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NFL: Underdogs Struggle, Allen MVP Contender

This week in the NFL, double-digit underdogs are struggling to cover, with four out of five teams failing to do so last week. The trend continues this week with the Browns and Raiders as underdogs. Meanwhile, Josh Allens MVP push gains momentum after a comeback win, while the Packers Super Bowl hopes dim due to a loss and injury. The Packers are still favored against the Bears, but the Seahawks are surprising home underdogs against the Rams. The Patriots, despite their record, are underdogs against the Ravens.

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