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‘Big Condiment’ warning gets Warren roasted online over progressive's economic priorities
A post made by Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., this week quickly became a punchline online after she warned that a proposed $45 billion deal bringing some of America’s best-known condiment and food brands under one roof could drive up grocery prices even further.
The merger would combine McCormick brands such as Cholula and Frank’s RedHot with Unilever Foods products including Hellmann’s and Knorr. Warren argues the deal could weaken competition and leave shoppers with fewer choices.
Users online joked about Warren cautioning against "Big Condiment."
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"One company could soon control them all," Warren said of four popular condiments. "I have concerns that McCormick and Unilever's $45 billion merger could increase YOUR grocery prices."
The post drew jokes from users who argued that housing, infrastructure and the national debt are bigger concerns than a potential rise in the prices of condiments.
"Yes, a simultaneous increase in the prices of (checks notes) mayo and (checks notes again) hot sauce could bring the country to its knees," one user on X wrote.
"The only thing raising my grocery prices is federal deficit and the resulting inflation you all seem to be ok with," another added.
Venture capitalist Hank Medina sarcastically posted to his X account with 1.7 million followers, "The United States will crumble if big mayo merges with big hot sauce. SOUND THE ALARM FOLKS!!! We have no other condiment alternatives if this happens."
But the real impact of a food merger is no laughing matter.
Consumer prices rose 3.7% in September from a year earlier, accelerating from 3.4% in August, according to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics report. Prices climbed 0.6% in September alone, underscoring the persistent affordability pressures facing American households just weeks before the midterm elections.
Narrowing in on grocery prices, they rose 1.8% from a year ago but dipped 0.1% in September, while overall food prices were up 2.5% annually.
With an affordability crisis plaguing the U.S. heading into the midterms, any threat of further impacts on Americans' pocketbooks is worth noting ahead of Election Day.
Meanwhile, Warren has launched a broader campaign to challenge food-industry consolidation — not just against the recent condiment merger proposal.
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In an Oct. 6 letter to the Justice Department and Federal Trade Commission, she urged regulators to scrutinize the McCormick–Unilever deal alongside two other proposed food-industry mergers.
The Massachusetts progressive argued the multibillion-dollar deal could reduce competition for shoppers' grocery dollars and retailers’ shelf space across overlapping pantry staples, leaving consumers with fewer choices and higher prices.
If the deal announced in March were approved, it would combine McCormick with Unilever’s foods business in a transaction valued at about $45 billion.
The combined company would bring together brands such as Cholula, Frank’s RedHot, Hellmann’s and Knorr. It is expected to close by mid-2027, subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals.
Franklin Graham shares toll of Billy Graham’s time away evangelizing, recalls not recognizing own father
The Rev. Franklin Graham is opening up about the toll his father Billy Graham's worldwide ministry took on their family, recalling a heartbreaking moment when he failed to recognize his own dad after months apart.
"Mama, who's that strange man in the bed with you?" Graham recalled asking his mother after his father returned from a six-month trip to Australia.
The evangelical leader shared the memory, which he attributed to his mother, during an interview on Sean Hannity's podcast, "Hang Out with Sean Hannity," describing how his father's extended travels sometimes kept him away from home for months at a time.
Graham explained that the trip took place before jet aircraft became commonplace, when reaching Australia required multiple stops which drew out the experience along the way, including lengthy layovers in Hawaii and Fiji.
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"You would fly to Hawaii, then you'd stay a couple of days, then you'd fly to Fiji and stay a couple days, and then you're going down to Sydney or Melbourne or wherever you're going," he recalled.
"But my father spent all that time in Australia, and so when he came home ... we [his children] just didn't recognize him," he added.
Graham said the incident "hurt" his father, whose evangelistic endeavors remained a cornerstone of his life's work. The world-renowned reverend, who spent decades traveling the globe to preach the Gospel, became one of the most influential figures of the 20th century, reaching millions through his evangelistic crusades, television broadcasts and other outreach efforts.
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Today, Franklin Graham follows in his late father's footsteps, teaching the message of God's word around the world as president and CEO of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and serving as a prominent voice on matters of the Christian faith.
