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With sharp, unfiltered takes on football and everyday life, Kylie Kelce, wife of former Philadelphia Eagles<\/a> center Jason Kelce, has carved out her lane by keeping things relatable and community-focused. What she’s not exactly known for is \u201cred-carpet glamour,\u201d because sports gear and casual fits are her go-to attire rather than a designer dress.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So when a fan-made clip on TikTok started circulating that stacked her up against other NFL wives who supposedly “turn heads” on red carpets – with Kylie shown in her usual sporty wardrobe – she wasn’t ready to let this one slide. On her Not Gonna Lie podcast, she reacted to the viral clip that gained 11.4 million views. Per Kylie, it was \u201cdumb\u201d.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhat rage bait do you have for me this week? Oh, oh, this, this old thing? Got it. It’s a TikTok, and the text on screen says, ‘ Everyone’s wives look like supermodels, except one, okay?\u2019\u201d Kylie Kelce said<\/a>. \u201cIt’s lots of athletes with their spouses, and they look stunning, and everyone is dressed to the nines, and then they end with me, specifically me in a T-shirt and an athletic skirt tossing Jell-O shots.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She concluded her honest opinion, saying, \u201cSo no, you’re not gonna catch me on a red carpet because I’m late. This is a weird TikTok. It’s weird, and I don’t like it. Cut that out.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The clip, uploaded by a fan, opens with New York Giants<\/a> QB Jaxson Dart and his girlfriend Marissa Ayers on a red carpet, then moves to Dak Prescott and his ex-fianc\u00e9e Sarah Jane Ramos, before cycling through other NFL stars and their partners. The clip was edited with the text \u201cEveryone\u2019s wives look like supermodels except one\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That \u201cexcept one\u201d was Kylie Kelce. The viral video featured her \u201cJell-O shot\u201d clip where she was seen enthusiastically serving crows at a charity event for the Eagles Autism Foundation at the Jersey Shore. Kylie’s casual style is nothing new – she’s been spotted in denim shorts and a T-shirt before. Back in 2025, she accepted that \u201cneither of us [Jason Kelce and Kylie Kelce] are very stylish,\u201d as she confessed to her guest Chelsea Handler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, this time the question was on comparison.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAlso, why are we trying to compare? Cut that out. First of all, you can’t find a clip of me on a red carpet because you know where I’m not gonna end up? On a red carpet, okay?\u00a0 I don’t get fancy,\u201d she said on her podcast this week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nevertheless, former collegiate field hockey player Kylie has red-carpet appearances that prove she’s a \u201chead-turner,\u201d like the spouses of other NFL stars. At the time of Kelce Documentary <\/em>World Premiere in September 2023, she was spotted in a silky gold midi skirt.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In February 2024, she made her first-ever fashion runway appearance at Milan Fashion Week, where she wore a gray velvet double-breasted pantsuit. At the 30th Annual Webby Awards in May 2026, she accepted Podcast of the Year in an ivory Gabriela Hearst power suit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whatever the algorithm decides to make viral next, Kylie’s already shown she’ll clap back with the same energy she brings to a Jell-O shot table. Glamorous or not, she’s not changing her uniform for anyone’s TikTok edit.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

With sharp, unfiltered takes on football and everyday life, Kylie Kelce, wife of former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce, has carved out her lane by keeping things relatable and community-focused. 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Her dominance remains etched across the Lady Tigers’ record book, where she stands as LSU\u2019s all-time leader in total rebounds (1,570), offensive boards (521), blocked shots (321), true shooting percentage (59.4%), free-throw attempts (822), and games played (144).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fowles, a Miami native, now stands among an elite group of just eight LSU players and coaches enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, having been inducted into the LSU Hall of Fame in 2015.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Two years later, in 2017, LSU raised her No. 34 jersey to the rafters of the Pete Maravich Assembly Center, placing her alongside Augustus as one of the only women\u2019s basketball players to receive the honor in program history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fowles successful college career paved the way for her success in the WNBA in the following years, where she put together a decorated 16-year career split between Chicago Sky and the Minnesota Lynx.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following her arrival in Minnesota in 2015, Fowles powered the Lynx to WNBA titles in 2015 and 2017, claiming Finals MVP honors in both championship runs. 