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Trends - Indianapolis at Denver
ATS Trends

Indianapolis

Colts are 4-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Colts are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game. Colts are 21-8 ATS in their last 29 games following a straight up loss. Colts are 13-5 ATS in their last 18 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Colts are 24-10-1 ATS in their last 35 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game. Colts are 19-8-1 ATS in their last 28 games following a ATS loss. Colts are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game. Colts are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games in Week 2. Colts are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 30 points in their previous game. Colts are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games in September.

Denver

Broncos are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 home games. Broncos are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games in September. Broncos are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 games overall. Broncos are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 games on grass. Broncos are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game. Broncos are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 games following a ATS win. Broncos are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Broncos are 1-6 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.

OU Trends

Indianapolis

Under is 6-1 in Colts last 7 games after allowing more than 30 points in their previous game. Over is 5-1 in Colts last 6 games on grass. Over is 4-1 in Colts last 5 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Colts last 5 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 6-2 in Colts last 8 games in September. Over is 6-2 in Colts last 8 vs. AFC. Over is 5-2 in Colts last 7 road games. Over is 5-2 in Colts last 7 games in Week 2. Over is 7-3 in Colts last 10 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game. Over is 7-3 in Colts last 10 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.

Denver

Under is 4-0 in Broncos last 4 games following a ATS win. Under is 5-1 in Broncos last 6 games following a straight up win. Over is 5-1 in Broncos last 6 games after allowing more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game. Over is 7-2-2 in Broncos last 11 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Under is 3-1-1 in Broncos last 5 vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 9-3-1 in Broncos last 13 home games. Under is 5-2 in Broncos last 7 vs. AFC. Under is 15-7-1 in Broncos last 23 games on grass.

Head to Head

Colts are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 meetings in Denver. Underdog is 4-0 ATS in their last 4 meetings. Colts are 10-1 ATS in their last 11 meetings. Over is 9-2 in the last 11 meetings.

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Preview: Atlanta at Oakland

When: 4:25 PM ET, Sunday, September 18, 2016
Where: Oakland Coliseum, Oakland, California


After a bold decision led to a victory in their season opener, the Oakland Raiders look to start 2-0 for the first time in 14 years when they take on the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday in their home opener. Oakland trailed by 11 points after three quarters in New Orleans last week before outscoring the Saints 22-10 in the fourth, capping the comeback with a two-point conversion pass from Derek Carr to Michael Crabtree with less than a minute remaining after the quarterback connected with Seth Roberts for a 10-yard touchdown.

The Raiders are hoping to open the season with back-to-back victories for the first time since 2002, which was the last time the team qualified for the postseason. Atlanta, which is coming off a season-opening 31-24 home loss to Tampa Bay, somehow will have to contain Carr and company after permitting Jameis Winston to complete 23-of-32 passes for 281 yards and four touchdowns. The Falcons would prefer to avoid a shootout through the air, even though Matt Ryan threw for 334 yards and two scores last week. Favorite target Julio Jones, who made four catches for 66 yards and a touchdown in the opener, was limited in practice Thursday due to an ankle injury but is expected to play against Oakland.

TV: 4:25 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Raiders -4.5. O/U: 49

ABOUT THE FALCONS (0-1): Ankle injuries have become the norm for Atlanta early on, as rookie linebacker De'Vondre Campbell and wide receiver Mohamed Sanu have joined Jones with the ailment. Sanu made five catches for 80 yards and a touchdown against Tampa Bay in his debut with the Falcons after spending the first four years of his career with Cincinnati. After Oakland allowed Drew Brees to throw for 423 yards in Week 1, it is all but a sure thing Ryan will record his franchise-high 37th career game with at least 300 passing yards on Sunday.

ABOUT THE RAIDERS (1-0): Oakland will need to shore up its defense after allowing 507 total yards - 419 passing - against New Orleans and failing to record a sack despite having a line that includes Khalil Mack, who finished second in the league last year with 15. The team was encouraged by the limited participation in Thursday's practice by center Rodney Hudson and guard Gabe Jackson, who both sat out the day before due to knee injuries. Oakland may want to utilize running back Jalen Richard a little earlier this week as the rookie ran for a 75-yard touchdown on his first career carry in the fourth quarter versus the Saints.

EXTRA POINTS

1. The Falcons have won their last three meetings with the Raiders, including a 23-20 triumph at home on Oct. 14, 2012 on Matt Bryant's 55-yard field goal with one second remaining.

2. Oakland WR Amari Cooper gained 137 yards on six catches in the opener after registering five 100-yard performances as a rookie last year.

3. Atlanta RB Devonta Freeman has collected at least 100 yards from scrimmage in two of his last three road games.

PREDICTION: Raiders 38, Falcons 33

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Trends - Atlanta at Oakland
ATS Trends

Atlanta

Falcons are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games in Week 2. Falcons are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games on grass. Falcons are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 road games. Falcons are 2-11 ATS in their last 13 games overall. Falcons are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up loss. Falcons are 1-9 ATS in their last 10 games following a ATS loss. Falcons are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game. Falcons are 0-8 ATS in their last 8 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.

