Week 3 Trends: Road Dogs Cover in NFL 2025
Week 3 of the 2025 NFL season highlighted road underdogs, per Spreadspoke’s dataset ($24.99/year, weekly updates). With data from nfl_2025.csv, we explore this trend. Data is for research only—see our footer for responsible gambling resources.
Week 3 Overview
Week 3 had 14 games, with road dogs covering in 57.1% of matchups, like Dallas vs. Baltimore.
Data Analysis: Road vs. Home
Key games from Week 3:
| Game | Road Dog | Spread | Result | ATS Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAL @ BAL | DAL | +6 | 27-24 | DAL covers |
| NYJ @ NE | NYJ | +3.5 | 20-17 | NYJ covers |
Road dogs covered 8 of 14 games (57.1%).
Chart: Road vs. Home ATS
The chart compares ATS success for road dogs vs. home favorites.
Historical Context
Road dogs cover 52% historically in Week 3 (1966–2024), slightly above 2025’s trend.
Key Takeaways
- Road Value: Target road dogs with spreads <7.
- Home Weakness: Home favorites struggled.
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