His wide-ranging conversation with Hannity also touched on his unwavering faith in Christ and the influence of the Graham family's ministry.
Fox News fans can watch or listen to the full interview on "Hang Out with Sean Hannity," streaming on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and iHeart.
Trump's intervention in Folarin Balogun red card prompts FIFA to revisit suspension rules: reports
It has been four months since Folarin Balogun's suspension from a red card was lifted in controversial fashion, and its effects remain ongoing.
In the United States Men's National Team's Round of 32 World Cup match against Bosnia and Herzegovina, Balogun, the USMNT's best player in the tournament at that point, was given a questionable red card, automatically suspending him for the next game against Belgium.
The day before the match, though, Balogun was ruled eligible to play in the game. Ultimately, it didn't matter, as the U.S. lost, 4-1.
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President Donald Trump admitted to calling FIFA president Gianni Infantino to ask for a review of the red card. Infantino and Trump have grown a relationship, which critics say is a conflict of interest.
Well, reports say that FIFA is set to amend the rules that prohibit red-card suspensions during a large meeting on Thursday.
Infantino, eight vice presidents and 28 other members will meet for the first time since the World Cup, and that's hardly the only controversy surrounding Infantino and FIFA.
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Nine days after the World Cup final, FIFA proposed details of a company called FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) that would allow private investors to buy shares in the World Cup, a secret plan that was widely criticized and rejected, and then quickly scrapped.
Balogun admitted to CBS he "could almost see within my teammates a bit of nerves" as the controversy brewed further.
"All I did was I asked for a review because I didn’t think it was a foul," Trump said. "And, again, I’m good at this stuff. I didn’t think it was a foul. I thought it was two great athletes who crashed into each other and got entangled. That was not a guy punching somebody in the face or anything, that would be different.
"I think it’s a terrible … if they wouldn’t allow a top player, maybe the best, maybe among the best on the team, to play, I think it would have had a big stain. I relayed it. I didn’t tell him what to do. I don’t believe he made the decision. I think it was a committee that made the decision, and they made the right decision because, No. 1, it wasn’t a foul, and you want to see a game with your best players."
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The president was awarded the first FIFA Peace Prize at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., during the World Cup final draw in December. The prize will also be reviewed at Thursday's meeting.
Fox News' Ryan Gaydos, Paulina Dedaj and The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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Hillary Clinton concedes infamous 9/11 near-fainting episode in 2016 was a 'mistake' on her part
Former Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton revisited the video showing her appearing to stagger and nearly faint after a 9/11 commemoration ceremony in 2016, conceding on Wednesday that campaigning while having pneumonia was a "mistake."
The former secretary of state spoke to Kara Swisher on their new joint podcast about Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico's nine-day absence from the campaign trail after he said he contracted the flu.
His absence from public appearances led to a viral online rumor wrongly alleging that he had secretly been admitted to an Ohio mental health facility, which Clinton and Swisher said was "easily disproven."
Clinton compared Talarico's experience to her own after the 2016 video went viral as she ran for president, arguing that critics portrayed her as being "on death's door." Swisher said that President Donald Trump was "quantumly sicker" than Clinton had been, though "they hide it," and asked Clinton to respond.
"They tested me and they said, 'Oh, you've got pneumonia. You need to take like five or six days off.' I said, 'I can't do that.' And my doctor said, 'Well, that's what you should do.' And I thought, 'Well, yeah, that's what I should do.' But I'm campaigning and I have to show up on 9/11 because it means a lot to me since, as you know, I was a senator [during the attacks]. So, I kept going, which was a mistake," Clinton recalled.
She added, "They did have the video of me struggling to get to the car to be able to, you know, take some breaths and recover myself. From my perspective, it worked because it was just papering social media, papering traditional media. 'I was dying. I was lying about my health.' This is from a guy who has never given us an honest medical report ever. Ever."
Fox News Digital reached out to Clinton's team for comment.
White House spokesman Davis Ingle said Clinton should think about moving on from the 2016 election.
