Vic Duke

Chicago/Houston 8:20: Chicago didn't necessarily win that game last week, Tennessee lost it. Bears' offense was non existent. QB Williams threw for 98 yards with a 29 QBR. Bears' run game held to under 90 yards. WR Allen has heel concerns and rookie Odunze has a knee issue. Demeco Ryans does a great job prepping his secondary and he's got a good one. They'll certainly disguise coverages and unleash a variety of zone blitzes on Williams. Talented Texans' secondary will most likel roll coverage to DJ Moore. On the other hand, Houston's QB Stroud has arrived. He's further advanced in all facets of recognizing coverages, processing, finding the open man and reacting. He's got a fully loaded arsenal of weapons and it's helping that Joe Mixon (159 yards rushing) is off to a good start. Ryans a sweet 7-1 ATS vs greater than .500 opponent off a non division game. Houston the call. 

Tampa Bay/Detroit Baker Mayfield having a resurgence in his career. It helps he has an improved offensive line (1 sack last week), a new target in McMillan, and rookie RB Bucky Irving who showed an electric burst. Defensively, however, there are concerns. S Winfield Jr. (out) hurts. But Bowles does a nice job preparing a disciplined secondary. The Bucs' corners held Washington's receivers in check. TB capable of staying in this game. They played them tough in last year's playoffs and hungry for revenge. Mayfield always dangerous as a dog. Take the points. 

Rams/Cardinals 4:05: Rams hurt but not slain. Starters - WR Nacua, LG Avila, LT Noteboom - all on IR. But McVay and his staff developed his second tier guys well enough to come in with a seamless transition. And Kupp is back to his old self. Stafford looked machine-like for most of last week. On the other hand, Murray is having a hard time getting the ball downfield, and Harrison Jr. hasn't gotten on the same page with him. Murray is 4-10 ATS in division home games and has a bad history vs McVay and the Rams. Rams the call. 

Raiders/Ravens 1:00: Last week, Raiders had trouble establishing the run (3.2 YPC); consequently, Chargers recovered 2 fumbles and teed off on Minshew (4 sacks), INT. It will not get easier against another strong defense. Ravens had a few extra rest and prep days to stew over close loss to KC. Ravens' offense should be much better this week as they look to get RB Henry going. QB Jackson has a new go-to target in TE matchup nightmare Likely. Ravens 5-0 ATS off a Thursday Night game. Baltimore cruises.