deskgameThe conditions are a consideration for this prop play. The advance forecast at nflweather.com points to a 90 percent chance of rain with 16 mph wind gusts. The game-time temperature forecast is 51 degrees, and as noted by the Palm Beach Post, Tagovailoa has a 1-8 record in games 50 degrees or lower, which is obviously not far off from the projected temperature.
deskgameLooking for more revenue to the state budget, some legislators are now looking to increase the tax on online gaming, now set at 15%. That’s bound to reduce online gaming, cutting revenue the casinos need to keep operating and providing jobs.
deskgameTwo usually strong offenses go at it on Sunday Night Football, but the 49ers (5-6) continue to struggle as injuries have taken their toll. The Bills (9-2) still have hopes of securing the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs.
deskgameBurrow and the Bengals (4-6) are fighting for their playoff lives in the AFC, while Herbert and the Chargers (6-3) are fully entrenched in the AFC playoff picture under new head coach Jim Harbaugh.
deskgameCam Thomas is leading the way for Brooklyn in scoring at 23.8 points per game. He ranks second in the league in free throw percentage, at a 90.4% clip. Nic Claxton remains a steady presence down low, as he leads the Nets with 7.7 rebounds and 1.2 blocks per game. Last season, he averaged 2.1 blocks per game, so expect that average to increase. If he can play through a back injury, Brooklyn will be better equipped to handle Towns.