It was another banner week for underdogs with four of the five winning their games outright for H-Bomb direct hits: Giants over the Browns, Broncos over the Bucs, Rams over the 49ers and Commanders over the Bengals.
Unfortunately for Jess Root and me, the one we both picked that didn’t even cover was the Patriots in their desultory loss to the Jets.
Amazingly, of 13 overall eligible games in three weeks (6.5 points or more), that is the only loser the other 12 teams have covered and eight won the game.
However, it’s time to look forward and see if we can return to our winning ways.
This week has four eligible games with lines from BetMGM:
- N.Y. Jets (home) -7.5 over Denver Broncos
- Houston Texans (home) -6.5 over the winless Jacksonville Jaguars
- San Francisco 49ers (home) -10.5 over New England Patriots
- Kansas City Chiefs (road) -7.5 over L.A. Chargers
Jess has faith in the Jaguars and is picking them to at least cover. I considered the Broncos, but will have confidence that quarterback Justin Herbert will be healthy and help the Chargers cover.
STANDINGS AFTER THREE WEEKS
Jess 2-1 (1 direct hit)
Howard 2-1 (0)
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