NFL BAD BEATS BLOG: Jets, Cowboys upsets highlight ’dog day

Welcome to Week 8 of the NFL season.

Top matchups include the Tennessee Titans at the Indianapolis Colts, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the New Orleans Saints, and the Dallas Cowboys at the Minnesota Vikings in the Sunday night game.

The Raiders are on their bye week.

Refresh this blog throughout the games to track bad beats, movement on the live betting line, halftime bets and more.

UPDATES

8:55 p.m.: That’s it for today. Favorites went just 5-8 against the spread. Seven underdogs scored outright upsets, led by the New York Jets, who stunned the Cincinnati Bengals 34-31 at +425 on the money line.

The Dallas Cowboys capped off a strong day for ’dogs with a 20-16 victory over the Minnesota Vikings at +190. The line moved from Dallas -3 to Minnesota -4½ over the week as the status of Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott came into question. Prescott ended up sitting out, but backup Cooper Rush threw the winning TD to Amari Cooper with 51 seconds left.

Totals went 7-6 to the over.

Betting results for every game — full game, first half and second half — are listed at the bottom of this story.

Thanks for reading. We’ll be back Saturday for college football.

8:34 p.m.: Tough finish for a bunch of Vikings bettors who had tickets ranging from +3 to -3 that lost in the final minute.

8:33 p.m.: FINAL: Cowboys 20, Vikings 16. The Cowboys score with 51 seconds left to win outright as 4½-point road underdogs, +190 ML. The game stays under 49.

8:27 p.m.: The Cowboys have done it — for the moment. Cooper catches a 5-yard TD pass, and the Cowboys lead 20-16 with 51 seconds left in the fourth quarter. The Cowboys are -800 on the live line (Vikings +520).

8:18 p.m.: Two-minute warning. The Cowboys are in field goal range after a juggling catch from Amari Cooper. The game is -110 on both sides on the live line.

8:12 p.m.: The Vikings take a 16-13 lead on a 24-yard field goal with 2:51 remaining. The Vikings are -290 on the live line (Cowboys +225).

8:03 p.m.: And another punt. Easy one for under 49 bettors.

7:59 p.m.: Another punt. The Cowboys have the ball, tied at 13 with the Vikings with 9:03 left in the fourth quarter. The live line is even (-110 on both sides).

7:52 p.m.: The Vikings force a fumble on a blind-side hit on Rush and have the ball back tied at 13 with 9:56 left in the fourth quarter. The Vikings are -230 on the live line (Cowboys +184).

7:41 p.m.: END OF THE THIRD QUARTER: Vikings 13, Cowboys 13. The Vikings are -158 on the live line (Cowboys +128).

7:39 p.m.: The Cowboys tie the Vikings at 13 on a 39-yard field goal with four seconds left in the third quarter.

7:29 p.m.: Looking like a good night for under 49 bettors. The Cowboys punt, and the Vikings have the ball back leading 13-10 with 3:50 left in the third quarter. The Vikings are -310 on the live line (Cowboys +240), spread -4½, total 37½.

7:21 p.m.: The Vikings take a 13-10 lead on a 40-yard field goal with 6:31 left in the third quarter. The Vikings are -220 on the live line (Cowboys +176), spread -3½, total 39½.

7:09 p.m.: The Cowboys force a punt and have the ball back tied at 10 with the Vikings with 11:10 left in the third quarter. The Vikings are -148 on the live line (Cowboys +120), spread -2½, total 40½.

7:01 p.m.: The Cowboys get a big play. Cedrick Wilson hauls in a 73-yard TD pass, and the Cowboys tie the Vikings at 10 with 14:07 left in the third quarter. The Vikings are -188 on the live line (Cowboys +152), spread -3½, total 43½.

6:57 p.m.: The second half is underway. The Cowboys receive.

6:44 p.m.: Second-half line: Cowboys -½, total 24.

