50* Powerhouse Play on Bengals/Rams under47½ -109

The winless Bengals (0-7) may very well be the worst team in the NFL. Saturday, they’ll have a chance to claim their first victory when they visit the Rams (4-3) in Los Angeles. The over/under is set at 47.5 points.

Cincinnati hasn’t been able to score more than 17 points over the past two weeks as they fell to the Ravens and then Jaguars. The Bengals have also failed to score more than 23 points in any contest this season.

On average, the Bengals are scoring 16 points per game on 327 yards of offense while allowing 27 points per game on 439 yards.

The biggest issue for Cincinnati’s offense is the lack of a running game. As the Bengals’ leading back, Joe Mixon has averaged just three yards per carry on his way to 254 yards and zero touchdowns through seven games.

An upgraded Rams defense held the Falcons to just 10 points in last week’s victory. That was a very welcome win after dropping three straight to the Bucs, Seahawks, and 49ers.

On average, the Rams are scoring 27 points per game on 385 yards of offense while allowing 23 points per game on 346 yards.

Quarterback Jared Goff has taken a step back from last season’s Super Bowl year. While completing 61.8% of his passes, Goff has thrown for 1,995 yards with nine touchdowns and seven picks.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Jets +10 -115

Two familiar opponents are set for a Monday Night Football brawl as the undefeated Patriots (6-0) go on the road to take on the Jets (1-4).

The double-digit favorite Pats are yet to drop a contest, but they’ve also played one of the easiest schedules in the NFL through six weeks of play. New England has had the pleasure of playing the likes of Miami, Washington, and the Giants thus far.

While it’s taken the Patriots offense awhile to get going, the defense has been dominant throughout the season. On average, New England is scoring 32 points per game on 399 yards of offense while allowing an NFL-lowest eight points per game on 260 yards.

After throwing for only 150 yards against Buffalo, quarterback Tom Brady has bounced back with 348 yards against the Redskins and 334 yards against the Giants. On the season, Brady has thrown for 1,743 yards with 10 touchdowns and three picks.

The Jets have only been better than Miami in the AFC East, but they’re coming off their first win of the season on Sam Darnold’s return and their best offensive performance of the year.

On average, New York is scoring 13 points per game on 250 yards of offense while allowing 25 points per game on 369 yards.

Although New England won a Week 3 matchup between these teams by a score of 30-14, Darnold was out of the game with mono. Now, the Jets will have their starter under center after going 23 of 32 for 338 yards, two TDs, and a pick against Dallas last week.

50* Powerhouse Play on Raiders/Packers over46½ -114

The Raiders (3-2) have been a pleasant surprise in the AFC West, but they face a tough task this afternoon as they go into Green Bay to face the Packers (5-1). The over/under is set at 46.5 points.

Oakland is coming off a bye week after winning two straight over Indianapolis and Chicago, the latter of which was played in London. On average, the Raiders are scoring 21 points per game on 357 yards of offense while allowing 25 points per game on 368 yards.

Quarterback Derek Carr has thrown for 1,117 yards with six touchdowns and three interceptions. Running back Josh Jacobs had his biggest game of the season against the Bears by rushing for 123 yards. On the season, Jacobs has 430 yards and four TDs.

Only a loss to Philly has kept the Pack from remaining perfect. With 34 and 23-point performances, Green Bay last defeated the Cowboys and Lions.

On average, the Packers are scoring 24 points on 370 yards of offense while allowing 19 points per game on 384 yards.

After a slow start, Aaron Rodgers has come on strong. On the season, Rodgers has thrown for 1,590 yards, eight touchdowns, and two interceptions. Most recently, Rodgers threw for 283 yards against the Detroit.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Jaguars/Bengals under44½ -110

With a combined record of 2-10, the Jaguars (2-4) and winless Bengals (0-6) are set to go head to head in Cincinnati on Sunday afternoon. The over/under is set at 44.5 points.

Jacksonville has shown flashes of offensive prowess with Gardner Minshew leading the team, but they’ve failed to score more than 27 points in any game this year. Most recently, the Jags were held to six points by a good New Orleans defense.

