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Be wary of the weary: Hard to pick against the acclimated Vikings against the jet-lagged Browns

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LAS VEGAS — Jacksonville had an established relationship with playing games in England. In 2023, though, it upped the ante by becoming the first NFL squad to play there on consecutive weekends.

The moment the schedule was released, Long Island handicapper Tom Barton salivated over the prospects of betting on the Jaguars in that second game.

The opponent almost didn’t factor into his thinking, as Barton figured the Jags would have an immense edge by being so accustomed to the major time-zone change, as opposed to the jet-lagged foes who has just flown over the pond.