- Optimism in New York: A youth movement lifted the New York Giants to a 17-point victory as 7.5-point underdogs on Thursday Night Football, earning them the title of Most Improved Team of the Week. Rookie duo Jaxson Dart and Cam Skattebo combined for four touchdowns, with Dart leading the way. He earned a PFF grade of 91.2, demonstrating his dual-threat ability both in the air and on the ground.
- A reprieve for the Jets: Despite having the easiest stretch in the league in terms of power, the Jets’ upcoming roster is full of unfavorable situations. After turning down a post-London bye, they return home in a short week to take on Carolina. From there, they host a Bengals team coming off Thursday Night Football with extra rest. New York gets a bye in Week 9, but so do the Browns, their Week 10 opponent.
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In this article we highlight the three teams that have gained the most ground following last week’s results. We’ll also examine schedule strength over the next four weeks, highlighting the softest and toughest upcoming slates – a crucial lens for identifying potential overreactions in lines, totals and futures.
The aim is to give bettors a forward-looking edge on who is climbing, who is facing headwinds and where opportunities may still be hiding.
| Team | Assets | Weekly adjustment | SoS YTD | Remaining SoS |
| KC | 6.0 | 0.9 | 2 | 18 |
| GB | 5.5 | 0.5 | 20 | 12 |
| BUF | 4.8 | -1.4 | 30 | 21 |
| THE | 4.7 | -0.9 | 4 | 3 |
| THE | 4.7 | 0.9 | 6 | 20 |
| PHI | 3.6 | -1.8 | 12 | 5 |
| BLT | 2.8 | 6.8 | 3 | 28 |
| LAUNDRY | 2.6 | -0.5 | 16 | 9 |
| TB | 2.4 | 0.9 | 13 | 27 |
| IT | 2.4 | 0.3 | 19 | 8 |
| LAC | 2.0 | 0.3 | 18 | 15 |
| SEA | 1.8 | 0.9 | 23 | 13 |
| HST | 1.7 | 0.0 | 15 | 11 |
| SF | 1.7 | 1.3 | 21 | 23 |
| MIN | 1.6 | 0.0 | 27 | 1 |
| IND | 1.0 | 0.3 | 26 | 10 |
| ATL | 0.8 | 1.4 | 5 | 31 |
| PIT | 0.8 | 0.6 | 31 | 14 |
| JAX | -0.1 | -0.9 | 7 | 26 |
| CHI | -0.5 | 0.5 | 11 | 16 |
| It is | -1.4 | 0.4 | 29 | 32 |
| DELIVERY | -1.8 | 0.1 | 32 | 2 |
| VALLEY | -2.4 | -0.7 | 22 | 4 |
| AUTO | -2.7 | 0.7 | 28 | 17 |
| LV | -3.1 | 0.5 | 24 | 7 |
| Nyg | -3.3 | 1.8 | 8 | 6 |
| MIA | -4.3 | -0.3 | 25 | 24 |
| CIN | -4.8 | -0.1 | 9 | 22 |
| NYJ | -6.4 | -0.4 | 10 | 30 |
| CLV | -6.9 | -0.4 | 1 | 29 |
| TEN | -7.2 | -0.5 | 17 | 19 |
| NO | -8.0 | -0.4 | 14 | 25 |
Top 3 risers
New York Giants +1.9
A youth movement lifted the New York Giants to a 17-point victory as 7.5-point underdogs on Thursday Night Football, earning them the title of Most Improved Team of the Week. Rookie duo Jaxson Dart and Cam Skattebo combined for four touchdowns, with Dart leading the way. He earned a PFF grade of 91.2, demonstrating his dual-threat ability both in the air and on the ground.
Atlanta Falcons +1.4
Atlanta looked refreshed after the bye week, jumping out to a 21-7 halftime lead over the Bills. It was almost 28-7, but Drake London’s toe went out of bounds near the goal line as time expired in the first half. The Falcons defensive line continued its strong form, creating pressure and forcing two Josh Allen interceptions on Monday Night Football.
Los Angeles Rams +.9
It wasn’t the offensive explosion that the game script seemed to favor for the Rams, but their defense delivered and held the Ravens to just three points. They go abroad for another match – against Jacksonville – before they enter their bye week. The break will be welcome, as star wide receiver Puka Nacua was shaken up on Sunday and is currently listed as an everyday player.
Toughest upcoming schedules
Minnesota Vikings (average higher per 3.3)
W7: Phi (3,6) | W8: @lac (2) | W9: @det (4,7) | W10: BLT (2.8)
Schedule Notes: They forego their bye week in W6 and trade it for a Week 10 matchup against the Ravens, leaving them locked into what remains the toughest four-game stretch in the league. Their typical bye week boost is somewhat offset by Philadelphia playing Thursday Night Football.
Minnesota now faces a short turnaround with a road game in Los Angeles for TNF in Week 8. That game will be a pivotal pivot: They will benefit from the extra rest in Week 9, but will be on the other side of the equation in Week 10 as Baltimore gets extra rest.
Las Vegas Raiders (average PR of 2.8)
W7: @KC (6) | W8: TAUW | W9: JAX (-.1) | W10:@DEN (2.4)
Schedule Notes: The Raiders face an early body-clock kickoff this week Kansas City, but the rough patch has a silver lining: their bye week follows.
Washington Commanders (average OPP PR of 2.5)
W7: Valley (-2.4) | W8: KC (6) | W9: Sea (1.8) | W10: It (4.7)
Schedule Notes: The Commanders are in the middle of a back-to-back road game, heading to Dallas and then Kansas City. They return home to host Seattle in Week 9, but the Seahawks will have a bye — minimizing the typical downside of traveling across the country.
Easiest upcoming schedules
New York Jets (average higher per of -4.8)
W7: AUTO (-2.7) | W8: CIN (-4.8) | W9: TAUW | W10: CLV (-6.9)
Schedule Notes: Despite having the easiest stretch in the league in terms of power, the Jets’ upcoming roster is full of unfavorable situations. After turning down a post-London bye, they return home in a short week to take on Carolina. From there, they host a Bengals team coming off Thursday Night Football with extra rest. New York gets a bye in Week 9, but so do the Browns, their Week 10 opponent.
Cleveland Browns (average PR of -4)
W7: MIA (−4.3) | W8: NO (−1,4) | W9: TAUW | W10: NOS (-6.4)
Schedule Notes: As for the Browns, they are heading into a favorable trajectory of their own, with no major schedule irregularities.
Chicago Bears (average PR of -3-3)
W7: NO (-8) | W8: BLT (2,8) | W9: CIN (-4.8) | W10: NYG (-3.3)
Schedule Notes: The Bears will likely face Lamar Jackson in Week 8, while the Ravens have a bye. These projections explain his expected returns. The trip to Baltimore marks the first of back-to-back road games against AFC North opponents.
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