LA's Newest QB

Life comes at you fast in the NFL, and the tumultuous fall of former first overall pick Baker Mayfield may have hit its low point earlier this week. The man once thought of as Cleveland's franchise QB was waived by the 4-8 Panthers 😬

• But one team's trash is another team's treasure; the 3-9 Rams, in the midst of perhaps the worst Super Bowl hangover we've ever seen, and in desperate need of quarterback reinforcements, were the one and only team to put in a claim for Mayfield

• Without their 1st round pick in next year's draft, the Rams have no reason not to chase wins the rest of this season, and if any HC is going to salvage Baker's career, Sean McVay is near the top of that list. But based on his recent play, it remains to be seen if he'll be an upgrade over LA's current QB options 😅

Whether it lasts five weeks or beyond, the Mayfield era in Los Angeles could start as early as tonight, with reports the QB could at least be active for the TNF showdown against the Raiders. Except some slight line movement as the Rams' quarterback situation becomes more clear, but here's how the odds are looking ahead of tonight's game 👇

Raiders vs. Rams Betting Preview (subject to change)

• Spread: Raiders -6.5

• Moneyline: Raiders -310 (bet $310, win $100), Raiders +250 (bet $100, win $250)

• Over/Under: 43.5

The Rams have dropped six straight, Aaron Donald is out once again, the offense looks lost without Cooper Kupp. They've got a freshly-acquired Mayfield, a banged-up John Wolford and an ineffective Bryce Perkins as their QB options tonight...if that doesn't spell out FADE in all caps, I don't know what does 🤷🏻‍♂️

Hope In Vegas

The Rams' ineptitude alone is enough to convince me to hammer the Raiders by a TD tonight, but it also helps that Vegas has looked the best they have all year recently 📈

• The Raiders' season was on life support after a Week 10 loss to the Colts dropped their record to 2-7, but a three-game win streak has bumped them back into the mix in the AFC Wild Card picture

• All three wins were by one possession, including two in overtime. Last Sunday's 27-20 win over the rival Chargers was especially huge for any Vegas playoff hopes 👀

With little to no margin for error the rest of the season, tonight's matchup against the spiraling Rams certainly qualifies as a must-win. If the Raiders' Big Three is able to keep up their recent level of play, I don't foresee any issues making it four in a row 💪

• Derek Carr is tossing for 284 YPG over their current win streak, while adding seven scores through the air. I like him to add at least two more passing TDs to his season stat line tonight at -115

• Expect Davante Adams to be a recipient of at least one of those TDs at -150. Since a rare one-catch dud against the Saints in Week 8, the star WR has gone absolutely nuclear, averaging 133 YPG to go along with seven TDs in five games 🤯

• But as good as the Carr-Adams connection has been recently, Josh Jacobs may be shining brightest of all. The league's leading rusher has had a dominant three-game stretch, featuring a historic stat line against Seattle two weeks ago that looked straight out of Madden 😤

The Raiders gotta be kicking themselves now for turning down Jacobs' fifth-year option prior to the season. With a sparkling new contract in free agency on his mind, Jacobs has every reason to keep showing out, and assuming he suits up, I expect him to do so tonight to the tune of 90+ rush yards at -113 🔨

For My Parlay Gurus

If you didn't get the memo, I'm all in on the Raiders tonight. I like Vegas to win by at least a touchdown, and as I mentioned, I think Davante continues his torrid pace and gets in on the scoring once again. Here's the parlay I'm going with 👇

• Raiders -6.5 vs. Rams: -115

• Davante Adams Anytime Touchdown: -150

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