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But no one expected them to slash purses by more than 60%. Rumors suggest that LIV Golf may be heading toward a version of itself that looks very different from the league that first shook up professional golf. After years of eye-catching purses, huge player commitments, and an aggressive expansion strategy, the circuit is now facing the financial consequences of a major restructuring. Details reportedly being shared with players suggest that the next chapter could involve painful changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>“From multiple sources LIV 2.0 schedule and purses has been shared with some players. 10 total events. 5 events with 5.5 million dollar purse. 5 events with 9.5 million dollar purse,” <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/acaseofthegolf1\/status\/2100582100134994097\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Monday Q Info shared in an X post<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That would put the reported regular-season purse pool at approximately $75 million across the 10 tournaments. 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In two weeks of action, Pollock has been targeted 12 times, allowing five receptions and breaking up four passes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-quincy-rhodes-jr-edge-arkansas\">Quincy Rhodes Jr., EDGE, Arkansas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-4931486\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.essentiallysports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/imago1067930746.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4931486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.essentiallysports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/imago1067930746.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/image-cdn.essentiallysports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/imago1067930746-472x315.jpg 472w, https:\/\/image-cdn.essentiallysports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/imago1067930746-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/image-cdn.essentiallysports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/imago1067930746-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/image-cdn.essentiallysports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/imago1067930746-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/image-cdn.essentiallysports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/imago1067930746-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/image-cdn.essentiallysports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/imago1067930746-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">October 18, 2025: Arkansas defensive lineman Quincy Rhodes Jr. 97 comes off the edge. 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But he faces No. 2 Georgia this weekend, and while Arkansas likely won’t win, Rhodes has a chance to turn some heads with a strong performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-jelani-thurman-te-north-carolina\">Jelani Thurman, TE, North Carolina<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-4949291\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2061\" height=\"1374\" src=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.essentiallysports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/imago1066393430.jpg.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4949291\" srcset=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.essentiallysports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/imago1066393430.jpg.jpeg 2061w, https:\/\/image-cdn.essentiallysports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/imago1066393430.jpg-473x315.jpeg 473w, https:\/\/image-cdn.essentiallysports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/imago1066393430.jpg-1080x720.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/image-cdn.essentiallysports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/imago1066393430.jpg-225x150.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/image-cdn.essentiallysports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/imago1066393430.jpg-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/image-cdn.essentiallysports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/imago1066393430.jpg-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/image-cdn.essentiallysports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/imago1066393430.jpg-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2061px) 100vw, 2061px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">September 13, 2025, Columbus, Ohio, U.S: Ohio State Buckeyes tight end Jelani Thurman 15 catches a pass behind Ohio Bobcats safety Jalen Thomeson 22 during the game between the Ohio Bobcats and the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio. Columbus U.S – ZUMAs304 20250913_zaf_s304_043 Copyright: xScottxStuartx<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Jelani Thurman has everything you want out of a modern-day tight end. The size at 6-foot-6 and 245 pounds, route-running ability, and the athleticism to turn up the field. It’s been a strong start to the 2026 season for Thurman, with eight receptions for 165 yards and one touchdown. <span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">He matches up against Clemson this weekend, and another strong performance against the likes of Clemson linebacker Sammy Brown and, on some snaps, Clemson corner Ashton Hampton, and Thurman can skyrocket up the boards.