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Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Walgreens Boots Alliance. Our analysis of options history for Walgreens Boots Alliance (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBA#NASDAQ">WBA</a>) revealed 10 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 40% of traders were bullish, while 40% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 6 were puts, with a value of $275,920, and 4 were calls, valued at $144,065.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $9.5 and $12.5 for Walgreens Boots Alliance, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Walgreens Boots Alliance stands at 17582.17, with a total volume reaching 20,647.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Walgreens Boots Alliance, situated within the strike price corridor from $9.5 to $12.5, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Walgreens Boots Alliance Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736196327_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>WBA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$0.49</td>
<td>$0.41</td>
<td>$0.49</td>
<td>$9.50</td>
<td>$61.8K</td>
<td>262</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WBA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$0.7</td>
<td>$0.67</td>
<td>$0.67</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$59.7K</td>
<td>29.0K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WBA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$0.74</td>
<td>$0.73</td>
<td>$0.73</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$54.9K</td>
<td>29.0K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WBA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$1.88</td>
<td>$1.85</td>
<td>$1.88</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$46.8K</td>
<td>20.6K</td>
<td>690</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WBA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$1.95</td>
<td>$1.85</td>
<td>$1.95</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$39.0K</td>
<td>20.6K</td>
<td>327</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Walgreens Boots Alliance</h3>
Walgreens Boots Alliance is one of the largest retail pharmacy chains in the US, with over 8,000 locations. Nearly three quarters of Americans live within five miles of a Walgreens location. Roughly two thirds of revenue is generated from prescription drug sales; Walgreens makes up 20% of total prescription revenue in the US. Walgreens also generates sales from retail products (general wellness consumables and its own branded merchandise), European drug wholesale, and healthcare. With more locations incorporating additional services like Health Corner and Village Medical, Walgreens creates an omnichannel experience for patients and positions itself as a one-stop healthcare provider.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Walgreens Boots Alliance, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Walgreens Boots Alliance</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 13,249,376, with WBA's price up by 1.58%, positioned at $9.65.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 4 days.</li>
</ul>
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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Advanced Micro Devices.
Looking at options history for Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) we detected 123 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 46% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 44% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 29 are puts, for a total amount of $9,677,722 and 94, calls, for a total amount of $7,942,802.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $65.0 to $200.0 for Advanced Micro Devices over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Advanced Micro Devices's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Advanced Micro Devices's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $65.0 to $200.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Advanced Micro Devices Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736196322_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>AMD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$43.4</td>
<td>$43.25</td>
<td>$43.25</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$1.1M</td>
<td>9.3K</td>
<td>9.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$4.8</td>
<td>$4.75</td>
<td>$4.8</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$235.1K</td>
<td>26.5K</td>
<td>4.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$42.6</td>
<td>$42.4</td>
<td>$42.6</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$213.0K</td>
<td>9.3K</td>
<td>13.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$42.5</td>
<td>$42.25</td>
<td>$42.44</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$191.2K</td>
<td>9.3K</td>
<td>12.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$14.9</td>
<td>$14.75</td>
<td>$14.9</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$149.0K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>114</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Advanced Micro Devices</h3>
Advanced Micro Devices designs a variety of digital semiconductors for markets such as PCs, gaming consoles, data centers, industrial, and automotive applications. AMD's traditional strength was in central processing units and graphics processing units used in PCs and data centers. Additionally, the firm supplies the chips found in prominent game consoles such as the Sony PlayStation and Microsoft Xbox. In 2022, the firm acquired field-programmable gate array leader Xilinx to diversify its business and augment its opportunities in key end markets such as data center and automotive.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Advanced Micro Devices, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Where Is Advanced Micro Devices Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 38,019,563, the price of AMD is up 3.69% at $130.0. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 22 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Advanced Micro Devices</h3>
A total of 2 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $156.5.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Morgan Stanley has decided to maintain their Equal-Weight rating on Advanced Micro Devices, which currently sits at a price target of $158. 
