Sports picks for Wednesday, October 21, 2026

DAL: 267.2 team passing yards per game to PHI's 173.3

Dallas throws for 267.2 yards a game over 6 games, almost identical to 266.3 last season, so the Cowboys' passing volume is stable. Philadelphia is at 173.3, down from 194.3, and has never been built around throwing. These identities collide: Dallas lives through the air while the Eagles prefer to win other ways. Expect Dallas's number to hold, and think of this game as a question of whether Philadelphia can keep the Cowboys' passing game off the field.

TEN: 1.67 sacks taken per game to CLE's 4

Tennessee keeps its quarterback upright and Cleveland does not: 4 sacks taken per game for the Browns across 6 games, up from 3 last season. Tennessee has dropped from 3.5 last season to 1.67, so both lines moved in opposite directions this year. Six games is a real start, and Cleveland's number has climbed two seasons running. When a team giving up sacks visits a protection that is holding, think about drives stalling for Cleveland on long downs rather than big totals.

MIN: 12.8 points allowed per game to IND's 27.3

Minnesota allows 12.8 points a game over 5 games, while Indianapolis gives up 27.3 over 6. Last season the gap was smaller, 19.6 for Minnesota and 24.2 for Indianapolis, so both defenses have moved hard this year. Minnesota's number is the more likely to drift back up, since a five-game run that far below last season rarely holds untouched. The style edge belongs to the Vikings defense, which pushes this matchup toward a lower-scoring game on their terms.

BAL: 151.5 rush yards a game to CIN's 82.8

Baltimore runs for 151.5 yards a game over six games, close to its 156.6 last season, while Cincinnati manages 82.8 over five games, below its 93.6. Baltimore's number is a steady identity and should hold. Cincinnati has been light on the ground two years running. A Ravens team that can control the game on the ground forces the Bengals to win through the air.

MIN: 2 takeaways per game to IND's 0.5

Minnesota's defense takes the ball away about twice a game, while Indianapolis averages one takeaway every other game. These are five and six game samples with no opponent detail, and takeaways swing hard week to week, so the gap is real but likely to narrow. For this game, Minnesota creating extra possessions fits the profile, and Indy's defense has given its offense little help in the turnover column.

NYJ: 2.83 sacks recorded per game to MIA's 0.8

The Jets are getting home a bit under three times a game, and Miami's defense is barely managing one sack a game over five games. Sacks lean on pass volume and opponent protection, which the sheet doesn't show, so treat both numbers as a six week snapshot. When Miami drops back in this one, the Jets have the pressure edge, and Miami's own rush has shown little that would bother a quarterback.

TEN: 1.67 sacks taken a game to CLE's 4

Cleveland's quarterback is going down four times a game through six games, up from three a game last season, while Tennessee has cut its rate to 1.67 from 3.5. The Titans' rush gets the matchup that keeps Cleveland behind the chains. Six games is a real sample for both, so the gap should mostly hold. Long third downs and stalled Browns drives favor a slower, lower-scoring Cleveland offense.

KC: 33.3% red-zone scoring allowed to SEA's 78.6%

Kansas City has let opponents score touchdowns on a third of red-zone trips, and Seattle is allowing them on more than three of four. Red-zone rates come from a handful of possessions per game, so five and six game samples move fast in both directions. For this game, Kansas City drives that reach the 20 have a better finish rate on paper than Seattle's.

MIN: 12.8 points allowed a game to IND's 27.3

Minnesota allows 12.8 points a game over five games, down from 19.6 last season, while Indianapolis gives up 27.3, worse than its 24.2 last season. Both moved in the same direction as their prior year, so the split has some backing. Five games of 12.8 is likely to drift up toward last season's level. The Colts offense faces the tougher side of this collision, which pushes the scoring burden onto them.

DAL: 267.2 pass yards a game to PHI's 173.3

Dallas throws for 267.2 yards a game over six games, almost exactly its 266.3 from last season. Philadelphia sits at 173.3, down from 194.3. The Dallas number is about as stable as these get, while the Eagles have leaned away from the pass. Expect Dallas to move the ball through the air and Philadelphia to try to win a different way, keeping Dallas's offense off the field.

CAR: 295.6 pass yards a game to TB's 164.8

Carolina throws for 295.6 yards a game over five games, a big jump from 179.3 last season, while Tampa Bay sits at 164.8, down from 205.9. Five games is a short window for a jump that large, so Carolina's number is the one most likely to come back some. Tampa Bay's drop over six games looks closer to real. Carolina's passing attack carries this game, and how much of the jump holds decides how one-sided it gets.

GB: 193.3 passing yards allowed per game to DET's 297.4

GB is at 193.3 passing yards allowed per game over 6 games; DET is at 297.4 over 5 games. Those are what each defense has allowed in this season's games through Oct 20.

Karon Prunty (CB) is out for NE

Prunty will not play Thursday at Chicago because of a hamstring injury, ruled out on Oct 22. The Patriots are also without Channing Canada, another corner with a hamstring, so New England is down two cornerbacks for this game. That thins the secondary against the Bears' passing game, and depth corners will have to cover more snaps.

Carlton Davis III (CB) is out for NE

Davis has a neck injury and is officially ruled out for Thursday night in Chicago, so there is no game-time decision to wait on. The Patriots play this one without a starting-caliber corner, and the report does not name who takes his snaps. For betting, look at how the Bears passing game is priced and assume New England's secondary is thinner than usual.

Kyle Monangai (RB) is out for CHI

Monangai is dealing with both a thumb and a toe injury, and Chicago has already ruled him out for Thursday against the Patriots, so there is no game-time drama here. The sheet does not name his replacement, so watch who Chicago lists behind him before betting any running back props in this game.

Dee Winters (LB) is doubtful for DAL

Winters sprained his Achilles in Sunday night's game against the Packers, and the report out of Dallas is that he will likely miss at least one game. Doubtful means teams expect a player to sit, so plan on the Cowboys facing the Eagles without him. The sheet does not name who takes his snaps, so check the final inactive list before kickoff and watch how Dallas fills that linebacker spot.

Drew Lock (QB) is questionable for SEA

Lock has an elbow injury and was limited Wednesday, so he practiced but not fully. For a quarterback, elbow issues matter because they affect the throwing motion. Questionable means his status against Kansas City is open, and how much he practices later in the week is the signal to follow.

Elijah Arroyo (TE) is out for SEA

Arroyo hurt his shoulder in Thursday's 17-14 overtime loss to the Broncos, and Mike Macdonald said Monday he will miss significant time. That rules him out against Kansas City and likely well beyond. Seattle's other tight ends pick up his routes and blocking snaps, which makes the next man up the one to check for usage.

Jordan Love (QB) is questionable for GB

Love is questionable with a back injury and was listed as limited on Wednesday's practice estimate, so the team only gave an estimate rather than holding a full practice. He is Green Bay's starting quarterback heading to Detroit, and back issues can affect throwing mechanics even when a player suits up. Watch the rest of the week's reports, especially with several Packers receivers also on the injury list.

Jonah Elliss (LB) is doubtful for DEN

Elliss hurt his lower leg in the Week 6 win over the Rams and is expected to land on injured reserve, which would keep him out for multiple weeks. Doubtful is close to a formality here: plan on Denver playing at Arizona without him and leaning on its other linebackers.

Talanoa Hufanga (S) is doubtful for DEN

Hufanga has an ankle injury and did not practice at all Wednesday. Doubtful means he is unlikely to play at Arizona, so Denver should be planning for a different safety in the back end. If he sits, Denver's secondary is missing a starter for this game.

Carson Beck (QB) is questionable for ARI

Beck has a back injury and was limited at practice Wednesday, which means he did some work but not a full load. Questionable means it is a real coin flip for Sunday against Denver. A Wednesday limited tag on a quarterback often moves to full by Friday, so the rest of the week's practice reports will tell you more than this one.

Channing Canada (CB) is out for NE

Canada is ruled out for Thursday against the Bears with a hamstring injury, per the Oct 22 report. With Karon Prunty also out with a hamstring, New England goes into Chicago two cornerbacks short. Bettors looking at Bears receivers or passing numbers should factor in a Patriots secondary leaning on its reserves.

Ben Brown (C) is out for NE

Brown, the Patriots' center, is out Thursday at Chicago with a knee injury, ruled out on Oct 22. A backup center will snap the ball and handle the line calls in front of the quarterback. On a short week, that change in the middle of the line is something to weigh when you think about New England's ability to protect and run inside.

Jack Sanborn (LB) is out for CHI

Sanborn is officially out for Thursday against the Patriots after a concussion, per the Oct 22 report. Chicago will fill his linebacker snaps with reserves. New England is missing its starting center, so both teams have holes in the middle for this game.

Jawhar Jordan (RB) is out for HOU

Jordan was placed on the practice squad injured list Wednesday with a quadriceps injury, per head coach DeMeco Ryans. As a practice squad back, he was not a regular part of the Houston offense, so his absence should not change much against the Giants.

Lamar Jackson (QB) is questionable for BAL

Jackson is the engine of the Baltimore offense, so any ankle limitation changes how they play. He was limited Wednesday, which is a real practice rep and a better sign than sitting out. Questionable leaves it open for Cincinnati. Watch Thursday and Friday practice: a step up to full points toward him playing, and a step back is the warning sign.

Antoine Winfield Jr. (S) is doubtful for TB

Winfield is dealing with a rib injury and was limited Wednesday, so he is practicing, but doubtful still points toward him missing the trip to Carolina. If he sits, Tampa Bay loses its listed safety and the back end gets thinner. Watch the later practice reports, since a step up from limited would change the picture.

Baker Mayfield (QB) is questionable for TB

Mayfield is tagged questionable with a right thumb injury, but he was a full participant in Wednesday's practice. For a quarterback, a full session on his throwing hand this early in the week is a strong sign he is on track to start at Carolina. If he stays full through the week, the questionable label probably comes off, and Tampa Bay's passing game can be priced as normal.

Kiko Mauigoa (LB) is doubtful for NYJ

Mauigoa sat out Wednesday's practice with a thigh injury, and doubtful means he is unlikely to face Miami. Plan on the Jets playing without him at linebacker and leaning on depth. A missed Wednesday practice leaves little time to get back on the field this week.

Joseph Ossai (DE) is doubtful for NYJ

Ossai has an ankle injury and did not practice Wednesday. Doubtful usually means a player is unlikely to suit up, so plan for the Jets to face Miami without him. A missed practice early in the week leaves little room for a turnaround. Expect the Jets to lean on their other edge rushers, and adjust any read on their pass rush for this game.

Sauce Gardner (CB) is doubtful for IND

Gardner is IND's top cover corner, and an MRI on Monday showed a mild left calf strain that has him week-to-week. Doubtful means he very likely sits at Minnesota. Calf strains tend to linger, so this may run past one game. If he is out, expect Minnesota to test whoever lines up across from its top receiver more often.

Bub Means (WR) is out for CLE

Means is on the Browns' practice squad, so he was not in line for snaps against Tennessee anyway. The knee injury moves him to the practice squad injured list as of Oct 20, which takes him off the board for now. For bettors, this changes nothing on the Cleveland side of the game.

Garret Wallow (LB) is out for SF

Out means Garret Wallow is not playing at Atlanta. The report lists no injury and no backup, so check the depth chart at linebacker before reading much into SF's defensive numbers this week.

Alijah Vera-Tucker (G) is out for NE

Vera-Tucker (hamstring) has been ruled out for Thursday night's game against the Bears. Reported Oct 22.

T.J. Edwards (LB) is doubtful for CHI

Edwards (hamstring) is doubtful to play Thursday night versus the Patriots. Reported Oct 21.

Deebo Samuel Sr. (WR) is out for SF

Samuel is listed out with a hamstring injury, and he was not expected to practice Wednesday, Oct 21, ahead of the trip to Atlanta. Hamstrings tend to linger, so a missed Wednesday this early in the week fits the out tag. With him off the field, his targets go to the rest of the San Francisco receiver room, and the team also has Mike Evans on the report. When pricing receiver props for this game, start from the idea that Samuel's share is spread around.

SF: 75% fourth-down conversion rate to ATL's 16.7%

SF is at 75% fourth-down conversion rate over 6 games; ATL is at 16.7% over 6 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 20. Last season SF was at 59.1% over 17 games and ATL at 50% over 17 games.

NO: 84.2% red-zone scoring rate to PIT's 53.3%

New Orleans scores on 84.2% of its red-zone trips over 6 games, a massive jump from 44.4% last season. Pittsburgh is at 53.3%, close to its 58.8% from a year ago. A swing that large in six games is the kind that usually cools off, so the Saints' finishing is the number most likely to drop. If New Orleans moves the ball well, a few field goals instead of touchdowns would be a normal correction.

DET: 32.8 points per game to GB's 21.2

Detroit scores 32.8 points a game over 5 games, up from 28.3 last season, while Green Bay sits at 21.2, down slightly from 23. Detroit's offense was already high-scoring, so most of this is real with some room to settle. Green Bay has been less explosive. The Lions set the pace in this matchup, and the question is whether the Packers can keep up in a game that tends to be played at Detroit's speed.

HOU: 0.5 turnovers committed per game to NYG's 1.83

Houston turns it over 0.5 times a game over 6 games, while the Giants are at 1.83, up from 1 last season. Houston was careful last year too at 0.71, so its ball security looks like a real trait. The Giants' jump is sharper than their history, which suggests some bounce-back. For now the edge in short fields and extra possessions sits with Houston.

SF: 0.83 sacks taken per game to ATL's 2.67

SF is at 0.83 sacks taken per game over 6 games; ATL is at 2.67 over 6 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 20. Last season SF was at 1.8 over 17 games and ATL at 1.86 over 17 games.

Jeremiyah Love (RB) is questionable for ARI

Love has an ankle injury and will not practice Wednesday, so the Cardinals list him questionable for Denver. A missed session early in the week is not a ruling either way, but if he stays out of practice the rest of the week, his chances of playing drop. The sheet does not name who would take his carries.

SF has won 6 straight

SF has not lost yet: six games, six wins. The sheet does not say who those wins came against, so it cannot tell you whether the record was earned against good teams or a soft early schedule. Unbeaten teams tend to get priced on the streak, and that is usually where the number stops helping. Going into ATL, look past the 6-0 and judge the matchup itself before paying the premium it carries.

HOU: 0.5 turnovers a game to NYG's 1.83

The Giants are turning it over 1.83 times a game over six games, up from one a game last season, while Houston has trimmed its rate to 0.5 from 0.71. The Giants' spike sits well above last season, so some of it should settle. Houston's ball security looks real across two seasons. Giveaways handing the Texans short fields is the swing to price in.

KC: 6.74 yards per play to SEA's 5.3

Kansas City gains 6.74 yards per play over 5 games, up sharply from 5.05 last season, while Seattle sits at 5.3, down from 5.98. The Chiefs' jump is large for five games and likely cools some. Seattle's drop is a step back from last year. The efficiency edge belongs to Kansas City, which tends to create bigger plays and fewer drives to win a game.

KaVontae Turpin (WR) is questionable for DAL

KaVontae Turpin carries a questionable tag, but the report says the rib injury is expected to keep Turpin out of the Week 7 game against the Eagles. That is closer to doubtful than a real toss-up. Dallas would have to cover Turpin's receiving and return work with other players, so assume Turpin is out unless the team says otherwise.

Rashid Shaheed (WR) is questionable for SEA

Shaheed has a hip injury and was limited Wednesday, so he is practicing in some form. Questionable with a limited session keeps him in play for the Chiefs game. For a receiver whose value often comes from speed, a hip issue is worth tracking before trusting his yardage or long reception props.

Rashee Rice (WR) is questionable for KC

Rice has a hamstring and knee issue, and Andy Reid said he will not practice Wednesday before Kansas City visits Seattle. Two injuries and no practice make his status a real question. Hold off on Chiefs receiver props until the later practice reports come in.

Mike Washington Jr. (RB) is questionable for LV

Washington is listed with foot and back issues and was limited Wednesday. Two injuries at once makes his status for the Rams game harder to call than a single ailment would. If he is out or eased in, Las Vegas spreads the backfield work around, so be careful with his rushing props until the final report.

Savion Williams (WR) is questionable for GB

Savion Williams has an ankle injury and was limited on Wednesday's estimated report before Green Bay visits Detroit. An estimated report means the team did not hold a full practice, so the limited tag is the team's best guess. Watch whether he logs real practice later in the week before trusting any Packers receiver prop that involves him.

Christian Watson (WR) is questionable for GB

Watson is questionable with an ankle injury and was listed as limited on Wednesday's practice estimate. He is a speed receiver for Green Bay, and an ankle can take away the deep routes he is used for. With Matthew Golden and Bo Melton also on the report and Jordan Love limited, the receiver group for Detroit could look different by Sunday.

Bo Melton (WR) is questionable for GB

Melton has a back injury and was limited in Wednesday's walkthrough, which is a light session to begin with. Questionable for the game at Detroit. A limited tag in a walkthrough says less than a limited tag in a full practice, so the later reports carry more weight.

Matthew Golden (WR) is questionable for GB

Golden is questionable with a shoulder injury and was listed as limited on Wednesday's estimated report. He is one of several Green Bay receivers on the list along with Christian Watson and Bo Melton, while Jordan Love is also limited. The Packers' passing game heading to Detroit is unsettled, so wait for the final statuses before pricing any of their receivers.

Jaylen Waddle (WR) is questionable for DEN

Waddle was limited Wednesday with a chest injury, so he practiced in part. Questionable for the trip to Arizona. A limited tag early in the week is a better sign than a missed practice, and his Friday status will be the clearest read on whether he plays.

Tyler Badie (RB) is questionable for DEN

Badie has a thumb injury and did not practice Wednesday. For a running back, a thumb can affect ball security, which makes it more than a minor issue. Questionable for the game at Arizona, and Denver would turn to its other backs if he cannot go.

David Montgomery (RB) is questionable for HOU

Montgomery has a groin injury and is not practicing Wednesday, which makes him questionable for Houston's game against the Giants. The sheet does not name a backup. If he stays off the field through the week, look at the Texans' backfield touches before betting the rushing props.

Rashod Bateman (WR) is questionable for BAL

Bateman has a shoulder injury and was limited Wednesday. Questionable for Cincinnati leaves it open. With Lamar Jackson also questionable, Baltimore's passing game has two moving parts this week, and the later practice reports decide how the targets get split.

Bucky Irving (RB) is questionable for TB

Irving is questionable with an illness after missing Wednesday's practice ahead of the game at Carolina. Illnesses can clear quickly, so his status could change fast. He is one of three questionable Bucs starters along with Baker Mayfield and Emeka Egbuka, so wait for news before betting his props.

Emeka Egbuka (WR) is questionable for TB

Egbuka has a concussion and a foot injury and did not practice Wednesday, so he is questionable for the game at Carolina. A concussion has its own protocol to clear, which makes this tag more serious than usual. With Baker Mayfield and Bucky Irving also questionable, Tampa's offense has a lot of uncertainty to price in.

Kene Nwangwu (RB) is questionable for NYJ

Nwangwu (knee) did not participate in Wednesday's practice. Reported Oct 22.

Breece Hall (RB) is questionable for NYJ

Hall is the Jets' lead running back, and a quadriceps injury will keep him out of Wednesday's practice. Coach Aaron Glenn said he hasn't been ruled out for Sunday against Miami. Questionable plus no practice is a shakier combo than it sounds, so a Jets backfield prop is a spot to wait on until later in the week.

Adonai Mitchell (WR) is questionable for NYJ

Mitchell has a finger injury and is set to be a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, per Aaron Glenn. Limited work on the first practice day is a decent sign for a questionable receiver, though a finger injury can affect how cleanly he catches. Check whether he gets to full participation by Friday before counting on him against Miami.

Jaylen Wright (RB) is questionable for MIA

Wright has a foot injury and was limited Wednesday, so he got some reps. Questionable for the trip to the Jets leaves his status open. Foot issues can cap a back's burst and workload, so watch whether his practice level climbs before trusting him for carries.

Caleb Douglas (WR) is questionable for MIA

Douglas is questionable with an ankle injury after a limited practice Wednesday, and he called himself day-to-day heading into Sunday's game against the Jets. A player describing it that way usually means he expects to be in the mix. Watch whether he gets a full session before the weekend.

Justin Jefferson (WR) is questionable for MIN

Jefferson is Minnesota's top receiver and the passing game runs through him. He was limited Wednesday with an ankle injury, which means he was on the field. Questionable against Indianapolis leaves room for him to play, and with Sauce Gardner doubtful for the Colts, a healthy Jefferson would face a weakened secondary.

Ashton Dulin (WR) is questionable for IND

Dulin has a hamstring injury and was a limited participant Wednesday. Questionable for the trip to Minnesota. Hamstrings are tricky for receivers who need to run, so his practice level later in the week is the thing to check.

Calvin Ridley (WR) is questionable for TEN

Ridley is questionable with a hip injury after a limited practice Wednesday. He is a veteran receiver for Tennessee, and a hip can limit burst and route running even if he plays against Cleveland. Limited early in the week is a common pattern for players who end up suiting up, so the Friday status is the one to wait for before backing his props.

KC Concepcion (WR) is questionable for CLE

Concepcion is questionable with calf and quad issues after a limited practice Wednesday. Two leg muscles flagged at once is more of a concern for a receiver whose job depends on speed. With Denzel Boston also limited, the Cleveland receiver depth for Tennessee is unsettled, and the late week reports will show who is actually available.

Denzel Boston (WR) is questionable for CLE

Boston is questionable with a foot injury after a limited practice Wednesday. He is one of three Cleveland receivers who were limited, along with KC Concepcion, so the group heading to Tennessee is banged up. Foot injuries can flare up with workload, so watch whether he moves to full practice later in the week.

