T.M. Selection: Bears.

When looking at this time, we have to look at which team is the more "motivated" to actually win this meaningless contest. And for sure, it's the Bears, who are still trying to figure out several key positions. The Chiefs on the other hand are just waiting for the regular-season to start, as they do anything they can to avoid any serious injuries in this contest. Chicago is working on several things and playing to win, while the Chiefs are just "going through the motions," so to speak. Either way, while I do think that an outright win is very possible, let's grab the points here with the live road dog on Friday night!

T.M. Prediction: 23-20 Chicago.

T.M. Selection: Bengals.

The Bengals are off a 34-27 loss at Philadelphia, but with Joe Burrow and other starters seeing additional time this week as well, I like Cincinnati to bounce back here on the road and not only post a victory, but to do so in blowout fashion. The Commanders were without Jayden Daniels and the first team offense in their 48-18 loss at New England, and they won't be playing in this one either. Neither coach has a very good record in the preseason, but there's more pressure on the Bengals to get out to a decent start this year. The fact that the Bengals will give their starters more playing time in this one is the difference-maker for me; lay the points, the play is on the visitors!

T.M. Prediction: 30-13 Cincinnati. 

T.M. Selection: Titans.

The Tennessee Titans will cover the 3 point spread against the Atlanta Falcons in tonight’s NFL preseason game due to key player advantages. Rookie QB Cam Ward, the No. 1 overall pick, showed promise in his debut, completing 5-of-8 passes for 67 yards, and is expected to play multiple series, building chemistry with WR Calvin Ridley, who’s motivated against his former team. Tennessee’s quarterback depth, including Trevor Siemian, outshines Atlanta’s third-stringer Easton Stick, as the Falcons rest Kirk Cousins and Michael Penix Jr. The Titans’ stout run defense will also contain Atlanta’s backups, securing the win and cover!

T.M. Prediction: 24-13 Tennessee.

T.M. Selection: Cardinals.

Neither head coach takes the preseason seriously. That said, each has said that their starters are going to see time in this opening game. On their home field and getting points, I think Jonathan Gannon's team is the correct call here is a live dog. While the outright is possible, let's grab the points!

T.M. Prediction: 23-17 Arizona.

T.M. Selection: Raiders.

The Hawks were originally favored in this meaningless Week 1 preseason game, but when Raiders' coach Pete Carroll announced that he was going to play a bunch of starters in this game, including starting QB and ex-Seahawk Geno Smith for several series, this line flipped the other way. Regardless, Las Vegas will have a major advantage in this game over the first half and that will be more than enough for it to secure the comfortable cover and win. Clearly, Carroll is taking the preseason seriously and because of that, Las Vegas is my NFC NFLX GOW!

T.M. Prediction: 27-19 Las Vegas.

T.M. Selection: DETROIT LIONS - ATS 

This is just too many points for this Week 3 match-up. The starters for Steelers are expected to play more than the Lions starters but that only is an early game factor. From the 2nd quarter on, and most often the 2nd half, these preseason games are decided. I like the fact that the Steelers have lost both of their games in this preseason and yet now here they are at a TD price on the road. This one has great value, the way I see it, with the home dog. 

T.M. Prediction: 18-17 Lions. 

Line: +7

T.M. Selection: CINCINNATI BENGALS - ATS 

This is just too many points for this Week 3 match-up. The starters for Colts are expected to play more than the Bengals starters but that only is an early game factor. From the 2nd quarter on, and most often the 2nd half, these preseason games are decided. I like the fact that the Colts have given up a lot of points in the 2nd half of their games in this preseason and now here they are at nearly a TD price on the road. This one has great value, the way I see it, with the home dog. 

T.M. Prediction: 18-17 Bengals. 

Line: +6.5

T.M. Selection: GREEN BAY PACKERS - ATS 

1) I like the Green Bay Packers to cover the spread in this game against the Denver Broncos on Sunday, August 18th. The Broncos are off that high-scoring win last week but the Packers also got a big win and, in my opinion looked better defensively last week.

