"The Bengals haven't lost by fewer than nine points since Joe Burrow went on injured reserve. They're being outscored by 21.3 points per game over the last four. So why is this spread just 5.5 points? As we found out each of the last two Thursdays, a divisional matchup in prime time can bring the best out of a team that isn't very good or is facing...
"It's possible that the Eagles, finally made uncomfortable by losing one of those games in which they disappear for a quarter or two, are angry and take it out on the Giants. But it's a prime-time game between division rivals, and the Giants will be up for it. And as we started to see last week, no big NFL favorite is a sure thing."
"The line started at Rams -3.5 and has continued to grow due to all those 49ers injuries. Brock Purdy will not play. Neither will Jauan Jennings or Ricky Pearsall, who are also ruled out. Still, the 49ers are a well-coached team that still has talent, even with key players out. The Rams are very good but it's a short week for them too, and the 49er...
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