As the NFL playoff picture takes shape, we take a look ahead to Week 10 and who’s opening as favorites.
Week 9 in the NFL was all we could have asked for, and then some.
While the Aaron Rodgers versus Tom Brady matchup on Sunday night didn’t produce the thriller that many had hoped for, the rest of the league made up for it.
The shootout in the NFC lived up to its billing, as the New Orleans Saints survived a furious comeback by the Los Angeles Rams to win 45-35. It brought all the fireworks that were expected, with both teams eclipsing 480 total yards. The top of the NFC is a lot more interesting now, with New Orleans and LA both having just one loss to their names.
Elsewhere, the Kansas City Chiefs and Carolina Panthers continued their winning ways, improving to 8-1 and 6-2, respectively. The Atlanta Falcons used a dominant offensive showing in the nation’s capital to claw their way to .500; and more importantly, back into playoff contention.
The Pittsburgh Steelers went into Baltimore and beat the Ravens to take full control over the AFC North, while the Houston Texans and Los Angeles Chargers used last second victories to each notch their sixth win in a suddenly crowded AFC playoff picture.
As the drama starts to unfold, here are your early Week 10 favorites (via Oddshark).
Thursday, Nov. 8
Carolina Panthers at Pittsburgh Steelers (-5.5)
Sunday, Nov. 11
Detroit Lions at Chicago Bears (-5)
Arizona Cardinals at Kansas City Chiefs (-16.5)
New England Patriots (-6.5) at Tennessee Titans
New Orleans Saints (-4.5) at Cincinnati Bengals
Atlanta Falcons (-4) at Cleveland Browns
Jacksonville Jaguars at Indianapolis Colts (-3)
Washington Redskins at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (EVEN)
Buffalo Bills at New York Jets (-9)
Los Angeles Chargers (-9.5) at Oakland Raiders
Miami Dolphins at Green Bay Packers (-7.5)
Seattle Seahawks at Los Angeles Rams (-8.5)
Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles (-4.5)
Monday, Nov. 12
New York Giants at San Francisco 49ers (-3)
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