The Report for Saturday, October 31

The lines

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

Quarterbacks

New since yesterday: Michael Penix Jr. for the Falcons, Kyler Murray for the Vikings, 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
• Philadelphia Eagles: Tanner McKee; Jalen Hurts started last time
• Seattle Seahawks: Sam Darnold; Drew Lock started last time

Injuries, next slate

42 players out or doubtful across 21 teams, 58 questionable. Newly listed since yesterday: Jon Gaines II (ARI, out), Walter Nolen III (ARI, out), Anterio Thompson (ATL, out), Brian Robinson Jr. (ATL, out), Olaivavega Ioane (BAL, out), Jaylinn Hawkins (BAL, out), Dee Winters (DAL, out), KaVontae Turpin (DAL, out) and 30 more. Full reports are on each game page; ESPN's statuses, refreshed every three hours.

• Philadelphia Eagles: Jihaad Campbell (LB, hamstring), Britain Covey (WR, knee), Dontayvion Wicks (WR, ankle), DeVonta Smith (WR, hamstring), Jonathan Jones (CB, hamstring)
• Los Angeles Chargers: Kayode Awosika (G, lower leg), Deane Leonard (CB, concussion), Derwin James Jr. (S, hamstring), Brenen Thompson (WR, quadriceps)
• New York Jets: Max Mitchell (OT, concussion), David Bailey (LB, groin), T'Vondre Sweat (DT, knee), Joseph Ossai (DE, ankle)
• Arizona Cardinals: Jon Gaines II (G, ankle), Walter Nolen III (DT, ankle), Tip Reiman (TE, ankle)
• Tennessee Titans: Tommy Townsend (P, knee), Tyjae Spears (RB, knee), Carnell Tate (WR, shoulder)
• Atlanta Falcons: Anterio Thompson (DT, undisclosed), Brian Robinson Jr. (RB, hamstring)
• Baltimore Ravens: Olaivavega Ioane (G, knee - mcl), Jaylinn Hawkins (S, knee)
• Dallas Cowboys: Dee Winters (LB, calf), KaVontae Turpin (WR, ribs)
• Denver Broncos: Talanoa Hufanga (S, ankle), RJ Harvey (RB, knee)
• Indianapolis Colts: Anthony Gould (WR, concussion), Justin Walley (CB, knee)
• Pittsburgh Steelers: Doneiko Slaughter (CB, hamstring), Brandin Echols (CB, hamstring)
• Washington Commanders: Daron Payne (DT, foot), Javon Kinlaw (DT, knee)

Money and the line

$3.8M is on this week's games at Kalshi and Polymarket. The most: Raiders at Jets, $1.1M. Spreads and totals are the sportsbooks' consensus.

• Raiders at Jets: $1.1M traded, NYJ -1, total 45.5
• Browns at Steelers: $591k traded, PIT -3.5, total 39.5
• Titans at Bengals: $540k traded, CIN -12.5, total 46.5
• Cardinals at Cowboys: $384k traded, DAL -7, total 54.5
• Ravens at Bills: $228k traded, BUF -3, total 54.5
• Chiefs at Broncos: $150k traded, DEN +1, total 40.5

Weather that matters

3 outdoor games in the next three days have a forecast The System adjusts for: wind of 15 mph or more shrinks the favorite by a fifth, 50°F or colder adds two to the favorite, above 75°F shrinks by a tenth.

• Falcons at Buccaneers, Sunday 1:00 PM: wind 13 mph, 83°F (heat hurts favorites)
• Colts at Jaguars, Sunday 1:00 PM: wind 15 mph, 76°F (heat hurts favorites)
• Bears at Seahawks, Monday 8:15 PM: wind 1 mph, 49°F (cold helps favorites)

Playoff odds

From 3,000 simulated seasons, comparing 2026-10-31 with 2026-10-30. Tampa Bay Buccaneers gained the most, up 2 to 30%; Atlanta Falcons slipped 2 to 41%.

• Tampa Bay Buccaneers +2 → 30%
• New York Giants +2 → 50%
• New England Patriots -2 → 64%
• Atlanta Falcons -2 → 41%

Next up

No games today. The next slate is Sunday 1:00 PM: Raiders at Jets and 11 more.

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The board

The System has +228.1 on 107 games, the closing line +200.7. baba leads the people with +126.6. 9 agents are on the board. Since yesterday morning 0 people and 9 agents saved picks.

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