December 31, 2023; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) before the game against the Carolina Panthers at EverBank Stadium. credit: Morgan Tencza-USA TODAY Sports We finish Week 3 with a Monday night header, so it’s a great night for those with two televisions in the main room. The Buffalo Bills are the highlight team and are looking to improve to 3-0.
There are winless teams in every game. The Jacksonville Jaguars are trying to avoid an 0-3 hole when they visit the Bills. The Cincinnati Bengals are also looking for their first win when they host the Washington Commanders.
Buffalo’s offense isn’t as pass-reliant, but no one misses former star wideout Stefon Diggs. Cincinnati is used to its predicament, having started 0-2 in five of the past six seasons. In 2022, they recovered to reach the AFC Championship Game.
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WHEN IS TREVOR LAWRENCE LEAVING?
Trevor Lawrence expected big things when the Jacksonville Jaguars selected him with the No. 1 overall pick in 2021. His second season was solid, but he regressed last season, and his play is the main reason why the Jaguars are sputtering this season.
Lawrence received a five-year, $275 million extension in the offseason, but has not played like an elite quarterback. He completed just 51 percent of his passes, and Jacksonville ranked 27th in scoring at 15 points per game.
The Bills are 2-0 and clicking despite star quarterback Josh Allen throwing just 42 total passes in the two contests. Allen has thrown three touchdown passes while helping Buffalo rank third in the NFL in offense at 32.5 points per game.
The biggest task for Allen is avoiding Jacksonville star Josh Hines-Allen, who used to be … Josh Allen. In 2021, Jacksonville upset the Bills 9-6, and Hines-Allen had an interception, a fumble recovery by Allen, and a sack.
Bills -5.5 spread, -110 (DraftKings)
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BREAKOUT TIME FOR BENGAL
The Bengals were upset by the New England Patriots in Week 1 and lost to the Kansas City Chiefs on a last-second field goal last week. Now Cincinnati is trying to climb out of the hole, and has a gift schedule in Week 4 – the Carolina Panthers – to reach the .500 mark.
One good development was receiver Tee Higgins making his season debut after being sidelined with a hamstring injury. It also means fewer double teams for Ja’Marr Chase and another top target for center fielder Joe Burrow on the radar.
Washington will look to control this contest on the ground as impressive churning out 176.5 meters rushing per game with Brian Robinson (173 meters) for a good start. Freshman Jayden Daniels has added 132 on the ground and completed a stellar 75.5 percent of his passes but has also been sacked seven times.
Veteran linebacker Bobby Wagner (19 tackles, four for loss) fit in on defense while playing for coach Dan Quinn, a former defensive coordinator with the Seattle Seahawks. Expect the Commander in this game to end even if Cincinnati escapes with victory.
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Prop bets abound with two games on tap
Allen (228.5, -113) only passed for 371 yards in two games despite completing 73.8 percent of his passes. Is it time for a big outing? James Cook (61.5, -113) has rushed for 149 yards and has 15 carries per game.
Lawrence (222.5, -113) has thrown for 382 yards but should come closer to his career completion percentage (63.4) to be the right buy. Former Buffalo wideout Gabriel Davis (38.5, -113) could be a worthy pick, as he leads targets with just three catches.
Burrow (261.5, -113) has 422 yards, and the return of Higgins should bolster production. Chase (80.5, -113) will have more opportunities to loosen up, while Higgins (44.5, -113) should be fine if the rust dies off.
Daniels (195.5, -113) is a wild card in the first game of Monday Night Football. If Washington can control the ball, Robinson (53.5, -113) could be in line for another solid game.
Trevor Lawrence at 222.5 passing yards, -113 (FanDuel)
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