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Eagles 33, Rams 26
Jordan Davis turned a blocked, would-be game-winner into a walk-off TD return as Philadelphia completed a 19-point second-half comeback. It was the Eagles’ second blocked Joshua Karty kick of the quarter after Jalen Carter got a hand on one with 8:46 left. Jalen Hurts jump-started the day with a rushing TD, then threw his first three TD passes of the season after halftime, feeding A.J. Brown (6-109-1) to erase a 26-7 hole. Matthew Stafford posted 196 yards, two TDs and a pick; his strike to Kyren Williams was career TD pass No. 382, passing Matt Ryan for ninth all time. Takeaway: Philly’s live-bet profile stayed strong with defense/special teams swings plus second-half offense. How to bet on football.
Bears 31, Cowboys 14
Caleb Williams fired four TDs and Chicago forced three fourth-quarter turnovers to secure Ben Johnson’s first win. Early explosives to Rome Odunze (35-yard TD) and rookie Luther Burden III (65-yard flea-flicker TD) set the tone. Dak Prescott went 31/40 for 251 and a TD but threw two INTs before Joe Milton added a third pick on Dallas’ final drive; CeeDee Lamb exited with an ankle injury. Note: turnovers flipped a game with similar yardage into a multi-score cover. Betting NFL totals.
Buccaneers 29, Jets 27
Chase McLaughlin hit five FGs, including the 36-yard winner as time expired, after New York briefly stole the lead on Will McDonald IV’s blocked-FG TD return. Baker Mayfield (19/29, 233, 1 TD) connected with Mike Evans before Evans left with a hamstring issue. For the Jets, Tyrod Taylor (26/36, 197, 2 TD, 1 INT; team-high 48 rush yards) kept it close with Garrett Wilson hauling 10-84-1. Tampa Bay opens 3-0 for the first time since 2005. Angle: Buccaneers’ conservative red-zone approach boosted FG attempts and live-under teasers. Point spread basics.
Browns 13, Packers 10
Rookie Andre Szmyt drilled a 55-yard walk-off to snap Cleveland’s eight-game skid. Down 10-0 late third, the Browns scored 13 in the final 3:38, keyed by a Grant Delpit INT return to the 5 and Quinshon Judkins’ tying TD. Cleveland sacked Jordan Love five times; Love finished 18/25 for 183, 1/1. Lesson: Browns’ pass rush plus wind made long FGs viable and depressed GB’s explosive rate.
Chargers 23, Patriots 14
Aaron Rodgers hit Calvin Austin for the go-ahead 17-yard TD on 3rd-and-6 with 2:16 left, then the defense closed it out at the PIT 28. New England’s five turnovers, including two Rhamondre Stevenson fumbles, wasted a 369-203 yardage edge; Hunter Henry caught both Pats TDs. Rodgers moved to fourth all-time with 509 TD passes after an earlier score to DK Metcalf.
Vikings 48, Bengals 10
Minnesota’s defense scored twice on returns by Isaiah Rodgers (87-yard INT, 66-yard fumble) and the ground game rode Jordan Mason (16-116-2). Carson Wentz needed only 20 attempts (173, 2 TD). Cincinnati turned it over five times and was outscored 31-0 off miscues. Blowout script crushed Bengals props and live overs.
Colts 41, Titans 20
Daniel Jones managed efficiently (18/25, 228, 1 TD) and Jonathan Taylor powered Indy (3-0) with 102 yards and three TDs. Kenny Moore II’s early pick-six set the tone. Rookie Cam Ward (219, 1/1) couldn’t keep pace; Tennessee fell to 0-3 and 3-17 since the start of 2024. Colts continue to cover with run-game leverage. NFL betting strategies that work.
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Commanders 41, Raiders 24
With Jayden Daniels out, Marcus Mariota delivered 207 yards and a TD plus a rushing score as Washington rolled. Big plays: Jaylin Lane’s 90-yard punt TD and Jeremy McNichols’ 60-yard rush. Tre Tucker kept Las Vegas afloat with 8-145-3, but the defense surrendered 201 rushing yards. Commanders’ rush rate and explosives drove a comfortable cover.
Panthers 30, Falcons 0
Carolina pitched a shutout behind Chau Smith-Wade’s pick-six and a swarming front. Bryce Young added a rushing TD; Ryan Fitzgerald hit three FGs, including a 57-yarder. Michael Penix Jr. was benched after two INTs; Kirk Cousins finished the fourth. Panthers’ defense turned Atlanta’s long drives into empty trips.
Jaguars 17, Texans 10
Travis Etienne capped the game-winning drive with a 10-yard TD at 1:48, set up by Brian Thomas Jr.’s 46-yard catch-and-run. Antonio Johnson sealed it with the Jags’ second INT of C.J. Stroud, who otherwise hit Nico Collins for a 50-yard tying TD earlier. Jacksonville snapped a seven-game home skid to Houston. Unders cashed with both defenses limiting explosives. Line movement: read it and win.
Seahawks 44, Saints 13
Rookie Tory Horton scored twice, including a franchise-record 95-yard punt TD. Kenneth Walker III added two short scores and Sam Darnold went 14/18 for 218 and two TDs in a stress-free rout. Spencer Rattler was 28/39 for 218, 1/1; Chris Olave caught 10 for 57. Seattle dominated special teams and YAC.
49ers 16, Cardinals 15
Eddy Pineiro nailed a 35-yarder at the gun after Christian McCaffrey’s clutch catch set up the winner. Mac Jones (284, 1/1) managed the game; Kyler Murray (159, 1 TD) kept it tight but couldn’t finish a late drive. Classic Niners grind spot where moneyline and teasers outran spread sweat. How to bet straight bets.