Oakland

Raiders are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game. Raiders are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing more than 30 points in their previous game. Raiders are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game. Raiders are 6-14-1 ATS in their last 21 games following a straight up win. Raiders are 3-7 ATS vs. a team with a losing record. Raiders are 4-11 ATS in their last 15 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Raiders are 7-21-1 ATS in their last 29 games following a ATS win. Raiders are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games after accumulating more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game. Raiders are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game. Raiders are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 home games.

OU Trends

Atlanta

Under is 5-0-1 in Falcons last 6 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game. Under is 6-0 in Falcons last 6 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game. Under is 5-0 in Falcons last 5 games on grass. Under is 11-1 in Falcons last 12 games after allowing more than 30 points in their previous game. Under is 7-1 in Falcons last 8 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 5-1 in Falcons last 6 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 12-3-1 in Falcons last 16 road games. Under is 8-2 in Falcons last 10 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Falcons last 5 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 22-6-1 in Falcons last 29 games overall. Under is 18-5 in Falcons last 23 games following a straight up loss. Under is 15-5-1 in Falcons last 21 games following a ATS loss. Over is 8-3 in Falcons last 11 games in September.

Oakland

Over is 5-0 in Raiders last 5 games in September. Over is 3-0-1 in Raiders last 4 games after scoring more than 30 points in their previous game. Over is 4-1-1 in Raiders last 6 games after allowing more than 30 points in their previous game. Over is 8-2 in Raiders last 10 games following a straight up win. Over is 8-2-1 in Raiders last 11 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game. Over is 4-1-2 in Raiders last 7 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Raiders last 5 games in Week 2. Over is 4-1-1 in Raiders last 6 games after accumulating more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game. Over is 22-7-2 in Raiders last 31 games following a ATS win. Under is 3-1-1 in Raiders last 5 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 6-2-1 in Raiders last 9 home games. Under is 3-1-1 in Raiders last 5 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game. Over is 11-4 in Raiders last 15 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game. Over is 7-3 in Raiders last 10 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Over is 11-5-2 in Raiders last 18 games on grass.

Head to Head

Favorite is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.

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Preview: Jacksonville at San Diego

When: 4:25 PM ET, Sunday, September 18, 2016
Where: Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego, California



The San Diego Chargers' opening-day fate and perhaps that of their season changed on one play when star receiver Keenan Allen suffered a torn ACL midway through the second quarter in last week's devastating loss at Kansas City. Sans their top wideout, the Chargers will look to rebound when it entertains the upstart Jacksonville Jaguars in their home opener Sunday.





Allen had already snared six passes and the Chargers seemed ready to cruise to an upset at Kansas City when the veteran suffered a non-contact tear near midfield last week. San Diego subsequently blew a 17-point lead in the fourth quarter and lost in overtime 33-27. The Jaguars fell short in their comeback bid against Green Bay in their opener, stalling at the Packers' 14-yard-line on their final drive in the 27-23 setback. Blake Bortles, however, picked up where he left off last season, throwing for 320 yards and two touchdowns in a promising season opener that Jacksonville fans hope will end in a playoff berth.
TV: 4:25 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Chargers -3. O/U: 47.

ABOUT THE JAGUARS (0-1): Running back Chris Ivory spent last week's opener in the hospital with a non-football medical issue and is questionable for Sunday's game along with tight end Julius Thomas, who caught a touchdown pass last week. The Jaguars are hoping that Ivory can team with T.J. Yeldon to take some of the burden off Bortles, who finished tied for second in the NFL last season with 35 touchdown passes while ranking sixth in total attempts. Jacksonville, which ran for a paltry 39 yards on 21 carries against Green Bay, has never fared well traveling to the West Coast, going 2-14 since 2004.
ABOUT THE CHARGERS (0-1): Travis Benjamin moves up to the No. 1 receiver and Dontrelle Inman (35 catches for 486 yards and three touchdowns in 2015) will replace Allen in three-wide receiver sets, but veteran quarterback Philip Rivers vows not to scale back his furious passing attack. Rivers has lit up the Jaguars recently, completing 74 percent of his passes for 962 yards and eight touchdowns with no interceptions as San Diego has beaten Jacksonville by an average of 14.3 points over past three seasons. Overall, however, it's been a different story as the Chargers have won just two of their past 13 games and the heat is turning up on coach Mike McCoy.

EXTRA POINTS
1. Former Chargers general manager A.J. Smith said that league sources have told him the team will remain in San Diego, but the rumors about an inevitable move to Los Angeles persist.
2. Jaguars WR Allen Robinson finished the opener with six catches for 72 yards but had a whopping 15 of Bortles' 39 passes thrown his way.
3. Chargers top draft pick Joey Bosa is dealing with a soft tissue injury in his hamstring and is not expected to suit up.