6:43 p.m.: HALFTIME: Vikings 10, Cowboys 3. First-half winners: Vikings -3, under 24.

6:30 p.m.: The Vikings extend their lead to 10-3 with 1:44 left in the second quarter. Minnesota is -385 on the live line (Cowboys +290), spread -6½, total 38½.

6:16 p.m.: The Cowboys kick a field goal to cut the Vikings’ lead to 7-3 with 6:09 left in the second quarter. The Vikings are -310 on the live line (Cowboys +240), spread -5½, total 39½.

6:02 p.m.: Rush was -166 to throw an interception.

6:01 p.m.: Cooper Rush throws an interception off a deflection, and the Vikings have the ball back, holding a 7-0 lead with 14:17 left in the second quarter. The Vikings are -500 on the live line (Cowboys +360), spread -9½, total 43½.

5:49 p.m.: The Vikings punt. Minnesota leads 7-0 with 3:50 left in the first quarter and is -400 on the live line (Cowboys +300), spread -8½, total 47½.

5:43 p.m.: A solid Cowboys drive ends with a missed 43-yard field goal. The Vikings lead 7-0 with 5:19 left in the first quarter and are -590 on the live line (Cowboys +410), spread -10½, total 48½.

5:31 p.m.: Thielen was +750 to score the first TD at Boyd Gaming and 7-1 at the Westgate SuperBook. The first score of the game will be a TD cashes at -180.

5:30 p.m.: Minnesota goes straight down the field. Adam Thielen catches a 20-yard TD pass, and the Vikings lead the Cowboys 7-0 with 11:49 left in the first quarter. The Vikings are -385 on the live line (Cowboys +290), spread -9½, total 53½.

5:15 p.m.: The last game is about to kick off:

— Cowboys (+190) at Vikings (-4½, 49, -220), 5:20 p.m.

4:51 p.m.: The Cowboys are up to +4½ at Las Vegas sportsbooks on the news that quarterback Dak Prescott is inactive with a calf injury. The line slowly moved up during the week and was Vikings -3 on Sunday morning. The total also dropped from 51 to 49.

4:35 p.m.: FINAL: Saints 36, Buccaneers 27. The Saints win outright as 4-point home underdogs, +165 ML. The game goes over 48½.

4:29 p.m.: The Saints are going to pull off the upset. P.J. Williams returns an interception 40 yards for a TD, and the Saints lead the Bucs 36-27 with 1:24 left in the fourth quarter.

4:25 p.m.: The Saints take the lead, but Brady will get a shot. The Saints kick a 23-yard field goal to take a 29-27 lead over the Bucs with 1:41 left in the fourth quarter.

4:21 p.m.: FINAL: Broncos 17, Washington 10. The Broncos stop two late Washington drives to cover as 3½-point home favorites, -190 ML. The game stays under 45.

4:13 p.m.: FINAL: Patriots 27, Chargers 24. The Patriots win outright as 4-point road underdogs, +170 ML. The game goes over 50½ on a 24-yard Chargers TD pass with 40 seconds left.

4:09 p.m.: Tom Brady and the Bucs take the lead. Brady hits a wide-open Cyril Grayson for a 50-yard TD to give the Bucs a 27-26 lead over the Saints with 5:44 left in the fourth quarter (2-point try failed). The Bucs are -215 on the live line (Saints +172).

4:04 p.m.: The Saints extend their lead but are still in danger. A field goal puts the Saints in front 26-21 with 8:31 left in the fourth quarter. New Orleans is -130 on the live line (Bucs +106).

4:02 p.m.: FINAL: Seahawks 31, Jaguars 7. The Seahawks roll as 3½-point home favorites, -190 ML. The game stays under 44½.

4:01 p.m.: The Patriots are headed to victory after kicking a field goal to take a 27-17 lead with 2:19 to play.

