Mon Sep 16 16:16:55 UTC 2024: ## Upsets Rock NFL Week 2, Bookmakers Rejoice as Public Loses Big
**Las Vegas, NV** – NFL Week 2 delivered a wave of upsets, leaving sportsbook operators grinning ear to ear and recreational bettors nursing their losses. Popular favorites like the Baltimore Ravens, Dallas Cowboys, Detroit Lions, and San Francisco 49ers all fell, resulting in a “big bath” for the public betting masses.
The most shocking result was the New Orleans Saints’ 44-19 demolition of the Dallas Cowboys. The Saints were 6.5-point underdogs, a bet that oddsmakers universally considered a “need” to balance their books.
“We were huge Saints fans today, and they came through big time,” exclaimed Joe Brennan Jr., executive chairman of Prime Sportsbook.
Another major upset was the Las Vegas Raiders’ 26-23 victory over the Baltimore Ravens. These two results, coupled with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ 20-16 win over the Detroit Lions and the Minnesota Vikings’ 23-17 victory over the San Francisco 49ers, wrecked moneyline parlay tickets across the country.
While these upsets were good news for bookmakers, the late-window game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Cincinnati Bengals saw the Chiefs squeak out a 26-25 win, allowing the Bengals to cover the spread and providing a much-needed boost for Prime Sportsbook.
Meanwhile, college football Week 3 saw a mix of wins and losses for both bookmakers and bettors. Alabama’s 42-10 win over Wisconsin was a major blow for the books, while Notre Dame’s 66-7 victory over Purdue brought a sigh of relief.
“Everybody had ‘Bama, so that wasn’t good for us,” admitted Chris Andrews, South Point sportsbook director. “Notre Dame was great for us. Everybody was on Purdue.”
Overall, NFL Week 2 provided a memorable reminder of the unpredictable nature of the sport and the importance of carefully considering odds before placing bets. As for the bookmakers, they’ll continue to root for more upsets like these, while the public will be left hoping for a turnaround in Week 3.
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