Two handicappers made Cleveland their best bet, and the Westgate SuperBook reported sharp action on the Browns. Plus, other sharp NFL and college plays.
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Upsets by the Texans over the Jaguars, Colts over the Ravens and Cardinals over the Cowboys eliminated $3.4 million worth of Circa Survivor entries (3,443).
Trailing 30-20 with four seconds left Sunday against the 49ers, Rams coach Sean McVay decided to attempt a field goal, which was good and covered a 7½-point spread.
In a baffling decision that dealt a bad beat to Niners bettors and gave many Rams bettors a backdoor cover, Los Angeles kicked a 38-yard field goal as time expired in its 30-23 loss.
There are overreactions every week in the NFL. But with the possible exception of the San Francisco 49ers, no team is as good or bad as it looked in Week 1.
Actor Mark Wahlberg was at the grand opening of Yahoo Sportsbook powered by William Hill at The Venetian on Sunday for Week 1 of the NFL season.
Six pro sports gamblers, oddsmakers and analysts — including three Las Vegas contest winners — gave advice on football betting and NFL handicapping contests.