus JACKSONVILLE over the last 3 seasons
TENNESSEE is 4-0 straight up against JACKSONVILLE over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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Sunday, September 22

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DENVER (0 - 2) at GREEN BAY (2 - 0) - 9/22/2019, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DENVER is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
GREEN BAY is 110-81 ATS (+20.9 Units) as a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points since 1992.
GREEN BAY is 194-139 ATS (+41.1 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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DETROIT (1 - 0 - 1) vs. PHILADELPHIA (1 - 1) - 9/22/2019, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 76-52 ATS (+18.8 Units) in road games 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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BALTIMORE (2 - 0) at KANSAS CITY (2 - 0) - 9/22/2019, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) in September games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 1-0 against the spread versus KANSAS CITY over the last 3 seasons
KANSAS CITY is 1-0 straight up against BALTIMORE 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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CINCINNATI (0 - 2) at BUFFALO (2 - 0) - 9/22/2019, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUFFALO is 45-26 ATS (+16.4 Units) in a home game where the total is between 38.5 and 42 points since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 1-0 against the spread versus BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
CINCINNATI is 1-0 straight up against BUFFALO 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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ATLANTA (1 - 1) at INDIANAPOLIS (1 - 1) - 9/22/2019, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) in non-conference games 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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OAKLAND (1 - 1) at MINNESOTA (1 - 1) - 9/22/2019, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in road games when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in dome games 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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NY JETS (0 - 1) at NEW ENGLAND (2 - 0) - 9/22/2019, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW ENGLAND is 26-14 ATS (+10.6 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ENGLAND is 26-14 ATS (+10.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ENGLAND is 132-101 ATS (+20.9 Units) in home games since 1992.
NEW ENGLAND is 132-101 ATS (+20.9 Units) in home lined games since 1992.
NEW ENGLAND is 204-146 ATS (+43.4 Units) against conference opponents since 1992.
NEW ENGLAND is 195-146 ATS (+34.4 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.
NEW ENGLAND is 102-75 ATS (+19.5 Units) versus division opponents since 1992.
NEW ENGLAND is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) off a division game over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ENGLAND is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) in games played on turf over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ENGLAND is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) off a win against a division rival over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ENGLAND is 116-87 ATS (+20.3 Units) after 2 or more consecutive wins since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ENGLAND is 3-1 against the spread versus NY JETS over the last 3 seasons
NEW ENGLAND is 4-0 straight up against NY JETS over the last 3 seasons
4 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MIAMI (0 - 2) at DALLAS (2 - 0) - 9/22/2019, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) in road games when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in road games off a division game 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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NY GIANTS (0 - 2) at TAMPA BAY (1 - 1) - 9/22/2019, 4:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY GIANTS is 1-0 against the spread versus TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
TAMPA BAY is 1-1 straight up against NY GIANTS 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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CAROLINA (0 - 2) at ARIZONA (0 - 1 - 1) - 9/22/2019, 4:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) in all games where the total is between 42.5 and 49 points 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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NEW ORLEANS (1 - 1) at SEATTLE (2 - 0) - 9/22/2019, 4:25 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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HOUSTON (1 - 1) at LA CHARGERS (1 - 1) - 9/22/2019, 4:25 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA CHARGERS is 30-5 ATS (+24.5 Units) against AFC South division opponents since 1992.

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

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PITTSBURGH (0 - 2) at SAN FRANCISCO (2 - 0) - 9/22/2019, 4:25 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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LA RAMS (2 - 0) at CLEVELAND (0 - 1) - 9/22/2019, 8:20 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA RAMS is 195-240 ATS (-69.0 Units) in all games since 1992.
LA RAMS is 195-240 ATS (-69.0 Units) in all lined games since 1992.
LA RAMS is 149-190 ATS (-60.0 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.
LA RAMS is 70-103 ATS (-43.3 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, September 23

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CHICAGO (1 - 1) at WASHINGTON (0 - 2) - 9/23/2019, 8:15 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 19-34 ATS (-18.4 Units) against NFC East division opponents since 1992.
WASHINGTON is 91-121 ATS (-42.1 Units) in home games since 1992.
WASHINGTON is 91-121 ATS (-42.1 Units) in home lined games since 1992.
WASHINGTON is 10-24 ATS (-16.4 Units) when playing on Monday night since 1992.
WASHINGTON is 91-121 ATS (-42.1 Units) in home games in games played on a grass field since 1992.
WASHINGTON is 15-33 ATS (-21.3 Units) in home games in September games since 1992.

