Thursday Night Football Preview: Week 5
Thursday Night Football Preview: Week 5 Last week’s game offered a lot for fantasy football fans. And the Lions/Packers game mostly lived up to the hype. That won’t necessarily be the case in Week 4. The winless Chicago Bears travel
Last week’s game offered a lot for fantasy football fans. And the Lions/Packers game mostly lived up to the hype. That won’t necessarily be the case in Week 4. The winless Chicago Bears travel to the nation’s capital to face the 2-2 Washington Commanders. FullTime Fantasy‘s Thursday Night Football Preview: Week 5 breaks down this week’s NFC slugfest.
The Bears finally showed some life last week. However, a defensive collapse in the second half led to another loss for Matt Eberflus’s club. Chicago is now one of only two winless clubs in the NFL.
Meanwhile, Ron Rivera’s Washington squad dropped their second consecutive game after opening the season 2-0. However, the Commanders had a good showing, losing 34-31 in Philadelphia.
This is a pivotal game for both teams. Eberflus is feeling the pressure to get a win. Also, the Commanders need to take advantage of an easy schedule to break a two-game losing streak and remain in playoff contention.
Washington opened as 4.5-point favorites before some early action dropped that to -3.5. The over/under rose to 44.5.
Matchup
| TEAM | OFFENSE | PASS | RUSH | YDS/PLAY | POINTS |
| Chicago Bears | 21 | 21 | 13 | 16 | 22 |
| Washington Commanders | 20 | 20 | 17 | 22 | 17 |
The numbers show these teams are quite evenly matched. Their offenses rank back-to-back overall and are separated by just 5o yards. However, Washington has scored 20-plus points in three of four games and twice gone over 30.
Meanwhile, Chicago had three lackluster showings before finally showing some life against a hapless Denver defense on Sunday. For the Bears to have a shot, they’ll need some of Justin Fields’s Week 4 magic to carry over.
And it very well could. Both teams are bottom-10 in terms of allowing fantasy points to quarterbacks. That invites some solid fantasy, daily, and DFS scoring potential.
Chicago Offense
Justin Fields had the best passing day of his career last week. Fields posted a 132.7 QB Rating and threw for a career-high 335 yards and four TDs. Fields’s accuracy has improved in 2023 but his rushing production has plummeted. After averaging 76 rushing yards per game last year, Fields is down to 33.5 in 2023.
This week’s matchup appears fine for the passing game. Washington has surrendered the eighth-most fantasy points to opposing passers. Also, that includes 131 yards on the ground- third-most through four games.
After hearing that Roschon Johnson would get an opportunity to be Chicago’s RB1, Khalil Herbert played a season-high 77.8%…
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Thursday Night Football Preview: Week 4
Thursday Night Football Preview: Week 4 There were some huge performances last week and Week 4 is getting off to a promising start as the Detroit Lions travel to Wisconsin to take on the Green Bay Packers. FullTime Fantasy‘s Thursday
There were some huge performances last week and Week 4 is getting off to a promising start as the Detroit Lions travel to Wisconsin to take on the Green Bay Packers. FullTime Fantasy‘s Thursday Night Football Preview: Week 4 breaks down this week’s NFC North battle.
The Lions had a quiet showing on Sunday but were able to move to 2-1 by topping Atlanta. Detroit is optimistic that both LT Taylor Decker and RB David Montgomery will return for this game. Both would be welcomed additions in fantasy football circles.
Meanwhile, the Packers are also looking at substantial reinforcements. WR Christian Watson and RB Aaron Jones are expected to play. Detroit enters this game as 1.5-point favorites and the over/under has risen to 46.
Matchup
| TEAM | OFFENSE | PASS | RUSH | YDS/PLAY | POINTS |
| Detroit Lions | 8 | 7 | 11 | 5 | 12 |
| Green Bay Packers | 22 | 18 | 23 | 15 | 8 |
Similar to last season, Detroit boasts a potent and balanced offense. The Lions are capable of moving the ball on the ground or through the air quite well. They also protect the quarterback well and avoid turnovers.
However, Detroit tends to be much more potent at home. Also, the Packers have dominated this series at Lambeau, winning 21 of the last 25.
Green Bay’s offense stands out in one key area. Scoring touchdowns. The Packers rank fifth in the NFL in third down conversion rate. Also, they’re top-10 in offense and defense red-zone efficiency.
The Packers opened as slight favorites. However, the line has shifted to Detroit now being favored.
Detroit Offense
Jared Goff posted a 109.3 QB Rating and tossed 23 of his 29 touchdowns at home last season. Goff played well on the road in Week 1 and…
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Thursday Night Football Preview: Week 3
Thursday Night Football Preview: Week 3 Last week’s battle was as high-scoring and entertaining as we expected. For Week 3, old NFC rivals square off. However, injuries to both teams will have an impact. FullTime Fantasy‘s Thursday Night Football Preview:
New York pulled off an improbable comeback on Sunday in Arizona but must avoid getting down early to this talented San Francisco squad. Also, the Giants are expected to be without their top offensive weapon.