On average, Jacksonville is scoring 20 points per game on 380 yards of offense while allowing 22 points on 392 yards.

Minshew has thrown for 1,442 yards with nine touchdowns and two interceptions, but much of Jacksonville’s big-play ability comes down to whether or not Minshew can find DJ Charke Jr. On 30 catches, Charke Jr. has 528 yards and five touchdowns with 11 big plays.

The Bengals have been nothing short of dreadful this year. Sitting last in the AFC North, Cincinnati has yet to score more than 23 points in any game.

On average, the Bengals are scoring 16 points per game on 331 yards of offense while allowing 27 points per game on 434 yards.

With just 56.5 yards rushing per game, the Cincinnati offense doesn’t scare anyone. The Bengals running game only has two touchdowns on the year, both of which came from quarterback Andy Dalton.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Lions +4 -110

As a favorite in the NFC, the Packers (4-1) will be aiming to defend their home field as they host the Lions (2-1-1) in Green Bay this evening.

Detroit, who is coming off a bye week, only lost by four to a strong Kansas City team. Before that, the Lions took down the Chargers and Eagles in consecutive weeks. On average, Detroit is scoring 24 points per game on 401 yards of offense while allowing 24 points per game on 418 yards.

Green Bay was victorious against the Cowboys a week ago, but fell to the Eagles at home the week before. On average, the Packers are scoring 24 points per game on 354 yards of offense while allowing 19 points per game on 397 yards.

Although underdogs, the Lions have won four straight against the Packers, including last year’s 31-0 slaughter at Lambeau.

Aaron Rodgers is on a four-game streak of throwing for at least 300 yards on Monday Night Football, but he’ll be without his top target, Davonte Adams, who remains sidelined with turf toe.

Through four games, Matthew Stafford has thrown for 1,122 yards, nine touchdowns, and two picks.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Seahawks/Browns over46 -110

With just one loss so far this season, the Seahawks (4-1) will head into Cleveland to take on the  Browns (2-3) on Sunday afternoon. The over/under is set at 46 points.

It’s been an impressive start to the season for a Seattle team that’s only lost to New Orleans. The Seahawks are coming off back-to-back victories over the Cardinals and Rams, leaving them trailing only the undefeated 49ers in the NFC West.

On average, the Seahawks are scoring 27 points per game on 404 yards of offense behind the arm of MVP-candidate Russell Wilsons, while allowing 24 points per game on 363 yards.

In the first five games of the 2019 NFL season, Wilson has thrown for 1,400 yards with 12 touchdowns and zero interceptions – the first QB to do so in the Super Bowl era.

After an offseason full of hype, the Browns have failed to string together a pair of wins in the first five weeks of the season. Most recently, Cleveland was drubbed on Monday Night Football in a 31-3 loss to San Francisco.

On average, the Browns are scoring 18 points per game on 365 yards of offense while allowing 24 points per game on 379 yards.

Baker Mayfield is carrying a dreadful touchdown-to-interception ratio into this matchup. Mayfield has thrown for 1,247 yards, four touchdowns, and eight picks.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Giants/Patriots under42 -110

The NFL’s perennial powerhouse takes the stage on Thursday Night Football as the undefeated Patriots (5-0) play host to the Giants (2-3) in New England. The over/under is set at 42 points.

New York dropped the first two games of the season, but has gone 3-1 with rookie quarterback Daniel Jones under center. However, the Giants are coming off a 28-10 loss at the hands of Minnesota.

On average, the Giants are scoring 19 points per game on 379 yards of offense. Going up against a New England defense that’s allowed just 34 total points through five games, expect New York to struggle.

Thus far, Jones is 70 of 109 for 760 yards, four touchdowns, and three interceptions. And although there was hope among the Giants organization that Saquon Barkley could return for this matchup, it’s unlikely that their star running back will play.

While the Patriots haven’t played the toughest schedule in the world through five weeks of play, they did take down the otherwise undefeated Bills by a score of 16-10. On average, the Pats are scoring 31 points per game while sporting the league’s best defense, which allows just under seven points per game.