PREDICTION: Jaguars 27, Chargers 20

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Trends - Jacksonville at San Diego
ATS Trends

Jacksonville

Jaguars are 10-4-1 ATS in their last 15 vs. AFC. Jaguars are 4-9-1 ATS in their last 14 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game. Jaguars are 7-19 ATS in their last 26 games in September. Jaguars are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss. Jaguars are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss. Jaguars are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games on grass. Jaguars are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 games in Week 2. Jaguars are 0-3-1 ATS vs. a team with a losing record. Jaguars are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games overall.

San Diego

Chargers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss. Chargers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game. Chargers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Chargers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 vs. AFC. Chargers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games on grass. Chargers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game. Chargers are 12-3-1 ATS in their last 16 games in September. Chargers are 20-8 ATS in their last 28 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game. Chargers are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing more than 30 points in their previous game. Chargers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Chargers are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game. Chargers are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 home games. Chargers are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.

OU Trends

Jacksonville

Over is 7-1 in Jaguars last 8 games in September. Over is 5-1 in Jaguars last 6 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Jaguars last 5 games following a straight up loss. Over is 4-1 in Jaguars last 5 games following a ATS loss. Over is 7-2 in Jaguars last 9 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game. Over is 8-3 in Jaguars last 11 games on grass. Over is 5-2 in Jaguars last 7 games overall. Over is 9-4 in Jaguars last 13 vs. AFC.

San Diego

Under is 4-0 in Chargers last 4 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 4-0 in Chargers last 4 home games. Over is 13-3-1 in Chargers last 17 games in Week 2. Under is 4-1 in Chargers last 5 vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 4-1 in Chargers last 5 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Chargers last 5 games following a ATS win. Under is 18-6 in Chargers last 24 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 6-2 in Chargers last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Under is 26-12 in Chargers last 38 vs. AFC.

Head to Head

Over is 6-1-1 in the last 8 meetings. Favorite is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings. Jaguars are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 meetings.

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Preview: Green Bay at Minnesota

When: 8:30 PM ET, Sunday, September 18, 2016
Where: U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota


In any other year, opening a brand-new stadium against a bitter rival would easily be the overriding storyline for the Minnesota Vikings. However, the first game at the state-of-the-art facility known as U.S. Bank Stadium is being overshadowed by the question of whether recently acquired Sam Bradford or Shaun Hill will start at quarterback Sunday against the visiting Green Bay Packers.

Bradford, acquired for first- and fourth-round draft picks after Teddy Bridgewater was injured at the end of the preseason, took the majority of snaps in practice Thursday and is expected to get the nod. Vikings coach Mike Zimmer, however, told reporters he will not reveal the starter and might not disclose the decision to the team until Sunday. Packers coach Mike McCarthy is getting his team ready for both quarterbacks, although he made a point to mention that neither signal-caller is the key to Minnesota's offense. "The fact of the matter is it's going to start with giving the ball to (running back) Adrian Peterson," McCarthy said. "Every time we play the Vikings, that's the focal point of our defense."

TV: 8:30 p.m. ET, NBC. LINE: Packers -2.5. O/U: 42.5

ABOUT THE PACKERS (1-0): There are no issues under center for Green Bay with two-time league MVP Aaron Rodgers, who threw for a pair of touchdowns and ran for another in last week's 27-23 victory at Jacksonville. While Rodgers has at least two touchdown passes in 11 of the past 13 meetings against the Vikings, he couldn't beat them at home in the regular-season finale that gave Minnesota the NFC North title last season. Wide receiver Jordy Nelson, who missed the entire 2015 season after tearing a knee ligament, had a relatively quite debut with six catches for 32 yards. The Packers held the Jaguars to 48 yards rushing but were burned for 320 yards through the air.

ABOUT THE VIKINGS (1-0): Minnesota was rescued by its defense in its 25-16 win at Tennessee, with Hill throwing for 233 yards on 18-of-33 and Peterson managing only 31 yards rushing on 19 carries. A 77-yard interception return and 24-yard fumble return for touchdowns sparked a run of 25 unanswered points for the Vikings after they were held off the scoreboard in the first half, further fueling speculation that Bradford will get the start Sunday. Wide receiver Stefon Diggs was the lone offensive performance of note in the game, hauling in seven catches for 103 yards, while Minnesota's defense recorded a pair of sacks after tying for seventh in the league last season with 43.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Peterson, who has a rushing touchdown in his last four games versus Green Bay, is three shy of 100 for his career.

2. Packers RB Eddie Lacy has rushed for 100 yards in five of the last six matchups with the Vikings.

3. Former No. 1 overall pick Bradford threw for a career-high 3,725 yards with Philadelphia last season.

PREDICTION: Packers 20, Vikings 19

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Trends - Green Bay at Minnesota
ATS Trends

Green Bay

Packers are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 games in Week 2. Packers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games in September. Packers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 road games. Packers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games overall. Packers are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games following a ATS win. Packers are 38-16-2 ATS in their last 56 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Packers are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games following a straight up win. Packers are 41-20 ATS in their last 61 vs. NFC North. Packers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.

