The San Francisco 49ers are two games out of first place. The New York Jets, whose offense resembles a float plane more than a 747, stand one game behind the New England Patriots in the AFC East.
Who knows? The Miami Dolphins may yet elude the Sports Illustrated jinx. The Indianapolis Colts are 9-0 but they're far from perfect. The Atlanta Falcons, despite back-to-back losses to the Lions and Browns, hold down a playoff spot in the NFC.
The Browns aren't the worst team in the AFC North. In fact, they've covered three straight games and are 5-4 against the spread. More than most teams, they've shown they're willing to compete each week.
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Their Ohio rival? Not so much. Cincinnati continues to fold like a poor poker player who doesn't understand what to do with 9-10 suited. Are the Bengals out of it? Of course not.
The Arizona Cardinals - losers of eight straight - are out of it. Everyone else in the NFL, though, appears to still be at the table, looking for a hit. Exciting? Or pathetic?
Doesn't matter. That's life in the NFL. Not only is a poor start easier to overcome than ever, so is an awful stretch in midseason. Throw in another quarterback, revamp the offense, surprise the opposing defensive coordinator with a few exotic calls, and you've got a shot to get back into the playoff chase.
For fans, the unpredictability leads to hair tugging on Sundays. For bettors, the same - although it's becoming clearer which teams are going to show up each week and which are happy to collect paychecks. Observing that will help decide what side of the point spread to lay the money.
The 49ers improved to 5-4 ATS with their road win over Detroit while the Jets are 6-3 versus the number after shocking New England. Don't be surprised if those teams - and Cleveland, too - end up being outstanding plays down the stretch.
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LaDainian Tomlinson and the Chargers will be racing for the number one spot in the AFC West when they throw down with the Denver Broncos. The Broncos? defense will have their toughest test of the year with the Chargers? offense averaging 33 points per game. NFL lines are up in the Sportsbook!
Who knows? The Miami Dolphins may yet elude the Sports Illustrated jinx. The Indianapolis Colts are 9-0 but they're far from perfect. The Atlanta Falcons, despite back-to-back losses to the Lions and Browns, hold down a playoff spot in the NFC.
The Browns aren't the worst team in the AFC North. In fact, they've covered three straight games and are 5-4 against the spread. More than most teams, they've shown they're willing to compete each week.
Take a look at the underdogs for this week in the Bodog Sportsbook. Week 11 NFL lines are now available!
Their Ohio rival? Not so much. Cincinnati continues to fold like a poor poker player who doesn't understand what to do with 9-10 suited. Are the Bengals out of it? Of course not.
The Arizona Cardinals - losers of eight straight - are out of it. Everyone else in the NFL, though, appears to still be at the table, looking for a hit. Exciting? Or pathetic?
Doesn't matter. That's life in the NFL. Not only is a poor start easier to overcome than ever, so is an awful stretch in midseason. Throw in another quarterback, revamp the offense, surprise the opposing defensive coordinator with a few exotic calls, and you've got a shot to get back into the playoff chase.
For fans, the unpredictability leads to hair tugging on Sundays. For bettors, the same - although it's becoming clearer which teams are going to show up each week and which are happy to collect paychecks. Observing that will help decide what side of the point spread to lay the money.
The 49ers improved to 5-4 ATS with their road win over Detroit while the Jets are 6-3 versus the number after shocking New England. Don't be surprised if those teams - and Cleveland, too - end up being outstanding plays down the stretch.
Bet On NFL Football!
LaDainian Tomlinson and the Chargers will be racing for the number one spot in the AFC West when they throw down with the Denver Broncos. The Broncos? defense will have their toughest test of the year with the Chargers? offense averaging 33 points per game. NFL lines are up in the Sportsbook!
