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Week 6 of the 2014 NFL season is here -- along with the inevitable i sues stemming from team depth. for the ? How will the hold up ? The poor are completely decimated at running back. The ' dashing ball carrier, , has had little to dash through, thanks to all of Philly's injuries up front. And then there are guys, like receiver , who have played hurt at various points this season, forcing their teams to use other players in spots. The , meanwhile, lost their best defensive player before the preseason even started. We could go on and on.Speaking of Dallas ...Introducing the Ray Charles of NFL power rankings . at 12. Obviously they don't drug test at CBS sports Self-employd1 (@Real_change2012) CBS is doing a heckuva job with that Thursday night package. One minor note: I work for NFL Media. Regarding the Ray Charles comparison, I a sume you're saying I will have a lengthy, succe sful career. Thank you for that. The two fan bases most upset by were the ' and the '. Buffalo backers have a point: Perhaps I was too hard on the team for bailing on its quarterback and . Rest a sured I will move the way up if they beat the . Dallas, meanwhile, has defeated just one team that was playing well at the time -- -- and needed overtime to do it. The have finished 8-8 three years in a row, so I'm thinking their ranking seems appropriate.That said, you can see how I think and that tough line will perform in Seattle below. As for the rest of the Week 6 sked, feel free to share your take ... is the place.Now, let's get to it ...Elliot Harrison went 12-3 on , giving him a record of 48-28 so far this season. How will he fare in Week 6? His picks are below. gets a safety. The run the football effectively. plays adequately. And Buffalo still loses to New England. Look, we understand the anger around this 3-2 team ranking 22nd in . But is 22-2 against Buffalo in his "short" career (that was sarcasm, directed at the hypersensitive fans who thought last week). It should be noted that Ezekiel Elliott Jersey Brady's came in Buffalo, where this game will be played, and where the crowd will be going absolutely nutso. Brady threw four interceptions that day in 2011. Can that happen again? Probably not. Yes, in their most recent AFC East game, but Brady hasn't lost back-to-back divisional contests since 2006. The cannot afford to keep settling for field goals -- they . </content:weekly-predictions> How will the respond to against the ? My gue s is, they win, despite the fact that the should present a far greater challenge in Cincinnati this Sunday than they did in their lo s two weeks back. Two alarming facts for Carolina: a) its red-zone defense is the worst in football and b) its run game . Without the ability to burn clock on the ground, the will have a tough time keeping their defenders' legs from getting tired and failing at the end of drives. If you're wondering whether the ' D will give up major points again, bear in mind this team hasn't allowed 30-plus points in back-to-back games since 2008. Cincy wins. has been flying so far under the radar for the , Tom Skerritt just took a Dallas Cowboys Jersey long beat before admonishing him for . is having a wonderful season, completing 68.9 percent of his pa ses, but even more noteworthy is his 18-1 record against the , the best winning percentage (.947) against any single opponent by a quarterback since 1950 -- even better than r Roger Staubach's mark against the (.941) and fellow Hall member Bob Griese's mark against the (.900). That's ... impre sive. On the Cleveland front, 2014 represents the first time since 1969 that the have scored 21 or more points in their first four games. That '69 squad beat Dallas in the divisional round of the playoffs, then lost to Minnesota in the NFL Championship Game. Of course, the recent scoring boom aside, the are still going to fall to the in Cleveland. is hotter than Brooklyn Decker in a University of North Texas track suit ... he's so *on fire* that Mtley Cre would like to use him in their final stateside concert ( ) ... he's doing so well in his current job that the LinkedIn endorsements are piling up. vs. the ' front seven should be fun. Miami's run defense is allowing just 3.83 yards per carry so far, but everyone thinks Lacy is about to go to buck wild on the host team after running 13 times for 105 yards last week. The real question is this: Which will show up? Will we see the guy who for the 'Fins in London, or the guy who had gotten very little bang for his buck to that point (in each of his first three games this season, Tannehill averaged 5.56, 4.92 and 4.77 yards per attempt, far below the league average of 7.2)? The first rule of Field Goal Club is, You do not talk about mi sed field goals. In related news, Turd Norton makes his debut as kicker and goes 1 for 3 in Minnesota, mi sing from 33 and 34 yards out ... but nailing one from 55. The have mi sed eight field goals this season. Since 1970, just four teams have mi sed more field goals through Week 5. The , meanwhile, eagerly anticipate , the second coming of, well ... it's hard to say who his game reminds me of. You know what? Bridgewater is the second coming of nobody; he's a unique player who -- off-the-cuff analysis ahead -- has no-son-of-a-gun-is-too-big-for-me attitude. Oh, and then there's this: The have scored at least 22 points in 14 of their last 16 home games against the . So there you go: 22-20. Don't snicker about the score; the host absolutely can compile 21 points ... we think. Denver's defense was , forcing the to Trevon Diggs Jersey punt an astounding 11 times. It seems as if this group is really coming together. Now, if only the could run the football. Gang Green had been darn near impo sible to run against -- until colliding with future r . Still, the (83 rushing yards allowed per game). for this one, and the good news is that this game is on the East Coast ... so . The recipe for New York's best chance includes a 30-carry dose of and some takeaways. Unfortunately for the , they're not forcing any of those. They're tied for