The Philadelphia Eagles (0-1) and Cleveland Browns (1-1) will both be looking to rebound from losses as they clash in Week 2 of the NFL Preseason. Which is the best bet? Get our Browns vs Eagles prediction here.

Philadelphia fell 20-19 on the road to the NFL Preseason juggernaut that is the Baltimore Ravens. The Browns were toppled 17-15 at home by the Washington Commanders.

Oddsmakers are setting the reigning NFC champion Eagles as the team to beat in this game. The NFL odds have Philadelphia set as 3.5-point road favorites over Cleveland. All-time, the Eagles are 5-1 straight up when facing Cleveland in NFL preseason play since 1999.

Browns vs Eagles Odds

Philadelphia is being given an implied win probability of 60.6%. However, 56% of bets on the spread are backing Cleveland at +3.5 points. The total is set at 37.5 points. Four of the last six Eagles vs Browns NFL preseason games went over that total, including last year’s 21-20 Eagles triumph.

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How to Watch Browns vs Eagles

Kickoff is set for 7:30 pm ET on Thursday, August 17 at Lincoln Financial Field. The game is being broadcast live on the NFL Network.

There will be a sense of familiarity to the proceedings. Cleveland and Philadelphia held joint practices on Monday and Tuesday and things got a little chippy.

Sirianni Undecided On How Long Eagles Starters Will Play

Philadelphia head coach Nick Sirianni was avoiding the question when queried as to how much playing time he’ll be giving his starters in Week 2. He insists that’s a decision he’s still seeking to make.

One player worth watching in NFL props for this game could be Eagles running back Rashaad Penny. He was signed to replace Miles Sanders. Against the Ravens, Penny carried the ball nine times for 34 yards.

What a run by Rashaad Penny. The Eagles RB’s are looking good. pic.twitter.com/1V5bT7bbSo

— Brenden Deeg (@BrendenDeeg_) August 13, 2023

Tanner McKee saw the majority of snaps at QB facing Baltimore, but second-stringer Marcus Mariota, a veteran NFL starter, went 7-for-11 for 56 yards. Starting QB Jalen Hurts didn’t play at all.

Among those on the injury list for the Eagles are left guard Landon Dickerson (foot), linebackers Haason Reddick (thumb) and Patrick Johnson (ankle), and wide receivers Britain Covey (hamstring) and Quez Watkins (hamstring).

Thompson-Robinson Balling for Browns

Battling for a job, rookie QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson continues to be a big story for Cleveland. He’ll get the start facing Philly.

Against Washington he was completing 9 of 10 passes for 102 yards and a TD, finishing with a 102 passer rating. In the Hall of Fame Game, Thompson-Robinson went 8-for-11 for 82 yards and one touchdown. He also carried the ball six times for 36 yards.

#Browns QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson will start vs #Eagles on Thursday night and Kellen Mond will also play. Joshua Dobbs will not play

— Mary Kay Cabot (@MaryKayCabot) August 15, 2023

Most, if not all of Cleveland’s starters aren’t expected to play in this game. It will be interesting to see if the Cleveland backups on defense can handle Philly’s potent run game. The Browns defense was 32nd at stopping the run last season and ranked 31st in yards allowed before contact.

All-Pro defensive end Myles Garrett (foot) is on Cleveland’s injury list.

Browns vs Eagles Prediction

The Eagles won last year’s game by a point at Cleveland, but they’ve won and covered a 3.5-point spread in all three NFL Preseason games played at Philadelphia between these two teams since Cleveland re-entered the league in 1999. That includes a 5-0 victory in the last meeting between the two teams at Philly in 2018.

However, the Eagles are 1-7-1 SU in their last nine NFL Preseason games. Perhaps the best news for the Browns is that they’re on the road. Cleveland has dropped three in a row at home during preseason play.

Philly came ever so close to ending Baltimore’s NFL-record 25-game preseason win streak. The Eagles are the deeper club and in preseason action, when subs see significant playing time, that’s a difference maker.

Browns vs Eagles Picks: Philadelphia Eagles -3.5 (-110)

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The NFL preseason success story that is the Baltimore Ravens is well documented. But here’s a sentence you probably thought you’d never hear – the Houston Texans are becoming an NFL Preseason juggernaut.

The same Texans who were 3-13-1 last season won as many games in the preseason, going 3-0. With a 20-9 triumph over the New England Patriots in Week 1, Houston extended the club’s preseason unbeaten streak to four games. The Texans are 6-1 straight up in their last seven on the NFL Preseason schedule and are 5-point home favorites over the Miami Dolphins in Week 2.

Meanwhile, the Ravens scraped past the reigning NFC champion Philadelphia Eagles 20-19 to extend their amazing NFL Preseason win streak to 24 games. They go into Washington this week to face the Commanders as the 3.5-point road chalk.

Let’s take a look through all of the Week 2 NFL Preseason odds and pick out the best bets to be making.

NFL Preseason Week 2 Odds

The longest line of Week 2 sees Kansas City as a whopping 7-point road favorite at Arizona in the NFL odds, in a game pitting the reigning Super Bowl champions against a team many are projecting to be the worst in the league this season. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are a 1-point away chalk at the New York Jets in what is the shortest Week 2 line.

Road teams are favored in half of the 16 games. Pittsburgh and Buffalo are displaying a rarity in the NFL Preseason, showing a total for their game of 40 points.

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Ravens vs Commanders Predictions

Resting all of their regulars, Baltimore started Josh Johnson at quarterback against the Eagles. The Ravens were down 13-7. Then Justin Tucker drilled a 60-yard field goal on the last play of the first half and the rally was on. Baltimore scored the first 10 points during the second half and hung on for yet another NFL Preseason win.

(preseason) Victory Captains 😈 pic.twitter.com/r93VGWoPPH

— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) August 13, 2023

That was big news for one BetMGM bettor who needed a Ravens victory to clinch a 12-game parlay ticket worth $93,170.44. FanDuel is offering a Ravens preseason prop. You can bet Baltimore to go 3-0 in the NFL Preseason at odds of +100. If you think the Ravens will finally be tasting defeat, then wager on that outcome at a betting line of -128.

Beating the Commanders looks like a safe bet. During their preseason win streak, the Ravens are 5-0 straight up against them. That includes a 2-0 SU and against the spread record at Washington.

Ravens vs Commanders Pick: Ravens -3.5 (-110)

Dolphins vs Texans Pick

CJ Stroud may be the QB of the future for the Texans, but Davis Mills showed he can still be a presence. Stroud was just 2-of-4 for 13 yards in his NFL Preseason debut. Last year’s starter Mills came off the bench and went 9-of-12 for 99 yards and a TD.

Don’t count CJ Stroud out just yet 😏

“It feels like every first game I’ve ever had in my career has been a rainy game” pic.twitter.com/TsWlRVGiKw

— JR’s Rankings 🌰🅾️⭕️ (@jrs_rankings) August 11, 2023

The defense was the real story for the Texans. They held the Patriots to 164 yards and 3-for-12 on third-down conversion, while making three sacks.

Miami coach Mike McDaniel sat out 31 veterans in the Dolphins’ 19-3 Week 1 loss to Atlanta, so it would appear he’s more interested in determining which players will be filling out the bottom of his roster.

Dolphins vs Texans Pick: Houston Texans -5 (-110)

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The NFL preseason Week 1 schedule draws to a close on Sunday afternoon, as the Las Vegas Raiders play host to the San Francisco 49ers.

The contest is expected to mark the first game appearance by Trey Lance since the Niners quarterback suffered a season-ending injury a year go, but it remains unclear if Raiders pivot Jimmy Garoppolo will see any action against his former 49ers teammates.

San Francisco 49ers vs Las Vegas Raiders Odds

The 49ers have emerged as 4-point road favorites on the NFL preseason odds at top online sportsbooks. The Raiders lag as +150 moneyline underdogs, while the total is pegged at just 36.

Kickoff is set for 4:00pm at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, with all three game action televised on NFL Network.

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49ers vs Raiders Recent History

The 49ers enter Sunday afternoon’s contest in Sin City enjoying a four-game SU win streak against the Raiders in preseason play. These two teams last met in August action two years ago, with the 49ers rolling to an easy 34-10 win.

Overall, San Francisco has held the Raiders to just 13 total points over their past two preseason clashes. However, the 49ers have tallied just one SU win in four August road dates with the Raiders since 1999.

Recent preseason meetings between these teams have tended to be high scoring, with the total topping 40 four times during a 4-2 run for the OVER.

San Francisco 49ers Betting Outlook

All eyes have been on quarterback Trey Lance during this week’s joint practices with the Raiders. The 23-year-old has shown no ill effects from the ankle injury that ended his season last September, and took the most reps and the three passers battling for the job as Brock Purdy’s backup, including reclamation project Sam Darnold, who is expect to take over under center in the second half.

#49ers QB’s Trey Lance will play the 1st Half and Sam Darnold will play the 2nd half Vs #Raiders.