"President Trump’s sharpness, unmatched energy, and historic accessibility stand in stark contrast to what we saw during the last administration, when Democrats and the legacy media intentionally covered up Joe Biden’s serious mental and physical decline from the American people," Ingle told Fox News Digital. "President Trump is working nonstop to solve problems and deliver on his promises, and he remains in excellent health. Meanwhile, Crooked Hillary Clinton is still whining about her spectacular 2016 election defeat. It’s time for Hillary to move on."
According to a law enforcement source at the time, Clinton was described as "clearly having some type of medical episode" as she appeared to fall on her way to a van and required help from security. Clinton's campaign later released a statement confirming that she was fighting pneumonia and "felt overheated" at the time.
Clinton and her campaign faced criticism from members of the press for failing to disclose her pneumonia diagnosis sooner and for their handling of media inquiries at the time.
FIRST ON FOX: Dems' affordability crusade collides with eye-popping price tag for socialist immigration plans
FIRST ON FOX: A new White House economic report warns that immigration policies backed by the Democratic Socialists of America could cost American taxpayers hundreds of billions of dollars over the next decade, as the Trump administration sounds the alarm over the potential financial consequences of mass amnesty and expanded federal benefits.
As President Donald Trump touts 16 consecutive months without illegal immigrant releases at the southern border, a Council of Economic Advisers report estimates that mass amnesty and expanded federal benefits under Democratic Socialists of America-backed immigration policies could cost taxpayers between $440 billion and $613 billion over the next decade.
Socialist-aligned candidates have gained ground in 2026, winning key Democratic primaries and expanding their influence within the party.
"President Trump … supercharged ICE to remove criminal illegal aliens from our communities, including murderers, rapists, pedophiles, gang members and terrorists," White House spokeswoman Lauren Bis told Fox News Digital.
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"Meanwhile, radical Democrats want to go back to their extreme open border policies and grant amnesty to the illegal aliens they released into our communities. Not only will these radical policies make America less safe, but they will cost the American taxpayer billions of dollars."
With the midterms approaching and Democrats campaigning heavily on affordability, the White House is casting the DSA's immigration agenda as a potential financial and public safety threat — warning that its policies could compound the very cost-of-living pressures Democrats have used to hammer Republicans.
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The council's findings go beyond the cost of mass amnesty, examining the potential impact of expanded federal benefits and reduced immigration enforcement, policies the White House warns could impose a significant financial burden on American families.
The council estimates that the average illegal immigrant carries a lifetime net fiscal cost of $166,716, with the current illegal immigrant population projected to account for between $1.4 trillion and $1.9 trillion in taxpayer costs under its model — figures the administration is highlighting as the "true costs of extreme open borders [and] mass-amnesty socialist policies."
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The CEA's estimated $166,716 lifetime taxpayer cost per illegal immigrant exceeds the roughly $124,000 it would cost to put a student through four years at an average in-state public university, including tuition, housing, food and other expenses, according to College Board's 2025–26 figures — putting the figure in perspective as American families also grapple with college affordability.
The Council added that while illegal immigrants are generally prohibited from federal benefit programs, some on the left want to reverse that standard and provide subsidized healthcare and programs like food stamps to those in the country unlawfully.
Beyond expanded federal benefits, the council estimates that ending Trump-backed immigration enforcement measures would wipe out between $227 billion and $287 billion in projected taxpayer savings, producing a net estimated cost of $79 billion to $139 billion over the next decade after accounting for reduced enforcement spending.
An interactive White House webpage released alongside the report allows Americans to explore the projected costs of "socialism" across several policy areas, with the council estimating that the Democratic Socialists of America's broader agenda could cost $49 trillion over ten years — roughly $355,000 per American household. That sweeping projection extends far beyond immigration, which the council separately estimates could cost between $440 billion and $613 billion over the next decade.
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If the immigration policies examined in the report were implemented, the White House estimates that expanded eligibility for SNAP, federal housing assistance and Medicaid would add between $361 billion and $475 billion in federal spending over the next decade.
The report estimated that expanding federal benefits under the proposed immigration policies would add $3.6 billion to $4.7 billion in annual food stamp costs, another $2.3 billion to $3 billion in federal housing assistance, and as much as $40 billion a year in additional Medicaid spending.