3:41 p.m.: The Patriots get a big defensive play. Adrian Phillips returns a Justin Herbert interception 26 yards for a TD, and the Patriots take a 24-17 lead on the Chargers with 10:11 left in the fourth quarter. The Patriots are -245 on the live line (Chargers +194), spread -3½, total 51½.

3:40 p.m.: The Bucs are on the comeback trail. Mike Evans catches a 41-yard TD pass, and the Bucs cut the Saints’ lead to 23-21 with 1:15 left in the third quarter. The Bucs are now favored at -168 on the live line (Saints +136), spread -1½, total 57½.

3:26 p.m.: The Bucs cut the Saints’ lead to 23-14 with 5:33 left in the third quarter. The Saints are -220 on the live line (Bucs +176), spread -3½, total 53½.

3:22 p.m.: The Chargers kick a field goal to go back in front 17-16 with 39 seconds left in the third quarter. The Chargers are -170 on the live line (Patriots +138), spread -1½, total 46½.

3:15 p.m.: The Patriots kick a field goal to take a 16-14 lead on the Chargers with 3:39 left in the third quarter. The Chargers are -144 on the live line (Patriots +118), total 45½.

3:13 p.m.: The Saints are in full control. Alvin Kamara scores on a 1-yard run, and the Saints extend their lead to 23-7 with 9:01 left in the third quarter. The Saints are -520 on the live line (Bucs +370), spread -8½, total 49½.

2:53 p.m.: Second-half line: Bucs -6, total 23.

2:52 p.m.: HALFTIME: Saints 16, Buccaneers 7. First-half winners: Saints +3, under 24, Saints +150 ML. The half stayed under 24 on a missed Saints extra point with 27 seconds left. Trevor Siemian is in at quarterback for New Orleans after Jameis Winston’s knee was injured.

2:43 p.m.: Second-half line: Broncos -½, total 23.

2:41 p.m.: HALFTIME: Broncos 10, Washington 3. First-half winners: Broncos -3, under 21½.

2:35 p.m.: Second-half line: Chargers -2, total 26.

2:33 p.m.: HALFTIME: Chargers 14, Patriots 13. First-half winnners: Patriots +3, over 24. New England kicked a 48-yard field goal with 15 seconds left to cover the first-half spread.

2:31 p.m.: First TD scored props for afternoon games:

Jaguars-Seahawks: Seattle QB Geno Smith (23-1)

Patriots-Chargers: Los Angeles RB Austin Ekeler (6-1)

Buccaneers-Saints: Tampa Bay WR Chris Godwin (7-1)

Washington-Broncos: Denver RB Melvin Gordon (8-1)

2:25 p.m.: Second-half line: Seahawks -½, total 22½.

2:23 p.m.: HALFTIME: Seahawks 17, Jaguars 0. First-half winners: Seahawks -2½, under 21½.

2:01 p.m.: The Patriots fail on fourth-and-goal at the 1, and the Chargers maintain a 14-7 lead with 8:36 left in the second quarter. The Chargers are -355 on the live line (Patriots +265), spread -6½, total 54½.

1:54 p.m.: The Saints tie the Bucs at 7 with 2:39 left in the first quarter. The Bucs are -178 on the live line (Saints +144), spread -3½, total 52½.

1:36 p.m.: FINAL: Titans 34, Colts 31 (OT). The Titans win outright in overtime as 3-point road underdogs, +140 ML. The game goes over 51.

1:28 p.m.: The Colts and Titans have traded punts in OT, and Indianapolis has the ball back.

1:22 p.m.: The Bengals’ loss just knocked out more than 40 percent of the field left in Circa Survivor.

1:21 p.m.: The next games are about to kick off:

— Washington (+170) at Broncos (-3½, 45, -190), 1:25 p.m.

— Buccaneers (-4, 48½, -185) at Saints (+165), 1:25 p.m.

1:20 p.m.: The Colts and Titans are going to overtime tied at 31.

