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Rams/Eagles 1:00: Eagles have owned this series but that should change today. Rams looked like the 2018 version last Sunday at home vs Dallas. Their offensive line is back to moving defensive linemen downhill while downhill RB Brown is gobbling up grass and yardage. Speedy draft pick Cam Akers is a good changeup. And when the Rams run game is going, QB Goff is at his best. We’ll look for more of the same today. Eagles’ banged up on both sides of the line. Brooks and Dillard are on the IR while Lane Johnson (ankle) should return. And T Jason Peters still shaking off the rust after missing 10 preseason days (contract); consequently, Aaron Donald will be breathing down Carson Wentz neck most of the day. On the other side of the ball, Eagles’ defensive line has a rash of injuries stemming from last week’s loss vs Washington. McVay 9-2 ATS off a SU/ATS win vs an opponent off an away game. Rams and the points the call. 

Chiefs/Chargers 4:25: Chiefs now 11-1 ATS in September and should deliver again. Chiefs banged up defensively missing DT Saunders, DE Okafor, CB Ward and CB Breeland (suspended); however, playmakers DE Chris Jones, DE Frank Clark, run stopper Nnadi and secondary SS “Honey Badger” Mathieu have enough quality personnel run by Spagnuolo to handle a lethargic Chargers’ offense. I don’t see Tyrod Taylor and company able to trade points with the explosive KC offense. Big time KC QB Mahomes has a wealth of offensive weaponry with TE Kelce, Watkins, Tyreek Hill and, a new explosive versatile RB in Edwards-Helaire who makes life difficult for linebackers on swing and circle routes. Chiefs have owned Chargers in LA at 7-0 ATS and should louse up the Chargers home opener in their new stadium. Lynn just 1-5-1 ATS off a SU win. 

Ravens/Texans 4:25: Texans having a rough start to the season and it won’t get easier today. Houston’s defense got worked against he explosive Chiefs’ offense that could have hung 50 on them. Baltimore’s potent offense should befuddle new DC Weaver. With the addition of J.K. Dobbins (draft) in the mix, Ravens should be unstoppable. Defensively, Ravens gave up yardage last week to a potent run game of the Browns and took away the pass; moreover, limited the end zone scoring (6 points). Ravens thumped the Texans 41-7 last year. Ravens have been getting out of the gate fast the last couple of years and 4-0 ATS as a road favorite. Ravens the call.  

 Patriots/Seahawks 8:20: Disappointed in Seattle’s secondary which gave up 434 yards; however, Pete Carroll is a great defensive mind and should straighten things out this week; after all, he’s got a great addition to it with Jamal Adams (acquired from Jets) who was stellar last week in multiple coverages and blitzes. Patriots’ Cam Newton doesn’t have the weaponry Atlanta does. Edelman (knee) and Harry (shoulder) had limited practice this week. Look for the Seahawks to hunker down in assignment football to stop Cam and the read option, which was so effective last week vs Miami. Newton just 2-4 SU vs Seattle. New England’s offensive line leaves much to be desired too. Patriots just 1-6 ATS off SU/ATS win vs opponent off double digit SU win. Seattle the call.