Quarterback Tom Brady is coming off a 348-yard, three-TD, one-interception game against the Redskins, but was held to just 150 yards with no touchdowns and one pick against the Bills.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Browns/49ers over47 -109

Only two NFL teams remain undefeated at this point in the season. One of those teams, the 49ers (3-0), will play host to the visiting Browns (2-2) in San Francisco on Monday Night Football. The over/under is set at 47 points.

Despite dropping games to the Titans and Rams, Cleveland is coming into to this matchup with plenty of confidence after a big 40-25 victory over the Ravens a week ago. On average, the Browns are scoring 22 points per game on 401 yards of offense while allowing 23 points per game on 360 yards.

The Browns finally got Jarvis Landry going last week, as the receiver racked up 167 yards on eight catches. Nick Chubb diced up the Baltimore defense for 165 yards and three TDs on 20 carries.

Baker Mayfield has struggled to protect the football so far this season. Through four games, Mayfield has thrown for 1,147 yards, four touchdowns, and six interceptions. However, last week was his best performance of the young season, as he threw for 342 yards with one TD and one pick.

While the 49ers have remained unbeaten through three weeks of play, all three wins have come against teams with losing records. On average, San Francisco is scoring 32 points per game on 426 yards of offense while allowing 18 points per game on 301 yards.

While Jimmy Garoppolo has been getting his feet under him, the Niners have scored a low of 24 points and a high of 41. On the year, Garoppolo has thrown for 739 yards, five touchdowns, and four picks while completing 69% of his passes.

San Francisco comes in as the second-highest scoring offense in the NFL, on average.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Titans -2 -110

The Buffalo Bills (3-1) will put their strong defense to the test on the road as they go into Tennessee to take on the Titans (2-2).

In the AFC South, every team owns a record of 2-2, so this matchup gives Tennessee the chance to stay in the race. The Titans are coming off a 24-10 victory over Atlanta after dropping back-to-back games against Indianapolis and Jacksonville.

The AFC East looks like a two-team race between Buffalo and the undefeated Patriots, as the Jets and Dolphins are both winless. New England edged out the Bills last week in a hard-fought 16-10 contest.

On average, the Bills are scoring just 19 points per game on 404 yards of offense while allowing 16 points per game on 290 yards. Meanwhile, the Titans are scoring 23 points per game on 352 yards of offense while allowing 16 points per game on 361 yards.

The difference in this contest could be the quarterback play. For Buffalo, Josh Allen is expected to play after being cleared from concussion protocol. On the season, Allen has thrown for 903 yards, three touchdowns, and six interceptions while completing just 60.3% of his passes.

For Tennessee, Marcus Mariota is completing 62.2% of his passes for 933 yards, seven touchdowns, and no interceptions so far.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Bengals/Steelers under45½ -110

With a combined record of 0-6 through the first three weeks of the NFL season, both the Cincinnati Bengals (0-3) and Pittsburgh Steelers (0-3) will feel like the season is over with a loss in this evening’s Monday Night Football offering. The over/under is set at 45.5 points.

This contest will feature two of the bottom-eight teams when it comes to scoring. While the Bengals are scoring an average of 18 points a game (25thin the NFL), the Steelers are mustering just 16.3 points per game (30thin the NFL).

The biggest issue for both of these offenses, aside from injuries, is the fact that they’ve had little to no success running the football. With 64 rushing yards per game, Pittsburgh ranks 29thin the league. With 41.7 rushing yards per game, Cincinnati ranks dead last among all teams.

Neither defense has been particularly good, as the Bengals have allowed 27.7 points a game while the Steelers are letting up 28.3 points per contest. However, it’s the inept offenses that are keeping these teams winless.

The current Steelers offense looks entirely different from the one we always expected be among the league leaders over the past several years. Without Big Ben, Antonio Brown, and Le’Veon Bell, backup quarterback Mason Rudolph leads the team. On the season, Rudolph is 24 of 46 for 286 yards, four touchdowns, and two picks.

