NFL Betting Info 10/16

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NFL TRENDS


Sunday, October 16


1:00 PM
CLEVELAND vs. TENNESSEE
Cleveland is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Cleveland is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Tennessee
Tennessee is 4-16 SU in its last 20 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Tennessee's last 8 games when playing Cleveland


1:00 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. WASHINGTON
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Philadelphia is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 5 games at home
Washington is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home


1:00 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. MIAMI
Pittsburgh is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games when playing on the road against Miami
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
Miami is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh


1:00 PM
LOS ANGELES vs. DETROIT
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Los Angeles's last 6 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Los Angeles is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Detroit is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Los Angeles
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games when playing at home against Los Angeles


1:00 PM
BALTIMORE vs. NY GIANTS
Baltimore is 7-12-2 ATS in its last 21 games
Baltimore is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing NY Giants
NY Giants are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing Baltimore
NY Giants are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games when playing Baltimore


1:00 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. BUFFALO
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Francisco's last 6 games on the road
San Francisco is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Buffalo is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Buffalo's last 7 games at home


1:00 PM
JACKSONVILLE vs. CHICAGO
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Jacksonville's last 7 games on the road
Jacksonville is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago's last 6 games when playing Jacksonville
Chicago is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games


1:00 PM
CAROLINA vs. NEW ORLEANS
Carolina18-5-1 SU in its last 24 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Carolina's last 5 games when playing on the road against New Orleans
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Orleans's last 5 games when playing at home against Carolina
New Orleans is 4-10-1 ATS in its last 15 games at home


1:00 PM
CINCINNATI vs. NEW ENGLAND
Cincinnati is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing New England
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 6 games on the road
New England is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New England's last 6 games


4:05 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. OAKLAND
Kansas City is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas City's last 6 games when playing on the road against Oakland
Oakland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland's last 5 games


4:25 PM
ATLANTA vs. SEATTLE
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Atlanta is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Seattle
Seattle is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Seattle's last 6 games when playing at home against Atlanta


4:25 PM
DALLAS vs. GREEN BAY
Dallas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Dallas is 4-0-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Green Bay is 16-3 SU in its last 19 games at home
Green Bay is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Dallas


8:30 PM
INDIANAPOLIS vs. HOUSTON
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Indianapolis's last 11 games when playing on the road against Houston
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Indianapolis's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Houston's last 7 games at home
Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home




Monday, October 17


8:30 PM
NY JETS vs. ARIZONA
NY Jets are 3-6 SU in their last 9 games on the road
NY Jets are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing Arizona
Arizona is 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing NY Jets
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Arizona's last 7 games at home

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NFL TRENDS


Sun – Oct. 14


Cincinnati at New England, 1:00 PM ET
Cincinnati: 19-34 ATS after trailing in their previous game by 14 or more points at the half
New England: 6-0 ATS in home games after gaining 400 or more total yards in their previous game


Baltimore at NY Giants, 1:00 PM ET
Baltimore: 43-26 ATS in road games after 1 or more consecutive losses against the spread
New York: 12-26 ATS after being outgained by 150+ total yards in their previous game


Carolina at New Orleans, 1:00 PM ET
Carolina: 33-16 ATS after failing to cover the spread in 3 out of their last 4 games
New Orleans: 7-20 ATS off an extremely close road win by 3 points or less


Pittsburgh at Miami, 1:00 PM ET
Pittsburgh: 37-19 ATS after gaining 300 or more passing yards in last game
Miami: 1-9 ATS after gaining 75 or less rushing yards last game


Jacksonville at Chicago, 1:00 PM ET
Jacksonville: 10-2 OVER in road games in games played on a grass field
Chicago: 6-16 ATS in home games after gaining 400 or more total yards in their previous game


San Francisco at Buffalo, 1:00 PM ET
San Francisco: 1-7 ATS after gaining 150 or less passing yards in last game
Buffalo: 6-1 ATS after outrushing opponent by 75 or more yards last game


LA Rams at Detroit, 1:00 PM ET
Los Angeles: 15-44 ATS after allowing 150 or less passing yards in their last game
Detroit: 14-4 ATS after being outgained by 100 or more total yds 2 consecutive games


