Specifically, Thursday Night Football offers plenty of sports betting drama and intrigue. NFL Week 6 opens with the Philadelphia Eagles hosting the defending Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Jalen Hurts has been given the ultimate vote of confidence by the Eagles. To illuminate, he replaces former starting quarterback Carson Wentz. Now Wentz is with the Indianapolis Colts. What is most interesting about this development is that Hurts faces more doubts than ever from the NFL “experts.” Of course, in this Thursday night matchup, Hurts matches up with the GOAT of quarterbacks, Tom Brady.
2021 NFL Week 6 Schedule
| Date: | October 14 through October 18, 2021 |
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| NFL Odds at SBG: | Check Back Later |
Thursday Night Football
Could their Thursday Night matchup at Philadelphia be a Pro football betting odds trap for the Bucs? Tampa Bay is now the target of every opponent that they face.
Tua’s Dolphins and Lawrence’s Jaguars Meet in Battle of Florida
The Miami Dolphins are among the most interesting teams on the board this season. At the onset is Tua Tagovailoa starting the season as the number one quarterback. Following a successful 2020 rookie campaign. Tua is thrilled to have his former Alabama teammate Jaylen Waddle arrive as the first pick for the Dolphins in the 2021 NFL Draft. Many NFL observers believe that Waddle was the most desirable receiver in the draft. Cause by his game-breaking ability. Tua and the Fish will be going up against Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Of course, One of the big storylines at Jacksonville will be the mental health and status of Jaguars rookie head coach Urban Meyer. Meyer had to quit college football because of the pressure and his inability to handle losing. Now he takes over one of the worst teams in the NFL. Meyer will likely have already suffered multiple losses when this game kicks off at Jacksonville.
Bears Host Packers in Ancient Rivalry Renewal
Correlate the oldest rivalry in the NFL renews when the Chicago Bears host the Green Bay Packers. The possibilities for this game and where these teams stand are endless. Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers will be likely be going up against top draft pick Justin Fields. Yet Rodgers’s status is the biggest topic of speculation this off-season.
Broncos and Raiders Continue Rivalry Founded in AFL
Speaking of ancient rivalries, the Las Vegas Raiders and Denver Broncos have been fighting it out in the same division since 1960 and the founding of the American Football League. Denver boasts one of the best defenses in the NFL but remains disjointed on offense where Drew Lock may not be wanted but is the best of bad alternatives.
Sunday Night Football
NBC Sunday Night Football gets another marquee showcase with the Pittsburgh Steelers hosting the Seattle Seahawks. Pittsburgh fans are excited about first-round draft pick Najee Harris. Since the departure of LeVeon Bell, the Steelers have been searching for a credible workhorse running back. Harris fills the void and has the Steelers dreaming of Super Sunday. Owing to that, the rejuvenated Steelers attack will provide a stern test to the questionable Seattle defense.
Monday Night Football
The Monday Night Football matchup on ESPN is a potential 2021 AFC Playoffs preview between the Tennessee Titans and the visiting Buffalo Bills. Tennessee is coming off consecutive playoff campaigns. However, the Titans were noticeably down a notch from their 2019 team. By contrast, Buffalo emerged last year as a top-tier NFL championship favorite. The betting line should be an honest one, and this is a potential trap game for the Bills.