Jimmie's Picks (5 Live)
The Chiefs are 4-8-1 against the spread this season. ...
The Cardinals are 8-5 against the spread this season. ...
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Despite what the Bengals' record shows, Burrow has been outstanding in 2024. He leads the NFL in touchdown passes (30), and will likely take over the league lead in passing yards tonight. The 2019 Heisman Trophy winner is averaging 278.1 passing yards per game this season. Cincinnati's offense has been rolling over the last month and I expect that to continue on MNF.
The Bengals are facing a Dallas defense that has struggled mightily in 2024, allowing 28.3 points per game. Over the last month, Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati offense have been rolling, averaging over 30 points per game in their last four games. I expect another explosive offensive performance from the Bengals on MNF.
Brown has been an explosive play machine this season, with runs of 20+ yards in six games, and runs of 15+ yards in eight games thus far. Dallas is allowing 147.6 rushing yards per game this season, and is going to have its hands full trying to defend the likes of Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. I expect Brown to cash this bet early on Monday night.
If Joe Burrow and the Bengals offense continue to play the way they have been over the last four weeks, then Cincinnati could easily be leading by double digits at the half. I expect the Cowboys to come out and play hard early, but they simply don't have the firepower to get into a track meet with this Bengals team.
Pretty simple thought process here. The Bengals rank 31st and the Cowboys rank 30th in defensive scoring heading into this matchup. Joe Burrow has been lights out over the last month, and I expect him to guide Cincinnati to another 30+ points on MNF. The Cowboys should be able to move the ball and score against the Bengals' defense as well.
I don't love the price, but I am pretty confident in the Rangers here. Chicago has lost nine of its last 11 games, and just aren't a very good team right now. New York has been streaky this season, but they are clearly the better team here. I'm going to play this moneyline for 2 units.
Harris carried 16 times for 41 yards when these teams played on Nov. 21. With George Pickens out, I expect more work for Harris on Sunday. I see a Harris finishing with around 75 yards on Sunday.
George Pickens is officially inactive, leaving Wilson without his top target (and in my opinion one of the top-five wide receivers in the NFL). Wilson has gone well over this number in four of his six starts with the Steelers, but Pickens was on the field in each of those games. I expect the Steelers to lean heavily on Najee Harris and their rushing attack in this game. I see Wilson finishing with around 225 passing yards when it's all said and done.
Minnesota has quietly emerged as one of the best defensive teams in the NFL this season. I expect this to be a slugfest early, with most of the scoring taking place in the game's final three quarters.
The Vikings are 10-2 because they are one of the best defensive football teams in the NFL. Brian Flores would likely get my vote for NFL Assistant Coach of the Year if the season ended today. Kirk Cousins has a lot to play for in his first trip back to Minnesota. Cousins is potentially playing for his job in Atlanta with Michael Penix Jr. waiting to play behind him. He also has a chance for revenge against the team that essentially didn't want him back in 2024. Cousins will have to play much better than he has recently for the Falcons, but I expect him to show up and play well. This is too many points for a matchup like this in my opinion.