It doesn’t matter that the spread is as high as -13.5 at a couple books in Las Vegas (most bettors missed the opener of -11), or that the Falcons showed some fight in last week’s win against the Cardinals. All anyone seems to want right now is to be on the elite teams, and the Packers are arguably on top of that short list. “We’re at the stage of the season where we’re starting to see the ‘big four’ teams separate themselves from everyone else and continually be weekly plays by the masses,” said the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook‘s Jeff Sherman....

Both the Colts and Giants started the season 0-2 but righted the ship quickly and got to 2-2. But it was Indy and its No. 1 rated offense that made the better impression, as the SuperBook’s updated number on Sept. 30 had the Colts -1.5. Four weeks later, the Colts are -3, despite getting wiped out last Sunday night by Pittsburgh, 51-34, while the Giants are coming off a bye week riding a two-game losing streak....

You’ll recognize Damiere Byrd if you used our Sunday Night Football lineup in Week 2. He delivered for us that night, and we’re hoping he does again. MORE MNF: Falcons-Packers Showdown DraftKings Showdown Picks: Chiefs vs. Patriots Captain (1.5x price, 1.5x points): WR Damiere Byrd, Patriots ($3,600) Byrd has led the Patriots’ wide receiver group in snaps all three weeks. His time on the field shouldn’t change with Brian Hoyer, and since Byrd is a good possession receiver, he might even benefit from what will likely be a shorter distance of targets in the passing game....

However, even though Russell Wilson has struggled in his first season with the Broncos, he’s always someone you have to think about playing in daily fantasy. In addition to Wilson, Denver also has Courtland Sutton, Jerry Jeudy, and Melvin Gordon, all of whom could take advantage of the Chargers’ disappointing defense. LIVE: Follow Broncos vs. Chargers on ‘Monday Night Football' Before we get into our lineup and strategy, here are the key scoring settings for DraftKings Showdown contests: They’re full-point PPR and there are three-point bonuses for 300 passing yards, 100 rushing yards, and 100 receiving yards....

Here are the key scoring settings for FanDuel’s single-game contests: The point total for the “MVP” is multiplied by 1.5, but he doesn’t cost any additional money like the “Captain” in DraftKings Showdown contests. FanDuel’s default scoring is half-point PPR and four-point passing TDs, and there are no bonuses for 300-yard/100-yard games like on DraftKings. MORE FD SINGLE GAME: How to win a FanDuel single-game contest FanDuel Single Game DFS Picks: Giants vs....

“Every bet we’ve had on the fight has come on Maidana,” laughed Coasts Resorts book director Bob Scucci. “No, really it’s well over 90 percent. We’ve taken one large bet on Mayweather at -750, and that’s about it on him.” Nick Bogdanovich is experiencing the same betting pattern over at William Hill. The lowest price on Mayweather right now is -700 at Wynn and CG Technologies, while the best underdog odds are found at the Aliante and Golden Nugget, each at +600....

Monika Caryk, the fiancee of Hoffman, who has accused by Melinda Karlsson, wife of Erik Karlsson, of an extended pattern of abuse and cyber bullying, filed an application in Ontario Superior Court that would require Melinda Karlsson to submit all information she has to the courts, according to ESPN. In doing so, according to that report, it is Caryk’s hope that she can prove herself innocent of having any involvement with what Karlsson has alleged....

“The AAPI community is once again mourning in the aftermath of another act of gun violence,” the AAPI Victory Alliance said in a statement. “On the eve of what was to be a celebration for our community, this senseless tragedy in Monterey Park reminds us of the struggle that our community continues to endure because of America’s violent history.” The organization said polling data shows that last year, rising gun violence was the “greatest concern” in the AAPI community....

The 32-year-old midfielder has been restricted to seven Serie A appearances this season after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during Italy’s 1-1 draw with Spain last October. Milan make Fabregas a summer target But Milan are set to welcome Montolivo back into the fold for their run-in as Montella looks to secure European qualification over the final weeks of the season. Milan, who are on a four-match unbeaten run, are at home to 17th-placed Empoli on Sunday....

The Canadiens played played “La Marseillaise” along with its own Canadian national anthem. The Habs lost to the Penguins, 2-1, in overtime.

The fire is burning through northwest California’s Trinity County—east of Eureka. About 37 percent of the fire had been contained Monday, and it is expected to be fully contained November 1, according to the U.S. Forest Service. It remains the third largest wildfire in the state. It was caused by a lightning strike near Monument Peak July 30. As firefighters battled the blaze Monday, temperatures reached 89 degrees, according to the National Weather Service....

Madrid fire five past Legia at the Bernabeu At the start of the current campaign, however, he was forced to kick off without any of the trio. Ronaldo was sidelined after injuring his knee in the final of Euro 2016, Bale was short of fitness following an extended break and Benzema was out with a hip problem. In their absence, Marco Asensio, Alvaro Morata and Lucas Vazquez started in the UEFA Super Cup win over Sevilla in Trondheim and the three Spanish forwards have continued to be important for Zidane - even with Bale, Benzema and Ronaldo all available....

Lindelof a statement signing for Mourinho United have been heavily linked with a move for the Spain international and reportedly had a €60 million bid rejected last week, with Jose Mourinho’s side said to be planning a new offer. Morata fuelled speculation he could be set to join United by ’liking’ an Instagram post reporting the link on Sunday, with Juanma Lopez acknowledging the Old Trafford option is intriguing for his client....

The Spanish striker left Santiago Bernabeu over the summer in a £70 million transfer to Stamford Bridge. West Brom 5/1 to beat Chelsea Morata has impressed in England, netting eight times for the reigning Premier League champions in 15 appearances to date. He also has one international goal to his name this term and would like to see a man who has impressed alongside him, while also shining for Real, join him in west London....

According to the poll, which was conducted by Military Times and the Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) at Syracuse University, 43.1 percent of active duty service members said they’d vote for Biden if the election were held today, while 37.4 percent sided with Trump. Of the remaining respondents, 12.8 percent said they’d vote for a third-party candidate. The poll surveyed 1,018 active duty troops from July 27 to August 10 and has a margin of error of plus or minus 2 percentage points....

A poll released by Politico/Morning Consult on Tuesday found that 13 percent of respondents believed that Biden was very responsible, while only 8 percent said the same of Pence. Biden was deemed “somewhat responsible” by 11 percent. Another 18 percent said that Pence bore some responsibility. A 52 percent majority believed that former President Donald Trump was very responsible, with 12 percent saying that he was somewhat responsible. Responses to the poll varied significantly depending on party affiliation....