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thurman transferred to North Carolina after three seasons at Ohio State and played in all 16 games during the 2024 National Championship run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-caleb-woodson-lb-alabama\">Caleb Woodson, LB, Alabama<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes all you need is the right scheme to thrive in. That’s exactly what Alabama linebacker Caleb Woodson is thinking. Against Kentucky last weekend, Woodson had 12 total tackles and was flying across the field at 6-foot-3 and 240 pounds. He showed his violence as a blitzer, filled the run, and chased plays across the field to make tackles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Woodson transferred in from Virginia Tech, and under Alabama defensive coordinator Kane Wommack, he’s thrived. Wommack runs an aggressive scheme at times that allows Woodson to work downhill and attack blockers, which he thrives at. He’s one to have your eyes on when No. 10 Alabama takes on Florida State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-isaac-brown-rb-louisville\">Isaac Brown, RB, Louisville<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Isaac Brown came into this season as my RB4, and while he hasn’t moved from that spot, he hasn’t had that dominant game you want to see from a back just yet. In two games, Brown has 29 attempts for 97 yards and no touchdowns. Running lanes have been hard to come by for Brown, but he’s still flashed the elusive type of athlete he can be while carrying the ball.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Viewing Brown over the summer, he was likely a No. 2 back in an NFL offense, and that still feels right for Brown through two games in 2026. A good game against No. 16 SMU could change that opinion if Brown is able to find some running lanes and take over the matchup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-lanorris-sellers-qb-south-carolina\">LaNorris Sellers, QB, South Carolina<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-4293617\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"7182\" height=\"4787\" src=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.essentiallysports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/imago1066719973.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4293617\" srcset=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.essentiallysports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/imago1066719973.jpg 7182w, https:\/\/image-cdn.essentiallysports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/imago1066719973-473x315.jpg 473w, https:\/\/image-cdn.essentiallysports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/imago1066719973-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/image-cdn.essentiallysports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/imago1066719973-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/image-cdn.essentiallysports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/imago1066719973-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/image-cdn.essentiallysports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/imago1066719973-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 7182px) 100vw, 7182px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">NCAA, College League, USA Football: South Carolina at Missouri Sep 20, 2025 Columbia, Missouri, USA South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback LaNorris Sellers 16 throws a pass against the Missouri Tigers during the first half of the game at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. 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South Carolina hosts Mississippi State this weekend and will face an exciting quarterback in Kamario Taylor, who has high stock for the 2028 NFL Draft. If Sellers can outplay him, his stock will no doubt go up.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Another weekend of exciting college football matchups is upon us, which means it’s time to take a look at which prospects I have highlighted for Week 3.  Draft stocks are taking shape, and opinions are forming on prospects. 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The two-time major champion and long-time Razorbacks supporter posted a message on Facebook on September 18, 2026. Claire Rogers, a golf content creator for Skratch and TGL, later shared it on X. Daly called out fans who are planning to skip games as a form of protest. His point was simple: empty seats could mean less money for the program and for NIL. He wants fans to fill the stadium and the luxury boxes because he believes that support can help Arkansas compete for players.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI’m really upset that anyone or any of our Hog Fans would protest coming to any of our Hog football games I\u2019m so mad I love our Hogs,\u201d Daly wrote. \u201cI’ll support our coaches and players til I die and yall who protest coming is not smart the more we fill our seats and boxes the more money we have for NIL so plz stop this I’m a die hard Razorback and always will be I’m ashamed of whoever is doing this.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/kclairerogers\/status\/2100683209197449331?s=20\">He ended with another strong message<\/a>: \u201cPLZ SUPPORT OUR HOGS AND COME TO GAME YALL OUR PLAYERS NEED US MORE NOW THAN EVER NEVER GIVE UP WPS.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But the frustration from some Arkansas fans is easy to understand. The Razorbacks are 1-1 to start the 2026 season. They beat North Alabama 31-14 in new head coach Ryan Silverfield\u2019s debut before suffering a 43-10 loss to No. 20 Utah on September 12.