

Week 3 Picks with Cynthia Frelund
6 snips Sep 19, 2025
Cynthia Frelund, an NFL Network analyst and data-modeling expert, joins Gregg Rosenthal to share her insights on Week 3 matchups. They dive into her impressive model's early success, making predictions on key games like Cowboys vs. Bears and Steelers vs. Patriots. Cynthia emphasizes the importance of New England’s defensive front against Pittsburgh while Gregg backs the Ravens to outperform the Lions on Monday night. Their banter is a mix of analytics and gut feelings, perfect for any football fan!
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Model Jokes Turn Into Studio Banter
- Cynthia joked her model might be becoming sentient and she worries about it.
- Gregg and Cynthia banter about the model's hot start and past wrong favorites.
Cowboys Favored In Chicago By Matchup
- Cynthia Frelund's model favors the Cowboys outright in Chicago despite them being one-point underdogs.
- She cites matchup specifics: Bears' strength is deep passing and Caleb Williams hasn't shown that success yet.
Exploit Lines Shifted By Injuries
- Gregg Rosenthal advises value betting when injuries change a line significantly.
- He argues that Buccaneers injuries and Tyrod Taylor's presence make a seven-point spread too large.