Quinshon Judkins (RB) is questionable for CLE

Judkins is questionable with an ankle injury after a limited practice Wednesday. An ankle is a concern for a running back because cutting and contact put load on it. Limited on Wednesday leaves room to play at Tennessee, and his status by Friday will shape how Cleveland's rushing work is split.

Olamide Zaccheaus (WR) is questionable for ATL

Zaccheaus has a shoulder injury and was limited Wednesday, meaning partial practice. Questionable for the home game against San Francisco, and a step up to full practice later in the week would point toward him playing.

Brian Robinson Jr. (RB) is questionable for ATL

Robinson has a hamstring injury and was limited Wednesday, so he got some work in. Hamstrings can tighten up again, which is why questionable fits here. If he is held back against San Francisco, Atlanta would spread his carries among its other backs.

Mike Evans (WR) is questionable for SF

Evans is dealing with two injuries, ribs and Achilles, and did not practice Wednesday. Questionable with a zero-practice start is a worrying combination for the game at Atlanta. If he cannot go, San Francisco's other receivers will have to absorb his targets, and anything built around Evans depends on him getting back on the field this week.

Alvin Kamara (RB) is questionable for NO

Kamara is the centerpiece of New Orleans' backfield, and a back issue had him limited Wednesday. Questionable against Pittsburgh is a true toss-up for now. If he is held down, CJ Donaldson, also questionable, is the name behind him, so the Saints' backfield workload is unsettled until later in the week.

CJ Donaldson (RB) is questionable for NO

CJ Donaldson is dealing with a shoulder injury and was limited in Wednesday practice ahead of Pittsburgh. Limited on a Wednesday leaves room to go either way, so the next two practice reports matter more than this one. If he moves to full participation, the questionable tag means less. If he stays limited, expect New Orleans to lean on its other backs.

Rico Dowdle (RB) is questionable for PIT

Dowdle was limited Wednesday with a knee injury, so he got some work in. Questionable for the game at New Orleans leaves it open. Knee issues at running back can mean a lighter workload even if he plays, so how his practice reps go later in the week matters more than the label for his carries.

Ben Skowronek (WR) is questionable for PIT

Skowronek has a calf injury and did not practice Wednesday. Questionable with no practice to start the week puts him in a shaky spot for the trip to New Orleans. Calf injuries can linger, so a return to the field later in the week would be the first sign he is on track.

MIN: 25% red-zone scoring allowed to IND's 61.1%

IND is at 61.1% red-zone scoring allowed over 6 games; MIN is at 25% over 5 games. Those are what each defense has allowed in this season's games through Oct 20.

DET: 114.2 rushing yards per game to GB's 59.8

Green Bay runs for just 59.8 yards a game over 6 games, a steep drop from 119.8 last season. Detroit is at 114.2 over 5 games, close to its 120.1 from a year ago. The Packers' figure is far enough below last season that it should rise if they commit to the run. Detroit still controls the ground game here, and Green Bay may need to throw more to keep pace.

DET: 114.2 rush yards a game to GB's 59.8

Green Bay runs for 59.8 yards a game over six games, about half its 119.8 last season, while Detroit is at 114.2 over five, near its 120.1. Detroit's number looks like who it is. Green Bay's drop is steep enough that some rebound is likely, but six games is a fair sample. A Packers offense with no ground game has to carry this one through the air.

SF: 0.83 sacks taken a game to ATL's 2.67

Atlanta's quarterback is going down almost three times a game through 6 games, while San Francisco's is barely touched at under one. Both teams sat near the same spot last season, 1.8 for SF and 1.86 for ATL over 17 games, so this year's split is a six-game swing in both directions and some of it should drift back. The live edge is Atlanta's protection: if SF's rush gets home early, expect shorter drops, quicker throws and stalled drives for the Falcons at home.

KC: 159.8 rushing yards per game to SEA's 107.2

Kansas City runs for 159.8 yards a game over 5 games, way up from 106.6 last season, while Seattle sits at 107.2, down from 123.3. That jump for the Chiefs is big enough that some of it should fade. If it holds, though, Kansas City can control the clock and shape this game rather than relying only on the pass.

MIN: 3.4 sacks recorded per game to IND's 1.67

Minnesota is averaging 3.4 sacks a game over five games, about double Indianapolis' 1.67 over six. Without opponent detail it's hard to say how much schedule helped, but a rush this productive tends to stay above average. In this game, Minnesota's front is the side more likely to disrupt drives and push Indy into long downs.

KC: 6.74 yards a snap to SEA's 5.3

Kansas City averages 6.74 yards a snap over five games, up from 5.05 last season, while Seattle is at 5.3 over six, down from 5.98. Both swung hard off last year, and Kansas City's jump on five games is the likeliest to cool. The efficiency edge belongs to the Chiefs right now. Fewer snaps needed per score means Kansas City can win without long drives.

DAL: 23.3 first downs per game to PHI's 14.8

Dallas picks up 23.3 first downs a game over 6 games, matching its 23.1 last season, so this is steady. Philadelphia is at 14.8, down from 18. The Cowboys sustain drives and keep the chains moving, while the Eagles have had fewer extended possessions this season. Expect Dallas to own more of the clock unless Philadelphia finds a quicker way to score.

KC: 0.8 turnovers committed per game to SEA's 2

Kansas City commits 0.8 turnovers a game over 5 games, in line with 0.88 last season, so this looks steady. Seattle is at 2, up from 1.65, and has been loose with the ball both years. The turnover edge sits with Kansas City, which means Seattle has less margin for errors against an offense already moving the ball well.

DET: 77.3% red-zone scoring rate to GB's 50%

Detroit finishes 77.3% of its red-zone trips over 5 games, up from 62.5% last season, while Green Bay is at 50%, down from 57.6%. Both have moved away from last season, so expect some correction on each side. The Lions are turning drives into touchdowns more often right now, and the Packers are settling for less. That gap matters most in a close game decided by field goals versus touchdowns.

KC: 5.48 yards per rush attempt to SEA's 3.8

KC is at 5.48 yards per rush attempt over 5 games; SEA is at 3.8 over 6 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 20. Last season KC was at 4.29 over 17 games and SEA at 4.17 over 17 games.

HOU: 3 sacks recorded per game to NYG's 1.33

Houston is averaging three sacks a game, and the Giants' defense is at 1.33, both over six games. That's a full six week sample for each, so the gap carries some weight. For this game, Houston's rush is the one more likely to stall drives, while the Giants have generated little pressure.

TB: 75.5 rushing yards allowed per game to CAR's 132.2

TB is at 75.5 rushing yards allowed per game over 6 games; CAR is at 132.2 over 5 games. Those are what each defense has allowed in this season's games through Oct 20.

Tyler Warren (TE) is questionable for IND

Warren is questionable with a groin injury and did not practice Wednesday. Missing the first session of the week is a worse sign than a limited tag, and groin injuries can linger. If he sits at Minnesota, Indianapolis loses its tight end, so check Thursday and Friday before playing anything on him.

Garret Wallow

Hamstring · Did not practice · Out

Matt Hibner (TE) is questionable for BAL

Hibner has a hand injury and was limited Wednesday. Questionable for Cincinnati. Hand injuries for tight ends affect catching and blocking, so a move to full practice would ease the concern.

CAR: 5.98 yards per play to TB's 4.7

Carolina gains more on a typical snap, and the jump from 4.92 last season to 5.98 over 5 games is a big one. Bryce Young drove it in the last game with 4 plays of 20+ yards, spread across Jalen Coker, David Moore and Tetairoa McMillan. Tampa sits at 4.7 after 5.12 last season, with only 2 explosive plays last time out. Five games of chunk passing can cool off, so the Panthers' downfield game is the piece to price, more than a full-season level of play.

Drew Ogletree (TE) is questionable for IND

Ogletree has an ankle injury and did not practice Wednesday. Questionable for the game at Minnesota with no work to start the week, so Indianapolis may need its other tight ends to cover his snaps.

Will Kacmarek (TE) is questionable for MIA

Kacmarek (hamstring) was a limited participant at the Dolphins' practice Wednesday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports. Reported Oct 22.

Karon Prunty

Hamstring · Limited practice · Out

Channing Canada

Hamstring · Limited practice · Out

Theo Johnson (TE) is questionable for NYG

Johnson has a neck injury and was limited at practice Wednesday. Questionable for the trip to Houston. Neck injuries draw extra caution from teams, so his practice level through the rest of the week is the main thing to follow.

Dalton Schultz (TE) is questionable for HOU

Schultz sat out Wednesday with a quadriceps injury, the weakest practice sign on the board. Questionable against the Giants, but a missed practice puts more weight on what he does Thursday and Friday. If he sits, Houston's other tight ends take his snaps and short targets.

Brock Bowers (TE) is questionable for LV

Bowers has hamstring and calf issues and was limited Wednesday. Two lower-body soft tissue problems make questionable a real concern for the Rams game. If he plays at less than full speed or sits, the Raiders' targets get redistributed, so his receiving props carry extra risk until his status firms up.

Jack Sanborn

Concussion · Did not practice · Out

Alijah Vera-Tucker

Hamstring · Did not practice · Out

Ben Brown

Knee · Did not practice · Out

Travis Kelce (TE) is questionable for KC

Kelce is questionable for Seattle with an ankle injury after a limited practice on Wednesday, Oct 21. Questionable means it could go either way, and a limited session is a step short of full work. Watch the rest of the week's practice reports: a full session would point to him playing, and if he sits, Kansas City loses its top tight end.

Deebo Samuel Sr.

Hamstring · Did not practice · Out

T.J. Hockenson (TE) is questionable for MIN

Hockenson is coming back from a concussion and was a full participant Wednesday, the best sign you can get this early. Questionable now, but full practice points toward him clearing protocol for Indianapolis. If he plays, he slots back in as a regular target next to Justin Jefferson.

PHI: 38.9% third downs allowed to DAL's 54.7%

DAL is at 54.7% third downs allowed over 6 games; PHI is at 38.9% over 6 games. Those are what each defense has allowed in this season's games through Oct 20.

Kyle Monangai

Thumb, Toe · Did not practice · Out

Carlton Davis III

Neck · Limited practice · Out

MIA has lost 5 straight

MIA has lost all five games this season and has yet to find a win. The sheet does not say how close those losses were, and that detail separates a bad team from an unlucky one. Winless teams tend to get priced as if the slide will continue, which can inflate the number against them. On the road at NYJ, the useful question is whether the line already assumes another loss by a wide margin.

CAR: 29.2 points per game to TB's 19.8

Carolina is scoring 29.2 over 5 games after 18.3 all of last season, which is a different offense on paper. Tampa has dropped from 22.4 to 19.8. A swing that large in five games tends to drift back some, so Carolina's scoring pace is likely to cool a bit. For totals, the question is how much of that jump you believe, since the market may already be pricing the Panthers at their new number.

KC has won 5 straight

KC is 5-0, five starts and five wins. Without the opponents on the sheet, the record shows that KC finds ways to win, but it says nothing about margin or schedule strength. A trip to SEA is a tougher setting than a home game, and an unbeaten road favorite often costs extra. Weigh the venue at least as heavily as the streak.

LAR: 4.52 yards per rush attempt to LV's 2.98

The Rams run for real yardage, 4.52 a carry this season and 4.69 last year, so that number looks stable. Las Vegas is at 2.98 after 3.38 last season, two straight years of a ground game that goes nowhere. That pushes the Raiders toward passing downs while the Rams can lean on the run and control the pace. Both numbers line up with last season, which makes this gap more trustworthy than most six-game splits.

MIN has won 5 straight

MIN is 5-0 and has won every game it has played. Five games is a real start, but the sheet does not show the quality of those opponents, so the record proves results more than strength. Unbeaten teams draw heavy public money at home, and IND comes in with that line already shaded toward MIN. Ask whether the spread asks MIN to keep winning or to keep winning big.

Upton Stout (CB) is questionable for SF

Head coach Kyle Shanahan said that Stout's removal from Monday's 23-17 win over the Commanders was due to an AC sprain in his shoulder, David Lombardi of SFStandard.com reports. Reported Oct 20.

Mykel Williams (DE) is questionable for SF

Williams (knee) did not participate in Wednesday's practice, Harrison Rich of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. Reported Oct 22.

C.J. Henderson (CB) is questionable for ATL

Henderson (groin) was a limited participant at the Falcons' practice Wednesday, Daniel Flick of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. Reported Oct 22.

Dillon Gabriel (QB) is ir-r for CLE

Gabriel is out with a back injury and was ruled out for Sunday's game in the report from Oct 10. The IR-R tag means he is on injured reserve but designated to return, so the team expects him back at some point, and he does not play this week. The fact sheet doesn't name who starts in his place, so check the depth chart before pricing Cleveland's passing game.

Zyon McCollum (CB) is questionable for TB

McCollum missed Wednesday's practice, Oct 22, with an illness. Illnesses can clear up fast, so one missed day carries less weight than it would for a structural injury. Watch whether he returns to practice later in the week before he faces Carolina.

Cam Jurgens (C) is questionable for BAL

Jurgens was a full participant Wednesday while working back from a concussion, and he is listed as questionable for Cincinnati. A full practice is a good sign, though concussion cases also require clearance from the protocol. If he is cleared, Baltimore keeps its starting center in place against the Bengals.

Greg Newsome II (CB) is questionable for NYG

Newsome did not practice Wednesday, Oct 22, because of a concussion. Concussion cases depend on clearing the league protocol, which makes the questionable tag shakier than usual. If he has not practiced by the end of the week, expect the Giants secondary to look thinner at Houston.

Pat Surtain II (CB) is questionable for DEN

Surtain (ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice. Reported Oct 21.

Brandon Cisse (CB) is questionable for GB

Cisse has a shoulder injury and was limited in Wednesday's walkthrough, Oct 22. A walkthrough is a light session, so limited there tells you less than a full practice would. His status for the game at Detroit should get clearer as the week goes on.

Trent McDuffie (CB) is questionable for LAR

McDuffie sat out Wednesday's practice, Oct 22, with a groin injury. A missed opening practice with a soft tissue issue points to real doubt for the trip to Las Vegas. If he stays out of practice, the Rams would have a weaker cornerback group against the Raiders passing game.

Jalen Hurts (QB) is on injured reserve for PHI

Jalen Hurts is on injured reserve and expected to miss the rest of the season after new imaging found several blood clots in the lungs, on top of a calf injury. The report says Hurts will be held out of football activities for multiple months. Philadelphia hosts Dallas with a backup quarterback, and this absence will hang over every Eagles line and total for the season.

DET has 7 more days of rest

Green Bay plays on 3 days after its last game, while Detroit comes off a bye with 10 days of rest at home. The Packers get almost no practice time, and Detroit had a full extra week to recover and plan. That edge is fixed for this game. Short-week road teams often keep things simple, so the early script tends to favor the rested side.

CIN has 7 more days of rest

Cincinnati gets 10 days with a bye behind it, and Baltimore turns around on 3 days at home. A 3-day week usually means a lighter game plan and less time for nagging injuries to settle. Cincinnati walks in with the fresher legs and more time to scheme. In a division game, familiarity cuts some of the prep edge, so the rest gap matters most for health.

MIA has 7 more days of rest

Miami comes off a bye with 10 days to prepare, while the Jets play on 3 days of rest at home. That leaves the Jets with a stripped-down practice week and bodies still sore from their last game. Miami gets the cleaner preparation even on the road. When the rested team travels, the home crowd offsets some of the edge, so weigh both sides of that.

MIN has 7 more days of rest

Indianapolis plays on 3 days after its last game while Minnesota gets 10 days with a bye behind it. A short week means little more than a walkthrough and recovery for Indy, while Minnesota had time to heal and install a full plan. The schedule gap is set for this game and will not move. Expect the rested home side to look sharper early, and weigh how much Indy can lean on simple calls.

DAL: 1.17 sacks taken per game to PHI's 2.67

Dallas has cut its sacks taken roughly in half, 1.17 a game after 2.38 last season. Philadelphia is going the other way at 2.67, up from 2.33. The Cowboys' protection looks better over 6 games, and Philly's line is giving up more pressure than usual. Sack rates move with opponents faced, so watch whether Dallas holds up against a pass rush that gets home.

DET: 4 sacks recorded per game to GB's 2.5

Detroit is averaging four sacks a game over five games, and Green Bay is at 2.5 over six. Both are productive rushes, with Detroit's pace hard to keep over a full season. For this game, the pressure edge leans Detroit, so Green Bay's protection and quick throws decide a lot of drives.

MIN: 4.6 yards per play allowed to IND's 5.8

IND is at 5.8 yards per play allowed over 6 games; MIN is at 4.6 over 5 games. Those are what each defense has allowed in this season's games through Oct 20.

SEA: 141.3 passing yards allowed per game to KC's 217.2

KC is at 217.2 passing yards allowed per game over 5 games; SEA is at 141.3 over 6 games. Those are what each defense has allowed in this season's games through Oct 20.

DEN: 20.8 points allowed a game to ARI's 29.7

Arizona allows 29.7 points a game over six games, close to its 28.7 last season, while Denver gives up 20.8, near its 18.3. Both defenses look like their prior-year selves, so the gap should hold. Arizona's defense is the weak side and has been for two years. The Broncos offense draws the friendlier matchup here.

CAR: 0.8 turnovers committed per game to TB's 1.83

TB is at 1.83 turnovers committed per game over 6 games; CAR is at 0.8 over 5 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 20. Last season TB was at 0.94 over 17 games and CAR at 1.35 over 17 games.

T.J. Edwards

Hamstring · Limited practice · Doubtful

Morgan Moses (OT) is questionable for NE

Moses (foot) is questionable to play Thursday versus the Bears. Reported Oct 22.

Tyrique Stevenson Sr. (CB) is questionable for CHI

Stevenson (hip) is questionable to play Thursday night versus the Patriots. Reported Oct 21.

Jalen Ramsey (CB) is questionable for PIT

Ramsey is questionable for the Saints game, and the report gives no injury detail. He is coming off 10 tackles, nine solo, and 2.0 sacks in the Steelers' 26-19 overtime win over the Buccaneers. That is one game, so take the stat line as a strong outing rather than a new baseline, and watch the later reports for what is keeping him on the list.

Nick Bosa (DE) is questionable for SF

Bosa is questionable for the trip to Atlanta with a calf injury, per the Oct 21 report. The practice details on the sheet are incomplete, so his status rests on the questionable tag alone. If he misses the game, San Francisco loses its top pass rusher, which matters for how much time Atlanta's quarterback gets.

GB @ DET carries a 52.5 market total

The market expects this one to be the shootout of the slate, with both offenses moving the ball and points coming in bunches rather than from a couple of big plays. Only the total and the slate median are on the sheet, so there is no injury or weather angle to explain the gap. For the number to crack, drives have to stall: red-zone trips ending in field goals or a slow, run-heavy script would drag a game priced this high back toward a normal week.

DEN: 20.8 points allowed per game to ARI's 29.7

Arizona's defense allows 29.7 a game, close to last season's 28.7, so this is who they are. Denver allows 20.8, a bit worse than 18.3 last year but still solid. Two years of the same profile makes this gap hard to dismiss. Denver's offense should find room, and the Cardinals likely need to score their way through the game.

HOU: 83 rushing yards allowed per game to NYG's 135.5

NYG is at 135.5 rushing yards allowed per game over 6 games; HOU is at 83 over 6 games. Those are what each defense has allowed in this season's games through Oct 20.

SF: 1 turnover committed per game to ATL's 2

Atlanta is giving it away twice a game over 6 games, nearly double last season's 1.06. San Francisco has tightened up, 1 a game after 1.29. Turnovers are noisy, and Atlanta's rate looks like a spike more than its true level. The gap points to the Niners in the possession battle, but expect the Falcons' number to come down over time.

KC: 1.2 sacks taken per game to SEA's 2.67

KC is at 1.2 sacks taken per game over 5 games; SEA is at 2.67 over 6 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 20. Last season KC was at 2.94 over 17 games and SEA at 2.08 over 17 games.

IND: 2.33 fourth-down attempts per game to MIN's 0.6

Indianapolis goes for it on fourth down 2.33 times a game, up from 1.59 last season, so the staff is more aggressive. Minnesota has gone the other way, 0.6 over 5 games after 1.41. More fourth-down tries create more swing plays, which adds variance to the Colts' drives. In a close game, Indy is the side more likely to stay on the field instead of kicking.

LAR: 4.82 yards per play allowed to LV's 5.98

The Rams allow under five yards a play over six games, while Las Vegas allows close to six. Yards per play is a cleaner measure than totals since it ignores pace, so this gap carries real weight. For this game, the Rams offense should find bigger chunks than Las Vegas does.

GB: 20.8 points allowed per game to DET's 29.6

GB is at 20.8 points allowed per game over 6 games; DET is at 29.6 over 5 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 20. Last season GB was at 21.2 over 17 games and DET at 24.3 over 17 games.

NYJ: 37.7% third downs allowed to MIA's 51.7%

MIA is at 51.7% third downs allowed over 5 games; NYJ is at 37.7% over 6 games. Those are what each defense has allowed in this season's games through Oct 20.

DAL: 5.52 yards per play to PHI's 4.42

DAL is at 5.52 yards per play over 6 games; PHI is at 4.42 over 6 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 20. Last season DAL was at 5.96 over 17 games and PHI at 5.27 over 17 games.

Carson Schwesinger (LB) is questionable for CLE

Schwesinger (ankle) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports. Reported Oct 21.

Kevin Winston Jr. (S) is questionable for TEN

Winston (quadriceps) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports. Reported Oct 21.

