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RJ’s NFL Challenge, Bowl Challenge, Best Bets final standings

Denver Broncos running back C.J. Anderson (22) is tackled by a group of Kansas City Chiefs defenders during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney )

Indianapolis Colts' Jack Doyle (84) is tackled by Houston Texans' Zach Cunningham (41) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Indianapolis Colts' Frank Gore (23) is tackled by Houston Texans' Benardrick McKinney during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) throws a pass over Washington Redskins' Matthew Ioannidis (98) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

New England Patriots quarterback Brian Hoyer (2) passes against the New York Jets during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, right, is tripped by Arizona Cardinals outside linebacker Chandler Jones, second from right, in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

New York Giants defensive end Olivier Vernon sacks Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

New England Patriots wide receiver Phillip Dorsett, right, dives but can't make the catch as he is pressured by New York Jets safety Marcus Maye during an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017.(AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Denver Broncos running back De'Angelo Henderson, top, leaps over Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Terrance Mitchell (39) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) protects the football as he is sacked by Arizona Cardinals outside linebacker Chandler Jones, right, in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)

Denver Broncos running back C.J. Anderson (22) is tackled by a group of Kansas City Chiefs defenders during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney )

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Final standings

Las Vegas Review-Journal NFL Challenge

1. Hank Goldberg

JimFeist.com handicapper

Last week: 3-2

Season: 50-29-6

2. Matt Youmans

VSiN.com handicapper

Last week: 4-1

Season: 49-33-3

3. Mark Franco

FrancoSports.com handicapper

Last week: 3-2

Season: 46-39

4. Allen Leiker

RJ assistant sports editor

Last week: 3-2

Season: 45-40

5. Todd Dewey

RJ betting columnist

Last week: 4-1

Season: 43-41-1

6. Bill Bradley

RJ sports editor

Last week: 2-3

Season: 42-41-2

7. Micah Roberts

Sportsline.com analyst

Last week: 2-3

Season: 40-42-3

8. Doug Fitz

Systemplays.com handicapper

Last week: 3-2

Season: 36-46-3

9. Jay Kornegay

Westgate sports book director

Last week: 3-2

Season: 36-47-2

9. Mike Scalleat

Professional sports bettor

Last week: 3-2

Season: 36-47-2

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Las Vegas Review-Journal Bowl Challenge

1. Doug Fitz

SystemPlays.com

Record: 14-6

Points: 15 (won Best Bet)

2. Alex B. Smith

AxSmithSports.com

Record: 12-8

Points: 13 (won Best Bet)

3. Kelly Stewart

KellyInVegas.com

Record: 9-11

Points: 9

3. Bruce Marshall

GoldSheet.com

Record: 9-11

Points: 9

3. Lee Sterling

ParamountSports.com

Record: 9-11

Points: 9

6. Dana Lane

DanaLaneSports.com

Record: 7-13

Points: 7

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Las Vegas Review-Journal Weekend Best Bets

1. Bernie Fratto

BernieFratto.com

Last week: 1-2

Season: 29-20-2

2. Brian Blessing

SportsbookRadio.com

Last week: 2-1

Season: 26-25

2. Mitch Moss

VSiN.com

Last week: 0-3

Season: 25-24-2

2. Todd Dewey

Review-Journal

Last week: 1-2

Season: 24-23-4

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