1:19 p.m.: FINAL: Jets 34, Bengals 31. The Jets pull off a stunner, winning outright as 11½-point home underdogs, +425 ML. The game goes over 43.

1:16 p.m.: FINAL: Bills 26, Dolphins 11. The Bills score a TD with 1:07 left to cover as 14½-point home favorites, -1,200 ML. The game stays under 48½.

1:15 p.m.: Helped by a long pass interference penalty, the Colts tie the Titans at 31 with 22 seconds left.

1:08 p.m.: FINAL: Steelers 15, Browns 10. The Steelers win outright as 5-point road underdogs, +200 ML. The game stays under 43. The Steelers won despite not being able to kick any field goals or extra points because of an injury to kicker Chris Boswell.

1:07 p.m.: FINAL: 49ers 33, Bears 22. The 49ers cover as 4½-point road favorites, -210 ML. The game goes over 40.

1:06 p.m.: FINAL: Panthers 19, Falcons 13. The Panthers win outright as 2-point road underdogs, +115 ML. The game stays under 46.

1:05 p.m.: Disaster for Indianapolis. Carson Wentz throws an interception while in the end zone, and the Titans return it for a TD to take a 31-24 lead with 1:26 left in the fourth quarter.

1:04 p.m.: FINAL: Rams 38, Texans 22. The Texans score the final 22 points, all in the fourth quarter, to cover as 16½-point home underdogs, but the Rams win outright at -1,400 ML. The game goes over 46½.

1:02 p.m.: The next games are about to kick off:

— Patriots (+170) at Chargers (-4, 50½, -190), 1:05 p.m.

— Jaguars (+170) at Seahawks (-3½, 44½, -190), 1:05 p.m.

12:57 p.m.: The Jets take the lead. After a Joe Burrow interception, Tyler Kroft catches a 13-yard TD pass, and the Jets lead the Bengals 34-31 with 3:45 left in the fourth quarter. The Jets are -122 on the live line (Bengals +100).

12:54 p.m.: The Jets are fighting to the finish. They cut the Bengals’ lead to 31-26 with 4:36 left in the fourth quarter (2-point try failed). The Bengals are -800 on the live line (Jets +520).

12:52 p.m.: FINAL: Eagles 44, Lions 6. The Eagles romp as 3-point road favorites, -170 ML. The game goes over 48 on an Eagles field goal with 1:54 left.

12:46 p.m.: Rams backers have to be wondering what happened. Los Angeles led 38-0, but the Texans have scored 22 points in the fourth quarter to get inside the number (+16½) at 38-22.

12:41 p.m.: The Bengals extend their lead to 31-20 on the Jets with 7:29 left in the fourth quarter. The Bengals are -5,000 on the live line (Jets +1,500). The Jets are still covering the closing line of +11½.

12:33 p.m.: First TD scored prop winners in morning games:

Rams-Texans: Los Angeles RB Darrell Henderson (+410)

Titans-Colts: Indianapolis WR Michael Pittman (10-1)

Bengals-Jets: New York RB Michael Carter (14-1)

Eagles-Lions: Philadelphia RB Boston Scott (13-1)

Panthers-Falcons: Atlanta RB Cordarrelle Patterson (+650)

49ers-Bears: Chicago TE Jesse James (44-1)

Steelers-Browns: Cleveland RB D’Ernest Johnson (14-1)

Dolphins-Bills: Buffalo WR Gabriel Davis (22-1)

12:32 p.m.: The Titans kick a field goal to tie the Colts at 24 with 11:15 left in the fourth quarter. The Colts are -162 on the live line (Titans +132).

12:27 p.m.: The Steelers are forced to go for it on fourth-and-goal, and they cash in. Pat Freiermuth catches a bobbling, 2-yard TD, and the Steelers lead the Browns 15-10 with 11:04 left in the fourth quarter (2-point try failed). The Steelers are -184 on the live line (Browns +148), spread -2½, total 32½.

