deskgameThe oddsmakers respect for the Bills has gradually increased. Buffalo’s Super Bowl odds were listed at +1200 after Super Bowl 58 and at +1600 in early September. The eventual climb to third overall accurately reflects the team’s latest ascension to elite contender status, but past playoff failures may indeed be keeping it from a top two spot right now.
deskgameAs a comparison, in cold and rainy conditions at Tennessee in January of 2022, Tagovailoa passed for 205 yards as Miami scored three points. Tyreek Hill’s production is down now, too, and Jaylen Waddle is battling a knee injury.
deskgameIt may seem contradictory, but I also recommend WR A.J. Browns’ receiving yards over. Brown had a season-high 15 targets with Pickett at QB last week, resulting in eight catches for 97 yards. The Cowboys’ secondary is dealing with multiple injuries, and Brown should get even more love from Pickett in Week 17.
deskgameWhen the season started, some believed this could be a Super Preview. Instead, the Bengals (4-8) and Cowboys (5-7) are two teams below .500 that will do battle in prime time on Monday Night Football.
deskgameRound two of MNF starts at 8:30 p.m. EST, when struggling Kirk Cousins and Falcons (6-7) fly west to face the Raiders (2-11), who currently hold the top pick in next spring’s NFL Draft. The game will be played at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
