The backdoor was open on Thursday night as the Browns were unable to cover a 6-point number at home, much to the rejoice of the slight majority of the betting public who backed Joe Burrow in primetime.
Week 2 of the NFL slate features a fearsome foursome of heavy public favorites (Chiefs, Ravens, 49ers, Bills) getting over 90% of the action despite all four teams being on the road. The public is not afraid to take what they saw in Week 1 and apply it to the following Sunday. But as we’ve learned time and time again in the NFL, things are not always as they appear.