deskgameAs you review the NFL odds this week, one thing to watch for is matchups where one team has a clear path to the playoffs and the other has no postseason hopes. A team’s motivation level can sometimes diminish when there’s nothing to play for beyond Week 18.
deskgameIt is nice to see a 30-day grace period to reach this playthrough requirement. This is a significant amount of time and may allow certain players to satisfy the requirement.
deskgamePenn State safety Zakee Wheatley (6) runs during an NCAA football game against Southern California on Saturday, Oct.12, 2024, in Los Angeles.
deskgameThe Eagles (7-2) enter Week 11 one game ahead of the Washington Commanders (7-3) in the loss column. It makes for an intriguing matchup as the Commanders, who have been sparked by rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels, visit Philadelphia to face the Eagles on NFL Thursday Night Football.
deskgameUnfortunately, we were unable to pass the Act unless we excluded casino workers from its protections. We simply did not have the votes, so we acquiesced, trying to protect as many people as possible while expecting to close this unjustified loophole in the near future.