Crowds Back Underdogs in Football While Soccer Icons Face Doubt

Football fans are showing surprising preferences this week. The Raiders are drawing heavy support against the Bills despite being underdogs. Meanwhile the Chargers are getting strong backing over the Chiefs. The Cowboys and Packers matchup has people split with a slight lean toward Dallas. Pittsburgh and Tampa Bay games have crowds divided on offensive output and special plays.

Baseball watchers are heavily favoring the Rays over the Guardians. Most expect Tampa Bay to cover the spread and many think a run will cross the plate in the first inning. The mood is decisively one sided.

College football has its share of split opinions. Notre Dame and BYU have people divided on kicking success. The Florida State Miami rivalry shows similar division on conversion rates and touchdown totals. No clear consensus emerges.

Soccer's biggest individual award has fans doubting the usual suspects. Mbappé, Haaland and Bellingham all face overwhelming skepticism about winning the Ballon d'Or. The crowd seems convinced someone else will take the honor.