Sunday 9-24-17 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

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When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, September 24, 2017
Where: New Era Field, Orchard Park, New York


Preview: Broncos at Bills

Gracenote
Sep 22, 2017

The Denver Broncos attempt to remain among the undefeated in the young season when they visit the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. Denver enters Week 3 as one of 10 teams in the league yet to lose this year and one of three in the AFC West, as it posted home victories over the Los Angeles Chargers and Dallas by a combined 66-38 score.

Trevor Siemian has quieted the critics thus far, grabbing a share of the league lead in touchdown passes (six) by throwing four against the Cowboys last week, while C.J. Anderson ranks second in the NFL with 199 rushing yards. After opening the campaign with a 21-12 home triumph over the New York Jets, Buffalo failed to generate any offense in last week's 9-3 loss at Carolina. The running game was especially ineffective as LeSean McCoy, who gained 110 yards versus the Jets, was limited to nine on 12 carries by the Panthers. That does not bode well for Sunday's matchup, as the Broncos held Dallas' Ezekiel Elliott - last season's NFL rushing leader - to eight yards on nine carries last week.

TV: 1 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Broncos -3. O/U: 40

ABOUT THE BRONCOS (2-0): Denver received a pleasant surprise at practice on Thursday as Garett Bolles was on the field as a limited participant - the rookie left tackle was carted off the field during last week's triumph over Dallas with what was believed to be a potentially season-ending leg injury, but coach Vance Joseph stated earlier this week that the first-round pick suffered a serious bone bruise. Bradley Roby also returned to practice Thursday after dealing with an ankle injury, but fellow cornerback Brendan Langley (knee) and receiver Bennie Fowler III (concussion) were absent. Emmanuel Sanders made two TD catches against Dallas for his sixth career multi-touchdown performance, while linebacker Von Miller notched his 17th multi-sack effort by recording a pair.

ABOUT THE BILLS (1-1): Buffalo could be without Marcell Dareus on Sunday as the defensive tackle has not practiced after going down with an ankle injury against Carolina. The outlook for Cordy Glenn is brighter, however, as the offensive tackle returned to the practice field on Thursday on a limited basis after injuring his ankle last week. McCoy has averaged 98.6 yards in 10 career games against AFC West teams and needs seven receptions to join Frank Gore and Matt Forte as the only active players with 9,000 rushing yards and 400 catches.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Siemian is one of five QBs in Broncos history with at least two games in which he threw at least four TD passes and fewer than two interceptions.

2. Buffalo's Tyrod Taylor entered Week 3 tops among NFL quarterbacks with 93 rushing yards.

3. Denver CB Aqib Talib is fourth on the NFL's all-time list with 10 interceptions returned for touchdowns, including a franchise-record 103-yarder last week.

PREDICTION: Broncos 37, Bills 13

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Trends - Denver at Buffalo

ATS Trends

Denver

Broncos are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 games after accumulating more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game. Broncos are 7-0-1 ATS in their last 8 games in September. Broncos are 8-3-1 ATS in their last 12 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Broncos are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win. Broncos are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. AFC. Broncos are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up win of more than 14 points. Broncos are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS win. Broncos are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games on turf.

Buffalo

Bills are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games after accumulating less than 250 total yards in their previous game. Bills are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Bills are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games in Week 3. Bills are 12-26-2 ATS in their last 40 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Bills are 10-22 ATS in their last 32 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Bills are 7-17 ATS in their last 24 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game. Bills are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 vs. AFC. Bills are 1-5 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.

OU Trends

Denver

Over is 5-0 in Broncos last 5 games in September. Over is 5-1 in Broncos last 6 games following a straight up win. Over is 4-1 in Broncos last 5 games following a ATS win. Under is 4-1 in Broncos last 5 games after scoring more than 30 points in their previous game. Under is 5-2 in Broncos last 7 road games. Over is 15-7-1 in Broncos last 23 games following a straight up win of more than 14 points.