In short, neither offense on the field this evening has given us the confidence that we’ll see a total of 46 points on the scoreboard after 60 minutes of play.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Cowboys/Saints over47 -109

Sunday Night Football features a pair of NFC heavyweights as the New Orleans Saints (2-1) get set to host the Dallas Cowboys (3-0). The over/under is set at 47 points.

Dallas has gotten off to a brilliant start, taking down two division opponents on the way to an undefeated record thus far. In each of their first three games, the Cowboys have scored at least 31 points. On average, Dallas is scoring 32 points a game on 485 yards of offense.

Defensively, the Cowboys are allowing an average of 15 points a game on 347 yards. However, the Saints should present the toughest offense Dallas has seen to this point, even with Teddy Bridgewater at quarterback.

Dak Prescott has been great through three games. Completing 74.5% of his passes, Prescott has thrown for 920 yards, nine touchdowns, and two picks. Ezekiel Elliot has gotten up to speed very quickly, having already rushed for 289 yards and a pair of TDs.

The Saints have faced a tough schedule to start the season, but they’ve won more than they’ve lost. And you can forgive New Orleans for dropping a game to the Rams after Drew Brees was injured in the middle of the contest.

Even with Brees sidelined, New Orleans was able to outscore Seattle in a 33-27 game a week ago. Bridgewater was good enough with 177 yards and two touchdowns through the air. Alvin Kamara was the MVP of the game, racking up 69 yards and a touchdown on the ground with another 92 yards and another score as a receiver.

On average, the Saints are scoring 24 points a game on 347 yards of offense while allowing 27 points on 453 yards.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Eagles/Packers under46½ -110

Thursday Night Football features two preseason favorites within the NFC as the Eagles (1-2) head into Green Bay to take on the undefeated Packers (3-0). The over/under is set at 46.5 for this matchup.

For Philadelphia, an unexpected 27-24 loss to the Lions put them under .500. With only one win, which came over lowly Washington, the Eagles are in danger of falling to 1-3 if the Pack can win at home.

Thus far, Philly is allowing 26 points per game while giving up 357 yards of offense on average. Offensively, the Eagles are racking up 375 yards a game while averaging 25 points.

Meanwhile, the Packers have won all three games against the Bears, Vikings, and Broncos while holding their opponents to a maximum of 16 points. In the season opener versus the Bears, Green Bay only gave up three points in a 10-3 victory.

While the offense has been slow to start, putting up just 19 points a game on 305 yards, the defense has been wonderful. Despite giving up 354 yards of offense, the Packers defense is only allowing 11 points per game.

The mixture of one of the league’s top defenses and a struggling Green Bay offense is too much to pass up the under in this game.

Through three games, Aaron Rodgers has thrown for just 647 yards and four touchdowns, which is mediocre by his standards. Even if Rodgers picks up the pace while the Eagles score their average, it likely won’t be enough to reach 46.5 points in the game.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Bears/Redskins over 41½ -110

Monday Night Football features a pair of NFC squads with just one win between them through two weeks of regular season play as the Chicago Bears (1-1) go into Washington D.C. to take on the Redskins (0-2). The over/under is set at 41.5 points.

The Bears started off their 2019 campaign with a 10-3 dud against the Packers before defeating the Broncos by a score of 16-14. Although Chicago is putting up just 273 yards of offense per game, the team can be happy with Trubisky’s ball security thus far.

A Chicago defense expected to be in the top tier of the NFL is allowing 316 yards per game so far, which could provide an opening for a Washington offense that’s averaging 300 yards through the air, per game.

Leading that passing attack for the Redskins is Case Keenum, who’s looked good through two weeks of the season. On the year, Keenum has thrown for 601 yards and five touchdowns without a pick. Keenum is also completing around 70% of his passes.

While the Washington offense can score points, the defense isn’t doing the team any favors. After giving up 32 points to the Eagles in the season opener, the Redskins allowed 31 points to the Cowboys at home.