Who do you think will perform better & PREDICT THEIR STAT LINES?👀👀👀 pic.twitter.com/XDhmtYC3T2

— 49ers & NFL News 24/7 (@49ersSportsTalk) August 12, 2023

Opportunity could knock for second-year rusher Jordan Mason in Sunday’s contest. Mason emerged as one of the surprises of last year’s training camp, earning a spot on the squad as an undrafted rookie. And while he saw limited action last season, he could enjoy an extended audition on Sunday considering the injury owes that continues to dog veteran Elijah Mitchell.

Las Vegas Raiders Betting Outlook

After parting ways with Derek Carr last season, the Raiders filled the void under center with their offseason acquisition of Jimmy Garoppolo, and it would certainly add to the intrigue of this preseason opener if the Raiders elect to start Jimmy G against his former teammates. Garoppolo endured a tough season in San Francisco last year.

With Trey Lance poised to be the starter, it appeared that Jimmy G’s Niner days were numbered. However, with Lance getting injured, he briefly returned to the starter’s role before suffering a season-ending injury of his own that propelled Brock Purdy to the top of the depth chart, and heralded the end of Jimmy G’s tenure with the 49ers.

Chase Garbers is back—does this mean we won't be seeing Jimmy Garoppolo in the Las Vegas Raiders preseason? It's a safe bet if you're a gambling man, no?#RaiderNation | #NFL https://t.co/zCdiSgcFTB

— RaiderRamble.com™ (@TheRaiderRamble) August 4, 2023

Of course, Garoppolo remains an injury risk, and if the Raiders decide to keep Garoppolo off the gridiron, look for Chase Garbers to see action on Sunday. Signed as an undrafted rookie a year ago, Garbers served as Jarrett Stidham’s backup for Vegas’ final two games last season, and needs to produce in whatever preseason opportunities he has to save his job.

49ers vs Raiders Prediction

The opening game of the preseason schedule is always entertaining for fans looking to evaluate the talent further down the depth chart.

But while the 49ers are unlikely to have many starters in uniform, let alone in game action, there is plenty of competition up and down the Raiders roster that makes them appealing as betting underdogs.

The Pick: Raiders +4 (-110); OVER 36 (-110)

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The Baltimore Ravens have authored up a truly remarkable stat for the ages – they’ve won an NFL record 23 consecutive preseason games, last losing way back in 2015. Can they extend it to 24? Read on for our Eagles vs Ravens prediction here.

Their 2023 preseason campaign kicks off Saturday, as they take on the defending NFC champion Philadelphia Eagles. Anyone expecting a battle of two of the elite QBs in the league between Jalen Hurts and Lamar Jackson will be disappointed, as they’ll likely sit this one out.

Eagles vs Ravens Odds

The NFL odds have the host Ravens as 4.5-point favorites, and they’re -198 on the moneyline, an implied win probability of 66.44%. With the top gunslingers not expected to compete, the total is set at 35.5 points. Odds as of August 11th at DraftKings.

Action gets underway Saturday, August 12th at 7 pm ET from M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland. You can watch the game live on NFL Network.

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Eagles Rookie Defenders Take Center Stage

While we won’t get the awesome matchup between Hurts and Lamar, the Eagles much ballyhooed draft class will have an opportunity to shine in this one. Jalen Carter was the prized jewel of their class. Carter was taken ninth overall after slipping in the draft. There has been plenty of hype since they drafted him, as he was considered by some to be the best player that could be selected.

Jalen Carter’s freakish talent has reportedly already caused Eagles guards to “game plan” how to stop him in camp practices.

Fletcher Cox (Eagles DT) said that “you don’t see” what Jalen Carter is doing from any other rookies.

Carter’s quickness has reportedly looked… pic.twitter.com/FdvHhpYqhZ

— NFL Rookie Watch (@NFLRookieWatxh) August 9, 2023

Not to be outdone, their 30th overall pick Nolan Smith out of Georgia is another player on their defense that has praised heaped upon him. This game will also mark the debuts of both offensive and defensive coordinators for the squad in Brian Johnson and Sean Desai.

Following Hurts, the Eagles depth chart at quarterback includes Marcus Mariota, who played in 13 games for the Falcons last year. It’s then 2021 Saints’ fourth rounder Ian Book and Eagles rookie QB Tanner McKee, who they snagged in the sixth round.

Ravens Look to Continue Impressive Streak

Death, taxes, and the Baltimore Ravens winning preseason games. Despite Lamar Jackson not suiting up, the Ravens are expected to give Tyler Huntley first crack under centrr on Saturday. He has 13 games under his belt in the last two regular seasons, and also was the starter in their playoff contest against the Bengals.

Huntley has a very similar skill set to that of Lamar, and of course experience in coach Harbaugh’s system. However, he does have a new offensive coordinator in tow, with Todd Monken taking over this year.

John Harbaugh said preseason games will go a long way in determining pecking order at QB behind Lamar Jackson.

Tyler Huntley and Josh Johnson are all competing for No. 2 job.

"I would say this, all those guys have shown that they're capable of being that guy," Harbaugh said.

— Jamison Hensley (@jamisonhensley) August 10, 2023

The battle is on to be the understudy to QB1 Jackson. Josh Johnson and his several years of experience will push Huntley to be the second in command.

Eagles vs Ravens Prediction

Both of these teams will be playing mostly their backups. The Eagles have two new coordinators that will be working out the kinks.

There’s a reason Baltimore has had their ridiculously long preseason winning streak – John Harbaugh and co. are as prepared as any team. With a ton of players most fans aren’t too familiar with, selecting a team you’re familiar with winning in the preseason is the play.

Pick: Ravens Moneyline (-198)

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The Week 1 NFL preseason slate continues on Saturday, with all eyes focusing on the Jets vs Panthers tilt. These are two of the most intriguing teams heading into the 2023 season, with each squad making a major upgrade at the QB position. Which team is the best bet? Read on for our Jets vs Panthers picks.

Unfortunately, New York fans will have to wait to see Aaron Rodgers in uniform, but Carolina supporters will get their first look at number one pick Bryce Young in game action.

Jets vs Panthers Odds

Online sportsbooks are siding with Young’s Panthers in the NFL odds, listing Carolina as 3.5-point favorites, in a game with a total of 37. The Jets actually opened up as the 2.5-point chalk, but since then the line has swung wildly in the Panthers favor.

Kickoff for this preseason matchup is set for 4:00 pm ET at Bank of America Stadium, in Charlotte, NC, with NFL Network providing the coverage.

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Jets vs Panthers Public Betting

Even at the inflated number, money continues to pour in on Carolina. Per the NFL public betting trends, the Panthers are drawing 81% of the spread handle as of Friday afternoon, and 71% of the ATS money.

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Carolina Panthers Betting Analysis

The primary reason the line has moved so heavily in Carolina’s favor is the fact that they’re planning on playing their starters. That includes Young, who has been drawing rave reviews since arriving in Carolina. It’s unclear how much the 22-year-old will play on Saturday, but it sounds like a couple series is the most likely outcome.

The Panthers made plenty of moves in the offseason to bolster their skill position depth, adding the likes of Miles Sanders, Adam Thielen, DJ Chark and Hayden Hurst. Sanders won’t be in uniform against the Jets though, as he’s dealing with a groin injury.

Frank Reich says Bryce Young "has looked good.'' He gets there's a lot of attention on him. "He's checked every box he's supposed to check in training camp.''

— David Newton (@DNewtonespn) August 10, 2023

Young won’t have to worry about the Jets defensive starters on Saturday, but he shouldn’t take New York’s reserves lightly. The Jets defense was an elite unit in 2022 by nearly every metric, and has plenty of depth outside of the first team.

The biggest knock on Young is his small stature, and it will be fascinating to see how he navigates the pocket versus what should be an imposing New York defense.

Once Young exits, we should expect sophomore Matt Corral to handle the majority of the subsequent snaps. The former Ole Miss product struggled in limited preseason duty in 2022, completing only 10 of 24 passes, before suffering a Lisfranc injury that ended his season.

New York Jets Betting Analysis

The Jets offensive starters will sit on Saturday as well, paving the way for Zach Wilson to get more reps with the second team. New York was the first squad to open training camp this year, as they faced the Browns in last week’s Hall of Fame Game.

Wilson handled himself well as the starter, completing three-of-five passes for 65 yards, and leading the Jets to a pair of field goal drives. New York took a 16-7 lead into halftime, before faltering down the stretch in a 21-16 defeat. The former second overall pick has reportedly been fantastic all training camp, soaking up all the knowledge that Rodgers has to offer.

He should feel very comfortable in a starting role on Saturday, but will have his hands full against a very stout Panthers defense. Brian Burns anchors a vicious pass rush, that gave Jets linemen fits during this week’s joint practices.

.@Espngreeny is begging the Jets to get offensive line help immediately 😂 pic.twitter.com/lL1v0Ng6WV

— Get Up (@GetUpESPN) August 10, 2023

Jaycee Horn meanwhile, anchors a strong secondary unit, that should matchup well versus a bunch of second and third string wide receivers, while they’re in the game.

