DraftKings Main Slate for Week 8 - Defense/Special Teams (DST)
Denver Broncos vs CAR:
Denver Broncos - $3700
The defense the entire field will be chasing is with the #Broncos, and rightfully so. The #Broncos have scored 11+ in four of the last five weeks. The #Panthers are down Dalton, Thielen, and Diontae Johnson. When Bryce Young started in Weeks 1 & 2, the #Panthers allowed 14 & 11 points to defenses. Dalton slowed some of that momentum, but we saw some of the same in Weeks 5 & 7. They are priced for the chase and should have 30+ roster %. There's no reason this shouldn't land, but fading against the field isn't the end of the world, as there are other decent options...and predicting pick 6s is not a thing. #Broncos
$3700 |
Denver Broncos |
pts needed: 14.8 |
+700
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$3000 |
20.00 pts
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wk7(NO) |
-200
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$3200 |
3.00 pts
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wk6(LAC) |
+300
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$2900 |
16.00 pts
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wk5(LV) |
+400
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$2500 |
11.00 pts
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wk4(NYJ) |
0
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$2500 |
15.00 pts
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wk3(TB) |
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SEASON |
SACKS: 4 |
TOs: 1.43 |
TDs: 0.29 |
PA: 15.14 |
ppg: 11.57 |
LAST 3 GAMES |
SACKS: 4 |
TOs: 1.67 |
TDs: 0.67 |
PA: 17 |
ppg: 13 |
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LAST GAME
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Points
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vs L3
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vs S
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8.00 vs CIN
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-5
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-3.57
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HISTORY vs CAR |
2024 |
7.00 points in Week 8
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2022 |
2.00 points in Week12
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2020 |
10.00 points in Week14
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OPPONENTS vs. CAR
SEASON AVG vs CAR |
Rank
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8.57 ppg
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25th
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LAST 3 GAMES AVG vs CAR |
Rank
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11.67 ppg
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30th
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WK
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DEFENSES vs. CAR |
POINTS
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7 |
Washington Commanders |
16.00
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6 |
Atlanta Falcons |
5.00
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5 |
Chicago Bears |
14.00
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4 |
Cincinnati Bengals |
2.00
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3 |
Las Vegas Raiders |
-2.00
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2 |
Los Angeles Chargers |
11.00
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1 |
New Orleans Saints |
14.00
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Baltimore Ravens vs CLE:
Baltimore Ravens - $3400
While we love Jameis for fantasy points, those fantasy points are not just limited to the offensive side of the ball. The #Browns allowed 13+ in four of seven games this season while limiting the outliers to 6 or fewer points. The #Ravens' D has been quiet this season, landing only 5, 9, 1, 5, & 6 in the last five games, but smashed with 14 & 17 against the #Browns previous season. It's not a bad place to land if you can't get up a tier. #Ravens
$3400 |
Baltimore Ravens |
pts needed: 13.6 |
+500
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$2900 |
6.00 pts
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wk7(TB) |
-100
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$3000 |
5.00 pts
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wk6(WAS) |
-100
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$3100 |
1.00 pts
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wk5(CIN) |
+200
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$2900 |
9.00 pts
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wk4(BUF) |
-200
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$3100 |
5.00 pts
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wk3(DAL) |
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SEASON |
SACKS: 3.14 |
TOs: 1 |
TDs: 0 |
PA: 25.71 |
ppg: 5.29 |
LAST 3 GAMES |
SACKS: 3 |
TOs: 1 |
TDs: 0 |
PA: 30.67 |
ppg: 4 |
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LAST GAME
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Points
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vs L3
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vs S
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14.00 vs HOU
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+10
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+8.71
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HISTORY vs CLE |
2024 |
3.00 points in Week 8
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2023 |
14.00 points in Week10
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17.00 points in Week 4
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2022 |
7.00 points in Week15
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12.00 points in Week 7
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2021 |
3.00 points in Week14
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11.00 points in Week12
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2020 |
0.00 points in Week14
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15.00 points in Week 1
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2019 |
4.00 points in Week16
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-1.00 points in Week 4
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2018 |
6.00 points in Week17
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11.00 points in Week 5
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2017 |
20.00 points in Week15
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17.00 points in Week 2
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OPPONENTS vs. CLE
SEASON AVG vs CLE |
Rank
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10.43 ppg
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28th
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LAST 3 GAMES AVG vs CLE |
Rank
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11.33 ppg
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29th
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WK
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DEFENSES vs. CLE |
POINTS
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7 |
Cincinnati Bengals |
15.00
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6 |
Philadelphia Eagles |
6.00
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5 |