On average, Washington is giving up 459 yards of offense to opposing teams, which means this matchup will give Trubisky a chance to get back to his 2018 form in which the Chicago QB threw for 3,223 yards, 24 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions.

Keep in mind that Washington has been very susceptible to big plays through the first two weeks of the season. Expect Matt Nagy to dial up some shots to Allen Robinson, Tarik Cohen, and David Montgomery.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Jets +7 -115

Although much of the NFL’s offseason hype surrounded the Cleveland Browns (0-1) and New York Jets (0-1), both teams lost their season opener. Now, the Browns and Jets are set to face off in primetime on Monday Night Football.

Cleveland kicked of 2019 with a disappointing 43-13 loss to the Tennessee Titans. The Browns only allowed 371 yards while putting up 387 yards of offense themselves, but an all-around underwhelming performance ended in a 30-point loss.

Quarterback Baker Mayfield has the worst day for Cleveland, throwing for 285 yards and touchdown but tossing three interceptions. The Browns also expected more out of star receiver Odell Beckham Jr., who caught seven balls for 71 yards.

The Jets looked poor offensively in their season opener, but lost by only a single point in a 17-16 contest against the Bills. While racking up just 243 yards of total offense, the Jets allowed Buffalo to help themselves to 382 yards, including 128 on the ground.

Jets quarterback Sam Darnold did better to protect the football, but was just 28 of 41 for 175 yards and a touchdown. Le’Veon Bell managed just 60 yards on 17 carries against a strong Bills rushing defense.

With the Browns allowing 123 yards on the ground a week ago, expect Bell to have a more prolific outing Monday night. A better performance from Bell and a repeat performance from Jamison Crowder, who caught 14 passes for 99 yards in Week 1, would allow New York to control the clock at home.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Rams -2 -109

The Saints (1-0) have gone through the entire offseason thinking about a blown pass interference call that cost them a trip to the Super Bowl. On Sunday, New Orleans will get a chance at revenge as they go into Los Angeles to take on the Rams (1-0).

A wild Monday night affair ended with the Saints overcoming the Texans with a last-second field goal. As we’ve come to expect from New Orleans, Drew Brees and the offense made this team tick. The Saints shredded the Houston defense for 518 yards of total offense.

Despite missing some throws, Brees went 32 of 43 for 370 yards, two touchdowns, and one pick through the air. Michael Thomas was one the receiving end of 10 of those completions for 123 yards. On the ground, Kamara ran for 97 yards to help the Saints earn 148 total rushing yards.

While the Saints struggled to defeat a tough opponent, most expected the Rams to have an easier go against the Carolina Panthers, who just recently lost to the Buccaneers on Thursday night. In fact, the Rams were only able to earn 352 yards of offense while giving up 366.

In the end, Los Angeles won by three points, but quarterback Jared Goff wasn’t at his best. On 23 of 39 passing, Goff threw for 186 yards, one TD, and an interception.

The Rams, who are two-point favorites at home, will have been excited to see running back Todd Gurley have success running the football. On 14 carries, Gurley rushed for 97 yards.

With a 7-1 home record last season, only two of the Rams’ home wins were by five points or fewer.

50* Powerhouse Play on Cowboys -5 -110

After jumping out to a nice lead against the Philadelphia Eagles, the Redskins (0-1) couldn’t hang on in Week 1. Sunday, the Redskins will host the Dallas Cowboys (1-0) in Washington D.C.

The NFC East could begin to take shape very quickly in 2019, as the Cowboys have a chance to hand Washington an 0-2 record in the division while jumping out to two straight wins against division opponents. Dallas defeated the New York Giants 35-17 in the season opener.

After ending his holdout days before the start of the season, running back Ezekiel Elliot was held to just 53 yards and one touchdown the ground. With a full week of preparation, expect a fuller workload and more productions for Elliot on Sunday.

The balance of the Cowboys’ offense will be scary of Dak Prescott can replicate his opening game performance. Against New York, Prescott threw for 405 yards, four touchdowns, and no picks on 25 of 32 passing.

