Overview
- Josh Allen powered Buffalo past Tampa Bay 44-32 with three passing and three rushing touchdowns, reshaping perceptions ahead of Bills–Texans on Thursday.
- Denver edged Kansas City 22-19 on Will Lutz’s last-second field goal to extend the Broncos’ streak to eight and dent the Chiefs’ AFC West hopes.
- Opening numbers posted and moved quickly: Bills -3.5 at Texans and Chiefs -3.5 vs. Colts were among early marks, with Bucs–Rams at Rams -6.5 and a rising total near 50.
- Handicappers flagged 49ers -6.5 as a bet-now spot and advised waiting on Bills–Texans due to Houston QB C.J. Stroud’s concussion protocol status.
- Sportsbooks reported favorites went 9-4 straight-up but 5-8 against the spread, as Miami’s 16-13 OT win over Washington in Madrid and Buffalo’s shootout win drove volatile results.