San Francisco @ Seattle
Brock Purdy makes his first road start against a hate divisional foe. Seattle has been struggling lately against the run which is something the 49ers do well. This game is always a close one regardless of what the teams look like. The spread currently sits at 3.5. San Francisco will cover
Indianapolis @ Minnesota
The Vikings are the first 10-win team to have a negative point differential while the Colts have underperformed all season. The Colts’ defense has a chance to keep them in this game but Matt Ryan and the offense can’t do enough to win. Minnesota gets back on track at home sealing the division up with a 4+ point win. Take the Vikes.
Baltimore @ Cleveland
The Ravens have questions under center. The Browns got embarrassed last week. Deshaun Watson hasn’t looked very good in his first two games. The Browns are a 3-point favorite in this game. If Lamar plays the Ravens will cover, if not the Browns will.
Miami @ Buffalo
The Dolphins are on the final leg of a three-game road trip. They have lost the first two while on the west coast and managed to only get 17 points in both games in nice weather. This trip to Buffalo will be an eye-opener for the team. Can Mike McDaniel get this team back into early season form and scoring at will? Will Buffalo avenge the early season loss in the cold? Like last week this is a big Spread for the Bills on a home divisional game, I feel they get the win but 7 is a lot to cover. Take the Dolphins and the points.
Detroit @ New York
A top-notch defense against a surprisingly high-powered offense. The Jets can shut down anyone. Jared Goff is playing well but it’s been against subpar defenses. The Jets are a one-point favorite and I see them covering easily at home.
Jacksonville @ Dallas
Dallas struggled last week against the worst team in the league. This is very indicative of how Dallas is a good team that lacks motivation. Mike McCarthy’s teams have always played like that. Trevor Lawrence had shown over the last few weeks that he deserved to be the number-one pick. This game has upset written all over it which is why I’m taking Dallas and the four points.
Cincinnati @ Tampa Bay
Cincinnati is playing the best football of anyone right now. Tampa Bay is not. Tom may not have liked Arians but he gave him the best chance to win, Todd Boles has proven he is not a head coach. Injuries are also at hand but this team isn’t good. At this point in the season, the Bengals are playing better than last year. I see an easy cover here for Cincinnati of 3.5
New York @ Washington
Not sure how after their last matchup Vegas felt compelled to put a line on this but the Commies are favored by 4.5. The Giants’ offensive line got ravaged last week against Philly and this week isn’t better as Chase Young is expected to return. On the opposite side of the ball, the Giants defensive front could be trouble for Heinicke. The Commanders win this game but it’s closer than 4.5 so take the Giants and the points.
Los Angeles @ Green Bay
What an amazing game for Baker last week. Two days of prep and a fourth-quarter comeback. Is he the quarterback the Rams need? McVay did it with Goff and Baker is slightly better in my opinion when healthy. Green Bay still has Aaron Rodgers but this year has been a struggle. I have bet on the Packers too many times and been screwed this year. The line is 7 and I feel like the Rams can keep it within a touchdown.
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Last week: 3-3
Season: 40-49-3
James Ennis