Seattle’s rolling and Darnold’s been everything they hoped for – but don’t sleep on the Texans. Coming off a bye with a defense playing lights out and an offense that finally woke up against the Ravens, Houston has every chance to keep this one close.
Sure, the Saints have been surprisingly solid, and Spencer Rattler might just be the real deal. But the Bears look like a complete team under Ben Johnson, and at home, they should take care of business with authority.
The Chiefs looked sharp against the Lions and deserve to be favorites at Arrowhead – but 14.5 points is too much. The Raiders are coming off a strong win over the Titans, they’ve got playmakers on both sides of the ball, and they have a habit of keeping it close against Kansas City.
Joe Flacco showed in his Bengals debut that he brings more stability and firepower than Jake Browning ever did. In a heated rivalry like this, you can bet Cincinnati gives everything and with weapons like Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, they have what it takes to keep it close.