&#x2A; An analyst from B of A Securities downgraded its action to Neutral with a price target of $155. 
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BJ's Wholesale Club (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BJ#NYSE">BJ</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 18.86% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 31.67%. Currently, BJ's Wholesale Club has a market capitalization of $11.95 billion. 
Buying $1000 In BJ: If an investor had bought $1000 of BJ stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $3,983.71 today based on a price of $90.47 for BJ at the time of writing.
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Luna Innovations Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUNA#NASDAQ">LUNA</a>) shares are trading lower by 45% to $1.12 Monday afternoon after the company announced its stock will be <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/01/b42812784/luna-innovations-stock-to-be-suspended-from-nasdaq-listing">suspended</a> from the Nasdaq.
What Else: Luna Innovations&#8217; stock will delisted from Nasdaq after failing to meet the SEC&#8217;s March 2025 deadline for delinquent filings. The company anticipates its shares will trade on the OTC Expert Market following the suspension. 
Despite the delisting, Luna emphasized that its business operations remain unaffected and that it continues to support customers and partners.
CEO Kevin Ilcisin acknowledged delays in the restatement process but highlighted operational improvements and key achievements in late 2024. 
Luna says the company remains focused on delivering high-quality products and services. The company plans to share a business update later in January, including preliminary revenue and booking results for fiscal year 2024.
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Running a business can be tough, but when family is involved, it gets even more complicated. That's exactly what happened to a small-business owner who called into Dave Ramsey's EntreLeadership <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIq3QkWygTk">podcast</a> seeking advice. Gary's problem is that his father owns 51% of their successful dewatering company, takes $20,000 a month and doesn't contribute to the business at all.
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Gary and his dad started their business 15 years ago, growing it from nothing into a $3 million annual success story. But while Gary works hard managing their team of 12 employees, his father's involvement has dwindled to zero. Yet, his dad still rakes in a hefty monthly payout – the same amount Gary takes – plus his share of any year-end profits.
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Gary's frustration boiled over. In 2019, he tried to buy his dad out, but the deal fell through. Now, he feels stuck. He's running the company but can't grow it because so much money goes to his absent father.
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Dave's advice started with a wake-up call: "Quit whining." He told Gary the key to resolving this issue is separating ownership from employment. Owners are entitled to profit distributions, not salaries unless they're actively working in the business. This means Gary should pay himself a proper <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38936090/top-5-highest-paid-american-ceos-of-2023">CEO salary</a>, something like $250,000 a year, given the company's revenue. After paying salaries, the remaining profits should be distributed based on ownership, with 51% going to his dad and 49% to Gary.
The current setup blurs the lines between salary and profit, which needs to change so that everyone's role and compensation are transparent. &#8220;Once it&#8217;s set up that way, then you could still have the complaint that your dad won&#8217;t let you buy him out and that&#8217;s another discussion,&#8221; said Ramsey.
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Gary also needs to have a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/24/09/40970011/kevin-olearys-dad-warned-him-hed-starve-to-death-if-he-pursued-his-passion-getting-an-mba-ended-up-c">direct conversation with his dad – </a>without being confrontational – to explain why the current system isn't sustainable. Dave explained how important it is to show respect to his dad as the person who helped start the business.&nbsp;
Gary should recognize his dad's role in building the company and make the buyout a way to honor both of their efforts. &#8220;Your dad doesn't feel like you've been nice and you saying that is not going to do anything but rile him up,&#8221; Ramsey advised.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Path to a Buyout</h2>
Gary's ultimate goal is to buy out his father and he's already taken some smart steps. He's had the business valued and hired a joint attorney to help facilitate the deal. But Dave warned him not to let lawyers drive the process. Instead, he and his dad need to hash out the terms together over a cup of coffee, with the attorney helping to finalize the details.
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Gary's dilemma is all too common in family businesses. Dave's advice highlighted three critical areas. First, ownership and employment should be separate. If someone isn't working in the business, they shouldn't be taking a salary. Profit distributions should be based on ownership, not employment status.