2) What has happened here is the Broncos are over-valued because of the QB battle going on in this one. While I do respect that, note that last week Denver was the only team to allow more than 23 points and win the game. The Vikings allowed 23 and won while the other 14 winning teams last week allowed an average of only 10.4 points per game! The Packers were one of those other 14 winning teams and allowed only 10 points!

3) With this line as high as a 7.5 in some spots and a solid 7 everywhere else, I am pulling the trigger early on this game and getting my selection out there on Wednesday the 14th. No matter which way the line moves here, this is a max bet for me and a true Best Bet with my highest rating. Remember Denver went 1-2 SU last preseason and the Packers went 2-1 SU last preaseason with the lone loss by 4 points. In fact, they have not lost by more than 7 points in the preseason since the 2021 preseason. 

T.M. Prediction: 21-20 Broncos. 

Line: +7

T.M. Selection: LA RAMS - ATS 

I like the Los Angeles Rams to cover the spread in this game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, August 11th. The Rams do not have a good recent history in preseason action but neither do the Cowboys so there is certainly value here with the home team getting 3 plus the hook. Also, last year the Rams had a poor regular season start but then turned it on to make the playoffs. To get a better start to the season this year, they are preaching that this begins in the preseason. That means better effort than what we saw last preseason from LA. I expect the Rams to keep it close and have the chance at completing this upset. 

T.M. Prediction: 21-20 Rams. 

Line: +3.5

This is a late add for me so I will keep the analysis shorter than usual. This line has jumped big to the Bengals. I have read about the fact that Cincinnati may play starters a little longer, etc. but sometimes there is an over-reaction and a line moves too much. This is one of those cases. I like the depth of this Tampa Bay team and the fact the Bengals play starters a little more early on will only carry them so far. In other words, don't be surprised if Tampa Bay carries the level of play as this game gets further in. T.M. Selection: TAMPA BAY +6

T.M. Selection: Baltimore Ravens - ATS 

I like the Baltimore Ravens to win this game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Saturday. Coming off their first preseason loss in many years, people think they'll just stop trying now. However, head coach John Harbaugh is still just as motivated to win. This is a team that won 24 straight NFLX games. Now, after they loss once, they are an underdog. The Ravens should be able to move the ball quite easily here in this one as they should win comfortably. 

T.M. Prediction: 27-17 Ravens. 

Line: +2.0

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T.M. Selection: LV - ATS 

I like the Las Vegas Raiders to win this game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. Even though I expect another postseason run from the Niners, I don't really love this first preseason matchup. The Raiders always give full effort in the preseason and I expect Jimmy G to get at least a few snaps against his former team. Although Lance and Darnold are supposed to QB the Niners, I don't see Shanahan playing many of his starters here today. As a decent sized underdog, I'm grabbing the points here with the Raiders. 

T.M. Prediction: 23-10 Raiders. 

Line: +4.0 

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I like the Cleveland Browns to cover the spread against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. The Browns have gone 2-0 through the preseason and have kept both of their opponents to 13 points each. Both quarterbacks played an alright game for them in their last. The Browns have already looked great on defense allowing a low amount of scoring against, and their offense will only get better as Mayfield and his gang take the field for some playing time here. The Falcons have gone 0-2 so far scoring a total of 20 points in 2 games. They have just been straight up bad in past years and still have not shown any signs of turning their franchise around. They are already not scoring and will now be facing a tough defense that has been on point lately. Cleveland should come in and take care of business covering the spread in this one as they are just the better team overall.

T.M. Prediction: 24-13 Browns.