second-worst with three takeaways -- as many as has given up all season. A solid home win for the delivered ... It's not easy to predict consecutive lo ses for the , who have had just five losing streaks in the era, none of which were longer than three games. And you'd have to think will play better than he did in last week (57.9 percent completion rate, 235 yards, zero touchdowns, one pick and four sacks). That said, the Tampa Bay pa sing game has been no slouch under , the second-year pro who is doing just enough to win games. On third down, he has a pa ser rating of 125.3 -- putting him behind only and . Talk about anyone's ballgame. ' main task in Nashville will be to not turn the ball over so that he can live to play another down for the Jags. That said, tucking the ball and running could work, as the rookie quarterback has rushed for 68 yards on just 11 scampers. He merely needs to refrain from forcing throws and make sure he gets down on the pitch. Slide, dude. We would like to see coach get rookie running back as involved as po sible. Tenne see's defense struggled to make stops late in against the . What keeps a D fresher than an offense that runs the football -- and the clock -- in support? By the way, Jacksonville is allowing 435.4 yards per game -- . If you don't start running back on your team this week, you're a communist -- by which I mean, you're so into the collective good, you want to prevent an inordinate amount of points from going your way. Our research department's Luke Skywalker, , says San Diego has topped 30 just once in its past 10 games against the . He's right -- so let's hand the Bolts 29. Give 'em hell, defense. Now, it's worth mentioning that Oakland beat San Diego in last year -- the game that went so late on the East Coast that television viewers had to choose between AFC West football and the "How to Make Money in Real Estate with No Money Down" infomercial with Carlton Sheets. By the way, the last time the won back-to-back home games over the , was Oakland's head coach. This prediction is dependent on either -- -- or -- -- playing quarterback for the . If ends up under center again, you can pretty much flip the scores. played some good football for Washington . Yes, the ' defense has been two bits short of awful. But as long as we're talking Old West, remember that Arizona's quarterback situation was a ghost town in -- the Cards had *eleven* punts. In the past DeMarcus Lawrence Jersey 10 years, no one has punted more than that in a given game. It was so ugly, . If Palmer or Stanton gets on the field in Arizona, look out; the have allowed nine touchdowns against just one interception over their past three games. </content:weekly-predictions> Chicago puts Walter Payton's number on the board in Atlanta -- by virtue of scoring 34 points. It will be apropos, too, as will have a heckuva day, posting more than 150 scrimmage yards and two scores. And even if the manage to stop Forte, they'll have had to use too many resources to do it, meaning pa s-catchers and will have the big games instead. We all know has struggled of late, which has been attributed to i sues with protection and being away from home. In the friendly confines of the Georgia Dome, where he's notched a pa ser rating of 142.2 this season, Ryan should perform against the defense. The concern is that front seven ... This game will be extremely close early on, with the host pulling away late in the third quarter. Look, Seattle is a great team, there's no doubt about it. But the defense will have its hands full with that offensive line, which is a far cry from the unit the faced . Dallas left tackle isn't backing down against anyone; neither is or . I freaking love ProFootballFocus.com, but I think is low. ain't league-leading running back without that group. Murray's Seattle counterpart, (ranked No. 1 by ProFootballFocus.com), has been awesome despite working with le s stellar play up front, as has quarterback . Thinking the have trouble, personnel-wise, stopping the read option, as well as Wilson's keepers. was held to a scant 48 rushing yards the last time these two squads met, and Big Blue walked away . Does that stat line sound familiar? McCoy rushed 19 times for 22 yards , 10 times for 17 yards and 24 times for 81 yards . Philly's banged-up line is causing McCoy and the run game problems, while quarterback is barely playing well enough to compensate. Meanwhile, has posted a pa ser rating of 100-plus for New York in three straight games now. Question is, can provide a spark for the ? Against this front, the answer is yes. </content:weekly-predictions> San Francisco survives in St. Louis. That's it. should find some favorable matchups downfield, especially if plays; the ' safeties have really struggled this season, and frankly, the pa s rush hasn't been there to pick up the slack. from St. Louis' defensive line has been totally underrated, in terms of how it has affected this team's season. Without Long to contend with, opposing offenses can simply shift protection to 's side. On top of all that, dealing with Niners offensive lineman will be no day at the beach, er, Arch. Still, I don't think San Francisco will be able to shut down the -to- connection. It feels like this will be an old-school NFC West slugfest ... or fine se game. Either way, it should be close. ALREADY COMPLETED absolutely went *off* , posting 121 DeMarcus Ware Jersey receiving yards and three touchdowns for the in a game that exposed the as a 2-14-team-to-be in front of a national television audience. This year's trip should be different for all involved, starting with the fact that is playing A-level ball for Houston. My one concern here is that Foster just maintained a huge workload -- going to overtime, to boot -- and will be coming off a short week of rest. Indianapolis is , but the ranking is that high largely because the and got so far behind the that they had to air it out. Indy is allowing a relatively hearty 4.59 yards per carry; even so, Foster's production won't be enough to offset 's. </content:weekly-predictions>Follow Elliot Harrison on Twitter .