Jaelan Phillips (LB) is questionable for CAR

Phillips is dealing with a hamstring and was listed as a non-participant Wednesday, Oct 21, though that was an estimate rather than a real practice. Questionable means he has a real chance to play or sit, and a hamstring that keeps a player out early in the week is one to track through Friday. The sheet doesn't name who covers his snaps for Carolina, so watch the later practice reports before leaning on anything tied to the Panthers' pass rush against Tampa Bay.

PIT: 21.3 points allowed per game to NO's 29.7

New Orleans is allowing 29.7 a game after 22.5 last season, a sharp drop for that defense over 6 games. Pittsburgh is at 21.3, about level with last year's 22.8. The Saints' slide is big enough that some of it should even out, though six games is a real start. Pittsburgh's offense draws a defense that has leaked points all year.

Kyle Dugger (S) is questionable for CIN

Dugger was limited Wednesday with a quadriceps injury and is questionable for the game at Baltimore. A limited practice keeps it uncertain. If he sits, Cincinnati's safety group gets thinner against a Ravens offense that tests defenses in the middle of the field.

Tremaine Edmunds (LB) is questionable for NYG

Edmunds missed Wednesday's practice, Oct 22, with a shoulder injury. He is one of two Giants defenders on this week's list along with Newsome, so the defense at Houston could be short more than one starter. Watch the late week reports for both before betting on the Texans offense.

Charlie Jones (WR) is questionable for NYG

NYG lists Charlie Jones as questionable on the injury report. Reported Oct 21.

Jevon Holland (S) is questionable for NYG

Holland (concussion) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports. Reported Oct 22.

Jalen Pitre (S) is questionable for HOU

Pitre (shoulder) did not participate at the Texans' practice Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. Reported Oct 21.

Azeez Al-Shaair (LB) is questionable for HOU

Al-Shaair (knee) did not participate in Wednesday's practice. Reported Oct 22.

Budda Baker (S) is questionable for ARI

Baker logged six tackles (four solo), including 1.0 sacks, and a pass defensed in the Cardinals' 18-16 win over the Rams on Sunday. Reported Oct 22.

Nate Landman (LB) is questionable for LAR

Landman did not practice Wednesday, Oct 22, because of a concussion. Concussion cases hinge on clearing the league protocol, so the questionable tag carries real doubt. The Rams also have McDuffie listed after a missed practice, which could leave their defense thin against Las Vegas.

Quay Walker (LB) is questionable for LV

Walker practiced on a limited basis Wednesday with a chest injury and is questionable against the Rams. Questionable plus limited work puts him somewhere between likely and unlikely, so the later reports matter. If he misses the game, Las Vegas will be thinner at linebacker.

Drake Thomas (LB) is questionable for SEA

Thomas missed Wednesday's practice, Oct 22, with an ankle injury. Sitting out the first practice of the week puts his status for the home game against Kansas City in doubt. If he stays out, the Seahawks linebacker group is thinner against the Chiefs.

Saquon Barkley (RB) is questionable for PHI

Philadelphia has Saquon Barkley questionable against Dallas, reported Oct 20. The report names no injury. Questionable means a game-time type call is possible. Anyone betting the Eagles ground game or a Barkley prop should wait for the inactive list before locking anything in.

TB (1-5) at CAR (3-2), a division game

Carolina has won two straight and sits at 3-2, but they are just 1-1 at home, so most of their edge came from their road games. Tampa at 1-5 has lost only one straight and split two road games, which means the overall record makes them look worse away from home than they have been. In a division game where both teams have split their games at this venue type, the home and road split matters less than the season form does.

MIA (0-5) at NYJ (2-4), a division game

Miami has lost all five games, all three road games included, so they come in with zero momentum. The Jets at 2-4 have lost only one straight and split their two home games, which makes them the steadier side here. Division games tend to be closer than the records suggest, but a five-game skid with a deep scoring hole is hard to wave off. The thing to weigh is whether Miami's road form keeps holding.

Kevin Byard (S) is questionable for NE

Byard (chest) is listed as questionable for Thursday night's game against the Bears. Reported Oct 21.

DET: 4.18 yards per rush attempt to GB's 2.8

GB is at 2.8 yards per rush attempt over 6 games; DET is at 4.18 over 5 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 20. Last season GB was at 4.21 over 17 games and DET at 4.52 over 17 games.

Christian Elliss (LB) is questionable for NE

Elliss (chest) is listed as questionable for Thursday night's game against the Bears. Reported Oct 21.

DET: 0.2 turnovers committed per game to GB's 1.17

GB is at 1.17 turnovers committed per game over 6 games; DET is at 0.2 over 5 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 20. Last season GB was at 0.76 over 17 games and DET at 0.88 over 17 games.

Kaden Elliss (LB) is questionable for NO

Elliss was limited on Wednesday with a calf injury and is questionable against Pittsburgh. A limited session leaves his status open, so the rest of the week's reports will settle it. If he can't play, New Orleans will need another linebacker to take his snaps against the Steelers.

Marques Sigle (S) is questionable for SF

Sigle (ankle) did not participate in Wednesday's practice, Harrison Rich of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. Reported Oct 22.

Jaden Dugger (LB) is questionable for SF

Dugger (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Harrison Rich of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. Reported Oct 22.

Divine Deablo (LB) is questionable for ATL

Deablo (arm) did not participate at the Falcons' practice Wednesday, Daniel Flick of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. Reported Oct 22.

PIT: 21.3 points allowed a game to NO's 29.7

New Orleans allows 29.7 points a game over six games, a sharp rise from 22.5 last season, while Pittsburgh gives up 21.3, near its 22.8. Pittsburgh's number looks stable. The Saints' jump is large enough that some correction is likely. Pittsburgh's offense faces a defense leaking points well beyond its usual level.

Craig Woodson (S) is questionable for NE

Woodson (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Thursday night's game against the Bears. Reported Oct 21.

LAR: 167 passing yards allowed per game to LV's 237.3

LAR is at 167 passing yards allowed per game over 6 games; LV is at 237.3 over 6 games. Those are what each defense has allowed in this season's games through Oct 20.

DAL (2-4) at PHI (2-4), a division game

Both teams are 2-4, but they are coming in in different shape. Philadelphia has lost four straight and is 1-2 at home, while Dallas has dropped two straight and has a smaller negative point total. Matching records hide that gap. A four-game skid at home in a division game shows a team that has not been able to steady itself, so bettors should lean on recent form over the identical win-loss numbers.

NYJ: 0.67 turnovers a game to MIA's 1.6

Miami turns it over 1.6 times a game over five games, a bit above its 1.41 last season, while the Jets are down to 0.67 from 1.35. The Dolphins' rate looks close to normal for them. The Jets' cleanup is the bigger change and may not fully hold. Miami's giveaways are the edge the Jets want to cash.

Dont'e Thornton Jr. (WR) is ir-r for LV

Thornton is coming back from injured reserve after a hamstring injury, and he was a full participant on Wednesday. A full session is the best sign a returning player can give, but he still has to be activated before he can face the Rams. If he is activated, expect a limited role in his first game back.

David Sills V (WR) is ir-r for TB

Sills (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Steelers. Reported Oct 17.

Dylan Parham (G) is questionable for NYJ

Parham (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice. Reported Oct 22.

Jordan Mason (RB) is ir-r for MIN

Mason (thumb), who remains on injured reserve, practiced in full Wednesday. Reported Oct 21.

Dylan Sampson (RB) is ir-r for CLE

Sampson (knee) was deemed a limited participant in Wednesday's practice. Reported Oct 21.

Christian Kirk (WR) is ir-r for SF

Kirk (calf) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Harrison Rich of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. Reported Oct 21.

MIA: 4.9 yards per rush attempt to NYJ's 3.58

Miami runs for 4.9 a carry over 5 games, slightly up from 4.64 last season. The Jets have dropped hard, 3.58 after 4.53. Miami's run game looks real, and New York's ground attack has stalled for six games. The Dolphins can lean on the run while the Jets get pushed into passing.

Cesar Ruiz (G) is questionable for NO

Ruiz (knee) made the trip to Paris ahead of the Saints' game against the Steelers in Week 7, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports. Reported Oct 20.

Jonah Coleman (RB) is ir-r for DEN

Coleman (ankle) was on the field for practice Wednesday after being designated for return from injured reserve, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports. Reported Oct 21.

Kevin Byard

Chest · Full practice · Questionable

CLE @ TEN carries a 37.5 market total

The current fanduel total is 37.5, 7 points below the 44.5 median across 14 games with posted totals on this slate.

Craig Woodson

Shoulder · Full practice · Questionable

Tyrique Stevenson Sr.

Hip · Full practice · Questionable

Morgan Moses

Foot · Limited practice · Questionable

Zach Charbonnet (RB) is pup-r for SEA

Charbonnet (knee) was a full participant at Wednesday's practice, Corbin K. Smith of EmeraldCitySpectrum.com reports. Reported Oct 21.

Tank Dell (WR) is ir-r for HOU

Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans said Monday that Dell (knee) is on track to return from injured reserve to make his season debut in Week 7 versus the Giants, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. Reported Oct 19.

PHI has lost 4 straight

PHI carries a 4-game losing streak into this one, sitting at 2-4 on the season. They face DAL in DAL @ PHI. Current-2026 standings through 2026-10-20.

GB: 4.63 yards per play allowed to DET's 5.66

Green Bay allows under five yards a play over six games, and Detroit allows about 5.66 over five. Green Bay's efficiency matches its low passing yards allowed, which points to a defense that is good. In this game, Detroit's offense faces the tougher unit.

Baker Mayfield is the projected starting quarterback for TB

Through 3 games in 2026, Baker Mayfield threw for 615 passing yards, completed 63.5% of his passes and averaged 6.41 yards per attempt. Last season over 17 games he threw for 3693 yards, completed 63.2% and averaged 6.8 yards per attempt, 26-11 touchdowns to interceptions. This season's 2-2 touchdown-to-interception line is 3 games in. Baker Mayfield is also listed q for this matchup.

Lamar Jackson is the projected starting quarterback for BAL

Through 4 games in 2026, Lamar Jackson threw for 967 passing yards, completed 70.8% of his passes and averaged 10.07 yards per attempt. Last season over 13 games he threw for 2549 yards, completed 63.6% and averaged 8.44 yards per attempt, 21-7 touchdowns to interceptions. This season's 6-1 touchdown-to-interception line is 4 games in. Lamar Jackson is also listed q for this matchup.

Christian Elliss

Chest · Limited practice · Questionable

CLE: 29:09 time of possession per game to TEN's 24:01

Tennessee is holding the ball only 24:01 a game, down from 29:08 last season, so its drives end fast. Cleveland sits at 29:09, nearly identical to last year. The Browns' clock control looks steady, and the Titans' drop points to short drives or trailing early. A Cleveland game script that grinds clock tends to keep scoring down.

NYJ: 4.68 yards per play allowed to MIA's 5.7

Over 6 games the Jets defense gives up 4.68 yards every snap, while Miami's allows 5.7 across 5. The sheet doesn't show who either side faced, so some of that gap could be schedule, but six games is a real sample for New York. Miami's offense now walks into the stingier unit at MetLife, which points toward short fields being hard to come by for the Dolphins and a game that leans on field position.

SF: 8.47 yards per pass attempt to ATL's 6.75

SF is at 8.47 yards per pass attempt over 6 games; ATL is at 6.75 over 6 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 20. Last season SF was at 6.9 over 17 games and ATL at 6.21 over 17 games.

SF: 51.5% third-down conversion rate to ATL's 38.9%

SF is at 51.5% third-down conversion rate over 6 games; ATL is at 38.9% over 6 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 20. Last season SF was at 49.8% over 17 games and ATL at 33.3% over 17 games.

DEN: 5.05 yards per play allowed to ARI's 6.05

Denver allows 5.05 yards per play over 6 games, a full yard less than Arizona's 6.05 over the same stretch. Six games is enough to say the Broncos make offenses work for every gain. The Cardinals offense at home faces the tougher unit here, while Denver's attack gets the friendlier defense, so drives should come easier for the visitors.

NYG: 66.7% fourth-down conversion rate to HOU's 28.6%

The Giants convert 66.7% on fourth down, up from 46.2% last season. Houston has fallen from 57.9% to 28.6%. Fourth-down samples are tiny, only a handful of tries over 6 games, so both numbers should drift back. Don't build a game view on fourth-down rates.

CHI: 36:01 of possession a game to NE's 31:17

Chicago holds the ball 36:01 a game over six games, up from 30:59 last season, while New England sits at 31:17, matching its 31:18. New England's number is rock steady. Chicago's jump is big and may ease, but six games backs it. A Bears team that keeps the ball shortens the game and limits Patriots possessions.

CAR: 2.4 sacks taken per game to TB's 3.67

TB is at 3.67 sacks taken per game over 6 games; CAR is at 2.4 over 5 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 20. Last season TB was at 2.38 over 17 games and CAR at 2.19 over 17 games.

DAL: 25.2 points per game to PHI's 17.7

DAL is at 25.2 points per game over 6 games; PHI is at 17.7 over 6 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 20. Last season DAL was at 27.7 over 17 games and PHI at 22.3 over 17 games.

TB: 54.8 penalty yards per game to CAR's 83.8

TB is at 54.8 penalty yards per game over 6 games; CAR is at 83.8 over 5 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 20. Last season TB was at 43.4 over 17 games and CAR at 44.8 over 17 games.

PIT: 0.33 fumbles lost per game to NO's 1.17

PIT is at 0.33 fumbles lost per game over 6 games; NO is at 1.17 over 6 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 20. Last season PIT was at 0.35 over 17 games and NO at 0.71 over 17 games.

LAR: 112.7 rush yards a game to LV's 79.2

The Rams run for 112.7 yards a game over six games, down from 126.6 last season, while Las Vegas sits at 79.2, close to its 77.5. The Raiders' thin run game is consistent across two seasons. The Rams still hold a clear ground edge. A Raiders offense that cannot run has to throw to keep pace.

AFC NORTH game: CIN 0-1, BAL 0-1 in the division

These two share the AFC NORTH. CIN is 0-1 against it, BAL is 0-1. Current-2026 standings through 2026-10-20.

NFC EAST game: DAL 1-1, PHI 1-0 in the division

PHI is 1-0 in the NFC East and DAL is 1-1, so each team has only one or two division games behind it. Those samples are too small to say either side owns the division. Division games tend to be tighter because the teams know each other well. Treat the meeting as close to even before any line moves you off that.

GB: 1.83 takeaways per game to DET's 1

GB is at 1.83 takeaways per game over 6 games; DET is at 1 over 5 games. Those are what each defense has allowed in this season's games through Oct 20.

KC: 7.6 sack yards lost per game to SEA's 19.8

KC is at 7.6 sack yards lost per game over 5 games; SEA is at 19.8 over 6 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 20. Last season KC was at 19.3 over 17 games and SEA at 14.3 over 17 games.

TB: 52.9% red-zone scoring allowed to CAR's 76.9%

When opponents reach Tampa Bay's 20, they score touchdowns 52.9% of the time over 6 games, while Carolina allows 76.9% over 5. Red-zone rates swing on a handful of trips, so both numbers can move fast. For this game, Bucs drives that get inside the 20 face the softer finish, which makes Carolina settling for field goals more likely than Tampa doing the same.

LAR: 50% red-zone scoring allowed to LV's 73.9%

The Rams hold opponents to touchdowns on half their red-zone trips over 6 games, while Las Vegas allows 73.9%. Red-zone numbers ride on small trip counts, so expect both to drift toward the middle. In this spot, the Rams offense gets the defense that tends to break near the goal line, which favors their drives ending in sevens over threes.

DAL: 6 sack yards lost per game to PHI's 18

DAL is at 6 sack yards lost per game over 6 games; PHI is at 18 over 6 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 20. Last season DAL was at 16 over 17 games and PHI at 13 over 17 games.

CIN: 50% third-down conversion rate to BAL's 38.2%

Cincinnati is converting half its third downs over five games, well above the 43.4% it posted last season, while Baltimore sits at 38.2% over six, down from 40.9%. The Bengals' jump is the bigger outlier of the two and the more likely to drift back toward last year. Longer drives favor the team that controls the clock, so this gap leans Cincinnati on sustained possessions, with the caveat that five games is a short run for a rate this swingy.

PIT: 32.5% third downs allowed to NO's 44.6%

Pittsburgh gets off the field on third down, allowing conversions only 32.5% of the time across 6 games, while New Orleans gives up 44.6%. That gap over six games points to a real edge on money downs. Saints drives facing third-and-medium are likely to stall, and Steelers drives get extra chances to stay alive, which matters for possession counts and time of possession.

PIT: 1.17 turnovers committed per game to NO's 2

New Orleans has given the ball away twice a game over six games, while Pittsburgh is closer to once. The Saints were already loose with it last season at 1.41, so this is a worse version of an existing habit, and the Steelers sit a bit above their 0.88 from last year. Six games is enough to take the Saints' sloppiness seriously, though turnover rates swing hard week to week. For this game, Pittsburgh is the side more likely to win the field-position and short-field battle if the pattern holds.

SF: 18.3 points allowed per game to ATL's 25.5

SF is at 18.3 points allowed per game over 6 games; ATL is at 25.5 over 6 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 20. Last season SF was at 21.8 over 17 games and ATL at 23.6 over 17 games.

CHI: 36:01 time of possession per game to NE's 31:17

Chicago holds the ball 36:01 a game, up from 30:59 last season, so it is grinding out long drives. New England is at 31:17, nearly the same as last year. The Bears control the clock, which shortens games and limits the opponent's possessions. A slower game favors totals that stay lower if Chicago keeps that pace.

CAR: 66.7% red-zone scoring rate to TB's 47.4%

TB is at 47.4% red-zone scoring rate over 6 games; CAR is at 66.7% over 5 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 20. Last season TB was at 54% over 17 games and CAR at 53.3% over 17 games.

CIN: 75% fourth-down conversion rate to BAL's 40%

CIN is at 75% fourth-down conversion rate over 5 games; BAL is at 40% over 6 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 20. Last season CIN was at 70% over 17 games and BAL at 60% over 17 games.

CHI: 25.8% third downs allowed to NE's 37.1%

Chicago allows third-down conversions only 25.8% of the time over 6 games, far tighter than New England's 37.1%. Six games is a solid run of getting off the field. The Patriots offense visiting Soldier Field should expect plenty of three-and-outs, which tilts possessions and field position toward the Bears.

LV: 2.5 sacks recorded per game to LAR's 1.33

LAR is at 1.33 sacks recorded per game over 6 games; LV is at 2.5 over 6 games. Those are what each defense has allowed in this season's games through Oct 20.

BAL: 71.4% red-zone scoring rate to CIN's 52.9%

CIN is at 52.9% red-zone scoring rate over 5 games; BAL is at 71.4% over 6 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 20. Last season CIN was at 66.7% over 17 games and BAL at 47.5% over 17 games.

CIN @ BAL carries a 50.5 market total

The market expects both offenses to score at a steady clip, with this total well above a typical game on the slate. Only the total and median are on the sheet, so there is no listed injury or matchup detail behind it. For it to crack, drives need to bog down into long, clock-eating possessions and field goals, which keep the scoreboard quieter than a high number assumes.

SF: 4.8 sack yards lost per game to ATL's 16.2

SF is at 4.8 sack yards lost per game over 6 games; ATL is at 16.2 over 6 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 20. Last season SF was at 10.7 over 17 games and ATL at 12.9 over 17 games.

NE @ CHI carries a 50.5 market total

The market sees points coming from both sides here, with this total sitting well above a typical game on the slate. The sheet carries only the total and median, so the why behind it is not spelled out. A bettor can frame it simply: if either offense settles for field goals or the game turns into a grind, a number this far above the slate norm has room to fall short.

DAL: 6.43 yards per pass attempt to PHI's 4.83

DAL is at 6.43 yards per pass attempt over 6 games; PHI is at 4.83 over 6 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 20. Last season DAL was at 7 over 17 games and PHI at 6.33 over 17 games.

CLE is 1-2 on the road; TEN is 0-3 at home

The site split favours CLE: TEN has played 3 games at home this season and CLE 3 games away from it. Current-2026 standings through 2026-10-20.

Devin Booker and Deni Avdija lead tonight's board

Booker is lined at 24.5, just under the 25.6 he averaged over 70 games last season. Avdija sits at 21.5, below his 24.3 over 72 games, when he also averaged 6.8 rebounds and 6.6 assists. Both samples are large. The market trusts Booker's level and doubts Avdija's, so the question is whether last season's scoring jump from Avdija was real.

Cooper Flagg and Kevin Durant lead tonight's board

Flagg is lined at 21.5 after averaging 21 points over 70 games last season, so the books are pricing him at his own level. Durant sits at 23.5, below his 25.9 over 79 games in Houston. Dallas is without Lively and Aldama, which thins its frontcourt. Durant's line sitting under a big-sample average is the more notable of the two.

Pascal Siakam and Zion Williamson lead tonight's board

Siakam is lined at 20.5, below the 24 he averaged last season over 62 games, while Zion sits at 21.5, right on top of his 21 over 62 games. Indiana is without McConnell and Furphy tonight. Both averages come from solid samples, so the gap on Siakam is the number to think about: the market is betting his role shrinks from last season.

Garrett Williams (CB) is questionable for ARI

ARI lists Garrett Williams as questionable on the injury report. Reported Oct 21.

Max Melton (CB) is questionable for ARI

ARI lists Max Melton as questionable on the injury report. Reported Oct 21.

Jedrick Wills Jr. (OT) is questionable for ARI

ARI lists Jedrick Wills Jr. as questionable on the injury report. Reported Oct 21.