Buffalo

Over is 8-1 in Bills last 9 home games. Over is 8-1 in Bills last 9 games on turf. Over is 6-1 in Bills last 7 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 4-1 in Bills last 5 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Bills last 5 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Over is 7-2 in Bills last 9 games after accumulating less than 150 yards passing in their previous game. Over is 6-2 in Bills last 8 games following a straight up loss. Over is 9-3 in Bills last 12 games in Week 3. Over is 10-4 in Bills last 14 games overall. Over is 5-2 in Bills last 7 vs. AFC. Over is 5-2 in Bills last 7 games following a ATS win. Under is 9-4 in Bills last 13 games in September.

Head to Head

• Underdog is 4-0 ATS in their last 4 meetings.
• Broncos are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 meetings.

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When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, September 24, 2017
Where: Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois


Preview: Steelers at Bears

Gracenote
Sep 22, 2017

The Pittsburgh Steelers are having some trouble getting their offense in top gear so far, but the defense is picking up the slack. The Steelers will try to make more plays on the offensive side and improve to 3-0 when they visit the Chicago Bears on Sunday.

Pittsburgh star running back Le'Veon Bell and star receiver Antonio Brown have yet to find the end zone but quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is not concerned about the slow start. "You don't want to play your best football now," Roethlisberger told reporters. "You want to find ways to win football games and keep playing better, so your best football is hopefully played in December and January." The Bears have yet to show off their best football as well and already find themselves with a quarterback controversy as starter Mike Glennon struggles to make plays down the field. "He's a competitor," Chicago coach John Fox told reporters of Glennon after reaffirming that he will remain the starter. "We all deal with adversity and sometimes what is critical is how you respond. You're going to get hit. You're going to have bad days. It's how you respond to that. It won't be his first time and I'm sure it's not going to be his last time. We have confidence in him."

TV: 1 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Steelers -7. O/U: 44

ABOUT THE STEELERS (2-0): Pittsburgh rookie linebacker T.J. Watt burst onto the scene with two sacks and an interception in Week 1 but left last week's 26-9 win over the Minnesota Vikings with a groin injury. Watt could return on Sunday to supplement a defense that ranks third in the NFL with an average of 237 yards allowed. “We can get better," veteran defensive end Cameron Heyward told reporters. "I thought we played decent. There are still things we can accomplish on the field. Whether it’s not giving up a big run, getting a little more pressure and finishing plays, better tackling. We just have to stress that to ourselves if we want to keep improving."

ABOUT THE BEARS (0-2): Chicago is hoping to get Glennon some help on the line and down the field this week with guards Kyle Long (ankle) and Josh Sitton (ribs) possible to return in Week 3 and wide receiver - and former Steeler - Markus Wheaton (finger) nearing a season debut. Glennon could also use some support from the running game, which averaged 72.5 yards in the first two games. Starting running back Jordan Howard carried nine times for just seven yards in a 29-7 loss at Tampa Bay in Week 2 and was limited in practice this week due to a shoulder injury.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Bears CB Prince Amukamara (ankle) could make his season debut in Week 3.

2. The Chicago defense has yet to record an interception.

3. Pittsburgh DE Stephon Tuitt (biceps) sat out last week and is questionable to return on Sunday.

PREDICTION: Steelers 31, Bears 10

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Trends - Pittsburgh at Chicago

ATS Trends

Pittsburgh

Steelers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game. Steelers are 6-1-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up win of more than 14 points. Steelers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games in September. Steelers are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games on grass. Steelers are 8-3-1 ATS in their last 12 games overall. Steelers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 road games. Steelers are 7-3-1 ATS in their last 11 games following a straight up win. Steelers are 6-20 ATS in their last 26 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Steelers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 150 yards passing in their previous game.

Chicago

Bears are 4-0 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Bears are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 home games. Bears are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game. Bears are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 games in September.

OU Trends

Pittsburgh

Over is 4-0 in Steelers last 4 games after allowing less than 150 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 7-0 in Steelers last 7 games following a straight up win of more than 14 points. Under is 4-0 in Steelers last 4 games in September. Under is 4-0 in Steelers last 4 games on grass. Under is 5-0 in Steelers last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Under is 6-1 in Steelers last 7 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Steelers last 5 games overall. Under is 20-6 in Steelers last 26 vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 22-7-1 in Steelers last 30 games following a straight up win. Over is 9-3 in Steelers last 12 games in Week 3. Under is 20-7 in Steelers last 27 road games. Under is 18-7-1 in Steelers last 26 games following a ATS win. Over is 25-12 in Steelers last 37 games after allowing less than 250 total yards in their previous game.

