Because of the Giants being scheduled for Thursday night time, we don’t should cope with them on this week’s alternatives.
There’ll quickly come a time once we received’t have to consider the Giants or Jets.
It’s known as playoff time.
Ba-dum-bum!
However for this version we do have to deal with the Jets, who on Sunday will play the Broncos in London. Not solely is it a stand-alone nationwide telecast, it’ll be a world spectacle … or perhaps debacle?
Although the sport will likely be performed at a impartial web site, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, this will likely be a Jets residence recreation, and never simply nominally. They are going to “inexperienced up the stadium,” Jets VP of fan expertise Chris Pierce informed The Submit’s Brian Costello. This consists of announcers, music, scoreboard signage, pyrotechnics, “J-E-T-S” chants, little inexperienced flags for all followers and extra.
Their thought is to deliver the MetLife Stadium expertise to London, which is nice … till you keep in mind the Jets are 0-3 at MetLife Stadium this season, dropping the previous two video games by 20 and 15 factors, respectively.
The foremost downside for the Jets has been the protection. In 5 video games, it has recorded zero takeaways, simply seven sacks and the group is thirty first in factors per recreation allowed (31.4).
There will likely be no shade right here for Justin Fields, Breece Corridor and Garrett Wilson. They’ve largely been wonderful, save for one key fumble by Corridor and the truth that quite a lot of their stats have been generated on the tail finish of blowouts.
Denver is ranked second in factors per recreation allowed (16.8) and fifth in yards (283.3). The Jets would wish to have some quick fields to attain a lot in opposition to this opponent, and with out takeaways it’s arduous to get these.
Bo Nix has thrown 4 interceptions this season, so perhaps the Jets can get a giant one in opposition to him that may change the sport and the season. However extra doubtless, Nix will be capable to pitch and catch with Courtland Sutton, Tony Franklin and Evan Engram amid the inexperienced fireworks and “J-E-T-S” chants.
The decide: Broncos -7.5.
Cleveland Browns (+5.5) over PITTSBURGH STEELERS
It’s the primary recreation for every group after assembly the Vikings in Europe. The Steelers beat them in Eire. The Browns put up a great battle however misplaced late in London. The distinction is that Pittsburgh received a bye week to reset, whereas Cleveland needed to hustle again and now is definitely taking part in a 3rd consecutive highway recreation. Taking a shot with the Browns’ No. 2 yardage protection with a quantity that feels a bit massive.
Arizona Cardinals (+7) over INDIANAPOLIS COLTS
Arizona ruined our Lock of the Week with two inexplicable boneheaded performs in a loss to the Titans. Now the Cardinals go to the Colts, who’re 3-0 at residence with a median margin of victory of 20 factors. Robust job, notably with Kyler Murray (foot) questionable, however I’m pondering the Cardinals will focus in and be a tricky out this week at this quantity.
MIAMI DOLPHINS (+4.5) over Los Angeles Chargers
The Chargers are lacking each prime operating backs, Omarion Hampton and Najee Harris, and should make the cross-country journey for an early begin. Bear in mind, the Dolphins have probably the greatest home-field benefits within the NFL in early season 1 p.m. video games. They’re within the shade and the guests are baked in sunshine, with a forecast excessive of 85 levels.
New England Patriots (-3.5) over NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
Aside from a number of private foul penalties, Mike Vrabel’s Patriots very nicely coached and on level of their upset victory in opposition to the Payments.
Stefon Diggs is stepping up for Drake Maye in a giant means, however these throws are stunning. The Saints earned their first win final week, having fun with a 5-0 turnover edge in opposition to the Giants. That stat’s unlikely repeatable right here.
Dallas Cowboys (-3) over CAROLINA PANTHERS
The Cowboys offense is coming in sizzling after scoring 40 factors in a tie with the Packers and 37 in a rout of the Jets. Javonte Williams’ uptick (135 speeding yards vs. the Jets) is opening lanes for Dak Prescott to search out George Pickens and his different receivers, even behind a banged-up offensive line. The Panthers are 2-0 at residence, which is why the unfold’s so gentle.
Seattle Seahawks (+1) over JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS
We’re an extended journey, early begin for the Seahawks vs. a brief week and potential letdown for the Jaguars after their Monday night time win over the Chiefs. Sam Darnold was unbelievable in opposition to the Bucs final week, throwing for 341 yards and 4 touchdowns earlier than a killer interception gave Baker Mayfield the final say. Trevor Lawrence fell down twice earlier than scoring his successful landing. Simply determine the Seahawks have the extra dependable offense, notably with 4 Jaguars offensive linemen on the harm record.
Los Angeles Rams (-7.5) over BALTIMORE RAVENS
By no means thought we’d see a Ravens unfold like this, however what are oddsmakers to do after their 44-10 residence loss to the Texans and with many key accidents on either side of the ball? Baltimore has given up 37 factors or extra in all 4 of its losses.
The Rams have a number of further days to work with after a 26-23 OT loss to the 49ers final Thursday. If Matthew Stafford matches his 389 yards passing, it would quantity to much more factors on this recreation.
Tennessee Titans (+4.5) over LAS VEGAS RAIDERS
This line dipped two factors from the look-ahead line after the Raiders’ 40-6 loss in Indianapolis and the Titans’ fluke comeback in Arizona. Cam Ward is taking part in higher than Geno Smith proper now, making the Titans a worthy underdog strive.
Cincinnati Bengals (+14) over GREEN BAY PACKERS
In Week 3, Joe Flacco mounted a fourth-quarter comeback to guide the Browns over the Packers, 13-10 in Cleveland. Now he’s a Bengal, taking part in behind a horrible offensive line and with a a lot worse protection, and the venue is Lambeau Area. However the Packers protection shouldn’t be a thriller, and I’m pondering Flacco will get extra footballs into the fingers of Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins than Jake Browning did.
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS (-3) over San Francisco 49ers
Mayfield (10 touchdowns, one interception, limitless moxie) is taking part in at an MVP degree. My concern is the Bucs’ 4 wins have been by three, one, two and three factors. None of these would cowl this quantity, however I’d fairly have Mayfield taking part in for me than in opposition to me.
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS (-2.5) over Detroit Lions
The Chiefs misplaced in Jacksonville on a decide six by Patrick Mahomes and a bunch of penalties that don’t often get known as in opposition to them at Arrowhead. The offense is rounding into type, and the Lions are lacking some key gamers (Terrion Arnold, D.J. Reed) within the secondary.
MONDAY
ATLANTA FALCONS (+4.5) over Buffalo Payments
Seeing some worth on this underdog line on a Falcons group that’s rested off a bye and is No. 1 within the NFL in yards allowed per recreation. Hoping Raheem Morris realized a number of issues from Mike Vrabel about pressuring and irritating Josh Allen.
WASHINGTON COMMANDERS (-4.5) over Chicago Bears
Rematch of the well-known Hail Mary recreation final season. Noah Brown, who caught that prayer from Jayden Daniels, needs to be again after lacking final week’s 27-10 win on the Chargers. Maintain a watch out for Terry McLaurin’s standing. Not terribly apprehensive concerning the unfold, because the Commanders’ three wins have been by 15, 17 and 17 factors.
BEST BETS: Patriots, Dolphins, Cowboys.
LOCK OF THE WEEK: Patriots (Locks 1-4 in 2025).
LAST WEEK: 6-8 total, 1-2 Greatest Bets.
THURSDAY: Eagles.
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Dave Blezow’s one of many longest tenured NFL handicappers on the Submit with picks relationship again to 1994. He received the Submit’s NFL betting standings in 2021 and the Playoffs most lately in 2023.