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

**StarDust Bum** · 09-17-2019, 05:45 PM

NFL

Week 3

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Trend Report
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Thursday, September 19

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

Sunday, September 22

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

Green Bay Packers
Green Bay is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Green Bay is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Green Bay's last 5 games
Green Bay is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Green Bay's last 5 games at home
Green Bay is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Denver
Green Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Denver
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Green Bay's last 5 games when playing at home against Denver
Denver Broncos
Denver is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Denver is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Denver's last 5 games
Denver is 5-14 ATS in its last 19 games on the road
Denver is 4-15 SU in its last 19 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Denver's last 5 games on the road
Denver is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Green Bay
Denver is 1-4-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Green Bay
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Denver's last 5 games when playing on the road against Green Bay

Kansas City Chiefs
Kansas City is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Kansas City is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Kansas City's last 10 games
Kansas City is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Kansas City is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Kansas City's last 15 games at home
Kansas City is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Baltimore
Kansas City is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Kansas City's last 8 games when playing at home against Baltimore
Baltimore Ravens
Baltimore is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Baltimore is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Baltimore's last 6 games
Baltimore is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Baltimore is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Baltimore is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Kansas City
Baltimore is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Baltimore's last 8 games when playing on the road against Kansas City

Minnesota Vikings
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Minnesota's last 8 games
Minnesota is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 6 games at home
Minnesota is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Oakland
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing at home against Oakland
Oakland Raiders
Oakland is 8-14-1 ATS in its last 23 games
Oakland is 5-17 SU in its last 22 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oakland's last 6 games
Oakland is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Oakland is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games on the road
Oakland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland's last 5 games when playing on the road against Minnesota

Buffalo Bills
Buffalo is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Buffalo is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Buffalo's last 5 games
Buffalo is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Buffalo's last 5 games at home
Buffalo is 11-4 ATS in its last 15 games when playing Cincinnati
Buffalo is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games when playing Cincinnati
Buffalo is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Buffalo's last 9 games when playing Cincinnati
Buffalo is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing at home against Cincinnati
Buffalo is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Cincinnati
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Buffalo's last 7 games when playing at home against Cincinnati
Cincinnati Bengals
Cincinnati is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Cincinnati is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games
Cincinnati is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Cincinnati is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 6 games on the road
Cincinnati is 4-11 ATS in its last 15 games when playing Buffalo
Cincinnati is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Buffalo
Cincinnati is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games when playing Buffalo
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Cincinnati's last 9 games when playing Buffalo
Cincinnati is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Buffalo
Cincinnati is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Buffalo
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 7 games when playing on the road against Buffalo

Indianapolis Colts
Indianapolis is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Indianapolis's last 11 games
Indianapolis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Indianapolis's last 21 games at home
Indianapolis is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Atlanta
Indianapolis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta
Atlanta Falcons
Atlanta is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Atlanta's last 10 games
Atlanta is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Atlanta is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Atlanta's last 13 games on the road
Atlanta is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Indianapolis
Atlanta is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Indianapolis

New England Patriots
New England is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
New England is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of New England's last 14 games
New England is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
New England is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New England's last 6 games at home
New England is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing NY Jets
New England is 4-7-1 ATS in its last 12 games when playing NY Jets
New England is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing NY Jets
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New England's last 5 games when playing NY Jets
New England is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against NY Jets
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New England's last 6 games when playing at home against NY Jets
New York Jets
NY Jets is 2-8-1 ATS in its last 11 games
NY Jets is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Jets's last 6 games
NY Jets is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
NY Jets is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
NY Jets is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing New England
NY Jets is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing New England
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Jets's last 5 games when playing New England
NY Jets is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against New England
NY Jets is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against New England
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Jets's last 6 games when playing on the road against New England

