• About Us / Contact
  • Responsible Gambling
This site contains commercial content
SportsHandle
  • US Sports Betting
    • Arizona
    • Arkansas
    • Colorado
    • Connecticut
    • Delaware
    • Illinois
    • Indiana
    • Iowa
    • Kansas
    • Louisiana
    • Maine
    • Maryland
    • Massachusetts
    • Michigan
    • Mississippi
    • New Jersey
    • New Mexico
    • New York
    • Ohio
    • Oregon
    • Pennsylvania
    • Tennessee
    • Virginia
    • West Virginia
    • Wyoming
  • Pending States
    • California
    • Florida
    • Georgia
    • Missouri
    • North Carolina
  • Canada
    • Ontario
    • British Columbia
    • Alberta
  • Sportsbook Apps
    • FanDuel
    • BetMGM
    • Caesars
    • PointsBet
    • BetRivers
  • Tools
    • Sportsbook Bonuses Explained
    • Sports Betting Revenue Tracker
    • Sports Betting Podcasts
    • Partnership Tracker
    • Expected Value
    • Sports Scores And Odds Apps
    • Sports Betting Twitter
  • News
No Result
View All Result
SportsHandle
  • US Sports Betting
    • Arizona
    • Arkansas
    • Colorado
    • Connecticut
    • Delaware
    • Illinois
    • Indiana
    • Iowa
    • Kansas
    • Louisiana
    • Maine
    • Maryland
    • Massachusetts
    • Michigan
    • Mississippi
    • New Jersey
    • New Mexico
    • New York
    • Ohio
    • Oregon
    • Pennsylvania
    • Tennessee
    • Virginia
    • West Virginia
    • Wyoming
  • Pending States
    • California
    • Florida
    • Georgia
    • Missouri
    • North Carolina
  • Canada
    • Ontario
    • British Columbia
    • Alberta
  • Sportsbook Apps
    • FanDuel
    • BetMGM
    • Caesars
    • PointsBet
    • BetRivers
  • Tools
    • Sportsbook Bonuses Explained
    • Sports Betting Revenue Tracker
    • Sports Betting Podcasts
    • Partnership Tracker
    • Expected Value
    • Sports Scores And Odds Apps
    • Sports Betting Twitter
  • News
No Result
View All Result
SportsHandle
No Result
View All Result

Eagles-Raiders Game-Ending Score Ends in Horror, Disaster And Triumph

Brett Smiley by Brett Smiley
December 26, 2017
in Sports
‘Meaningless’ Touchdown and Kneeldown at End of Eagles-Raiders Christmas Day Game Impacts Spread With Varying Results for Sports Bettors
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

It happened again. As in the Redskins-Chiefs Week 4 game (spread flipped) and the Buccaneers-Dolphins contest in Week 11 (total flipped), a game-ending defensive touchdown in Raiders-Eagles on Monday Night Football had no impact on the game’s win-loss outcome — but major implications for sports bettors.

The headline references disaster, triumph and horror because the spread varied throughout the week leading up the game, bouncing from 8 at some shops to a closing number of 10 at the Las Vegas sportsbooks that we track. At the time that I published my Week 16 column (results of which were less than great this week), the Las Vegas consensus line was 9.

‘Meaningless’ Touchdown and Kneeldown at End of Eagles-Raiders Christmas Day Game Impacts Spread With Varying Results for Sports Bettors

So, on the final play of the game during regulation, the Raiders trailed 13-10 at their own 36-yard-line with just three seconds to go. As in Redskins-Chiefs that ended with a Chiefs defensive TD that gave the big home favorite a win, the Eagles scooped an errant Raiders lateral and defensive end Derek Barnett took it to the house for a touchdown giving Philly a 19-10 lead.

That’s when things got really interesting. Even though the game’s winner-loser result was decided, NFL rules dictate the scoring team must run a play: an extra point try, a two-point conversion try, whatever. A play from scrimmage. Well, here’s a look at what the box score reflects as a failed two-point conversation try. Victory formation and a kneel down:

 

When the Eagles lined up minus kicker Jake Elliott, the writing was on the wall: They weren’t really going to kick or go for two.

Here are the varying results, for sports bettors, of this unusual game finish:

  • You bet the Raiders +10 and kept your win thanks to the kneel
  • You bet the Eagles at -10 and did not get a push (assuming a successful extra point)
  • You bet the Eagles early at -8 or -8.5, and luckily cashed a ticket thanks to the Barnett score 
  • You bet the Raiders at +8 or +8.5, and lost in heartbreaking fashion
  • Likewise, you picked the Raiders or Eagles at 8.5 in the Westgate Las Vegas SuperContest — the official line in the SuperContest – and won or lost on the play 
  • You bet the Raiders or Eagles at +9 or -9 and either were thrilled (as an Eagles backer), or frustrated (Raiders), but nevertheless a bit relieved to get the push
  • You bought a half-point on either side to 9 and experienced the same result above

I may be missing an outcome but those are the seven I count.