Cleveland at Tennessee, 1:00 PM ET
Cleveland: 19-7 UNDER after 5 or more consecutive losses
Tennessee: 3-13 ATS in home games


Philadelphia at Washington, 1:00 PM ET
Philadelphia: 12-2 OVER after 1 or more consecutive losses
Washington: 28-48 ATS in a home game where the total is between 42.5 and 49


Kansas City at Oakland, 4:05 PM ET
Kansas City: 10-2 ATS in road games off a road blowout loss by 14 points or more
Oakland: 8-19 ATS in home games after a win by 6 or less points


Atlanta at Seattle, 4:25 PM ET
Atlanta: 9-2 ATS as an underdog
Seattle: 8-19 ATS when playing with 2 weeks or more of rest


Dallas at Green Bay, 4:25 PM ET
Dallas: 6-17 ATS after gaining 150 or more rushing yards in 2 straight games
Green Bay: 14-2 ATS after allowing 99 or less rushing yards in 4 straight games


Indianapolis at Houston, 8:30 PM ET
Indianapolis: 16-4 ATS in road games after scoring 25 points or more in 3 straight games
Houston: 6-0 OVER in October games




Mon – Oct. 17


NY Jets at Arizona, 8:30 PM ET
New York: 32-17 UNDER after allowing 400 or more total yards in their previous game
Arizona: 1-11 ATS as a home favorite of 7.5 to 10

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NFL notebook: Nevada approves stadium funding for Raiders
By The Sports Xchange


The Oakland Raiders moved one step closer to making a move to Las Vegas a reality on Friday.
State lawmakers in Nevada approved $750 million in public funding for a stadium in Las Vegas by a vote of 16-5 in the Senate and 28-13 in the Assembly. Governor Brian Sandoval, who has shown support for the stadium, now needs to sign off.
"I would like to thank Governor Sandoval, the Southern Nevada Tourism Infrastructure Committee, and the members of the Nevada Legislature on this historic day," Raiders owner Mark Davis said in a statement. "All parties have worked extremely hard to develop and approve this tremendous stadium project that will serve as a proud new home for the entire Raider Nation."
The $750 million is expected to come from a Las Vegas-area hotel tax, though taxpayers would be on the hook if the tax fails to provide the expected windfall.
The Raiders and Las Vegas have been circling each other since NFL owners voted in favor of moving the Rams to Los Angeles after last season instead of Oakland and San Diego. Casino magnate Sheldon Adelson is expected to contribute $650 million while Davis will kick in another $500 million for the proposed 65,000-seat stadium.


--Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton, officially listed as questionable, will start Sunday's game at New Orleans barring a setback in the concussion protocol.
Coach Ron Rivera told reporters that the reigning MVP still has to get final clearance from an independent physician. Newton is expected to meet with the independent physician later Friday.
Newton was a full participant in practice the past two days.
Newton, who sat out the Panthers' 17-14 home loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday night due to repercussions from the concussion he sustained in a Week 4 loss to the Atlanta Falcons, returned to practice Wednesday in a limited role.


--Washington Redskins tight end Jordan Reed was listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Reed, the Redskins' leading receiver, has been dealing with a concussion since Tuesday when he reported issues to the team. Reed still needs to be cleared by an independent doctor before he could suit up against the Eagles.
Washington ruled rookie receiver Josh Doctson (Achilles) out of the contest on the Friday injury report. Cornerback Bashaud Breeland (ankle), linebacker/safety Su'a Cravens (concussion) and Dashaun Phillips (hamstring) joined Reed in being listed as questionable.
This is the sixth documented concussion for Reed dating to his college days at the University of Florida. He had concussions in 2011 and 2012 at Florida, then had two concussions as an NFL rookie in 2013. He had his fifth concussion last season but still played in 15 games, including one playoff contest.