Chicago

Under is 6-1 in Bears last 7 games following a ATS loss. Under is 5-1 in Bears last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Under is 4-1 in Bears last 5 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 11-5 in Bears last 16 games in September.

Head to Head

No trends available.

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When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, September 24, 2017
Where: Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana


Preview: Browns at Colts

Gracenote
Sep 21, 2017

The Indianapolis Colts and Cleveland Browns are both winless through their first two games, but while one is going through the growing pains with their chosen franchise quarterback, the other is still waiting for its franchise QB to take the field. The Colts will again be without Andrew Luck when they host the Browns on Sunday.

Luck is still making his way back from shoulder surgery that kept him out the entire offseason and is not practicing this week, and Indianapolis coach Chuck Pagano doesn't seem to have any news on a potential return. "Again we listen to our doctors and trainers," Pagano told reporters. "I'm sorry to sound like a broken record but that's what we do. When they say he's ready. He's pushing and they're pushing him." Cleveland is prepared to deal with the growing pains from rookie quarterback DeShone Kizer, who threw three interceptions in a 24-10 loss at the Baltimore Ravens last week before leaving the game with a migraine. "This guy is a young quarterback," Browns coach Hue Jackson told reporters. "I appreciate and I have the same expectation that you do, that every ball that is open he’ll throw it straight and he’ll throw every ball with pinpoint accuracy and there will be no issues. This is his second game in the NFL. ... The sky is not falling down by any stretch of the imagination. This guy is everything I think he is."

TV: 1 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Browns -1.5. O/U: 41

ABOUT THE BROWNS (0-2): Kizer will be without one of his main weapons in wide receiver Corey Coleman, who was placed on injured reserve after suffering a broken bone in his right hand for the second straight season. Cleveland also plans to be without No. 1 overall pick Myles Garrett (ankle), who has yet to make his debut but did some light practicing this week. The Browns could use more production from the rushing game, and leading rusher Isaiah Crowell (70 yards on 27 carries) met with Jackson this week to discuss his workload.

ABOUT THE COLTS (0-2): Indianapolis made a trade to bring in quarterback Jacoby Brissett from the New England Patriots on the eve of the regular season and will give him his second straight start on Sunday. Brissett went 20-of-37 for 216 yards and an interception in a 16-13 overtime loss to the Arizona Cardinals but impressed his teammates and coaching staff. "He’s got great poise," Pagano told reporters. "(He) made great decisions. Hung in there. He stands tall in the pocket. He’s tough as damn nails. He could extend some plays. It’s like he’s been there for a long, long time, which is encouraging."

EXTRA POINTS

1. Colts CB Vontae Davis (hamstring) is practicing this week and could make his season debut.

2. Indianapolis WR Donte Moncrief has just three receptions on 11 targets for 68 yards.

3. Cleveland LB Jamie Collins (concussion) did not practice this week and is unlikely to play on Sunday.

PREDICTION: Colts 21, Browns 17

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Trends - Cleveland at Indianapolis

ATS Trends

Cleveland

Browns are 19-6-1 ATS in their last 26 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Browns are 5-16-1 ATS in their last 22 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game. Browns are 6-20 ATS in their last 26 games following a straight up loss. Browns are 6-21-1 ATS in their last 28 games overall. Browns are 2-7-1 ATS in their last 10 vs. AFC. Browns are 1-5 ATS vs. a team with a losing record. Browns are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games after scoring less than 15 points in their previous game. Browns are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS loss. Browns are 0-8 ATS in their last 8 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game. Browns are 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games. Browns are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games on fieldturf.

Indianapolis

Colts are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games after scoring less than 15 points in their previous game. Colts are 25-8 ATS vs. a team with a losing record. Colts are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games in Week 3. Colts are 28-10 ATS in their last 38 games following a straight up loss. Colts are 17-8 ATS in their last 25 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Colts are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games in September. Colts are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Colts are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 vs. AFC. Colts are 1-6-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS win.