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Along with the report, the White House highlighted a 73% uptick in drug interdictions through August 2026 compared with the same period in fiscal year 2024, while separately pointing to declining fentanyl-related deaths as evidence of its broader border enforcement strategy.
The administration also highlighted another key aspect of the immigration-cost paradigm that it changed — remarking that Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for certain foreign-national groups "returned … to its original purpose: temporary."
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The administration's efforts to terminate TPS designations for certain countries have faced legal challenges, underscoring the ongoing dispute over the scope of federal immigration authority.
The administration has also moved to end certain Temporary Protected Status designations and revoke more than 250,000 visas as part of its broader immigration crackdown, measures the White House has highlighted alongside its efforts to tighten enforcement and reduce what it says are substantial taxpayer costs.
Fox News Digital reached out to the DSA for general comment on the costs associated with their immigration platform.
Maryland's lone Republican House member calls woman 'rude' for laughing during debate
Maryland's only Republican House member was heard telling a woman "you are rude" after she started laughing while he was speaking during a debate.
The clash between Rep. Andy Harris and the audience member unfolded Tuesday in Cambridge as the Republican was talking about rising diesel prices during the U.S.-Iran war.
"Let's get the facts straight, the facts are that diesel is, the facts are that diesel prices have gone up, there is no question about it. Why has it gone up? Because the Democrats have environmental regulations..." Harris said before he was interrupted by a woman laughing in the audience.
"Ma'am, I gotta tell you. This is the problem, you all say you believe there is a First Amendment, but only if you agree with you," Harris told the crowd. "You should let me finish the sentence, ma'am. You are rude. You're rude, OK?"
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Harris then turned to the debate moderator and said, "I'm sorry," adding that if she wasn't going tell the audience they were rude, he had to do it himself.
"Let me finish the sentence why there is a shortage of diesel in the world and in the country," Harris continued, before another audience member started talking.
"You are rude too. So do you believe in the First Amendment? Do you believe in my First Amendment right to express myself? It's my turn to express myself, not yours," Harris said.
Harris, who has represented Maryland's 1st Congressional District since 2010, is running for re-election against Democrat challenger Dan Schwartz.
The debate moderator then asked both candidates to speak to their supporters and ask them to be "polite and respectful" during the debate.
"That is very important that you guys are able to hear from both of us tonight, so please if you don't mind, let's keep all reactions for later when you get home and let's let the congressman speak," Schwartz said.
When it was Harris' turn, he said, "You don't need to hear it from me because my people aren't interfering with Mr. Schwartz, it's only one way."
Apple wants to move into your home. Should you let it?
Your kitchen counter probably has enough gadgets already. Apple would like to put one more there, and this one recognizes your face. At its "Welcome Home" event on Oct. 13, Apple introduced a $299 smart display called HomeView that promises to make running your home as easy as having a conversation.
And Apple has bigger plans for Siri. The company also unveiled a new HomePod mini, an upgraded Apple TV 4K and a collection of smart home accessories. Together, they could change how you interact with everything from your front door to your television. But there's a catch. Some of the most interesting AI features require compatible Apple devices, and buying into Apple's connected home could get expensive.
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IOS 27 IS HERE: 10 IPHONE FEATURES YOU’LL WANT TO TRY NOW
The biggest announcement from Apple's "Welcome Home" event is HomeView, a new 7-inch touchscreen that doubles as a smart home control center. It sits on a rounded speaker base and comes in four colors. Apple also offers a wall-mounted version for people who would rather keep their countertops clear. Here's where things get interesting. HomeView can recognize up to six household members by their faces. Walk up to the screen, and it can switch to your personalized home screen with your calendar and reminders. Another family member can approach and see their own information instead. Initial setup and support for multiple household members require a compatible iPhone or iPad running the latest software, although general Siri AI conversations don't require that device to support Apple Intelligence.
