Overview
- SportsLine’s 10,000-simulation model projects Green Bay to cover +10.5 at Minnesota despite the Packers being locked into the No. 7 seed and resting some starters, including an injured Jordan Love.
- The model also favors Tennessee to cover against Jacksonville with the spread around Jaguars -13.5, forecasting a Jaguars win by double digits while giving the Titans a better than 50% chance to beat the number.
- Yahoo/Covers’ underdog column highlights 49ers +1.5, Titans +13, and Giants +5.5 as its best bets, citing immediate information and motivation angles as decisive factors.
- Jacksonville’s hefty spread near 13 to 13.5 points reflects its seeding upside, with recent form and incentive helping drive one of the week’s largest lines.
- Late signals influencing markets include Green Bay’s plan to sit key players, Titans interim coach Mike McCoy emphasizing the Week 18 opportunity, and Dak Prescott saying he intends to suit up for Dallas despite limited stakes.