Lauri Markkanen and Ty Jerome lead tonight's board

Markkanen is lined at 21.5, well below the 26.7 he averaged last season over 42 games, a sign the market expects a smaller role. Jerome sits at 20.5 after averaging 19.7 over just 15 games, a very small sample. Memphis may also be without Stewart, who is day-to-day. Jerome's line leans on a short stretch of play, so it is the softer number of the two.

LAR: 112.7 rushing yards per game to LV's 79.2

The Rams run for about a third more yards per game than the Raiders over six games, though they are down from 126.6 last season. Las Vegas at 79.2 is right in line with its 77.5 from last year, so a weak ground game looks like who the Raiders are. The Rams are the side built to lean on the run and shorten the game. If Las Vegas falls behind, expect the Raiders to get even more one-dimensional, since running has not been a reliable option for them across two seasons.

Logan Hall (DE) is questionable for HOU

HOU lists Logan Hall as questionable on the injury report. Reported Oct 21.

Jadeveon Clowney (DE) is questionable for HOU

HOU lists Jadeveon Clowney as questionable on the injury report. Reported Oct 21.

Blake Fisher (OT) is questionable for HOU

HOU lists Blake Fisher as questionable on the injury report. Reported Oct 21.

Trent Brown (OT) is questionable for HOU

HOU lists Trent Brown as questionable on the injury report. Reported Oct 21.

Norman Powell and Kawhi Leonard lead tonight's board

Powell is lined at 18.5, below the 21.6 he averaged last season over 59 games. Leonard sits at 25.5, under his 27.8 over 66 games. Both players now wear new uniforms, Powell in Chicago and Leonard in Toronto, so the books are pricing in role uncertainty. Chicago is also without starting center Claxton. When both lines sit under full-season averages, the call comes down to how much a new team shrinks each player's share.

SF: 238.5 team passing yards per game to ATL's 194.8

SF is at 238.5 team passing yards per game over 6 games; ATL is at 194.8 over 6 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 20. Last season SF was at 244.5 over 17 games and ATL at 207.2 over 17 games.

CIN: 260 team passing yards per game to BAL's 216.2

CIN is at 260 team passing yards per game over 5 games; BAL is at 216.2 over 6 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 20. Last season CIN was at 235.6 over 17 games and BAL at 175.6 over 17 games.

AJ Epenesa (DE) is questionable for PHI

PHI lists AJ Epenesa as questionable on the injury report. Reported Oct 20.

Michael Carter II (CB) is questionable for PHI

PHI lists Michael Carter II as questionable on the injury report. Reported Oct 20.

Eli Stowers (TE) is ir-r for PHI

The Eagles have downgraded Stowers (quadriceps) to out for Sunday's game against the Panthers. Reported Oct 18.

Grant Calcaterra (TE) is ir-r for PHI

The Eagles downgraded Calcaterra (back) to out Saturday for Sunday's game against the Panthers. Reported Oct 18.

Drew Shelton (OT) is questionable for DAL

Shelton is questionable for Dallas at Philadelphia, listed Oct 20, with no injury detail given. A tackle being out moves the protection plan more than the box score shows, so confirm he is active before you weigh the Dallas passing game.

Cobie Durant (CB) is questionable for DAL

Durant is questionable for Dallas at Philadelphia, listed Oct 20. The sheet has no injury or practice detail, so his status is open. Check whether he is active before you lean on anything tied to the Dallas secondary in this game.

L'Jarius Sneed (CB) is questionable for KC

KC lists L'Jarius Sneed as questionable on the injury report. Reported Oct 21.

Josh Simmons (OT) is questionable for KC

KC lists Josh Simmons as questionable on the injury report. Reported Oct 20.

Kolton Miller (OT) is questionable for LV

LV lists Kolton Miller as questionable on the injury report. Reported Oct 21.

Carter Runyon (TE) is ir-r for LV

Runyon (lower body) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Bills, Sam Warren of The Athletic reports. Reported Oct 17.

Jalen Travis (OT) is questionable for IND

IND lists Jalen Travis as questionable on the injury report. Reported Oct 21.

Andrew Thomas (OT) is questionable for NYG

NYG lists Andrew Thomas as questionable on the injury report. Reported Oct 21.

Anthony Edwards and Giannis Antetokounmpo lead tonight's board

Both stars are lined at 28.5 points, which sits above what each averaged last season: Edwards at 27.8 over 71 games, Giannis at 27.6 over just 36 games. Edwards' number comes from a full season and is the sturdier base. Giannis' 36 games is a thin sample, and he is in a Miami uniform now, so his role is a fresh read. Opening night lines lean on reputation, so weigh each against his own season average before trusting the higher number.

Marcus Mbow (OT) is questionable for NYG

NYG lists Marcus Mbow as questionable on the injury report. Reported Oct 21.

Jermaine Eluemunor (OT) is questionable for NYG

NYG lists Jermaine Eluemunor as questionable on the injury report. Reported Oct 22.

Colton Hood (CB) is questionable for NYG

NYG lists Colton Hood as questionable on the injury report. Reported Oct 20.

Stephen Curry and Luka Doncic lead tonight's board

Curry is lined at 24.5, below the 26.5 he averaged last season over 45 games, while Doncic sits at 32.5, just under his 33.5 over 64 games. Golden State is without Porzingis, Butler and Moody tonight, which could put more of the scoring on Curry. Doncic's line is set close to his full-season form. For Curry, the gap between the line and last season's average is the thing to weigh, given how thin his supporting cast is tonight.

Jalen Johnson and Paolo Banchero lead tonight's board

Both lines sit right on last season's form. Johnson averaged 22.3 points over 78 games and is lined at 21.5; Banchero averaged 22.5 over 81 games and is lined at exactly 22.5. These are big samples, so the books have little reason to shade either one. Johnson also averaged 10.1 rebounds and 7.7 assists, so his scoring is one piece of a wider workload. With lines this close to the averages, opening night role and minutes matter more than the number itself.

Tyler Herro and Anthony Davis lead tonight's board

Both are lined at 21.5, a touch above what each averaged last season: Herro at 20.6 over 34 games, Davis at 20.4 over only 20 games. Neither sample is large, and Herro is now with Milwaukee while Davis is with Washington, so both roles are new reads. Davis' 11.1 rebounds suggest his value runs past scoring. Small samples plus new teams make these lines softer anchors than usual for an opener.

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Brandon Miller and Michael Porter Jr. lead tonight's board

Miller is lined at 24.5, well above the 20.1 he averaged last season over 67 games, while Porter Jr. sits at 21.5, below his 24.2 over 52 games. Charlotte is missing Knueppel, Coby White, Grant Williams and Boswell tonight, which explains the bump: Miller should carry more of the offense. The Porter line runs the other way. The key question with Miller is whether a thinner roster really lifts his scoring that far above his own baseline.

CHI is 2-1 at home; NE is 1-2 on the road

CHI has won two of three at home, and NE has won one of three on the road. Three games on each side is a thin sample, and one result either way flips the split. Home field matters in football, but a 2-1 against 1-2 gap is too small to carry much weight in this game. Use it as a small tiebreaker after you size up the teams.

PIT is 1-2 on the road; NO is 0-3 at home

NO has not won at home in three tries, while PIT has won one of three on the road. Three games is a small sample, and an 0-3 home mark can reflect the schedule more than the building. Home teams that keep losing often get less credit for home field in the line. If the number leans heavily on that split, three games may not justify it.

Benjamin St-Juste (CB) is questionable for GB

GB lists Benjamin St-Juste as questionable on the injury report. Reported Oct 20.

Justin Walley (CB) is questionable for IND

IND lists Justin Walley as questionable on the injury report. Reported Oct 21.

Elgton Jenkins (C) is questionable for CLE

CLE lists Elgton Jenkins as questionable on the injury report. Reported Oct 21.

Tytus Howard (OT) is questionable for CLE

CLE lists Tytus Howard as questionable on the injury report. Reported Oct 21.

Derek Barnett (DE) is questionable for CLE

CLE lists Derek Barnett as questionable on the injury report. Reported Oct 21.

Avieon Terrell (CB) is questionable for ATL

ATL lists Avieon Terrell as questionable on the injury report. Reported Oct 21.

Za'Darius Smith (DE) is questionable for ATL

ATL lists Za'Darius Smith as questionable on the injury report. Reported Oct 21.

Samson Ebukam (DE) is questionable for ATL

ATL lists Samson Ebukam as questionable on the injury report. Reported Oct 21.

Michael Jerrell (OT) is questionable for ATL

ATL lists Michael Jerrell as questionable on the injury report. Reported Oct 21.

Brian O'Neill (OT) is questionable for MIN

MIN lists Brian O'Neill as questionable on the injury report. Reported Oct 21.

Luke Goedeke (OT) is questionable for TB

TB lists Luke Goedeke as questionable on the injury report. Reported Oct 21.

Will McDonald IV (DE) is questionable for NYJ

NYJ lists Will McDonald IV as questionable on the injury report. Reported Oct 21.

James Pierre (CB) is questionable for MIN

MIN lists James Pierre as questionable on the injury report. Reported Oct 21.

Zach LaVine and Darius Garland lead tonight's board

LaVine is lined at 18.5 after averaging 19.2 over 39 games last season. Garland sits at 23.5, well above his 18.8 over 46 games. The Clippers are without Beal, Ingram, Strus, Jordan Miller and Niederhauser tonight, which explains the bump: Garland is expected to carry a much bigger scoring load. That is a large jump over his own average on a short sample, so it rests entirely on the depleted roster.

MIN: 173.2 passing yards allowed per game to IND's 228.7

IND is at 228.7 passing yards allowed per game over 6 games; MIN is at 173.2 over 5 games. Those are what each defense has allowed in this season's games through Oct 20.

NYG: 190.2 passing yards allowed per game to HOU's 246

The Giants allow 190.2 passing yards a game over 6 games, while Houston gives up 246. Passing yards allowed also reflect game script, since teams that trail throw more, and the sheet doesn't show that context. For this game, the Giants passing attack faces the more generous secondary, so their receivers have the friendlier matchup.

GB has won 3 straight

GB has won three in a row and stands at 4-2. Three games is a short streak, and the sheet does not show how strong those opponents were. A road division game at DET is a tougher test than most of a streak usually includes. Ask whether the line is paying for the run or for the matchup.

NE has won 3 straight

NE has won three straight and sits at 4-2, so the season has turned up after a mixed start. Three games is a short run, and the sheet does not show who those wins came against. Road trips like this one at CHI tend to cool a hot streak quickly. Weigh the venue and the opponent more than the momentum.

MIA: 16.2 sack yards lost per game to NYJ's 26.5

MIA is at 16.2 sack yards lost per game over 5 games; NYJ is at 26.5 over 6 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 20. Last season MIA was at 19.5 over 17 games and NYJ at 24.9 over 17 games.

NE: 8 sack yards lost per game to CHI's 18.3

Chicago is losing 18.3 yards a game to sacks over six games, a big jump from 12.7 last season, while New England has cut its number from 12.6 to 8. Those sack yards kill drives, and the Bears are giving up far more of them than they did a year ago. Some of that may settle as the season goes, since last year's number was much lower. For this game, the Patriots have been better at keeping drives on schedule, and Chicago's protection is the thing to watch on long-yardage downs.

SEA: 2.67 sacks recorded per game to KC's 1.6

Seattle's pass rush gets 2.67 sacks a game over 6 games, while Kansas City's manages 1.6 over 5. Sack totals are streaky week to week, but six games of steady pressure is a meaningful sample. Chiefs dropbacks in Seattle face the hotter rush, which can stall drives and push down yardage for their passers.

SF: 0.33 interceptions thrown per game to ATL's 1.17

SF is at 0.33 interceptions thrown per game over 6 games; ATL is at 1.17 over 6 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 20. Last season SF was at 0.94 over 17 games and ATL at 0.47 over 17 games.

ATL won last season's series 4-0

Atlanta swept the four meetings last season and won by 15 a game. That is a lopsided result over a full series. Orlando is also without Anthony Black tonight, while Atlanta misses Veesaar and Gueye. Last season's sweep says Atlanta matched up well, but rosters reset over a summer, so it is a starting point for the spread rather than proof.

MIA: 126.6 rushing yards per game to NYJ's 94.5

Miami runs for 126.6 yards a game over five games, close to its 120.2 last season, so the Dolphins' ground game looks steady. The Jets are the bigger story: 94.5 over six games, down from 123.3 a year ago. That drop leaves New York leaning more on the pass. Miami is the team better set up to control the tempo on the ground in this matchup, and the Jets would need to find their old rushing level to keep pace there.

HOU: 0.17 interceptions thrown per game to NYG's 1

NYG is at 1 interceptions thrown per game over 6 games; HOU is at 0.17 over 6 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 20. Last season NYG was at 0.59 over 17 games and HOU at 0.53 over 17 games.

LV has lost 3 straight

LV carries a 3-game losing streak into this one, sitting at 3-3 on the season. They face LAR in LAR @ LV. Current-2026 standings through 2026-10-20.

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Mouhamed Gueye is OUT for ATL

Gueye is out, with a re-evaluation set for three to four months out, so he misses the start of the season. Atlanta is also without Veesaar, so the frontcourt depth behind the starters is thinner.

Kylan Boswell is OUT for CHA

Boswell is out while rehabbing from right knee surgery. He is one of four Charlotte players missing tonight, along with Knueppel, Coby White and Grant Williams, which pushes more minutes and shots to the healthy players.

Coby White is OUT for CHA

Coby White is out with a calf strain, limited to individual work at practice. With Knueppel and Grant Williams also out, Charlotte's backcourt is short, which is why Brandon Miller's scoring line is set high tonight.

Grant Williams is OUT for CHA

Grant Williams is out, still unable to practice fully as he works back from a hamstring injury. Royce O'Neale is in line for some of those minutes, which is the role to check in props.

Nicolas Claxton is OUT for CHI

Claxton, Chicago's starting center, is out for the first seven games. That leaves a hole in the middle against Toronto, and Zach Collins is day-to-day after missing the preseason, so the Bulls' frontcourt rotation is unsettled tonight.

Dereck Lively II is OUT for DAL

Lively is out with no clear timetable after right foot surgery last December. With Aldama also out, Dallas is short on size against Houston, which is a matchup angle for rebounding and interior scoring.

Kristaps Porzingis is OUT for GSW

Porzingis misses the start of the season with no firm return. Golden State is also without Butler and Moody, so a lot falls on Curry, whose scoring line sits below his average from last season.

Jimmy Butler is OUT for GSW

Butler is out after surgery on a January injury, progressed to individual court work but still with steps to go. With Porzingis and Moody also out, Golden State is short three rotation players against the Lakers.

CHI: 160.7 rushing yards per game to NE's 130.7

Chicago runs for 160.7 yards a game over six games, up from 144.5 last season, and New England sits at 130.7, almost the same as its 128.9. Both teams want to run, with the Bears doing it harder and at a higher level than a year ago. Expect a ground-heavy game where whichever side controls the line of scrimmage dictates pace. The Patriots look like they are who they were last year; Chicago is the one running hotter than its own baseline.

MIN: 86.6 rushing yards allowed per game to IND's 122.5

IND is at 122.5 rushing yards allowed per game over 6 games; MIN is at 86.6 over 5 games. Those are what each defense has allowed in this season's games through Oct 20.

IND (2-4) at MIN (5-0)

Minnesota is unbeaten in five games, 2-0 at home, and +45 on the year, so the record looks earned. Indianapolis has lost two straight and is 1-2 on the road. The home team has the momentum and the margin. With only two home games for Minnesota, that split is a small sample, but nothing on the sheet points the other way.

CLE (4-2) at TEN (1-5)

Cleveland is 4-2 but has been outscored by 16 points, so the record flatters them, and they are 1-2 on the road. Tennessee is 1-5 and winless at home in three games. Both teams won their last game. A winning team with a negative margin often comes back down, which makes this a better spot to question the favorite's price than to trust the record.

SF (6-0) at ATL (2-4)

San Francisco is unbeaten in six games and 2-0 on the road, with a +67 point margin that backs up the record. Atlanta is winless at home in three games and has lost two straight. With a road favorite in form against a home team that has not won there, the splits line up with the overall records. The main question is the margin, not the winner.

PIT (4-2) at NO (2-4)

Pittsburgh is 4-2 with two straight wins, but they are just 1-2 on the road and only +9 on the year, which suggests the record looks better than the margins. New Orleans has not won at home in three tries. Something has to give here: either Pittsburgh's road struggles continue or the Saints' home losing streak does. The record gap points to the Steelers, but the home and road splits make this closer than it looks.

SEA has 3 more days of rest

Kansas City travels on 3 days of rest, while Seattle has 6 days at home. A short week on the road is the tougher spot: travel eats into an already thin recovery window. Seattle gets a normal-ish week plus its home crowd. Give the home side the scheduling edge here.

DEN has 3 more days of rest

Denver gets 6 days, close to a normal week, while Arizona plays on 3 days at home. The 3-day gap is modest, but Arizona still loses most of its practice week. Home field gives the Cardinals some of that back. This is a mild rest edge for Denver rather than a lopsided one.

PIT: 5.1 yards per play allowed to NO's 5.9

Pittsburgh allows 5.1 yards per play over 6 games, while New Orleans gives up 5.9. That pairs with the Steelers getting off the field on third down, so this looks like a defense that limits chunk gains. The Saints offense gets the tougher assignment here, while Pittsburgh's attack faces a defense that has given up more per snap all season.

SEA: 3.9 yards per play allowed to KC's 4.7

KC is at 4.7 yards per play allowed over 5 games; SEA is at 3.9 over 6 games. Those are what each defense has allowed in this season's games through Oct 20.

HOU: 5.73 yards per play to NYG's 4.95

Houston averages 5.73 yards a play over six games, up from 5.1 last season, while the Giants are at 4.95, a bit below their 5.15. C.J. Stroud hit three plays of 34 yards or more in the Texans' last game, including a 50-yarder to Jaylin Noel. The Giants had eight plays of 20 yards or more last time out, so they can hit big shots too, but their per-play number says it comes in bursts. Houston is the more efficient offense here, and its jump from last year is the one more likely to cool.

Moses Moody is OUT for GSW

Moody is out, limited to individual court work, though reportedly ahead of Butler in his rehab. He is the likelier of the two to return first, which matters for Golden State's wing depth in the coming weeks.

Marcus Bryant (OT) is ir-r for NE

Bryant (ankle) was a full participant at the Patriots' practice Tuesday. Reported Oct 21.

Mike Hall Jr. (DT) is questionable for CLE

CLE lists Mike Hall Jr. as questionable on the injury report. Reported Oct 20.

Maliek Collins (DT) is questionable for CLE

CLE lists Maliek Collins as questionable on the injury report. Reported Oct 21.

Alec Pierce (WR) is on injured reserve for IND

Colts head coach Shane Steichen said Monday that Pierce (heel) won't have his 21-day practice window opened in Week 7, Nathan Brown of The Indianapolis Star reports. Reported Oct 19.

Jaylon Carlies (LB) is questionable for IND

IND lists Jaylon Carlies as questionable on the injury report. Reported Oct 20.

Austin Ajiake (LB) is questionable for IND

IND lists Austin Ajiake as questionable on the injury report. Reported Oct 21.

Bryce Boettcher (LB) is questionable for IND

IND lists Bryce Boettcher as questionable on the injury report. Reported Oct 21.

T'Vondre Sweat (DT) is questionable for NYJ

NYJ lists T'Vondre Sweat as questionable on the injury report. Reported Oct 21.

Calijah Kancey (DT) is questionable for TB

TB lists Calijah Kancey as questionable on the injury report. Reported Oct 21.

Christian Rozeboom (LB) is questionable for TB

TB lists Christian Rozeboom as questionable on the injury report. Reported Oct 21.

Andrew Wingard (S) is questionable for ARI

ARI lists Andrew Wingard as questionable on the injury report. Reported Oct 20.

Wydett Williams Jr. (S) is questionable for ARI

ARI lists Wydett Williams Jr. as questionable on the injury report. Reported Oct 20.

Walter Nolen III (DT) is questionable for ARI

ARI lists Walter Nolen III as questionable on the injury report. Reported Oct 21.

Micah Parsons (DE) is pup-r for GB

Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said that Parsons (knee) won't practice in Week 7, Weston Hodkiewicz of the team's official site reports. "He has to clear some hurdles yet before we get to that point," LaFleur said. Reported Oct 19.

Skyy Moore (WR) is on injured reserve for GB

The Packers placed Moore (ankle) on injured reserve Saturday. Reported Oct 17.

Anthony Campbell (DT) is questionable for GB

GB lists Anthony Campbell as questionable on the injury report. Reported Oct 21.

Tom Kennedy (WR) is on injured reserve for DET

The Lions placed Kennedy (knee) on injured reserve Friday. Reported Oct 17.

Davante Adams (WR) is on injured reserve for LAR

Adams (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Reported Oct 20.

Tonka Hemingway (DT) is questionable for LV

LV lists Tonka Hemingway as questionable on the injury report. Reported Oct 20.

Folorunso Fatukasi (DT) is questionable for LV

LV lists Folorunso Fatukasi as questionable on the injury report. Reported Oct 21.

Jadarian Price (RB) is on injured reserve for SEA

Head coach Mike Macdonald said Friday that Price "should be looking at a sooner rather than later return after" the Seahawks' next game in Week 7, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports. Reported Oct 16.

Chazz Surratt (LB) is questionable for SEA

SEA lists Chazz Surratt as questionable on the injury report. Reported Oct 20.

Tyrice Knight (LB) is questionable for SEA

SEA lists Tyrice Knight as questionable on the injury report. Reported Oct 21.

Connor O'Toole (LB) is questionable for SEA

SEA lists Connor O'Toole as questionable on the injury report. Reported Oct 21.