Apple says personal information stays protected through facial recognition and checks involving a paired iPhone or iPad. To display sensitive content, the system requires the recognized person's paired device to be nearby and recently unlocked. That adds an important layer of security, especially in homes where several people share the same screen. Beyond the personalized experience, HomeView handles FaceTime video calls with Center Stage, which keeps you in the frame as you move around. It can display recipes while you're cooking or help locate a missing iPhone using Find My. You can also control compatible smart home equipment without opening another app.
One feature caught my attention. HomeView can display up to nine live security camera feeds simultaneously. You could check a package delivery or see what's happening in the backyard without pulling out your phone. Both HomeView models cost $299. Preorders opened Oct. 13, with availability beginning Nov. 13. However, the wall-mounted version requires a separate mounting accessory, starting at $59.95.
For years, Siri has been useful for simple requests, but longer conversations haven't always gone smoothly. Apple's new Siri AI is designed to change that. It can handle more natural conversations, understand what's displayed on a screen and answer broader questions using information from the web. For example, you could ask Siri to find a recipe someone emailed you or locate a song a friend recommended in a message. With the right device connected, Siri can search relevant personal information and help complete those requests. Apple also says conversations started on HomeView can continue in the Siri app on other compatible Apple devices.
However, there's an important compatibility requirement. HomeView can provide general Siri AI conversations without an Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone or iPad. More personalized features require a paired, compatible device running current software with Siri AI enabled. Siri AI on HomeView is also launching in beta. In addition, Apple says certain AI features that use server-based models will have daily usage limits. The company plans to offer expanded access for a fee in the future.
Apple's HomePod mini 2 is getting its first major refresh. The compact speaker now costs $149 and comes in five colors, including pink and green. Inside, Apple added an S10 chip that processes audio in real time to improve sound performance. There's also a new feature called Sound Glow. The speaker's illuminated top responds to music, changing colors and pulsing along with what you're playing.
The bigger story is what happens when Siri AI arrives. Apple says the speaker will eventually support more natural conversations and personalized requests when paired with a compatible Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone. It can also recognize different household members by their voices. However, Siri AI won't be available when HomePod mini 2 first ships. Apple says it will arrive through a future software update. That's a pretty important detail if the smarter assistant is your main reason for upgrading. HomePod mini 2 is available for preorder now and goes on sale October 30.
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Apple also introduced a new Apple TV 4K, and one of its most useful features has nothing to do with picture quality. The fourth-generation streaming box includes three microphones that can hear Siri requests from across the room. That means you can search for a show or ask a question about what you're watching without reaching for the remote. Siri AI can also handle follow-up questions, such as asking where a program was filmed.
The new Apple TV 4K runs on Apple's A19 chip, which the company says delivers up to 50% faster CPU performance than the previous generation. It also supports a four-speaker surround sound setup using compatible HomePod speakers arranged in matching front and rear pairs. And there's one improvement I think plenty of people will appreciate. The newest Siri Remote can play a sound to help you locate it. It also supports Precision Finding with certain compatible iPhones. That's helpful when the remote disappears somewhere in the couch.
The new Apple TV 4K costs $299 and arrives November 13. However, you may not need to buy one to try Siri AI. Apple says the assistant is also available in beta on second-generation Apple TV 4K models and later. To use it, you or the person managing your Apple Home will need a compatible Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone or iPad running the latest software with Siri AI turned on.
Apple is also making a bigger push into the connected home with Apple Home Collection. The company worked with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric to develop cameras, smart locks and thermostats that connect directly through Apple's Home app. The LG Smart Deadbolt Lock is particularly interesting. It uses Ultra Wideband technology to recognize when someone approaches with a compatible iPhone or Apple Watch carrying a home key. The door can then unlock automatically without requiring a tap. You can also use a PIN or backup key. The lock starts at $349.95.
Apple also introduced an LG video doorbell with two cameras. One captures visitors while the other helps monitor packages left near the doorstep. It starts at $249.95. Meanwhile, an indoor camera starting at $199.95 can automatically tilt down to stop monitoring when a household member returns home. For temperature control, LG and Schneider Electric are offering smart thermostats starting at $199.95. Using Apple's Home app, supported systems can adjust heating and cooling based on whether someone is home. In eligible locations, they can also respond to electricity rates to help manage energy costs. One convenience I like is that these accessories work directly through Apple's Home app. You don't need to create separate manufacturer accounts or download additional apps to manage them. Apple says the collection will start arriving in December, with certain products following in early 2027.
