NFL road teams are absolutely crushing it so far, especially when they’re favored, and our own Seattle 12s saw a glimpse of this craziness back in Week 1. In fact, road favorites have kicked off this young season with a wild 7-1 SU record and a profitable 5-3 ATS mark. It’s a massive trend, with nine road teams favored in Week 3 alone, and five of those visitors laying more than a field goal. This isn’t just a fluke; it’s a pattern that’s shaping how these early games are playing out across the league.
Patriots’ Road Warrior Mentality, Jags’ Home Streak
Remember that season opener right here in Seattle when the Patriots showed up? Even in a loss, they covered that 3.5-point spread, setting the tone for what’s been an incredible start for them against the number. New England throttled the Steelers 20-3 at home in Week 2, pushing them to a perfect 2-0 ATS. They haven’t had a three-game point spread winning streak to start a season since 2016, so this is big. These guys are true road warriors, boasting an 8-2 SU and 9-1 ATS record in their last ten away games. Plus, as underdogs, they’re 6-2 ATS in their last eight regular season contests, including five outright upsets.
On the flip side, the Jacksonville Jaguars saw their nine-game SU and ATS winning streak get snapped in Denver last week, coughing up a 13-3 third-quarter lead to lose 20-13. Ouch. However, don’t sleep on them at home; the Jags are 9-1 SU and ATS in their last 10 regular-season home games, with six double-digit blowouts. Both defenses are stout, with the Jags yielding just 14.6 points per game over their last 10 and the Patriots allowing only 36 total points over their last four. But here’s a kicker for you: the over is 4-0 in Jacksonville’s last four home games and 4-2 in New England’s last six on the highway.
Vikings Are Just On Fire
Talk about a hot streak, the Minnesota Vikings are just on fire, pushing their winning streak to seven games after a gritty 9-3 victory in soggy Chicago as a 4.5-point underdog. They’re one of only eight remaining unbeaten teams and have been money for bettors, going 6-0-1 ATS during this heater. That includes a perfect 3-0 ATS on the road and a solid 3-0-1 ATS when favored. What’s even wilder is their defense: after the Bears tallied 59 points against Carolina, the Vikings’ D held them to just a single field goal. That’s a serious stop unit, yielding an average of nothing.
So, as we roll into Week 3, the stage is set for more road team drama. With nine visitors favored, are we gonna see this wild trend keep rolling? You better believe our eyes are glued to the screen.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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