(12-17-1 in opposition to the unfold in 2022)
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (-8) over Chicago Bears
The 2-4 Bears have misplaced three straight. The 3-3 Patriots have gained two in a row. Bill Belichick’s Patriots are 5-1 in opposition to Chicago, with the one loss coming in 2000. New England’s protection has the third most takeaways within the NFL with 12, together with six of their final two wins. You thought Justin Fields appeared misplaced final Thursday night time in opposition to Washington? He may end Monday night time’s sport in Foxboro on the bench. So, whether or not it’s Mac Jones or Bailey Zappe beneath middle, I’m taking the Patriots by two touchdowns.
CINCINNATI BENGALS (-6.5) over Atlanta Falcons
Joe Burrow is contemporary off a 300-yard passing efficiency in a win over the Saints in New Orleans. He had 4 touchdowns in that sport — three passing and one dashing — and accomplished 76 % of his passes. The 3-3 Falcons are coming off a giant win at dwelling over the 49ers, however I anticipate Burrow to gentle up Atlanta’s cross protection, which ranks second-worst within the league, permitting 281 yards per sport. The 3-3 Bengals win and canopy at dwelling.
TENNESSEE TITANS (-2.5) over Indianapolis Colts
The 3-2 Titans are coming off the bye. The 3-2-1 Colts have gained two straight. Indianapolis’ final loss was to Tennessee, again in Week 4. The Titans gained that sport, 24-17, as Derrick Henry rushed for 114 yards. He ought to do the identical this time round, in Tennessee, as Indianapolis’ protection permits 121 rush yards per sport. I all the time anticipate Matt Ryan to throw an interception with the sport on the road. Give me the Titans by a subject purpose.
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS (-2) over San Francisco 49ers
Christian McCaffrey was traded to the 3-3 49ers this week, nevertheless it may take him a couple of weeks to get settled in. The 4-2 Chiefs are coming off a loss to the Bills. As good as San Francisco’s protection has been, my cash’s nonetheless on Patrick Mahomes — who leads the NFL in landing passes with 17 — to discover a solution to not lose two straight, particularly going up in opposition to a 49ers workforce that misplaced in Atlanta final Sunday. Chiefs win a detailed one on the street.
MIAMI DOLPHINS (-7.5) over Pittsburgh Steelers
Tua Tagovailoa is predicted to start out for the 3-3 Dolphins on Sunday Night Football in Miami, coming back from the concussion he suffered in Week 4. The Dolphins have misplaced three straight, however when Tagovailoa has performed a full sport this season, Miami is 3-0. The 2-4 Steelers have turned to rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett, and are coming off a win over the Buccaneers in Week 6. This unfold appears excessive, however I’m not scared to wager on a Dolphins workforce that’s given the juggernaut Bills their solely lack of the season. Miami wins and covers in prime time.
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Source: www.bostonherald.com