The Cowboys and Zeke Elliot won, but the total went under. Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images
Fight-is to take part in a violent struggle involving the exchange of physical contact or sometimes is used to describe a quarrel or argument.
To Fight: can also be used when campaigning determinedly for or against something, especially when trying to prove a point or show interest in a specific matter.
This week we saw both of these "fights" in the NFL.
In the mixed martial arts fight of the day, A.J Green attempted a chokehold on Jacksonville cornerback Jalen Ramsey. The two went to the ground where Green continued to deliver punches to the cornerback's helmet. Both were ejected for some reason when Ramsey didn't do nearly as much as Green did.
In the Cardinals vs. 49ers game, Carlos Hyde tried to stick up for his Quarterback after an unnecessary roughness call. Haason Reddick , Frostee Rucker and Hyde were all ejected from the game.
In the silliest fight of the weekend, Jameis Winston poked the back of Marshon Lattimore's helmet, resulting in the defensive back, shoving back Winston. Out of nowhere, Mike Evans comes flying in with a hit stick type creation, sending the players into a frenzy on the sideline. The most important factor here is Winston was out of the game with an apparent injury. Why is your play caller on the field starting fights?
In the other type of fight mentioned, we touch on the "fight" the Giants and others put up in their games this weekend. The average margin of victory this week was a dozen points. Eight of the thirteen games, were decided by double digits. The number would have been 10, but late scores by Baltimore and Miami helped the figure out.
So are teams "fighting" until the final whistle? In the Giants vs. Rams game, we saw New York give up fairly quickly. Two, turnovers converted into early touchdowns set the tone. What sticks out the most, has to be the 3rd and 33 score. A short Pass to Robert Woods broke out for a 52-yard travesty as the Giants Landon Collins took a horrid angle allowing the play to break open. Last time a thirty yard plus third down was converted? 1999. Shortly after, the levees broke completely, when Jared Goff hit Sammy Watkins with a 67-yard bomb again because of a bad play, this time a blown coverage by Eli Apple. The Giants never "fought" again in the game and gave up 51 points at home.
Play, action or Pass went 3-4-1 Week 9. We are now 10-9-2 for the year.
Rams-3 WIN
Jaguars -5.5 WIN
Cowboys/ Chiefs over 54 LOSS
Saints/ Buccaneers over 51 LOSS
Titans-3 PUSH
Saints Team Total over 28.5 WIN
Teasers: Sea/Colts - Sea/ Packers LOSS
In what could have been a winning week, The Seahawks squandered a fourpoint lead late in the 4th quarter, allowing the Redskins to strike on a four-play drive. Legion of whom?
From the cashier's window
Most bet Teams:
Eagles 80%
Raiders 77%
Saints 76%
Rams 73%
Seahawks 73%
The favorites took the week once again going 7-4-2 ATS and 9-4 straight up. What once was a world of barking dogs, the favorites have caught up quickly for the year and are now 60-63-6. In the last three Sundays, favorites are a combined 21-10-4 (68 %) ATS. One trend that did live on is that the four underdogs that covered all won the game outright. So when playing underdogs, play them outright also.
Largest underdog to cover: Redskins +8.5 (Moneyline+350)
As mentioned earlier, the Seahawks had a late 4 point lead and allowed Kirk Cousins to orchestrate a four-play drive to take the lead 17-14. Seattle kicker Blair Walsh also missed three field goals Sunday to add to the Seahawks debacle. For Seattle, this is a devastating blow to the momentum they were building up. The Redskins were missing four starters on the offensive line and three from the defensive front seven. Greg Manusky had the defensive unit ready, and they created pressure on Russell Wilson all game long.
Honorable mention: Colts +6 (Moneyline +210)
Largest Favorite to cover
Eagles -7
The Eagles once again showed why they are considered by many, to be the cream of the crop of the NFL. Philadelphia backers never had to sweat, as the Eagles came out early and the spread was never in doubt. As for Carson Wentz, he shined again vs. one of the NFL's top defenses. He only threw for 199 yards (4TD), but much had to do with the 31-9 halftime lead. The Eagles have now outscored opponents 64-9 in the first quarter this season, so look for chances to play them early in games.