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Citigroup analyst Anthony Pettinari maintains D.R. Horton (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DHI#NYSE">DHI</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $185 to $152.

Citigroup Maintains Neutral on D.R. Horton, Lowers Price Target to $152

Citigroup analyst Anthony Pettinari maintains CRH (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRH#NYSE">CRH</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $120 to $115.

Citigroup Maintains Buy on CRH, Lowers Price Target to $115

Shares of crypto-related companies, including MicroStrategy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), Hut 8 Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUT#NASDAQ">HUT</a>) and Coinbase Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), are trading sharply higher on Monday as Bitcoin surged past the $100,000 mark, reigniting bullish sentiment <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/01/42826154/wall-street-rallies-chipmakers-soar-ahead-of-nvidias-huang-speech-bitcoin-reclaims-100000-whats-driving-markets-monday">in the cryptocurrency market.</a>
What To Know: Bitcoin crossed the $100,000 mark for the first time,<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/42822776/bitcoin-jumps-past-102000-experts-see-classic-correction-eye-109000-high"> reaching a high of $102,482</a> during early trading on Monday. This 3.2% increase pushed the total cryptocurrency market capitalization above $3.5 trillion, marking its highest level since mid-December.
Analysts attribute the rise to the completion of a &#8220;classic correction,&#8221; with signs pointing to potential further gains. Market sentiment indicators, including one tracking &#8220;extreme greed,&#8221; potentially reflect strong buying interest in Bitcoin as it moves past this psychological milestone.
Ethereum also rose 3% to $3,736, while other cryptocurrencies like Solana and Avalanche gained 4% and 7%, respectively. Experts suggest Bitcoin could gain additional momentum if it breaks past $109,000, a key resistance level. 
According to Alex Kuptsikevich of FxPro, a decisive break above this threshold could confirm the resumption of a broader uptrend and accelerate Bitcoin&#8217;s growth further. For now, its recent rise underscores the continued focus on the cryptocurrency as a driver of broader market activity.
Price Action: MicroStrategy shares were up 9.79% to $372.90, Hut 8 shares were up 9.15% to $26.37 and Coinbase shares were up 6.92% to $289.37 at the time of writing, according to <a href="http://www.benzinga.com/pro/register/?utm_source=BZprocontent072624&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro.</a>
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<h3>Current general public health risk remains low</h3>
January 06, 2025
The Louisiana Department of Health reports the patient who had been hospitalized with the first human case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), or H5N1, in Louisiana and the U.S. has died. The patient was over the age of 65 and was reported to have underlying medical conditions. The patient contracted H5N1 after exposure to a combination of a non-commercial backyard flock and wild birds.&nbsp;
LDH's extensive public health investigation has identified no additional H5N1 cases nor evidence of person-to-person transmission. This patient remains the only human case of H5N1 in Louisiana.&nbsp;
The Department expresses its deepest condolences to the patient's family and friends as they mourn the loss of their loved one. Due to patient confidentiality and respect for the family, this will be the final update about the patient.&nbsp;
While the current public health risk for the general public remains low, people who work with birds, poultry or cows, or have recreational exposure to them, are at higher risk.&nbsp;
The best way to protect yourself and your family from H5N1 is to avoid sources of exposure. That means avoiding direct contact with wild birds and other animals infected with or suspected to be infected with bird flu viruses.&nbsp;
Protecting yourself and others from H5N1 infection
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<li>Do not touch sick or dead animals or their droppings and do not bring sick wild animals into your home.</li>
<li>Keep your pets away from sick or dead animals and their feces.</li>
<li>Do not eat uncooked or undercooked food. Cook poultry, eggs and other animal products to the proper temperature and prevent cross-contamination between raw and cooked food.</li>
<li>Avoid uncooked food products such as unpasteurized raw milk or cheeses from animals that have a suspected or confirmed infection.</li>
<li>If you work on poultry or dairy farms, talk to your provider about getting your seasonal flu vaccination. It will not prevent infection with avian influenza viruses, but it can reduce the risk of coinfection with avian and flu viruses.</li>
<li>Report dead or sick birds or animals to the USDA toll-free at 1-866-536-7593 or the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry Diagnostic Lab at 318-927-3441.</li>
</ul>
If you have been exposed to sick or dead birds or other animals or work on a farm where avian influenza has been detected, watch for respiratory symptoms or conjunctivitis. If you develop symptoms within 10 days after exposure to sick or dead animals, tell your healthcare provider that you have been in contact with sick animals and are concerned about avian influenza. This will help them give you appropriate advice on testing and treatment. Stay home and away from others while you have symptoms.

