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At the beginning of the season, there was speculation that the Kansas City Chiefs' dynasty could be in jeopardy.

Instead, the Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers were touted as the main threats.

But one team that was ignored in the preseason future market could be the team that ultimately ends Kansas City’s reign.

The Indianapolis Colts are fighting for the top seed in the AFC.

Meanwhile, the Chiefs have been fighting to stay in the AFC wild card race.

On Sunday, Kansas City hosts Indianapolis with playoff implications on the line.

As one of the biggest games of the weekend between two power brands, betting activity will be significant. Get the latest NFL Week 12 news, check out the current betting lines for the games, and don’t miss all with the best odds at BookMaker! ... 

One of the most underrated success stories in pro sports is the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

It would surprise gamblers to learn that the Bucs have made the playoffs in five consecutive seasons.

The Bucs are in position to win their sixth consecutive NFC South Division title.

Equally important is the career resurrection of quarterback Baker Mayfield.

Mayfield arrived as damaged goods but is now one of the most valuable assets for wagering action.

On Sunday night, the Bucs will face the Rams in Los Angeles.

The NBC Sunday Night game is loaded with playoff implications.

With two top contenders and quarterbacks matched up on NBC Sunday Night, there will be a stampede at the betting window for action. Get the latest NFL Week 12 news, check out the current betting lines for the games, and don’t miss Sunday Night Football action, all with the best odds at BookMaker! ... 

Two of the biggest surprise teams of the 2025 NFL season will clash on Monday Night.

The Carolina Panthers entered the season as one of the least respected teams in pro sports.

But as the drive to the 2025 NFL Playoffs begins, the Panthers are in the thick of the race.

Although Bryce Young has remained inconsistent at quarterback, the Panthers' defense has saved the season.

Meanwhile, the San Francisco 49ers are in the race with backup... 

Once upon a time, the Las Vegas Raiders and Dallas Cowboys were two of the winningest and model franchises in professional sports.The Raiders were the winningest team in pro sports from the mid-1960s through the early 1990s.Meanwhile, the Cowboys revolutionized how a football franchise was run and won five Super Bowls from 1971 through 1995.Concurrently, these days, the two former iconic brands are among the worst-run franchises in sports.In a Monday matchup Raiders will host the Cowboys.Despite... 

At the start of the season, the Philadelphia Eagles and Detroit Lions dominated much of the NFC futures market.So far, both teams are in the hunt and in the black with the NFL betting odds.The Lions had to replace both coordinators after their 2024 playoff flop. But head coach Dan Campbell has proven to be the perfect fit in the Motor City to maintain standards.The Eagles have become the NFL's most innovative, adaptive, and model franchise.The NFC is loaded with quality teams and legitimate cont... 

Since 2016, the AFC West Division has been the Chiefs' exclusive territory. However, the Chiefs are likely going to have to settle for a wild card playoff spot.The Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers are leading the division, and the Chiefs have not had the consistency to stay at the top.At the onset of the preseason future market, Denver and the Chargers were seen by the betting public as serious threats to the Kansas City dynasty.On Sunday, the Broncos host the Chiefs with an opportunity f... 

At the beginning of the week is the renewal of a rivalry that dates back to 1960 and the founding of the American Football League.The New England Patriots and New York Jets have shared the same division since they entered the league.Additionally, it is the tale of two head coaches in charge of their old teams.Mike Vrabel is transforming the New England Patriots into the top team in the AFC East and a serious playoff contender.Vrabel's first year is proving that the Tennessee Titans were wrong to... 

At the beginning of the season, a 2025 NFC Championship Game matchup between the Green Bay Packers and Philadelphia Eagles was considered highly likely.So far, the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles look capable of a repeat.On the other hand, the Packers are winning ugly while not consistently covering the point spread.Green Bay is in an intense fight with the Detroit Lions for the NFC North lead.In comparison, the Eagles are dominating the weak NFC East. On Monday Night Football,... 

