NFL Training Camp Primer: AFC East

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Is the Patriot's grip on the AFC East over?

Findbet will be taking a look at the big questions coming out of each NFL training camp this summer. Let's take a look at the headlines coming out of the AFC East as training camps begin to pick up.


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Buffalo Bills:

The Bills are poised to challenge the Patriots' stranglehold on the division entering the 2020 season. They finished last year with a 10-6 record and were eliminated in the Wildcard Round of the playoffs in a wild game against the Houston Texans. They return 10 of 11 starters on a Top 3 defense, while also making a major upgrade on offense by trading for former Vikings' Wide Receiver Stefon Diggs. The addition of Diggs should give defenses fits as well as open things up even more for John Brown and Cole Beasley. The big key for Buffalo will be Josh Allen's progression in his third year. If he continues to mature and improve his deep ball accuracy, the Bills will be a very tough team to beat.

Our prediction: 11-5 (Division Champion)

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New England Patriots:

2020 will be only the 2nd year since in almost two decades that Tom Brady and Bill Belichick won't be together on a football field. We finally will be able to see a true test of Belichick's coaching acumen. Multiple New England players have opted out of the season due to COVID-19 concerns, and Tom Brady has moved on to Tampa Bay, along with Rob Gronkowski. Jared Stidham was tabbed to be the opening day starter until Cam Newton was signed to a 1 year deal. They will compete for the starting job in training camp. All indications point to Newton winning that job if his shoulder is healthy. The real question will be how the Patriots offense will perform without Brady. Can Belichick and Josh McDaniels put together an offense suited for Newton? Or will the Patriots experience a losing season for the first time in almost 20 years?

Our prediction: 8-8

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Miami Dolphins

The Dolphins cleared cap and acquired draft capital throughout the 2019 season, and they put it to use by making some big signings for 2020. They went out and signed Byron Jones to a massive $82.5 million deal to pair with Xavien Howard's $76.5 million deal. They have the most money invested in their top 2 cornerbacks in the entire NFL. They also signed DE Shaq Lawson away from Buffalo, LB Kyle Van Noy from New England and traded for 49ers RB Matt Brieda. The Dolphins then took QB Tua Tagovailoa with the 3rd pick in the NFL draft, and solidified their offensive line by taking OT Austin Jackson with the 18th pick.

In a normal off season, the Dolphins would be right in the conversation as a dark horse to take over the division, but with not OTAs, and a training camp that has no preseason games, the Dolphins are a team that may start the season slow, but get better as each week progresses. Ryan Fitzpatrick will start the year as the starter, but Tua will most likely be the starter by the season's mid point. The Dolphins have a bright future, but 2020 will be a sampling of what the future holds for this franchise.

Our prediction: 6-10

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New York Jets

The Jets are in a bad place. They just traded away their franchise safety, Jamal Adams, to the Seahawks for two (most likely low) first round picks and safety Bradley McDougald. They have a coach in Adam Gase who can't seem to play to his young quarterback's strengths, and a defense that has holes after COVID-19 opt outs and free agents. The Jets signed Breshard Perriman to a 1 year deal to take over for Robby Anderson, and they also signed Frank Gore to back up Le'Veon Bell. The drafted a potential star WR in Denzel Mims, but rookie WRs take time to develop in the NFL, so his 2020 impact may not be as much as they want.

Looking at the defensive side of the ball, the Jets' star LB, CJ Mosley, opted out of 2020 due to COVID-19, and they no longer have Leonard Williams on the interior of the defensive line. Sam Darnold has been a bit of a disappointment as well coming into his third year. When you look at their schedule, which takes brutal runs through the AFC and NFC west divisions, it's hard to see the Jets having a successful 2020 campaign.

Our prediction: 4-12

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Here’s what’s heatin’ up:

Basketball: NBA Player Combos

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Hockey: Total Shots On Goal

A “shot on goal” in hockey refers to a statistic that counts any shot that hits the net or the goalie. So, bet on the number of shots an NHL player will attempt “on goal” in the game. When a player takes a shot and is completely off — missing the net — or the goalkeeper — entirely — this won’t count toward a shot on goal. Did you know there are no regulation-draw markets in pro hockey? A hockey game is held in 3 periods. But when teams are tied at the end of the 3rd period, the winner is decided in overtime or in a shoot-out — which often leads to a nail-biting finish.

