(8-11-1 in opposition to the unfold in 2022)
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (-3) over Detroit Lions
Bailey Zappe was thrown into the hearth final Sunday at Lambeau, and he nearly pulled off the upset. Bill Belichick will put the rookie in a superb place in opposition to a Lions protection that’s the worst within the NFL, permitting 35 factors per recreation. Both the Patriots and Lions are 1-3 and have every misplaced two straight. Jared Goff is tied for the NFL lead in landing passes with 11. But together with Super Bowl LIII, Goff is 1-2 in opposition to New England, averaging 176 cross yards per recreation with two touchdowns and 4 interceptions, and has been sacked 9 occasions. Patriots win and canopy in Foxboro.
MIAMI DOLPHINS (-3.5) over New York Jets
The 2-2 Jets gained in Pittsburgh final week, in Zach Wilson’s first recreation of the season. Now they host the 3-1 Dolphins with out Tua Tagovailoa. Fear not, Miami. Teddy Bridgewater is nice for this. Bridgewater changed the injured Tagovailoa final Thursday in Cincinnati and completed 14-of-23 with 193 cross yards, one landing, and an interception. Miami misplaced, however Bridgewater was spectacular. The Dolphins — with Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle — are rightly nonetheless the favourite right here on the highway. I’m taking them to win by a landing.
LOS ANGELES RAMS (-5.5) over Dallas Cowboys
I’ve remained excessive on Dallas since Dak Prescott fractured his thumb, however the Cowboys’ three-game win streak will come to an finish on Sunday in LA. The 2-2 Rams are coming off a loss in San Francisco on Monday night time. The defending champs are extra gifted than they’ve seemed to date. They’re definitely extra gifted than the final two groups the 3-1 Cowboys have defeated: the Giants and Commanders. Cooper Rush had a pleasant little run. But the Rams win and canopy at residence.
BALTIMORE RAVENS (-3.5) over Cincinnati Bengals
The 2-2 Ravens had one other second-half collapse final week. On the brilliant aspect, their 10 takeaways are tied for the league lead. The 2-2 Bengals have gained two straight. They’re coming off a Thursday night time win over Miami. Cincinnati is weak although, and Baltimore might be rocking on Sunday night time. I absolutely anticipate MVP-candidate Lamar Jackson to point out out in prime time. The Ravens cowl for his or her first residence win of the season.
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS (-7) over Las Vegas Raiders
Patrick Mahomes is 7-1 in his profession in opposition to the Raiders, with 22 landing passes and simply three interceptions. He put up 40 factors in every of the Chiefs’ wins over Vegas final season. The 1-3 Raiders are feeling good after selecting up their first win final Sunday. But it’d be a gutsy transfer to guess in opposition to Mahomes on Monday night time in Kansas City. Mahomes is 6-1 with 17 landing passes on Monday Night Football. He clearly owns this matchup. Chiefs win by 10.
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Source: www.bostonherald.com