Jets vs Panthers Predictions

37 points is an awful lot of scoring for a preseason game. None of the first three preseason games of 2023 exceeded that number, and there’s a few reasons why this one isn’t likely to do so as well.

First of all,  growing pains are likely for Young. Number two overall pick CJ Stroud struggled in his first taste of preseason action, and we shouldn’t expect Young to light up a very strong defense coached by Robert Saleh, one of the best defensive minds in football.

Jets and Panthers 2022 Defensive DVOA Ranks

Second, when Young exits, there’s no reason to believe Corral will find much success. He’s incredibly unproven, and hasn’t faced an NFL defense in nearly a year.

On the other side of the ball, the Panthers starters gave New York’s offense a ton of trouble in joint practice this week, and that was with Rodgers primarily running the show. Expect that to continue versus the second and third stringers.

Jets vs Panthers Picks: Under 37 (-110)

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Ready or not, the Jordan Love era begins in Green Bay.

The heir to the throne vacated by Aaron Rodgers is his to assume, and we may actually see him in NFL Preseason Week 1 action when the Pack visit the Cincinnati Bengals.

Last year’s AFC Central champions definitely won’t have Joe Burrow in the lineup as he recovers from a calf injury, but there should be plenty of intriguing battles for roster spots for both sides, beginning with backup QB and so on down the line.

Action gets underway Friday (Aug 11) at 7pm ET from Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. You can watch the game live on NFL Network.

Packers vs Bengals Odds

The NFL odds have the host Bengals as 4.5-point underdogs, with Green Bay favored at -198 on the moneyline, an implied win probability of 66.44%. It must be the preseason, because the total is set at 35 points.

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Pack Leading With Love

Green Bay would love nothing more than for Love to slide into the starting pivot position as seamlessly as Rodgers did years before when the franchise was moving on from Brett Favre.

The 2020 first-round pick has thrown just 83 passes in his young career, with three TDs and three interceptions.

But there are workable pieces here that could just help the young signal caller. This includes an above-average offensive line that should be anchored by veteran David Bakhtiari, who’s been dinged up the past couple of seasons. There’s a battle at right tackle between Yosh Nijman and Zach Tom.

Jordan Love with about as perfect a throw you can make 😎pic.twitter.com/YICi5etgSQ

— Eli Berkovits (@BookOfEli_NFL) August 9, 2023

They also have a strong running game led by Aaron Jones and AJ Dillon. Coupled with a very good defense, Green Bay could be interesting, maybe even frisky, depending on how good Love is.

Week 1 would be a chance to see how he meshes with a new group of pass catchers beyond starters Christian Watson and Romeo Doubbs. That includes rookies Jayden Reed and Luke Musgrave, who’s already pencilled in as a starting tight end. Fellow tight end Tucker Craft  is questionable after suffering a knee injury in camp.

Tyler Goodson, Lew Nichols, and Patrick Taylor are all vying for the third back duties, while Sean Clifford, Danny Etling and Alex McGough are all in the running to back up Love. All should see plenty of snaps this preseason.

Bengals Prepared to Protect Burrow

Turns out, keeping Joe Burrow upright is the best way for him to dissect defenses, which is why Cincinnati went to work this offseason to build up that line. It started with a big payout to land left tackle Orlando Brown Jr from the KC Chiefs.

That originally had former first-rounder Jonah Williams seeking a trade, but with La’el Collins on the shelf due to ACL recovery, Williams has every opportunity to hulk up the right side. With center Ted Karras and RT Alex Kappa on the inside, this line should be considered a Cincy strength, which was such a weakness the last couple of years.

Joe Burrow's first appearance at camp in 13 days.

The bucket hat.
The shades.
The sleeve.
The walk.

Get all of it. Right here. #Bengals @fox19 pic.twitter.com/MvgqKepE4L

— Jeremy Rauch (@FOX19Jeremy) August 9, 2023

With the hopes they’ll never have to use their backup quarterback for  anything other than blowouts and kneel downs, there is still an intriguing battle for backup QB. The veteran in the mix is 31-year-old Trevor Siemian, who has 30 NFL starts under his belt.

He’ll be up against 27-year-old Jake Browning, who has yet to make a roster after practice squadding both in Minnesota and Cincinnati for two years each.

Packers vs Bengals Prediction

This one should be going to the backups early, think something like the late first quarter.

With so many offensive stalwarts expected to be sidelined in preseason play, this should look more evaluation than entertainment.

I do think Love will take his opportunities and put some points on the board, and that should be the bulk of the scoring in this one.

Pick: UNDER 35 points (-110)

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As the Denver Broncos hit the road to open the NFL preseason against the Arizona Cardinals, there’s plenty of similar circumstances surrounding both teams. We cover those similarities plus give you the Broncos vs Cardinals odds for this preseason match up here.

Each club is coming off double-digit loss seasons and under the tutelage of a new head coach. As well, both the Cardinals and Broncos are dealing with worrisome concerns at the quarterback position.

Oddsmakers seem to be of the belief that at this early stage, the Broncos will be further ahead on the rebound curve. The NFL odds have Denver set as 5.5-point road favorites over the Cardinals. All-time, Denver is 7-3 straight up at Arizona in NFL preseason play.

Broncos vs Cardinals Odds

Denver is being given an implied win probability of 68.3%. The total is set at 37.5 points. The last three Broncos vs Cardinals NFL preseason games all went under that total.

Kickoff is set for 10 pm ET on Friday, August 11 at State Farm Stadium. The game is being broadcast live on the NFL Network.

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Wilson Seeking Rebound Campaign

Denver acquired QB Russell Wilson from the Seattle Seahawks last year in the midst of much fanfare. Instead of being the final piece to the puzzle, Wilson’s performance was simply puzzling. He ranked 28th among NFL passers.

Was it because of the incompetence of then-head coach Nathaniel Hackett? New head coach Sean Payton thinks so and has stated as such publicly. Still, it will be Wilson who must go out on the field and prove he isn’t done as a high-end NFL playmaker.

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— PFF Fantasy Football (@PFF_Fantasy) August 10, 2023

Payton is suggesting that Wilson and the other offensive starters will get between 15-18 snaps during this game. Top returning rusher Javonte Williams won’t be playing, though. Still, after finishing 32nd in the NFL in scoring offense last season, Wilson will want set a different tone from the outset.

Tempo is a big part of what the Broncos are seeking to be about, Offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi is emphasizing that the team perform at a higher pace when in possession of the ball. This will be Denver’s first chance to put that practice into a game situation.

Redbirds Undergoing Total Rebuild

Along with new head coach Jonathan Gannon, Arizona is also working with new coordinators on both sides of the ball. Defensive coordinator Nick Rallis is switching from a 3-4 to a 4-3 defense. Meanwhile, offensive coordinator Drew Petzing wants to run the ball more.

The latter choice may have more to do with the absence of QB Kyler Murray (knee surgery) for the first few months of the season. Journeyman veteran Colt McCoy is #2 on the depth chart. He figures to get the initial couple of series under centre. Then it will be a free-for-all, as veterans David Blough and Jeff Driskel and fifth-round draft pick Clayton Tune all vie to display that they are worthy of playing time.

VIDEO: New RB Marlon Mack was helped off the field after a lower leg injury in his 3rd practice with the team. Mack was signed last week and was expected to compete for the backup running back spot. @12SportsAZ pic.twitter.com/At389cRNgX

— Cameron Cox (@CamCox12) August 9, 2023

Already, injuries are setting the Cardinals back. Veteran running back Marlon Mack (Achilles) went on IR, requiring the club to sign former Broncos RB Stevie Smith. Second-round pick LB BJ Ojulari is just coming off the PUP, while CB Garrett Williams, a third-round pick, is out, recovering from a torn ACL. So you’ll have to look to those backups for any NFL props for running backs.

Broncos vs Cardinals Prediction

Can there be bad blood during a preseason game? The Cardinals strongly pursued Payton in the offseason, only to see him choose the Broncos.

Without Murray, the Cardinals threw for just 17 TD passes, leaving them 28th in the league. Top to bottom, Arizona is an all-around bad team, perhaps the worst in the NFL. Meanwhile, with a Super Bowl-winning head coach running the show, the Broncos should be trending upward.

In the last three preseason victories over the Cardinals, Denver has outscored Arizona 71-19.

Broncos vs Cardinals Picks: Denver Broncos -5.5 (-110)

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The Houston Texans and host New England Patriots open their preseason schedules when they meet at 7 pm ET Thursday at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. Read on for our top Texans vs Patriots picks here.

The Texans were 3-13-1 last year and finished last in the AFC South while losing at least 12 games for the third straight season. The Patriots had an 8-9 record in 2022 and wound up in third place in the AFC East.

The game will be televised on the NFL Network.

Texans vs Patriots Odds

The Texans are 3.5-point favorites and -165 picks on the moneyline over the Patriots in the NFL odds, giving them an implied win probability of 62.26%. Both are longshots in the Super Bowl 58 championship odds with New England listed at +6500 and Houston at +200000.

