As the NFL season progresses, the lines get sharper and bettors need to adapt to trends and observations made during the first half of the season. This year, we have seen the Chiefs under .500, the Eagles get outgained in the first 8 games of the year and the Bill lose to Miami, Atlanta and now Houston. And the reason why we are seeing this is DEFENSE. Simply stated, the top defenses in the league are outdueling the top QBs in2025.

Too often players focus on points and big name QBs and outrageous stats from players who both gain yardage and score touchdowns. But as the old saying goes, “Defense wins Championships.”  Right now, the best teams in the league all have the best defenses. Think Eagles, Broncos, Seahawks, Rams, Patriots. Defense is how the Texans bet Josh Allen and the Bills last night!

NFL bettors should be looking once, twice, 3 times a lady at defenses before plunking down any wagers. Sure, Cleveland is a bad team at 2-8, but they are 4-6 Against the Spread behind the #1 pass defense in the league. Outside of the Steelers, every other division leader has both a top 10 overall and scoring defense. As you wager over the last 7 weeks of the regular season, take some extra time to examine team defense, D vs the pass and scoring defenses to find opportunities for covers and upsets, like we saw on Thursday Night Football.

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