Minnesota

Vikings are 8-0 ATS in their last 8 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Vikings are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Vikings are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Vikings are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 vs. NFC North. Vikings are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 games following a straight up win. Vikings are 8-2 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Vikings are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games in September. Vikings are 22-7 ATS in their last 29 games following a ATS win. Vikings are 20-7 ATS in their last 27 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game. Vikings are 19-7 ATS in their last 26 games on fieldturf. Vikings are 21-8 ATS in their last 29 vs. NFC. Vikings are 20-8 ATS in their last 28 home games. Vikings are 38-17 ATS in their last 55 games overall.

OU Trends

Green Bay

Under is 8-1 in Packers last 9 games following a straight up win. Under is 7-1 in Packers last 8 games following a ATS win. Under is 5-1 in Packers last 6 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Over is 10-2 in Packers last 12 games in September. Under is 8-2 in Packers last 10 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Packers last 5 vs. NFC. Under is 4-1 in Packers last 5 vs. NFC North. Under is 4-1 in Packers last 5 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 8-3 in Packers last 11 games in Week 2. Under is 5-2 in Packers last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Under is 11-5 in Packers last 16 games overall.

Minnesota

Under is 10-1 in Vikings last 11 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 14-2 in Vikings last 16 games in Week 2. Under is 9-2 in Vikings last 11 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 9-2 in Vikings last 11 vs. NFC North. Under is 4-1 in Vikings last 5 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 6-2 in Vikings last 8 games in September. Over is 9-3 in Vikings last 12 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Under is 11-4 in Vikings last 15 vs. NFC. Under is 13-5-1 in Vikings last 19 games overall. Under is 7-3 in Vikings last 10 home games. Under is 9-4 in Vikings last 13 games on fieldturf.

Head to Head

Underdog is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings. Over is 11-4-1 in the last 16 meetings in Minnesota.

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Preview: Philadelphia at Chicago


When: 8:30 PM ET, Monday, September 19, 2016
Where: Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois


Carson Wentz showed he could handle the big stage in his much-ballyhooed NFL debut, but the lights will be even brighter when he leads the Philadelphia Eagles on the road to face the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football. Wentz, the No. 2 overall pick overall pick out of North Dakota State, earned raved reviews nationally after guiding Philadelphia to a 29-10 win over Cleveland in its season opener.


Wentz was expected to open the season on the bench but was thrust into the starter's role following the abrupt trade of Sam Bradford to the Minnesota Vikings and responded with 278 yards passing and a pair of touchdowns against the Browns. "It looks like Philadelphia's going to be very well rewarded for the risk they took on draft day, giving up a lot of stuff to get this guy," Bears defensive coordinator Vic Fangio said of Wentz. "The guy's very impressive." Chicago was not that impressive in its season opener, failing to score in the second half in a 23-14 loss at Houston. Playing at home is not necessarily an advantage for the Bears, who won only once at Soldier Field en route to a 5-11 record last season.


TV: 8:30 p.m. ET, ESPN. LINE: Bears -3. O/U: 42.5


ABOUT THE EAGLES (1-0): While Wentz is the new darling of Philadelphia -- his jersey was the No. 1 seller nationally -- after his starry debut, there are major injury concerns on both sides of the ball for the Eagles. Tight end Zach Ertz, who had six catches for 58 yards, suffered a rib displacement under his collarbone and did not practice again Friday, likely robbing Wentz of a safety valve that hauled in 75 receptions in 2015. Cornerback Leodis McKelvin also did not practice with a strained hamstring, putting further stress on a position where Philadelphia lacked depth after trading Eric Rowe to New England. Jordan Matthews had a big first game with seven catches for 114 yards and a TD.


ABOUT THE BEARS (0-1): Chicago's offensive line struggled to protect quarterback Jay Cutler, who was sacked five times and pressured repeatedly while throwing for 216 yards with one touchdown and a costly interception. Speedy wide receiver Kevin White, the No. 7 overall pick in 2015 who missed his entire rookie campaign with a shin injury, had three receptions for 34 yards in his NFL debut and accepted the blame for running the incorrect route on Cutler's pick. The Bears' defense, which ranked in the bottom third of the league against the rush (120.9 yards per game) last season, allowed Houston to control the ball for more than 36 minutes. Alshon Jeffery led the offense with four catches for 105 yards.


EXTRA POINTS


1. The Bears are 9-1 at home versus rookie quarterbacks since 2001.


2. Wentz's 101.0 passer rating was the highest by a Philadelphia rookie since John Reaves in 1972.


3. Jeffery has at least 100 yards receiving of a TD in his last three games.


PREDICTION: Bears 23, Eagles 20

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Preview: Eagles (1-0) at Bears (0-1)


Date: September 19, 2016 8:30 PM EDT


Carson Wentz soared in his NFL debut with the Philadelphia Eagles.