This is the part of Apple's announcement that deserves a closer look. A screen that recognizes your face can be convenient, especially when several people share a home. But what happens when that same system connects to your security cameras and personal information? Apple says HomeView uses protected processing environments called Secure Exclaves to isolate camera and microphone data from the rest of the system. Separately, HomeView checks that it recognizes the user's face and that their paired iPhone or iPad is present and has been recently unlocked before displaying personal information. Siri requests can run directly on the device or use Apple's Private Cloud Compute technology. Apple says data processed through Private Cloud Compute is neither stored nor accessible to the company.
For compatible security cameras, Apple also supports end-to-end encrypted HomeKit Secure Video storage. Certain AI video summaries and recording features require an eligible iCloud+ subscription. Those safeguards are encouraging. Still, I would want to understand exactly which household members can access the system before setting everything up. I'd also review camera placement and sharing permissions, particularly for devices inside the home. For additional privacy guidance, see our CyberGuy article, Are Apple devices spying?
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Apple's latest announcements could make managing a connected home easier, especially for households that already rely on iPhones. HomeView gives you a shared control center, while the upgraded Siri could make everyday requests feel more natural. However, the cost adds up quickly. HomeView starts at $299, and the new Apple TV 4K costs another $299. Add compatible cameras or a smart lock, and you're spending considerably more. Some camera features also require an iCloud+ subscription.
There's also the question of how much of this technology you actually need. If you already have a smart speaker that controls your lights and a television that streams your favorite shows, Apple's latest hardware may offer more convenience than you need. I'd start by checking which Apple devices you already own and whether they'll support the new Siri features. Then think about which upgrades would actually make your day easier. After all, spending hundreds of dollars to save a few taps on your phone deserves a little consideration.
Apple wants a bigger role in our homes, and I can see the appeal. I like the idea of asking Siri a question without having to repeat myself or reaching for my phone every time I want to control something. And for families juggling different schedules, a smart display that recognizes who's using it could be genuinely helpful. But I'm still not convinced everyone needs another screen in the house. Will Siri AI finally be as smart and helpful as Apple promises? And how comfortable should we feel giving an AI assistant access to our personal information and home security cameras? Apple has outlined some strong privacy protections, but I'd want to know exactly what information these devices collect and who can access it. For now, I'd be selective. If your current devices work well, there's no reason to rush out and replace them. HomeView has some interesting possibilities, but at $299, I'd want it to make my day easier in a meaningful way. The real test will be how well all these products work together once they're in our homes.
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Seahawks vs. Broncos Thursday Night Football betting pick focuses on the under in first half
I have finally gotten back on track with football betting over the past couple of weeks. It was a really bad start to the season, but I'm slowly climbing myself out of the hole I got myself in. Now, I've got to try to keep winning for the next 12 weeks of football. That doesn't mention trying to get everything done for the playoffs as well. There is a long way to go, but it starts tonight with the Seahawks taking on the Broncos on Thursday Night Football.
The Seattle Seahawks come into this game with a 3-2 record, and they are 1-1 on the road this season. The first road game was against Washington, and they lost, even though Marcus Mariota was the starting quarterback. That isn't intended to be a shot at Mariota, it is more a reflection of how Seattle played. The Seahawks did come home to rebound and beat the Chargers, but last week they had the toughest game on their schedule to date, hosting the 49ers. Last season, the Seahawks ended San Francisco's year and knocked them out of the playoffs. This year, the 49ers won 32-29.
Seattle has been a bit shaky to start the season. Sam Darnold was hurt in the first game, but he has been back for the other four games. Unfortunately for the Seahawks, it seems like Darnold has taken a bit of a step back. Darnold has 755 passing yards and has thrown for seven touchdowns and five interceptions. Six of his seven touchdown passes have gone to Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and so have the majority of his passing yards. The Broncos normally have the corners that can keep Smith-Njigba from going off. However, Pat Surtain is injured.
