A few things that came out of yesterday\u2019s full slate of NFL games, that caught my eye, and will no doubt catch the attention of bettors.<\/p>\n
The Chicago Bears under Caleb Williams look terrifying offensively, after their 59-37 blowout win over the Carolina Panthers. Six rushing touchdowns, 552 total yards, 291 rushing yards \u2013 sportsbooks may have underestimated how good Chicago\u2019s offence would be, and yesterday\u2019s game could force them to adjust their numbers.<\/p>\n
The New York Giants under John Harbaugh might be better than we all thought. Their 28-20 win over the Dallas Cowboys last night was no fluke. Jaxson Dart was excellent \u2013 23-of-29, 230 yards passing, three TDs, no interceptions.<\/p>\n
Then I\u2019m looking at the warning shots on the NFC front \u2013 they are worried in Green Bay, for example, following Minnesota\u2019s 39-22 comeback win over the Packers. That was after Carson Wentz replaced Kyler Murray at quarterback. Murray left with a concussion. Wentz threw three touchdown passes.<\/p>\n
Tonight\u2019s Monday Night Football Game features the Denver Broncos in Kansas City to take on the Chiefs, with kickoff scheduled for 8:15 p.m. EST.<\/p>\n
The biggest storyline is Patrick Mahomes\u2019 health. The Chiefs\u2019 quarterback is making his first start since tearing his ACL and LCL in his left knee nine months ago.<\/p>\n
He didn\u2019t play in the preseason, and the Broncos had 68 sacks last year, leading the NFL. Chiefs left tackle Josh Simmons is out with a back injury, which couldn\u2019t have come at a worse time.<\/p>\n
Mahomes\u2019 mobility issues are the biggest storyline bettors will focus on tonight.<\/p>\n
Over on the Denver side, quarterback Bo Nix is also returning from an injury, while the team has surrounded him with some new tools at the receiver position, led by Jaylen Waddle, whose speed downfield could open up one-on-one opportunities for the other receivers.<\/p>\n
Then there\u2019s the debut of Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III, up against the Denver defensive front, since the Chiefs will have more incentive to run the ball with Mahomes\u2019 situation. How Walker factors into first-down plays will be key \u2013 if Denver can create second-and-nine and third-and-seven situations, that could tilt the game in their direction.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"editor_block","content":"