Now, the strong-armed rookie quarterback will have an opportunity to showcase his skills under the lights. Wentz will play his first prime-time game as the Eagles (1-0) visit the Chicago Bears (0-1) on Monday night.


The past week has been a whirlwind for Wentz, whom the Eagles selected with No. 2 overall pick in this year's draft out of North Dakota State. He passed for 278 yards and two touchdowns to lead his team to a 29-10 win against the Cleveland Browns in the season opener. His jersey shot to No. 1 in NFL online sales.


Vice President Joe Biden encouraged President Barack Obama to "get on the Wentz wagon." Instead, Obama -- an ardent Bears fan -- joked that he would visit Philadelphia "and scout out what all of the fuss is about."


Bears coach John Fox and his defensive assistants have done some scouting of their own.


Chicago is looking to bounce back from a 23-14 loss to the Houston Texans in Week 1. The Bears led 14-10 at halftime but were outscored 13-0 in the second half as their offense failed to gain traction.


Quarterback Jay Cutler could use better protection in the pocket after he was sacked five times in the opener. He also spent time this week reiterating his confidence in wide receiver Kevin White, the Bears' first-round pick in 2015 who missed his entire rookie season because of a stress fracture. White made his NFL debut last week but caught only three passes for 34 yards despite being targeted seven times.


"We need him," Cutler said. "He's going to be fine. We're not worried about him. We like our group of receivers out there. ... I'm going to play better. As a whole, offensively, we're going to play better."


If White advances as Cutler hopes, he could create a dangerous tandem alongside wide receiver Alshon Jeffery. That will create pressure on the Eagles' secondary, which faces questions after cornerback Leodis McKelvin sustained a strained left hamstring in Week 1.


Philadelphia coach Doug Pederson described McKelvin's status as "week-to-week," which does not bode well for Monday. The Eagles traded cornerback Eric Rowe to the New England Patriots before the season opener, which means Nolan Carroll, Ron Brooks and rookie Jalen Mills might need to anchor a thin cornerback group.


McKelvin is not the Eagles' only injured starter. Tight end Zach Ertz sustained a displaced rib near his left shoulder in Week 1 and could be out for an extended period of time.


"It's a dangerous situation with a displaced bone," Pederson said. "You are talking up around the neck and head area, so any type of blow again could do further damage to that. That's why it's a week-to-week deal to see how it heals and recovers."


In Ertz's absence, veteran Brent Celek is expected to step forward as the team's top option at tight end.


The Bears know they must improve on defense after allowing Houston to convert 12 of 20 third-down opportunities one week ago. Linebacker Danny Trevathan will make his home debut as a Bear after signing as a free agent during the spring. Another new face on the lakefront will be rookie pass rusher Leonard Floyd, who was credited with six tackles and registered a half-sack along with Eddie Goldman in his NFL debut.


Look for Fox and defensive coordinator Vic Fangio to try to pressure Wentz in front of a hostile environment.


Wentz, however, will have plenty of support in the huddle as he braces for the Bears. The 23-year-old already has the backing of his teammates, including wide receiver Jordan Matthews, who is thrilled with the chance to develop continuity with his quarterback after several years of uncertainty at the position.


"It's a different thing when that guy's your brother and when he's your quarterback," Matthews said. "When he's your quarterback, it's like, 'I'm just doing my job.' When he's your brother, it's like, 'I've got to get these 12 yards because I want him to be able to trust that I'm going to be where I need to be so that we can get out here and win football games.' ... And I want him to be just as successful as me, if not more.


"When you start having that relationship, when you want to give up of yourself for somebody else, the games, they just happen. It becomes fun. It becomes something everybody loves to enjoy. Like I said, Carson has that attitude."

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Monday Night Football Predictions: Philadelphia Eagles at Chicago Bears Odds & Picks
by Alan Matthews


If I'm being honest, this week's "Monday Night Football" matchup between the Eagles and Bears looks like one of the worst MNF games of the year because I fully expect both clubs to finish below .500. But I can all but guarantee you that it won't be as bad as last week's MNF nightcap in San Francisco, where the 49ers beat the Rams 28-0 -- a game in which Los Angeles set back offensive football about 40 years. Sadly, I recommended taking Rams -2.5 but I mentioned I absolutely loved the under -- a rare game where I prefer a total over a side -- and that clearly hit. So a good start to the MNF year from a betting perspective.


This is Philadelphia's first trip to the Windy City since 2010, which the Bears won. The teams last played in Week 16 of the 2013 season, and it was one of the low points of the Marc Trestman Era in Chicago. The Bears could have clinched the NFC North with a victory but were embarrassed 54-11 even though the Eagles had nothing to play for that Sunday night. The Bears would then lose a winner-take-all NFC North title game at home the following week to Green Bay, and things went totally downhill from there for Trestman, who was fired after the 2014 season.