Soccer: Total Shots

Bet on the number of shots a soccer player will attempt “on goal” over the course of the game. Just like in hockey, if a player takes a bum shot it’s not counted toward a “shot on goal” or your bet. But there have been some surprising goals that can make you a few bucks.

Golf: Over/Under Birdies

A bet we see a lot lately is “whether a player will achieve “over X / under X” birdies. A birdie is a term for a score of one under par. This is when a player’s golf ball hits the green — close to the hole — in fewer shots than it usually takes to complete the hole. Here’s a hot tip: So, bet on exceptional golfers who you think can complete all 18 holes in under 72 shots, especially at Augusta National!


Baseball: NRFI

Believe it or not, the MLB is home to one of the most popular betting props - the NRFI, the MVP bet for our time. It stands for "No Run First Inning".

With the NRFI, you don't have to waste four hours anxiously waiting to see who the winner is. Instead, you only need six quick outs at the beginning of the game, with 89 percent of the game still remaining.

Simply put, it’s revolutionized how people view baseball. For such a brief time-investment, NRFI transforms the most sleepy sport in the world into the most intense and electric betting out there. It’ll keep you on the edge of your seat and give you a hit of instant gratification when you win!

Just because March Madness is behind us doesn’t mean your sports betting fun is on pause until ‘24.

Make FanDuel Sportsbook your place of the year, no matter the sport or the game.

So March Madness is over, and either you won big or died trying. Whatever the case may be, now that the hoopla of the tournament is behind us, you may be thinking that there’s nothing exciting to bet on before the ramp-up to the NBA Playoffs. However, there’s so much more going on post-March Madness than you might realize.

So, we sent our sports editors to chase down all of the best sports to bet on now that the winning team has been crowned.

First things first, you’ll want to make an account with FanDuel Sportsbook — a legitimate and easy way to put your money where your mouth is and bet on just about every sport, including:

  • NFL
  • NBA
  • MLB
  • NHL
  • UFC
  • and the PGA Tour

With FanDuel, enter your name, credit card, and social security number — that’s to ensure you're not a coach or player. Then you’re good to start placing bets with the most user-friendly sports betting app out there. You’ll find an easy-to-navigate interface and in-depth tutorials on every type of bet you can make. Plus, they are always offering amazing promotions. Right now, when new users bet $5, they get $150 in Bonus Bets, win or lose!

It’s post-March Madness- Here’s what’s heatin’ up:

Basketball: NBA Player Combos

A popular strategy is betting on whether a player will score a certain amount of points, grab a certain amount of rebounds, or dish out a certain amount of assists. For instance, say you bet that LeBron James will hit a PRA (total Points, Rebounds, and Assists in the game) over 44.5. Therefore, if his PRA is 45, you win your bet, but if it is 44, you lose.

Pro Tip: Combine multiple bets on one game with bets on another game for a chance at an even bigger payday using FanDuels Same Game Parlay Features!

Hockey: Total Shots On Goal

A “shot on goal” in hockey refers to a statistic that counts any shot that hits the net or the goalie. So, bet on the number of shots an NHL player will attempt “on goal” in the game. When a player takes a shot and is completely off — missing the net — or the goalkeeper — entirely — this won’t count toward a shot on goal. Did you know there are no regulation-draw markets in pro hockey? A hockey game is held in 3 periods. But when teams are tied at the end of the 3rd period, the winner is decided in overtime or in a shoot-out — which often leads to a nail-biting finish.

Soccer: Total Shots

Bet on the number of shots a soccer player will attempt “on goal” over the course of the game. Just like in hockey, if a player takes a bum shot it’s not counted toward a “shot on goal” or your bet. But there have been some surprising goals that can make you a few bucks.

Golf: Over/Under Birdies

A bet we see a lot lately is “whether a player will achieve “over X / under X” birdies. A birdie is a term for a score of one under par. This is when a player’s golf ball hits the green — close to the hole — in fewer shots than it usually takes to complete the hole. Here’s a hot tip: So, bet on exceptional golfers who you think can complete all 18 holes in under 72 shots, especially at Augusta National!


