NFL Week 11 Odds: Best Bets Against the Spread

By Brad Rowland | Nov 16, 2014

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) makes an adjustment at the line of scrimmage during the fourth quarter against the Denver Broncos at Gillette Stadium. The New England Patriots won 43-21. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports /

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Miami Dolphins running back Daniel Thomas (30) is stopped by the Detroit Lions defense during the fourth quarter at Ford Field. Detroit won 20-16. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports /

Detroit Lions (+1) over Arizona Cardinals

This is simply a pick against Drew Stanton.

It normally isn’t a great idea to take Matthew Stafford on the road, but this year, the Lions have a real, live defense and that is the difference. Detroit has the personnel to make a quarterback on Stanton’s level (average at best) cringe, and with Detroit getting healthy on offense, that is enough to send me their way.

It is conceivable that Drew Stanton has become a serviceable quarterback, and he has led Arizona to victories this season, but he’s going to have to prove it to me again in this spot against one of the best defenses in the league.

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