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That loss came just before Arkansas\u2019 SEC opener against No. 2 Georgia, making the situation even more tense. According to a September 16 report from Fox 16, two protests were planned by Arkansas fans. The first, called \u201cEmpty Out the Stadium,\u201d asks fans to skip Saturday\u2019s game. Some fans said they would not return until athletic director Hunter Yurachek is fired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The second protest, called \u201cSack Saturday,\u201d asks fans who attend the game to wear brown paper bags over their heads. Arkansas fan Henry Kramer told Fox 16 that he had planned to attend the game before the loss to Utah changed his mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI was planning on going up this Saturday, but you know, I might just go get some food and hang out with my friends and not go to the game,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another fan, identified as Lisa, said she was thinking about stopping her financial donations to the program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIf you hit somebody in their pocketbook, it gets their attention,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is also a financial side to Daly\u2019s NIL argument. A September 16 report citing The Athletic estimated that Arkansas\u2019 2026 football roster budget is between $22 million and $25 million, which would be the lowest figure in the SEC compared with a conference average of around $33 million to $38 million. Those numbers are estimates, not official figures, since college football roster spending can be difficult to verify.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Still, the reported gap helps explain why Daly is asking fans to keep showing up and supporting the program. Utah, the team that beat Arkansas by 33 points, reportedly spent between $18 million and $22 million on its roster, less than Arkansas\u2019 reported budget, yet Utah still dominated the Razorbacks on the field. Daly\u2019s main point is that fans coming to games and spending money can help bring in more NIL funding, and that staying away could make it harder for Arkansas to improve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Saturday\u2019s game adds even more pressure. Georgia enters Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville ranked No. 2 in the country with a 2-0 record. The Bulldogs are coming off a 70-20 win over Western Kentucky. The game is set to start at 11 a.m. CT on September 19. 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You’re never going to be perfect in sports betting, but my goal is to go 3-2 or better every week and stay above .500 for the season, and I did a pretty good job of that in Week 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.essentiallysports.com\/nfl-active-news-five-nfl-spreads-to-bet-on-in-week-one\/\">Here were my picks from last week<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Saints (+7) at Lions \u2705<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bears (-2.5) at Panthers \u2705<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Packers at Vikings (-1.5) \u2705<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cowboys (-2.5) at Giants \u274c<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Broncos (+2.5) at Chiefs \u274c<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2026 Season Record: <\/strong>3-2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It wasn’t a perfect week, but as I said, any time you can go positive in betting, it’s a good week. Didn’t make a huge profit, but hey, as long as I don’t lose money, I’m happy. Now it’s time to make some more in Week 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are five Week 2 spreads that you can take advantage of this week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Note: Odds are subject to change, so keep an eye out for that if you decide to tail my picks.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pittsburgh-steelers-at-new-england-patriots-5-5\">Pittsburgh Steelers at New England Patriots (-5.5)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large wp-image-4904891 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.essentiallysports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/imago1072309831.jpg-1200x800.jpeg\" alt=\"Drake Maye\" class=\"wp-image-4571031\" srcset=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.essentiallysports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/imago1072309831.jpg-1200x800.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/image-cdn.essentiallysports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/imago1072309831.jpg-472x315.jpeg 472w, https:\/\/image-cdn.essentiallysports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/imago1072309831.jpg-225x150.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/image-cdn.essentiallysports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/imago1072309831.jpg-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/image-cdn.essentiallysports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/imago1072309831.jpg-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/image-cdn.essentiallysports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/imago1072309831.jpg-2048x1366.