Washington ended up allowing 436 yards of total offense, 123 yards on the ground, against the Eagles last week. A pair of long TD passes to Desean Jackson made up a big chunk of that yardage, and those plays seemed to turn the momentum of the game.

Case Keenum ended up with a nice game at QB for the Redskins. Keenum was 30 of 44 for 380 yards and three touchdowns. However, Washington only managed 28 yards rushing.

If Dallas can make Washington one-dimensional, Keenum could have pressure in his face all day.

50* Powerhouse Play on Giants +2½ -105

After kicking off the 2019 season with a win, the Buffalo Bills (1-0) will go one the road to take on the New York Giants (0-1) on Sunday afternoon.

The Bills are returning to MetLife Stadium after their comeback victory over the Jets a week ago. On the back of John Brown’s 123-yard, one-touchdown performance, Buffalo won 17-16.

Quarterback Josh Allen went 24 for 37 to rack up 254 yards and a TD, but he also threw two interceptions. In total, the Bills managed just 382 yards of offense.

Despite a 35-17 loss to the Cowboys, the Giants were able to earn 474 yards of total offense. Eli Manning did a decent job with the weapons he has, throwing for 306 yards and a touchdown on 44 attempts.

Saquon Barkley could be the difference in this matchup. On just 11 carries, Barkley ran for 120 yards. If the Giants don’t fall behind and have to rely on Manning’s arm, they’ll have a chance to control the game through Barkley with their running game.

With Allen behind center and facing a New York defense that held Ezekiel Elliot and the Cowboys to just 89 yards rushing, don’t expect the Bills to light up the scoreboard.

50* Powerhouse Play on 49ers +1 -110

In his return from injury, Jimmy Garoppolo led the San Francisco 49ers (1-0) to victory in Week 1. He’ll aim to make it two straight as the 49ers travel to Cincinnati to take on the Bengals (0-1).

Despite a 31-17 score line, Garoppolo put in a lackluster performance against the Buccaneers in the season opener. The San Francisco QB appears to be shaking off the rust, as he threw for just 166 yards with a touchdown and a pick. Garopollo was bailed out by his defense, which returned two interceptions for scores.

It was a strong effort from that 49ers defensive unit, holding Jameis Winston and the Tampa Bay offense to just 315 yards. Meanwhile, San Francisco put up 264 yards of offense themselves.

Unless the 49ers can count on pick-sixes again, they’ll need more offensive production against a Bengals team that allowed just 267 yards of total offense. Cincinnati racked up 452 yards of offense, but still fell to the Seahawks by a point.

San Francisco will need to pay close attention to the Andy Dalton-John Ross connection. Dalton was 35 of 51 for 418 yards and two touchdowns, both to Ross. On just seven catches, Ross put up 158 receiving yards in addition to those TDs.

If the Bengals defensive line, which sacked Russel Wilson four times, gets pressure on Garoppolo, it could be a long day for San Francisco. But if the 49ers quarterback can stay upright, he’s likely to improve as he gets more live action under his belt.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Bucs +7 -105

Two 0-1 teams will face off in an NFC South showdown on Thursday Night Football as the Buccaneers of Tampa Bay go on the road to take on the Carolina Panthers.

The Buccaneers opened the 2019 season with a 31-17 beating at the hands of San Francisco in a game full of turnovers. While the 49ers gave the ball up twice, Tampa Bay gave it away four times. 

The biggest of Tampa Bay’s problems was Jameis Winston’s inability to protect the football. San Francisco picked off the Bucs quarterback three times, two of which were returned for touchdowns. That allowed the 49ers to pull away in a game in which Tampa Bay had an advantage in offensive yardage.

Winston was 20 of 36 for 194 yards with a touchdown in addition to those three aforementioned interceptions. If Winston can take better care of the ball, Tampa Bay has a great chance to move the ball against a Panthers team that allowed 352 yards of offense a week ago.

After falling behind 13-0, Carolina was never able to come all the way back to catch the Rams, who won the contest 30-27. Cam Newton threw for 239 yards and a pick on 25 of 38 passing in the game.