The Steelers can’t kick field goals or extra points because of an injury to their kicker.

12:18 p.m.: The Colts retake the lead on the Titans at 24-21 with 1:21 left in the third quarter. The Colts are -172 on the live line (Titans +140).

12:16 p.m.: The Bengals retake the lead at 24-17 with 3:11 left in the third quarter. The Bengals are -1,200 on the live line (Jets +680), spread -7½, total 54½.

12:11 p.m.: The Jets are down to their third-string quarterback and have three turnovers, but they have tied the Bengals at 17 with 5:17 left in the third quarter. The Bengals are -325 on the live line (Jets +250), spread -4½, total 50½.

12:04 p.m.: A injury to kicker Chris Boswell earlier in the game is hurting the Steelers. Pittsburgh scores a TD but fails on the 2-point conversion, and the Browns still lead 10-9 with 3:39 left in the third quarter. The Browns are -220 on the live line (Steelers +176), spread -2½, total 30½.

11:55 a.m.: The Titans take a 21-17 lead on the Colts with 7:42 left in the third quarter. The Titans are now favored at -142 on the live line (Colts +116), spread -2½, total 57½.

11:49 a.m.: Finally a touchdown in Cleveland. D’Ernest Johnson scores on a 10-yard run, and the Browns lead the Steelers 10-3 with 9:36 left in the third quarter. The Browns are -450 on the live line (Steelers +330), spread -6½, total 28½.

11:47 a.m.: The Bills punt, and they remain tied at 3 with the Dolphins with 11:56 left in the third quarter. The Bills are -320 on the live line (Dolphins +245), spread -4½, total 26½.

11:45 a.m.: Leading 17-14 at halftime, the Bengals are -500 on the live line (Jets +360), spread -7½, total 52½.

11:39 a.m.: Second-half line: Bengals -4½, total 22½.

11:38 a.m.: HALFTIME: Bengals 17, Jets 14. First-half winners: Jets +6½, over 21½.

11:34 a.m.: Second-half line: Colts PK, total 26½.

11:32 a.m.: HALFTIME: Colts 17, Titans 14. First-half winners: Colts -1½, over 24½.

11:30 a.m.: Second-half line: Falcons -1, total 22½.

11:29 a.m.: HALFTIME: Falcons 10, Panthers 9. First-half winners: Spread pushes on 1, under 23½.

11:28 a.m.: Second-half lines:

Bills -6½, total 23

Eagles -1½, total 22½

Browns -3, total 20

49ers -1½, total 20½

11:27 a.m.: HALFTIME: Bills 3, Dolphins 3. First-half winners: Dolphins +8½, under 24½.

11:26 a.m.: HALFTIME: Bears 13, 49ers 9. First-half winners: Bears +3, over 19½, Bears +150 ML.

11:25 a.m.: HALFTIME: Browns 3, Steelers 3. First-half winners: Steelers +3, under 20½.

11:24 a.m.: HALFTIME: Eagles 17, Lions 0. First-half winners: Eagles -2½, under 23½.

11:23 a.m.: Second-half line: Rams -6½, total 21½

11:21 a.m.: HALFTIME: Rams 24, Texans 0. First-half winners: Rams -9½, total pushes on 24.

11:14 a.m.: The Titans are back in business. After the Colts fumbled on an interception return, A.J. Brown caught a 57-yard TD pass, and the Titans tied the Colts at 14 with 4:13 left in the second quarter. The Colts are -150 on the live line (Titans +122), spread -2½, total 58½.

10:23 a.m.: The Colts have jumped on the Titans. A long TD drive to start the game, an interception and another quick TD give the Colts a 14-0 lead with 7:44 left in the first quarter. The Colts are -550 on the live line (Titans +390), spread -11½, total 60½.