Halfway Report of the Premier League


By sharonorn, 2025-05-24

Weve made it to the half way point of the Premier League season and its time to look back at all the action from the last five months. Ill have a look at how everyone is doing and how I think they will continue to do.ArsenalA really strong first half of the year saw Arsenal sitting pretty at the top of the Premier League for Sam Howell Jersey the majority of this season so far and a win against Newcastle in their final game of 2013 left them in pole position: one point ahead of closest rivals Manchester City.Prediction: 2ndAston VillaVilla started the season well but when Benteke got injured after just five weeks of the season their form took a dip. Recent defeats to Crystal Palace and Stoke mean that the Villains are very much still in the fight for survival.Prediction: 14thCardiff CityA few surprise results against big teams have given Cardiff fans something positive to look back on from 2013 but a meddling owner and not enough wins mean that Cardiff are just two points and two places above the relegation zone. And with no manager at the moment, things look worrying for the Bluebirds.Prediction: 18thChelseaIn what has been a mixed year for the Blues there has been plenty to shout about at Stamford Bridge. The return of Mourinho coupled with some big money signings should mean that Chelsea would be miles ahead and hot favourites going into 2013 but too many dropped points have meant that they are actually in third.Prediction: 3rdCrystal PalaceA poor start eventually led to the sacking of manager Ian Dowie and although things have started to look up under the new leadership of Tony Pulis, they are still only a place above the relegation zone. Above Fulham purely based on goal difference.Prediction: 20thEvertonRenowned for a weak start and strong finish, the Toffees have got off to a blistering first half of the season and are currently in fourth. They seem to Carson Wentz Jersey have found a natural goal scorer in Romelu Lukaku but the way they are playing at the moment means that anyone in the team could score a goal.Prediction: 5thFulhamCurrently in the bottom three and having just lost 6-0 to Premier League newcomers Hull City, Fulhams prospects dont look bright heading into the new year. When Dimitar Berbatov returns from injury he will be the one that fans hope can fire them to safety.Prediction: 17thHull CityThe Tigers start to the season shocked everybody, holding their own against the big four and finishing the year in tenth. They will look to continue their good form into the new year but are well on their way to the target of ten wins that Steve Bruce set at the start of the season.Prediction: 11thLiverpoolLiverpool have been playing great football and Luis Suarez has been scoring for fun. They did however lose their last two games of the year against Chelsea and Manchester City meaning they finish 2013 in fifth.Prediction: 4thManchester CityMan City have been playing exciting attacking football so far this year, scoring tonnes of goals but also conceding quite a few. Only three teams conceded le s than three goals at the Etihad against City. They are currently second in the table, just one point behind leaders Arsenal.Prediction: 1stManchester UnitedAfter a dreadful start to the season that left many rival fans jokingly dubbing them relegation candidates they have since picked up the pace and are now up into sixth and back within three points of the top four.Prediction: 6thNewcastle UnitedThe Magpies got off to a flying start after a relegation threatened Darrick Forrest Jersey season last time around. With some great wins and good footballing performances they will be thrilled with their current position of eighth, just one position behind Manchester United.Prediction: 8thNorwich CityNorwich havent had the start they wouldve wanted to this season. They are fifteenth, three points off relegation and are facing a bit of turbulence: losing their two recent matches 7-0 and 5-1. Survival will be a positive outcome from this year for Camaron Cheeseman Jersey the Canaries.Prediction: 16thSouthamptonFans in general seem to be impre sed by Southamptons free flowing, stylish football. Theyve been playing well and looking like a threat in almost every game they play in. Currently in ninth but challenging the big names such as Tottenham and Man United, it looks to be a promising