--New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski did not practice and is listed as questionable with a hamstring injury/illness for Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Gronkowski was a limited participant at practice on Wednesday and Thursday. His absence on Friday was due to an undisclosed illness.
The four-time Pro Bowler was sidelined for the Patriots' first two games, but caught five passes for 109 yards last Sunday against the Cleveland Browns.
New England has ruled two players out for Sunday's game; linebacker Jonathan Freeny (shoulder) and tight end Greg Scruggs (knee).


--Steve Smith Sr. leads a lengthy injury report for the Baltimore Ravens that could see as many as five starters sit out Sunday's visit to the New York Giants.
Smith (ankle) is listed as doubtful on Friday's injury report along with guard Marshall Yanda (shoulder), left tackle Ronnie Stanley (foot), linebacker C.J. Mosley (hamstring) and kick returner Devin Hester (thigh). Linebacker Elvis Dumervil (foot) has already been ruled out.
The Ravens are preparing for their first game with new offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg, who took over when Marc Trestman was fired on Monday.
Smith leads Baltimore with 27 catches for 310 yards and owns five of the team's 12 receptions of 20 yards or more.


--Cincinnati Bengals tight end Tyler Eifert has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the New England Patriots.
Eifert, who has not yet played in a regular-season game this season, was the only Cincinnati player listed on Friday's injury report. All other players previously listed were full participants in Friday's walk-through.
Eifert sustained a back injury last week just as he was recovering from an ankle injury suffered in the Pro Bowl. He did not practice this week but was able to get some work on the rehab field Friday.
The 26-year-old Eifert, the Bengals' first-round pick in 2013 out of Notre Dame, caught 52 passes for 615 yards and 13 touchdowns last season, a franchise record for TDs by a tight end.


--Hall of Famer Roger Staubach feels the Dallas Cowboys should stick with rookie Dak Prescott as their starting quarterback as long as they continue to win, even if Tony Romo is healthy enough to play.
Staubach has been impressed with Prescott leading the Cowboys to a 4-1 start while Romo recovers from a fractured back he suffered in the preseason.
"Tony is a fantastic football player," Staubach said, via the Dallas Morning News. "We won the Super Bowl in 1971 and I separated my shoulder in the exhibition season of '72, and Craig Morton was the quarterback and took over and when I came back healthy probably eight or nine games later -- that was a 14-game schedule -- Craig was winning.
"We were winning as a team. I understood it. The momentum was there and you don't want to mess around with the quarterback position and Craig was playing very well."


--The Cleveland Browns placed starting left guard Joel Bitonio on injured reserve after he suffered a mid-foot sprain last week.
Coach Hue Jackson said Bitonio is done for the season.
Bitonio, a second-round pick in 2014, started all five games this season to help the Browns average 5.0 yards per carry and rank fifth in the NFL with 624 rushing yards.
Bitonio sustained the injury during last Sunday's 33-13 loss to the New England Patriots. Surgery has not been ruled out. Center Cameron Erving is expected to return Sunday against the Tennessee Titans after a health scare in Week 2.


--The Carolina Panthers brought back defensive end Wes Horton on a one-year deal Friday and waived wide receiver Damiere Byrd.
Horton has played 34 games for Carolina over the past three seasons, recording six sacks and 41 tackles. He was released prior to the start of the regular season.
Horton is a reliable run-stopping defensive end and with defensive linemen Vernon Butler out with an ankle sprain and Paul Soliai dealing with a foot injury, the Panthers needed another player up front.

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NFL Injury Report for Sunday's games


ATLANTA FALCONS at SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
ATLANTA FALCONS
--Out: LB Paul Worrilow (groin)
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
--Out: DE Quinton Jefferson (thumb), RB Thomas Rawls (fibula)
--Questionable: S Kam Chancellor (groin), DE Frank Clark (hamstring), RB C.J. Prosise (wrist), DT Garrison Smith (oblique)


