There may be 16 games on the schedule for NFL’s opening weekend but the smart gamblers know to only pay attention to a handful. That’s why Sports Illustrated’s gambling analyst Frank Taddeo has his eye on five match-ups for Week 1 including the Buccaneers vs. Saints and Steelers vs. Giants to name a few. Taddeo was joined by the editor of Saints News Network Kyle Mosley and highlights the best bets for NFL’s opening weekend.
The Las Vegas Raiders are expected to cut quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo on Wednesday, according to The Athletic’s Dianna Russini. The reported move comes just hours after the franchise agreed to sign Gardner Minshew to a two-year deal and days after after the team released signal-caller Brian Hoyer.
The Minnesota Vikings will sign running back Aaron Jones after the Green Bay Packers released the veteran on Monday, The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reported Tuesday morning. The deal will be for one year and $7 million, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
Free agent running back Derrick Henry has agreed to sign a two-year contract worth $16 million with the Baltimore Ravens, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Cleveland Browns are reportedly adding Jameis Winston to the team, providing depth behind Deshaun Watson after his injury-plagued season.