Philadelphia Eagles
Philadelphia is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games
Philadelphia is 1-6-1 ATS in its last 8 games at home
Philadelphia is 17-4 SU in its last 21 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Philadelphia's last 14 games at home
Philadelphia is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
Philadelphia is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing Detroit
Philadelphia is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Detroit
Philadelphia is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing at home against Detroit
Detroit Lions
Detroit is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Detroit is 4-7-1 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Detroit's last 9 games
Detroit is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Detroit is 3-6-1 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games on the road
Detroit is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
Detroit is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
Detroit is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Detroit is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia

Arizona Cardinals
Arizona is 0-4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Arizona is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Arizona is 1-7-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Arizona's last 11 games at home
Arizona is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Carolina
Arizona is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games when playing Carolina
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona's last 5 games when playing Carolina
Arizona is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Carolina
Carolina Panthers
Carolina is 2-8 ATS in its last 10 games
Carolina is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Carolina's last 7 games
Carolina is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Carolina is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Carolina's last 7 games on the road
Carolina is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Arizona
Carolina is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games when playing Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Carolina's last 5 games when playing Arizona
Carolina is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Arizona

Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tampa Bay is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Tampa Bay's last 8 games
Tampa Bay is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Tampa Bay's last 7 games at home
Tampa Bay is 1-5-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing NY Giants
Tampa Bay is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing NY Giants
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games when playing NY Giants
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Tampa Bay's last 16 games when playing NY Giants
Tampa Bay is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against NY Giants
Tampa Bay is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against NY Giants
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 7 games when playing at home against NY Giants
New York Giants
NY Giants is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
NY Giants is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Giants's last 7 games
NY Giants is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
NY Giants is 4-14 SU in its last 18 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Giants's last 5 games on the road
NY Giants is 5-1-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Tampa Bay
NY Giants is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Giants's last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of NY Giants's last 16 games when playing Tampa Bay
NY Giants is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
NY Giants is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Giants's last 7 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay

Los Angeles Chargers
LA Chargers is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games
LA Chargers is 13-4 SU in its last 17 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Chargers's last 6 games
LA Chargers is 1-4-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
LA Chargers is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Chargers's last 7 games at home
LA Chargers is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Houston
LA Chargers is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Houston
Houston Texans
Houston is 2-3-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Houston is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games
Houston is 4-6-2 ATS in its last 12 games on the road
Houston is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Houston is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games on the road
Houston is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing LA Chargers
Houston is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing LA Chargers

Seattle Seahawks
Seattle is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games
Seattle is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Seattle's last 6 games
Seattle is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Seattle's last 6 games at home
Seattle is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing New Orleans
Seattle is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing New Orleans
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Seattle's last 10 games when playing New Orleans
Seattle is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against New Orleans
Seattle is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against New Orleans
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Seattle's last 7 games when playing at home against New Orleans
New Orleans Saints
New Orleans is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
New Orleans is 15-4 SU in its last 19 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of New Orleans's last 11 games
New Orleans is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
New Orleans is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of New Orleans's last 8 games on the road
New Orleans is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Seattle
New Orleans is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of New Orleans's last 10 games when playing Seattle
New Orleans is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Seattle
New Orleans is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New Orleans's last 7 games when playing on the road against Seattle

San Francisco 49ers
San Francisco is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
San Francisco is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
San Francisco is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games
San Francisco is 7-16 ATS in its last 23 games at home
San Francisco is 7-16 SU in its last 23 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco's last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Francisco's last 7 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Steelers
Pittsburgh is 2-6-1 ATS in its last 9 games
Pittsburgh is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games
Pittsburgh is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 16-6-1 SU in its last 23 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games when playing San Francisco
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games when playing on the road against San Francisco

Cleveland Browns
Cleveland is 7-17-1 SU in its last 25 games
Cleveland is 8-17 ATS in its last 25 games at home
Cleveland is 6-18-1 SU in its last 25 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Cleveland's last 22 games at home
Cleveland is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing LA Rams
Cleveland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing LA Rams
Los Angeles Rams
LA Rams is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
LA Rams is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
LA Rams is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
LA Rams is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Rams's last 5 games on the road
LA Rams is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland
LA Rams is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Clevelan

Monday, September 23

Washington Redskins
Washington is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games
Washington is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Chicago
Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing Chicago
Washington is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Chicago
Washington is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing at home against Chicago
Chicago Bears
Chicago is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games
Chicago is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chicago's last 5 games
Chicago is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Chicago is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Chicago is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games on the road
Chicago is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Washington
Chicago is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games when playing Washington
Chicago is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Washington
Chicago is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington

**StarDust Bum** · 09-17-2019, 05:46 PM

301TENNESSEE -302 JACKSONVILLE
JACKSONVILLE is 8-22 ATS (-16.2 Units) in home games after allowing 150 or less passing yards in their last game since 1992.