Early in the season, the Pittsburgh Steelers became the default choice to win the AFC North.Now that is not because the Steelers are the best team. It is because the Cincinnati Bengals lost Joe Burrow, and injuries ravaged the Baltimore Ravens.While Cincinnati looks to be out, the Ravens are showing the potential of making a strong run in the season’s second half.Meanwhile, Pittsburgh is revealing itself to be a mediocre pretender, even with Aaron Rodgers. But last week’s surprise win over India... 

Previously this season, the San Francisco 49ers won a 26-23 overtime thriller on the road against the Los Angeles Rams.Since that result, the Rams, 49ers, and Seattle Seahawks have emerged as the top three teams in the NFC West.San Francisco has been forced to navigate the continued injury status of quarterbacks Mac Jones and Brock Purdy.Meanwhile, veteran Matthew Stafford has been able to stay in the Rams lineup effectively.On Sunday afternoon, the 49ers host the revenge-seeking Rams in one of ... 

At the beginning, Pete Carroll was touted as a savior for the Las Vegas Raiders when he arrived in Sin City. Carroll, 74, has a strong resume. But there was a reason that the Seattle Seahawks kicked him upstairs two years ago.Carroll brought his old Seattle QB, Geno Smith, along. But Smith has been showing his age at 35 and has not been an asset.On Thursday, things will get tougher for Carroll as his Raiders visit the Denver Broncos.Denver is threatening the Kansas City Chiefs’ AFC West dynasty.... 

As the Arizona Cardinals’ season continues to implode, there is a moment that gamblers will point to as the moment when the tide turned.When Emari Demercado was going in for a 72-yard touchdown run, he carelessly dropped the ball just shy of paydirt.Following the careless, selfish, costly blunder, Arizona head coach Jonathan Gannon got a little physical with Demercado on the sidelines and was fined $100,000.At that moment, the coach was emasculated, and Demercado was excused for the inexcusable.... 

There is a theory in sports gambling that has proven to be an important factor to consider. The Stock Market Theory is based on teams that went too far, good or bad, in the previous season.Thus, the theory posits that such extreme changes are unsustainable over consecutive seasons, as evidenced by the NFL odds.The Washington Commanders are going through a stock market correction in 2025.Washington stunned gamblers by making the 2024 NFC championship game. Now, the Commanders are fighting for the... 

The Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs have an ancient rivalry that dates back to the founding of the American Football League in 1960. They even played in the 1966 AFL Championship Game for the right to play in Super Bowl I.Since 2021, the rivalry has reached a new peak. The Bills and Chiefs have met in the playoffs four times, with Kansas City winning and covering each time.Thus, Buffalo and the Bills Mafia hate the Chiefs with extra venom. On Sunday, the two powers will clash again for seed... 

At the beginning of the 2025 campaign, the Baltimore Ravens were the leading betting choice on the future market pick to win the AFC.In Week 1, Baltimore seemed to be fulfilling that prophecy when they were leading the Buffalo Bills late in the 4th quarter. However, the NBC Sunday Night Football audience witnessed the visiting Ravens collapse in a loss that would set the tone for a season that is now close to being lost.On Thursday night, the Ravens will visit the Miami Dolphins, another team th... 

So far this season, the Kansas City Chiefs and Washington Commanders have sent gamblers mixed messages. Previously, the Commanders were a laughingstock until they made the 2024 NFC Championship Game.Since then, gamblers and opponents have taken Washington far more seriously.But a Washington loss at Dallas has turned off many fans and gamblers.Meanwhile, the Chiefs vowed to embark on a redemption tour after their Super Bowl humiliation at the hands of the Philadelphia Eagles.Problematic is the la... 

One of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history will face the organization where he made his name. Aaron Rodgers ranks with Bart Starr and Brett Favre as Green Bay QB GOATs.Now Rodgers is leading the Pittsburgh Steelers in a run for the AFC North title. Rodgers will face his former team in Pittsburgh on NBC's Sunday Night Football.Due to the historic team brands, large following, and the Rodgers drama, this game will draw huge interest.Additionally, there will be plenty of activity on both sides... 

