(15-19-1 in opposition to the unfold in 2022)
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (-2.5) over New York Jets
While we’re all speaking concerning the Patriots’ quarterbacks, Bill Belichick might be extra involved together with his protection permitting 33 factors to the Bears on Monday night time. The 3-4 Patriots can be prepared for Zach Wilson, who, final season, threw no touchdowns and 4 interceptions in two losses to New England. The Jets are 5-2 and have received 4 straight. But Wilson has only one passing landing and two interceptions this season. Pats win and canopy with some Nick Folk heroics at MetLife.
MIAMI DOLPHINS (-3.5) over Detroit Lions
This recreation has the best over-under of the week, at 51.5, which ought to make your mouth water over the considered Tua Tagovailoa going up in opposition to the 1-5 Lions protection, which ranks worst within the NFL, permitting 32 factors per recreation. The 4-3 Dolphins are coming off a win over the Steelers in Tagovailoa’s return from a concussion. He threw the ball 35 instances on Sunday night time, and I wouldn’t be stunned if he throws the ball 50 instances this Sunday afternoon in Detroit. I’ll take Miami to win and canopy.
DALLAS COWBOYS (-10) over Chicago Bears
Dak Prescott returned final Sunday in a win over the Lions. He didn’t look nice although. I’ll chalk that as much as rust. The Cowboys are 5-2. They host a 3-4 Bears group that’s coming off an enormous win in New England. The emotional play right here could be to take the factors, particularly with Ezekiel Elliott injured. But the Cowboys nonetheless have the second-best protection within the NFL. They’ll carry Justin Fields again right down to earth. Dallas wins massive at residence.
GREEN BAY PACKERS (+11) over Buffalo Bills
Things are dangerous proper now for the 3-4 Packers, who’ve misplaced three straight. A recreation in Buffalo isn’t one of the best recipe for a turnaround. But the 5-1 Bills are coming off the bye, so maybe Aaron Rodgers catches them slipping. Buffalo’s protection is No. 1 within the league, permitting 13.5 factors per recreation. Green Bay’s go protection is No. 1 within the league, permitting 169 yards per recreation. I’d avoid the moneyline. It’s not typically that Rodgers will get 11 factors. I’ll take the Packers to cowl on Sunday night time.
CINCINNATI BENGALS (-3) over Cleveland Browns
The elephant within the room on Monday night time in Cleveland can be that Joe Burrow is 0-3 in opposition to the Browns. But these Browns are 2-5 and have misplaced 4 straight. Burrow discovered his groove the final two weeks, placing up 30 factors in New Orleans in Week 6, after which 35 factors in opposition to Atlanta final Sunday. It feels just like the 4-3 Bengals are about to go on a run, even with out the injured Ja’Marr Chase. I don’t anticipate Cleveland to interrupt. Cincinnati wins and covers.
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