461DENVER -462 GREEN BAY
DENVER is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) after 2 straight unders in the last 3 seasons.

463DETROIT -464 PHILADELPHIA
DETROIT is 31-56 ATS (-30.6 Units) in road games after a win since 1992.

465BALTIMORE -466 KANSAS CITY
KANSAS CITY is 9-1 ATS (7.9 Units) in the 1rst half of the season in the last 2 seasons.

467CINCINNATI -468 BUFFALO
CINCINNATI is 13-27 ATS (-16.7 Units) after a loss by 21 or more points since 1992.

469ATLANTA -470 INDIANAPOLIS
ATLANTA is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) in non-conference games in the last 3 seasons.

471OAKLAND -472 MINNESOTA
OAKLAND is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in road games with <=6 days rest in the last 3 seasons.

473NY JETS -474 NEW ENGLAND
NEW ENGLAND is 7-0 ATS (7 Units) after allowing 75 or less rushing yards last game in the last 2 seasons.

475MIAMI -476 DALLAS
MIAMI is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) in road games with <=6 days rest in the last 3 seasons.

477NY GIANTS -478 TAMPA BAY
NY GIANTS are 14-2 ATS (11.8 Units) after allowing 17 points or more in the first half in 2 straight games since 1992.

479CAROLINA -480 ARIZONA
ARIZONA is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) in all games where the total is between 42.5 and 49 points in the last 3 seasons.

481NEW ORLEANS -482 SEATTLE
NEW ORLEANS are 65-42 ATS (18.8 Units) in road games after 1 or more consecutive losses against the spread since 1992.

483HOUSTON -484 LA CHARGERS
LA CHARGERS are 17-1 ATS (15.9 Units) in home games against the AFC South since 1992.

487LA RAMS -488 CLEVELAND
LA RAMS are 149-190 ATS (-60 Units) with <=6 days rest since 1992.

489CHICAGO -490 WASHINGTON
WASHINGTON is 8-0 ATS (8 Units) after allowing 6.5 or more yards/play in their previous game in the last 3 seasons.

**StarDust Bum** · 09-17-2019, 05:48 PM

NFL odds turned upside down after Drew Brees and Ben Roethlisberger injuries
Jason Logan

Las Vegas oddsmakers estimate Ben Roethlisberger to be worth about 6.5 points to the Pittsburgh Steelers' pointspreads.

It was a bad Sunday for future Hall-of-Fame quarterbacks, as Drew Brees and Ben Roethlisberger went down with injuries that are stirring up the NFL odds for Week 3 and beyond.

Brees left the New Orleans Saints’ highly-anticipated matchup with the Los Angeles Rams with a thumb injury that will require surgery, leaving him on the sidelines for at least six weeks. Roethlisberger was forced out of the Pittsburgh Steelers' loss to the Seattle Seahawks with an elbow injury that will end his 2019 season just two games into the schedule.

New Orleans’ Week 3 odds for the team’s road game against the Seattle Seahawks were off the board as of Monday morning. According to oddsmakers at the Las Vegas Superbook at Westgate, if Brees was healthy, the line would be New Orleans +1. However, with Brees out, the Superbook projects a spread of Saints +5.5 or higher with No. 2 passer Teddy Bridgewater expected to start.

As for Pittsburgh’s Week 3 trip to play the San Francisco 49ers, sportsbooks are hanging the Steelers as 1-point underdogs. Covers’ senior writer in Las Vegas, Patrick Everson, reports that oddsmakers priced Roethlisberger to be worth about 6.5 points to Pittsburgh’s spreads, due to a less-experienced backup in QB Mason Rudolph.