I like the Tennessee Titans to cover the spread against the Chicago Bears on Saturday. The Titans have been rolling so far going 2-0 through this preseason. They have scored 57 points in 2 games and are coming off a big 34-3 win over the defending Super Bowl champs the Bucs. Matt Barkley had a solid game going 12-16 in the passing game for 115 yards and 2 touchdowns. Even Logan Woodside had a good game going 7-8 for 64 yards and a touchdown. Their running game also had over 100 yards rushing for the day. The Bears are 1-1 coming into this game but they looked awful in their 41-15 blowout loss to the Bills last week. Andy Dalton could not get anything done and if Nagy is determined to have him start in week 1, he will definitely be in this one mucking up the passing game for them. The Titans can only get even better once they add some starters to the mix and with the way Dalton has looked so far, the Bears have another blowout loss on their hands here.

T.M. Prediction: 20-17 Titans.

I like the Green Bay Packers to cover the spread against the Buffalo Bills on Saturday. The Packers have gone 0-2 so far but have slowly worked their offense up in each game. They only scored 7 points in their 1st game but have upped that to 14 in their last. The Packers did not have any key players playing in those games and with this being the last chance to get some playing time before the real season, we should see some here. If Aaron Rodgers plays a few downs they will surely score some points along with their solid running backs and receivers. The Bills looked very good in their last game, but was that the Bills being so good or just the Bears not being able to produce. In their 1st preseason game, the Bills just squeezed out a 1 point win over the Lions. This should be much more competitive as the starters get some playing time here. This spread is pretty big and I like the Packers to keep it a close game.

T.M. Prediction: 24-20 Bills.

I like the San Francisco 49ers to cover the spread against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday. The 49ers lost their 1st preseason game to the Chiefs 19-16. Josh Rosen played well in that game completing 10/15 for 93 yards and 1 interception. Try Lance had an up and down game only completing 5/14 passes, but it was for 128 yards scoring the only passing touchdown for the 49ers. Even Garoppolo went 3/3 the little that he played. JaMycal Hasty led the rushing with 63 yards on 10 carries with 1 touchdown, just 1 of 5 players that rushed for over 20 yards in that one. Trent Sherfield caught the only touchdown through the air with 1 catch for 80 yards. There were 5 players that averaged 10+ yards per catch showing that they can definitely move the ball efficiently through the air. The Chargers won their 1st preseason game against the Rams 13-6. Both quarterbacks played well spreading the ball around, but they both failed to score a touchdown through the air. Larry Rountree III played well rushing for 63 yards on 8 carries, but that was all they had going for them in the run game. A lot of their widerecivers only caught 1 pass as well, not allowing any to get a good rhythm going. The 49ers just have better pieces on their team and can execute deep plays much better. I think they cover the points in this one.

T.M. Prediction: 23-14  49ers.

I like the Indianapolis Colts against the spread on Saturday against the Minnesota Vikings. The Colts won their 1st preseason game 21-18 against the Carolina Panthers. They came back from down 18-10 in the 4th quarter to win that one. Both of the quarterbacks for the Colts played an amazing game. Jacob Eason completed 15/21 passes for 183 yards and Sam Ehlinger completed 10/15 passes for 155 yards and just 1 interception. They had a great showing from the receivers as well, 5 different players receiving for 30+ yards. They also had 5 different players averaging 14+ yards per catch in that game. The Vikings had an awful game in their 1st preseason game losing 33-6 to the Denver Broncos. The Vikings did not do much at all on offense in that game, both quarterbacks completing less than 51% of their passes each for less than 55 yards. Their best player in that game was Asim Rose who rushed for 100 yards on 25 carries, averaging 4 yards per rush. He also led the team in the passing game with 1 catch for 18 yards. with such opposite performances in week 1, it is tough not to like the Colts here so I am on them to cover the spread in this game.

T.M. Prediction: 20-17 Colts.

