In Deshaun Watson’s first start in Houston on Sunday, he became the first rookie quarterback since Fran Tarkenton in 1961 to finish with four TD passes and a rushing TD in one game as the Texans trounced the Titans 57-14.
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Todd Dewey, Kelly Stewart and CG Technology sports book vice-president Matt Holt preview Week 5 of the NFL season.
The Gold Sheet handicapper Bruce Marshall provides the Review-Journal with NFL tech notes and trends from Goldsheet.com.
Three concussions in less than 13 months. David Amerson knows it doesn’t sound good.
Raiders quarterback Derek Carr looked good enough Friday to force a decision.
Bryan Salmond and Raiders beat writer Michael Gehlken discuss how EJ Manuel starting at quarterback on Sunday and Derek Carr showing up for practice.
The Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs are each 4-0 against the spread, and the Los Angeles Rams are 4-0 over-under.
Sean Smith, David Amerson and Gareon Conley are the top cornerbacks on the Raiders’ payroll. They’ve played three snaps together in four games.
Review-Journal Vegas Nation host Bryan Salmond and reporter Gilbert Manzano discuss the Raiders’ Week 5 game against the Ravens.
Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch has carried the ball 15 times for 30 yards and no touchdowns in the past two weeks.
A moment of silence was held Thursday before the Tampa Bay Buccaneers faced the New England Patriots, an honorary gesture directed to the victims of last Sunday’s mass shooting in Las Vegas.
Quarterback Derek Carr made an appearance Thursday at the Raiders’ practice, but EJ Manuel is expected to be the starter Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens.
The Patriots (2-2) enter the game off a 33-30 loss to the Carolina Panthers in Week 4. Tampa Bay (2-1) enters the matchup off a 25-23 win over the New York Giants.
Best bets from Brian Blessing, Bernie Fratto, Mitch Moss and Todd Dewey.
Since 2003, the Patriots are 43-6 in regular-season games after a loss. The betting public expects that trend to continue Thursday night, backing New England as a 5-point road favorite over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.