One of the league’s best weapons, Christian McCaffrey, kept the game close for Carolina. McCaffrey led the team in both rushing, with 128 yards and two touchdowns, and receiving, with 81 yards on 10 catches.

Carolina has several key players questionable to play Thursday, including tight end Greg Olsen and defensive end Bruce Irvin.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Raiders +3 -115

The final game of NFL’s Week 1 will feature a pair of AFC West teams as the Denver Broncos travel to Oakland to take on the Raiders.

With a record of 4-12, the Raiders were the worst team in the division a year ago. Denver failed to make the playoffs for the third straight season after a 6-10 performance in 2018.

Although a shaky preseason left questions about Antonio Brown and his availability for the Raiders’ opener, Oakland head coach Jon Gruden expected to have his star receiver on the field Monday night until the team released Brown on Saturday.

The passing game was expected to improve with Brown on the roster after Oakland ranked 18thin the NFL with 234 yards per game in 2018. Now, there’s one fewer game-breaking option for quarterback Derek Carr, who threw for 4,049 yards with 19 touchdowns and 10 interceptions a year ago.

The Broncos were far from an explosive offense last season, ranking 24thin the league with 20.6 points per game. With the addition of veteran Joe Flacco to the roster, Denver figures to improve. In nine games last season, Flacco threw for 2,465 yards, 12 touchdowns, and six picks.

For a team that allowed a 22nd-best 365 yards per game in 2018, three points is a lot to lay for the Broncos on the road. With Brown absent for much of the Raiders’ preseason, his release could very well be overstated in the line for this game.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Giants +7½ -110

The New York Giants are getting more than a touchdown on the road as they travel to Dallas to take on the Cowboys in an NFC East showdown.

While the Cowboys progressed to the second round of the playoffs after taking the division crown a year ago, the Giants finished the 2018 season with a record of 5-12.

Although Dallas will have Ezekiel Elliot on the active roster for this Week 1 matchup, the star running back has only been through one padded practice in the offseason. Elliot should start, but don’t expect a full workload.

Speaking of star running backs, New York will hope to control the game through Saquon Barkley, who rushed for 1,307 yards and 11 touchdowns in his rookie campaign. Any success with Barkley on the ground will help a passing offense that ranked 11thin the NFL in 2018.

While Dallas has more talent on the roster, the offense struggled in the red zone last year. By scoring in only 52% of their red zone trips, they ranked 26thin the league in that category.

On the flip side, New York ranked 12thin red zone defense a year ago, which means Dallas could have to settle for field goals more often than not.

50* Powerhouse Play on Redskins +10½ -110

As visitors in this NFC East clash, the Washington Redskins (7-9 last season) are getting double digits against the Philadelphia Eagles (9-7 last season) in Philly this afternoon.

One reason for such a big number is surely the fact that Washington will be without seven-time Pro Bowler Trent Williams at left tackle due to a holdout. Donald Penn will replace Williams in Week 1.

Penn and the rest of the Redskins offensive line will be protecting new starting quarterback Case Keenum, who spent last season in Denver after a great season in Minnesota. In 2018, Keenum threw for 3,890 yards, 18 touchowns, and 15 interceptions. The Redskins will be hoping for Keenum to return to his 2017 self, which threw for 3,547 yards with 22 TDs and just seven picks.

Despite losing the NFC East title to Dallas, the Eagles made a playoff appearance as a Wild Card a season ago. Once again, they went into the postseason without starting quarterback Carson Wentz, who was injured in Week 14.

Wentz racked up an impressive 21/7 touchdown-to-interception ratio last year. However, he was available for just 13 games in 2017 and 11 games in 2018.

Washington will need to be successful in the running game in this matchup. With 110 yards per game on the ground a season ago, the Redskins ranked 17th. A backfield of four-time All-Pro Adrian Peterson and Derrius Guice will carry the load.

At 4.6 yards per carry allowed, the Eagles ranked 20thin the league last year. That could be the key for Washington to control large periods of this contest and keep the score close.