Philly fans, buckle up: the Eagles are sitting at a brutal 0-4 against the spread to kick off a season, a franchise first. They just squandered a 20-10 lead at home against the Rams in Week 4, giving up two touchdowns in the final four minutes to fall 24-20. That’s their second straight defeat, and it’s a cold dose of reality after they failed to cash as a 3.5-point home underdog. It’s not a great look, especially when you consider they ended the 2023 season in an 0-6 ATS funk, making this potential five straight non-covers a real concern.
Jacksonville’s Red Hot Streak Versus Philly’s Freefall
While the Eagles are stumbling, the Jaguars are absolutely on fire, riding an 11-1 SU and ATS regular season hot streak. They went into Cincinnati in Week 4 and held off the Bengals 22-17 as a 2.5-point underdog, proving they can get it done on the road. During this incredible run, Jacksonville has been practically unbeatable as a favorite, going 7-0 SU and ATS, with eight of those wins coming by 14 points or more. Their defense is just plain suffocating, holding 11 of their last 12 opponents to under 21 points and giving up a stingy average of just 14.1 PPG. Compare that to the Eagles, who are allowing 23.3 PPG across their last six games, giving up between 20 and 27 points in every single one. That’s a wild contrast heading into their London clash. It’s worth noting the Eagles actually have a good history against the Jags, winning five straight since 2010 (4-1 ATS), but the last meeting two years ago saw Philly win 28-23 but fail to cover as a 7.5-point home favorite. And for those betting on the London game, the winner has covered the point spread in all 14 games held overseas by Jacksonville since 2013, where they’re 7-7 SU and ATS. That’s a wild trend to watch.
Maye Flips the Script As Raiders Stay ATS Kings
Out west, we saw some big swings in Week 4. The Raiders, despite losing a tight 30-27 AFC West battle to the Chiefs, still covered the 4.5-point spread. That pushes them to an NFL-best 4-0 ATS record this season, which is just insane! Dating back to last season, Las Vegas is 6-1 ATS overall, 6-1 ATS as an underdog, and a perfect 3-0 ATS as a visitor. Talk about a team that delivers for the bettors! Then there’s Drake Maye, the Patriots’ quarterback. He came into Week 4 with one touchdown pass and six turnovers through three games. Yikes, right? But he went into Buffalo and flipped that script, tossing three TDs in a 29-26 win over the previously undefeated Bills, even if he did tack on two more turnovers. That win was the biggest Week 4 upset, with New England as a 7-point road underdog. Now they’re 3-1 ATS this season and an incredible 14-4 ATS in their last 18 regular season games. What a turnaround for a team that looked rough early on.
It’s clear Week 5 is shaping up with some wild dynamics. We’ve got historical lows and scorching hot streaks, plus a young QB finding his stride in a massive upset. Get ready, because these early-season trends are already shaping up to tell some incredible stories.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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