10:12 a.m.: The Jets — yes, the Jets — score first. Michael Carter scores on an 8-yard run, and the Jets lead the Bengals 7-0 with 8:38 left in the first quarter. The Bengals are -260 on the live line (Jets +205), spread -5½, total 46½.

9:57 a.m.: The first games are about to kick off:

— Panthers (+115) at Falcons (-2, 46, -135), 10 a.m.

— Dolphins (+750) at Bills (-14½, 48½, -1,200), 10 a.m.

— 49ers (-4½, 40, -210) at Bears (+180), 10 a.m.

— Steelers (+200) at Browns (-5, 43, -240), 10 a.m.

— Eagles (-3 -120, 48, -170) at Lions (+150), 10 a.m.

— Titans (+140) at Colts (-3, 51, -160), 10 a.m.

— Bengals (-11½, 43, -550) at Jets (+425), 10 a.m.

— Rams (-16½, 46½, -1,400) at Texans (+800), 10 a.m.

9:35 a.m.: Here are the biggest line moves this morning:

Browns from -4 to -5

Patriots from +4½ to +3½

Patriots-Chargers total from 49½ to 50½

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— Panthers 19, Falcons 13 (at Atlanta)

Full-game winners: Panthers +2, under 46, Panthers +115 ML

First-half winners: Spread pushes on 1, under 23½ (Falcons 10-9)

Second-half winners: Panthers +1, under 22½ (Panthers 10-3)

Yards per play: Panthers 4.6, Falcons 4.3 (Panthers lead 332-213 in total yards)

Turnovers: Panthers +1 (2-1)

Biggest lead: Panthers 19-10; Falcons 10-3

— Bills 26, Dolphins 11 (at Buffalo)

Full-game winners: Bills -14½, under 48½, Bills -1,200 ML

First-half winners: Dolphins +8½, under 24½ (tied 3-3)

Second-half winners: Bills -6½, over 23 (Bills 23-8)

Yards per play: Bills 5.3, Dolphins 4.1 (Bills lead 351-262 in total yards)

Turnovers: Bills +2 (2-0)

Biggest lead: Bills 26-11; Dolphins never led (tied 3-3)

— 49ers 33, Bears 22 (at Chicago)

Full-game winners: 49ers -4½, over 40, 49ers -210 ML

First-half winners: Bears +3, over 19½ (Bears 13-9)

Second-half winners: 49ers -1½, over 20½ (49ers 24-9)

Yards per play: 49ers 8.6, Bears 4.8 (49ers lead 467-324 in total yards)

Turnovers: 49ers +1 (1-0)

Biggest lead: 49ers 33-22; Bears 10-3, 13-6 and 16-9

— Steelers 15, Browns 10 (at Cleveland)

Full-game winners: Steelers +5, under 43, Steelers +200 ML

First-half winners: Steelers +3, under 20½ (tied 3-3)

Second-half winners: Saints +3, under 20 (Steelers 12-7)

Yards per play: Steelers 5.4, Browns 5.3 (Steelers lead 370-306 in total yards)

Turnovers: Steelers +1 (1-0)

Biggest lead: Steelers 15-10 (only lead; tied 3-3); Browns 10-3

— Eagles 44, Lions 6 (at Detroit)

Full-game winners: Eagles -3 (-120), over 48, Eagles -170 ML

First-half winners: Eagles -2½, under 23½ (Eagles 17-0)

Second-half winners: Eagles -1½, over 22½ (Eagles 27-6)

Yards per play: Eagles 5.6, Lions 3.9 (Eagles lead 350-228 in total yards)

Turnovers: Eagles +1 (1-0), including a fumble return for a TD

Biggest lead: Eagles 41-0; Lions never led

— Titans 34, Colts 31 (OT) (at Indianapolis)

Full-game winners: Titans +3, over 51, Titans +140 ML

First-half winners: Colts -1½, over 24½ (Colts 17-14)

Second-half winners: Titans PK, over 26½ (Titans 20-14)