Totals:
The over/under was 6-7 in Week 9 and 66-65-1 in 2017.
In another wild Primetime finish, over bettors were once again rewarded with a miracle. The game had a total of 43, and through three quarters with only 20 points on the board, over bettors were using their tickets as coasters. Things quickly changed and a pass interference call with 0:00 time on the clock, allowed the Packers to punch in a meaningless touchdown, driving the total across the magic number 43 (30-17).
Through 29 primetime games, the over is now 18-11 (62%)
SUPER BOWL ODDS
NE 4-1
Phi 6-1
Pit 7-1
KC 12-1
Sea 14-1
NO 15-1
Dal, LAR 16-1
Min 18-1
Jax, Car, Ten 30-1
Atl 35-1
Oak 45-1
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Nick Chubb didn’t expect to be a Houston Texan. At least, not until he got the call on a quiet Saturday at home and was on a flight the next day. It happened fast — too fast, even, for the four-time Pro Bowler to fully process what it all meant. But now that he’s here, it’s clear this wasn’t a random landing spot. This was a calculated leap, one Chubb had been quietly considering from afar.
The reasons he chose Houston speak volumes not only about where Chubb is in his own career, but where the Texans are as a franchise.
For one, Chubb saw what the rest of the league saw the last two seasons: a young team turning the corner. He admired the Texans from a distance — the culture shift under head coach DeMeco Ryans, the explosive rise of C.J. Stroud, and the physical tone set by players like Joe Mixon. That identity clicked with Chubb. He’d been a fan of Ryans for years, and once he got in the building, everything aligned.
“I came here and saw a bunch of guys who like to work and not talk,” Chubb said. “And I realized I'm a perfect fit.”
As for his health, Chubb isn’t running from the injuries that cost him parts of the past two seasons, he’s owning them. But now, he says, they’re behind him. After a full offseason of training the way he always has — hitting his speed and strength benchmarks — Chubb says he’s feeling the best he has in years. He’s quick to remind people that bouncing back from major injuries, especially the one he suffered in 2023, is rarely a one-year journey. It takes time. He’s given it time.
Then there’s his fit with Mixon. The two aren’t just stylistic complements, they go way back. Same recruiting class, same reputation for running hard, same respect for each other’s games. Chubb remembers dreading matchups against the Bengals in Cleveland, worrying Mixon would take over the game. Now, he sees the opportunity in pairing up. “It’ll be us kinda doing that back-to-back against other defenses,” he said.
He’s also well aware of what C.J. Stroud brings to the table. Chubb watched Stroud nearly dismantle Georgia in the College Football Playoff. Then he saw it again, up close, when Stroud lit up the Browns in the postseason. “He torched us again,” Chubb said. Now, he gets to run alongside him, not against him.
Stroud made a point to welcome Chubb, exchanging numbers and offering support. It may seem like a small thing, but it’s the kind of leadership that helped sell Chubb on the Texans as more than just a good football fit — it’s a good locker room fit, too.
It appears the decision to come to Houston wasn’t part of some master plan. But in retrospect, it makes perfect sense. Chubb is a player with a no-nonsense work ethic, recovering from adversity, looking to write the next chapter of a career that’s far from over. And the Texans? They’re a team on the rise, built around guys who want to do the same.
You can watch the full interview in the video below.
And for those wondering how Joe Mixon feels about Nick Chubb, check out this video from last season. Let's just say he's a fan.
I’ve seen some speculation indicating that Joe Mixon may not be happy the Texans signed Nick Chubb. If that is what you believe, watch this clip from an interview with @greenlight pod last year & get back to me. pic.twitter.com/3vaip85esj
— Houston Stressans (@TexansCommenter) June 11, 2025
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