Following one of the most injury-plagued weeks in NFL history, the New York Giants were in need of a new starting running back. They found one on Tuesday, signing veteran Devonta Freeman. Saquon Barkley Injury In the Giants’ game against the Chicago Bears in Week 2, young star Saquon Barkley went down with an injury. We later found out that Barkley tore his ACL, ending his 2020 campaign with just 34 rushing yards. While Saquon has had some past injuries, this appears to be his first knee injury. He had an ankle sprain last season that hindered him. Barkley had…
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Wow. There was so much that happened in Week 2 that freaking out and taking things to the extreme for this article isn’t even a challenge. What is challenging, however, will be to limit ourselves on this “Overreaction Monday.” However, we’ll do our best. If you want a refresher of what this weekly article is, check out Week 1. In short, I hate mainstream sports media and how they overreact to create stories that generate shares and clicks. This is me mocking them, as the majority of the arguments will have zero depth. However, they will still have at least…
After both suffering Week 1 losses, the Carolina Panthers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers will face off in this divisional battle. The odds are considering the Buccaneers to be heavy home favorites, making this spread one of the more interesting NFL picks of the week. Panthers vs Buccaneers Odds and Info All odds taken from Bovada Sportsbook. Opening Lines: TB -8.0, O/U 48.5Moneyline: CAR: (+310) | TB: (-390)Spread: CAR: +9.5 (-120) | TB: -9.5 (+100)Total: 47.5 – Over: (-110) | Under: (-110)Location: Raymond James Stadium — Tampa, FLStart Time: 1 p.m. ESTCoverage: FOX Panthers vs Buccaneers Overview The Carolina offense came to play in Week 1, using the new…
In the biggest surprise of Week 1, the Jacksonville Jaguars are coming off an upset win to take on the Tennessee Titans, as they battle for the top seed in the AFC South. Sure, it’s early, but we may as well make this the narrative. NFL odds for Week 2 are viewing the Titans as the clear home favorites, making them one of the more popular NFL picks of Week 2. Jaguars vs Titans NFL Odds Week 2 and Info All odds taken from Bovada Sportsbook Opening Lines: TEN -11.0, O/U 43.5Moneyline: JAX: (+310) | TEN: (-390)Spread: JAX: +8.5 (-110) | TEN: -8.5…
In a Week 2 divisional battle, we have the Detroit Lions headed to an empty Lambeau Field to take on the Green Bay Packers. Both teams suffered their share of injuries during the first week, but it’s the Packers that are clear home favorites in the NFL odds, after a dominant showing last game, making them one of the more popular NFL picks of the week. Lions vs Packers NFL Odds and Info | NFL Picks All odds taken from Bovada Sportsbook. Opening Lines: GB -6.0, O/U 46.0Moneyline: DET: (+225) | GB: (-275)Spread: DET: +6 (-105) | GB: -6 (-115)Total: 49.5 – Over: (-110) |…
The Week 2 fantasy football rankings below have both PPR and half PPR scoring settings to choose from. If you play in a standard scoring league, I’ll try not to judge you. Simply ask me on Twitter here for any standard scoring questions you may have. More Articles 3 RBs Colts Could Add to Replace Marlon Mack NFL Week 1 Overreaction Monday Packers vs. Vikings Week 1 Betting Preview Allen Robinson Fantasy Breakdown
Let me start by telling you not to take anything you read too seriously…ever. Around 90 percent of the sports talk you will hear and read on the Monday following NFL games will be overreactions to get clicks, move the needle and say any other kind of hot takes to really get the juices flowing. The same is true today in NFL Week 1. I personally hate mainstream media networks across the board. They report on certain topics, in a specific way, to get clicks. Hell, I personally have been told to write things that are not true, simply to…
In the first of two Monday Night Football games, the Pittsburgh Steelers travel to take on the New York Giants. These are two very different teams, with the Steelers appearing as the experienced, steady squad, while the Giants are inexperienced with a lot of young potential. Which will prevail on Monday night? The following will find the best NFL odds for Steelers vs. Giants, give you some betting trends and offer the best NFL picks available to make. Steelers vs. Giants NFL Odds and Info Opening Lines: PIT -3.5, O/U 46.5Moneyline: PIT: (-250) | NYG: (+205)Spread: PIT: -5.5 (-115) | NYG: +5.5 (-105)Total: 46.5 – Over:…
The competitive NFC North starts the season with two divisional matchups. At the top of the division, the Green Bay Packers cross the border to take on the Minnesota Vikings. It is expected to be a great game, with the NFL odds and being close, as well as many of the NFL picks around the industry for Packers vs. Vikings. Will Aaron Rodgers start the season with a bang, or will the Vikings overcome their team’s losses to get a big Week 1 win? The following will find the best NFL odds for Packers vs. Vikings, give you some betting…
Football is back, which means NFL DFS is back! Let’s start the season off right and take down a GPP this Sunday. To do so, we will need to navigate this tricky lineup construction. Luckily, NFL Week 1 offers us a lot of value plays on DraftKings. Let’s reach into the NFL DFS bargain bin to find the best cheap plays of the DraftKings main slate for Week 1. Nailing these cheap players allows us to spend up for the reliable players. NFL DFS Bargains Let’s establish the parameters for what is a “bargain” play on DraftKings for this week…