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'LDH Reports First U.S. H5N1-Related Human Death' - Louisiana Department Of Health

Citigroup analyst Anthony Pettinari maintains Core &amp; Main (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNM#NYSE">CNM</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $43 to $56.

Citigroup Maintains Neutral on Core & Main, Raises Price Target to $56

The 2024 National Football League regular season has come to its conclusion with 14 teams making the NFL Playoffs to compete for the chance to play in Super Bowl LIX, including the back-to-back Super Bowl <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports/24/11/41916428/super-bowl-lix-betting-odds-kansas-city-chiefs-favorite-to-three-peat-can-detroit-lions-spoil-the-party-make-team-history">champion Kansas City Chiefs.</a>
What Happened: The 2024 NFL season<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports-betting/24/04/38414300/nfl-draft-action-tune-in-check-out-betting-odds-for-top-5-picks-and-join-benzingas-live-ev"> started in Detroit </a>when the 2024 NFL Draft set attendance records in April.
Detroit Lions fans hope that a portion of the NFL Playoffs runs through their city with the Lions winning the top seed and home-field advantage in the NFC.
The Chiefs won the top seed in the AFC and will have home-field advantage in their quest for a record-setting third straight Super Bowl.
The winners of the AFC and NFC Conference Championship games will face off in New Orleans in Super Bowl LIX on Feb. 9.
Here's a look at the current AFC and NFC Playoff seeds and 2024 records:
AFC
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<li>Kansas City Chiefs, 15-2</li>
<li>Buffalo Bills, 13-4</li>
<li>Baltimore Ravens, 12-3</li>
<li>Houston Texans, 10-7</li>
<li>Los Angels Chargers, 11-6</li>
<li>Pittsburgh Steelers, 10-7</li>
<li>Denver Broncos, 10-7</li>
</ol>
NFC
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<li>Detroit Lions, 15-2</li>
<li>Philadelphia Eagles, 14-3</li>
<li>Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 10-7</li>
<li>Los Angeles Rams, 10-7</li>
<li>Minnesota Vikings, 14-3</li>
<li>Washington Commanders, 12-5</li>
<li>Green Bay Packers, 11-6</li>
</ol>
For the NFL Playoffs, the winners of each division gets a top-four seed with the next three teams with the best records getting wild card spots. The division winners get home-field in the first round. The top seed overall in each conference gets a bye in the first week and home field as long as they keep winning.
The NFL reseeds after each round meaning the number one seeds will play the worst team by seed that advances to the second round.
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Playoff Matchups: Here are the first-round matchups and a look at the betting odds for the first-round games from sportsbook DraftKings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKNG#NASDAQ">DKNG</a>).