Yet another reminder: Never count your winnings or rip up your ticket until a tackle is made on the wacky lateral play.


[Hey there, have you hit “like” on our Facebook page? The page is real, and it’s spectacular.]

Share11TweetShare
Brett Smiley

Brett Smiley

Brett Smiley is editor-in-chief and co-founder of Sports Handle, which joined forces with the US Bets team in November 2018. He focuses on the sports betting industry and legislation. He's a recreational sports bettor and DFS player himself, focusing on the NFL. In a past life, Smiley practiced commercial litigation in New York City and previously wrote for FOX Sports and SI.com. He lives in New Jersey with his family.

Related Posts

Matthew Berry
Features

The NFL Has Become A Year-Round Sports Betting And Fantasy Machine

March 7, 2023
Gregory Shamus/Getty Images
Features

Ontario Bettor Hopes To Set Precedent With Caesars Suit On Hamlin Settlements

March 2, 2023
Load More

Top Stories

taylor mathis

Taylor Mathis Got Sacrificed At The Altar Of Responsible Gambling

March 20, 2023
fanduel baseball wall

Premade Same Game Parlays Are Sucker Bets

March 13, 2023
maginfier-over-small-print

Read The Fine Print: A Proposed Federal Rule Could Change Everything For Indian Gaming

March 6, 2023
roman reigns wwe

Colorado Denies Report Stating That It’s Considering WWE Wagering

March 8, 2023

State Sports Betting Guides

Ohio (U.S. state) flag waving against clear blue sky, close up, isolated with clipping path mask alpha channel transparency, perfect for film, news, composition

Ohio Sports Betting – Where To Play, Bonus Offers And Promo Codes

by Brian Pempus
March 27, 2023

Downtown Detroit at twilight (Shutterstock)

Michigan Sports Betting – Where To Play, Online Sportsbooks, And FAQ

by Brett Smiley
March 27, 2023

VA captial

Virginia Sports Betting – Where To Play, Online Sportsbooks And Bonus Offers

by Brett Smiley
January 17, 2023

nj flag

New Jersey Sports Betting — Where To Play, Online Sportsbooks, And FAQ

by Brett Smiley
March 22, 2023

pa online sportsbooks

Pennsylvania Sports Betting – Where To Play, Online Sportsbooks And Bonuses

by Brett Smiley
October 6, 2022

Canada Sports Betting Guides

Canada Sports Betting – Best Sportsbook Apps & Bonus Offers

British Columbia Sports Betting – Legal Update, Available Sportsbooks, and FAQ

Ontario Sports Betting – Legal Status And Where To Play

SportsHandle

  • Analysis
  • Casino
  • Features
  • Horse Racing
  • Industry
  • Legal
  • Legislation
  • Opinion
  • Podcasts
  • Poker
  • Politics
  • Promotions
  • Regulation
  • Sports
  • Uncategorized

Better Collective

This website is owned and operated by Better Collective USA. Trademarks and copyrights referenced on this website are and shall remain the exclusive property of their respective owners and/or licensors. Please be sure to visit the operator’s website(s) to review their terms & conditions. We advise you to read these carefully as they contain important information. Copyright © 2023 USBets.com | Better Collective USA
21 Play Responsibly
Gamble Aware West Virginia
Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-Gambler.
GameSense

Search Sports Handle

No Result
View All Result
  • About Us / Contact
  • Responsible Gambling

No Result
View All Result
  • US Sports Betting
    • Arizona
    • Arkansas
    • Colorado
    • Connecticut
    • Delaware
    • Illinois
    • Indiana
    • Iowa
    • Kansas
    • Louisiana
    • Maine
    • Maryland
    • Massachusetts
    • Michigan
    • Mississippi
    • New Jersey
    • New Mexico
    • New York
    • Ohio
    • Oregon
    • Pennsylvania
    • Tennessee
    • Virginia
    • West Virginia
    • Wyoming
  • Pending States
    • California
    • Florida
    • Georgia
    • Missouri
    • North Carolina
  • Canada
    • Ontario
    • British Columbia
    • Alberta
  • Sportsbook Apps
    • FanDuel
    • BetMGM
    • Caesars
    • PointsBet
    • BetRivers
  • Tools
    • Sportsbook Bonuses Explained
    • Sports Betting Revenue Tracker
    • Sports Betting Podcasts
    • Partnership Tracker
    • Expected Value
    • Sports Scores And Odds Apps
    • Sports Betting Twitter
  • News

loading

Please wait while you are redirected to the right page...