The 49ers look like one of the best teams in football. San Francisco has won 12 of their last 18 against the G-Men and enter this game as 9.5-point favorites.
Matchup
| TEAM | OFFENSE | PASS | RUSH | YDS/PLAY | POINTS |
| New York Giants | 23 | 24 | 13 | 25 | 28 |
| San Francisco 49ers | 7 | 16 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
Things looked dire for the Giants last week. After getting drubbed in their opener, Brian Daboll’s team found themselves down 20-0 at halftime against the lowly Arizona Cardinals in Glendale on Sunday. Fortunately, the Giants stormed back and outscored the Cards 31-7 in the second half to improve to 1-1.
Playing that lackadaisically won’t work against Kyle Shanahan’s 49ers.
San Francisco beat the Rams to improve to 2-0. The 49ers boast the league’s No. 7 offense and have also allowed the third-fewest points in the league. Shanahan’s crew can win via the pass or run and will bring it defensively.
Also, the Giants will be without their best weapon, RB Saquon Barkley. This complicates things for Daboll and company. Also, the Giants will be without Andrew Thomas and Ben Bredeson on the offensive line.
However, this game still has significant fantasy football and DFS implications that we will break down in this Thursday Night Football Preview: Week 3…
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Thursday Night Football Preview: Week 2
The opening week of the 2023 NFL season was filled with surprises. A good percentage of those were poor ones. That includes both participants in tonight’s games. Hopefully, both squads can turn it around, but we’ll dig deep in our
Philadelphia managed to pull out a win in Week 1 but had an underwhelming offensive showing in New England. Meanwhile, the Vikings were stunned at home, losing to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20-17.
Both teams are loaded with fantasy-relevant talent. The main question is will we see both offenses rebound? The FullTime Fantasy Thursday Night Football Preview: Week 2 analyzes the game with fantasy tips, DFS picks, and our best bet.
Matchup
| TEAM | OFFENSE | PASS | RUSH | YDS/PLAY | POINTS |
| Minnesota Vikings | 6 | 3 | 31 | 2 | 20 |
| Philadelphia Eagles | 24 | 23 | 14 | 22 | 8 |
Both squads fought in close matchups in their openers. Philadelphia’s potent offense was held to 154 passing yards by Bill Belcichik’s defense. The Eagles were just 4-of-13 on third downs and held to 4.1 yards per play.
Expect things to rebound for Philly on Thursday. Turnovers did the Vikings in last week. Minnesota outplayed the Buccaneers but lost the turnover battle 3-0. For the Vikings to have a shot against a tough Eagles team on the road, they must clean up that part of their game.
Minnesota enters this game as a 6.5-point underdog. The over/under of 49 is the second-highest of the slate.
Let’s break down what that means from a fantasy football and sports betting perspective in our Thursday Night Football Preview: Week 2.
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Thursday Night Football Preview: Week 1
Welcome to the 2023 NFL season! To kick off another glorious campaign, the NFL schedule makers did us a solid by matching up two of the league’s top offensive clubs. The defending champion Kansas City Chiefs will host the upstart
With Travis Kelce ailing, there is some uncertainty about this game. That has caused some books to remove this contest altogether. However, Kansas City is still a 6.5 -point favorite. The total dipped a point to 52.5.
Subsequently, we will update our preview when there is clarity. Until then, here is FullTime Fantasy‘s Thursday Night Football Preview: Week 1 with fantasy tips, DFS picks, and our best bet.
Matchup
| TEAM | OFFENSE | PASS | RUSH | YDS/PLAY | POINTS |
| Detroit Lions | 4 | 8 | 11 | 4 | 3 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | 1 | 1 | 20 | 1 | 1 |
* above ranks are from the 2022 season
Starting in Week 2, teams playing on Thursday are disadvantaged by playing on short rest. However, that doesn’t apply in Week One. Both high-powered offenses are well-rested. This game still boasts the highest over/under total for the slate.
The fantasy football ramifications for this one can’t be understated. Both the Chiefs and Lions fielded top-5 offenses last season. Also, fantasy football rosters are peppered with skill position players from both squads.
Andy Reid is noted for success with extra time to prepare. Reid’s teams are 27-4 after a bye. The Chiefs have won eight consecutive season openers under Reid and are 9-1 overall in Week 1. In those eight victories, Kansas City has averaged a whopping 36.4 points per game.
That is going to be a real problem for Dan Campbell’s Lions. Detroit hasn’t won in Week 1 since 2017. However, that hasn’t been all bad from a fantasy perspective. Detroit might be 0-2 under Campbell in Week One, but the Lions have averaged 34 points per game.
With that history and the abundance of skill position talent on both sides, the 2023 season should get off to a bang. Subsequently, this is a game with major fantasy ramifications.
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Thursday Night Football Preview: Week 17
We’ve reached the penultimate week of the 2022 NFL season. Week 17 also happens to be the final Thursday Night Football matchup. Our FullTime Fantasy Thursday Night Football Preview: Week 17 breaks down the fantasy and betting trends you need
2022’s Thursday Night Football finale appears to be a mismatch. The reeling Tennessee Titans have lost five straight including an embarrassing home loss four days ago to the lowly Houston Texans.
