Former Browns QB Josh Dobbs getting the start for Titans vs. Cowboys

The former Browns quarterback is making his first career start tonight

A Cleveland Browns alum is getting his first career start tonight under center for the Tennessee Titans as they have benched Malik Willis in favor of Josh Dobbs. As they are still neck-and-neck with the Jacksonville Jaguars for the AFC South crown, this is a huge move by the Titans as they enter a showdown in Week 18. Signing with the Titans just a week ago, Dobbs is now thrust into action.

Running back Derrick Henry is also doubtful in this game, so the Titans could be resting for their one-game playoff against the Jaguars next week. Regardless, the former Browns quarterback is getting his chance to shine as Dobbs is set to start a game for the first time in his career on primetime Thursday Night Football.

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Best NFL underdog picks and predictions for Week 17

Analyzing NFL Week 17 betting odds and lines, with expert predictions and picks of the 3 best underdogs to cash in on.

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Six underdogs picked up outright victories in Week 16 and 7 covered the spread in their games.

Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s NFL odds and lines, and tab the best NFL Week 7 underdog bets to cash in on among SportbookWire’s NFL expert picks and predictions.

My 3 best underdog picks went 1-2, as the Jacksonville Jaguars won their game outright as underdogs. But the Seattle Seahawks lost by 14 to the Kansas City Chiefs, failing to cover the 10.5-point spread, while the Atlanta Falcons lost by 8 when the spread was 7.5 points.

My picks are now 22-26 on the season.

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NFL underdog predictions: Week 17

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at Thursday at 11:38 a.m. ET. All games Sunday and ET unless noted.

DENVER BRONCOS +12 (-109) at Kansas City Chiefs – 1 p.m. (CBS)

The Broncos will get new life with a coaching change, which almost always brings extra focus in their 1st game.

The Broncos lost to the Chiefs by only 6 points earlier this season and 3 of the last 4 games between the 2 teams have been decided by single digits.

The Chiefs covered the spread at home for the 1st time last week against the Seahawks.

Check out: All Week 17 odds and lines

CLEVELAND BROWNS (+110) at Washington Commanders – 1 p.m. (FOX)

The Commanders are returning to QB Carson Wentz as the team has not won a game in the last month. The Commanders are 2-4 when he starts.

The Browns have lost 2 of their last 3 games but are only allowing opponents to score only 14.8 points per game in their last 5 contests.

The Commanders have not covered the spread in the last 3 weeks.

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Dallas Cowboys at TENNESSEE TITANS +12.5 (-110) – Thursday 8:15 p.m. (Prime Video)

The Cowboys are a tough team to trust. It took overtime to beat the Eagles last week with backup QB Gardner Minshew playing. They have 5 wins of more than 12 points, but only 1 in the last 5 weeks.

The Titans have lost 5 games in a row and 2 have been by at least 14 points.

The Cowboys are 3-3 ATS on the road and the Titans are 3-4 ATS at home.

It’s just too many point to lay for the Cowboys.

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