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Folk Was a Hero

The teams last met in Week 5 of the 2021 season with the Patriots rallying from a 13-point deficit to beat the Texans 25-22 in Houston. Nick Folk’s fourth field goal of the game, a 21-yarder with 15 seconds left, won it for New England.

The Patriots’ Mac Jones completed 23 of 30 passes for 231 yards and one touchdown with one interception.

Stroud Gets Call for Texans

Rookie CJ Stroud has ascended to the top of the Texans’ quarterback depth chart – at least for this game – as he battles with incumbent Davis Mills for the starting job.

The Texans chose Stroud second overall in this year’s draft following his standout career at Ohio State. He was fourth in the Heisman Trophy voting in 2021 and third last season.

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Mills and veteran Case Keenum will also see action at quarterback for first-year coach DeMeco Ryans, the former San Francisco 49ers’ defensive coordinator who is replacing Lovie Smith.

Mills started 26 games over the last two seasons, but the Texans went just 5-20-1. His 15 interceptions were the most in the NFL last year.

Keenum is back with the Texans, the team he spent the first two seasons of his 11-year career in 2013-14. Since leaving Houston, Keenum has played for seven other teams. He appeared in just two games last season for the Buffalo Bills and attempted seven passes.

Jones Will Sit for Patriots

Patriots coach Bill Belichick plans to use his three backup quarterbacks and give Jones the night off. Bailey Zappe is expected to start and be followed by Trace McSorley and rookie Malik Cunningham. So all could be worth bets in the NFL props markets.

Zappe made two starts as a rookie last season and the Patriots won them both. He completed 70.7% of his passes for 581 yards and five touchdowns with three interceptions.

Bailey Zappe is the first quarterback out pic.twitter.com/yQ4bUcRfRa

— Sophie Weller (@sophieewellerr) August 6, 2023

McSorley started once for the Arizona Cardinals in 2022 and appeared in six games overall. He did not throw a TD pass and was picked off five times before being released.

Cunningham was signed as an undrafted free agent from Louisville, where he played in 56 games over five seasons. He passed for 9,660 yards and 70 touchdowns in his career and rushed for 3,179 yards and 50 scores.

Belichick Has Long Track Record

Belichick is the second-winningest coach in NFL history behind George Halas. He also has a solid 50-38 career record in preseason games with the Patriots, including a 15-8 mark in exhibition openers.

Conversely, this game will mark Ryans’ first game as a head coach at any level.

Texans vs Patriots Prediction

Belichick usually has his teams ready to play right from the start of the preseason. Cunningham has something to prove to the Patriots and his combination of passing and rushing could prove to be the difference in the latter stages of the game.

Texnas vs Patriots Picks: Patriots +140 ML

Preseason record: 0-1 (-1.1 units) ATS

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On the surface, betting on the NFL Preseason might not seem like money well spent. The games don’t count in the standings, after all.

However, wagering on NFL Preseason games is no different than betting on the regular season. There are clear NFL preseason betting trends at work and teams that are better bets than other squads. If you do your homework, carefully study the NFL Preseason Week 1 lines, and follow the analytics just like you would in prepping for the real games, there’s money to be made betting on NFL Preseason action.

NFL Preseason Trends

Deep analysis of the 2022 NFL Preseason outcomes tends to show that many regular-season trends don’t hold up during exhibition play. For instance, home-team dominance has been trending downward in recent NFL seasons.

Research conducted by BetMGM is showing that over the past five seasons, just eight NFL teams are displaying a winning against the spread record as a home team. That means a whopping 75% of teams in the league are at .500 or worse as the home chalk over that span.

By contrast, during the 2022 NFL Preseason, home teams were 27-14-4 ATS (two games went off as pick’em and one was a neutral site game). That’s a .644 winning percentage. Straight up, the home-team advantage was also strong. Home teams went 30-18, a win rate of .625.

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Last season, underdogs were ruling the NFL regular season. In a campaign gone to the dogs, the longer shot on the board went an impressive 151-124-9 ATS. That’s a 54.9% win ratio for the underdogs. However, this trend didn’t hold water during preseason action. Straight up, favorites were 31-15-1 (.670) during the 2022 preseason. Against the spread, the chalk was 24-18-5 (.564).

Last season, just four NFL teams managed to go over more than under during regular-season play. The 2022 NFL Preseason was displaying a tight total race, with the over winning 25-22-1. Here’s a usual trend to remember heading into Week 1, though. You know that old theory about defenses being ahead of the offenses early in the preseason? Not true. Last season, during the opening round of preseason action, the over held a significant 14-3 edge.

Ravens Rule NFL Preseason

Certainly, the approach that NFL teams take to the preseason varies from club to club. The undisputed kings of preseason play are the Baltimore Ravens. They’ve won 23 games in a row. The last time Baltimore dropped a preseason game was a 20-19 setback at the hands of the Atlanta Falcons on September 3, 2015.

The Ravens are 6-point home favorites over the Philadelphia Eagles on Saturday, August 12. You can see all of the NFL odds at BetMGM Sportsbook. Access this BetMGM promo code to bet on the NFL Week 1 preseason action here.

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Ravens head coach John Harbaugh is a believer that the development of a winning culture begins from Day 1 of training camp, so he plays to win in the preseason. Other coaches do not share in this philosophy.

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The leader in the opposing camp is Sean McVay of the Los Angeles Rams. Traditionally, McVay doesn’t like to play his starters at all in preseason games. Three of his stars – quarterback Matthew Stafford, wide receiver Cooper Kupp and defensive tackle Aaron Donald – didn’t see a single snap of playing time last year.

Coming off a 5-12 campaign, however, this year McVay may be taking a different approach. Readying for their Week 1 game against city rivals the Los Angeles Chargers, McVay is allowing that most Rams starters will be seeing at least limited game time during exhibition play.

Bad Teams Are Good Preseason Bets

George Costanza would love betting on the NFL Preseason, because so often it is Opposite Day. Bad is frequently good, and good is often bad.

Last season, four NFL playoff teams – the Jacksonville Jaguars (0-4), Minnesota Vikings (0-3), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (0-3) and the Seattle Seahawks (0-3) – endured winless preseasons. By contrast, the two worst teams in the NFL – the Houston Texans (3-0) and Chicago Bears (3-0)  – enjoyed perfection during their exhibition slates.

Weaker teams tend to be less certain about their direction, so they’ll give their regulars more playing time during the preseason.

The ultimate statement regarding this trend was made by the 2008 Detroit Lions and reemphasized by the 2017 Cleveland Browns. The only teams in NFL history to endure 0-16 regular seasons, both clubs went 4-0 in preseason play leading into those seasons.

At the other end of the spectrum, the league’s two unbeaten teams – the 1972 Miami Dolphins (14-0) and 2007 New England Patriots (16-0) – were mediocre preseason performers. Miami went 3-3, while the Patriots were 2-2.

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NFL football is back. Sure, it’s only the preseason, but having a full slate of NFL games to sweat is something we’ve all been waiting for.

You can’t talk about the preseason without referencing John Harbaugh and the Baltimore Ravens, who are looking to extend one of the most impressive streaks in sports. Harbaugh’s Ravens have reeled off 23 consecutive exhibition victories, and are favored to push that number to 24 on Saturday, August 12th when they face the Eagles as 3-point favorites on the NFL betting apps.

NFL Preseason Week 1 Odds

Baltimore is currently a 3-point favorite in the NFL odds, which is one of the bigger lines of the week. No team is laying more points that the 49ers, who are the 3.5 point chalk against the Raiders. The Titans (over the Bears) and the Chargers (over the Rams) are the smallest favorites of the slate, while 13 of the 16 contests feature a spread of less than three points.

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Eagles vs Ravens Predictions

Harbaugh’s immaculate preseason record is a testament to how well his team is prepared, rather than the talent on the field. The Ravens play their starters as little as most other teams during the preseason, but the difference is every single player that puts on the uniform is coached up to the point where they can contribute.

There are few missed assignments on offense, defense and special teams, which has helped lead to plenty of one-sided victories. 10 of their past 12 preseason wins have been by at least seven points, with nine of those victories coming by double-digits.

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Also working in their favor is a collection of reliable, veteran backup quarterbacks who’ll play instead of Lamar Jackson. The group is lead by Tyler Huntley, who’s arguably been one of the most productive preseason QBs over the last two years. Nine-year vet Josh Johnson is also in the mix, as is sophomore Anthony Brown, who was very productive during last year’s preseason. All could have some value in the NFL props for the Ravens this preseason.

The Eagles meanwhile, haven’t had much success in the preseason during the Nick Sirianni era. They’re just 1-4 in five preseason games, and are dealing with new coordinators on offense and defense. We should expect a slow start from them on both sides of the football, while their prospects at the backup QB spot are bleak.

Marcus Mariota is pencilled in as the number two, but he’s working his way back from injury, and likely won’t see many reps. That leaves Ian Book and Tanner McKee to battle it out for reps, neither of which is likely to lead Philly to a win over Baltimore.