BALTIMORE RAVENS at NEW YORK GIANTS
BALTIMORE RAVENS
--Out: LB Elvis Dumervil (foot)
--Doubtful: WR Devin Hester (thigh), LB C.J. Mosley (thigh), WR Steve Smith (ankle), T Ronnie Stanley (foot), G Marshal Yanda (shoulder)
--Questionable: S Kendrick Lewis (thigh), LB Albert McClellan (calf), T Rick Wagner (thigh), WR Mike Wallace (chest), CB Shareece Wright (back)
NEW YORK GIANTS
--Out: S Nat Berhe (concussion), T Marshall Newhouse (calf), S Darian Thompson (foot)
--Questionable: CB Eli Apple (groin), WR Dwayne Harris (toe), RB Rashad Jennings (thumb), LB Devon Kennard (concussion), DE Jason Pierre-Paul (groin), CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (groin)


CAROLINA PANTHERS at NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
CAROLINA PANTHERS
--Out: CB James Bradberry (foot), DT Vernon Butler (ankle), CB Robert McClain (hamstring), T Michael Oher (concussion), DT Paul Soliai (foot)
--Questionable: WR Kelvin Benjamin (knee), DE Charles Johnson (quadricep), QB Cam Newton (concussion), RB Jonathan Stewart (hamstring)
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
--Out: T Terron Armstead (knee), CB Delvin Breaux (fibula), LB Dannell Ellerbe (quadricep)
--Questionable: TE Josh Hill (ankle), C Senio Kelemete (hamstring), DE Paul Kruger (back), LB James Laurinaitis (quadricep)


CINCINNATI BENGALS at NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
CINCINNATI BENGALS
--Out: TE Tyler Eifert (back, ankle)
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
--Out: LB Jonathan Freeny (shoulder), TE Greg Scruggs (knee)
--Questionable: TE Martellus Bennett (ankle), RB LeGarrette Blount (hip), RB Brandon Bolden (knee), T Marcus Cannon (calf), LB Jamie Collins (hip), WR Julian Edelman (foot), QB Jimmy Garoppolo (right shoulder), TE Rob Gronkowski (hamstring, illness), LB Shea McClellin (concussion), WR Malcolm Mitchell (hamstring), G Joe Thuney (shoulder), DT Vincent Valentine (back)


CLEVELAND BROWNS at TENNESSEE TITANS
CLEVELAND BROWNS
--Out: G Joel Bitonio (foot), WR Corey Coleman (hand), TE Seth DeValve (knee), QB Josh McCown (left shoulder), TE Randall Telfer (ankle)
--Questionable: TE Gary Barnidge (forearm, hip), DE Xavier Cooper (shoulder), CB Joe Haden (groin), CB Tramon Williams (shoulder)
TENNESSEE TITANS
--Out: DT Al Woods (calf)
--Questionable: CB Cody Riggs (hamstring)


DALLAS COWBOYS at GREEN BAY PACKERS
DALLAS COWBOYS
--Out: T Chaz Green (foot), QB Tony Romo (back), CB Orlando Scandrick (hamstring, hamstring)
--Questionable: K Dan Bailey (back), WR Dez Bryant (knee), CB Morris Claiborne (ankle), RB Lance Dunbar (knee), DE David Irving (concussion), DT Terrell McClain (shoulder), T Tryon Smith (back), LB Kyle Wilber (neck), WR Terrance Williams (shoulder), TE Jason Witten (chest)
GREEN BAY PACKERS
--Out: S Chris Banjo (hamstring), TE Jared Cook (ankle), CB Sam Shields (concussion)
--Questionable: RB Eddie Lacy (ankle), CB Damarious Randall (groin), RB James Starks (knee)


JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS at CHICAGO BEARS
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS
--Questionable: RB Corey Grant (toe), WR Rashad Greene (Achilles), TE Neal Sterling (foot)
CHICAGO BEARS
--Out: CB Deiondre' Hall (ankle)
--Doubtful: QB Jay Cutler (right thumb), DT Eddie Goldman (ankle), RB Jeremy Langford (ankle)
--Questionable: LB Sam Acho (ribs), CB Bryce Callahan (hamstring), RB Ka'Deem Carey (hamstring), LB Leonard Floyd (calf), LB Jerrell Freeman (wrist), WR Alshon Jeffery (hamstring), G Kyle Long (shoulder), T Bobby Massie (ankle), TE Zach Miller (ribs), CB Tracy Porter (knee), WR Eddie Royal (calf), G Josh Sitton (shoulder), LB Willie Young (knee, elbow)


