Bettors have been taking advantage of breaking news surrounding several games Week 16 NFL games, and betting lines are moving as a result. The Lions-Broncos, Giants-Redskins, and Ravens-Browns matchup have all seen significant NFL line movements in recent days. Neither the Detroit Lions nor the Denver Broncos are playing in […]
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Key Trends for Handicappers in NFL Week 16 Matchups
Trends can be a helpful starting point when handicapping NFL games. In fact, some trends should carry added weight this time of year because late-season matchups include significantly more regular-season data worth considering. Here’s a look at some trends worth looking at for NFL Week #16. Trends are very often […]
Betting NFL Totals: Winning Angle Revealed in Some Late-Season Unders
All sports bets are not created equal. Inside the unpredictable Animal Farm of wagering on overs and unders, some NFL totals “are more equal than others.” Betting on NFL sides makes up the vast majority of football wagers. Betting on NFL totals, however, is frequently where you can find more […]
First Saturday NFL Games of Season Could Produce Three Upsets
The three Saturday NFL games could be a day for the underdogs. The Los Angeles Rams, Buffalo Bills, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers all have realistic chances for a victory over the favorites. The first slate of Saturday NFL games features two division rivals. Buffalo is at New England, and the […]
NFL Home Dog Alert Week 16: Bucs, Titans, Jets, Browns, Eagles, Bears
Heading into NFL Week 16, or the penultimate week of the regular season, some of the same familiar faces are home dogs once again, including the Cleveland Browns, New York Jets, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Week 16’s other home dogs include the Tennessee Titans, Philadelphia Eagles, and Chicago Bears. The […]
San Francisco 49ers Control Their Playoff Destiny
The San Francisco 49ers were upset on Sunday by the Atlanta Falcons, but still clinched a playoff spot and remain in position to be the NFC’s No. 1 seed. To make that happen, the 49ers just need to win their last two games of the season. The first of those […]
Josh Gordon Suspended Indefinitely for Violating NFL Substance Abuse and PED Policies
The NFL has indefinitely suspended Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Josh Gordon for violations of the league’s substance abuse policies, including the use of performance-enhancing drugs. The suspension is the sixth for Gordon since 2013, and the fifth to involve substance abuse issues. Gordon Split Time with Pats, Seahawks in 2019 […]
NFL Playoff Picture: Tennessee Titans and Philadelphia Eagles on the Bubble
The Pittsburgh Steelers (8-6) currently hold the second AFC wild-card spot, but the Tennessee Titans (8-6) are on the NFL playoff bubble. Meanwhile, the Buffalo Bills secured an AFC wild-card berth, and are currently the #5 seed. The Philadelphia Eagles still have a shot at advancing to the playoffs if […]
More NFL Coaches Taking Spots on the Hot Seat
With the NFL’s regular season rapidly drawing to a close, the list of NFL coaches who may be looking for new jobs next season seems to be growing by the day. Black Monday is less than two weeks away, and while some coaches have given themselves a little breathing room […]
Seattle Seahawks Now 8/1 Odds to Ship 2020 Super Bowl
The Seattle Seahawks (11-3) are tied for the best record in the NFC, and currently occupy first place in the NFC West. Oddsmakers recently adjusted the Seahawks to 8/1 odds to win the 2020 Super Bowl, which puts them as the sixth-best favorite on the futures board, according to William […]
Drew Brees Passes Peyton Manning, Sets New Record with 541 Touchdowns
During a 34-7 blowout against the Indianapolis Colts on Monday Night Football, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees broke the record for most career touchdowns when he tossed his 540th TD to snap Peyton Manning’s mark of 539. Brees finished the game with four touchdowns and currently has 541 TD […]
Patriots Suspend Video Producer in Filming Incident, NFL Penalties Still Possible
The New England Patriots have suspended the video producer in charge of filming the Cincinnati Bengals sideline last week, according to the Boston Globe. Dave Mondillo, a longtime employee of Kraft Sports and Entertainment, was at Cleveland’s FirstEnergy Stadium overseeing a film crew for a Patriots’ online series entitled “Do […]
Bad Beats for the Bookies: Last-Second Defensive TDs Let Eagles Cover, 49ers-Falcons Hit Over
Unlikely endings in two games on Sunday’s NFL slate led to bad beats for some bettors, though it was the bookmakers that took the majority of the losses from the last second turnarounds. First, the Philadelphia Eagles came from behind to not only beat the Washington Redskins, but to also […]
NFL Betting Recap: Ravens, Patriots, Tannehill Break NFL Betting Trends
NFL betting trends are meant to broken, and the Ravens, Patriots, and Ryan Tannehill all had theirs snapped in Week 15. Tennessee Titan’s quarterback Tannehill’s was, maybe, the most impressive as he and the Titans failed to hit over for the first time in their last eight games. It started […]
NFL Quickie Recap Week 15: Bad Beats, Big Boost by Texans, and Rams Dunzo
The Houston Texans held off the Tennessee Titans and took a giant leap forward in securing the AFC South title. The loss for the Titans kept them on the AFC wild-card bubble. Meanwhile, bad beats prevailed in NFL Week 15, with bettors getting stiff-armed by last-second gaffes from the San […]
One Bet, $100: Pittsburgh’s Defense Will Dominate in Bills-Steelers Game
There are some betting lines that make gamblers scratch their heads, and the Bills-Steelers game on Sunday is one of those. The fact that Pittsburgh is favored by only one point at home makes absolutely no sense to me. It is the same feeling I had when I took 10.5-points […]
Rams-Cowboys in Must-Win, Desperation Game on Sunday
Both teams in Sunday’s Rams-Cowboys game at AT&T Stadium in Dallas are desperately trying to secure their spots in the postseason. The Rams almost need to win their last three games, while the Cowboys are in a fight with Philadelphia in the NFC East. The Eagles are tied for lead […]
Lamar Jackson Breaks Vick’s QB Rushing Record, Torches LOLJets for 5 TDs
The Baltimore Ravens (12-2) ravished the New York Jets (5-9), 42-21, on Thursday Night Football. Lamar Jackson threw five touchdowns against the Jets, and broke Michael Vick’s record for most rushing yards by a quarterback in a single season. Jackson, the runaway candidate for league MVP, came into the Jets […]
Rory McIlroy Skipping Saudi Invitational for ‘Morality’ Reasons
Rory McIlroy says he won’t play in the Saudi Invitational because of his feelings toward the government. The tournament, which is in its second year, will be played Jan. 30-Feb. 2 at Royal Greens Golf & Country Club in King Abdullah Economic City. McIlroy did not play in last year’s […]
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell Talks Patriots Investigation, Playoff Reseeding
In what could be considered a state of the NFL update, Commissioner Roger Goodell took time out of a league meeting in Dallas on Wednesday to brief the media on several topics, including the Patriots videotaping investigation and playoff reseeding. Goodell spent most of his time at the podium discussing […]