I like the New England Patriots ATS on Thursday against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Patriots had a very good showing in their 1st preseason game winning 22-13 against the Washington Football Team. Both Mac Jones and Cam Newton will be fighting to be the starter for week 1 so they will likely get some more playing time here. The Patriots were very run heavy in that game, their breakout player Rhamondre Stevenson as he rushed for 127 yards and 2 touchdowns on 10 carries. He is likely to get some more work in this game as well. The Eagles had a poor outing in their 1st preseason game losing that one to the Pittsburgh Steelers 24-16. Jalen Hurts got some work in that game but only completed 3/7 passes for 54 yards. Their running backs did not do much either in that one and the only receiver that had a good game was Quez Watkins who scored 1 touchdown on a 79 yard play, his only catch of the game. The best player for the Eagles in week 1 of the preseason was Joe Flacco as he completed 10/17 passes for 178 yards and 1 touchdown. If Joe Flacco is your best player on the field, even if it is just the preseason, your team has some real issues to address. The Patriots just looked like the better team last week so I like them to cover the spread on Thursday

T.M. Prediction: 24-14 Patriots.

I like the Minnesota Vikings +2.5 on Saturday against the Denver Broncos. The Vikings will be at home for their 1st NFL preseason game this year and i think they have a good chance to even win this game, or at least cover the +2.5 points. I can't imagine that the starters will be playing too long in this game, but I expect to see them in the 1st half putting in a good effort. Even once the starters come off the field, this Vikings team has a lot of depth on their side and still mhave a few open positions on the team up for grabs on both offense and defense. They will want to give it their all in this game to try to earn a spot on the team for this season. The Broncos have a very good team, but they still have a big question mark at quarterback. Bridgewater will likely be seen in this game, but could be a little nervous going back to the place where he suffered a massive injury that derailed his carreer. Drew Lock will be seen as well, but he is not making any more progress than Bridgewater at training camp. I don't think the Broncos will be moving the ball very well against the Vikings so I like Minnesota to keep this a close game. I think there is good value on them here at home in the 1st game for either team in many months.

T.M. Prediction: 17-16 Vikings.

T.M. Selection: Jacksonville Jaguars (10* GAME OF THE WEEK)

Atlanta doesn’t put much stock into the preseason, as it has rested its starting players throughout for the last few seasons. Nothing will change here. Jacksonville is also 0-3 SU/ATS so far in the preseason, so that makes home field advantage the difference maker in this one in my opinion. Atlanta is already looking ahead to Week 1 of the regular season. ATL is 1-4 ATS in its last five on the road and while Jacksonville has struggled with production in the preseason, I think it’ll have more than enough in Week 4 to deliver the goods in front of the home town crowd. Lay the points.

T.M. Prediction: Jags.

T.M. Selection: Tennessee Titans (10* BLOOD-BATH)

Pittsburgh will Ben Roethlisberger under center for the first time in the preseason and I believe he’ll struggle a bit in this difficult road venue. Practice is one, but going at full speed for the first time all year can be a bit disconcerting (even for veterans like Big Ben), so Marcus Mariota and backup Ryan Tannehill have the advantage in this Week 3 contest in my opinion. Note that Tennessee plays with some added incentive of “revenge” as well, as last year in Week 3 the Steelers beat the Titans 16-6. I think the overall situation definitely favors the home side.

T.M. Prediction: FINAL PREDICTED SCORE COMING SHORTLY

T.M. Selection: LA Rams (10* TRADE-MARK)

No need to overthink this one. Denver has already said that it plans to rest almost all of its starters, while LA has stated that it plans to play most of its star players. Denver comes in with zero momentum after last week’s 24-15 loss to San Francisco. Note though that the Broncos played in the Hall of Fame Game, which is the reasoning behind resting his starters today. But with the high-powered Rams finally unleashing their full offensive arsenal in Week 3, I look for this to be a blowout of epic proportions. Lay the points.

T.M. Prediction: FINAL PREDICTED SCORE COMING SHORTLY

T.M. Selection: Cleveland Browns (10* GAME OF WEEK)

So far Cleveland has looked like the real deal. It’s allowed only 14 PPG so far in the preseason and the offense, including the backups are already performing at an extremely high level. The Bucs have looked decent in one game, but last week they allowed three passing TD’s to the Steelers. The uncertainty at QB and with the offense as a whole make Tampa a risky call in Week 3. I’m banking on Cleveland’s momentum rolling for another week. Lay the points.

