Originally posted on 01/07/2018:
Of course there is a flip side to the way that markets weigh QBs. If we use the Football Outsiders final regular-season ratings as the guide, you can take the #1 Defense at +7 (likely +7.5) vs. the #9; the #5 Defense as +2.5 at home (possibly +3) vs. the #22; and the #21 Defense at +13.5 vs. the #31. The prime task for the handicapper this week is to decide just what the proper weightings are in matchups that bring some fascinating gaps on each side of the ball.