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">SANTA CLARA, CA – FEBRUARY 08: New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye 10 back to pass during the Seattle Seahawks versus the New England Patriots Super Bowl LX game on February 8, 2026, at Levi s Stadium in Santa Clara, CA. Photo by Jevone Moore\/Icon Sportswire NFL, American Football Herren, USA FEB 08 Super Bowl LX Seahawks vs Patriots EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon2602083185<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Betting on a good team that underperforms in Week 1 is usually a pretty good betting strategy in Week 2. Sportsbooks usually give home teams about three points in matchups, meaning they think the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.essentiallysports.com\/category\/new-england-patriots\">New England Patriots<\/a> are 2.5 points better than the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.essentiallysports.com\/category\/nfl\/pittsburgh-steelers\">Pittsburgh Steelers<\/a>. The same Steelers that didn’t look good against the Cooper Rush-led Falcons. Yeah, something’s off with that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vegas knows betters are very reactive, and after a very disappointing season opener where Drake Maye threw three interceptions, they’re counting on people betting on the Steelers in this game. But what a lot of people forget is that Seattle has a top-two defense in the NFL (and it might not be two), and they would’ve made any quarterback look silly in Week 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Patriots should be touchdown favorites against the Steelers in their home opener, but Vegas is giving them to you at -5.5. Take it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-philadelphia-eagles-7-at-tennessee-titans\">Philadelphia Eagles (-7) at Tennessee Titans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Another line I’m taking advantage of this week is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.essentiallysports.com\/category\/nfl\/philadelphia-eagles\/\">Philadelphia Eagles<\/a> -7 against the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.essentiallysports.com\/category\/nfl\/tennessee-titans\">Tennessee Titans<\/a>. I know they’re on the road, but if you watched these two teams play last week, it’s easy to see why the Eagles should be favored by more than seven.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Eagles didn’t look untouchable last week. In fact, they almost lost to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.essentiallysports.com\/category\/nfl\/washington-football-team\">Washington Commanders<\/a>, but I think Washington is a good team, and I was encouraged by what I saw Philly do offensively. They moved the ball pretty well, and their run game was much better than it was last year. Defensively, things could’ve been a bit cleaner, but I have full faith they’ll sort it out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, the Titans were incredibly disappointing. Their offense couldn’t move the ball, and they let the\u00a0Geno Smith-led Jets score 23 on them. I just don’t see\u00a0Cam Ward\u00a0and this offense having any more success against Philly’s defense than they had against New York’s. This feels like a 10-point Philly win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cincinnati-bengals-at-houston-texans-3\">Cincinnati Bengals at Houston Texans (-3)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-4628692 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1446\" src=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.essentiallysports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/imago1058070264.jpg-scaled-e1782454687687.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4628692\" srcset=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.essentiallysports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/imago1058070264.jpg-scaled-e1782454687687.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/image-cdn.essentiallysports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/imago1058070264.jpg-scaled-e1782454687687-558x315.jpeg 558w, https:\/\/image-cdn.essentiallysports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/imago1058070264.jpg-scaled-e1782454687687-1200x678.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/image-cdn.essentiallysports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/imago1058070264.jpg-scaled-e1782454687687-266x150.jpeg 266w, https:\/\/image-cdn.essentiallysports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/imago1058070264.jpg-scaled-e1782454687687-768x434.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/image-cdn.essentiallysports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/imago1058070264.jpg-scaled-e1782454687687-1536x868.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/image-cdn.essentiallysports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/imago1058070264.jpg-scaled-e1782454687687-2048x1157.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">January 18, 2025: Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud 7 looks to pass as Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Charles Omenihu 90 applies pressure during an NFL, American Football Herren, USA AFC Divisional game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO. \/CSM Kansas City United States of America – ZUMAc04_ 20250118_zma_c04_742 Copyright: xDavidxSmithx<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.essentiallysports.com\/category\/nfl\/cincinnati-bengals\">Cincinnati Bengals<\/a> won last week, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.essentiallysports.com\/category\/nfl\/houston-texans\">Houston Texans<\/a> lost, so Vegas wants you to take the Bengals in this game, but I think Houston wins it in a close one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don’t get me wrong, the Bengals are a good team. Their offense is going to be great and their defense