season for The Saints.Prediction: 9thStoke CityMark Hughes has attempted to change the philosophy at Stoke and it looks like its working. He has started to get the Potters pa sing the ball more and it has worked fairly effectively, leaving them looking at a comfortable mid table finish.Prediction: 12thSunderlandThe Black Cats had a bad start to this season and sacked manager Paulo Di Canio after just five games. They were bottom at the time and despite a run of improved results, are still floundering at the foot of the table. It will be a tough slog for them this year but they are starting to turn things around.Prediction: 15thSwansea CitySwansea are again playing good football this year and have become a Premier League regular. They look to be comfortable this season and should finish in mid table.Prediction: 10thTottenham HotspurA shaky few games led to the sacking of manager Andre Villas Boas but they seem to have steadied the ship after ma sive defeats to both Liverpool and Manchester City.Prediction: 7thWest Bromwich AlbionThey havent been scoring too many this year, winning only two games all season by a margin of more than one goal. They have still been picking up DeAndre Carter Jersey points however and look set for a decent finish.Prediction: 13thWest Ham UnitedWest Ham desperately need a striker. They are in the bottom three and dont have anyone in their squad who looks like they could fire the Hammers to safety. Worrying times for Sam Allardyces men.Prediction: 19thThose are my renewed predictions as we reach the halfway stage in the 2013-14 season. Happy New Year to everyone and I hope your team, whoever they are does well this year!

When fans tune into ESPN's "Monday Night Football", they'll be greeted by a pair of new faces ... sort of.Longtime Fox broadcasters Joe Buck and Troy Aikman swapped booths in the offseason, joining ESPN's flagship football program after 20 years with Kyzir White Jersey Fox.The dynamic duo, who combined to call six Super Bowls over the course of their tenure with the network, inked ma sive deals with the Worldwide Leader in Sports: per the , Buck will net between $60 million and $75 million over the course of his five-year deal. Aikman, meanwhile, will reel in Here's everything you need to know about Buck and Aikman's move to "Monday Night Football."MORE: || |Buck and Aikman were the latest in the NFL's broadcasting carousel to move on to pastures new. Aikman was the first to depart, inking a mammoth deal with ESPN that will surpa s Tony Romo's $17.5 million-per-year contract with CBS.Buck followed shortly thereafter. With RJ Barrett Jersey just a year left on his Fox deal, Buck who also called World Series games for the network was granted a release from his contract, allowing him to negotiate with ESPN. His deal will pay him more than the $10 million he was due to receive from Fox while also giving Buck license to produce select ESPN+ projects.To sweeten the deal for Buck, ESPN reportedly gave up a to Fox. Fox will now cover the Sept. 1 Penn State vs. Purdue primetime game as a result of Buck's move, per .IYER: ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro took an aggre sive approach to revamping the network's lead NFL program. ESPN will handle the broadcasts for 25 games by the year 2023. And Austin Blythe Jersey per Laremy Tunsil Jersey Marchand, the network believes its on the cusp of adding higher-profile games to its schedule.Buck and Aikman, then, were crucial gets. ESPN will broadcast the Super Bowl in 2027. In Buck and Aikman, the network has already secured its team for coverage of the big game.Buck and Aikman's departure left a gaping hole in Fox's football coverage. To fill that hole, the network looked within. , moved into the No. 1 slot for Fox. He'll (eventually) be joined by Tom Brady, who inked a with the network that will activate once he hangs up his playing cleats for good.MORE:In the meantime, Burkhardt will partner with former NFL tight end Greg Olsen on Fox Sports' "A-Team."Fox also had to find a replacement for Buck on MLB broadcasts, a decision of particularly crucial importance given the fact that the network owns the rights for two of the next three World Series. Enter Giovanni Rescigno Jersey Joe Davis, Fox baseball's lead announcer for much of the 2022 season. Davis called numerous games in the past for the network, including the final game of the 2020 NLCS.