Baseball: NRFI

Believe it or not, the MLB is home to one of the most popular betting props - the NRFI, the MVP bet for our time. It stands for "No Run First Inning".

With the NRFI, you don't have to waste four hours anxiously waiting to see who the winner is. Instead, you only need six quick outs at the beginning of the game, with 89 percent of the game still remaining.

Simply put, it’s revolutionized how people view baseball. For such a brief time-investment, NRFI transforms the most sleepy sport in the world into the most intense and electric betting out there. It’ll keep you on the edge of your seat and give you a hit of instant gratification when you win!

Just because March Madness is behind us doesn’t mean your sports betting fun is on pause until ‘24.

Make FanDuel Sportsbook your place of the year, no matter the sport or the game.

So March Madness is over, and either you won big or died trying. Whatever the case may be, now that the hoopla of the tournament is behind us, you may be thinking that there’s nothing exciting to bet on before the ramp-up to the NBA Playoffs. However, there’s so much more going on post-March Madness than you might realize.

So, we sent our sports editors to chase down all of the best sports to bet on now that the winning team has been crowned.

First things first, you’ll want to make an account with FanDuel Sportsbook — a legitimate and easy way to put your money where your mouth is and bet on just about every sport, including:

  • NFL
  • NBA
  • MLB
  • NHL
  • UFC
  • and the PGA Tour

With FanDuel, enter your name, credit card, and social security number — that’s to ensure you're not a coach or player. Then you’re good to start placing bets with the most user-friendly sports betting app out there. You’ll find an easy-to-navigate interface and in-depth tutorials on every type of bet you can make. Plus, they are always offering amazing promotions. Right now, when new users bet $5, they get $150 in Bonus Bets, win or lose!

It’s post-March Madness- Here’s what’s heatin’ up:

Basketball: NBA Player Combos

A popular strategy is betting on whether a player will score a certain amount of points, grab a certain amount of rebounds, or dish out a certain amount of assists. For instance, say you bet that LeBron James will hit a PRA (total Points, Rebounds, and Assists in the game) over 44.5. Therefore, if his PRA is 45, you win your bet, but if it is 44, you lose.

Pro Tip: Combine multiple bets on one game with bets on another game for a chance at an even bigger payday using FanDuels Same Game Parlay Features!

Hockey: Total Shots On Goal

A “shot on goal” in hockey refers to a statistic that counts any shot that hits the net or the goalie. So, bet on the number of shots an NHL player will attempt “on goal” in the game. When a player takes a shot and is completely off — missing the net — or the goalkeeper — entirely — this won’t count toward a shot on goal. Did you know there are no regulation-draw markets in pro hockey? A hockey game is held in 3 periods. But when teams are tied at the end of the 3rd period, the winner is decided in overtime or in a shoot-out — which often leads to a nail-biting finish.

Soccer: Total Shots

Bet on the number of shots a soccer player will attempt “on goal” over the course of the game. Just like in hockey, if a player takes a bum shot it’s not counted toward a “shot on goal” or your bet. But there have been some surprising goals that can make you a few bucks.

Golf: Over/Under Birdies

A bet we see a lot lately is “whether a player will achieve “over X / under X” birdies. A birdie is a term for a score of one under par. This is when a player’s golf ball hits the green — close to the hole — in fewer shots than it usually takes to complete the hole. Here’s a hot tip: So, bet on exceptional golfers who you think can complete all 18 holes in under 72 shots, especially at Augusta National!


Baseball: NRFI

Believe it or not, the MLB is home to one of the most popular betting props - the NRFI, the MVP bet for our time. It stands for "No Run First Inning".

With the NRFI, you don't have to waste four hours anxiously waiting to see who the winner is. Instead, you only need six quick outs at the beginning of the game, with 89 percent of the game still remaining.

Simply put, it’s revolutionized how people view baseball. For such a brief time-investment, NRFI transforms the most sleepy sport in the world into the most intense and electric betting out there. It’ll keep you on the edge of your seat and give you a hit of instant gratification when you win!

Just because March Madness is behind us doesn’t mean your sports betting fun is on pause until ‘24.

Make FanDuel Sportsbook your place of the year, no matter the sport or the game.

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