DeMarvion Overshown (LB) is questionable for DAL

DAL lists DeMarvion Overshown as questionable on the injury report. Reported Oct 20.

Jakorian Bennett (CB) is ir-r for PHI

Bennett (knee) won't come off injured reserve this weekend and has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 6 battle against Carolina. Reported Oct 18.

Will Shipley (RB) is on injured reserve for PHI

The Eagles placed Shipley (foot) on injured reserve Friday. Reported Oct 16.

Jalyx Hunt (LB) is questionable for PHI

PHI lists Jalyx Hunt as questionable on the injury report. Reported Oct 20.

T.J. McConnell is OUT for IND

McConnell is out with a hamstring injury that kept him out of the whole preseason. With Furphy also out, Indiana's bench is thinner in New Orleans.

Romeo Doubs (WR) is on injured reserve for NE

Doubs (shoulder) is hopeful to return after the Patriots' Week 11 bye and isn't expected to face a long-term absence, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports. Reported Oct 19.

Roman Wilson (WR) is on injured reserve for PIT

Wilson (finger) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. Reported Oct 17.

Alex Highsmith (LB) is questionable for PIT

PIT lists Alex Highsmith as questionable on the injury report. Reported Oct 21.

Sebastian Joseph-Day (DT) is questionable for PIT

PIT lists Sebastian Joseph-Day as questionable on the injury report. Reported Oct 21.

Anfernee Jennings (LB) is questionable for NO

NO lists Anfernee Jennings as questionable on the injury report. Reported Oct 20.

Demarcus Robinson (WR) is on injured reserve for SF

Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Thursday that Robinson (ankle) has an "outside chance" to return from injured reserve for the 49ers' Week 7 game versus the Falcons but is more likely to be activated following the team's Week 8 bye, David Lombardi of SFStandard.com reports. Reported Oct 15.

Ashtyn Davis (S) is questionable for SF

SF lists Ashtyn Davis as questionable on the injury report. Reported Oct 21.

Siran Neal (S) is questionable for SF

SF lists Siran Neal as questionable on the injury report. Reported Oct 21.

A.J. Terrell Jr. (CB) is ir-r for ATL

Terrell (groin) was a limited participant at the Falcons' practice Wednesday, Daniel Flick of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. Reported Oct 22.

Mason Graham (DT) is questionable for CLE

CLE lists Mason Graham as questionable on the injury report. Reported Oct 20.

Jonathon Brooks (RB) is on injured reserve for CAR

Brooks (core) was seen jogging at practice Thursday, Sheena Quick of Fox Sports Radio 1340 reports. Reported Oct 15.

T.J. Tampa (CB) is ir-r for BAL

Baltimore opened Tampa's return window from injured reserve on Wednesday after a toe and ankle injury. That starts his practice clock but does not put him on the active roster yet. Unless the Ravens activate him before Cincinnati, plan on the cornerback group looking the way it has been.

Broderick Washington Jr. (DT) is questionable for BAL

BAL lists Broderick Washington Jr. as questionable on the injury report. Reported Oct 20.

Jaylinn Hawkins (S) is questionable for BAL

BAL lists Jaylinn Hawkins as questionable on the injury report. Reported Oct 21.

Tavius Robinson (LB) is questionable for BAL

BAL lists Tavius Robinson as questionable on the injury report. Reported Oct 21.

Paulson Adebo (CB) is ir-r for NYG

The Giants designated Adebo (knee) to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports. Reported Oct 21.

Tyler Nubin (S) is questionable for NYG

NYG lists Tyler Nubin as questionable on the injury report. Reported Oct 20.

Kayvon Thibodeaux (LB) is questionable for NYG

NYG lists Kayvon Thibodeaux as questionable on the injury report. Reported Oct 21.

Henry To'oTo'o (LB) is questionable for HOU

HOU lists Henry To'oTo'o as questionable on the injury report. Reported Oct 21.

James Conner (RB) is ir-r for ARI

Conner (foot) is close to practicing, but the Cardinals aren't expected to open his 21-day evaluation window this week, John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM reports. Reported Oct 13.

Bradley Beal is OUT for LAC

Beal is out for opening night with knee inflammation and no clear timeline. He is one of five Clippers missing, which is why Garland's scoring line is set well above his average from last season.

Max Strus is OUT for LAC

Strus is out with a plantar fascia injury, the kind that usually needs prolonged rest, so this could run a while. He adds to a long Clippers injury list tonight.

Yanic Konan Niederhauser is OUT for LAC

Niederhauser is out as he works back from March surgery, and the Clippers are expected to be cautious. It is a depth loss rather than a rotation shock.

Brandon Ingram is OUT for LAC

Ingram is out, with his recovery timeline unclear after an injury found this summer. Losing a star forward plus Beal and Strus is the main reason Garland's line jumps tonight.

Jordan Miller is OUT for LAC

Jordan Miller is out with no timeline, after he had a shot at a reserve role in camp. A depth loss on a Clippers roster already missing several rotation players.

Anthony Black is OUT for ORL

Black is out after spraining his right ankle and missing the preseason. Orlando opens without him against an Atlanta team that swept them last season.

DAL: 50% fourth-down conversion rate to PHI's 20%

DAL is at 50% fourth-down conversion rate over 6 games; PHI is at 20% over 6 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 20. Last season DAL was at 62.9% over 17 games and PHI at 52.4% over 17 games.

DAL: 47.2% third-down conversion rate to PHI's 37.3%

DAL is at 47.2% third-down conversion rate over 6 games; PHI is at 37.3% over 6 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 20. Last season DAL was at 41.1% over 17 games and PHI at 37.1% over 17 games.

KC: 7.9 yards per pass attempt to SEA's 6.47

KC is at 7.9 yards per pass attempt over 5 games; SEA is at 6.47 over 6 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 20. Last season KC was at 5.65 over 17 games and SEA at 8.01 over 17 games.

NYJ: 20.3 points allowed per game to MIA's 26.4

MIA is at 26.4 points allowed per game over 5 games; NYJ is at 20.3 over 6 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 20. Last season MIA was at 24.9 over 17 games and NYJ at 29.6 over 17 games.

ARI: 67.3 offensive plays per game to DEN's 57.3

Arizona runs 67.3 plays a game to Denver's 57.3 over six games, and that gap is new: last season the Broncos ran 64.2 and the Cardinals 63.2. Denver's drop is the striking part and suggests a slower, shorter-possession offense or fewer drives that stick. Play counts drift with game script, so some of this should even out. For this game, Arizona is the team more likely to set the pace and control the volume of snaps.

SF @ ATL carries a 49.5 market total

The market leans toward a game with plenty of scoring, priced above a normal matchup on this slate though short of the very top tier. The sheet holds only the total and median, so the reasoning is not supplied. A bettor can watch the early script: sustained touchdown drives support the number, while punts and red-zone stalls make a total this far above the median hard to reach.

MIA @ NYJ carries a 39.5 market total

This one is expected to be low scoring, with points arriving slowly and field goals mattering more than usual. The sheet has only the total and median, so the cause of the low number is not stated. For that expectation to crack, the game needs turnovers that hand over short fields or a quick touchdown or two early, which can push a total this far below the slate norm over in a hurry.

Kon Knueppel is OUT for CHA

Knueppel is out for the opener with a left hamstring injury after missing the whole preseason. Charlotte is also without Coby White and Grant Williams, so the scoring load shifts heavily onto Brandon Miller.

Donte DiVincenzo is OUT for MIN

DiVincenzo is out, nearing six months since tearing his right Achilles in the first round of the playoffs. Minnesota opens without a key guard, which puts more of the creation on Edwards.

NO: 16.3 sack yards lost per game to PIT's 26.5

PIT is at 26.5 sack yards lost per game over 6 games; NO is at 16.3 over 6 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 20. Last season PIT was at 14.8 over 17 games and NO at 18.7 over 17 games.

NO: 2.17 sacks taken per game to PIT's 3.17

PIT is at 3.17 sacks taken per game over 6 games; NO is at 2.17 over 6 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 20. Last season PIT was at 2.38 over 17 games and NO at 3.06 over 17 games.

Johnny Furphy is OUT for IND

Furphy is out after starting 21 of 35 appearances last season with 5.1 points and 4.4 rebounds. His minutes go elsewhere, which matters most for the depth pieces, not the headline names.

KC (5-0) at SEA (3-3)

Kansas City is unbeaten in five games, 2-0 on the road, and +57 on the year, so they arrive with real momentum. Seattle has lost two straight but is 2-1 at home with a positive margin, making them stronger than their 3-3 record. The home split and point totals suggest this is a tougher road game than Seattle's recent slide implies.

DEN (4-2) at ARI (2-4)

Denver is 4-2 with two straight wins but has a negative point margin and is 1-2 on the road, so the record oversells them. Arizona has not won at home in two games and is -52 on the year, which means their record looks about right. One team has been lucky and the other has been bad, so this spot is closer than the four-win gap in the standings.

Sebastian Joseph-Day

Triceps · Did not practice

Ben Skowronek

Calf · Did not practice

Brandin Echols

Hamstring · Did not practice

Jalen Ramsey

Wrist · Did not practice

T.J. Watt

Did not practice

Cesar Ruiz

Knee · Did not practice

Daniel Carlson

Did not practice

Cameron Heyward

Did not practice

Mykel Williams

Knee · Did not practice

Billy Bowman Jr.

Hamstring · Did not practice

Marques Sigle

Ankle · Did not practice

Upton Stout

Shoulder - AC Joint · Did not practice

Siran Neal

Knee · Did not practice

Mike Evans

Achilles · Did not practice

Trent Williams

Did not practice

Divine Deablo

Arm · Did not practice

Nick Bosa

Calf · Did not practice

Luke Gifford

Groin · Did not practice

Mike Hall Jr.

Ankle · Did not practice

John Franklin-Myers

Did not practice

Carson Schwesinger

Ankle · Did not practice

Grant Delpit

Concussion · Did not practice

Tyjae Spears

Did not practice

Teven Jenkins

Back · Did not practice

Elgton Jenkins

Knee · Did not practice

Kalia Davis

Quadriceps · Did not practice

Matt Goncalves

Ankle · Did not practice

Jerry Tillery

Did not practice

Anthony Gould

Concussion · Did not practice

Drew Ogletree

Ankle · Did not practice

Sauce Gardner

Calf · Did not practice

Tyler Warren

Groin · Did not practice

Keenan Allen

Did not practice

Rigoberto Sanchez

Foot · Did not practice

Bryce Boettcher

Groin · Did not practice

Charvarius Ward

Did not practice

Justin Walley

Knee · Did not practice

Kene Nwangwu

Knee · Did not practice

Breece Hall

Quadriceps · Did not practice

Joseph Ossai

Ankle · Did not practice

Kiko Mauigoa

Thigh · Did not practice

Reese Taylor

Quadriceps · Did not practice

Christian Rozeboom

Finger · Did not practice

Taylor Moton

Did not practice

Bucky Irving

Illness · Did not practice

Luke Goedeke

Calf · Did not practice

Darren Waller

Did not practice

Emeka Egbuka

Concussion · Did not practice

Devin Lloyd

Did not practice

Zyon McCollum

Illness · Did not practice

Thomas Incoom

Calf · Did not practice

Jaelan Phillips

Hamstring · Did not practice

Calais Campbell

Did not practice

Tavius Robinson

Pectoral · Did not practice

Marcus Mbow

Knee · Did not practice

Tremaine Edmunds

Shoulder · Did not practice

Jalen Pitre

Shoulder - AC Joint · Did not practice

Andrew Thomas

Groin · Did not practice

David Montgomery

Groin · Did not practice

Reed Blankenship

Concussion · Did not practice

Jevon Holland

Concussion · Did not practice

Trent Brown

Wrist · Did not practice

Azeez Al-Shaair

Knee · Did not practice

Greg Newsome II

Concussion · Did not practice

Blake Fisher

Thumb · Did not practice

Jermaine Eluemunor

Calf · Did not practice

Dalton Schultz

Quadriceps · Did not practice

Jedrick Wills Jr.

Illness · Did not practice

Josh Sweat

Did not practice

Isaac Seumalo

Did not practice

Talanoa Hufanga

Ankle · Did not practice

Tyler Badie

Thumb · Did not practice

Jonah Elliss

Lower Leg · Did not practice

Walter Nolen III

Ankle · Did not practice

Garrett Williams

Knee · Did not practice

Budda Baker

Groin · Did not practice

Andrew Wingard

Knee · Did not practice

Jeremiyah Love

Ankle · Did not practice

Bo Melton

Back · Did not practice

Tonka Hemingway

Concussion · Did not practice

Nate Landman

Concussion · Did not practice

Trent McDuffie

Groin · Did not practice

Jaylon Moore

Concussion · Did not practice

Rashee Rice

Hamstring · Did not practice

Josh Simmons

Back · Did not practice

Drake Thomas

Ankle · Did not practice

DeMarcus Lawrence

Did not practice

Chazz Surratt

Calf · Did not practice

Connor O'Toole

Hamstring · Did not practice

Henri Veesaar is OUT for ATL

Veesaar, the No. 52 pick, is out after an injury in a September workout confirmed by MRI. As a late second-round rookie, his absence changes little for Atlanta's rotation tonight.

Santi Aldama is OUT for DAL

Aldama is out tonight, still ramping up after right knee surgery in March, with Friday against Indiana his next chance to play. Dallas is also without Lively, so the frontcourt is thin. Minutes for the remaining bigs are the angle to check.

MIA: 52 penalty yards per game to NYJ's 74.5

MIA is at 52 penalty yards per game over 5 games; NYJ is at 74.5 over 6 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 20. Last season MIA was at 47.7 over 17 games and NYJ at 53.5 over 17 games.

TEN: 12.8 sack yards lost per game to CLE's 22.2

Cleveland is losing 22.2 yards a game to sacks over six games, similar to its 20.3 last season, so pressure is a real, ongoing problem for the Browns. Tennessee has cut its number sharply, from 26.1 last year to 12.8. The Titans' improvement is the newer story and the more likely to slip some. For this game, the Browns' protection issues look stable, which makes Cleveland drives on long downs a weak spot.

LV: 1.67 takeaways per game to LAR's 1

LAR is at 1 takeaways per game over 6 games; LV is at 1.67 over 6 games. Those are what each defense has allowed in this season's games through Oct 20.

CAR: 0.4 interceptions thrown per game to TB's 1.17

TB is at 1.17 interceptions thrown per game over 6 games; CAR is at 0.4 over 5 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 20. Last season TB was at 0.65 over 17 games and CAR at 0.71 over 17 games.

SF: 6.48 yards per play to ATL's 5.72

SF is at 6.48 yards per play over 6 games; ATL is at 5.72 over 6 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 20. Last season SF was at 5.49 over 17 games and ATL at 5.38 over 17 games. SF had 4 plays of 20+ yards in its last game, led by 54-yard pass (Brock Purdy Pass Complete for 54 Yds to Mike Evans); 35-yard pass (Brock Purdy Pass Complete for 35 Yds to George Kittle); 24-yard pass (Brock Purdy Pass Complete for 24 Yds to Mike Evans). ATL had 5 plays of 20+ yards in its last game, led by 41-yard pass (Michael Penix Jr. Pass Complete for 41 Yds to Jahan Dotson); 39-yard pass (Michael Penix Jr. Pass Complete for 39 Yds to Drake London); 33-yard pass (Michael Penix Jr. Pass Complete for 33 Yds to Jahan Dotson).

PIT: 103.2 rushing yards allowed per game to NO's 138

The Steelers allow 103.2 rushing yards a game over 6 games, while the Saints give up 138. Rushing totals depend on how often teams run, which shifts with the score. For this matchup, Pittsburgh's ground game faces the softer front, which helps them lean on the run if they get a lead.

CHI: 4.33 red-zone trips per game to NE's 3

NE is at 3 red-zone trips per game over 6 games; CHI is at 4.33 over 6 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 20. Last season NE was at 3.71 over 17 games and CHI at 3.24 over 17 games.

SF: 29.5 points per game to ATL's 23.7

SF is at 29.5 points per game over 6 games; ATL is at 23.7 over 6 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 20. Last season SF was at 25.7 over 17 games and ATL at 20.8 over 17 games.

Kerby Joseph (S) is pup-r for DET

Lions head coach Dan Campbell stated Kerby (knee) "is in a good headspace" and expects the 25-year-old to play at some point this season, Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News reports. Reported Oct 20.

Cooper McDonald (LB) is ir-r for KC

The Chiefs designated McDonald (knee) to return from injured reserve Tuesday, Charles Goldman of AtoZSports.com reports. Reported Oct 21.

Beau Stephens (G) is questionable for SEA

SEA lists Beau Stephens as questionable on the injury report. Reported Oct 21.

CIN: 3.4 sacks recorded per game to BAL's 2.5

Cincinnati's rush has 3.4 sacks a game over 5 games, Baltimore's has 2.5 over 6. Sack rates swing a lot in small samples, and five games is short. Ravens dropbacks at home face the louder pass rush, which matters for drive-killing negative plays.

Kalia Davis (DT) is ir-r for CLE

Davis (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Ravens. Reported Oct 17.

Teven Jenkins (G) is questionable for CLE

CLE lists Teven Jenkins as questionable on the injury report. Reported Oct 20.

DEN: 52.9% red-zone scoring allowed to ARI's 71.4%

Denver allows touchdowns on 52.9% of red-zone trips over 6 games, Arizona allows 71.4%. Red-zone rates rest on few trips and tend to move. Broncos drives that reach the 20 meet the weaker goal-line defense, so they should convert more of those trips into sevens.

GB (4-2) at DET (3-2), a division game

Green Bay has won three straight and is 2-1 on the road, but they are only +2 on the year, so the streak is built on close games. Detroit is 2-0 at home with a better margin. The road team has the momentum and the home team has the stronger profile underneath. That makes it a division game where the records undersell Detroit.

DeShon Elliott (S) is ir-r for PIT

Elliott (knee) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports. Reported Oct 22.

KC: 0.2 fumbles lost per game to SEA's 0.83

KC is at 0.2 fumbles lost per game over 5 games; SEA is at 0.83 over 6 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 20. Last season KC was at 0.18 over 17 games and SEA at 0.76 over 17 games.

Dorian Mausi (LB) is ir-r for TEN

Mausi (undisclosed) had his 21-day practice window opened by the Titans on Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official website reports. Reported Oct 22.

NE: 80% fourth-down conversion rate to CHI's 53.3%

NE is at 80% fourth-down conversion rate over 6 games; CHI is at 53.3% over 6 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 20. Last season NE was at 72% over 17 games and CHI at 51.7% over 17 games.

Brian Branch (S) is pup-r for DET

The Lions listed Branch as a full participant on Wednesday's estimated practice report. Reported Oct 21.

Aaron Banks (G) is questionable for GB

GB lists Aaron Banks as questionable on the injury report. Reported Oct 20.

John Simpson (G) is questionable for BAL

BAL lists John Simpson as questionable on the injury report. Reported Oct 21.

Olaivavega Ioane (G) is questionable for BAL

BAL lists Olaivavega Ioane as questionable on the injury report. Reported Oct 21.

Andrew Vorhees (G) is questionable for BAL

BAL lists Andrew Vorhees as questionable on the injury report. Reported Oct 20.

Bam Martin-Scott (LB) is ir-r for CAR

The Panthers designated Martin-Scott (hamstring) to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports. Reported Oct 22.

Tucker Addington (LS) is questionable for MIA

MIA lists Tucker Addington as questionable on the injury report. Reported Oct 21.

Kyle Louis (LB) is ir-r for MIA

The Dolphins opened the 21-day practice window for Louis (knee) on Wednesday, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports. Reported Oct 22.

Matt Goncalves (G) is questionable for IND

IND lists Matt Goncalves as questionable on the injury report. Reported Oct 21.

KC: 41.7% third-down conversion rate to SEA's 32.4%

KC is at 41.7% third-down conversion rate over 5 games; SEA is at 32.4% over 6 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 20. Last season KC was at 37.4% over 17 games and SEA at 39.8% over 17 games.

DEN: 44.8 penalty yards per game to ARI's 66

DEN is at 44.8 penalty yards per game over 6 games; ARI is at 66 over 6 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 20. Last season DEN was at 67.6 over 17 games and ARI at 49.5 over 17 games.

IND: 20 first downs per game to MIN's 15.4

IND is at 20 first downs per game over 6 games; MIN is at 15.4 over 5 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 20. Last season IND was at 20.7 over 17 games and MIN at 17.2 over 17 games.

PHI: 5.38 yards per play allowed to DAL's 6.1

Philadelphia allows 5.38 yards per play over 6 games, Dallas gives up 6.1. Six games is enough to show the Eagles are harder to move on. The Cowboys offense visiting Philly faces the tougher unit, while the Eagles get the more generous defense.

CHI: 73.2 offensive plays per game to NE's 64.5

NE is at 64.5 offensive plays per game over 6 games; CHI is at 73.2 over 6 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 20. Last season NE was at 61.4 over 17 games and CHI at 64.9 over 17 games.

ARI: 32:05 time of possession per game to DEN's 28:46

DEN is at 28:46 time of possession per game over 6 games; ARI is at 32:05 over 6 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 20. Last season DEN was at 31:14 over 17 games and ARI at 29:48 over 17 games.

NE: 50% red-zone scoring allowed to CHI's 66.7%

New England allows touchdowns on half of opponents' red-zone trips over 6 games, while Chicago allows 66.7%. Red-zone numbers ride on small trip counts, so both could shift. For this game, Patriots drives inside the 20 face the softer finish.

