BUF @ DEN: BUF Win “The Broncos are slight 1.5-point home favorites, but the Bills have a strong case to pull off the upset.
The Bills’ defensive strengths (pass defense, red zone defense) match up well against the Broncos’ offensive weaknesses, suggesting a close, low-scoring affair.
However, the Broncos’ home-field advantage, their dominant run defense, and the Bills’ injuries at wide receiver create some upset potential for the home team.”
SF @ SEA: SF +7 “The Seahawks are likely to win this game, but the 7-point spread appears to be a bit inflated.
The loss of Kittle, Bosa, and Warner is a significant blow to the 49ers’ offense and defense, while the Seahawks appear to be relatively healthy.
The 49ers have the potential to pull off an outright upset, especially if they can limit turnovers and take advantage of their contrarian playmakers, but the Seahawks’ home-field advantage and defensive prowess make them the more likely winner.”
HOU @ NE: NE Win “The Texans are riding a 10-game winning streak and may be motivated to finally get over the hump against the Patriots in the playoffs.
While the Texans have the potential to pull off the upset, the Patriots’ overall roster depth and home-field advantage give them a slight edge to win this game.”
LAR @ CHI: CHI +3.5 “The Bears have the potential to pull off the upset at home, where their defense and late-game heroics could be the difference.
The spread value at +3.5 is appealing, as the Rams may struggle to pull away in the harsh conditions.
The data suggests a lower-scoring affair, with both teams likely to adopt a more methodical, run-heavy approach due to the expected cold and windy conditions at Soldier Field.”