Overview
- Cincinnati expects Joe Burrow to play in the nightcap after a Week 2 toe injury, but the Bengals will be without wideout Tee Higgins due to a concussion.
- Baltimore enters on a five-game winning streak powered by an improved defense that has held six straight opponents under 20 points.
- In the opener, Green Bay and Detroit face QBs who decline sharply under pressure, with Aidan Hutchinson among the league leaders in generating it.
- Detroit’s offense leans on Jahmyr Gibbs, whose 219 rushing yards and two touchdowns last week underscored his central role heading into Thursday.
- Fantasy analysts project a strong outing for Patrick Mahomes against a struggling Dallas pass defense, and entertainment picks highlight anytime-TD bets for Amon-Ra St. Brown, Kareem Hunt and Mark Andrews.