DET: 0 interceptions thrown per game to GB's 0.67

GB is at 0.67 interceptions thrown per game over 6 games; DET is at 0 over 5 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 20. Last season GB was at 0.41 over 17 games and DET at 0.47 over 17 games.

PHI: 119.3 rushing yards allowed per game to DAL's 149.8

DAL is at 149.8 rushing yards allowed per game over 6 games; PHI is at 119.3 over 6 games. Those are what each defense has allowed in this season's games through Oct 20.

SF: 209.8 passing yards allowed per game to ATL's 252

SF is at 209.8 passing yards allowed per game over 6 games; ATL is at 252 over 6 games. Those are what each defense has allowed in this season's games through Oct 20.

TB: 33.8% third downs allowed to CAR's 42%

Tampa Bay allows third-down conversions 33.8% of the time over 6 games, Carolina 42% over 5. Five or six games is a moderate sample. Panthers drives are more likely to stall on third down, while Buccaneers drives get more chances to keep moving.

TOR won last season's series 3-0

Toronto swept the three meetings last season, by 18.3 a game. Chicago comes in without Claxton, its starting center, and with Collins day-to-day, while Powell and Leonard are both on new teams. Three games is a small sample and rosters have changed, so last season's margin is a loose guide for tonight's spread.

BAL: 5 yards per play allowed to CIN's 5.68

Baltimore gives up 5 yards every time an offense snaps it, while Cincinnati allows 5.68, so the Ravens are the tighter unit on a per-play basis. The sheet has no opponent list or last-season number, so we can't tell how much schedule shaped either figure. Six games for Baltimore and five for Cincinnati is enough to take the gap seriously. Bettors can lean toward Baltimore's defense limiting chunk plays in this one.

CIN: 41.2% red-zone scoring allowed to BAL's 57.9%

CIN is at 41.2% red-zone scoring allowed over 5 games; BAL is at 57.9% over 6 games. Those are what each defense has allowed in this season's games through Oct 20.

LAR: 32.9% third downs allowed to LV's 41.3%

LAR is at 32.9% third downs allowed over 6 games; LV is at 41.3% over 6 games. Those are what each defense has allowed in this season's games through Oct 20.

LAR @ LV carries a 48.5 market total

The current fanduel total is 48.5, 4 points above the 44.5 median across 14 games with posted totals on this slate.

CIN: 1.6 takeaways per game to BAL's 1

Cincinnati forces 1.6 turnovers a game over five games, and Baltimore sits at 1 per game over six. Takeaways swing a lot week to week, and with no prior-season number here, a gap of 0.6 per game can close quickly. Turnovers are among the noisiest defensive numbers, so give this less weight than yardage stats when thinking about how the game plays out.

Caleb Williams is the projected starting quarterback for CHI

Through 3 games in 2026, Caleb Williams threw for 712 passing yards, completed 72.5% of his passes and averaged 7.82 yards per attempt. Last season over 17 games he threw for 3942 yards, completed 58.1% and averaged 6.94 yards per attempt, 27-7 touchdowns to interceptions. This season's 3-1 touchdown-to-interception line is 3 games in.

Kirk Cousins is the projected starting quarterback for LV

Through 6 games in 2026, Kirk Cousins threw for 1582 passing yards, completed 63.4% of his passes and averaged 7.43 yards per attempt. Last season over 10 games he threw for 1721 yards, completed 61.7% and averaged 6.4 yards per attempt, 10-5 touchdowns to interceptions. This season's 14-5 touchdown-to-interception line is 6 games in.

Patrick Mahomes is the projected starting quarterback for KC

Through 5 games in 2026, Patrick Mahomes threw for 1309 passing yards, completed 66.5% of his passes and averaged 8.29 yards per attempt. Last season over 14 games he threw for 3587 yards, completed 62.7% and averaged 7.14 yards per attempt, 22-11 touchdowns to interceptions. This season's 9-3 touchdown-to-interception line is 5 games in.

Sam Darnold is the projected starting quarterback for SEA

Through 5 games in 2026, Sam Darnold threw for 1033 passing yards, completed 60.4% of his passes and averaged 6.93 yards per attempt. Last season over 17 games he threw for 4048 yards, completed 67.7% and averaged 8.49 yards per attempt, 25-14 touchdowns to interceptions. This season's 7-7 touchdown-to-interception line is 5 games in.

Dak Prescott is the projected starting quarterback for DAL

Through 6 games in 2026, Dak Prescott threw for 1639 passing yards, completed 66.3% of his passes and averaged 6.66 yards per attempt. Last season over 17 games he threw for 4552 yards, completed 67.3% and averaged 7.59 yards per attempt, 30-10 touchdowns to interceptions. This season's 10-5 touchdown-to-interception line is 6 games in.

Tanner McKee is the projected starting quarterback for PHI

In his first 2026 game, Tanner McKee threw for 215 passing yards, completed 57.8% of his passes and averaged 4.78 yards per attempt. Last season over 4 games he threw for 274 yards, completed 55.8% and averaged 6.37 yards per attempt, 1-1 touchdowns to interceptions. This season's 1-0 touchdown-to-interception line is 1 game in.

CLE: 43.8% red-zone scoring allowed to TEN's 60%

Cleveland lets opponents score touchdowns on 43.8% of red-zone trips, while Tennessee is at 60%, both over six games. Red-zone rates rest on a small number of possessions per game, so they tend to drift toward average over a season. Cleveland's defense has held up better close to the goal line so far. Bettors can factor that into how often drives here end in field goals instead of touchdowns.

IND: 63.2% red-zone scoring rate to MIN's 50%

IND is at 63.2% red-zone scoring rate over 6 games; MIN is at 50% over 5 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 20. Last season IND was at 65.2% over 17 games and MIN at 56.9% over 17 games.

Landon Dickerson (G) is ir-r for PHI

Dickerson (knee) has been downgraded to out for Sunday's game against the Panthers. Reported Oct 18.

PHX outscored teams by 1.5 a game last season, POR was outscored by 0.3

PHX outscored teams by 1.5 a game last season, POR was outscored by 0.3. 2025-26 regular season: POR over 82 games, PHX over 82.

HOU outscored teams by 5.2 a game last season, DAL was outscored by 5.5

HOU outscored teams by 5.2 a game last season, DAL was outscored by 5.5. 2025-26 regular season: HOU over 82 games, DAL over 82.

NOP was outscored by 4.5 a game last season, IND by 8.0

NOP was outscored by 4.5 a game last season, IND by 8.0. 2025-26 regular season: NOP over 82 games, IND over 82.

MEM was outscored by 6.0 a game last season, UTA by 8.4

MEM was outscored by 6.0 a game last season, UTA by 8.4. 2025-26 regular season: MEM over 82 games, UTA over 82.

TOR outscored teams by 2.8 a game last season, CHI was outscored by 5.2

TOR outscored teams by 2.8 a game last season, CHI was outscored by 5.2. 2025-26 regular season: TOR over 82 games, CHI over 82.

CHA outscored teams by 4.8 a game last season, BKN was outscored by 10.0

CHA outscored teams by 4.8 a game last season, BKN was outscored by 10.0. 2025-26 regular season: BKN over 82 games, CHA over 82.

MIL was outscored by 6.2 a game last season, WAS by 12.0

MIL was outscored by 6.2 a game last season, WAS by 12.0. 2025-26 regular season: WAS over 82 games, MIL over 82.

Christian Darrisaw (OT) is questionable for MIN

MIN lists Christian Darrisaw as questionable on the injury report. Reported Oct 13.

Reese Taylor (CB) is questionable for MIA

MIA lists Reese Taylor as questionable on the injury report. Reported Oct 13.

Robert Beal Jr. (DE) is questionable for MIA

MIA lists Robert Beal Jr. as questionable on the injury report. Reported Oct 13.

Tanner Hudson (TE) is on injured reserve for CIN

Hudson (pectoral) was placed on injured reserve by the Bengals on Monday. Reported Oct 19.

Jordan Stout (P) is questionable for NYG

NYG lists Jordan Stout as questionable on the injury report. Reported Oct 21.

Rock Ya-Sin (CB) is questionable for DET

DET lists Rock Ya-Sin as questionable on the injury report. Reported Oct 13.

Terrance Ferguson (TE) is on injured reserve for LAR

Ferguson (ankle), who is eligible to come off injured reserve next week, isn't expected to be ready at that time, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Reported Oct 20.

Anthony Bradford (G) is ir-r for SEA

Bradford (knee) was designated to return from injured reserve by the Seahawks on Monday, John Boyle of the team's official website reports. Reported Oct 20.

ATL outscored teams by 2.4 a game last season, ORL by 0.6

ATL outscored teams by 2.4 a game last season, ORL by 0.6. 2025-26 regular season: ORL over 82 games, ATL over 82.

LAL outscored teams by 1.8 a game last season, GSW was outscored by 0.6

LAL outscored teams by 1.8 a game last season, GSW was outscored by 0.6. 2025-26 regular season: LAL over 82 games, GSW over 82.

MIN outscored teams by 3.4 a game last season, MIA by 2.3

MIN outscored teams by 3.4 a game last season, MIA by 2.3. 2025-26 regular season: MIA over 82 games, MIN over 82.

LAC outscored teams by 1.1 a game last season, SAC was outscored by 10.0

LAC outscored teams by 1.1 a game last season, SAC was outscored by 10.0. 2025-26 regular season: LAC over 82 games, SAC over 82.

IND: 199.8 team passing yards per game to MIN's 167

IND is at 199.8 team passing yards per game over 6 games; MIN is at 167 over 5 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 20. Last season IND was at 227.8 over 17 games and MIN at 166.7 over 17 games.

MIN: 22.2% third downs allowed to IND's 30.4%

IND is at 30.4% third downs allowed over 6 games; MIN is at 22.2% over 5 games. Those are what each defense has allowed in this season's games through Oct 20.

Drake Maye is the projected starting quarterback for NE

Through 6 games in 2026, Drake Maye threw for 1463 passing yards, completed 63.9% of his passes and averaged 8 yards per attempt. Last season over 17 games he threw for 4394 yards, completed 72% and averaged 8.93 yards per attempt, 31-8 touchdowns to interceptions. This season's 11-7 touchdown-to-interception line is 6 games in.

Matthew Stafford is the projected starting quarterback for LAR

Through 6 games in 2026, Matthew Stafford threw for 1794 passing yards, completed 65.9% of his passes and averaged 7.21 yards per attempt. Last season over 17 games he threw for 4707 yards, completed 65% and averaged 7.88 yards per attempt, 46-8 touchdowns to interceptions. This season's 11-6 touchdown-to-interception line is 6 games in.

Aaron Rodgers is the projected starting quarterback for PIT

Through 6 games in 2026, Aaron Rodgers threw for 1487 passing yards, completed 61.4% of his passes and averaged 6.38 yards per attempt. Last season over 16 games he threw for 3322 yards, completed 65.7% and averaged 6.67 yards per attempt, 24-7 touchdowns to interceptions. This season's 12-5 touchdown-to-interception line is 6 games in.

Tyler Shough is the projected starting quarterback for NO

Through 6 games in 2026, Tyler Shough threw for 1443 passing yards, completed 65.1% of his passes and averaged 6.14 yards per attempt. Last season over 11 games he threw for 2384 yards, completed 67.6% and averaged 7.29 yards per attempt, 10-6 touchdowns to interceptions. This season's 12-5 touchdown-to-interception line is 6 games in.

Brock Purdy is the projected starting quarterback for SF

Through 6 games in 2026, Brock Purdy threw for 1460 passing yards, completed 69.6% of his passes and averaged 8.54 yards per attempt. Last season over 9 games he threw for 2167 yards, completed 69.4% and averaged 7.63 yards per attempt, 20-10 touchdowns to interceptions. This season's 14-2 touchdown-to-interception line is 6 games in.

Michael Penix Jr. is the projected starting quarterback for ATL

Through 4 games in 2026, Michael Penix Jr. threw for 944 passing yards, completed 64.5% of his passes and averaged 8.58 yards per attempt. Last season over 9 games he threw for 1982 yards, completed 60.1% and averaged 7.18 yards per attempt, 9-3 touchdowns to interceptions. This season's 6-1 touchdown-to-interception line is 4 games in.

Deshaun Watson is the projected starting quarterback for CLE

Through 6 games in 2026, Deshaun Watson threw for 1174 passing yards, completed 63.8% of his passes and averaged 6.75 yards per attempt. His 7-2 touchdown-to-interception line rounds out the current sample without turning an early-season profile into a settled one.

Cam Ward is the projected starting quarterback for TEN

Through 6 games in 2026, Cam Ward threw for 998 passing yards, completed 61.6% of his passes and averaged 5.64 yards per attempt. Last season over 17 games he threw for 3169 yards, completed 59.8% and averaged 5.87 yards per attempt, 15-7 touchdowns to interceptions. This season's 4-4 touchdown-to-interception line is 6 games in.

NYJ: 18.7 points per game to MIA's 14

MIA is at 14 points per game over 5 games; NYJ is at 18.7 over 6 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 20. Last season MIA was at 20.4 over 17 games and NYJ at 17.6 over 17 games.

Daniel Jones is the projected starting quarterback for IND

Through 6 games in 2026, Daniel Jones threw for 1290 passing yards, completed 59.6% of his passes and averaged 5.92 yards per attempt. Last season over 13 games he threw for 3101 yards, completed 68% and averaged 8.08 yards per attempt, 19-8 touchdowns to interceptions. This season's 4-6 touchdown-to-interception line is 6 games in.

Kyler Murray is the projected starting quarterback for MIN

Through 4 games in 2026, Kyler Murray threw for 662 passing yards, completed 68.3% of his passes and averaged 6.55 yards per attempt. Last season over 5 games he threw for 962 yards, completed 68.3% and averaged 5.97 yards per attempt, 6-3 touchdowns to interceptions. This season's 2-2 touchdown-to-interception line is 4 games in.

Malik Willis is the projected starting quarterback for MIA

Through 5 games in 2026, Malik Willis threw for 849 passing yards, completed 56.2% of his passes and averaged 6.53 yards per attempt. Last season over 4 games he threw for 422 yards, completed 85.7% and averaged 12.06 yards per attempt, 3-0 touchdowns to interceptions. This season's 2-4 touchdown-to-interception line is 5 games in.

Geno Smith is the projected starting quarterback for NYJ

Through 6 games in 2026, Geno Smith threw for 1336 passing yards, completed 68.9% of his passes and averaged 7.55 yards per attempt. Last season over 15 games he threw for 3025 yards, completed 67.4% and averaged 6.75 yards per attempt, 19-17 touchdowns to interceptions. This season's 7-1 touchdown-to-interception line is 6 games in.

Bryce Young is the projected starting quarterback for CAR

Through 5 games in 2026, Bryce Young threw for 1549 passing yards, completed 60.2% of his passes and averaged 7.71 yards per attempt. Last season over 16 games he threw for 3011 yards, completed 63.6% and averaged 6.3 yards per attempt, 23-11 touchdowns to interceptions. This season's 11-2 touchdown-to-interception line is 5 games in.

Joe Burrow is the projected starting quarterback for CIN

Through 5 games in 2026, Joe Burrow threw for 1361 passing yards, completed 71.4% of his passes and averaged 7.2 yards per attempt. Last season over 8 games he threw for 1809 yards, completed 66.8% and averaged 6.99 yards per attempt, 17-5 touchdowns to interceptions. This season's 11-3 touchdown-to-interception line is 5 games in.

Jameis Winston is the projected starting quarterback for NYG

Through 5 games in 2026, Jameis Winston threw for 957 passing yards, completed 57% of his passes and averaged 6.06 yards per attempt. Last season over 3 games he threw for 567 yards, completed 56.1% and averaged 8.59 yards per attempt, 2-2 touchdowns to interceptions. This season's 7-5 touchdown-to-interception line is 5 games in.

C.J. Stroud is the projected starting quarterback for HOU

Through 6 games in 2026, C.J. Stroud threw for 1714 passing yards, completed 65.3% of his passes and averaged 7.83 yards per attempt. Last season over 14 games he threw for 3041 yards, completed 64.5% and averaged 7.19 yards per attempt, 19-8 touchdowns to interceptions. This season's 9-1 touchdown-to-interception line is 6 games in.

Bo Nix is the projected starting quarterback for DEN

Through 6 games in 2026, Bo Nix threw for 1049 passing yards, completed 60.3% of his passes and averaged 5.55 yards per attempt. Last season over 17 games he threw for 3931 yards, completed 63.4% and averaged 6.42 yards per attempt, 25-11 touchdowns to interceptions. This season's 6-3 touchdown-to-interception line is 6 games in.

Jacoby Brissett is the projected starting quarterback for ARI

Through 6 games in 2026, Jacoby Brissett threw for 1328 passing yards, completed 66.7% of his passes and averaged 5.67 yards per attempt. Last season over 14 games he threw for 3366 yards, completed 64.9% and averaged 6.94 yards per attempt, 23-8 touchdowns to interceptions. This season's 9-6 touchdown-to-interception line is 6 games in.

Jordan Love is the projected starting quarterback for GB

Through 6 games in 2026, Jordan Love threw for 1684 passing yards, completed 59.7% of his passes and averaged 7.45 yards per attempt. Last season over 15 games he threw for 3381 yards, completed 66.3% and averaged 7.7 yards per attempt, 23-6 touchdowns to interceptions. This season's 11-4 touchdown-to-interception line is 6 games in.

Jared Goff is the projected starting quarterback for DET

Through 5 games in 2026, Jared Goff threw for 1485 passing yards, completed 67% of his passes and averaged 7.78 yards per attempt. Last season over 17 games he threw for 4564 yards, completed 68% and averaged 7.9 yards per attempt, 34-8 touchdowns to interceptions. This season's 12-0 touchdown-to-interception line is 5 games in.

GB: 43.4% third downs allowed to DET's 50.7%

GB is at 43.4% third downs allowed over 6 games; DET is at 50.7% over 5 games. Those are what each defense has allowed in this season's games through Oct 20.

NE: 7.33 yards per pass attempt to CHI's 6.32

NE is at 7.33 yards per pass attempt over 6 games; CHI is at 6.32 over 6 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 20. Last season NE was at 7.99 over 17 games and CHI at 6.46 over 17 games.

KC: 254.2 team passing yards per game to SEA's 225

KC is at 254.2 team passing yards per game over 5 games; SEA is at 225 over 6 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 20. Last season KC was at 214.1 over 17 games and SEA at 228.1 over 17 games.

NYJ: 1.33 takeaways per game to MIA's 0.8

MIA is at 0.8 takeaways per game over 5 games; NYJ is at 1.33 over 6 games. Those are what each defense has allowed in this season's games through Oct 20.

SEA: 28% third downs allowed to KC's 35.7%

KC is at 35.7% third downs allowed over 5 games; SEA is at 28% over 6 games. Those are what each defense has allowed in this season's games through Oct 20.

BAL: 0.67 turnovers committed per game to CIN's 1.2

CIN is at 1.2 turnovers committed per game over 5 games; BAL is at 0.67 over 6 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 20. Last season CIN was at 1.41 over 17 games and BAL at 1.35 over 17 games.

CAR: 4.2 red-zone trips per game to TB's 3.17

TB is at 3.17 red-zone trips per game over 6 games; CAR is at 4.2 over 5 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 20. Last season TB was at 2.94 over 17 games and CAR at 2.65 over 17 games.

LV: 27 points per game to LAR's 22.5

LAR is at 22.5 points per game over 6 games; LV is at 27 over 6 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 20. Last season LAR was at 30.5 over 17 games and LV at 14.2 over 17 games.

NYG: 33:11 time of possession per game to HOU's 30:11

NYG is at 33:11 time of possession per game over 6 games; HOU is at 30:11 over 6 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 20. Last season NYG was at 30:58 over 17 games and HOU at 31:49 over 17 games.

LAR: 5.88 yards per play to LV's 5.33

The Rams average 5.88 yards a play to the Raiders' 5.33 over six games, but the trend lines run opposite: Los Angeles is down from 6.15 last season, Las Vegas is up from 4.35. Kirk Cousins had four plays of 20 yards or more last time out, including a 44-yard touchdown to Tre Tucker, while Matthew Stafford had just one, a 43-yarder to Puka Nacua. The Rams still carry the efficiency edge, and the Raiders' jump is the number more likely to slide back.

ATL: 149.5 rushing yards per game to SF's 128.2

SF is at 128.2 rushing yards per game over 6 games; ATL is at 149.5 over 6 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 20. Last season SF was at 106.9 over 17 games and ATL at 125.8 over 17 games.

NYJ: 185 passing yards allowed per game to MIA's 219.2

MIA is at 219.2 passing yards allowed per game over 5 games; NYJ is at 185 over 6 games. Those are what each defense has allowed in this season's games through Oct 20.

PIT: 204.3 passing yards allowed per game to NO's 239.7

PIT is at 204.3 passing yards allowed per game over 6 games; NO is at 239.7 over 6 games. Those are what each defense has allowed in this season's games through Oct 20.

NE: 5.28 yards per play allowed to CHI's 5.85

New England allows 5.28 yards per play over six games, and Chicago allows 5.85 over the same stretch. That's a meaningful gap in how easily offenses move on each defense, though the sheet doesn't show who either team has faced. Six games gives the number some weight. The Patriots' defense looks like the steadier side if you're sizing up how this game moves the ball.

Kobie Turner (DE) is on injured reserve for LAR

The Rams placed Turner (groin) on injured reserve Wednesday. Reported Oct 21.

NYJ: 50% red-zone scoring allowed to MIA's 63.6%

MIA is at 63.6% red-zone scoring allowed over 5 games; NYJ is at 50% over 6 games. Those are what each defense has allowed in this season's games through Oct 20.