That 2013 Eagles team was Chip Kelly's first season in Philly, and the Eagles would win an NFC East winner-take-all game the following week over Dallas to reach the playoffs -- a wild-card home loss to New Orleans -- for the only time in Kelly's tenure. He's now coaching those 49ers.


Eagles at Bears Betting Story Lines


If you ask me, the two biggest "winners" of Week 1 were New England among AFC teams and Philadelphia in the NFC. Never thought I would group the Patriots and Eagles together this year, but there it is. In fact, through one week the NFL Executive of the Year is Eagles GM Howie Roseman, the Coach of the Year is Doug Pederson and the Offensive Rookie of the Year is Carson Wentz following Philly's 29-10 win over Cleveland.


Roseman, remember, somehow got the Vikings to give up first- and fourth-round picks near the end of the preseason when Minnesota panic traded for QB Sam Bradford after losing Teddy Bridgewater for the season. Before that deal, the Eagles planned to redshirt Wentz this season. Instead, they threw him in there Week 1 against the Browns, and Wentz was great, completing 22 of 37 for 278 yards, two touchdowns, no picks and a rating of 101.0 that's 11th in the NFL. It was one of the most unlikely performances by a rookie QB ever. Sure, the guy was the No. 2 overall pick, but three weeks ago he wasn't going to play in 2016, he barely played his final season at North Dakota State due to a wrist injury and was limited to one half of preseason football in the exhibition opener because he fractured a rib.


I'm obviously not ready to call Wentz the ROY favorite over Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott, but no rookie looked better in Week 1. I certainly understand that was against a bad Cleveland team and also it was at home. The crowd will be a factor this week when Wentz is under center, and perhaps that inexperience will show in making changes at the line.


Philly did suffer two key injuries in Week 1 with tight end Zach Ertz dealing with a rib problem and cornerback Leodis McKelvin a hamstring issue. Neither is likely to play Monday. Seventh-round rookie Jalen Mills likely would start for McKelvin, so expect the Bears to target him.


Chicago was the only NFC North team to lose Week 1. The Bears led the Texans 14-10 at halftime in Houston, but then the offense stopped functioning in a 23-14 loss. The Bears' offensive line was overwhelmed in the second half and Chicago finished with just 258 total yards. Alshon Jeffery had a solid game with four catches for 105 yards, but that was all in the first half. Kevin White, the Bears' No. 7 overall pick in 2015 who missed all of last year, had just three catches for 34 yards and was responsible for a Jay Cutler interception when White broke off a route too early. Cutler, incidentally, was sacked five times and pressured on 40 percent of his dropbacks (tied for highest in NFL). It's going to be a long year in Chicago.


The Bears seemed to come through the game without any major injuries in it, but they also had a league-high nine players listed as questionable and played seven of them -- also the highest in the NFL -- in Week 1. Welcome to the NFL's new injury report.


Eagles at Bears Betting Odds and Trends


Chicago is -3 (-125) with a total of 43. On the moneyline, the Bears are -175 and Eagles +155. On the alternate lines, Chicago is -3.5 (+100) and -2.5 (-150). On the road in 2016, Philadelphia was 4-4 against the spread and 4-4 "over/under." At home last year, the Bears were 2-6 ATS and 4-4 O/U.


The Eagles are 1-4 ATS in their past five vs. the NFC and 1-6 ATS in their past seven in Week 2. The Bears are 4-1 ATS in their past five on Monday but 0-5 ATS in their past five in September. The under is 8-1 in Philly's last nine after a win. The under is 4-1 in Chicago's past five vs. teams with a winning record.


Eagles at Bears Betting Predictions and Monday Night Football Picks


I do think Chicago is the better-coached team and, at least this week, has the better quarterback. Jeffery could have a big night, and the Chicago pass rush will give Wentz many more problems than Cleveland's did. The Bears won a single home game last year but will take this one. Give the 2.5 points, and I love the under again.

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Monday Night Football betting preview and odds: Eagles at Bears


Philadelphia Eagles at Chicago Bears (-3.5, 42)


Carson Wentz showed he could handle the big stage in his much-ballyhooed NFL debut, but the lights will be even brighter when he leads the Philadelphia Eagles on the road to face the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football. Wentz, the No. 2 overall pick overall pick out of North Dakota State, earned raved reviews nationally after guiding Philadelphia to a 29-10 win over Cleveland in its season opener.


Wentz was expected to open the season on the bench but was thrust into the starter's role following the abrupt trade of Sam Bradford to the Minnesota Vikings and responded with 278 yards passing and a pair of touchdowns against the Browns. "It looks like Philadelphia's going to be very well rewarded for the risk they took on draft day, giving up a lot of stuff to get this guy," Bears defensive coordinator Vic Fangio said of Wentz. "The guy's very impressive." Chicago was not that impressive in its season opener, failing to score in the second half in a 23-14 loss at Houston. Playing at home is not necessarily an advantage for the Bears, who won only once at Soldier Field en route to a 5-11 record last season.