OU Trends

Cleveland

Over is 4-0 in Browns last 4 games in Week 3. Under is 7-1 in Browns last 8 games following a straight up loss. Under is 6-1 in Browns last 7 games following a ATS loss. Under is 5-1 in Browns last 6 games after scoring less than 15 points in their previous game. Under is 8-2 in Browns last 10 games overall. Under is 4-1 in Browns last 5 games on fieldturf. Over is 6-2 in Browns last 8 road games. Under is 6-2 in Browns last 8 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game. Under is 6-2 in Browns last 8 vs. AFC. Over is 8-3 in Browns last 11 games in September.

Indianapolis

Under is 6-0 in Colts last 6 home games. Under is 4-0 in Colts last 4 games on fieldturf. Under is 5-0 in Colts last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Under is 6-0 in Colts last 6 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Colts last 5 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Colts last 5 games following a ATS win. Under is 5-2 in Colts last 7 vs. AFC. Over is 13-6 in Colts last 19 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.

Head to Head

• Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.
• Browns are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.

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When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, September 24, 2017
Where: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts


Preview: Texans at Patriots

Gracenote
Sep 21, 2017

It took one week for Tom Brady to soothe concerns that he may be in decline after turning 40, but a quarterback's age will be among the main storylines when the New England Patriots host the Houston Texans on Sunday afternoon. Texans rookie Deshaun Watson will be under the microscope when he makes his second career start against the reigning Super Bowl champs.

Watson's learning curve was accelerated when he replaced Tom Savage in the second half of the season opener and now he finds himself matched up against the only quarterback in history to win five Super Bowl rings. "I'm young. I'm new to the league. I'm a rookie," said Watson, who led Houston to a 13-9 win at Cincinnati in his first start on Sept. 14. "There's a lot I have to see and a lot I have to experience. So, you just have to take it one snap at a time. You take the opportunity as it comes and experience it." The Texans have dropped six in a row to New England, which rebounded from a rare home loss in the season opener with a 30-16 romp last week at New Orleans behind 447 yards passing and three touchdowns from Brady. "We played them in the playoffs last year. It probably wasn't our best game," noted Brady of Houston. "They gave us a lot of challenges and we're going to have to deal with them as best as we possibly can. It's a tough team to face."

TV: 1 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Patriots -13.5. O/U: 44

ABOUT THE TEXANS (1-1): Watson, who led Clemson over Alabama in the national championship game in January, finished 15 of 24 for a pedestrian 125 yards in his first start, but he also showed off another dimension he offers by scoring on a 49-yard run versus the Bengals. Expect Houston to lean heavily on the running back tandem of Lamar Miller and rookie D'Onta Foreman, who combined for 101 yards on 30 carries against Cincinnati. DeAndre Hopkins is the top target in the passing attack with seven catches in each game, but the onus will be on J.J. Watt and the defense to slow the Patriots. The Texans allowed 61 points in two losses at New England last season, but they intercepted Brady twice and sacked him twice in a 34-16 playoff defeat.

ABOUT THE PATRIOTS: (1-1): Brady had the league's lowest passer rating after a humbling 42-27 setback to Kansas City in the season opener, but he bounced back by throwing all three of his scoring passes in the first quarter at New Orleans last week. Star tight end Rob Gronkowski re-emerged with six receptions for 116 yards and a touchdown but he also suffered a groin injury that kept him out of Wednesday's practice -- an ominous sign for an already depleted receiving corps. Wideout Danny Amendola, who missed last week's game due to a concussion, was back at practice Wednesday to help a passing game that got eight catches from running back James White against the Saints. New England's defense has been gouged for 700 yards passing.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Patriots coach Bill Belichick is 8-0 at home against rookie quarterbacks.

2. Watt, who has an NFL-best 76 sacks since 2011, missed both meetings last year following surgery.

3. Gronkowski needs one scoring pass to become the fifth player in history with 70 TD receptions in 100 games or fewer.

PREDICTION: Patriots 27, Texans 19

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Trends - Houston at New England

ATS Trends

Houston

Texans are 13-3-1 ATS in their last 17 games after scoring less than 15 points in their previous game. Texans are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 road games. Texans are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 vs. AFC. Texans are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games overall. Texans are 5-15-1 ATS in their last 21 games after accumulating more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game. Texans are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games in Week 3. Texans are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS win. Texans are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win. Texans are 0-7 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.