Meanwhile, the Dallas Cowboys just knocked off the Philadelphia Eagles and are riding high as 10-point road favorites. The over/under is 39.5.
Matchup
| TEAM | OFFENSE | PASS | RUSH | YDS/PLAY | POINTS |
| Dallas Cowboys | 8 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 3 |
| Tennessee Titans | 30 | 30 | 12 | 21 | 27 |
Breaking down the disparity in offensive firepower explains why the Cowboys are double-digit favorites. Mike McCarthy’s squad is a top-10 unit on both sides of the ball. The potent Dallas offense can run or pass with any team and ranks third in scoring.
Meanwhile…
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Thursday Night Football Preview: Week 16
As the fantasy football playoffs roll on, the NFL regular season marches toward a conclusion. Both of these teams have a shot at making the NFL’s postseason, which is a nice surprise. The FullTime Fantasy Thursday Night Football Preview: Week
The 6-8 Jaguars just upset the Dallas Cowboys and have a ton of momentum. Doug Pederson’s squad has won 3-of-4 and concludes the season with two winnable AFC South contests.
Meanwhile, the Jets have dropped three straight and 4-of-5. For New York to keep their fading postseason dreams alive, Week 16 is a must-win proposition.
New York opened as slight 1-point home favorites. This tells us Vegas thinks the Jaguars are the better team. However, wind, cold, and rain are expected to play a role in Thursday’s action.
Matchup
| TEAM | OFFENSE | PASS | RUSH | YDS/PLAY | POINTS |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | 6 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 12 |
| New York Jets | 19 | 15 | 24 | 20 | 23 |
Doug Pederson has restored balance to the Jaguars. Plus, Pederson has unlocked the potential in sophomore QB Trevor Lawrence. Jacksonville’s offense is top-10 through the air and via the rush. But, the Jags’ 27th-ranked defense has struggled to stop the opposition’s passing attack.
However, it remains to be seen if the Jets can capitalize on that weakness. Struggling second-year QB Zach Wilson gets the starting nod
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Thursday Night Football Preview: Week 15
The fantasy playoffs have arrived. Up first, we get an NFC West grudge match between the 49ers and the Seahawks. The FullTime Fantasy Thursday Night Football Preview: Week 15 breaks down the fantasy and betting trends you need to know for
San Francisco (9-4) enters this duel riding a 6-game winning streak. The Niners have scored 33-plus points in three of their last four and haven’t surrendered more than 17 since Week 7. It’s no surprise to see the 49ers as road favorites.
Meanwhile, the Seahawks are reeling. Seattle (7-6) has lost 3-of-4 including two straight as favorites at Lumen Field. For Seattle to keep their NFC playoff hopes alive, this NFC West showdown is a must-win.
San Francisco is favored by 3.5 and the over/under is 43.5
Matchup
| TEAM | OFFENSE | PASS | RUSH | YDS/PLAY | POINTS |
| San Francisco 49ers | 9 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
| Seattle Seahawks | 13 | 9 | 21 | 4 | 6 |
These two teams are eerily similar on offense. Pete Carrol’s squad likes to try to establish the run to take shots downfield. Conversely, the 49ers are a balanced attack that can be potent in play-action spots.
The biggest difference…
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Thursday Night Football Preview: Week 14
It’s hard to believe we’re already up to Week 14. It may be fantasy playoff season but this week’s game features two teams unlikely to be participating in the postseason. The FullTime Fantasy Thursday Night Football Preview: Week 14 breaks
If either of these teams makes the postseason, it will be Las Vegas. The streaky Raiders have won three straight to crawl back into the playoff picture. Barely. Meanwhile, the defending Super Bowl champs are dead in the water and have all but thrown in the towel on a lost season.
The 3-9 Rams are 6-point home dogs to a 5-7 Raiders squad. This contest opened at 43 but has climbed to 44.5. Let’s break down this week’s streaming action.
Matchup
| TEAM | OFFENSE | PASS | RUSH | YDS/PLAY | POINTS |
| Las Vegas Raiders | 10 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 9 |
| Los Angeles Rams | 31 | 25 | 30 | 32 | 29 |
Things have gone from bad to worse for Sean McVay’s Rams. The offense struggled with an injured Matthew Stafford under center. However, it has regressed significantly since Stafford went on IR. Only the Broncos have been more incompetent offensively, and the Rams are lost six straight.
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Thursday Night Football Preview: Week 13
Thanksgiving is now behind us. However, the fantasy playoffs are now just a week or two away. The FullTime Fantasy Thursday Night Football Preview: Week 13 breaks down the fantasy and betting trends you need to know for Thursday’s AFC
In a rare coincidence, both of these teams played last Thursday. Buffalo beat Detroit in their second consecutive game at Ford Field. Meanwhile, the Patriots lost in Minnesota in last week’s TNF game.
This is the first of two meetings between these two AFC East contenders. The Bills head into Foxborough as 4-point favorites. And, the over/under sits at 43.5 points.
Matchup
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