T.M. Prediction: FINAL PREDICTED SCORE COMING SHORTLY

T.M. Selection: Oakland Raiders (8*)

Yes Packers’ QB Aaron Rodgers is expected to see a few snaps in this game that’s being played in Winnipeg Manitoba on Thursday, but I think that Jon Gruden and the Raiders, who are already 2-0 so far this preseason, keep the foot on the gas in Week 3 as well. Last week the Packers fell 26-13 to the Ravens. Last week the Packers’ defense looked shaky after ranking 22nd overall last year. The Oakland backup QB’s looked sharp last week, with Mike Glennon going 11 of 14 for 175 yards and two TD’s, while Nathan Peterman was 8 of 8 for 41 yards. Look for Oakland’s strong start to the preseason to carry over in Week 3. 

T.M. Prediction: FINAL PREDICTED SCORE COMING SHORTLY

T.M. Selection: Jacksonville Jaguars (8*)

Last year Jacksonville finished fifth on the defensive end. It has a new QB in Nick Foles and a RB that’s looking for a rebound season. After starting 0-2, I think Jacksonville’s starters take advantage of a Dolphins’ team that goes to veteran Ryan Fitzpatrick under center. Josh Rosen is also expected to see plenty of time today. The uncertainty for the Dolphins at the QB position swings the odds in favor of the Jags here in my opinion. Obviously the outright is possible, but grab the points.

T.M. Prediction: FINAL PREDICTED SCORE COMING SHORTLY

T.M. Selection: Falcons (10*)

Both of these teams are winless so far in the preseason. The Redskins’ Jay Gruden and the Falcons’ Dan Quinn are both on the hot seat. Both teams have plenty of issues heading into this one. Atlanta likely won’t even start veteran QB Matt Ryan here. Washington though has major issues at the QB position, as it now looks like Case Keenum is going to have the starters job come Week 1. Keenum will see little time here, with Dwayne Haskins once again expected to get the bulk of action for the visitors. Matt Schaub will see most of the time for the Falcons under center. I like ATL to finally get off the schneid with a win at home in this favorable matchup.

T.M. Prediction: FINAL PREDICTED SCORE COMING SHORTLY

T.M. Selection: Bengals (8*)

Both teams had poor campaigns last year and each is expected to once again struggle this season. Giants coach Pat Shurmur is 7-7 SU all time in the preseason, which includes a 1-3 in mark in Week 3. New York has won and covered each of the first two games of the preseason, but I think a letdown is imminent here. New York continues to play without top WR’s Sterling Shepard and Golden Tate to injury. The Bengals are 1-1 after two weeks of the preseason, but the team benefits greatly in playing its first home game in Week 3. The Bengals prevailed 23-13 in Washington last weekend and I believe they carry that momentum over here.

T.M. Prediction: FINAL PREDICTED SCORE COMING SHORTLY

T.M. Selection: Denver Broncos (10* ULTIMATE BEST OF THE BEST)

San Francisco has position battles going on for the No. 2 QB spot and for top RB spot. I don’t think this venue is a very conducive atmosphere for positive production though. Denver looked sloppy in its 22-14 loss in Seattle in Week 1, but I think it gets back on track here in its first home opportunity of the season. The Broncos are 7-3 SU and 6-3-1 ATS in their last ten preseason games and after dropping their first one, I believe they pull out all the stops in front of the home town crowd. Lay the points.

