The Jaguars steamrolled the Ravens on Thursday night, but honestly, that game was a tough watch. Seriously, Thursday night football can be brutal sometimes. Thankfully, the Sunday slate for Week 9 looks like it’s gonna be a whole lot better than that opening salvo. It’s time to dive into some bets, player props, and who’s gonna hit that end zone!
Don’t Sleep on the Jaguars for the Super Bowl
While we’re talking about the Jags, can we just take a second to look at their Super Bowl odds? If you’re feeling adventurous and want to name their opponent, there are some pretty juicy numbers out there. Jacksonville facing off against the Bears is sitting at a wild 25-1, and honestly, that’s not a bad sprinkle. How about the Jags and Rams at 29-1? That’s decent if you’re buying into the Rams figuring things out offensively, which, yeah, you probably should be. But if you wanna go really deep, the Jags against one of those NFC North teams, especially the Packers at 70-1, is just begging for a longshot bet. There’s a ton of season left, sure, but throwing a little something on Jacksonville’s futures isn’t the worst idea right now.
Jonathan Taylor’s Potential Last Dance? Dallas Better Watch Out.
Okay, let’s get into the Sunday action. The Colts are facing the Cowboys, and man, this feels like an interesting spot. The Colts aren’t full-on tanking, but let’s be real, they’re clearing out assets like crazy to stack up draft picks. It’s smart, given their roster isn’t championship-ready. But here’s the kicker: this roster, even with the rebuild, can absolutely compete against a team like the Cowboys, who should *not* be laying 5.5 points on the road against any group of pros. We’re talking about Jonathan Taylor here, who’s been all over the trade rumors, but might actually stay put. If this *is* his last game in a Colts uniform, what a perfect setup! The Cowboys are arguably the worst defense in the entire league against opposing running backs, especially when you factor in them catching passes. They are unquestionably a bottom-five team against the position. Taylor could totally go nuts in this one, and it’s profiling to be a shootout. Take the Colts +5.5, because that line feels way off.
The Chargers Are a Mess, But This Line Feels Off
And then there’s the Chargers taking on the Texans. Oh boy, this one just feels ugly on paper. The Chargers flat-out STINK right now, sitting at a miserable 0-7. Their offensive line is a nightmare, and they just got absolutely embarrassed by the Rams at “home.” Meanwhile, the Texans are coming off their bye week and have what everyone perceives as an elite defense. So, yeah, I get why the line is where it is, with the Chargers getting 6 points. But seriously, is it just me, or is that a little too high for a Texans team that’s only 2-5 and actually managed to lose to J.J. McCarthy at home earlier this season? Something feels a little fishy there, and it might be worth a look.
Let’s get this Sunday slate going and see if we can keep finding those winners, player props, and anytime touchdown scorers!
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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