TV: 8:30 p.m. ET, ESPN.


LINE HISTORY: The Bears opened the week at -2.5 and throughout the week the spread took a couple of half point jumps to leapfrog the key number of -3. The Bears went from -2.5 to -3 late Sunday night (just after the line was released) and moved from -3 to -3.5 on Thursday afternoon.


The total hit the board at 42.5 and was steady for the early part of the week before being dropped to the current number of 42 on Thursday evening.


POWER RANKINGS: Philadelphia (+3.5) - Chicago (+2.5) + home field (-3) = Chicago -4


KEY INJURIES (for full injury report visit matchup page):


Eagles - WR B. Treggs (Probable Monday, knee), TE T. Burton (Probable Monday, calf), T L. Johnson (Probable Monday, suspension), CB L. McKelvin (Out Monday, hamstring), TE Z. Ertz (Out Monday, collarbone).


Bears - CB K. Fuller (Questionable Monday, knee), S D. Bush (Questionable Monday, hamstring), S H. Jones-Quartey (Questionable Monday, leg), WR M. Wilson (Out Monday, foot).


WEATHER REPORT: The forecast for the Soldier Field area of Chicago is calling for clear skies all day until right around kickoff when there is a slight (15-20 percent) chance of some thunderstorms developing. The temperatures will be seasonal (high 70's) and humidity levels will be high (70-70 percent). Wind will not be a factor at only 5 mph.


ABOUT THE EAGLES (1-0 SU, 1-0 ATS, 0-1 O/U): While Wentz is the new darling of Philadelphia -- his jersey was the No. 1 seller nationally -- after his starry debut, there are major injury concerns on both sides of the ball for the Eagles. Tight end Zach Ertz, who had six catches for 58 yards, suffered a rib displacement under his collarbone and did not practice again Friday, likely robbing Wentz of a safety valve that hauled in 75 receptions in 2015. Cornerback Leodis McKelvin also did not practice with a strained hamstring, putting further stress on a position where Philadelphia lacked depth after trading Eric Rowe to New England. Jordan Matthews had a big first game with seven catches for 114 yards and a TD.


ABOUT THE BEARS (0-1 SU, 0-1 ATS, 0-1 O/U): Chicago's offensive line struggled to protect quarterback Jay Cutler, who was sacked five times and pressured repeatedly while throwing for 216 yards with one touchdown and a costly interception. Speedy wide receiver Kevin White, the No. 7 overall pick in 2015 who missed his entire rookie campaign with a shin injury, had three receptions for 34 yards in his NFL debut and accepted the blame for running the incorrect route on Cutler's pick. The Bears' defense, which ranked in the bottom third of the league against the rush (120.9 yards per game) last season, allowed Houston to control the ball for more than 36 minutes. Alshon Jeffery led the offense with four catches for 105 yards.


TRENDS:


* Eagles are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games in Week 2.
* Bears are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games in September.
* Under is 8-1 in Eagles last 9 games following a straight up win.
* Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.


CONSENSUS: The public is supporting the road underdog Eagles at a rate of 63 percent and the Over is picking up the majority of the totals wagers with 68 percent.

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Re: NFL Betting Info Week 2

MNF - Eagles at Bears
By Kevin Rogers


The Eagles and Bears wrap up Week 2 of the NFL card at Soldier Field in Chicago on Monday night. Both these teams aren’t expected to be playoff squads in the NFC, but Philadelphia is hoping that its building a solid quarterback situation with rookie Carson Wentz. The Bears finished last season at 6-10, the third straight year in which Chicago has failed to bust the .500 mark.


LAST WEEK


Philadelphia put together an impressive season opening victory over Cleveland, 29-10 to cash as four-point home favorites. Wentz completed 22-of-37 passes for 278 yards and two touchdowns. Ryan Mathews rushed for 77 yards and a touchdown, while Jordan Matthews hauled in seven receptions for 114 yards and a touchdown for Philadelphia. The Eagles finished last season with a 3-5 SU/ATS record at Lincoln Financial Field, but improved to 5-1 SU and 4-2 ATS in the past six season openers.


Chicago jumped out to a 14-10 advantage at Houston in Week 1, but the Bears fell short in a 23-14 setback at NRG Stadium. Houston covered as a 5 ½-point favorites, as the Texans held the ball for over 36 minutes, compared to nearly 24 minutes for the Bears. Jay Cutler put together an average performance by throwing for 216 yards, a touchdown, and an interception. The bright spot offensively for Chicago was wide receiver Alshon Jeffery, who pulled in 105 yards through the air after playing in nine games last season (807 yards, 4 TD’s).


