deskgameOn Sunday, Miami also must win to get in with help, but the Jets (+1) can play spoiler a against their longtime hated rivals. Denver (-10.5) can win and clinch a wild card berth with a win over the Chiefs, who are expected to rest key starters.
deskgameAuburn lost its only meeting with Duke (+750). The public also likes Houston (+1200), Gonzaga (+1600), and UConn (+1600).
deskgameThe final playoff spot in the AFC and NFC still are to be determined. The No. 1 seed and home-field advantage in the NFC also are still up for grabs.
deskgameSears’ scoring is down from a season ago (18.0 ppg vs. 21.5 ppg), but that’s not shocking to Oats. Opponents pay extra attention to Wooden Award candidates and Sears must be willing to move the ball when the defense collapses.
deskgameFor the Commanders to win on Thursday Night, they‘ll need Daniels’ playmaking to shine through. Against a staunch Philadelphia defense, Daniels will need to play clean football without bottling up the offense. For most, that’s a tall task. But the former Heisman winner has routinely done just that this season.