Eagles vs Ravens Picks: Baltimore Ravens -3 (-110)

Jets vs Panthers Predictions

Our next target is the Jets on the road in Carolina. New York is laying 2.5 points to the Panthers, and are riding an impressive streak of their own. The Jets are 5-0-1 in the preseason under Robert Saleh, covering in four of those matchups.

New York features the deeper roster, and will have the luxury of already playing once this preseason. The Jets kick off the exhibition schedule in the Hall of Fame Game, and opened training camp earlier than any other squad.

The Jets are 5-0-1 SU and 4-2 ATS in the preseason since Robert Saleh became head coach pic.twitter.com/FHZap34cLe

— SportsBettingDime (@SBD) August 3, 2023

We likely won’t see Aaron Rodgers in this contest, but New York’s backup QBs are loaded with experience. Zach Wilson leads the charge, and all reports out of camp are that he’s making tremendous strides in his development. Tim Boyle and Chris Streveler are also on the roster, each of whom have NFL regular season experience.

The most anticipated debut of the preseason will be that of Carolina’s Bryce Young. The number one pick has already been named the Panthers starter and is expected to get plenty of reps this month along with second year pivot Matt Corral.

We should expect a steep learning curve for Young, especially in his first outing and even more so against the fierce defense of the Jets. This is a top-10 unit by almost every metric, and features lots of depth in the front seven.

Jets vs Panthers Picks: New York Jets -2.5 (-110)

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The NFL preseason begins as the New York Jets meet the Cleveland Browns at 8 pm ET Thursday in the Hall of Fame Game at Thomas Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio with New York favored in the Jets vs Browns odds.

The Jets finished last in the AFC East last season when they were 7-10 and missed the playoffs for the 12^th straight year, the longest current drought in the NFL. The Browns also finished 7-10 and in last place in the AFC North.

Jets vs Browns Odds

The Jets are 1.5-point favorites over the Browns in the Hall of Fame Game odds on Thursday and -130 picks on the moneyline in the NFL odds, giving them a 56.52% implied win probability. The Jets have +1800 Super Bowl 58 championship odds and the Browns are listed at +4000.

There is a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms predicted. The temperature is forecast to be 80 degrees at kickoff with a low of 65 and southwest wind at 6 mph.

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Jets vs Browns History

The teams have met 29 times, including once in the playoffs, and the Browns have a slight 15-14 edge in the series.

The Jets eked out a 31-30 victory over the Browns last season in Week 2 in Cleveland. New York scored the winning touchdown with 22 seconds left on Joe Flacco’s 15-yard pass to Garrett Wilson.

The Jets have split their two Hall of Fame Game appearances. The Browns are 2-3 in Canton, which is just 60 miles from Cleveland.

No Rodgers for Jets

Arguably the biggest offseason move in the NFL was the Jets trading with the Green Bay Packers for quarterback Aaron Rodgers. However, the four-time MVP will not make his Jets’ debut in this game and has not played in a preseason game since 2018.

Coach Robert Saleh plans to start Zach Wilson, who has dropped to No. 2 on the Jets’ depth chart following the acquisition of Rodgers. Wilson has been a major disappointment since being drafted second overall in 2021.

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— Harrison Glaser (@NYJetsTFMedia) August 2, 2023

Wilson started 22 games over the past two seasons and the Jets were 8-14 in those games. He completed just 55.2% of his passes for 4,022 yards while throwing for 15 touchdowns and being intercepted 18 times.

Journeymen Tim Boyle and Chris Streveler, who are battling to be the third-string quarterback, are also expected to play. Boyle made three starts for the Detroit Lions in 2021 and Streveler started one game for the Jets last season.

QB3 Candidates Playing for Browns

Browns coach Kevin Stefanski plans to play Kellen Mond at quarterback in the first half and rookie Dorian Thompson-Robinson in the second half. Both are competing for the QB3 job behind Deshaun Watson and Joshua Dobbs.

The Browns claimed Mond off waivers from the Vikings just before the start of last season, just a year after Minnesota had drafted him in the third round. Mond did not play in any regular-season games in 2022 and but did come off the bench once for the Vikings as a rookie in 2021, though he threw just three passes.

Coach Stefanski said Kellen Mond will start at quarterback on Thursday night. Browns will use primarily backups. pic.twitter.com/ri7UPGpxX2

— Tom Withers (@twithersAP) August 1, 2023

Thompson-Robinson was the Browns’ fifth-round draft pick this year from UCLA. In college, he played in 49 games over five seasons and completed 63.3% of his passes for 10,710 yards and 88 touchdowns with 36 interceptions.

Jets vs Browns Prediction

A couple of factors work in the Jets’ favor here when making your Hall of Fame Game predictions. First, they will be playing three quarterbacks who have started NFL games. Secondly, Saleh has a 5-0 career record in the preseason and puts a little more emphasis on winning in the exhibition season.

Jets vs Browns Picks: Jets -1.5 (-110)

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Each offseason I put together my SBD Win Probability calculation and end up with the every team’s probability of finishing the season with each possible win-loss record – every record from 0-17 to 17-0. Not only do we get a look at their most probable win-loss record for the upcoming season, but it also gives us each team’s probability to go over/under their respective NFL win total.

If you tailed each team’s more likely outcome (over or under) based on my calculation, you would have gone 20-11! If you just took the most probable outcomes, you would have gone 8-3. If you stuck with outcomes with a probability of at least 66.7%, you would have been 5-0. This metric has been very profitable in the past and is back with its predictions for the 2023-24 NFL season.

I have rounded up the teams my metric says are most likely to go over and under their respective win totals below. If you want to dive into the full process, check out our NFL record predictions.

Teams Most Likely to Go Over Their NFL Win Total

Below are the three teams most likely to go over their win total (with their NFL win total in brackets):

1. Arizona Cardinals (4.5)
2. Houston Texans (5.5)
3. Los Angeles Rams (6.5)

According to my SBD Win Probabilities calculation, the Arizona Cardinals are the team most likely to go over their NFL win total, which is set at 4.5. DraftKings has the best odds to bet the Cardinals’ over at +100.

Arizona is not listed as the favorite in any of their 17 games this season, but they are a two-point underdog or less in three of them and less than a five-point underdog in five more. This isn’t the calculation saying the Cardinals will be a good team this year, just that they’ll win five or more games.

The Texans, whose win total has moved from 5.5 to 6.5 at most sportsbooks, are the next most likely team to go over their win total. You can still find them at 5.5 at BetMGM for -150 odds. The Rams are next with a 67.4% chance to go over 6.5 wins. You can find this bet at FanDuel at +110 odds. If you haven’t signed up at FanDuel yet, be sure to claim the best FanDuel promo code before registering.

Teams Most Likely to Go Under Their NFL Win Total

Below are the three teams most likely to go under their win total (with their NFL win total in brackets):

1. San Francisco 49ers (11.5)
2. Philadelphia Eagles (11.5)
3. Cincinnati Bengals (11.5)

I want to clarify once again that this metric is not suggesting these teams will be bad. It is simply saying their win total is too high. According to the calculation, San Francisco is the team most likely to go under their win total. The Niners are favorites in 16 of 17 games this season, but they are only favored by three points or less in ten of those games. Those are close to coin-flip games based on the spread. That’s too many close games for a team whose win total is set at 11.5.

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The next two teams most likely to go under their respective win totals are the Eagles and Bengals, whose win totals are also set at 11.5. While both teams are projected to be good this season, their win total is just too high for teams who face pretty tough schedules and therefore aren’t laying many points often this year.

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We are just mere days away from the 2023 NFL preseason kicking off, which means we are just over a month away from kicking the real season off! One of the biggest questions football fans, specifically football bettors, want answered in the next month is, who has the easiest and toughest schedules this season – in other words, 2023 NFL strength of schedule.

As I do every offseason, I have used my proprietary calculation for NFL strength of schedule to rank all 32 teams’ schedules for the upcoming 2023 season. You can see the full breakdown with an explanation on my method by clicking through the link in the last sentence, but I’ll give you the major takeaways below:

Who Has the Hardest NFL Schedule in 2023-24?

Based off my NFL SOS calculation, the team with the hardest schedule this season is the New England Patriots. The sum of their opponents’ NFL win totals is higher than any other team in the league. This is largely due to the incredibly tough AFC East, which now features Aaron Rodgers under center for the New York Jets. None of their divisional foes have a win total less than 9.5, with the Bills being listed at 10.5. Six of the Pats’ games will come against these three teams.

The tough games don’t stop there, though, as they also see the Eagles in Week 1, Cowboys, and Chiefs, among others. This helps explain why the Patriots’ win total is listed at 6.5 and they’re given lengthy +800 odds to win the division. Bill Belichick and Mac Jones are going to have their work cut out for them this season.

Here’s a look at the other toughest schedules this season:

1. New England Patriots
2. Buffalo Bills
3. Kansas City Chiefs
4. Las Vegas Raiders
5. Miami Dolphins

As I mentioned earlier, the AFC East is going to be tough this season. Of the five hardest NFL schedules this season, three of them belong to AFC East teams. The New York Jets, who are the lone AFC East team not in the top five toughest schedules, come in with the eighth-toughest schedule.

