It has become crystal clear in this topsy-turvy NFL betting campaign, that nothing is as it seems for the majority of teams across the league.<\/p>\n
Outside of a just a handful of NFL teams this season (Titans, Giants, Redskins, Panthers) nearly every team in the league has shown a serious propensity to display what I\u2019ve long termed, the \u2018Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde\u2019 symptom. <\/p>\n
You football fanatics know what I\u2019m talking about!<\/p>\n
Teams that play fantastic, mistake-free\u2019 football one week \u2013 and look totally clueless the following week while turning over the ball more than a roasted chicken in a rotisserie.
\nWith that in mind, here is a look at my weekly NFL review column \u2013 and a brief comment on what BetUS NFL Sportsbook bettors can expect out of each respective team heading into Week 9.<\/p>\n
Cowboys 13 Buccaneers 9<\/strong><\/p>\n While the Cowboys, (5-3), managed to win this flat-out ugly football game, I am going on record \u2013 again \u2013 to say that I am not impressed \u2013 with either 5-3 team for that matter. The Cowboys look like they could be in trouble this Sunday on the road against the Giants, while the Bucs (5-3) will likely take out their frustrations on the beleaguered Chiefs on the road.<\/p>\n Dolphins 25 Bills 16<\/strong><\/p>\n Yup, the Bills, (5-2) looked like the next coming of Mr. Hyde in losing to the rebuilding Dolphins, (3-4), just one week after handling the Chargers 23-14 at home. Buffalo plays the mediocre Jets at home next week, while the surprising \u2018Fins hit the road to take on the inconsistent, but high-scoring Broncos.<\/p>\n Jets 28 Chiefs 24<\/strong><\/p>\n The Jets, (4-3), must really be mediocre! After losing to the lowly Raiders in Week 7, Brett and the Boys struggled to squeak by the God-awful Chiefs, (1-6), who couldn\u2019t beat the \u2018Sisters of the Blind\u2019 at this point. New York will likely fall on the road against Buffalo, while K.C. hosts the Buccaneers.<\/p>\n Saints 37 Chargers 32<\/strong><\/p>\n The offensive-minded Saints, (4-4), bombed the suddenly-defenseless Chargers, (3-5), badly and have a bye in Week 9 as do the Bolts, who are allowing a whopping 28 points per game this season and underachieving like every Norv Turner-coached team does.<\/p>\n Redskins 25 Lions 17<\/strong><\/p>\n The Redskins, (6-2), have made a habit of winning close games this season recording all of their wins this season by a touchdown or less until beating the winless Lions,(0-7), in this contest by a grand total of eight points.<\/p>\n Patriots 23 Rams 16<\/strong><\/p>\n Despite the fact that I don\u2019t like the Patriots, (5-2), or their \u2018personality-deficient\u2019 head coach, I\u2019ve got to tip my hat as Bill Belichick just keeps finding ways to lead his team to victories. Even in losing, the Rams, (2-5), look a lot better under Jim Haslett than they ever did under former head coach Scott Linehan. The Pats have a tough road date against the Colts while the Rams have their own touch matchup at home against the Cardinals.<\/p>\n Eagles 27 Falcons 14<\/strong><\/p>\n Despite their win over the young and rebuilding Falcons, (4-3), I will go on record \u2013 again \u2013 to say that I am not impressed with the Eagles, (4-3), one iota. Philly hits the road to take on the mediocre Seahawks while Atlanta, (4-4), has a legitimate shot to beat another young team on the road in the Raiders.<\/p>\n Ravens 29 Raiders 10<\/strong><\/p>\n Speaking of Oakland, (2-5), the Raiders were trounced handily by the defensive-minded Ravens, (4-3), who visit the resurgent Cleveland Browns on Sunday in an important AFC North matchup that will likely go a long way toward determining one of the AFC wild card spots.<\/p>\n Panthers 27 Cardinals 23<\/strong><\/p>\n Despite a couple of bumps in the road this season, the Panthers, (6-2), look like legitimate conference title contenders while the Cardinals, (4-3), need to get back in the win column in the worst way if they want to keep their playoff hopes alive.<\/p>\n