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Las Vegas - Not interested in the early game between Buffalo and Pittsburgh so we're gonna fly down South and check in on the Tampa Bay/Philadelphia game. No doubt that the Eagles are a better team than the Bucs, WHEN HEALTHY. However, in the 'what have you done for me lately' category, GOTTA give the edge to Tampa Bay. The Bucs come in with five wins in their last six games, while the Eagles have lost five of their last six. Tampa has covered four of the last five, while Philly limps in on an OH & SIX spread run. There is no doubt that Jalen Hurts is a better QB than Baker Mayfield, but once again, we direct your attention to 'what have you done for me lately.' Hurts has been off his game the last five weeks, going over 200 yards passing just once, and throwing for just four TDs with 5 INTs. And now, he is dealing with a dislocated middle finger on his right hand, obviously, his throwing hand, which certainly might affect his accuracy. The Baker is also dinged up, with rib and ankle issues, but it has not affected his play. Mayfield has been cooking, or baking if you will, passing for 1,254 yards with 11 TDs and just 2 INTs the last five games. And the Bucs should be able to put points on the board against an Eagles defense that has been ugly since the bye week, giving up an average of 35 points per game. Kinda hard to believe, kinda shocking, but the Eagles gave up more points (428) than anyone in the league except the Cards (455) and Commanders (518). Oh yea, forgot to mention one of the most dynamic pieces on the offensive side of the ball, A.J. Brown. A.J. grabbed NINE passes for 131 yards in the week three win against the Bucs. Sadly, he is OUT! YUGE problem. Gonna say AHOY MATEY, and still planning to sail with the Bucs, but only deploying one skinny sail.

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For your wagering pleasure, here are your spread stats for both NFL games. The Bills come in with an 11-6 straight up record and 7-10 against the spread. Buffalo has covered four of eight at home and has a 6-8 record as a favorite. On the totals board, the Buffs have gone Over six times and Under 11. Pittsburgh comes in with a 10-7 record straight up and against the spread. The Steelers have covered five of eight on the road and have a 6-4 record as an underdog. On the totals board, Pitt has gone Over 6 times and Under 11.

The Eagles come in with an 11-6 straight up record and 7-8-2 against the spread. Philly has covered four of eight on the road with one push and has a 6-6-2 record as a favorite. On the totals board, the Eagles have gone Over nine times and Under eight. The Bucs come in with a 9-8 straight up record and 11-6 against the spread. Tampa has covered three of eight at home and has an 8-3 record as an underdog. On the totals board, the Bucs have gone Over six times and Under 11.

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