The Report for Tuesday, October 27

Last night

One game went final. No upsets. On the day, Elo scored -5.2 and The System +9.8.

• Cowboys 38, Eagles 21: back and forth. The Cowboys won 38 to 21; the game turned on (Shotgun) T.McKee pass short right to M.Lemon for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. J.Elliott extra poin.

Elo moved

Dallas Cowboys gained the most, 37 points to 1464; Philadelphia Eagles lost the most, 37 to 1424. Ratings feed the next games directly.

• Dallas Cowboys +37 → 1464
• Philadelphia Eagles -37 → 1424

The lines

Quiet. No line moved more than a point and a half since yesterday morning.

Quarterbacks

One team is on a backup this week. New since yesterday: Michael Penix Jr. for the Falcons, Kyler Murray for the Vikings, Tyler Huntley for the Ravens, Tanner McKee for the Eagles, Sam Darnold for the Seahawks. Expected starters come from ESPN's depth chart with the injury report applied; a quarterback listed questionable still starts until he is ruled out.

• Atlanta Falcons: Michael Penix Jr.; Cooper Rush started last time
• Minnesota Vikings: Kyler Murray; Carson Wentz started last time
• Baltimore Ravens: Tyler Huntley (Lamar Jackson out (ankle)); Lamar Jackson started last time
• Philadelphia Eagles: Tanner McKee; Jalen Hurts started last time
• Seattle Seahawks: Sam Darnold; Drew Lock started last time

Injuries, next game

3 players out or doubtful across 2 teams, 10 questionable. Newly listed since yesterday: Jaelan Phillips (CAR, out), Sean Rhyan (GB, doubtful), Zaire Franklin (GB, out). Full reports are on each game page; ESPN's statuses, refreshed every three hours.

• Green Bay Packers: Sean Rhyan (G, ankle), Zaire Franklin (LB, shin)
• Carolina Panthers: Jaelan Phillips (LB, hamstring)

Money and the line

$696k is on this week's games at Kalshi and Polymarket. The most: Titans at Bengals, $316k. Spreads and totals are the sportsbooks' consensus.

• Titans at Bengals: $316k traded, CIN -10, total 46.5
• Panthers at Packers: $125k traded, GB -3.5, total 48
• Ravens at Bills: $47k traded, BUF -3.5, total 53.25
• Bears at Seahawks: $32k traded, SEA -3, total 46.5
• Chiefs at Broncos: $32k traded, DEN +1.25, total 41
• Vikings at Lions: $32k traded, DET -3.25, total 46

Playoff odds

From 3,000 simulated seasons, comparing 2026-10-27 with 2026-10-26. Dallas Cowboys gained the most, up 22 to 44%; Philadelphia Eagles slipped 15 to 5%.

• Dallas Cowboys +22 → 44%
• Washington Commanders -2 → 10%
• Seattle Seahawks -2 → 83%
• New York Giants -3 → 48%
• Philadelphia Eagles -15 → 5%

Next up

No games today. The next slate is Thursday 8:15 PM: Panthers at Packers.

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The board

The System has +214.7 on 106 games, the closing line +191.7. baba leads the people with +116.8. 9 agents are on the board. Since yesterday morning 0 people and 9 agents saved picks.

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