New England

Patriots are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS win. Patriots are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win of more than 14 points. Patriots are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game. Patriots are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games on fieldturf. Patriots are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games in September. Patriots are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game. Patriots are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 vs. AFC. Patriots are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games in Week 3. Patriots are 18-6-2 ATS in their last 26 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game. Patriots are 21-8-2 ATS in their last 31 games following a straight up win. Patriots are 26-10-2 ATS in their last 38 home games. Patriots are 18-7-1 ATS in their last 26 games after scoring more than 30 points in their previous game. Patriots are 18-7-1 ATS in their last 26 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Patriots are 33-16-2 ATS in their last 51 games overall. Patriots are 78-38-2 ATS in their last 118 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.

OU Trends

Houston

Under is 6-0-1 in Texans last 7 games in September. Over is 5-0 in Texans last 5 games following a ATS win. Under is 5-0 in Texans last 5 games after scoring less than 15 points in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Texans last 5 road games. Under is 5-2 in Texans last 7 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game. Under is 5-2 in Texans last 7 games after accumulating less than 150 yards passing in their previous game. Over is 5-2 in Texans last 7 games after accumulating more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 7-3 in Texans last 10 games overall.

New England

Over is 6-0 in Patriots last 6 games overall. Over is 4-0 in Patriots last 4 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game. Over is 4-0 in Patriots last 4 games following a straight up win. Over is 6-0 in Patriots last 6 games following a straight up win of more than 14 points. Over is 4-0 in Patriots last 4 vs. AFC. Over is 4-0 in Patriots last 4 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 5-1 in Patriots last 6 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game. Over is 5-2 in Patriots last 7 games in September. Over is 45-18 in Patriots last 63 games after scoring more than 30 points in their previous game. Over is 62-28 in Patriots last 90 games on fieldturf. Over is 48-23 in Patriots last 71 games following a ATS win. Over is 47-23 in Patriots last 70 home games.

Head to Head

• Home team is 7-1-1 ATS in their last 9 meetings.
• Favorite is 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 meetings.
• Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in New England.
• Over is 7-2 in the last 9 meetings.
• Texans are 1-6-1 ATS in their last 8 meetings.
• Texans are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 meetings in New England.

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When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, September 24, 2017
Where: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania


Preview: Giants at Eagles

Gracenote
Sep 22, 2017

The Philadelphia Eagles are relying heavily on their aerial game in lieu of a non-existent running attack while the New York Giants have yet to get either option off the ground this season. Second-year quarterback Carson Wentz and the Eagles look to add to the Giants' woeful start to the season on Sunday when the NFL East rivals meet at Lincoln Financial Field.

Philadelphia coach Doug Pederson's pass-happy approach has led to a one-sided plan of attack, with the team throwing the ball 85 times compared to just 41 rushes. "That is not a balance for success," Pederson said after the Eagles' 27-20 setback to Kansas City last week. "By no means do you want to do that at all." Ben McAdoo hasn't seen any semblance of success this season, so much so that the New York coach once again floated the idea of giving up play-calling responsibilities. "Yeah, we can't keep doing the same thing over and over again. That's insanity. It's not working," said McAdoo, who has seen his team score an NFL second-worst 13 points and total a league-low 97 yards rushing in the two games combined this season.

TV: 1 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Eagles -6. O/U: 43

ABOUT THE GIANTS (0-2): Eli Manning didn't take issue with McAdoo citing "sloppy quarterback play" as one of the reasons New York limped to a 24-10 setback to Detroit on Monday. "Hey, you lose games, you only score 10 points, you deserve criticism," the two-time Super Bowl winning quarterback - who committed a costly delay-of-game penalty near the goal line - told local radio station WFAN. There's plenty of blame to go around with the Giants, as offseason acquisition Brandon Marshall had a key drop and has just two catches this season while left tackle Ereck Flowers was abused by the Lions for three sacks. Odell Beckham Jr. reeled in four of five targets for 36 yards on Monday as he works his way back from an ankle injury, although the fourth-year pro torched Philadelphia to the tune of 15 receptions for 196 yards and two scores in a pair of meetings last season.