The have been outscored 75-10 since jumping out to a surprising 17-0 halftime lead at Philadelphia in the season opener.Although the offense has ground to a halt, coach said Andre Szmyt Jersey Monday, via The Florida Times-Union, for versus the ."There's going to be some changes," Bradley added, per the team's Twitter feed. "If you're asking solely on the quarterback, . ... , 's our starter."Bradley told reporters Brian Piccolo Jersey that Henne has played well, but it's been a challenge to grade his performance with 14 sacks through two games.The ' offensive line has been a sieve thus far. A franchise that has been around for 82 Daniel Hardy Jersey years has never generated more sacks in a game Jon Alexander Jersey than they did with .Bradley and his offensive staff have to di sect the game film to determine how much of that is Henne's responsibility. If they reach the conclusion that the veteran isn't receiving NFL-caliber pa s protection, it doesn't make sense to risk the health of future franchise quarterback until the problem is fixed.The latest recaps every Sunday game from an , and Jason Peters Jersey considers what 's injury could mean for the .

The are set for John Hadl Jersey a season of change.After the departures of two franchise pillars in center and defensive tackle , the culture of the Philadelphia locker room will into the next phase of its existence.The Eagles have plenty of new young talent to help fill the holes left by their departing stars, having , , to his contract on Thursday.But beyond , quarterback Jalen Hurts told reporters on Thursday that he also tries to enter every year like a freshman or a rookie, ready to learn.I have the approach to every year of treating it like Im a freshman, like Im new to it, like Im a rookie, Hurts said.Hurts reasoning is simple: a lot changes in the NFL every year, and come training camp, its basically time to start anew, building relationships with the teammates that youll be doing battle with week after week Justin Herbert Jersey come the fall.Being diligent, being patient in everything that Im doing. That requires you to learn the individuals that youre going to be going out to bat with, Hurts said. See what theyre good at. See what theyre not. See where their head is, for better or worse. Just get to know them.Jalen Hurts on his role as a leader this season and how hes approaching it: Eliot Shorr-Parks (@EliotShorrParks) Michael Bandy Jersey Hurts approach should come as no surprise to anyone that has followed his journey to the NFL. After winning the starting job at Alabama only to lose it at halftime of the national championship game, Hurts had two Josh Harris Jersey more amazing college seasons thanks in large part to his ability to adapt.First, he spent an offseason competing for the starting job, then was diligent in his role as a back-up with the Crimson Tide, and was ready when his number was called in the SEC title game. The next year, , and immediately endeared himself to his new Natrone Means Jersey teammates with feats of strength in the weight room. He led the Sooners to a spot in the College Football Playoff, and finished second in the vote for the Heisman.While Hurts is far from an actual rookie, the mindset of being open and pushing to prove yourself time and time again has served him well so far. No reason to change it.The Eagles kick off their 2024 campaign with a trip to Brazil to take on the .

The have one more preseason game to play, this Saturday night against the Dallas Cowboys, and roster cutdown day arrives shortly after that.The team likely has a good sense of the way the 53-man roster is going to shake out, but some players are looking to put the final touches on a roster spot, something they Shaq Thompson Jersey probably weren't pegged for by many making predictions.This team will be built in the vision of Jim Harbaugh and he has a very consistent, yet unorthodox approach in certain areas. That will make some of these positional battles interesting, Sean Chandler Jersey but these players are on the verge of stealing a spot.Chargers players who could steal a roster spotSimi Fehoko, WRThe Chargers have been all over the place at wide receiver this offseason, and no one has talked much about Simi Fehoko. But in addition to having Alex Erickson Jersey a terrific summer, he's a tremendous a set on special teams.Jaret Patterson, RBJaret Patterson made a statement with this team early on this offseason and he has never let go of that momentum. J.K. Dobbins, Gus Edwards and Kimani Vidal are going to be on the team, but Patterson has quite likely pushed Sam Mills Jersey Isaiah Spiller off the roster.Tucker Fisk, TEThe Chargers just signed Tucker Fisk last week, but if the team is going to have four tight ends, he might be the last guy. He looked terrific as a blocker against the Rams and that is something Harbaugh values.Would his inclusion on the roster come at the expense of Donald Parham or Stone Smartt?Luis Perez, QBFrom not even being in the NFL two weeks ago to the No. 2 QB on a roster, that is the spot Luis Perez could find himself in after the Cowboys game as the arrow for Easton Stick is pointing straight south. Jeremy Chinn Jersey However, it's just as likely that the Chargers , such as Tyler Huntley or Taylor Heinicke.MORE CHARGERS CONTENT