SOLDIER STRUGGLES


The Bears haven’t defended their home field very well, losing seven of eight contests at Soldier Field in 2015. Dating back to December 2014, Chicago owns a dreadful 1-10 SU and 3-8 ATS in the last 11 games in the Windy City. The only home victory in John Fox’s first season as Bears’ head coach came in a 22-20 triumph over the Raiders as three-point underdogs, as Chicago kicked a field goal in the final seconds for the win. In 10 of the 11 games in this disastrous stretch, the Bears have allowed at least 20 points, while being listed as a favorite only twice (losing to Washington and San Francisco in 2015).


FLY EAGLES FLY


Philadelphia has profited as a road underdog the last three seasons, posting an 8-5 ATS record. The Eagles picked up away victories in this role against the Jets, Patriots, and Giants, while their final four road contests of 2015 all sailed OVER the total. Since 2009, Philadelphia has won six of its previous seven road openers, with the lone loss in this stretch coming at Atlanta as three-point favorites last season, 26-24.


MONDAY NIGHT MAGIC


Under Chip Kelly, the Eagles compiled a strong 4-1 SU/ATS record in Monday night contests since 2013. Kelly is long gone to San Francisco, but the Eagles won two of those games in the away ‘dog role at Washington in 2013 and Indianapolis in 2014. The Bears have won seven of their last nine Monday nighters since 2011, as five of those victories came away from the Windy City. The last time Chicago hosted a Monday night contest came in 2014, losing a 31-15 decision to New Orleans.


SEESAW BATTLES


The Bears and Eagles have split their last four matchups since 2009. Philadelphia ripped apart Chicago in their previous meeting in 2013 at Lincoln Financial Field, 54-11 as 2 ½-point favorites. The Eagles racked up over 500 yards in that blowout, as Nick Foles threw two touchdown passes, while LeSean McCoy rushed for a pair of scores. Philadelphia is making its first trip to Soldier Field since 2010 when the Eagles dropped a 31-26 decision as three-point road favorites. Cutler tossed four touchdowns as Chicago built a 31-13 advantage before Philadelphia scored 13 points in the final quarter to make the score closer.


LINE MOVEMENT


Chicago opened up as 2 ½-point favorites when lines were released by CG Technology in late April and there hasn’t been great movement since then. The Bears have jumped to three-point favorites, but the juice is -115 or -120 at many books currently. The total is sitting at 42 ½ at most outlets, as Chicago had only one total at 42 ½ or lower last season, which was an UNDER against Denver in a 17-15 defeat on a 41 total.

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Re: NFL Betting Info Week 2

Week*2 NFL


Eagles (1-0) @ Bears (0-1)– Rookie QB Wentz gets first road start on national TV; LW he threw for 270 yards with no turnovers in his pro debut. Eagles are 19-12 as road underdogs the last 8 years. Bears are 14-22-3 as home favorite last 8 years; they were held scoreless in 2nd half in Houston LW, after leading 14-10 at half. Chicago won four of last six series games, losing 54-11 at Philly in last meeting three years ago. Eagles won five of last seven visits here, with last one in 2010. Philly won six of last seven road openers- they’re 5-1 as a dog in AOs– over is 5-2-1 in their last eight AOs. Chicago lost last two home openers after winning eight of nine before that; four of their last five HOs went over.

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Re: NFL Betting Info Week 2

Trends - Philadelphia at Chicago


ATS Trends


Philadelphia
•Eagles are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 Monday games.
• Eagles are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
• Eagles are 5-12-1 ATS in their last 18 games in September.
• Eagles are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 games on grass.
• Eagles are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 vs. NFC.
• Eagles are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games in Week 2.
• Eagles are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game.



Chicago
•Bears are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 Monday games.
• Bears are 6-19-1 ATS in their last 26 home games.
• Bears are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games in Week 2.
• Bears are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 vs. NFC.
• Bears are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games on grass.
• Bears are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
• Bears are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games in September.


OU Trends


Philadelphia
•Under is 6-0-1 in Eagles last 7 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game.
• Over is 4-0 in Eagles last 4 road games.
• Under is 4-0 in Eagles last 4 games following a straight up win of more than 14 points.
• Under is 5-0 in Eagles last 5 games in September.
• Over is 6-0 in Eagles last 6 vs. NFC.
• Over is 5-0 in Eagles last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
• Under is 8-1 in Eagles last 9 games following a straight up win.
• Under is 8-1 in Eagles last 9 games following a ATS win.
• Over is 7-1 in Eagles last 8 games in Week 2.
• Over is 4-1 in Eagles last 5 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
• Over is 6-2 in Eagles last 8 games overall.
• Over is 20-7 in Eagles last 27 vs. a team with a losing record.
• Over is 8-3-1 in Eagles last 12 Monday games.



Chicago
•Over is 4-1 in Bears last 5 vs. NFC.
• Under is 4-1 in Bears last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
• Under is 4-1 in Bears last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
• Over is 9-3 in Bears last 12 games in September.
• Under is 8-3 in Bears last 11 games on grass.


Head to Head


•Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
• Underdog is 8-3 ATS in their last 11 meetings