SF: 50% red-zone scoring allowed to ATL's 64%

San Francisco allows touchdowns on 50% of red-zone trips, while Atlanta is at 64%, both across six games. Red-zone numbers come from few possessions and often move, so Atlanta's figure could improve, but right now offenses finish drives against them more easily. That matters for touchdown-scorer and total markets where drives ending in sevens versus threes changes the outcome.

CHA scored 116.0 points a game last season, BKN 105.9

CHA scored 116.0 points a game last season, BKN 105.9. 2025-26 regular season: BKN over 82 games, CHA over 82.

NOP scored 115.5 points a game last season, IND 112.4

NOP scored 115.5 points a game last season, IND 112.4. 2025-26 regular season: NOP over 82 games, IND over 82.

LAL scored 116.3 points a game last season, GSW 114.6

LAL scored 116.3 points a game last season, GSW 114.6. 2025-26 regular season: LAL over 82 games, GSW over 82.

Mack Hollins (WR) is on injured reserve for NE

The Patriots placed Hollins (calf) on injured reserve Saturday, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports. Reported Oct 10.

WAS scored 112.9 points a game last season, MIL 110.6

WAS scored 112.9 points a game last season, MIL 110.6. 2025-26 regular season: WAS over 82 games, MIL over 82.

NYG: 1.5 takeaways per game to HOU's 1

NYG is at 1.5 takeaways per game over 6 games; HOU is at 1 over 6 games. Those are what each defense has allowed in this season's games through Oct 20.

UTA scored 117.6 points a game last season, MEM 114.7

UTA scored 117.6 points a game last season, MEM 114.7. 2025-26 regular season: MEM over 82 games, UTA over 82.

ATL scored 118.5 points a game last season, ORL 115.7

ATL scored 118.5 points a game last season, ORL 115.7. 2025-26 regular season: ORL over 82 games, ATL over 82.

CHI scored 116.3 points a game last season, TOR 114.6

CHI scored 116.3 points a game last season, TOR 114.6. 2025-26 regular season: TOR over 82 games, CHI over 82.

HOU scored 115.2 points a game last season, DAL 114.1

HOU scored 115.2 points a game last season, DAL 114.1. 2025-26 regular season: HOU over 82 games, DAL over 82.

POR scored 115.5 points a game last season, PHX 112.6

POR scored 115.5 points a game last season, PHX 112.6. 2025-26 regular season: POR over 82 games, PHX over 82.

LAC scored 113.8 points a game last season, SAC 111.0

LAC scored 113.8 points a game last season, SAC 111.0. 2025-26 regular season: LAC over 82 games, SAC over 82.

Tyquan Thornton (WR) is on injured reserve for KC

The Chiefs placed Thornton (ankle) on injured reserve Tuesday. Reported Oct 13.

MIA scored 120.9 points a game last season, MIN 118.0

MIA scored 120.9 points a game last season, MIN 118.0. 2025-26 regular season: MIA over 82 games, MIN over 82.

DAL: 3.67 red-zone trips per game to PHI's 2.67

DAL is at 3.67 red-zone trips per game over 6 games; PHI is at 2.67 over 6 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 20. Last season DAL was at 3.82 over 17 games and PHI at 2.59 over 17 games.

NYJ: 30:37 time of possession per game to MIA's 27:46

MIA is at 27:46 time of possession per game over 5 games; NYJ is at 30:37 over 6 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 20. Last season MIA was at 28:57 over 17 games and NYJ at 28:15 over 17 games.

KC: 0.6 interceptions thrown per game to SEA's 1.17

KC is at 0.6 interceptions thrown per game over 5 games; SEA is at 1.17 over 6 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 20. Last season KC was at 0.71 over 17 games and SEA at 0.88 over 17 games.

ARI: 0 fumbles lost per game to DEN's 0.5

DEN is at 0.5 fumbles lost per game over 6 games; ARI is at 0 over 6 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 20. Last season DEN was at 0.35 over 17 games and ARI at 0.59 over 17 games.

CAR: 14.2 sack yards lost per game to TB's 21.2

TB is at 21.2 sack yards lost per game over 6 games; CAR is at 14.2 over 5 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 20. Last season TB was at 15.9 over 17 games and CAR at 16 over 17 games.

HOU: 0.33 fumbles lost per game to NYG's 0.83

NYG is at 0.83 fumbles lost per game over 6 games; HOU is at 0.33 over 6 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 20. Last season NYG was at 0.41 over 17 games and HOU at 0.18 over 17 games.

Dayo Odeyingbo (DE) is on injured reserve for CHI

The Bears placed Odeyingbo (quadriceps) on injured reserve Saturday. Reported Oct 17.

Montez Sweat (DE) is reserve-sus for CHI

The NFL announced Tuesday that Sweat has been suspended two games without pay for violating the league's performance-enhancing substances policy, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports. Reported Oct 13.

Michael Pittman Jr. (WR) is on injured reserve for PIT

The Steelers placed Pittman (foot) on injured reserve Saturday. Reported Oct 10.

Raheim Sanders (RB) is on injured reserve for CLE

The Browns placed Sanders (hip) on injured reserve Tuesday. Reported Oct 13.

Braxton Berrios (WR) is on injured reserve for NYG

Berrios (foot) underwent successful surgery Friday to repair a Lisfranc injury, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports. Reported Oct 14.

Pat Bryant (WR) is on injured reserve for DEN

Bryant (ankle) was placed on the Broncos' injured reserve Friday. Reported Oct 9.

Chris Brooks (RB) is on injured reserve for GB

The Packers placed Brooks (ankle) on injured reserve Saturday. Reported Oct 10.

Cade Mays (C) is ir-r for DET

Mays (wrist) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cardinals. Reported Oct 10.

Myles Garrett (DE) is on injured reserve for LAR

Rams head coach Sean McVay said Monday that Garrett (knee) won't have his 21-day practice window opened this week, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports. Reported Oct 19.

BAL: 39.5% third downs allowed to CIN's 46%

CIN is at 46% third downs allowed over 5 games; BAL is at 39.5% over 6 games. Those are what each defense has allowed in this season's games through Oct 20.

NYG: 104.8 rushing yards per game to HOU's 84.8

NYG is at 104.8 rushing yards per game over 6 games; HOU is at 84.8 over 6 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 20. Last season NYG was at 129.1 over 17 games and HOU at 108.9 over 17 games.

BAL: 100.5 rushing yards allowed per game to CIN's 123

CIN is at 123 rushing yards allowed per game over 5 games; BAL is at 100.5 over 6 games. Those are what each defense has allowed in this season's games through Oct 20.

LAL won last season's series 3-1

The Lakers took three of four last season, by 10 a game. Golden State now comes in without Porzingis, Butler and Moody, which tilts the matchup further. Four games is a real but small sample, so weigh the injuries more than the old margin.

LAC won last season's series 3-1

The Clippers won three of four last season, by 16 a game. Tonight they are missing Beal, Ingram, Strus and two depth players, which is a very different team from the one that won those games. The old margin likely overstates their edge.

LAR: 288.7 team passing yards per game to LV's 263.5

LAR is at 288.7 team passing yards per game over 6 games; LV is at 263.5 over 6 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 20. Last season LAR was at 268.1 over 17 games and LV at 167.7 over 17 games.

NE: 5.8 yards per play to CHI's 5.27

New England is gaining 5.8 yards a play over six games to Chicago's 5.27, with both down from last season at 6.23 and 5.71. Drake Maye hit Romeo Doubs for a 42-yard touchdown and ran for 21 in the last game, while Caleb Williams worked shorter gains to Luther Burden III and Rome Odunze. The Patriots look like the offense more likely to produce the big play here. Both teams sit below last year's efficiency, so a modest bounce is possible for either.

DET: 5.94 yards per play to GB's 5.4

Detroit is at 5.94 yards a play over five games, almost exactly its 5.97 last season, so this is who the Lions are. Green Bay at 5.4 over six games is a bit below its 5.61. Jared Goff threw two long touchdowns to Jameson Williams and Sam LaPorta last time out, plus a 36-yarder to Amon-Ra St. Brown. The Lions' efficiency looks stable, and that steady edge is the main thing separating these offenses in this matchup.

LAR: 23 points allowed per game to LV's 27

LAR is at 23 points allowed per game over 6 games; LV is at 27 over 6 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 20. Last season LAR was at 20.4 over 17 games and LV at 25.4 over 17 games.

HOU: 62.5% red-zone scoring allowed to NYG's 75%

NYG is at 75% red-zone scoring allowed over 6 games; HOU is at 62.5% over 6 games. Those are what each defense has allowed in this season's games through Oct 20.

MIN won last season's series 2-0

Minnesota won both meetings last season by 19 a game. Two games is a thin sample, and Miami now has Giannis while Minnesota is without DiVincenzo. Last season's margin says little about this version of the matchup.

NE: 1.83 sacks taken per game to CHI's 2.5

NE is at 1.83 sacks taken per game over 6 games; CHI is at 2.5 over 6 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 20. Last season NE was at 3 over 17 games and CHI at 1.85 over 17 games.

DEN: 0.5 interceptions thrown per game to ARI's 1

DEN is at 0.5 interceptions thrown per game over 6 games; ARI is at 1 over 6 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 20. Last season DEN was at 0.65 over 17 games and ARI at 0.65 over 17 games.

DEN: 3 sacks recorded per game to ARI's 2.33

Denver averages 3 sacks a game over six games, while Arizona gets 2.33. Sack totals depend heavily on the offensive lines and quarterbacks a defense has faced, and the sheet doesn't list those. Denver's rush has been more productive so far. In this game, that points to Arizona's quarterback seeing more pressure, which can stall drives and help sack props.

WAS won last season's series 3-1

Washington won three of four last season, but by only 0.3 a game, so these were coin flips that broke one way. Both teams have new stars, Herro in Milwaukee and Davis in Washington. The record overstates how one-sided this series was.

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PHX allowed 111.1 points a game last season, POR 115.8

PHX allowed 111.1 points a game last season, POR 115.8. 2025-26 regular season: POR over 82 games, PHX over 82.

TOR allowed 111.8 points a game last season, CHI 121.5

TOR allowed 111.8 points a game last season, CHI 121.5. 2025-26 regular season: TOR over 82 games, CHI over 82.

NOP allowed 120.0 points a game last season, IND 120.4

NOP allowed 120.0 points a game last season, IND 120.4. 2025-26 regular season: NOP over 82 games, IND over 82.

MIN allowed 114.6 points a game last season, MIA 118.5

MIN allowed 114.6 points a game last season, MIA 118.5. 2025-26 regular season: MIA over 82 games, MIN over 82.

LAL allowed 114.6 points a game last season, GSW 115.2

LAL allowed 114.6 points a game last season, GSW 115.2. 2025-26 regular season: LAL over 82 games, GSW over 82.

ORL allowed 115.1 points a game last season, ATL 116.0

ORL allowed 115.1 points a game last season, ATL 116.0. 2025-26 regular season: ORL over 82 games, ATL over 82.

MIL allowed 116.8 points a game last season, WAS 124.9

MIL allowed 116.8 points a game last season, WAS 124.9. 2025-26 regular season: WAS over 82 games, MIL over 82.

CHA allowed 111.2 points a game last season, BKN 115.9

CHA allowed 111.2 points a game last season, BKN 115.9. 2025-26 regular season: BKN over 82 games, CHA over 82.

MEM allowed 120.7 points a game last season, UTA 126.0

MEM allowed 120.7 points a game last season, UTA 126.0. 2025-26 regular season: MEM over 82 games, UTA over 82.

HOU allowed 110.0 points a game last season, DAL 119.6

HOU allowed 110.0 points a game last season, DAL 119.6. 2025-26 regular season: HOU over 82 games, DAL over 82.

LAC allowed 112.6 points a game last season, SAC 121.0

LAC allowed 112.6 points a game last season, SAC 121.0. 2025-26 regular season: LAC over 82 games, SAC over 82.

BAL: 5.98 yards per play to CIN's 5.5

Baltimore gains about half a yard more per snap than Cincinnati, and its 5.98 this season is right where it sat last year at 5.92, so that number looks real. Cincinnati is the mover, up to 5.5 over 5 games from 5.23 last season, and its last game ran through one big shot, a 45-yard Burrow to Chase touchdown. Baltimore found two 20-plus gains with Tyler Huntley at quarterback, hitting Zay Flowers for 31. In this game, ask whether Cincinnati's offense can keep up when its gains come in chunks and Baltimore's come steadily.

Jordyn Tyson (WR) is on injured reserve for NO

NO lists Jordyn Tyson as on injured reserve on the injury report. Reported Oct 21.

Jake Hummel (LB) is on injured reserve for HOU

Hummel isn't expected to resume practicing this week while he continues to recover from groin surgery, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. Reported Oct 21.

Jordon Riley (DT) is pup-r for GB

Riley (Achilles) had his 21-day practice window opened by the Packers on Wednesday, Mike Spofford of the team's official site reports. Reported Oct 15.

Javon Hargrave (DT) is on injured reserve for GB

The Packers placed Hargrave (Achilles) on injured reserve Saturday. Reported Oct 18.

Jonathan Ford (DT) is on injured reserve for GB

The Packers placed Ford (calf) on injured reserve Saturday. Reported Oct 18.

Devin White (LB) is on injured reserve for DET

The Lions placed White (forearm) on injured reserve Friday. Reported Oct 17.

Poona Ford (DT) is on injured reserve for LAR

The Rams placed Ford (triceps) on injured reserve Tuesday. Reported Oct 20.

CLE: 17.7 points per game to TEN's 14

CLE is at 17.7 points per game over 6 games; TEN is at 14 over 6 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 20. Last season CLE was at 16.4 over 17 games and TEN at 16.7 over 17 games.

CLE: 59 offensive plays per game to TEN's 53

CLE is at 59 offensive plays per game over 6 games; TEN is at 53 over 6 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 20. Last season CLE was at 60.6 over 17 games and TEN at 59.1 over 17 games.

KC: 16.6 points allowed per game to SEA's 20.3

KC is at 16.6 points allowed per game over 5 games; SEA is at 20.3 over 6 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 20. Last season KC was at 19.3 over 17 games and SEA at 17.2 over 17 games.

PHI: 22.8 points allowed per game to DAL's 26.5

DAL is at 26.5 points allowed per game over 6 games; PHI is at 22.8 over 6 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 20. Last season DAL was at 30.1 over 17 games and PHI at 19.1 over 17 games.

GB: 11.3 sack yards lost per game to DET's 17.4

GB is at 11.3 sack yards lost per game over 6 games; DET is at 17.4 over 5 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 20. Last season GB was at 16.3 over 17 games and DET at 20.3 over 17 games.

Alvin Kamara

Back · Limited practice

Rico Dowdle

Knee · Limited practice

Kaden Elliss

Calf · Limited practice

Anfernee Jennings

Knee · Limited practice

CJ Donaldson

Shoulder · Limited practice

Alex Highsmith

Groin · Limited practice

Za'Darius Smith

Neck · Limited practice

Beaux Collins

Hip · Limited practice

Brian Robinson Jr.

Hamstring · Limited practice

Ashtyn Davis

Hamstring · Limited practice

Avieon Terrell

Hamstring · Limited practice

Samson Ebukam

Hamstring · Limited practice

Michael Jerrell

Biceps · Limited practice

A.J. Terrell Jr.

Groin · Limited practice

C.J. Henderson

Groin · Limited practice

Olamide Zaccheaus

Shoulder · Limited practice

Jaden Dugger

Knee · Limited practice

Kevin Winston Jr.

Quadriceps · Limited practice

Calvin Ridley

Hip · Limited practice

Tytus Howard

Knee · Limited practice

Dylan Sampson

Knee · Limited practice

Denzel Boston

Foot · Limited practice

Quinshon Judkins

Ankle · Limited practice

Derek Barnett

Ankle · Limited practice

Tony Adams

Ankle · Limited practice

KC Concepcion

Calf · Limited practice

Maliek Collins

Foot · Limited practice

Mason Graham

Knee - MCL · Limited practice

Jalen Travis

Foot · Limited practice

Brian O'Neill

Knee · Limited practice

Austin Ajiake

Concussion · Limited practice

Jaylon Carlies

Ribs · Limited practice

Ashton Dulin

Hamstring · Limited practice

Jonathan Taylor

Limited practice

Justin Jefferson

Ankle · Limited practice

James Pierre

Foot · Limited practice

Caleb Douglas

Ankle · Limited practice

Will Kacmarek

Hamstring · Limited practice

Dylan Parham

Knee · Limited practice

T'Vondre Sweat

Elbow · Limited practice

Tucker Addington

Shoulder · Limited practice

Will McDonald IV

Toe · Limited practice

Kyle Louis

Knee · Limited practice

Robert Beal Jr.

Hamstring · Limited practice

Adonai Mitchell

Finger · Limited practice

Jaylen Wright

Foot · Limited practice

Calijah Kancey

Illness · Limited practice

Vita Vea

Limited practice

Antoine Winfield Jr.

Ribs · Limited practice

Lamar Jackson

Ankle · Limited practice

T.J. Tampa

Toe · Limited practice

Ronnie Stanley

Limited practice

Matt Hibner

Hand · Limited practice

Jaylinn Hawkins

Knee · Limited practice

Andrew Vorhees

Knee · Limited practice

John Simpson

Groin · Limited practice

Broderick Washington Jr.

Foot · Limited practice

Rashod Bateman

Shoulder · Limited practice

Olaivavega Ioane

Ankle · Limited practice

Kyle Dugger

Quadriceps · Limited practice

Charlie Jones

Achilles · Limited practice

Henry To'oTo'o

Shoulder · Limited practice

Will Anderson Jr.

Limited practice

Paulson Adebo

Knee · Limited practice

Tyler Nubin

Neck · Limited practice

Jordan Stout

Knee · Limited practice

Colton Hood

Concussion · Limited practice

Nico Collins

Limited practice

Theo Johnson

Neck · Limited practice

Jadeveon Clowney

Knee · Limited practice

Kayvon Thibodeaux

Illness · Limited practice

Logan Hall

Knee · Limited practice

Pat Surtain II

Ankle · Limited practice

Wydett Williams Jr.

Concussion · Limited practice

Jaylen Waddle

Chest · Limited practice

Zach Allen

Limited practice

Carson Beck

Back · Limited practice

Max Melton

Knee · Limited practice

Aaron Banks

Toe · Limited practice

Jordon Riley

Achilles · Limited practice

Savion Williams

Ankle · Limited practice

Anthony Campbell

Ankle · Limited practice

Brandon Cisse

Shoulder · Limited practice

Matthew Golden

Shoulder · Limited practice

Benjamin St-Juste

Hamstring · Limited practice

Jordan Love

Back · Limited practice

Christian Watson

Ankle · Limited practice

Rock Ya-Sin

Hamstring · Limited practice

Folorunso Fatukasi

Shoulder · Limited practice

Kolton Miller

Shoulder · Limited practice

Brock Bowers

Hamstring · Limited practice

Mike Washington Jr.

Foot · Limited practice

Quay Walker

Chest · Limited practice

Drew Lock

Elbow · Limited practice

Cooper McDonald

Knee · Limited practice

Tyrice Knight

Oblique · Limited practice

Beau Stephens

Knee · Limited practice

Anthony Bradford

Knee · Limited practice

Travis Kelce

Ankle · Limited practice

L'Jarius Sneed

Knee · Limited practice

PIT: 50% red-zone scoring allowed to NO's 61.5%

PIT is at 50% red-zone scoring allowed over 6 games; NO is at 61.5% over 6 games. Those are what each defense has allowed in this season's games through Oct 20.

PHI: 54.2% red-zone scoring allowed to DAL's 66.7%

DAL is at 66.7% red-zone scoring allowed over 6 games; PHI is at 54.2% over 6 games. Those are what each defense has allowed in this season's games through Oct 20.

ARI: 3.83 red-zone trips per game to DEN's 3

DEN is at 3 red-zone trips per game over 6 games; ARI is at 3.83 over 6 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 20. Last season DEN was at 3.35 over 17 games and ARI at 3.59 over 17 games.

MIA: 41.3% third-down conversion rate to NYJ's 35.1%

MIA is at 41.3% third-down conversion rate over 5 games; NYJ is at 35.1% over 6 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 20. Last season MIA was at 34.9% over 17 games and NYJ at 34.9% over 17 games.

CAR: 68.4 offensive plays per game to TB's 62.8

TB is at 62.8 offensive plays per game over 6 games; CAR is at 68.4 over 5 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 20. Last season TB was at 62.8 over 17 games and CAR at 59.5 over 17 games.

DET: 66.4 offensive plays per game to GB's 60.7

GB is at 60.7 offensive plays per game over 6 games; DET is at 66.4 over 5 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 20. Last season GB was at 59.4 over 17 games and DET at 62.5 over 17 games.

KC: 28 points per game to SEA's 24.7

KC is at 28 points per game over 5 games; SEA is at 24.7 over 6 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 20. Last season KC was at 21.3 over 17 games and SEA at 28.4 over 17 games.

IND: 15.2 sack yards lost per game to MIN's 20.6

IND is at 15.2 sack yards lost per game over 6 games; MIN is at 20.6 over 5 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 20. Last season IND was at 15.1 over 17 games and MIN at 24.9 over 17 games.

DET: 30:14 time of possession per game to GB's 28:03

GB is at 28:03 time of possession per game over 6 games; DET is at 30:14 over 5 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 20. Last season GB was at 29:48 over 17 games and DET at 30:33 over 17 games.

IND: 66.7 offensive plays per game to MIN's 61.4

IND is at 66.7 offensive plays per game over 6 games; MIN is at 61.4 over 5 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 20. Last season IND was at 59.9 over 17 games and MIN at 56.1 over 17 games.

