NFL playoff chances: Odds plunge for Steelers, Eagles, Chargers – Sporting News

on Oct 7, 2018 |

NFL playoff chances: Odds plunge for Steelers, Eagles, Chargers – Sporting News AccuScore has crunched the numbers from the first two weeks of NFL games and published updates odds for the playoffs! The Los Angeles Rams and New England Patriots lead the pack, with each having a more than 80 percent chance of making it to the playoffs. Close behind them are the New Orleans Saints and Green Bay Packers, each with an over 70 percent chance. At the opposite extreme are the Cleveland Browns, with one percent, and the Buffalo Bills, who are rated as having a zero percent chance of making the playoffs. Key Takeaways: The league is completely wide open this year as there are many teams who look very strong. The contenders are some of the same of years past but the Los Angeles Rams are stepping up big time. As the weeks go on and on, more and more people are thinking that the Eagles will...

Aaron Rodgers, Tom Brady, Drew Brees Favored to Win NFL MVP in Latest Odds – Bleacher Report

on Oct 6, 2018 |

Aaron Rodgers, Tom Brady, Drew Brees Favored to Win NFL MVP in Latest Odds – Bleacher Report OddShark’s most recent assessment of odds for the MVP race for 2017 puts Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers in first place at +350, meaning that a winning $100 bet will result in winnings of $350. New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints both score at +700. They’re followed by fellow quarterbacks Mahomes, Rogers, Goff and Cousins. Finally, we get to the first non-quarterback in OddsShark’s lineup, Todd Gurley, the running back for the LA Rams. Key Takeaways: Aaron Rodgers’ +350 odds on OddsShark mean that a winning $100 bet will yield $350 back. Rodgers’ tied runners-up are Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints and Tom Brady of the New England Patriots, at +700 each. At sixth place and +2000 odds, Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley...

How did Phillip Lindsay defy the NFL odds in Denver?

on Sep 23, 2018 |

Phillip Lindsey was just an un-drafted rookie from Colorado making big moves and the NFL has been watching. In the last two games, Lindsey has had 179 rushing yards on 29 carries. He also has had 35 receiving yards and one touchdown. Despite Lindsey’s small stature, he remains to be a great representation of balance and what is expected of these players. Big things come in small packages and Lindsey will be taking positions as a starter for the Broncos with his continued hard work. Key Takeaways: Despite being undrafted, Denver Broncos rookie Phillip Lindsay from Colorado University has been impressive in his short time with the team. Lindsay has proven to be an impressive snapper, and has the third highest rushing yard count in the NFL this year. While the 190-lb Lindsay is on the small side for his position, his fantastic core strength and balance more than make up for it....

NFL rumors: Where will ex-Cowboys WR Dez Bryant sign? Patriots? Redskins? 49ers?

on Sep 22, 2018 |

The Cowboys did not do right by Dez Bryant. Sure, he did not perform up to standards in recent years. But he is still a family man who was part of some great years for the Dallas Cowboys. He is definitely talented enough to play in the National Football League but the Cowboys made sure that his reputation was largely damaged due to the attitude issues he displayed towards the end of his tenure with them. Key Takeaways: The NFL is completely wide open for anyone to win in this current season of 2018. Dez Bryant is one of those guys that are very talented but are not the most pleasant in the locker room. Regardless of where he ends up, look for Bryant to be an impact player once he does get a job. “The former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver remains unsigned following his release by Dallas in April.” Read more:...

NFL odds, picks for Week 3: Advanced computer model loving Rams, Eagles

on Sep 21, 2018 |

If you want to bet on the NFL, this might not be the year to do it. There are a lot of good teams and there have been some major upsets to start the season. Therefore, it is really difficult to choose and it is really hard to trust computer models when they make a pick on who to bet on. With that being said, there are some computer models that make it a bit more realistic for some. Key Takeaways: Do not trust any one person telling you who is going to win for the upcoming week in any game. Do your own research even as you get second opinions from a machine or a person. The NFL is completely wide open this year and some of the underdog teams from last year look great this year. “This proprietary computer model went 176-80 last season and beat over 95 percent of CBS Office Pool players in 2016 and ’17. It also performed better than 98 percent of experts tracked by...