At the beginning of the season, the Dallas Cowboys made a massive trade, which was perceived as a white flag.Dallas sent Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers in exchange for several promising prospects. Some gamblers and observers compared it to the 1989 Herschel Walker trade, forever known as “The Great Train Robbery.”Time will tell regarding that. However, the present is not very good for the Cowboys. Dallas has a defense that often stops nothing.But a win over Washington has fans and gamble... 

At the beginning of the season, there was future market speculation about a change in the AFC West.Many gamblers believe that the Kansas City Chiefs' dynasty is over in the AFC West. However, the Chiefs are starting to make their case yet again.The Los Angeles Chargers received considerable support as the team that could unseat the Chiefs. With head coach Jim Harbaugh and quarterback Justin Herbert, the tools are there for a challenge.But a recent LA slide has gamblers and fans frustrated.Also w... 

When Baker Mayfield arrived at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, he was a discredited castoff QB. Additionally, Mayfield was derided as one of the biggest draft busts in NFL history. But after bouncing around with multiple teams, Mayfield found maturity and a home with the Bucs. In fact, Mayfield is coming off two Pro Bowl and playoff seasons. Mayfield and the Bucs are well-positioned to make the NFC playoffs again. On Monday night, the Bucs get a major test at the Detroit Lions in a potential playoff preview. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are rapidly gaining respect with gamblers for their consistent success. At the same time, the Detroit Lions remain a top-rated NFL contender. This matchup will draw massive betting activity as the Monday Night feature game on ABC. Explore the latest Week 7 NFL betting lines and predictions for Monday Night Football. ... 

When Mac Jones arrived to be a backup QB with the San Francisco 49ers, nobody paid much attention. Originally, Jones was expected to be drafted by the 49ers in 2021. Instead, San Francisco took Trey Lance and ended up with Brock Purdy as the starter. Because Lance was injured and Purdy became a Pro Bowl starter. But when Purdy was lost to injury, Jones shone as his replacement. Now the 49ers have a QB controversy. Meanwhile, the Atlanta Falcons have given Michael Pennix Jr a shot as the starting QB over Kirk Cousins. San Francisco is one of the most popular brands on the NFL board, while Atlanta is catching the attention of everyone for their surprisingly good start. Add in NBC Sunday Night Football and you have a strong wagering draw. Explore the latest Week 7 NFL betting lines and predictions for Sunday Night Football. ... 

At the onset of the season, the Minnesota Vikings were seen as a team on the rise, with JJ McCarthy poised to become the starting quarterback.Instead, McCarthy was knocked out within two games and is out (check status) while backup QB Carson Wentz is questionable.Minnesota is in the NFC playoff hunt, but with plenty of questions from squares.On Sunday, the Vikings host the Philadelphia Eagles.Following their shocking home loss to the Denver Broncos, the Eagles flopped again against the lowly New... 

At the beginning of the season, the Cincinnati Bengals made a significant investment in a potential Super Bowl run.The notoriously cheap Cincinnati organization paid for top talent and expected to beat the future market odds.However, Cincinnati has been decimated by injuries and faces a lost season.Quarterback Joe Burrow is out, probably for the year, and with that, the Bengals' playoff hopes are crushed.On Thursday, the Bengals will host the Pittsburgh Steelers, who are something of a default f... 

So far, it has been a difficult challenge to get a read on the Washington Commanders and the Chicago Bears. Much of that has to do with their quarterbacks.So far, Jayden Daniels of the Commanders is successfully trying to avoid a sophomore slump.Caleb Williams of the Bears often seems more concerned with this nail polish than with football.Both quarterbacks and their teams have shown enough flashes to believe the playoffs are possible.On Monday night, the Bears will visit the Commanders in a gam... 

Previously, for the past couple of seasons, the Detroit Lions and Kansas City Chiefs were considered as a potential Super Bowl matchup.This year, the Chiefs’ slow start has fans and gamblers doubting their Super Bowl viability. But the Chiefs remain one of the most resilient teams for wagering action. Just when you count out the Chiefs, that is when they are most dangerous.On Sunday night, the Chiefs will host the Lions. Last week, the Chiefs jumped out to a 14-0 lead at Jacksonville, only to lo...