The Texans have had one game circled all year even before the season started. There were high hopes for the Texans last year, a team who finally thought they were legit Super Bowl contenders. Well that dream was stomped on by the New England Patriots in the playoffs. Tom Brady sent the Texans home in utter disappointment after carving there man coverage defense all day. The Texans want nothing more than to avenge that loss.
This game reminds me a lot of the Seahawks @ Falcons a few weeks ago. The Seahawks went into that game coming off two narrow victory wins against below average teams. They nearly lost to the Rams as 14 point favorites, then needed a miracle comeback against the winless Bucs the week after. Everyone was low on them going into Atlanta but I bet the Seahawks due to it being the biggest game of the year for them as the Falcons knocked them out of the playoffs the year prior. The seahawks dominated from start to finish 33-10.
As for the Texans, Don't look too much into the loss last week against the Jaguars. At 2-8, there season was declared over and were caught looking ahead to this game against the Patriots. They'll be up for this game, as it's their final meaningful game of the year and a chance to avenge there playoff loss.
Teams that have to overcome double digit deficits in the 2nd half tend to struggle in the next weeks game due to the amount of energy and emotions that is exhausted just to come back and win. This is highly prevalent in this weeks game as the Patriots not only had to comeback from 24 down, but had to play extra minutes in overtime as well. They will be emotionally spent to start this game.
The Patriots are my favorite team and it takes a lot for me to bet against them on any week, I'm pretty confident they will struggle coming out of the gates in this one.
Although the Texans have been very disappointing this year, they havnt been all that bad at home. They beat the Titans, had a 14 point lead against the Seahawks before losing late, and had a 21 point lead against the Colts before also losing late. The game against the Raiders was a bad spot for them as they were off back to back close losses against the Colts and Cardinals which pretty much ended there season.
Gary Kubiak will provide a huge emotional boost coaching from the sidelines in what will be the last meaningful game of the year for the Texans. Again, they'll be up for this game.
Denver Broncos @ Kansas City Chiefs
Two weeks ago the Broncos gave the Chiefs there first loss of the season setting up a huge game this weekend which could declare the divisional crown. Although the Broncos dominated the Chiefs two weeks ago, the stats were fairly close. Let's take a closer look.
First Downs: 24 to 24
Time of Possession: 30:07 to 29:53
Knowshon Moreno and Montee Ball combined for 104 yards off 35 carries, a YPC of 2.97. Peyton Manning completed just 60% of his passes, 8.5% lower than his season average. And all this was done in Denver. Peyton has always been not his usual self on the road in loud stadiums due to the amount of audibles he calls at the line of scrimmage. Arrowhead stadium will be rocking for this game which will hinder Peyton's communication a bit. I love the chances that this will be a very close game throughout in what will be the biggest game the Chiefs have had in years.
The Texans have had one game circled all year even before the season started. There were high hopes for the Texans last year, a team who finally thought they were legit Super Bowl contenders. Well that dream was stomped on by the New England Patriots in the playoffs. Tom Brady sent the Texans home in utter disappointment after carving there man coverage defense all day. The Texans want nothing more than to avenge that loss.
This game reminds me a lot of the Seahawks @ Falcons a few weeks ago. The Seahawks went into that game coming off two narrow victory wins against below average teams. They nearly lost to the Rams as 14 point favorites, then needed a miracle comeback against the winless Bucs the week after. Everyone was low on them going into Atlanta but I bet the Seahawks due to it being the biggest game of the year for them as the Falcons knocked them out of the playoffs the year prior. The seahawks dominated from start to finish 33-10.
As for the Texans, Don't look too much into the loss last week against the Jaguars. At 2-8, there season was declared over and were caught looking ahead to this game against the Patriots. They'll be up for this game, as it's their final meaningful game of the year and a chance to avenge there playoff loss.
