{
  "id": 10722918,
  "title": "Early Week 4 NFL bets to make right now: 2 wagers that I like",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/early-week-4-nfl-bets-to-make-right-now-2-wagers-that-i-like",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-29T15:54:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/betting/article/early-week-4-nfl-bets-to-make-right-now-2-wagers-that-i-like-155440195.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As Week 4 of the NFL season kicks off, two wagers stand out that the reporter finds particularly appealing. The first wager involves betting on the Arizona Cardinals to defeat the New York Giants. Originally opening as 1.5-point underdogs, the Cardinals have since turned into slight favorites. The Giants have been struggling both offensively and defensively, ranking near the bottom in key statistical categories. The injury to the Giants' star edge rusher further boosts the Cardinals' chances. Additionally, the Cardinals' moneyline is discounted compared to what would typically be expected, making this a strong play.\n\nThe second wager the reporter considers is the Jacksonville Jaguars taking on the Cincinnati Bengals. The Jaguars have been surprisingly successful, posting a 15-5 record under head coach Liam Coen. Coen's innovative coaching style has improved the Jaguars' defense, which has been performing exceptionally well. The Jaguars have allowed the fewest points per game and are also leading the league in turnovers. The Bengals, on the other hand, rely heavily on their offensive prowess, which may not be enough to overcome the Jaguars' strong defense. The market price for the Jaguars to cover the spread is currently +2.5, and the reporter believes this is a floor price, expecting the line to move closer to +1.5.",
  "summary": "Our NFL handicapper gives two Week 4 bets he likes at the moment.",
  "key_points": [
    "Arizona Cardinals favored to beat New York Giants at 1.5-point spread",
    "Jacksonville Jaguars +2.5 to cover spread, market price floor",
    "Giants injury to star edge rusher boosts Cardinals chances"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}