Who Has the Easiest NFL Schedule in 2023-24?

The easiest 2023-24 NFL schedule belongs to the New Orleans Saints. The sum of their opponents’ win totals is less than any other team in the league. As was the case with the Patriots above, this is largely thanks to the Saints’ division. No team in the NFC South has a win total greater than 8.5 and the Buccaneers are as low as 6.5. Those teams account for six of New Orleans’ games this season.

They also benefit from their third-place schedule that sees them draw a Rams team who the sportsbooks don’t expect much from and the Patriots. Add in the Texans and Colts from their crossover with the AFC South and the Saints look ahead to the league’s easiest schedule.

Here’s a look at the other easiest schedules this season:

1. New Orleans Saints
2. Atlanta Falcons
3. Indianapolis Colts
4. San Francisco 49ers
5. Carolina Panthers

The NFC South is basically the opposite of the AFC East this season. Three of the top five easiest schedules belong to NFC South teams, thanks to them all getting to play each other, and the outlier (Tampa Bay) has the 16th-toughest schedule.

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Just two weeks ago, Netflix debuted their highly acclaimed and anticipated ‘Quarterback’ show which drew rave reviews amongst sports fans. It chronicled Super Bowl-winning QB Patrick Mahomes, along with Kirk Cousins and Marcus Mariota in their efforts last season. It was football’s version of F1’s ‘Drive to Survive’, golf’s ‘Full Swing’ and the tennis show ‘Break Point’.

Mahomes is the front-runner in the NFL MVP odds for this upcoming season, following his second Super Bowl title of his career. Unsurprisingly, the Chiefs are the betting favorite in the Super Bowl odds as well. However, he won’t be the focal point for the anticipated second installment of the series in 2024.

Which quarterbacks could see themselves on season two of Netflix’s ‘Quarterback’ and which ones have already declined to participate?

Odds to Appear on Netflix ‘Quarterback’ Season 2

Josh Allen checks in at EVEN money as a heavy favorite to be on the program. It’s interesting that Jalen Hurts is the second choice at +200 because he revealed he turned down season one and this upcoming one as well. Derek Carr, who switched teams from Las Vegas to New Orleans, and Jared Goff of the upstart and exciting Detroit Lions, round out the top four.

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Favorites To Land On ‘Quarterback’

Josh Allen would be the perfect QB to land on the next installment of Netflix’s Quarterback for his personable ways, along with such an established team. He’s entrenched as the starter, obviously, so there won’t be any worry from him that losing focus would cost him his job. That’s a name that has too much sizzle for it to not make sense.

The Lions just got finished with doing ‘Hard Knocks’ last campaign and they were scorching hot down the stretch, taking eight of their last ten contests. Jared Goff, alongside highly entertaining Head Coach Dan Campbell would be an amazing selection.

Notable Quarterbacks Declining To Participate

There are a few QB’s, who, like Jalen Hurts, have reportedly declined to be on the show. Those also include the Bears Justin Fields, Miami’s Tua Tagovailoa, Cincy’s Joe Burrow and Sam Howell from the Commanders.

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Expect there to be more signal callers who wind up not accepting the invitation as most teams don’t like the distractions, particularly with rookie quarterbacks. Established veterans like Patrick Mahomes, Kirk Cousins and Marcus Mariota made more sense in the inaugural foray into the series.

Netflix Quarterback Predictions

Josh Allen is such a heavy favorite that it’s hard to ignore, so that one would be a no-brainer. The aforementioned Goff would be solid to have on there with an exciting young team people are rooting for.

When looking down the board for longshot value, the name Geno Smith (+1200) really stands out. He had a career renaissance under Pete Carroll with the Seahawks last season, and it would be fascinating to see how he prepares to continue his stellar play from a season ago.

Picks: Josh Allen (EVEN), Jared Goff (+250), Geno Smith (+1200)

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Much like the NFL MVP odds, the possibilities are endless when predicting the league’s upcoming sacks leader with a plethora of choices. And we have the odds for all of the contenders to finish with the most NFL sacks this season here.

However, there are four very clear players that stand above the rest to top the NFL in QB takedowns this upcoming season, in Nick Bosa, Myles Garrett, Micah Parsons and TJ Watt.

There are plenty of other defensive stalwarts that could rise up and dethrone any of those ‘core four’ and lead the NFL in sacks for the 2023 season.

2023 NFL Most Sacks Odds

Nick Bosa checks in as the favorite at +550, after leading the NFL in sacks last season with 18.5, two and a half more than the second place finishers Myles Garrett and Hasson Reddick.

Not far behind Bosa is Garrett at +650. The Browns linemen has notched 16 QB takedowns the last two campaigns, finishing third in 2021.

Rounding out the top four are the Cowboys’ Micah Parsons (+750), who has had 13 and 13.5 sacks in his two NFL years, and the Steelers TJ Watt (+850), who took the crown with a whopping 22.5 sacks in 2021 and also led the list in 2020.

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Nick Bosa the Sacks Favorite

With the San Francisco 49ers a top-five team in the Super Bowl odds, it should come as no surprise that their defensive dynamo Nick Bosa is among the favorites to lead the NFL in sacks yet again. The 2019 second overall pick had at least one sack in all but three of the games he played last season, en route to the crown.

It’s still a long ways away to the start of the regular season in September, but should the 49ers and Bosa contract stalemate linger, it could certainly affect his performance when the games count.

#49ers GM John Lynch tells reporters that star edge rusher Nick Bosa is not expected to show up, meaning he’s a holdout and subject to fines. The two sides have been attempting to hammer out a long-term deal, but until they do, Bosa likely stays away.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July 25, 2023

Should they hammer out a deal in plenty of time, Bosa will be raring to go, given that he has 15.5 and 18.5 sacks the last two seasons, more than living up to his draft status.

Who Else Can Challenge?

In terms of the top-four contenders, TJ Watt sporting the fourth longest odds is very intriguing. After all, he led the league in 2020, then tied Michael Strahan for the most in a single season with 22.5. Last year, he suffered a pectoral injury that caused him to miss seven contests, finishing up the year with just 5.5 takedowns. The four seasons prior, he racked up at least 13 sacks on each occasion.

Recent NFL Sack Leaders

Myles Garrett has been knocking on the door to be the NFL’s top sack producer, but has just fallen short the last two attempts (second and third)

Micah Parsons is the third choice and he’s been downright dominant in his first two forays into the league. He’s been very consistent with 13 and then 13.5 takedowns, but that hasn’t been enough to crack the top-5 on both occasions.

NFL Sacks Leader Prediction

Another very fascinating name to consider is the Lions’ Aidan Hutchinson when betting on your NFL player props in this market. The 2022 second overall selection had 9.5 sacks in his freshmen run through the league, and if Detroit can dominate like they did in taking eight of ten to end last year, he could tee off on QBs late in games.

However, I still like selecting TJ Watt at slightly more value (+850) than the top three players on the board, particularly because he was the champ in both 2020 and 2021.

Most NFL Sacks Pick: TJ Watt (+850)

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Now that all 32 NFL Training Camps are open, be careful not to buy too much into the hype. Social media managers are working harder than ever to promote their team, but if we believe everything we see on the internet, we’re bound to be disappointed.

That’s not to say there aren’t plenty of players to get excited about for the 2023 season. We’re going to run through our favorite rookie breakout candidates as the preseason ramps up, but first let’s dive in to the key positional battles.

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What to Watch for at NFL Training Camps

No positional battle is more intriguing than what’s going on with the 49ers’ QB room. Brock Purdy has been labelled the starter if healthy, but he’s still working his way back from elbow surgery. He’s recently been cleared for practice, but if he suffers any kind of setback, the door will be open for Trey Lance and Sam Darnold.

Both are former top-three picks that have been major disappointments to date. Darnold has a chance to resurrect his career after a fine showing in his lone season in Carolina, while Lance is hoping to prove San Fran didn’t punt off a ton of draft capital when they moved up to select him two years ago.

Kyle signed Sam Darnold because he was unsure when Brock would be back. According to Kyle.

— Ryan G Hensley (@ryanghensley) July 25, 2023

Lance has started only four games in two years, but experts are skeptical about his longterm prospects. Darnold meanwhile, seems like an ideal fit for the Kyle Shanahan system. The QB guru will take all the guess work out of the equation, and let Darnold simply focus on getting the 49ers elite playmakers the ball in space.

Two more QB battles are sure to draw plenty of interest. The first involves Colts rookie pivot Anthony Richardson. The high-ceiling, low floor prospect is behind veteran Gardner Minshew at the moment, and it will be fascinating to see how quickly he adjusts to the NFL game. Don’t forget, despite all his physical gifts, Richardson made just 13 collegiate starts, and was just as inconsistent as he was electrifying.

