Early Sunday NFL Slate
Vikings vs. Bills (-6.5)
Sunday, Nov. 13 | 1 p.m. ET
It’s hard to get a true read on this game, as Josh Allen’s status is up in the air at the time of this writing. He hurt is elbow in the Bills’ last game against the Jets, so we will have to monitor his status leading up to this game.
With that said, even if he plays I’d be worried if he would even be 100% as an elbow injury on his throwing elbow is obviously a concern for a QB. So, regardless of his status, I’ll take the points with the Vikings.
Vikings vs. Bills Pick: Vikings +6.5 | -105 at BetMGM
Lions vs. Bears (-2.5)
Sunday, Nov. 13 | 1 p.m. ET
Despite losing last week, the Bears came out of that game with legitimate hope for their future with Justin Fields at QB. Fields finished that game with 4 total touchdowns (3 passing, 1 rushing) and 178 yards rushing. With that said, the Bears have still lost five of their last six, so we are still waiting for it to translate to wins.
The Lions, meanwhile, finally got their second win of the season, beating Aaron Rodgers and the Packers. I like them to keep this one within a field goal, so I’ll take the points with the Lions.
Lions vs. Bears Pick: Lions +3 | -115 at FanDuel
Jaguars vs. Chiefs (-9.5)
Sunday, Nov. 13 | 1 p.m. ET
The Jaguars finally broke their five-game losing streak last week, coming back from 17 down to the Raiders to win. They had been close in most of those five games, just kept falling apart at the end.
I think they will be able to keep it close against a Chiefs team who struggled offensively last week in a hard-fought game against the Titans.
Jaguars vs. Chiefs Pick: Jaguars +9.5 | -109 at BetRivers
Browns vs. Dolphins (-3.5)
Sunday, Nov. 13 | 1 p.m. ET
The poor Browns played their best game in almost two months on Monday night Week 8, but of course, had their bye last week so they couldn’t build on the momentum.
The Dolphins, meanwhile, remain absolutely electric on offense but unable to stop anybody on defense. The Browns should be able to run the ball to a ton of success with Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt to keep this one within a field goal.
Browns vs. Dolphins Pick: Browns +4 | -107 at PointsBet
Texans vs. Giants (-6.5)
Sunday, Nov. 13 | 1 p.m. ET
Props to the Texans for playing the Eagles tough last week on Thursday Night Football, but they are remarkably untalented and out-matched against almost every team in the NFL.
The Giants, coming off their bye, should be able to take care of business at home with relative ease.
Texans vs. Giants Pick: Giants -6 | -110 at Caesars
Saints (-2.5) vs. Steelers
Sunday, Nov. 13 | 1 p.m. ET
Both of these teams stink, with the Saints currently ranked 23rd in DVOA, and the Steelers not far behind at 25th.
The Steelers might get a lift this week, with T.J. Watt possibly able to make his return from a pec injury that has sidelined him since Week 1, but the Steelers are so dreadful on offense that the Saints should be able to take care of business.
Saints vs. Steelers Pick: Saints -2.5 | -110 at BetMGM
Broncos vs. Titans (-3)
Sunday, Nov. 13 | 1 p.m. ET
Gross. I had almost forgotten how brutal the Broncos are over their bye week, but, don’t worry, Russell Wilson is back in our lives and probably doing high knees as we speak.
With that said, even if Ryan Tannehill plays, I can’t lay 3 points to a Titans team that is incapable of throwing to their wide receivers.
Broncos vs. Titans Pick: Broncos +3 | -110 at PointsBet