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The Houston Texans and the Atlanta Falcons square off in an intriguing battle this coming Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Will the Texans keep on rolling with CJ Stroud leading the squad? Or will the Falcons snap out of their two-game losing skid?
Read on for more about this Texans vs Falcons matchup in the 2023 NFL game, including our predictions, picks, and latest odds to win this showdown, as brought to you by JefeBet. Also, don’t forget to check out other NFL content to help you make the best betting decisions.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Houston Texans vs Atlanta Falcons NFL Regular Season Week 5 Game on October 8, 2023
- Where: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia
- When: Sunday, October 8, 2023, 1:00 PM ET
- Where to Watch: FOX
- Spread: Houston Texans (+2) vs Atlanta Falcons (-2)
- Over/Under: 41.0
All odds are provided by DraftKings.
Betting on the Houston Texans (+2)
Regular season record: 2-2
It appears that CJ Stroud is starting to get a good flow in the pros. Stroud passed for 306 yards and two touchdowns while avoiding throwing a pick and going 16/30 in the Texans’ 30-6 last week over the Pittsburgh Steelers at home. While he had plenty of incompletions, Stroud is clearly playing much better this season than the quarterback drafted before him this year, Bryce Young of the Carolina Panthers.
The Texans are now on a two-game win streak and hit the road with a 4-1 record against the spread in their last five games in enemy territory. With a seemingly underrated receiving corps including the likes of Nico Collins, Tank Dell, and Robert Woods, Stroud is ready to put up a strong performance again this coming weekend.
Betting on the Atlanta Falcons (-2)
Regular season record: 2-2
The Falcons are fresh off a trip across the pond. They lost to the Jacksonville Jaguars in London in Week 4 to the tune of a 23-7 score. Atlanta’s offense is on a slump, as it has produced just a total of 13 points in the team’s last two outings.
Desmond Ridder passed for only 191 yards and a touchdown with two interceptions on 19/31 completions in the Jaguars game. He was also sacked four times for a loss of 31 yards. That being said, Atlanta’s attack can’t still be underestimated because it still features rookie running back Bijan Robinson, who rushed 14 times for 105 yards in London. Atlanta also has a decent defense that is fifth in the league with just 4.7 yards allowed per play.
El Jefe’s Prediction on Houston Texans vs Atlanta Falcons
With the Falcons back home, Robinson produces an even better performance than the one he had across the pond. He leads Atlanta to a win and cover.
Prediction:
The Falcons win, 23-20.
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