deskgameThe Chargers (9-6) travel to the Patriots (3-12) holding the sixth-seed in the AFC playoffs. L.A. is tied with the Broncos but hold the tie-breaker. The Chargers can clinch a playoff berth with a win.
deskgameHowever, winning the SEC’s regular-season title won’t be easy. Every conference team is 10-3 or better, three are undefeated and four have just one loss. It’s hard to envision one program running away in the standings, which should leave some room for error as Alabama’s season goes on.
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.
deskgameKansas City owns the AFC West, but the Chargers always seem to put a scare (at least) into the Chiefs. Don’t be surprised if Kansas City has to sweat this one out, too.
deskgameKansas City fell out of the top spot, as its odds dropped from +400 to +450. The Lions leaped into the No. 1 slot for Super Bowl 59 odds and are now at +325 after moving up from +425.
