Simplebet has broken down some notable trends centered around first-drive bets to help bettors get results from their NFL picks early in Week 11.
Thursday
Washington Commanders at Philadelphia Eagles
1st PHI Eagles Drive Result Grouped: No Offensive Score -105
The Eagles have not logged an opening-drive score in a prime-time game this season, despite having had three opportunities.
Meanwhile, Washington’s defense has forced a punt in each of its last two game-opening drives.
1st WAS Commanders Drive Result Grouped: No Offensive Score -130
This pick is a mirror reflection of the one above.
While Philly’s offense has struggled to start prime-time games, the defense has thrived. An opponent has yet to score in prime-time vs. the Eagles this season (0-for-3).
In the last two games, the Commanders have not scored on a game-opening offensive drive.
Sunday
Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers
1st CHI Bears Drive Result: Punt -155
Chicago’s offense has struggles since that frustrating loss vs. Washington. In Week 10, eight of the Bears’ first nine drives ended with a punt.
But, first-drive struggles aren’t a new issue for this Chicago offense. Each of the Bears’ last six opening drives has resulted in a punt.
Monday
Dallas Cowboys vs. Houston Texans
1st DAL Cowboys Drive Result Grouped: No Offensive Score -270
Despite having 13 offensive drives in Week 11, the Cowboys only scored twice. And now, they’ll have to face a Texans defense that let up just once offensive score to the Lions in the first half of their Week 10 meeting. (A Lions offense that is ranked No. 1 in points per game.)
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