The Week 3 NFL odds weren’t the only lines moving in Vegas upon the news of these quarterback injuries. The Saints’ odds to win the Super Bowl slipped from as far as 9/1 to 20/1 to win the Big Game while the Steelers dropped from 20/1 to 50/1 at William Hill sportsbooks in Nevada and New Jersey.

Divisional odds were also on the move Monday morning. New Orleans remains the favorite to win the NFC South, set at -120 at Caesars Entertainment sportsbooks. However, the Atlanta Falcons (+165), Carolina Panthers (+700), and Tampa Bay Buccaneers (+1,100) all saw their divisional futures adjust.

Over in the AFC North, Pittsburgh is now +1,600 to win the division behind the Baltimore Ravens (-200) and Cleveland Browns (+170) while the Cincinnati Bengals are listed as +3,000 long shots at Caesars' sportsbooks.

**StarDust Bum** · 09-17-2019, 05:49 PM

Bet Now/Bet Later NFL Week 3 odds: Catch the Chiefs below the key number
Jason Logan

If you aren’t sold on the Ravens running up the score and think the Chiefs are worth your pocket change, hit the home side under the key number of seven right now.

Being a successful sports bettor is not about betting on the best team, but betting the best number. Scoring the optimal odds for your wager can sometimes be a race to the window – or your mobile – to get the spread or total you want before it changes. Or, sometimes it’s a waiting game until just before kickoff, projecting how the public players will manipulate the numbers.

Senior Industry Analyst Jason Logan gives you a heads-up on the best “Bet Now/Bet Later” games on the NFL board each week.

Week 3 gives us a clearer picture of who teams really are but there’s not enough out there to point the finger with confidence. That makes getting down on the best spread and total for your opinion even more important. Here goes Week 3...

SPREAD TO BET NOW: KANSAS CITY CHIEFS -6.5

NFL bettors get a great game in the 1 pm E.T. slot in Week 3 with the Baltimore Ravens and Kansas City Chiefs butting heads in a battle of offenses ranked No. 1 and No. 3 in average yards, respectively. However, Baltimore’s results should be treated like a king cobra: respect what it can do, but don’t trust it.

The Ravens ransacked the boxscore in matchups with Miami and Arizona – two teams that sat at the bottom of the NFL season win totals board this summer. Baltimore’s defense could be exposed against this elite K.C. offense. The Ravens gave Arizona only 22 minutes with the football last Sunday and rookie passer Kyler Murray produced 349 yards passing and 17 points in that short frame. Baltimore is allowing 5.4 yards per play through two weeks, yet ranks second in yards allowed per game. Hmmmm.

Kansas City is in Arrowhead for the first time this season after two solid road showings. The Chiefs blasted Oakland in Week 2 after putting 40 on the Jacksonville Jaguars (who lost their starting QB in the middle of the game) in Week 1. While those opponents/circumstances are almost as soft as the Ravens’ slate, Kansas City did do so away from home and will have a sizable edge in the homer opener Sunday, especially when it comes to crowd noise versus Lamar Jackson and this wheelin’-dealin’ Baltimore attack.

If you aren’t sold on the Ravens running up the score and think the Chiefs are worth your pocket change, hit the home side under the key number of seven right now. Plenty of books have already moved to -7 so getting the fave at -6.5 could be vital in what should be a really fun game.

SPREAD TO BET LATER: MIAMI DOLPHINS +21.5

There’s a point in every bad team’s season in which the betting markets over-correct so much, it actually makes a bad bet a good one. And for a team as bad as the Dolphins, that tipping point could be as early as Week 3.

The math is simple: one team heading down, losing its first two games by a combined 92 points, and tanking like Zion Williamson is waiting on the other side. The other team is 2-0, putting up the second-most yardage in the NFL, and one of the most popular franchises (and bets) in all of sports. Mix it up in a bowl with a dash of early sharp money, and you get a spread moving from as low as -15.5 to -21.5 on the home side.

For those not tempted by more than three touchdowns worth of cushion, know this: Dallas has played two terrible football teams (New York and Washington) in the opening weeks of the season, so tread lightly with those big numbers. And in both of those games, there were moments in which the Cowboys took their foot off the gas and made bettors a little uncomfortable (trust me I know. I’m a Dallas fan). The team surrendered 10 points in the second half to the Giants (seven in the fourth) and allowed the Redskins to score 14 in the second half (seven in the final frame). Those types of let-ups are the nightmares backdoor covers are made out of.