Yards per play: Titans 5.0, Colts 4.3 (Titans lead 340-307 in total yards)

Turnovers: Titans +1 (3-2), including an interception return for a TD

Biggest lead: Titans 31-24; Colts 14-0

— Jets 34, Bengals 31 (at New York)

Full-game winners: Jets +11½, over 43, Jets +425 ML

First-half winners: Jets +6½, over 21½ (Bengals 17-14)

Second-half winners: Jets +4½, over 22½ (Jets 20-14)

Yards per play: Jets 6.6, Bengals 5.9 (Jets lead 511-318 in total yards)

Turnovers: Bengals +2 (3-1)

Biggest lead: Jets 7-0; Bengals 31-20

— Rams 38, Texans 22 (at Houston)

Full-game winners: Texans +16½, over 46½, Rams -1,400 ML

First-half winners: Rams -9½, total pushes on 24 (Rams 24-0)

Second-half winners: Texans +6½, over 21½ (Texans 22-14)

Yards per play: Rams 7.1, Texans 5.6 (Rams lead 467-323 in total yards)

Turnovers: Rams +1 (1-0)

Biggest lead: Rams 38-0; Texans never led

— Patriots 27, Chargers 24 (at Los Angeles)

Full-game winners: Patriots +4, over 50½, Patriots +170 ML

First-half winners: Patriots +3, over 24 (Chargers 14-13)

Second-half winners: Patriots +2, under 26 (Patriots 14-10)

Yards per play: Patriots 4.7, Chargers 6.4 (Chargers lead 369-352 in total yards)

Turnovers: Patriots +1 (2-1), including an interception return for a TD

Biggest lead: Patriots 27-17; Chargers 7-0 and 14-7

— Seahawks 31, Jaguars 7 (at Seattle)

Full-game winners: Seahawks -3½, under 44½, Seahawks -190 ML

First-half winners: Seahawks -2½, under 21½ (Seahawks 17-0)

Second-half winners: Seahawks -½, under 22½ (Seahawks 14-7)

Yards per play: Seahawks 4.4, Jaguars 4.2 (Jaguars lead 309-229 in total yards)

Turnovers: Seahawks +1 (1-0); Seahawks also returned an onside kick attempt for a TD

Biggest lead: Seahawks 24-0 and 31-7; Jaguars never led

— Broncos 17, Washington 10 (at Denver)

Full-game winners: Broncos -3½, under 45, Broncos -190 ML

First-half winners: Broncos -3, under 21½ (Broncos 10-3)

Second-half winners: Washington +½, under 23 (tied 7-7)

Yards per play: Broncos 5.4, Washington 5.0 (Washington leads 342-273 in total yards)

Turnovers: Denver +1 (2-1)

Biggest lead: Broncos 10-3 and 17-10; Washington never led (tied 3-3 and 10-10)

— Saints 36, Buccaneers 27 (at New Orleans)

Full-game winners: Saints +4, over 48½, Saints +165 ML

First-half winners: Saints +3, under 24 (Saints 16-7)

Second-half winners: Saints +6, over 23 (tied 20-20)

Yards per play: Saints 5.0, Bucs 7.3 (Bucs lead 421-361 in total yards)

Turnovers: Saints +3 (3-0), including an interception return for a TD

Biggest lead: Saints 23-7; Bucs 7-0

— Cowboys 20, Vikings 16 (at Minnesota)

Full-game winners: Cowboys +4½, under 49, Cowboys +190 ML

First-half winners: Vikings -3, under 24 (Vikings 10-3)

Second-half winners: Cowboys -½, under 24 (Cowboys 17-6)

Yards per play: Cowboys 6.2, Vikings 4.6 (Cowboys lead 419-278 in total yards)

Turnovers: Vikings +2 (2-0)

Biggest lead: Cowboys 20-16 (only lead; tied 10-10 and 13-13); Vikings 7-0 and 10-3

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