Washington Commanders |
13.00
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4 |
Las Vegas Raiders |
6.00
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3 |
New York Giants |
13.00
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2 |
Jacksonville Jaguars |
3.00
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1 |
Dallas Cowboys |
17.00
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Kansas City Chiefs vs LV:
Kansas City Chiefs - $3600
By the numbers, the #Chiefs land the best matchup vs. the #Raiders, who allowed 11+ points since Week 4, including 11, 16, 13, & 17. The #Chiefs have kept a floor of 6, 7, & 8 points in the last three weeks. It SHOULD land well. #Chiefs
$3600 |
Kansas City Chiefs |
pts needed: 14.4 |
+500
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$3100 |
8.00 pts
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wk7(SF) |
-200
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$3300 |
7.00 pts
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wk5(NO) |
-300
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$3600 |
6.00 pts
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wk4(LAC) |
+200
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$3400 |
5.00 pts
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wk3(ATL) |
+200
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$3200 |
11.00 pts
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wk2(CIN) |
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SEASON |
SACKS: 1.67 |
TOs: 1.17 |
TDs: 0.17 |
PA: 17.17 |
ppg: 6.83 |
LAST 3 GAMES |
SACKS: 1.33 |
TOs: 1.33 |
TDs: 0 |
PA: 13.67 |
ppg: 7 |
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LAST GAME
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Points
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vs L3
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vs S
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13.00 vs PIT
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+6
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+6.17
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HISTORY vs LV |
2024 |
6.00 points in Week13
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8.00 points in Week 8
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2023 |
6.00 points in Week16
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2.00 points in Week12
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2022 |
14.00 points in Week18
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1.00 points in Week 5
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2021 |
24.00 points in Week14
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7.00 points in Week10
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2020 |
1.00 points in Week11
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-1.00 points in Week 5
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2019 |
20.00 points in Week13
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11.00 points in Week 2
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2018 |
24.00 points in Week17
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8.00 points in Week13
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2017 |
10.00 points in Week14
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1.00 points in Week 7
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OPPONENTS vs. LV
SEASON AVG vs LV |
Rank
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11.86 ppg
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32nd
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LAST 3 GAMES AVG vs LV |
Rank
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15.33 ppg
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32nd
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WK
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DEFENSES vs. LV |
POINTS
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7 |
Los Angeles Rams |
17.00
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6 |
Pittsburgh Steelers |
13.00
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5 |
Denver Broncos |
16.00
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4 |
Cleveland Browns |
11.00
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3 |
Carolina Panthers |
5.00
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2 |
Baltimore Ravens |
7.00
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1 |
Los Angeles Chargers |
14.00
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Arizona Cardinals vs MIA:
Arizona Cardinals - $2900
Trends against the #Dolphins were Tua-less, but that trend has been 10+ points since Week 2 (when Tua was injured), including 18 in that game, 13, and 10 straight the rest of the way. It is unlikely this trend will continue, but sometimes, it takes a while to knock off the rust if you need a lower-priced option. The #Cardinals had 8 points in two of the last three games and 5 or fewer points in three of the previous five games. Not ideal. #Cardinals
$2900 |
Arizona Cardinals |
pts needed: 11.6 |
+500
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$2400 |
8.00 pts
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wk7(LAC) |
-100
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$2500 |
1.00 pts
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wk6(GB) |
+200
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$2300 |
8.00 pts
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wk5(SF) |
-500
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$2800 |
-2.00 pts
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wk4(WAS) |
+500
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$2300 |
5.00 pts
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wk3(DET) |
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SEASON |
SACKS: 2 |
TOs: 1.43 |
TDs: 0.14 |
PA: 25.43 |
ppg: 5.71 |
LAST 3 GAMES |
SACKS: 1.67 |
TOs: 2 |
TDs: 0 |
PA: 24 |
ppg: 5.67 |
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LAST GAME
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Points
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vs L3
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vs S
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4.00 vs LAR
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-1.67
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-1.71
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HISTORY vs MIA |
2024 |
3.00 points in Week 8
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2020 |
2.00 points in Week 9
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OPPONENTS vs. MIA
SEASON AVG vs MIA |
Rank
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10.83 ppg
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30th
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LAST 3 GAMES AVG vs MIA |
Rank
|
10 ppg
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25th
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WK
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DEFENSES vs. MIA |
POINTS
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7 |
Indianapolis Colts |
10.00
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5 |
New England Patriots |
10.00
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4 |
Tennessee Titans |
10.00