PHOENIX -- owner Jeffrey Lurie spent a long time Tuesday trying not to say what appears to be the absolute truth in Philadelphia: Chip Kelly wanted then-general manager Howie Roseman out of the way in order to create the team in his vision. "It wasn't Howie," Lurie said. "I think it was much more Chip's requirement to have sort of a football guy that he was Caris LeVert Jersey comfortable with in terms of helping him day by day and minute by minute. We all recognize the value of, in organizations today, having someone that can manage the cap well, negotiate well, plan well and at the same time, evaluate well and be tied at the hip with the coach."So basically, Kelly didn't think Roseman was a "football guy?""That may have been the interpretation," Lurie said. "But I don't Rodions Kurucs Jersey think any of us really see it that way."A lot of other people do, of course. But the reality is, Lurie is not making a bad football move here. A coach needs personnel to filter into his system. His system, which was wildly succe sful at the college level, is unique. He needs to re-tool the scouting department and re-teach all of the team's evaluators on how to interview and select prospects.The problem is that Lurie isn't really guarding himself from what might happen if it all blows up, or if Kelly seeks more power, money or control in the future.The owner admitted on Tuesday that he did not place any safeguards into Kelly's deal along with his new decision-making power, which ultimately allows the former college star to return to a place where any program would pay top dollar to have him.Then, the would be left with all these unique ingredients with no Wilson Chandler Jersey chef to prepare them. They will have also lost , , and in the proce s."You think Reggie Perry Jersey it through very much," Lurie said. "Chip is bright, he's smart, he's obse sed with football. This man is all about winning and it doesn't matter to him the public perception of a trade or where he's coming from. He's all about football and making us better."Some other hits from Lurie: Lurie was asked about whether is actually his guy, or if this has something to do with the rampant speculation surrounding Marcus Mariota. He smiled and said: "We've got to keep the ratings going, don't we?" On Bradford, and his initial view of him coming out of college: "We thought he was the best young quarterback we'd seen probably since Spencer Dinwiddie Jersey coming out of college. Rookie of the Year his first year, outstanding. Pat Shurmur had him as an offensive coordinator and reconfirmed everything we'd heard about him in the draft proce s. He's an extraordinary competitor, incredibly accurate and needs to stay healthy."The latest Podcast and discu ses which star players were helped (and hurt) by free agency. Find more content on .

The made the first big coaching move of the 2023 season, firing head coach Josh McDaniels late Tuesday night after the team fell to 3-5.Las Vegas hosts the 2-6 in Week 9 (), with interim head coach Antonio Pierce making his debut against a franchise for which he played five seasons.The Raiders originally opened as 3.5-point favorites, but that line has shifted since the McDaniels news. Las Vegas is still favored Quentin Richardson Jersey to win the game, with the current spread sitting at Raiders -1.5.Which brings us to the big betting question. Does the change in coach present an opportunity for bettors to make money on Sunday?ADVERTISEMENT Let's dig into the data with the help of FOX Sports Research.So, how have interim coaches Malik Fitts Jersey performed in their first games? Since 2010, interims are 15-12 straight up but 16-11 against the spread in their debuts.Last season, three teams made in-season changes at head coach. Jeff Saturday was the only interim coach to lead his team to a win in his first game, upsetting the Raiders with the , but those teams went 2-1 against the spread. When the Raiders made Rich Bisaccia their interim coach in 2021, he led Las Vegas to an outright win as a 3.5-point underdog against the Broncos.Those numbers are why FOX Sports betting analyst Johnathan Motley Jersey likes the Raiders against the spread on Sunday against the Giants.Interim coaches haven't had as much succe s beyond their opening game, going 35-58 straight up over the last five years. Furthermore, Landry Shamet Jersey interim coaches are 46-46-1 against the spread in the previous five years and 64-75-1 against the spread over the last 10 years, with Bisaccia being the only interim coach to lead his team to the playoffs in the Super Bowl era.FOX Sports betting analyst doesn't see much changing for the Raiders, even with the coaching change."I'm sort of curious for the Antonio Pierce Raiders," Schwartz said. "But they're just not a very talented football team. It doesn't matter whose coaching them . The new coach, I don Kawhi Leonard Jersey 't think matters. They're just not very good."Sportsbooks agree with Schwartz's a se sment. The team currently has the 10th-best odds to finish with the league's worst record on FanDuel Sportsbook (+4000), their win total currently sits at 6.5, and their odds to make the playoffs are listed at +1200 on DraftKings Sportsbook.Follow along with FOX Sports for the latest news on the NFL and other sports.

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