The Post’s Dylan Svoboda takes a look at this week’s betting trends and storylines.
**An MVP Flip-Flop**
Last week, it appeared Matthew Stafford was starting to run away with the NFL MVP award. However, an upset loss to the Panthers changed all of that. Stafford is now the second-favorite behind Drake Maye, whose Patriots improved to an NFL-best 11-2 on Monday night with a blowout win over the Giants.
But it’s a close race between the two star quarterbacks. Maye jumped to -135 to win the award at DraftKings Sportsbook, just ahead of Stafford at +125. No other player has odds better than 14/1.
**Chiefs on the Brink**
After an impressive Week 12 win over the Colts, the Chiefs took another step back on Thanksgiving, falling to the Cowboys to drop to 6-6 on the season. Kansas City is now more likely to miss the playoffs than make it, and their schedule offers no easy matchups through the end of the season.
Their upcoming game against the Texans in Houston on Sunday night could be pivotal, with their season on the line.
**AFC South Madness**
It’s anyone’s game in the AFC South. After yet another tightening in the standings during Week 13, the Colts, Jaguars, and Texans are locked in a close battle for the division.
At the top, the Colts and Jaguars are tied at 8-4, followed closely by the Texans at 7-5. The odds to win the division among the trio are extremely close: Indianapolis holds a slight +135 favorite at FanDuel Sportsbook, followed by Jacksonville at +145, with Houston lurking right behind at +300.
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**A Tough Week for the Survivors**
Aside from Ram backers, most people still alive in their survivor leagues made it through Week 13 unscathed. However, with a lot of tight spreads, Week 14 is shaping up to be tougher.
In this week’s slate, no team is favored by double digits. Only three teams—the Rams over the Cardinals, the Broncos over the Raiders, and the Buccaneers over the Saints—are favored by more than a touchdown as of Tuesday afternoon.
If none of those teams are available to you, expect some hard decisions in your near future.
**Why Trust New York Post Betting?**
Dylan Svoboda is a versatile writer and analyst across many sports. He’s particularly knowledgeable about the big three: MLB, the NFL, and the NBA.
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