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3 |
Seattle Seahawks |
13.00
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2 |
Buffalo Bills |
18.00
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1 |
Jacksonville Jaguars |
4.00
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New York Jets vs NE:
New York Jets - $3500
The #Jets' defense has been suspect since Saleh's departure, scoring -3 and 2 points in the last two weeks. They scored 16 points in Week 3 against the #Patriots, who allowed 6+ since Week 2 and 9+ in four of the last five weeks. It's a fair play, but not something you're chasing. #Jets
$3500 |
New York Jets |
pts needed: 14 |
+300
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$3200 |
-3.00 pts
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wk7(PIT) |
+500
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$2700 |
2.00 pts
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wk6(BUF) |
-500
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$3200 |
8.00 pts
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wk5(MIN) |
-500
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$3700 |
6.00 pts
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wk4(DEN) |
+200
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$3500 |
16.00 pts
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wk3(NE) |
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SEASON |
SACKS: 3 |
TOs: 0.86 |
TDs: 0 |
PA: 20.71 |
ppg: 6 |
LAST 3 GAMES |
SACKS: 2.33 |
TOs: 0.67 |
TDs: 0 |
PA: 27.67 |
ppg: 2.33 |
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LAST GAME
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Points
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vs L3
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vs S
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-4.00 vs BUF
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-6.33
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-10
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HISTORY vs NE |
2024 |
2.00 points in Week 8
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16.00 points in Week 3
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2023 |
18.00 points in Week18
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4.00 points in Week 3
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2022 |
10.00 points in Week11
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8.00 points in Week 8
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2021 |
-3.00 points in Week 7
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3.00 points in Week 2
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2020 |
2.00 points in Week17
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-1.00 points in Week 9
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2019 |
1.00 points in Week 7
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16.00 points in Week 3
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2018 |
0.00 points in Week17
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0.00 points in Week12
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2017 |
2.00 points in Week17
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4.00 points in Week 6
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OPPONENTS vs. NE
SEASON AVG vs NE |
Rank
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10.43 ppg
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28th
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LAST 3 GAMES AVG vs NE |
Rank
|
9 ppg
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24th
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WK
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DEFENSES vs. NE |
POINTS
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7 |
Jacksonville Jaguars |
9.00
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6 |
Houston Texans |
12.00
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5 |
Miami Dolphins |
6.00
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4 |
San Francisco 49ers |
22.00
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3 |
New York Jets |
16.00
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2 |
Seattle Seahawks |
6.00
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1 |
Cincinnati Bengals |
2.00
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Los Angeles Chargers vs NO:
Los Angeles Chargers - $3300
The #Saints have been a mess, allowing 17+ points in three of the last four weeks and 7+ in the previous five weeks. The #Chargers only scored 11 points in Week 2 and followed that up with 5, 8, 7, & 3 points. This isn't a bad place to park if you need to save on the defense. #Chargers
$3300 |
Los Angeles Chargers |
pts needed: 13.2 |
0
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$3300 |
3.00 pts
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wk7(ARI) |
0
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$3300 |
7.00 pts
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wk6(DEN) |
+700
|
$2600 |
8.00 pts
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wk4(KC) |
-1000
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$3600 |
5.00 pts
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wk3(PIT) |
+200
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$3400 |
11.00 pts
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wk2(CAR) |
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SEASON |
SACKS: 2.17 |
TOs: 1.67 |
TDs: 0 |
PA: 13.83 |
ppg: 8 |
LAST 3 GAMES |
SACKS: 1.67 |
TOs: 1.67 |
TDs: 0 |
PA: 16.67 |
ppg: 6 |
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LAST GAME
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Points
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vs L3
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vs S
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10.00 vs NE
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+4
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+2
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HISTORY vs NO |
2024 |
9.00 points in Week 8
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2020 |
3.00 points in Week 5
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OPPONENTS vs. NO
SEASON AVG vs NO |
Rank
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9.71 ppg
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26th
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LAST 3 GAMES AVG vs NO |
Rank
|
14.67 ppg
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31st
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WK
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DEFENSES vs. NO |
POINTS
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7 |
Denver Broncos |
20.00
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6 |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
17.00
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5 |
Kansas City Chiefs |
7.00
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4 |
Atlanta Falcons |
17.00
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3 |
Philadelphia Eagles |
7.00
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2 |
Dallas Cowboys |
1.00
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1 |
Carolina Panthers |
-1.00
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