Moving over to Washington now, where sophomore QB Sam Howell is set to battle journeyman Jacoby Brissett. Howell impressed in his lone 2022 start, but Brissett has proven to be a reliable leader. He’s successfully ran offenses for three separate teams over the last three years, and given the talent elsewhere on the Commanders roster, they may choose the more proven starter.

Eagles Running Back Room

One last positional battle to keep an eye on involves the defending NFC champion Eagles. Five running backs are currently vying for carries, including former high round picks D’Andre Swift and Rashaad Penny. You could make the argument that it doesn’t matter who’s behind Jalen Hurts, as they’re set up for success thanks to Philly’s number one ranked offensive line.

However, fantasy football GMs in particular will be watching this competition closely. The Eagles lead back is a fantasy gold mine, and is sure to receive a bevy of scoring opportunities, making many players viable options in weekly NFL player props.

NFL Rookies to Watch

In addition to Richardson, all eyes will also be on rookie quarterbacks Bryce Young and CJ Stroud during training camp. Young has already been named the Panthers starter, while Stroud will likely get the nod as the Texans’ number one soon.

Bijan Robinson

Falcons RB Bijan Robinson was by far the most talented offensive player in the draft, and it will be interesting to see how Atlanta deploys him. Tyler Allgeier is fresh off a 1,035 yard rookie campaign, and don’t be surprised if eats into the early down work.

Nevertheless, no one will be shocked if Robinson is an immediate star based on his college production. However, there there are several rookies who also have a high breakout potential.

Quentin Johnson

Let’s start at receiver. The Chargers selected Quentin Johnson with the 21st pick, and his path to major volume is clear. He should slot in as the number three option immediately, and given the injury history of Mike Williams and Keenan Allen, Johnson’s target ceiling is enormous.

Rashee Rice

The same can be said for KC’s Rashee Rice. The second round pick has impressed Patrick Mahomes in workouts, and the Chiefs are without a true number one wide receiver. If Rice continues the trajectory he’s on, he could be that guy.

Patrick Mahomes to Rashee Rice 🤯

(🎥 @chrisRroush)
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— PFF (@PFF) July 24, 2023

Jordan Addison

With Adam Thielen gone, and Justin Jefferson flanking him, the upside is big for the Vikings Jordan Addison. That’s especially true in the red zone, where all of the attention will be on Jefferson. Addison scored 29 times in three collegiate seasons, and could be a major TD producer right away with Minnesota.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba

One first round pick whose scoring upside isn’t likely as high is Seattle’s Jaxon Smith-Njigba. The Seahawks have never shown the ability to support three productive wideouts in the Pete Carroll era. Their top-two is clear with DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett, so it will be fascinating to see how Smith-Njigba is incorporated into the offense.

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Oddsmakers continue to be strongly confident that Dalvin Cook’s ultimate landing spot will be in the AFC East, but now, it’s the New England Patriots who are favorites to be his next NFL team.

New England is set as the +150 chalk to sign the free agent running back. Previously, the Miami Dolphins were viewed as favorites. Currently, the Dolphins are the second betting choice at odds of +200.

Dalvin Cook Next NFL Team Odds

The New York Jets, yet another AFC East team, are the third betting choice at +400. Then the odds jump all the way to the Dallas Cowboys at +1500.

Cook was released by the Minnesota Vikings in June after six seasons with the club. He’s been to four straight Pro Bowls and is the only NFL RB to rush for at least 1,110 yards in each of the past four seasons.

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Patriots Might Not Be Best Bet

While the Patriots have soared into the lead of the Cook sweepstakes, evidence suggests that interest may already be waning. In recent days, New England has worked out veteran free agent RBs Darrell Henderson and Leonard Fournette.

Veteran RB Leonard Fournette is working out today for the #Patriots, per sources.

Lombardi Lenny won a Super Bowl with Tom Brady in Tampa. Now Brady’s old team is taking a look. pic.twitter.com/NoODT948cq

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) July 19, 2023

New England also worked Fournette in 2020, prior to his decision to join the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. While certainly not as talented a back as Cook, Fournette’s versatility might make him a better fit into the New England scheme. The Patriots prefer running backs who can catch the ball out of the backfield.

On the other hand, the one factor that could make Cook and the Patriots a fit is cap space. He’s reportedly looking for a long-term deal in the $10 million per year range. In 2024, New England will hold an NFL-high $110 million in cap space. Not only does that mean the Pats could afford Cook, they’ll have plenty of leftover money to upgrade the roster in other areas.

Did Cook Reject Dolphins?

Miami seemed to be the logical landing place for Cook when the Vikings cut him loose. It’s his hometown after all, they city where he played his high school football. It’s certainly why Miami opened as the +125 chalk to be Cook’s next NFL team.

However, there are published reports that the Dolphins have already offered a contract to Cook and he rejected their offer. Allegedly, he was unhappy with the money in the pact.

Per Dolphins reporter, Omar Kelly:

"Miami is comfortable with the tailbacks on the roster after re-signing Mostert, Wilson, Ahmed & Gaskin this offseason & selecting De’Von Achane in the 3rd round"

Sounds like @dalvincook is NOT a priority in Miami, #Jets need to get this done.

— Cali (@CaliJets) July 21, 2023

Likewise, further published reports are indicating that Miami is quite pleased with the club’s current depth at RB.

Bears In Hunt for Cook?

With an upgraded offensive line and an emerging star at QB in Justin Fields, the Chicago Bears (+2000) could provide value as Cook’s next NFL destination. Certainly, as NFC North rivals of the Vikings, Chicago is quite familiar with Cook’s work and vice versa.

Like New England, the Bears are also swimming in cap space.

Is Everyone Looking At Wrong AFC East Teams?

Like the Patriots and Dolphins, there’s plenty of logic in making a case for the Jets. The odds that they’ll sign Cook shortened from +750 to +400.

They’ve gone all in to win now with the trade for QB Aaron Rodgers. Cook would certainly add another element to deepen the capabilities of their offense. And with rookie sensation Breece Hall bouncing back from an ACL injury, Cook may also fill an immediate need.

However, there’s another AFC East team that often looks to be an elite RB away from Super Bowl contention. That would be the Buffalo Bills.

Buffalo can present Cook a real chance to win the Super Bowl, along with the opportunity to suit up alongside his brother, Bills RB James Cook. He could be the last piece of the puzzle for a team that hasn’t had a 1,000-yard rusher since 2017.

Dalvin Cook’s next NFL team: Buffalo Bills +1800

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Cooper Kupp led the NFL in receptions in 2021. The oddsmakers think the Los Angeles Rams wide receiver can do it again two years later. At +500, Kupp is favored in the NFL most receptions odds.

An ankle injury sidelined Kupp for the final eight games of last season and required surgery but he is said to be completely recovered.

Here is a look at the NFL receptions leader odds for the 2023/24 season.

Most NFL Receptions Odds

Five players are given most NFL receptions odds of +800 or shorter. Those being Hill, Adams, Jefferson, Chase and Kupp. Kupp has the shortest odds of +500, giving him an implied probability of 16.67%.

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Cooper Kupp the Favorite for Most Receptions

Kupp was the NFL MVP in 2021 and the Rams are convinced he will return to that form. Kupp caught a league-high 145 balls that season and helped the Rams win the Super Bowl.

Despite being limited to nine games last season, Kupp still had outstanding numbers as he finished with 75 receptions for 812 and six touchdowns. The Rams were just 3-6 with Kupp in the lineup but then lost six of their last eight games to finish 5-12. It was the most losses ever for a defending Super Bowl champion.

The Rams are confident they can return to playoff contention with quarterback Matthew Stafford. He also sat out the last eight games with an elbow injury.

There is no question that Kupp will again be Stafford’s favorite target again in 2023. The Rams’ wide receiving corps is thin beyond Kupp with Van Jefferson, Ben Skowronek and DeMarcus Robinson – who was signed as a free agent in the offseason.

Recent NFL Receptions Leaders

Chase, Jefferson Next on the Board

The Cincinnati Bengals’ Ja’Marr Chase is the second choice of the oddsmakers at +600.

Chase has been selected to the Pro Bowl in each of his two NFL seasons. He had 81 receptions in 2021 in helping the Bengals to the Super Bowl. Chase followed that with 87 catches in 12 games last season while missing a month because of a hip injury.

Injured at midseason, Chase came back for the stretch run of the regular season then had 20 receptions in three postseason games. The Bengals lost to the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game.

Ja'Marr Chase: 13 career receiving TDs of 20+ yards

Most in the NFL 💥

The No. 20 player and No. 4 WR on the PFF50 pic.twitter.com/SyJ2Yq8ttR

— PFF (@PFF) July 20, 2023

The Minnesota Vikings’ Justin Jefferson had an NFL-leading 128 receptions last season and is third on the board this year at +650. He has missed just four games in his three-year career and increased his receptions total from 88 as a rookie in 2020 to 108 in 2021 to his league-high figure last season.

Jefferson has quarterback Kirk Cousins’ utmost trust and will be the Vikings’ No. 1 receiving target again this season. The Vikings lost wide receiver Adam Thielen to the Carolina Panthers in free agency, but first-round draft pick Justin Addison from USC is talented enough to take some of opposing defenses’ focus away from Jefferson.