DAL: 77.3% red-zone scoring rate to PHI's 68.8%

DAL is at 77.3% red-zone scoring rate over 6 games; PHI is at 68.8% over 6 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 20. Last season DAL was at 56.9% over 17 games and PHI at 70.5% over 17 games.

MIA: 46.2% red-zone scoring rate to NYJ's 37.5%

MIA is at 46.2% red-zone scoring rate over 5 games; NYJ is at 37.5% over 6 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 20. Last season MIA was at 56.3% over 17 games and NYJ at 44.7% over 17 games.

IND: 3.17 red-zone trips per game to MIN's 2.4

IND is at 3.17 red-zone trips per game over 6 games; MIN is at 2.4 over 5 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 20. Last season IND was at 3.88 over 17 games and MIN at 3 over 17 games.

BAL: 0.17 interceptions thrown per game to CIN's 0.6

CIN is at 0.6 interceptions thrown per game over 5 games; BAL is at 0.17 over 6 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 20. Last season CIN was at 1 over 17 games and BAL at 0.65 over 17 games.

KC: 1.8 fourth-down attempts per game to SEA's 1.17

KC is at 1.8 fourth-down attempts per game over 5 games; SEA is at 1.17 over 6 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 20. Last season KC was at 1.88 over 17 games and SEA at 0.71 over 17 games.

ARI: 120.8 rushing yards allowed per game to DEN's 139.8

DEN is at 139.8 rushing yards allowed per game over 6 games; ARI is at 120.8 over 6 games. Those are what each defense has allowed in this season's games through Oct 20.

ATL made 14.6 threes a game last season, ORL 11.7

ATL made 14.6 threes a game last season, ORL 11.7. 2025-26 regular season: ORL over 82 games, ATL over 82.

CHI: 2.83 sacks recorded per game to NE's 2.33

NE is at 2.33 sacks recorded per game over 6 games; CHI is at 2.83 over 6 games. Those are what each defense has allowed in this season's games through Oct 20.

IND: 2.5 sacks taken per game to MIN's 3

IND is at 2.5 sacks taken per game over 6 games; MIN is at 3 over 5 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 20. Last season IND was at 2.07 over 17 games and MIN at 4 over 17 games.

CLE: 3.17 sacks recorded per game to TEN's 2.67

Cleveland records 3.17 sacks a game over six games, with Tennessee at 2.67. The gap is half a sack a game, small enough that opponent pass protection could explain much of it, and the sheet doesn't say who either team has faced. Both fronts are getting home regularly. Bettors can expect pressure on both quarterbacks, with a slight edge to Cleveland's rush.

GSW made 15.7 threes a game last season, LAL 11.8

GSW made 15.7 threes a game last season, LAL 11.8. 2025-26 regular season: LAL over 82 games, GSW over 82.

CHA made 16.4 threes a game last season, BKN 13.1

CHA made 16.4 threes a game last season, BKN 13.1. 2025-26 regular season: BKN over 82 games, CHA over 82.

CHI made 14.3 threes a game last season, TOR 11.4

CHI made 14.3 threes a game last season, TOR 11.4. 2025-26 regular season: TOR over 82 games, CHI over 82.

MEM made 13.9 threes a game last season, UTA 12.6

MEM made 13.9 threes a game last season, UTA 12.6. 2025-26 regular season: MEM over 82 games, UTA over 82.

IND made 13.4 threes a game last season, NOP 11.1

IND made 13.4 threes a game last season, NOP 11.1. 2025-26 regular season: NOP over 82 games, IND over 82.

HOU made 11.5 threes a game last season, DAL 11.0

HOU made 11.5 threes a game last season, DAL 11.0. 2025-26 regular season: HOU over 82 games, DAL over 82.

PHX made 14.8 threes a game last season, POR 14.5

PHX made 14.8 threes a game last season, POR 14.5. 2025-26 regular season: POR over 82 games, PHX over 82.

LAC made 12.4 threes a game last season, SAC 10.3

LAC made 12.4 threes a game last season, SAC 10.3. 2025-26 regular season: LAC over 82 games, SAC over 82.

PIT: 5.1 yards per play to NO's 4.68

Pittsburgh is out-gaining New Orleans by a bit under half a yard per play, though both teams are below where they were last season. The bigger drop is New Orleans, at 4.68 over 6 games after 5.05 last year, while Pittsburgh has slipped only slightly, to 5.1 from 5.22. Pittsburgh had no 20-yard play in its last game, so it is moving the ball in short gains. New Orleans got its explosives from Tyler Shough, a 31-yard touchdown pass to Alvin Kamara and a 25-yard run. That sets up a slow grind against a team that needs a couple of big plays to get going.

IND: 37.5 penalty yards per game to MIN's 50

IND is at 37.5 penalty yards per game over 6 games; MIN is at 50 over 5 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 20. Last season IND was at 51.2 over 17 games and MIN at 52.1 over 17 games.

CLE: 173.5 team passing yards per game to TEN's 153.5

CLE is at 173.5 team passing yards per game over 6 games; TEN is at 153.5 over 6 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 20. Last season CLE was at 165.2 over 17 games and TEN at 166.1 over 17 games.

Ben Bartch (G) is on injured reserve for DET

The Lions placed Bartch (foot) on injured reserve Friday. Reported Oct 17.

Blake Grupe (PK) is on injured reserve for LAR

Rams head coach Sean McVay announced Monday that Grupe will miss the remainder of the season after sustaining a torn ACL in Sunday's 18-16 loss to the Cardinals, Greg Beacham of the Associated Press reports. Reported Oct 19.

DET: 4.4 red-zone trips per game to GB's 3.67

GB is at 3.67 red-zone trips per game over 6 games; DET is at 4.4 over 5 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 20. Last season GB was at 3.47 over 17 games and DET at 3.76 over 17 games.

MIL made 15.1 threes a game last season, WAS 13.0

MIL made 15.1 threes a game last season, WAS 13.0. 2025-26 regular season: WAS over 82 games, MIL over 82.

MIN made 13.8 threes a game last season, MIA 13.7

MIN made 13.8 threes a game last season, MIA 13.7. 2025-26 regular season: MIA over 82 games, MIN over 82.

CIN (3-2) at BAL (4-2), a division game

These division rivals are close on paper: Baltimore is 4-2 and +24, Cincinnati is 3-2 and +19. Cincinnati is 2-1 on the road, while Baltimore is only 1-1 at home and lost its last game. The home edge looks thin from the splits, so this division game sets up tighter than the standings suggest.

CHA won last season's series 2-1

Charlotte won two of three last season, by 12.3 a game. Three games is a small sample, and the Hornets are missing four players tonight, including Knueppel and Coby White, so last season's margin is a weak guide.

ATL played at 102.5 possessions a game last season, ORL 100.6

ATL played at 102.5 possessions a game last season, ORL 100.6. 2025-26 regular season: ORL over 82 games, ATL over 82.

GSW played at 100.1 possessions a game last season, LAL 99.2

GSW played at 100.1 possessions a game last season, LAL 99.2. 2025-26 regular season: LAL over 82 games, GSW over 82.

IND played at 101.8 possessions a game last season, NOP 101.4

IND played at 101.8 possessions a game last season, NOP 101.4. 2025-26 regular season: NOP over 82 games, IND over 82.

SAC played at 100.1 possessions a game last season, LAC 97.3

SAC played at 100.1 possessions a game last season, LAC 97.3. 2025-26 regular season: LAC over 82 games, SAC over 82.

SF is on a short week

SF comes in on a short week (2 days since its last game); ATL on a short week (3 days since its last game).

MIA played at 104.2 possessions a game last season, MIN 101.5

MIA played at 104.2 possessions a game last season, MIN 101.5. 2025-26 regular season: MIA over 82 games, MIN over 82.

CHI played at 103.2 possessions a game last season, TOR 99.2

CHI played at 103.2 possessions a game last season, TOR 99.2. 2025-26 regular season: TOR over 82 games, CHI over 82.

DAL played at 102.6 possessions a game last season, HOU 97.0

DAL played at 102.6 possessions a game last season, HOU 97.0. 2025-26 regular season: HOU over 82 games, DAL over 82.

POR played at 101.6 possessions a game last season, PHX 98.1

POR played at 101.6 possessions a game last season, PHX 98.1. 2025-26 regular season: POR over 82 games, PHX over 82.

Arden Key (DE) is on injured reserve for IND

The Colts placed Key (hamstring) on injured reserve Saturday. Reported Oct 10.

Chauncey Golston (DE) is on injured reserve for NYG

The Giants placed Golston (neck) on injured reserve Saturday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports. Reported Oct 11.

Julian Neal (CB) is on injured reserve for SEA

The Seahawks placed Neal (hamstring) on injured reserve Saturday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports. Reported Oct 11.

UTA played at 103.5 possessions a game last season, MEM 101.7

UTA played at 103.5 possessions a game last season, MEM 101.7. 2025-26 regular season: MEM over 82 games, UTA over 82.

WAS played at 102.5 possessions a game last season, MIL 98.3

WAS played at 102.5 possessions a game last season, MIL 98.3. 2025-26 regular season: WAS over 82 games, MIL over 82.

BKN played at 97.6 possessions a game last season, CHA 97.6

BKN played at 97.6 possessions a game last season, CHA 97.6. 2025-26 regular season: BKN over 82 games, CHA over 82.

CHI grabbed 45.0 rebounds a game last season, TOR 42.1

CHI grabbed 45.0 rebounds a game last season, TOR 42.1. 2025-26 regular season: TOR over 82 games, CHI over 82.

HOU grabbed 48.1 rebounds a game last season, DAL 44.7

HOU grabbed 48.1 rebounds a game last season, DAL 44.7. 2025-26 regular season: HOU over 82 games, DAL over 82.

POR grabbed 46.0 rebounds a game last season, PHX 43.1

POR grabbed 46.0 rebounds a game last season, PHX 43.1. 2025-26 regular season: POR over 82 games, PHX over 82.

SAC grabbed 42.3 rebounds a game last season, LAC 40.6

SAC grabbed 42.3 rebounds a game last season, LAC 40.6. 2025-26 regular season: LAC over 82 games, SAC over 82.

WAS grabbed 41.9 rebounds a game last season, MIL 40.7

WAS grabbed 41.9 rebounds a game last season, MIL 40.7. 2025-26 regular season: WAS over 82 games, MIL over 82.

NOP grabbed 43.9 rebounds a game last season, IND 41.9

NOP grabbed 43.9 rebounds a game last season, IND 41.9. 2025-26 regular season: NOP over 82 games, IND over 82.

Nick Martin (LB) is on injured reserve for SF

Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that Martin's (hamstring) status will be evaluated "in these next couple of days," Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports. Reported Oct 13.

Yasir Abdullah (LB) is on injured reserve for ATL

The Falcons placed Abdullah (hamstring) on injured reserve Saturday, Tori McElhaney of the team's official site reports. Reported Oct 11.

Cam Jackson (DT) is on injured reserve for CAR

The Panthers placed Jackson (shoulder) on injured reserve Tuesday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports. Reported Oct 14.

Swayze Bozeman (LB) is on injured reserve for CIN

The Bengals placed Bozeman on injured reserve Monday due to a fractured forearm, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports. Reported Oct 12.

MIA grabbed 46.3 rebounds a game last season, MIN 44.1

MIA grabbed 46.3 rebounds a game last season, MIN 44.1. 2025-26 regular season: MIA over 82 games, MIN over 82.

GSW grabbed 42.3 rebounds a game last season, LAL 41.0

GSW grabbed 42.3 rebounds a game last season, LAL 41.0. 2025-26 regular season: LAL over 82 games, GSW over 82.

ATL grabbed 43.5 rebounds a game last season, ORL 43.4

ATL grabbed 43.5 rebounds a game last season, ORL 43.4. 2025-26 regular season: ORL over 82 games, ATL over 82.

CHA grabbed 46.1 rebounds a game last season, BKN 39.3

CHA grabbed 46.1 rebounds a game last season, BKN 39.3. 2025-26 regular season: BKN over 82 games, CHA over 82.

UTA grabbed 43.8 rebounds a game last season, MEM 42.1

UTA grabbed 43.8 rebounds a game last season, MEM 42.1. 2025-26 regular season: MEM over 82 games, UTA over 82.

Isaiah Stewart is Day-To-Day for MEM

Stewart is day-to-day with an ankle injury from Oct 5 and looks likely to miss the opener. That thins Memphis' frontcourt against Utah.

Collin Sexton is Day-To-Day for LAL

Sexton is day-to-day after a right soleus strain kept him out of the preseason, though he got through the last two practices. His status affects the Lakers' guard rotation behind Doncic.

Zach Collins is Day-To-Day for CHI

Collins is day-to-day after missing the preseason, though he has practiced the past couple of days. With Claxton out, his status decides how thin Chicago is at center tonight.

Nate Ament is Day-To-Day for MIL

Ament is day-to-day but expected to make his league debut tonight, though not in line for a big role. A rookie with limited minutes is a thin prop target.

Anthony Johnson Jr. (S) is on injured reserve for CHI

CHI lists Anthony Johnson Jr. as on injured reserve on the injury report. Reported Oct 22.

Isaiah Adams (G) is on injured reserve for ARI

The Cardinals placed Adams (ankle) on injured reserve Saturday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports. Reported Oct 11.

NE (4-2) at CHI (4-2)

Both teams are 4-2 with similar positive margins. New England has won three straight but is 1-2 on the road, while Chicago is 2-1 at home. The momentum is with New England and the venue split favors Chicago. With records and margins this close, the road and home splits are the clearest separator here.

Reggie Gilliam (FB) is on injured reserve for NE

The Patriots placed Gilliam (ankle/knee) on injured reserve Saturday, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports. Reported Oct 11.

DAL and PHI are even since 2025

These two split last season, and both games were close. Philadelphia won 24-20 at home in Week 1, and Dallas won 24-21 at home in November. The home team won each time by four points or less. With Philadelphia hosting, the recent pattern points to a tight game where the spread matters more than picking a winner.

NE is on a short week

New England and Chicago both play on 3 days of rest, so neither side gets a calendar edge. Both teams lose most of a practice week and lean on basic game plans. Any separation comes from home field and which roster is healthier.

PIT is on a short week

Pittsburgh and New Orleans both come in on 3 days of rest, so the schedule is a wash. Each side gets a compressed week with little install time. Home field and injury reports matter more than rest here.

CLE is on a short week

Cleveland and Tennessee both play on 3 days of rest, so neither team has a calendar advantage. Short weeks tend to mean simpler plans and tired legs on both sides. Look to health and home field for any edge.

TB is on a short week

Tampa Bay and Carolina each have 3 days since their last game, so the rest is even. Both staffs get a short window to prepare and recover. The schedule does not tilt this one either way.

NYG is on a short week

The Giants and Houston are both on 3 days of rest, so the calendar cancels out. Each team runs a stripped-down week of prep. Home field and roster health decide more than rest in this spot.

LAR is on a short week

The Rams and Las Vegas both play on 3 days of rest, so there is no rest edge. Both sides get little practice time and lean on simple plans. Any advantage comes from home field and who is healthier.

DAL is on a short week

Dallas and Philadelphia both come in on 3 days of rest, so the calendar is even. In a division game on a short week, familiarity helps both staffs cover for the lost prep time. Rest is not the angle here.

GB lead the series with DET since 2025

GB has taken 2 of the last 2. Nov 27, 2025: GB 31 at DET 24. Sep 7, 2025: DET 13 at GB 27.

CIN and BAL are even since 2025

The 1-1 split hides two blowouts going in opposite directions. Cincinnati won 32-14 in Baltimore on Nov 27, then Baltimore shut them out 24-0 in Cincinnati on Dec 14. Two games this far apart in result show how fast this matchup can swing. With the game in Baltimore, a bettor should be careful about reading too much into either score.

TB and CAR are even since 2025

This series has been a coin flip with two tight finishes. Carolina won 23-20 at home in December, and Tampa Bay answered 16-14 at home two weeks later. Both games were low scoring and decided by a field goal or less, and the home team won each time. With Carolina hosting again, expect another close game, where late possessions and kicking can decide it.

MIA lead the series with NYJ since 2025

Miami won both meetings last season, and neither was close in the end. They beat the Jets 27-21 at home in September, then went to New York in December and won 34-10. Two games is a small sample, but the second one was lopsided on the Jets' own field. For this trip back to New York, the December result is the more recent look at how this matchup went.

NYG (3-2-1) at HOU (2-4)

The Giants are 3-2-1 but have been outscored by 4 points and are winless in two road games, so the record flatters them a bit. Houston is 2-4 with a slightly positive margin and two straight wins, but 0-3 at home. Both teams have splits that work against them in this spot, which makes the season records a weak guide.

Marcus Bryant

Ankle · Full practice

Keyshaun Elliott

Full practice

Drake Maye

Full practice

Will Campbell

Full practice

Andy Borregales

Full practice

Joshua Farmer

Full practice

TreVeyon Henderson

Full practice

DeShon Elliott

Knee · Full practice

Nathan Shepherd

Full practice

Kool-Aid McKinstry

Full practice

Tyler Shough

Full practice

Kendal Daniels

Full practice

Christian Kirk

Calf · Full practice

Romello Height

Full practice

Dorian Mausi

Undisclosed · Full practice

Justin Jefferson

Full practice

Dre'Mont Jones

Full practice

UTA and MEM split last season 2-2

Utah and Memphis split four games last season, so the series offers no edge. Memphis may be without Stewart, and Markkanen's line sits well below his average from last season. Tonight's roster news matters more than the history.

A.J. Brown

Full practice

Jonah Jackson

Full practice

Trey Smith

Full practice

Zach Charbonnet

Knee - ACL · Full practice

Cyrus Allen

Full practice

Chamarri Conner

Full practice

Patrick Mahomes

Full practice

Dillon Gabriel

Back · Full practice

T.J. Hockenson

Concussion · Full practice

Jordan Mason

Thumb · Full practice

Christian Darrisaw

Concussion · Full practice

Jordan Addison

Full practice

Season opener for both teams

Both teams open tonight, so rest is even. The Clippers' injury list outweighs anything on the schedule.

Season opener for both teams

Both teams open tonight, so rest is even. No schedule edge either way.

Season opener for both teams

Both teams open tonight, so rest is even. Dallas' missing bigs are the bigger factor.

Season opener for both teams

Both teams open tonight, so rest is even. No schedule edge either way.

Season opener for both teams

Both teams open tonight, so rest is even. No schedule edge either way.

Season opener for both teams

Both teams open tonight, so rest is even. Chicago's thin frontcourt is the bigger factor.

Season opener for both teams

Both teams open tonight, so rest is even. Charlotte's four absences matter far more than the schedule.

Season opener for both teams

Both teams open tonight, so rest is even. New roles for Herro and Davis are the bigger unknown.

Season opener for both teams

Both teams open tonight, so rest is even. Last season's results and tonight's injuries carry the weight.

Season opener for both teams

Both teams open tonight, so rest is even. Golden State's injury list matters far more than any schedule angle.

Season opener for both teams

Both teams open tonight, so neither has any rust or fatigue edge. Every number in this game comes from last season.

Charles Demmings

Full practice

Jordyn Brooks

Full practice

JuJu Brents

Full practice

Jackson Woodard

Full practice

Jonah Savaiinaea

Full practice

Malik Willis

Full practice

Monroe Freeling

Full practice

Baker Mayfield

Thumb · Full practice

AJ Dillon

Full practice

Riley Dixon

Full practice

Benjamin Morrison

Full practice

David Sills V

Hamstring · Full practice

Cody Mauch

Full practice

Bryce Young

Full practice

Josiah Trotter

Full practice

Bam Martin-Scott

Hamstring · Full practice

Sean Tucker

Full practice

Chase McLaughlin

Full practice

Cam Jurgens

Concussion · Full practice

Mark Andrews

Full practice

Trey Hendrickson

Full practice

Thomas Fidone II

Full practice

Darnell Mooney

Full practice

Tank Dell

Knee - ACL + MCL · Full practice

Riley Moss

Full practice

Jonah Coleman

Ankle · Full practice

Cade Mays

Wrist · Full practice

Brian Branch

Achilles · Full practice

Trey Zuhn III

Full practice

Spencer Burford

Full practice

Carter Runyon

Lower Body · Full practice

Colby Parkinson

Full practice

Josh Wallace

Full practice

Dont'e Thornton Jr.

Hamstring · Full practice

Segun Olubi

Full practice

PHX and POR split last season 2-2

Phoenix and Portland split four games last season, so the series is even. With no edge in the history, Booker's and Avdija's roles carry this game.

DAL and HOU split last season 2-2

Dallas and Houston split four games last season, so history gives no lean. Dallas is now without Lively and Aldama, which matters more for this matchup than the old split.

IND and NOP split last season 1-1

Indiana and New Orleans split two games last season. Two games tells you almost nothing, so look at tonight's lineups, including Indiana missing McConnell and Furphy.

LAR (2-4) at LV (3-3)

Both teams have scored about as many points as they have given up, so neither record is far from what the margins say. Las Vegas has lost three straight and is 1-2 at home, while the Rams have dropped two straight and split two road games. With two struggling teams and nearly even margins, the cold streaks are what stand out.

SF lead the series with ATL since 2025

There is only one meeting to go on: San Francisco beat Atlanta 20-10 at home in October. Atlanta scored just 10 in that game. One game in San Francisco says little about how this one goes in Atlanta.

TEN lead the series with CLE since 2025

The only recent meeting was a shootout that Tennessee won 31-29 in Cleveland in December. One game decided by two points is about as thin as evidence gets. This time Tennessee is at home, and the last game suggests both offenses can put up points in this matchup.