If you’re on the fence about the Dolphins, just let the media puff up the Cowboys and bash the Fins (especially now that they’re trading away top young players) this week. Come Sunday, you could be looking at even more points.

TOTAL TO BET NOW: UNDER 44.5 NEW ORLEANS AT SEATTLE

How much is Drew Brees worth to the Saints’ odds? Well, the lookahead had New Orleans getting a point in Seattle with a total of 50 before Brees was ruled out for the next six weeks with a thumb injury. So, do the math lazy.

Losing Brees is crushing but the Saints are somewhat set up to absorb that injury better than most teams. Backup Teddy Bridgewater has experience and shared plenty of reps with dynamic QB Taysom Hill in the preseason. That switch does shorten the New Orleans attack, but it doesn’t completely pull the plug.

The Seahawks offense went back to the basics in Week 2, running the football 33 times and chewing up almost 36 minutes in time of possession in a win over Pittsburgh. Last season, the Seahawks loved to pound the turf at CenturyLink, averaging 175.5 yards on the ground per home game (almost 39 yards more than on the road) with nearly six more handoffs as a host.

This game is also in Seattle, where people still put weight into this home-field edge. I will say, the crowd noise could give the Saints’ backups some issues on snap counts and audibles and rain is also in the forecast for Sunday, so yeah… it’s Seattle.

If you project a low-scoring finish in the wake of the Brees injury, then have at it. This total will likely tick down before the 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff. But watch for sharp buy back on the Over. Plug this Over/Under into your Covers Live App and let the line alerts do the heavy lifting.

TOTAL TO BET LATER: OVER 48 HOUSTON AT L.A. CHARGERS

These teams combined for a grand total of just 23 points in Week 2, with Houston just getting past Jacksonville 13-12 and Los Angeles falling 13-10 at Detroit. That’s ticked this total down from 49 points to as low as 47.5 at some books.

Those early Under bettors have been quick to downgrade two very strong offensive teams that ran into solid defenses and played in tough situational spots last Sunday. I try to keep my own wagers out of the way with these “Bet Now/Later” articles, but I like the Over in this Week 3 matchup and love seeing the total go the other way.

Houston has a loaded receiving corps and showed that on Monday Night Football in Week 1, and now that group gets to snack on a bunch of rusty lawn chairs – or whatever secondary the Bolts have left after getting chewed up by the injury bugs. Unfortunately for the Texans, their defense is not so loaded, giving up key plays and big gains to both Brees in the opener and rookie QB Gardner Minshew and the Jaguars last week.

The L.A. offense (which sits fourth in yards per game) left a ton of points on the table in Motown, with two touchdowns called back on penalties, a goal-line fumble, an interception in the end zone and two missed field goals. We’ve seen the Chargers do this exact thing in the past, only to rebound with a strong scoring effort the following week.

If you’re like me and love the Over, be patient and let this continue to creep down. Injury reports on Thursday and Friday won’t paint a pretty picture for the Bolts pass defense, so you might want to snap up the Over on the lowest number you can get before then. Good luck.

**StarDust Bum** · 09-17-2019, 05:53 PM

Tech Trends - Week 3
September 17, 2019
By Bruce Marshall

THURSDAY, SEPT. 19

NFL Matchups NFL Matchups
TENNESSEE at JACKSONVILLE (NBC, 8:20 p.m. ET)
Titans have won and covered last four meetings, and six of last seven. Last three in series “under” as well.
Tech Edge: Titans and slight to “under,” based on series trends.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 22

NFL Matchups NFL Matchups
DENVER at GREEN BAY (FOX, 1:00 p.m. ET)
Broncos 1-5 vs. line since late 2018, 9-19-1 last 29 vs. points since early 2017. Also “under” eleven in a row since mid 2018. Pack “under” 9-3 last 12 since mid 2018.
Tech Edge: “Under” and Pack, based on “totals” and team trends.

NFL Matchups NFL Matchups
DETROIT at PHILADELPHIA (FOX, 1:00 p.m. ET)
Lions 5-7 vs. line since early 2018, though have covered 4 of last 6 as road dog. Lions “under” 8-1 last 9 since late 2018, Birds only 2-7 as Linc chalk since LY.
Tech Edge: "Under" and slight to Lions, based on "totals" and team trends.