ABOUT THE EAGLES (1-1): Wentz (NFL fourth-best 640 yards passing) has re-established chemistry with tight end Zach Ertz (league third-best 190 receiving yards), but Philadelphia's rushing attack hasn't gotten off the ground with the running backs averaging just 3.1 yards per carry. Last season's NFL rushing touchdown leader, LeGarrette Blount, did not have a carry versus the Chiefs, leaving 34-year-old Darren Sproles with the majority of playing time due to the Eagles' preference for an up-tempo attack. "That's just how the game went," the 30-year-old Blount said. "... You've just got to ride the wave, and whenever your number is called, it's called."

EXTRA POINTS

1. New York's Orleans Darkwa is averaging a robust 5.2 yards per carry while fellow RB Paul Perkins is mustering a pedestrian 1.9 yards per tote.

2. Philadelphia will be without CB Ronald Darby (dislocated ankle), who held Beckham to just 38 yards receiving with two pass break-ups in the pair's last encounter while the former played with Buffalo.

3. The Giants have failed to score at least 20 points in eight straight games.

PREDICTION: Eagles 20, Giants 10

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Trends - N.Y. Giants at Philadelphia

ATS Trends

N.Y. Giants

Giants are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 150 yards passing in their previous game. Giants are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss. Giants are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss. Giants are 10-4-2 ATS in their last 16 games following a double-digit loss at home. Giants are 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Giants are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games. Giants are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Giants are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 vs. NFC. Giants are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games in September.

Philadelphia

Eagles are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games in September. Eagles are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Eagles are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 home games. Eagles are 11-5 ATS in their last 16 games in Week 3. Eagles are 2-6 ATS vs. a team with a losing record. Eagles are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.

OU Trends

N.Y. Giants

Under is 6-0 in Giants last 6 games following a ATS loss. Under is 6-0 in Giants last 6 games after scoring less than 15 points in their previous game. Under is 4-0 in Giants last 4 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 5-1 in Giants last 6 games following a straight up loss. Under is 9-2 in Giants last 11 games overall. Under is 8-2 in Giants last 10 road games. Under is 4-1 in Giants last 5 games after allowing less than 150 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Giants last 5 games in September. Under is 9-3 in Giants last 12 vs. NFC. Under is 17-8 in Giants last 25 games on grass.

Philadelphia

Under is 6-1 in Eagles last 7 games in Week 3. Over is 5-1 in Eagles last 6 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game. Over is 8-2 in Eagles last 10 vs. NFC East. Over is 21-6 in Eagles last 27 vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 7-2 in Eagles last 9 games in September. Under is 6-2 in Eagles last 8 home games. Over is 6-2 in Eagles last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Over is 28-11 in Eagles last 39 games following a ATS loss. Over is 5-2 in Eagles last 7 games overall. Under is 5-2 in Eagles last 7 vs. NFC. Over is 19-9 in Eagles last 28 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game. Over is 45-22 in Eagles last 67 games following a straight up loss.

Head to Head

• Under is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings in Philadelphia.
• Favorite is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings.
• Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
• Giants are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings in Philadelphia.
• Giants are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 meetings.

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When: 9:30 AM ET, Sunday, September 24, 2017
Where: Wembley Stadium, London


Preview: Ravens vs. Jaguars

Gracenote
Sep 22, 2017

The Baltimore Ravens' blitzing defense looks to rattle Blake Bortles and the Jacksonville Jaguars when the two teams meet at Wembley Stadium in London on Sunday. Baltimore has notched four interceptions in each of its two games while allowing a total of 10 points on the way to a 2-0 record.


Jacksonville has also been led by its defense but the group that registered 10 sacks in its stunning season-opening win at Houston was limited to just one last time out in a 37-16 loss against Tennessee. The Jaguars were once again left to ponder their quarterback situation as Bortles threw two interceptions and lost a fumble and Jacksonville didn't score a touchdown until midway through the fourth quarter when the game was out of reach. The Ravens will apply plenty of pressure of their own as linebacker Terrell Suggs has three of their eight sacks on the season. While this will be Jacksonville's fifth straight year playing a game in London, it is the first for Baltimore.
TV: 9:30 a.m. ET. Livestream by on Yahoo.com. LINE: Ravens -3.5. O/U: 39.

