The bizarre decline of the Green Bay Packers continues, as Aaron Rodgers could only lead his offense to nine points against a Detroit Lions team that has been giving up points in bunches to everyone else. Rodgers threw three interceptions, including two in the red zone, for the first time since 2017. He has only thrown three interceptions in a game five times, and this was the first time this had happened against a divisional opponent. The Lions had only picked off two passes all season before pushing their total to five. Now Green Bay faces Dallas, Tennessee and Philadelphia, who have a combined record of 20-5. Their next game against a sub-.500 team will not come until December 4, when they head to Chicago. They also have to face the Rams, Miami and Minnesota – and Detroit. At what point do the Packers hand the offense to Jordan Love and see if he is the quarterback of the future? Going into Week 10, check out our NFL betting overview of the prime-time showdowns and the top matchup in each time slot.
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→ Thursday, November 10
Atlanta Falcons (-3) at Carolina Panthers (O/U 44.5)
(8:15 pm ET, Prime Video)
Atlanta slipped out of sole possession of first place in the NFC South last weekend, losing at home to the Chargers by three. Carolina got dismantled in Cincinnati, 42-21, as Bengals tailback Joe Mixon found the end zone five times. The Falcons have won 35 of the 55 meetings with the Panthers, and they won the first meeting this season, prevailing, 37-34, in overtime on October 30. Against the Chargers, the Falcons led 10-0 after the first quarter but gave up 14 points in the second. They took the lead back after three, but the Chargers made two field goals in the fourth, including the game-winner. The Falcons’ offense has two solid tailbacks in Tyler Allgeier and Cordarrelle Patterson, and rookie wide receiver Drake London leads the team wit 369 receiving yards. Marcus Mariota has a serviceable 10:6 TD:INT ratio but is also productive on the ground.
Carolina gave up 28 points in the second quarter against Cincinnati; as a team, they are 23rd in scoring offense and 29th in scoring defense, which makes it difficult to win games. P.J. Walker was negative in many fantasy football scoring algorithms, and tailbacks Chuba Hubbard and D’Onta Foreman are struggling to fill the hole that Christian McCaffrey left when he was traded to San Francisco. Can they turn the tables on Atlanta? Falcons to win and cover.
→ Sunday, November 13
Minnesota Vikings (+6) at Buffalo Bills (45.5)
(12:00 pm ET, FOX)
The Buffalo Bills have lost a pair of mystifying games, as their offense just got in their own way in losses at Miami and at the Jets. The biggest question ahead of this game is the health of Josh Allen, who is undergoing tests for a UCL injury on his throwing elbow. Right now, the injury could just be a forearm strain, which means that Allen would likely play on Sunday. It could also be a ligament sprain, in which case we would likely see Case Keenum starting. If it’s a UCL tear, then the Bills’ season is at risk.
The look-ahead line on this game was Buffalo -9.5. However, the Bills blew a 14-3 lead against a young Jets team. The Vikings are the real deal, with a 7-1 record. Kirk Cousins has managed the turnover bug this year. He has Adam Thielen and Justin Jefferson running routes, and T.J. Hockenson has arrived at tight end. Dalvin Cook can pound the ball on the ground, and the defense is much better this year. I think the Vikings hang around here, and I’m jumping on this line before the Bills announce the change at quarterback and it plummets. Vikings to cover.
Arizona Cardinals (+3) at L.A. Rams (43.5)
(4:25 pm ET, FOX)
This line opened at Arizona +4 and has already dropped a point. Why? Because Kyler Murray looks like he can get the offense going, now that DeAndre Hopkins is back. The Cardinals’ defense is not impressive, but the Rams haven’t been able to score on anyone. The way the Rams gave up a late touchdown drive to Tom Brady and the Bucs last week shows that the defense may be wearing down mentally as well. I’m not sure that Matthew Stafford has the confidence or the personnel to pull away in this game. Cardinals to cover.
L.A. Chargers (+7) at San Francisco 49ers (45.5)
(8:20 pm ET, NBC)
The Chargers have to turn around and play in prime time after winning a slog in Atlanta last week. Also, the 49ers’ four wins this season have come by a combined 74 points. The 49ers get to come out of the bye, which means their key injuries should have had some time to heal. Jimmy Garoppolo continues to play inconsistently, but the combination of a return of Deebo Samuel and the disruptive influence of the 49ers’ defense should provide the win. 49ers to win and cover.
→ Monday, November 14
Washington Commanders (+10.5) at Philadelphia Eagles (43.5)
(8:15 pm ET, ESPN)
We get a classic NFC East rivalry game on Monday night, as the Eagles look for the first 9-0 start in franchise history. Jalen Hurts comes in second in the NFL with a passer rating of 107.8. The Eagles will come in with plenty of rest, as they played last Thursday. Washington has only covered once in their last five games in Philadelphia, while the Eagles have covered in all four of their home games this season. I’m more inclined to take the under than to go heavy on the spread, but I see a rested Philly team taking the game to Washington on both sides of the ball. Eagles to win and cover.
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