NFL Matchups NFL Matchups
BALTIMORE at KANSAS CITY (CBS, 1:00 p.m. ET)
Ravens 5-2-1 vs. line last 7 reg season since late 2018. Also covered last four on road. KC just 1-4 last five as Arrowhead chalk reg season. Chiefs also “over” 6-2 last eight reg season.
Tech Edge: Ravens and slight to “over,” based on team and “totals” trends.

NFL Matchups NFL Matchups
CINCINNATI at BUFFALO (CBS, 1:00 p.m. ET)
Cincy is notable 8-2 last ten as road dog and even after SF loss is 5-1 last six vs. line since late 2018. Bills 1-2 as home chalk LY.
Tech Edge: Bengals and “under,” based on team and “totals” trends.

NFL Matchups NFL Matchups
ATLANTA at INDIANAPOLIS (CBS, 1:00 p.m. ET)
Falcs on 3-12 skid vs. line last 15 on road reg season. Colts “under” 8-3 last eleven since late 2018.
Tech Edge: Colts and slight to “under,” based on team and “totals” trends.

NFL Matchups NFL Matchups
OAKLAND at MINNESOTA (FOX, 1:00 p.m. ET)
Raiders 1-7 vs. line last eight away from Coliseum LY and now 2-13-2 vs. points last 17 away from home. Oakland also “under” 9-3-1 last 13 away from Coliseum. Zimmer “under” 15-5-1 since late 2017 reg season.
Tech Edge: “Under” and Vikings, based on “totals” and team trends.

NFL Matchups NFL Matchups
NY JETS at NEW ENGLAND (CBS, 1:00 p.m. ET)
Gase lost and failed to cover all three at Gillette Stadium while with Dolphins, and his Miami teams were just 8-14-1 as dog the past two seasons. Jets also routed last three at Foxborough as home team 7-1-1 last nine in series. Also last six “under” in series. Belichick 18-7 vs. spread reg season at home since 2016.
Tech Edge: Patriots and “under,” based on team and series trends.

NFL Matchups NFL Matchups
MIAMI at DALLAS (FOX, 1:00 p.m. ET)
Miami no covers last five since late 2018 and 2-11 vs. spread last 13 on road. Dak 6-2-1 last nine as host.
Tech Edge: Cowboys, based on team trends.

NFL Matchups NFL Matchups
NY GIANTS at TAMPA BAY (FOX, 4:05 p.m. ET)
Eli was 6-1 as road dog LY before losing in opener at Cowboys. Eli “over” 7-3 last ten since late 2018. Bucs 1-6 last seven as home chalk and “under” 7-1 last eight since late 2018.
Tech Edge: Giants and “under,” based on team and “totals” trends.

NFL Matchups NFL Matchups
CAROLINA at ARIZONA (FOX, 4:05 p.m. ET)
Cam on 2-8 spread skid since late 2018. Panthers 2-8 vs. line last ten away, and “under” 5-2 last seven since late 2018.
Tech Edge: Cards and “under,” based on Panthers trends.

NFL Matchups NFL Matchups
NEW ORLEANS at SEATTLE (CBS, 4:25 p.m. ET)
Note Saints were 3-0 as dog LY with a healthy Brees (check status here) and prior to last week were 20-8-1 as dog since 2014. Saints also “under” 9-3 last 11 away.
Tech Edge: "Under" and slight to Saints (if dog and Brees plays), based on “totals” and trends.

NFL Matchups NFL Matchups
HOUSTON at LA CHARGERS (CBS, 4:25 p.m. ET)
Texans on 8-3-1 spread run last 12 reg season. Also “over” last four on road. Bolts just 2-7 vs. spread at Carson since LY.
Tech Edge: Texans and slight to “over,” based on team and “totals” trends.

NFL Matchups NFL Matchups
PITTSBURGH at SAN FRANCISCO (CBS, 4:25 p.m. ET)
Steel 0-4 as road chalk LY, though 4-1 as road dog since LY. Tomlin 2-7 last nine vs. line since late 2018. Niners 2-0 SU and vs. line in 2019.
Tech Edge: 49ers, based on recent trends.