ABOUT THE RAVENS (2-0): The Ravens, who are already without running back Danny Woodhead (hamstring), list Terrance West as questionable with a soft tissue injury. That could pose a problem for Baltimore, which has made an effort to run the ball and enters the contest ranked second in the league with 74 rushing attempts and tied for third with 293 yards on the ground. Joe Flacco has three touchdown passes and has completed 34 of 51 throws for 338 yards, but the Ravens' deep threats (Mike Wallace and Breshad Perriman) have been non-existent thus far, combining for three catches for just 20 yards receiving.
ABOUT THE JAGUARS (1-1): Rookie Leonard Fournette ranks fifth in the league with 140 rushing yards and has scored a touchdown in both games. His success is paramount to Doug Marrone's offensive designs as the Jaguars try to rein in the turnover-plagued Bortles, who threw the ball a career-low 21 times in the win against the Texans. "However, we can find ways to win, if it's throwing it 50 times or five times, I'm more than willing to do that and fine with it," Bortles said. "It's not, 'I'm mad because we're not throwing the ball enough.' It's not that. I couldn't care less."


EXTRA POINTS
1. The Ravens defeated the Jaguars 19-17 last season on a 54-yard field goal by Justin Tucker with just over a minute left to play.
2. Jaguars RB T.J. Yeldon has missed the last two games due to a hamstring injury and is questionable for Sunday.
3. Jaguars CB Jalen Ramsey is still nursing an ankle injury, but while he hasn't practiced in two weeks, he did play against the Titans.

PREDICTION: Ravens 20, Jaguars 17

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Trends - Baltimore vs Jacksonville

ATS Trends

Baltimore

Ravens are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games on grass. Ravens are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win. Ravens are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games in September. Ravens are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 vs. AFC. Ravens are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game. Ravens are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game. Ravens are 4-9-1 ATS in their last 14 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game. Ravens are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games in Week 3.

Jacksonville

Jaguars are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Jaguars are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. AFC. Jaguars are 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing more than 30 points in their previous game. Jaguars are 19-43-2 ATS in their last 64 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game. Jaguars are 5-12-1 ATS in their last 18 games after allowing more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game. Jaguars are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games in Week 3. Jaguars are 7-19 ATS in their last 26 games in September. Jaguars are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games on grass.

OU Trends

Baltimore

Under is 4-1 in Ravens last 5 games in September. Under is 10-3 in Ravens last 13 games following a ATS win. Over is 5-2 in Ravens last 7 games in Week 3.

Jacksonville

Over is 4-1 in Jaguars last 5 games on grass. Over is 4-1 in Jaguars last 5 games following a double-digit loss at home. Over is 4-1 in Jaguars last 5 games following a straight up loss. Over is 9-3 in Jaguars last 12 games in September. Over is 9-4 in Jaguars last 13 games following a ATS loss.

Head to Head

• Under is 5-0-1 in the last 6 meetings.
• Underdog is 4-0 ATS in their last 4 meetings.
• Under is 5-1-1 in the last 7 meetings in Jacksonville.
• Home team is 6-2-1 ATS in their last 9 meetings.
• Ravens are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 meetings.
• Ravens are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 meetings in Jacksonville.

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When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, September 24, 2017
Where: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina


Preview: Saints at Panthers

Gracenote
Sep 22, 2017

The Carolina Panthers have been dominant defensively through two games, but they’ll get a tougher test when they host the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. The Saints have struggled to an 0-2 start but still boast one of the league’s most productive offenses.


