The football offseason is a long one, which may explain why we all are so willing to get back on the NFL betting bandwagon as soon as the new season gets underway. The problem here is that the early weeks of the season are when we tend to make the most mistakes, as we tend to look at the performance of the teams last year and use that as a guide on how to bet this season.
The reality is that some teams are going to take a step back in the new season, while other teams, who you may ordinarily avoid, will get off to a fast start. You also need to pay attention to the preseason games, because even though they may not mean much in the grand scheme of things, you can get a decent look at the depth of each individual team, and how they might be able to cope should some of their key players go down.
We will have a lot of stuff about the upcoming football season over the next few weeks and months, but let’s get the betting ball rolling by talking about some teams you might want to avoid NFL betting on in the early part of the season.
Teams You Should Avoid Early This Season For NFL Betting
Oakland Raiders
Last season was a bit of a rollercoaster ride for the Raiders. They finally broke out of a long losing slump to put together a 12-win season, but it came at a price as QB Derek Carr broke his leg late in the season, essentially ending any Super Bowl bid. The biggest question surrounding this team heading into the new season is how well their QB is going to fare on his return. You also have to wonder about fan reaction after the Raiders announced plans to relocate to Las Vegas, and there is also the question of what Marshawn Lynch will do in his return to football. Lots of questions waiting to be answered, and it may be a few weeks into the season before they are all resolved.Cleveland Browns
There are some who would suggest that you might want to avoid betting on these guys all season long, but you have to believe that we will see some sort of improvement from this bunch. They essentially hit bottom last year with a 1-15 season, but even if they are receiving good reviews for their draft this year, it may take some time for the new guys to gel. They start the season against the Steelers, Ravens, Colts, and Bengals, which is a bit of a nightmare, so I don’t see them getting much joy through the first few weeks.
