The latest episode of Fox Bet Live reflected on another dramatic round of NFL fixtures, as in spite of the return of Cam Newton, Colin Cowherd revealed he’s backing Washington to take victory in one of the most anticipated games of the round.

He cited the role of Taylor Heinicke as potentially being key to wilting the newfound enthusiasm of the Panthers, in what he is picking to be a low-scoring game.

The Detroit Lions are one of the weekend’s biggest underdogs, with Cowherd highlighting the Lion’s lack of killer instinct as the reason for his belief that the oddsmakers have got it right in terms of making the Cleveland Browns large favourites for this collision.

In ‘one of the best matchups of the season’, Cowherd emphasised his belief that the pressure of Dallas can take its toll on Patrick Mahomes and Kansas City Chiefs, in a tie that the bookies are struggling to split. 

The pressure and tight nature of the game is also something that Cowherd believes can lead to the unders landing in what may prove to be the game of the round, as both sides look to pursue postseason ambitions.