Teams that have to overcome double digit deficits in the 2nd half tend to struggle in the next weeks game due to the amount of energy and emotions that is exhausted just to come back and win. This is highly prevalent in this weeks game as the Patriots not only had to comeback from 24 down, but had to play extra minutes in overtime as well. They will be emotionally spent to start this game.
The Patriots are my favorite team and it takes a lot for me to bet against them on any week, I'm pretty confident they will struggle coming out of the gates in this one.
Although the Texans have been very disappointing this year, they havnt been all that bad at home. They beat the Titans, had a 14 point lead against the Seahawks before losing late, and had a 21 point lead against the Colts before also losing late. The game against the Raiders was a bad spot for them as they were off back to back close losses against the Colts and Cardinals which pretty much ended there season.
Gary Kubiak will provide a huge emotional boost coaching from the sidelines in what will be the last meaningful game of the year for the Texans. Again, they'll be up for this game.
Denver Broncos @ Kansas City Chiefs
Two weeks ago the Broncos gave the Chiefs there first loss of the season setting up a huge game this weekend which could declare the divisional crown. Although the Broncos dominated the Chiefs two weeks ago, the stats were fairly close. Let's take a closer look.
First Downs: 24 to 24
Time of Possession: 30:07 to 29:53
Knowshon Moreno and Montee Ball combined for 104 yards off 35 carries, a YPC of 2.97. Peyton Manning completed just 60% of his passes, 8.5% lower than his season average. And all this was done in Denver. Peyton has always been not his usual self on the road in loud stadiums due to the amount of audibles he calls at the line of scrimmage. Arrowhead stadium will be rocking for this game which will hinder Peyton's communication a bit. I love the chances that this will be a very close game throughout in what will be the biggest game the Chiefs have had in years.
McManus, they've been overvalued all year , no surprise there 0-6 ATS at home. But most of those games they were favorites and they were competitive in all of them. Now there 7.5 pt underdogs
McManus, they've been overvalued all year , no surprise there 0-6 ATS at home. But most of those games they were favorites and they were competitive in all of them. Now there 7.5 pt underdogs
Agree with both. Texans home dogs and a purpose (I hope). I lived in KC for 3 yrs and if they say home field is worth 3 pts, Arrowhead is worth 4.5 easy. Tough place to be a visitor.
Agree with both. Texans home dogs and a purpose (I hope). I lived in KC for 3 yrs and if they say home field is worth 3 pts, Arrowhead is worth 4.5 easy. Tough place to be a visitor.
You're the best on here. I'm on board with you. I opened this thread and figured I would see you on Tampa Bay. Carolina coming off a huge come from behind road win last week.
Before that some very big wins including New England. They have their biggest game in years next week against New Orleans. They are in the flattest spot I can think of. Line has come way down in this game.
My initial reaction was Tampa Bay. The value is gone and the line movement is eerily similar to the Buccaneer move at Detroit last week. Something tells me this is a punt fest and Carolina squeaks out a 16-3 or 20-6 type final.
You're the best on here. I'm on board with you. I opened this thread and figured I would see you on Tampa Bay. Carolina coming off a huge come from behind road win last week.
Before that some very big wins including New England. They have their biggest game in years next week against New Orleans. They are in the flattest spot I can think of. Line has come way down in this game.
My initial reaction was Tampa Bay. The value is gone and the line movement is eerily similar to the Buccaneer move at Detroit last week. Something tells me this is a punt fest and Carolina squeaks out a 16-3 or 20-6 type final.
T6 , panthers in a bad spot yes but Bucs in a worse spot. Won't get into too much detail but look how they won last game, very fluky long td plays off broken coverage and without d revis there whole defense.
Mikesomoney, texans aren't as bad as there record indicates, they've been competitive at home and this is there biggest game of the year avenging a playoff loss
T6 , panthers in a bad spot yes but Bucs in a worse spot. Won't get into too much detail but look how they won last game, very fluky long td plays off broken coverage and without d revis there whole defense.
Mikesomoney, texans aren't as bad as there record indicates, they've been competitive at home and this is there biggest game of the year avenging a playoff loss
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