KANSAS CITY CHIEFS at OAKLAND RAIDERS
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
None listed
OAKLAND RAIDERS
--Out: G Vadal Alexander (ankle), RB Latavius Murray (toe), T Menelik Watson (calf)
--Questionable: S Nate Allen (quadricep), G Jon Feliciano (calf), RB Taiwan Jones (knee), T Matt McCants (knee), LB Malcolm Smith (quadriceps), TE Clive Walford (knee)


LOS ANGELES RAMS at DETROIT LIONS
LOS ANGELES RAMS
--Out: CB Trumaine Johnson (ankle)
--Questionable: DT Michael Brockers (hip), DE William Hayes (ankle), WR Brian Quick (calf), DE Robert Quinn (shoulder), G Cody Wichmann (ankle)
DETROIT LIONS
--Out: TE Eric Ebron (knee, ankle), LB DeAndre Levy (knee, quadriceps), DT Haloti Ngata (shoulder), RB Theo Reddick (ankle)
--Questionable: DE Ezekiel Ansah (ankle), WR Anquan Boldin (ankle), S Don Carey (ribs), DT A'Shawn Robinson (shoulder), G Laken Tomlinson (neck), RB Dwayne Washington (ankle), G Larry Warford (hip)


PHILADELPHIA EAGLES at WASHINGTON REDSKINS
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
--Questionable: DT Fletcher Cox (ankle), CB Leodis McKelvin (hamstring)
WASHINGTON REDSKINS
--Out: WR Josh Doctson (Achilles)
--Questionable: CB Bashaud Breeland (ankle), S Su'a Cravens (concussion), CB Dashaun Phillips (hamstring), TE Jordan Reed (concussion)


PITTSBURGH STEELERS at MIAMI DOLPHINS
PITTSBURGH STEELERS
--Out: T Marcus Gilbert (ankle), DE Cameron Heyward (hamstring), LB Ryan Shazier (knee), S Shamarko Thomas (groin), C Cody Wallace (knee), WR Markus Wheaton (shoulder)
--Questionable: WR Sammie Coates (finger)
MIAMI DOLPHINS
--Out: TE Jordan Cameron (concussion), CB Xavien Howard (knee)
--Questionable: S Isa Abdul-Quddus (knee), RB Arian Foster (hamstring), WR Jakeem Grant (ankle), TE MarQueis Gary (calf), LB Jelani Jenkins (groin), S Reshad Jones (groin), G Anthony Steen (ankle), T Laremy Tunsil (ankle)


SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS at BUFFALO BILLS
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS
--Out: CB Jimmie Ward (quadriceps)
--Questionable: LB Ahmad Brooks (groin), DT DeForest Buckner (foot), DT Glenn Dorsey (knee), S Jaquiski Tartt (quadricep)
BUFFALO BILLS
--Doubtful: DT Marcell Dareus (hamstring)
--Questionable: LB Zach Brown (foot), DT Corbin Bryant (ankle), TE Charles Clay (knee), T Cordy Glenn (ankle), T Cyrus Kouandjio (ankle), C Patrick Lewis (knee), P Colton Schmidt (right quadricep), CB Corey White (shoulder), S Aaron Williams (ankle)


INDIANAPOLIS COLTS at HOUSTON TEXANS on Sunday night
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS
--Out: C Jonotthan Harrison (illness), DT Zach Kerr (ankle), WR Donte Moncrief (shoulder)
--Questionable: WR Quan Bray (shin), CB Darius Butler (hand), WR T.Y. Hilton (hip), CB Patrick Robinson (knee, hip)
HOUSTON TEXANS
--Out: G Jeff Allen (concussion), TE Stephen Anderson (hamstring), S Quintin Demps (calf), RB Jonathan Grimes (ankle), LB Brian Peters (quadricep)
--Questionable: WR Will Fuller (hamstring), CB Kareem Jackson (hamstring), T Derek Newton (ankle)

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NFL opening line report: The Falcons face another very tough test in Week 6
By PATRICK EVERSON


Week 6 of the NFL season kicks off with the defending Super Bowl champions looking to rebound from their first loss since last December. We talk about the opening lines with Peter Childs, risk management supervisor.