looked much improved from last season, but I think the Texans are the better team. I know their defense struggled to stop Josh Allen, but there will be more opportunities to get after Joe Burrow with their pass rush, which is the strength of this defense. Then, add on the fact that Houston’s offense looked alive in their season opener, and I don’t see them losing this game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It’s going to be close, and if this line gets above -3, I don’t think I’d take it, but this feels like a gritty 27-24 win for Houston to me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-minnesota-vikings-5-5-at-chicago-bears\">Minnesota Vikings (+5.5) at Chicago Bears<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A lot of people aren’t going to like this one, but I do. After the Chicago Bears scored 59 points last week, everyone is going to be extremely high on them and betting on them to win this game. They probably will win this game, but I don’t think it’s going to be as easy as it was last week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Minnesota’s defense is a whole different beast than Carolina’s. Brian Flores is one of the best play callers in the NFL, and he put the pressure on Jordan Love last week, blitzing him on over 80 percent of their defensive snaps. He made Love’s life hell, and he’s going to do the same to Caleb Williams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2025, Williams played against Flores’s defense twice, and in those two games he completed just 55.2 percent of his throws for 403 yards (201.5 per game) and one touchdown while fumbling once. In those games, the Bears averaged 20.5 points, well below their 25.7 average on the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Again, Chicago should win this football game, but Minnesota will cover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-carolina-panthers-2-5-at-atlanta-falcons\">Carolina Panthers (-2.5) at Atlanta Falcons<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-4745599 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1707\" height=\"1387\" src=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.essentiallysports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/imago1071258603.jpg-scaled-e1779391579589.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4745599\" srcset=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.essentiallysports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/imago1071258603.jpg-scaled-e1779391579589.jpeg 1707w, https:\/\/image-cdn.essentiallysports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/imago1071258603.jpg-scaled-e1779391579589-388x315.jpeg 388w, https:\/\/image-cdn.essentiallysports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/imago1071258603.jpg-scaled-e1779391579589-985x800.jpeg 985w, https:\/\/image-cdn.essentiallysports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/imago1071258603.jpg-scaled-e1779391579589-185x150.jpeg 185w, https:\/\/image-cdn.essentiallysports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/imago1071258603.jpg-scaled-e1779391579589-768x624.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/image-cdn.essentiallysports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/imago1071258603.jpg-scaled-e1779391579589-1536x1248.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">CHARLOTTE, NC – JANUARY 10: Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young 9 looks to pass during the NFC Wildcard playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams on January 10, 2026 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. Photo by Joe Robbins\/Icon Sportswire NFL, American Football Herren, USA JAN 10 NFC Wildcard Rams at Panthers EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon573260110055<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This line might be bait, but I’m falling for it if it is. There is no reason the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.essentiallysports.com\/category\/nfl\/carolina-panthers\">Carolina Panthers<\/a> should be 2.5-point favorites against the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.essentiallysports.com\/category\/nfl\/carolina-panthers\">Atlanta Falcons<\/a>. They are clearly the better team, and I would’ve said that even if their offense didn’t look great last week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First of all, Bryce Young looked fantastic in the season opener, throwing for 361 yards and scoring four total touchdowns while leading Carolina to 37 points. Jalen Coker also broke out in Week 1, catching eight passes for 138 yards and two scores, giving Young two real threats out wide. And on top of all of that, their run game averaged 5.7 yards per carry and scored two touchdowns. Not bad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, the Falcons struggled with Cooper Rush under center, scoring just 13 points and losing to a stagnant Pittsburgh offense. Maybe Tua Tagovailoa plays in this game, but I don’t think it would make much of a difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vegas could be baiting everyone with this line, but I’m willing to take the risk. Carolina should win this game by a touchdown at least.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The NFL season is here, which means it’s time to start donating to sportsbooks again! Just kidding, kind of. Most people who bet on sports build massive parlays trying to get rich in one bet, but if you do it right, you can actually make money. 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