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NFL Week 3 betting: 5 biggest storylines, including sliding Chargers and surging Vikings
Yahoo Sports • • general
Key Points:
- NFL betting lines after Week 2 were nearly even, with favorites at 16-15 against the spread and totals split almost equally between unders and overs, though the Rams and under hit Monday night.
- The Chargers have seen their betting line worsen significantly, falling from a 3-point underdog to a 7-point underdog against the Bills, reflecting poor early-season performance and diminished market confidence.
- The Vikings, undefeated at 2-0, are favored by 1.5 points on the road against the struggling Buccaneers and are viewed as serious playoff contenders, favored to win the NFC North on some sportsbooks.
- The Cowboys are underdogs by 3 points to the Ravens in their upcoming game in Brazil, with some concerns about the Maracanã Stadium turf conditions after recent rainfall, though the NFL remains unconcerned.
- Both the Bears and Commanders face quarterback injury issues, with Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels injured and uncertain for Week 3, potentially impacting betting lines as backups are considered less effective by several points.