NFL Matchups NFL Matchups
LA RAMS at CLEVELAND (NBC, 8:20 p.m. ET)
Rams 10-6 vs. spread last 16 as visitor, while Browns 3-1 as home dog LY. Rams “under” 7-2 last 9 away from Coliseum.
Tech Edge: Slight to “under,” based on “totals” trends.

MONDAY, SEPT. 23

NFL Matchups NFL Matchups
CHICAGO at WASHINGTON (ESPN, 8:15 p.m. ET)
Jay Gruden was 5-1 as dog before QB injuries mounted in 2018, now 1-1 as dog in 2019. Bears “under” last 9 since late 2018.
Tech Edge: Redskins and “under,” based on team and “totals’ trends.

**StarDust Bum** · 09-17-2019, 05:57 PM

Newton sits out practice with foot injury
September 17, 2019
By The Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Cam Newton's status for Sunday's game at Arizona is uncertain after the 2015 league MVP reaggravated a mid-foot sprain.

Newton did not practice Tuesday and Panthers coach Ron Rivera gave no timetable for his QB's potential return, saying ''He's going to get his treatment, we'll see how he feels and we'll adjust to it as we go through it.''

Rivera said backup Kyle Allen would make his second career NFL start for the Panthers against Arizona if Newton isn't able to play. Rivera said that means the Panthers (0-2) will have to circle the wagons with four of their next five games on the road.

''Does it change things (if Newton is out)? Yes, it changes things dramatically,'' Rivera said. ''If we're going to go to end up going with Kyle for a while, yes, we have to find out who we are with him as the quarterback. And going on the road it is going to be a little bit of a challenge.''

Rivera said he first learned that Newton's foot was sore after Carolina's 20-14 loss to the Buccaneers Thursday night, although he told reporters after the game ''don't worry about the foot.'' After four days of rest and treatment, Newton reported to the team's headquarters on Tuesday morning but didn't feel ready to practice.

''He's going to do everything he can to get back out as soon as he can,'' Rivera said.

Newton was not made available for comment Tuesday.

The 30-year-old Newton originally sprained his left foot in Carolina's third preseason game against the Patriots but returned to practice in time for the regular season opener. The Panthers have since stumbled to a poor start, losing to the Rams and Buccaneers at home.

Newton's lack of production has been a major reason why.

He ranks 31st in the NFL in passer efficiency rating (71) among qualifying QBs and has completed just 56 percent of his passes for 572 yards with no touchdown passes and one interception. As a runner, Newton hasn't been effective either, carrying five times for minus-2 yards with two fumbles, leading to some questions about his long-term future with the team.

Newton has not thrown or run for a touchdown in his last four games dating back to last season when he was plagued by shoulder injuries.

He joins a list of high-profile NFL quarterbacks who could be on the sideline this weekend.

Pittsburgh's Ben Roethlisberger (elbow) is out for the season, New Orleans' Drew Brees (hand) is out indefinitely, Jacksonville's Nick Foles (collarbone) is on injured reserve and Eli Manning of the New York Giants has been benched.

Panthers safety Eric Reid said if Newton is out any length of time he would ''welcome'' the team signing former 49ers teammate Colin Kaepernick, who remains a free agent. But Reid expressed little hope that would happen, reiterating that he feels league owners won't sign Kaepernick because of his stance on protesting racial and social injustice.

''The Panthers have not approached me about Colin, but I would welcome that,'' Reid said. ''As you alluded to, there are a lot of quarterbacks around the league who are in need of a quarterback. Colin is sitting by his phone.''

However, Rivera said he doesn't expect the Panthers to sign an experienced quarterback at this time, even though Allen and rookie Will Grier only have one career start between them.

''I don't think so,'' Rivera said. ''The guys we have here, we brought them here for a reason.''

Allen's only NFL start came in Week 17 of last season when he led the Panthers to a 33-14 win over the playoff-bound Saints, completing 16 of 27 passes for 266 yards with three total touchdowns.

''Kyle balled last year,'' said Panthers wide receiver Jarius Wright. ''He came in fully committed to being the starting quarterback and he did his job. He also gave us a chance to do our jobs. Any time that happens you can live with that. It's that next man up mentality.''

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