T.M. Prediction: FINAL PREDICTED SCORE COMING SHORTLY

T.M. Selection: New Orleans Saints (10* MONEY-MAKER)

Both teams come in off losses. The Saints fell 34-25 at home to the Vikings and while the defense played poorly, overall the offense was firing on all cylinders, even without Drew Brees on the field. With several defensive starters expected to see much more time this week, I believe New Orleans will look a lot better on that end of the field today. But as mentioned above, New Orleans got great QB play from Taysom Hill and Teddy Bridgewater and I believe they’ll both be difference makers in this one as well. LA had ten penalties for 85 yards in last week’s loss in Arizona. With QB Philip Rivers once again sitting this one out, Tyrod Taylor will once again take center stage for the Bolts. Taylor was 6 of 6 for 72 yards last week, but also as mentioned above, I think he’ll have a difficult time today vs. this Saints defense that’ll be playing with a chip on its shoulder. Outright victory?! Of course, but in the end let’s grab the points.

T.M. Prediction: FINAL PREDICTED SCORE COMING SHORTLY

T.M. Selection: Cleveland Browns (10* GAME OF WEEK)

The Browns steamrolled the Redskins 30-10 in Week 1 and I believe the visitors come in and find a way to get the job done here as well. Cleveland’s new head coach Freddie Kitchens has set an early precedent and I expect that trend to continue in Week 2. The Colts come in off a loss to the Bills, as Jacoby Brissett was just 2 of 5 for 21 yards. Look for the Browns to continue to put the pressure on team’s early. Play on Cleveland.

T.M. Prediction: FINAL PREDICTED SCORE COMING SHORTLY

T.M. Selection: Arizona Cardinals (8*)

Cards’ QB Kyler Murray looked good in his first start in last week’s victory and I believe the rookie and his team carry that momentum over here. The Raiders enter off a satisfying 14-3 win at home over the Rams in Week 1 and I believe that Jon Gruden and company just go through the motions here today. Raiders’ backup QB Mike Glennon threw two picks last week. LA’s defense looked OK last week, but note that none of LA’s starting offense was even on the field. I expect Arizona to take this game seriously and I will therefore lay the points with confidence.

T.M. Prediction: FINAL PREDICTED SCORE COMING SHORTLY

T.M. Selection: New York Jets (8*)

Matt Ryan is expected to play less than a quarter for the Falcons on Thursday night, his first action of the preseason (the Falcons third game after also playing in the Hall of Fame Game.) New York has to be feeling pretty confident here though as note that the Falcons are a terrible 0-10 ATS in their last ten preseason games. Last week New York starting QB Sam Darnold played one series and he went 4 of 5 for 68 yards and a TD. The Falcons’ starters see limited time during the preseason and I believe that trend continues here. Clearly the outright isn’t out of the question, but in the end I’m grabbing the points.

T.M. Prediction: FINAL PREDICTED SCORE COMING SHORTLY

T.M. Selection: Cincinnati Bengals (8*)

Dwayne Haskins will once again see the majority of snaps for Washington today. Last week he threw two INT’s in his team’s 30-10 beatdown loss to the Browns. Keep your eyes on the Bengals’ Tyler Boyd, who had three catches for 25 yards last week and who will the No. 1 receiver after the injury to AJ Green. I think Haskins continues to struggle. Grab the points.

T.M. Prediction: FINAL PREDICTED SCORE COMING SHORTLY

T.M. Selection: Baltimore Ravens (8*)

Aaron Rodgers and the starters will see limited time here, but the Ravens come in off a 29-0 beatdown win over the Jaguars and I believe they’ll carry that momentum over here. Baltimore takes the pre-season seriously though, as the Ravens come in having won 15 straight preseason contests. Matt LaFleur got his first win as head coach with the Packers in last week’s thrilling 28-26 come from behind effort over the Texans and I think the visitors suffer a predictable letdown here. From a situational stand point, I think this one sets up great for a home side rout. Lay the points.

T.M. Prediction: FINAL PREDICTED SCORE COMING SHORTLY

T.M. Selection: Jacksonville Jaguars (8*)

2018 Super Bowl MVP Nick Foles signed a four-year 88 million dollar deal with the Jaguars and he’ll see a bit of time today vs. his former team. Both teams come in off difficult/awkward losses in Week 1, which swings the value in favor of the home side in my opinion here with the advantage of playing on its own field. Note though that the Jags sat out 30 players in their 29-0 loss in Baltimore. The Eagles’ are trying to figure out who will play behind Carson Wentz, so expect to see a bunch of Nate Sudfield this evening. Expect a rejuvenated home side to bounce back big after last week’s vanilla effort. Lay the points.