Who to Bet On for Most NFL Receptions?

One could point to Kupp and say he never had a 100-catch season or was selected to the Pro Bowl in his four seasons prior to 2021 along with his current +10000 NFL MVP odds that suggest he liekly won’t top the charts again in 2023/24. However, he showed last year before getting hurt that ’21 wasn’t a fluke year, and it is clear he has a strong connection with Stafford.

Cooper Kupp has put up INSANE numbers in his last 30 games 🤯 pic.twitter.com/dUMDxVxkZG

— PFF (@PFF) July 12, 2023

The chalk is the way to go here but it you’re looking for a longshot play to make a small wager, taking a +5000 flier on Philadelphia Eagles’ AJ Brown makes sense. Brown was targeted 145 times (88 receptions) in his first season with the Eagles last year and should be on the receiving end of many Jalen Hurts throws this fall.

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Looking for a likely leader in NFL most receiving yards statline for the 2023 season, it’s hard to look past Justin Jefferson. After all, the Minnesota Vikings wideout was atop the league last season in both receiving yards (1,809) and receptions (189).

However, looking back at recent NFL history, it would appear that history seldom repeats itself when it comes to the NFL leader in reception yardage.

The last player to top this department in successive seasons was Calvin Johnson of the Detroit Lions in 2011-12.

Oddsmakers are confident in Jefferson’s ability to defeat this trend. He’s set as the +550 favorite to lead the NFL in most receiving yards in 2023/24.

NFL Most Receiving Yards Odds

Ja’Marr Chase of the Cincinnati Bengals is the second betting choice in this betting market at +600. Cooper Kupp of the Los Angeles Rams (+800) and Tyreek Hill (+900) of the Miami Dolphins, the former the 2021 NFL receiving yardage champion, are also offered at odds shorter than +1000.

At a betting line of +10000, Jefferson, Chase and Kupp offer the shortest lines of any wide receivers  in the NFL MVP odds.

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Is It Wise to Bet Against Jefferson?

In each of his three NFL seasons, Jefferson has taken quantum leaps forward in terms of productivity. He went for 1,400 yards in receptions as a rookie in 2020 and increased that number to 1,616 yards in 2021.

Justin Jefferson’s routes are something ELSE 😳

DK Metcalf recently said he believes Jefferson is the “best” WR in the NFL right now.

Jefferson is currently off to the most dominant three year start for a WR in NFL history.

Jefferson already shattered Randy Moss’s single… pic.twitter.com/rVf0uUDWya

— NFL Rookie Watch (@NFLRookieWatxh) July 15, 2023

Jefferson has also seen significant increases in catches each season, jumping from 88 as a rookie to 108 in his sophomore campaign. He’s led the NFL in yards per touch in each of the past two seasons. His 1,809 receiving yards in 2022 was a Vikings single-season record.

Last season, Jefferson’s reception yards per game of 106.4 was also an NFL best. It helped to earn him recognition as AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year.

Should You Chase Ja’Marr?

Making a case for Chase to be upsetting his old LSU teammate Jefferson for the title can be based on the fact that Chase wound up over 1,000 yards in receptions despite missing five games through injury. His 1,046 yards in pass catches would place the Bengals wideout 17th in the NFL.

Ja'Marr Chase is putting in the work 😤

🎥: @Bengals / Tim Rileypic.twitter.com/6H0cYZt7s6

— The Sporting News (@sportingnews) July 14, 2023

However, digging a little deeper into Chase’s receiving analytics reveals numbers suggesting that he might not be the best bet for the NFL most receiving yards. For example, his yards per receptions of 12.0 was only good enough for 55th overall in the NFL. And his yards per target of 7.9 was just 59th in the league.

Olave Among Those Offering Value In Receiving Yards Odds

Seeking out value plays in the NFL receiving yards odds, Chris Olave of the New Orleans Saints might be a sound place to begin. During his rookie season, Olave was good for 1,042 yards, even though he started only nine of 17 games and played in just 15.

He was 14th in the NFL in yards per reception (14.5). The arrival of perennial stats man Derek Carr to play QB for the Saints can only serve to boost Olave’s numbers.

Hill is always in contention for this crown. He was second last year (1,709 yards) and has finished in the top 10 in each of the past three seasons.

NFL Receiving Yards Leaders

Adams was second in 2020 and 2021, but plummeted to ninth last season in his debut campaign with the Raiders. The uncertainty at the QB position in Las Vegas makes him an unlikely contender.

Likewise, the Rams are a team in regression, so Kupp isn’t a wise wager.

Looking at all the options, you’ll just keep coming back to Jefferson. He’s a generational receiver and you shouldn’t bet against him in the most receiving yards odds.

NFL most Receiving Yards Pick: Justin Jefferson (Vikings) +550.

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Perhaps no team in the NFL needs a stud-caliber wide receiver like the Tennessee Titans do.

With a seeming snap of a finger, they’ve now been tabbed the betting favorite to land ex-Cardinals’ wideout DeAndre Hopkins.

Consider that when Hopkins was released by Arizona at the end of May, Tennessee was sitting at distant +3000 odds, with the Buffalo Bills the early betting favorite, at +300.

Let’s explore what could have tilted the odds.

DeAndre Hopkins – Next Team Odds

Tennessee sits at -175 odds, followed by the New England Patriots, whose odds shortened from +850 to +200.

Lurking in third are the Kansas City Chiefs, whose odds shortened slightly from +400 to +330.

Buffalo, perpetually trying to get over the hump of the Chiefs (and Bengals) in the AFC, are now a distant fourth at +1200.

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How Did Tennessee Shift to Favorite?

Do oddsmakers know something we don’t?

As there’s no significant reports — other than the acknowledgement that Tennessee has been aggressively pursuing the 5-time Pro-Bowler and 3-time All-Pro — or any noise from Hopkins’ camp, perhaps common sense is prevailing here.

Tennessee is desperate for legit receiver help. They’ve lost their top-2 pass catchers this offseason in Robert Woods and Austin Hooper, a total of 94 grabs. The only passable threat is 2nd-year man Treylon Burks.

Yeah @DeAndreHopkins is BACK.

📺: #AZvsMIN on FOX
📱: Stream on NFL+ https://t.co/Tc7CqisiVw pic.twitter.com/9UQJmxSE8U

— NFL (@NFL) October 30, 2022

Hopkins alone has surpassed 94 grabs five times in his career, though he’s coming off a 2-year stint where he’s missed 15 games. Last year, he totalled 64 catches for 717 yards and three majors.

With Ryan Tannehill and Derrick Henry each in the final year of their deals, Hopkins could take a 1-year prove it contract to rebuild his stock, and perhaps hit a final payday when he’d be 32.

D-Hop: Money or Titles?

The talented Hopkins has made nearly $115 million in salary in his career, which is key, because many of the favorites in pursuit are cash-strapped.

Tennessee only has about $8 million to play with, a little more than half of the $15 million Odell Beckham Jr inked with the Ravens.

There are always avenues to create cap space, but currently, Over The Cap has Kansas City with just over $500,000 available on their sheet. Buffalo is in better shape, but can only offer $5.3 million and change.

If DeAndre Hopkins is looking to sign for the most money possible, I think he'll get it from the Titans. However, I think he'd be the most effective going to a team where he's not WR1.

Check out #GMShuffle at https://t.co/b4sYN4CC91 pic.twitter.com/gM8ThlhZR2

— Michael Lombardi (@mlombardiNFL) July 11, 2023

Both those clubs can offer a chance to chase titles, which could be appealing to the receiver entering his 11th season. KC ranks first and Buffalo third in the 2024 Super Bowl odds. The Chiefs offer the best player on the planet in Pat Mahomes, while Buffalo features Josh Allen.

Each team also features another pass-catcher that act as their own sphere of influence: Travis Kelce and Stefon Diggs. That leaves plenty of field for Hopkins to work with.

Cash-wise, the Patriots have more than $17 million available on their cap, but might offer the least appealing title chance with Mac Jones at quarterback.

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Hopkins’ New Team Pick

There are two teams that offer ideal situations, with the finances to back it up.

The New York Jets (+4000) would consider Hopkins a major cherry on top of an offseason that includes the acquisition of quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

With over $20 million available, there’s plenty of dough to land Hopkins. He would allow the rest of the receiving group — Garrett Wilson, Allen Lazard, and Mecole Hardman — to not have to worry about levelling up, as he’d assume the no. 1 role with ease.

Dallas (+3500) is flush with $20+ million too, and a natural spot for Hopkins to work all over the field, with Brandin Cooks popping the top off the defense, and CeeDee Lamb assuming top-dog duties. Dak Prescott isn’t on Rodgers’ level, but you could do a lot worse at pivot in this league.

While Tennessee has suddenly vaulted to the top spot, they lack both the money and best shot to hoist the Lombardi Trophy to Hopkins. There’s better value in the middle of the pack, and that’s where we’ll settle.

Pick: Dallas Cowboys (+3500)

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