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<li>Sat. Jan. 11, 4:30 p.m. ET: Chargers -2.5 at Texans, CBS/Paramount+, units of Paramount Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PARA#NASDAQ">PARA</a>)(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PARAA#NASDAQ">PARAA</a>)</li>
<li>Sat. Jan. 11, 8:00 p.m. ET: Steelers at Ravens -9.5, Prime Video, unit of Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)</li>
<li>Sun. Jan. 12, 1:00 p.m. ET: Broncos at Bills -8.5, CBS/Paramount+</li>
<li>Sun. Jan. 12, 4:30 p.m. ET: Packers at Eagles -4.5, FOX, unit of Fox Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FOX#NASDAQ">FOX</a>)(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FOXA#NASDAQ">FOXA</a>)</li>
<li>Sun. Jan. 12, 8:00 p.m. ET: Commanders at Buccaneers -3, NBC/Peacock, units of Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMCSA#NASDAQ">CMCSA</a>)</li>
<li>Mon. Jan. 13, 8:00 p.m. ET: Vikings -1.5 at Rams, ESPN/ABC/ESPN+, units of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>)</li>
</ul>
Paramount lands two games over the opening weekend and could be among the winners for the media partners. Amazon has its first NFL Playoffs game and could continue the debate on streaming exclusive games versus traditional broadcasts in sports.
Among the first-round games, the Chargers and Vikings are the only away teams favored at the sportsbooks.
The second-round games will be played on Jan. 18 and Jan. 19 with the media partners to be announced. The conference championship games will be played on Jan. 20 with FOX having the rights to the NFC game and CBS having the rights to the AFC game.
Super Bowl LIX will air at 6:30 p.m. ET on Feb. 9 on FOX, with the media company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/05/38625265/heres-how-much-a-super-bowl-lix-commercial-will-cost-how-fox-corporation-stock-could-benefi">commanding around $7 million</a> for each 30-second commercial for this year's big game.
Super Bowl Betting Odds, Records to Watch: Here are the current betting odds for the Super Bowl LIX winner and where the odds stood back in February <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/02/37080383/three-peat-super-bowl-lix-odds-kansas-city-chiefs-back-to-back-to-back-payout">when Benzinga shared </a>the top 12 betting favorites to start the season.
<ul>
<li>Lions: +280 (+1,200)</li>
<li>Chiefs: +350 (+650)</li>
<li>Ravens: +600 (+900)</li>
<li>Bills: +650 (+1,000)</li>
<li>Eagles: +700 (+2,000)</li>
<li>Vikings: +1,600 (Not in Top 12)</li>
<li>Packers: +2,000 (+2,000)</li>
<li>Buccaneers: +2,500 (Not in Top 12)</li>
<li>Chargers: +2,800 (+2,500)</li>
<li>Commanders: +4,500 (Not in Top 12)</li>
<li>Rams: +4,500 (Not in Top 12)</li>
<li>Broncos: +5,500 (Not in Top 12)</li>
<li>Texans: +8,000 (+2,200)</li>
<li>Steelers: +9,000 (Not in Top 12)</li>
</ul>
The San Francisco 49ers were the betting favorite at +550 back in February followed closely by the Chiefs. Now the Lions and Chiefs stand ahead of the other teams for odds thanks to their top seeding and home field advantages.
A win by the Chiefs would make them the first team to win three straight Super Bowls. In fact, no NFL team has ever won two Super Bowls and then appeared in a Super Bowl the next season.
For the Lions, the team will be seeking their first ever Super Bowl appearance. The Lions are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports-betting/24/09/40720484/which-4-teams-have-never-reached-the-super-bowl-betting-payouts-if-history-is-made-in-2024">one of four teams</a> who have never been to a Super Bowl, a feat that the Texans could also cross off their list if they make the big game.
The Bills and Vikings could also get over the unfortunate record of going 0-4 in Super Bowls and not having a win. The Chargers have also never won a Super Bowl, losing their only appearance in the 1994 NFL season.
Another Super Bowl first to watch could be rookie quarterbacks. The 2024 NFL Draft<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports-betting/24/04/38501129/2024-nfl-draft-recap-quarterbacks-wide-receivers-detroit-set-records-who-will-win-rookie-o"> saw six quarterbacks </a>taken in the first round, tying an NFL record. Among them, Jayden Daniels (#2 overall, Commanders) and Bo Nix (#12 overall, Broncos) will be attempting to be the first rookie starting quarterbacks to appear in a Super Bowl.
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