T.M. Prediction: FINAL PREDICTED SCORE COMING SHORTLY

T.M. Selection: San Francisco 49ers (10* GAME OF MONTH)

The Cowboys once again come into the season embroiled in controversy, with No. 1 RB Ezekiel Elliot holding out in a contract dispute. That turns the spotlight onto other hopeful backups before his issue is settled, but it certainly also is a major distraction for the team once again. San Francisco comes in as the much more prepared team. The Cowboys are interestingly 0-6 in their last six Week 1 preseason games under head coach Jason Garrett. And that includes a 24-21 loss to these very 49ers a year ago. Both team’s stars will see limited (or no) playing time at all here, but the home field advantage is the difference maker for me. Lay the points.

T.M. Prediction: FINAL PREDICTED SCORE COMING SHORTLY

T.M. Selection: Green Bay Packers (8*)

Both teams have big expectations coming into the season. Every team always has big expectations coming into the year, but a successful campaign has just as much to do with timing and chemistry as it does with the talent on the field and in Week 1 of the preseason, none of any of that matters anyways. The offensive and defensive stars for both sides will see limited to no time tonight. But Green Bay has a new head-coach in Matt LaFleur and I think he coaches to win his debut. And it’s as simple as that for me on this one. Lay the points.

T.M. Prediction: FINAL PREDICTED SCORE COMING SHORTLY

T.M. Selection: Titans (8*)

Tennessee was 9-7 last year under then first year coach Mike Vrabel. But after going 0-4 SU/ATS in the preseason last year, I think that Vrabel takes it more seriously this time around. Philadelphia welcomes back Carson Wentz to the mix, but there’s still plenty of question marks surrounding the Eagles. In Game 1 of the preseason, the starters won’t see much (if any) time on the field of play anyways. The Titans have an extremely capable back up QB in Ryan Tannehill, who comes over from Miami with a chip on his shoulder. I think he’ll be a difference maker in this one. Outright win is possible of course, but grab as many points as you can.

T.M. Prediction: FINAL PREDICTED SCORE COMING SHORTLY

T.M. Selection: Browns (10*)

Both teams have big expectations this year, but clearly the spot light is on the Browns to perform an this season. With big free agent acquisition OBJ and with QB Baker Mayfield with a year of experience under his belt, along with what is expected to be one of the best defenses in the league, Cleveland will absolutely want to be starting things off on the “right foot” right out of the gate. The offensive stars for both teams will see limited to no time, The Redskins used three QB’s over their final six games last year, Josh Johnson, Colt McCoy and Mark Sanchez and they’d go 0-5. The Browns were in playoff contention until Week 16 last season. Look for the home side to take advantage of familiar surroundings and lay the points.

T.M. Prediction: FINAL PREDICTED SCORE COMING SHORTLY

T.M. Selection: Giants (8*)

Instead of facing off in Week 3 of the preseason like these team’s normally do, the Jets and Giants are meeting in Week 1. Normally the starters play in Week 3, but in this one it’ll be the backups and wannabe’s. Last year the Giants defeated the Jets 22-16 and I’m expecting a similar final outcome here as well (note that Eli Manning completed four of seven passes for 26 yards in Week 1 of the 2018 preseason.) Sam Darnold isn’t expected to see any time here for the Jets under center, but Davis Webb, who played for the Giants last year in the preseason, is now the backup. The Giants selected Daniel Jones No. 6 in the draft and he’ll be seeing considerable time under center. I believe Jones comes to play today as this one has upset written all over it.

T.M. Prediction: FINAL PREDICTED SCORE COMING SHORTLY