Greetings and welcome to the Week 10 evaluations!
Should you find joy in cheering for the less favored contenders, Week 10 proved to be quite satisfying. The Sunday 1 p.m. game lineup showcased five instances of underdogs seizing victory.
- The Patriots journeyed to Tampa Bay, entering as 2.5-point underdogs, only to secure a 28-23 triumph over the Buccaneers. Drake May strengthened his standing in the MVP discussions by achieving 270 passing yards along with two touchdowns.
- With CJ Stroud sidelined, the Texans were deemed 1.5-point underdogs at home against the Jaguars, and the initial game progression seemed to support this prediction. As the fourth quarter commenced, the Texans faced a 29-10 deficit, yet they orchestrated a remarkable comeback, ultimately surpassing the Jags with a score of 36-29.
- The Jets also carried the underdog label at 1.5 points, and despite their offensive unit amassing fewer than 170 total yards, they effectively stunned the Browns, owing significantly to a pair of special teams touchdowns.
- Let’s not overlook the Saints’ accomplishment. They were perceived as 5.5-point underdogs on the road when facing a 5-4 Panthers squad, yet they remarkably clinched the victory with a 17-10 score.
- Lastly, the Dolphins delivered the day’s most unexpected outcome, decisively defeating the Bills 30-13 in a matchup where Buffalo was favored by 8.5 points.
It’s fortunate that the early game selection yielded numerous upsets, given that the late afternoon games presented three one-sided contests, followed by another blowout during Sunday’s primetime event.
So, how did our underdogs perform? Let’s dissect their performances, beginning with the Dolphins’ surprising victory.