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The Denver Broncos are also 3-2 for the season, having won both of their home games and going 1-2 on the road. They lost to the Chiefs in the season opener. They then ran off two straight wins over the Jaguars and Rams. The win over Los Angeles was one of the more impressive of the season. The Rams were ahead of the Broncos for much of the game before Denver came roaring back and won the game 30-26. In Week 4, the Broncos traveled to San Francisco and lost 24-14.
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Last week, the Broncos defeated the Chargers 23-17 in Los Angeles. The Chargers are one of the biggest disappointments in football and are now 0-5 to begin the year. The Rams might be the other big disappointment, dropping to 2-3 after a loss to the Bills last week. So the lone "good" win for the Broncos came against the Jaguars. Perhaps all Denver needs is to be at home. However, in terms of yards allowed, the Seahawks have the best defense in football. If Denver can't get the ground game going, expectations should be low for its success tonight.
This is a matchup we could've gotten in the Super Bowl last season, but Bo Nix got injured and the Broncos couldn't overcome the Patriots. The Seahawks went on to win the championship. Seattle still has a strong defense, and I think the Broncos can combat the Seahawks' passing game. Both teams tend to start slow. I'm going to back the under 20.5 in the first half of this game.
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How to Bet on Today's ALCS and NLCS Action With Fanatics Sportsbook, BetMGM, Bet365 and More
Getting into sports betting isn’t a decision to take lightly. You should consider the game, the angle, your finances, what to bet, and the welcome offer from each sportsbook. Luckily for you, we have prepared a betting guide for the ALCS and NLCS that you can use to place a wager on Fanatics, BetMGM, bet365, and FanDuel.
Fanatics Sportsbook is offering new users a promo code of FOXNEWS350 to provide $350 on a $20 wager from any game. Here is the wager we like for today’s game:
Gavin Williams, Guardians, Starting Pitcher, under 6.5 strikeouts. Williams is a good starter, and he has 24 strikeouts in just 11.2 innings of work this postseason, but those were all against a young and impatient White Sox team. The Rays have struck out 14 times in 58 at-bats against Williams in their careers. That’s about 25% of the time. Starters only throw about four or five innings in the postseason. If Williams gets 15 outs in the game (five innings) that puts him at roughly four strikeouts based on his career averages against Tampa.
Yandy Diaz 2+ total bases is a great one to place at BetMGM because if your first bet loses, they will give you a refund matching your wager (up to $1,500) in bonus bets when you register and use promo code FOXNEWS.
Diaz is 7-for-15 against Williams in his career with just one strikeout. Three of his hits have gone for extra bases, all doubles. Diaz bats near the top of the order in most games, so he should get at least five plate appearances. All he needs is one double, or two hits, and this wager, a plus money play, cashes.
Bet365 is offering new users a chance to wager $10 on a bet and earn $365 in bonus bets regardless of whether the bet wins or loses. This is a chance for you to cash in on extras even if Glasnow has a great outing. In his only appearance in the postseason, Glasnow went 4.2 innings. The Dodgers wanted to win so they could go up 2-1 over the Braves, and now they must win to stay alive. Manager Dave Roberts will play every matchup he can in order to keep the team alive and likely won’t let Glasnow go deep into the game. He has hit at least five innings of work in 11 of 13 regular season games, so it is a risky play, but bet365 helps eliminate some of the stress by giving you $365 in bonus bets even if the wager loses.
FanDuel is offering new users a chance to wager just $5 and earn a $50 bonus bet regardless of if your wager wins or loses. You can do this each day for five straight days as a new user to earn a total of $250 in bonus bets. One thought for tonight’s game is to fade William Contreras. He has swung a hot bat in this series, and Glasnow almost certainly won’t go a full game, but he has had Contreras’ number. In 11 at-bats against Glasnow, Contreras is 0-for-11 with four strikeouts. You can bet $5 that he will not have a hit tonight, and if it wins, you win on plus money action and get a $50 bonus bet. If it loses, you’re out $5 but can play a $50 bonus bet.