With the NFL trade deadline come and gone, multiple franchises added players to their roster for their potential postseason runs. Several teams addressed their biggest needs, especially at the wide receiver and defensive line positions.
Will those new players make an immediate impact on their teams? Whether they will or not, oddsmakers certainly factored some of these moves into their spreads for the NFL’s Week 10 action.
Cincinnati Bengals at Baltimore Ravens (-6.5) Thursday 8:15 p.m.
An AFC North battle between teams vying for second place kicks off this week’s action. The Cincinnati Bengals (4-5) have been up and down this season while Baltimore (6-3) has won six of their past seven contests.
New York Giants (-5.5) at Carolina Panthers Sunday 9:30 a.m.
Thankfully, you’re able to drink at 16 in Germany, the host site of the game between the New York Giants (2-7) and Carolina Panthers (2-7) this weekend. The Giants have lost four straight games while Carolina ended their losing streak on Sunday against the New Orleans Saints.
New England Patriots at Chicago Bears (-6.5) Sunday 1 p.m.
A rematch of the 1985 Super Bowl occurs Sunday when the New England Patriots (2-7) face off against the Chicago Bears (4-4). New England enters the contest having lost a close battle to the Tennessee Titans in overtime on Sunday while Chicago has dropped two straight games.
Buffalo Bills (-4.5) at Indianapolis Colts Sunday 1 p.m.
The Buffalo Bills (7-2) travel to the Midwest this week to square off with the Indianapolis Colts (4-5). Buffalo is one of the hottest teams in the NFL after winning four straight while the Colts have struggled in their past two contests.
Minnesota Vikings (-4.5) at Jacksonville Jaguars Sunday 1 p.m.
The Minnesota Vikings (6-2) get a reprieve from the cold with a trip south on Sunday, facing off against the Jacksonville Jaguars (2-7). Minnesota snapped their two-game losing streak with a win over the Colts; now, the Jags will look to do the same against the Vikings.
Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs (-8.5) Sunday 1 p.m.
An important AFC West battle occurs as the Denver Broncos (5-4) square off against the Kansas City Chiefs. Denver was squashed on Sunday by the Baltimore Ravens 41-10, putting an emphatic end to the team’s 5-1 run over their previous six contests. Kansas City remained the league’s only undefeated team through Week 9.
Atlanta Falcons (-3.5) at New Orleans Saints Sunday 1 p.m.
Two NFC South teams heading in opposite directions collide on Sunday when the Atlanta Falcons (6-3) take on the New Orleans Saints (2-7). Atlanta has won two straight games and is in control of the division while the Saints have dropped seven straight games and their head coach.
San Francisco 49ers (-5.5) at Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday 1 p.m.
Two teams needing wins to remain competitive in their respective divisional races collide when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-5) host the San Francisco 49ers (4-4). San Francisco has won two of its past three games while the Buccaneers have dropped three straight contests.
Pittsburgh Steelers at Washington Commanders (-3) Sunday 1 p.m.
The Pittsburgh Steelers (6-2) head east to face the Washington Commanders (7-2) in the game of the week that nobody forecasted heading into the season. Both Pittsburgh and Washington have won three straight games heading into this contest.
Tennessee Titans at Los Angeles Chargers (-7.5) Sunday 4:05 p.m.
The Los Angeles Chargers (5-3) will look to add to their two-game win streak when they host the Tennessee Titans (2-6) on Sunday. Tennessee earned their second victory of the season on Sunday in overtime by defeating the Patriots 20-17.
New York Jets at Arizona Cardinals (-1.5) Sunday 4:25 p.m.
The New York Jets (3-6) pulled off a stunning victory last Thursday, defeating the Texans after trailing in the first half. Can Rodgers do it again when the team travels to Arizona to face the Cardinals (5-4)?
Philadelphia Eagles (-7) at Dallas Cowboys Sunday 4:25 p.m.
The NFC East usually runs through either the Philadelphia Eagles (6-2) or the Dallas Cowboys (3-5). Philadelphia is holding up its end of the deal, winning their past four games. Dallas is mired in a three-game losing streak and faces life without Dak Prescott for multiple weeks.
Detroit Lions (-3.5) at Houston Texans Sunday 8:20 p.m.
Only the Chiefs have won more consecutive games than the Lions (7-1) this season as Detroit puts its six-game streak on the line against the Houston Texans (6-3) in this Sunday night primetime matchup.
Miami Dolphins at Los Angeles Rams (-2.5) Monday 8:15 p.m.
The Miami Dolphins (2-6) have shown little signs of life despite the return of Tua Tagovailoa. Now, Miami will look to snap its three-game losing streak against the suddenly hot Los Angeles Rams (4-4), winners of three straight games in this Monday Night Football matchup.
Bye Week: Green Bay Packers, Cleveland Browns, Las Vegas Raiders, Seattle Seahawks