Denver Broncos at San Diego Chargers (+3)


Denver had to start rookie quarterback Paxton Lynch on Sunday against Atlanta, and it was rough sledding. Lynch was sacked six times and threw an interception, and the Broncos (4-1 SU and ATS) lost 23-16 as 3.5-point home favorites.


San Diego (1-4 SU, 2-3 ATS) had its chances to beat Oakland or at least force overtime, but had a late field goal blocked in a 34-31 road loss as a 3.5-point underdog.


“We had a tough time with this number,” Childs said. “The Chargers are just beat up and arguably the most injured of any team in the NFL. They looked flat-out gassed in the second half against Oakland and now have to play on a short week.”


Childs said the opening number for this Thursday night game comes with an asterisk, not knowing whether Lynch is starting or Trevor Siemian can return from a shoulder injury.


“The Broncos have serious questions at quarterback, and without definitive word as to who will start, Lynch or Siemian, we have placed half-limits on this prime-time matchup until we get word,” Childs said. “Before Sunday’s game, Lynch wasn’t much of a downgrade from Siemian. After what we saw against the Falcons, we were absolutely wrong. He’s a big-time downgrade, in my opinion.


“If it’s Siemian who starts, we’ll go to Broncos -4. If it’s Lynch, then the Broncos go down to 2.5-point road favorite.”


Cincinnati Bengals at New England Patriots (-9)


Tom Brady returned in Week 5, and it was like he never left. Brady threw for 406 yards and three touchdowns in a 33-13 rout of Cleveland as New England (4-1 SU and ATS) covered the 10-point spread. Cincinnati went off as a 2.5-point chalk at Dallas, but lost 28-14 to fall to 2-3 SU and ATS.


“I’m not sure we can open this line high enough,” Childs said. “The Patriots looked like world beaters with Brady back in charge, and the Bengals looked pathetic against the Cowboys. But as good as the Pats looked, it was against arguably the worst team in the NFL and one of the worst defenses in the NFL.


“The Bengals are in a must-win. They simply can’t afford another loss, and you have to think they bring a desperate effort. We know the public is going to bet the Patriots, so as much as we believe the number should be around 7 or 7.5, we hung 9 and will charge a bit of a tax for Pats backers.”


Dallas Cowboys at Green Bay Packers (OFF)


Dallas continued rolling behind its rookies, quarterback Dak Prescott and running back Ezekiel Elliott. Prescott threw for 227 yards and a TD, and Elliott racked up 134 yards and two TDs on just 15 carries – including a 60-yard score – as the Cowboys beat Cincinnati 28-14 catching 2.5 points at home.


Green Bay (3-1 SU, 2-1-1 ATS) topped the New York Giants 23-16, pushing as a 7-point home fave. But because that was the Sunday night game, Childs said he was holding off on posting the line for Cowboys-Packers.


Atlanta Falcons at Seattle Seahawks (-7)


In back-to-back weeks, Atlanta has beaten both participants in last year’s Super Bowl. Coming off their big home win over Carolina, the Falcons (4-1 SU and ATS) were in control throughout at Denver on Sunday, winning 23-16 as a 3.5-point ‘dog.


However, Seattle will have an extra week of preparation for this contest, since it had a bye in Week 5. The Seahawks (3-1 SU and ATS) topped the New York Jets 27-17 laying 1 point on the road in Week 4.


“This is a very difficult spot for the Falcons, off their win against the Broncos,” Childs said. “Atlanta has to travel on back-to-back weeks and play a rested Seahawks team. While the Falcons looked impressive on the road, it was against a rookie quarterback who looked overwhelmed in his debut as a starter.


“We opened the Seahawks a solid 7-point favorite and immediately took sharp money on the Falcons. We got off 7 and went down to Seattle -6.5, which is our current number. We’ve had good two-way action at 6.5, and I believe we’ll be at this number for a while.”