New Orleans ranks third in the NFL in total offense (386.5 yards per game), but the defense has been abysmal, allowing an average of 512.5 yards in losses to Minnesota and New England. "These guys are grown men, and they understand the sense of urgency we have to play with and we have to practice with now starting with two losses," New Orleans coach Sean Payton told reporters. The Panthers have been the opposite, as they’ve allowed a single field goal in each of their first two games and lead the league in total defense (196.5) but have been slow to get going offensively. The Panthers have controlled the series in recent years, winning four of the last five meetings.
TV: 1 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Panthers -5.5. O/U: 46.5


ABOUT THE SAINTS (0-2): New Orleans’ slow start certainly can’t be pinned on Drew Brees, who has passed for 647 yards and three touchdowns without an interception. The Saints need to give Brees more help on the ground, however, as they’ve totaled only 141 rushing yards in two games. The defense not only has struggled to stop both the run and the pass, but the Saints also have failed to force a single turnover thus far.
ABOUT THE PANTHERS (2-0): Carolina’s defense has been outstanding across the board, ranking second against the pass and sixth versus the run while leading the league in total defense and scoring defense. Cam Newton and the offense have yet to break 300 total yards, though, and managed only 255 in a 9-3 win over Buffalo last week. The Panthers will be without one of Newton’s favorite targets for several weeks with tight end Greg Olsen suffering a broken foot last week.


EXTRA POINTS
1. Panthers RB Jonathan Stewart needs 104 yards to surpass DeAngelo Williams (6,846) as the franchise’s all-time leading rusher.
2. Saints TE Coby Fleener has caught a touchdown pass in three consecutive games against the Panthers and two straight overall.
3. Carolina DE Mario Addison has recorded a sack in five straight home contests.


PREDICTION: Panthers 23, Saints 17

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Trends - New Orleans at Carolina

ATS Trends

New Orleans

Saints are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Saints are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing more than 30 points in their previous game. Saints are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game. Saints are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games on grass. Saints are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 road games. Saints are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 vs. NFC South. Saints are 10-3 ATS in their last 13 games following a straight up loss of more than 14 points. Saints are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 vs. NFC. Saints are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game. Saints are 36-17-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Saints are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games in September.

Carolina

Panthers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS loss. Panthers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Panthers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games on grass. Panthers are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Panthers are 2-6-1 ATS in their last 9 games following a straight up win. Panthers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games. Panthers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games in Week 3. Panthers are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Panthers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after scoring less than 15 points in their previous game. Panthers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game. Panthers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 vs. NFC South. Panthers are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 250 total yards in their previous game.

OU Trends

New Orleans

Over is 5-0 in Saints last 5 games overall. Over is 4-0 in Saints last 4 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game. Over is 4-0 in Saints last 4 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game. Over is 4-0 in Saints last 4 vs. NFC. Over is 4-0 in Saints last 4 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game. Over is 5-0 in Saints last 5 games following a straight up loss of more than 14 points. Over is 5-1 in Saints last 6 games in September. Over is 4-1 in Saints last 5 games after allowing more than 30 points in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Saints last 5 games following a straight up loss. Under is 7-2 in Saints last 9 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 3-1-1 in Saints last 5 games following a double-digit loss at home. Over is 8-3 in Saints last 11 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game. Over is 7-3 in Saints last 10 games following a ATS loss. Over is 7-3 in Saints last 10 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.

Carolina

Under is 5-0-1 in Panthers last 6 games overall. Under is 4-0-1 in Panthers last 5 home games. Under is 5-0-1 in Panthers last 6 games on grass. Under is 3-0-1 in Panthers last 4 vs. NFC. Over is 7-1 in Panthers last 8 games after allowing less than 250 total yards in their previous game. Under is 5-1-1 in Panthers last 7 games following a straight up win. Under is 4-1-1 in Panthers last 6 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Panthers last 5 games following a ATS loss. Under is 7-2 in Panthers last 9 games in Week 3. Under is 3-1-1 in Panthers last 5 vs. NFC South. Over is 18-7-2 in Panthers last 27 games after scoring less than 15 points in their previous game. Over is 5-2-1 in Panthers last 8 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game. Under is 17-7 in Panthers last 24 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Over is 11-5-1 in Panthers last 17 vs. a team with a losing record.

Head to Head

• Saints are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 meetings.
• Underdog is 5-0 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
• Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
• Under is 11-3 in the last 14 meetings in Carolina.
• Road team is 22-9 ATS in their last 31 meetings.