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On today’s “Straight Outta Vegas with RJ Bell,” RJ and AJ Hoffman discuss the matchup between the Green Bay Packers and the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday Night Football to kick off Week 8 in the NFL. The Cardinals opened at -3.5 favorites, but with Packers star wide receiver Davante Adams being placed on the COVID-19 list, the line has swayed to the Cardinals at -6.5. RJ believes that with Adams out and the Packers travelling to Arizona, this game could spell trouble for Green Bay come Thursday night.
RJ Bell: “Having Adams out, one of the most valuable receivers in football, is a major consequence. Now, let’s not forget. Thursday Night Football is a major advantage for the home team. Why? Because, there’s only 3 days to prepare. Travelling takes up half a day, and statistically that has mattered over the long term. So, the conclusion is that Arizona is considered a little bit better, this game is Thursday, and the long distance is meaningful so it brings up the line up a little bit. Then you have Adams out and Adam Lazard out. It’s a matter of cluster injuries...that is trouble.”