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Sunday @ 12pm

New York Jets +8 (+270) vs. Indianapolis Colts -8 (-340)
O/U – 39½

Game Question:
- Can rookie quarterback Sanchez hold his own against Manning who has proven he can handle the pressure of playoff games.

Sunday @ 3:40pm

Minnesota Vikings +4 (-115) vs. New Orleans Saints -4 (-180)
O/U – 53

Game Question:
- Will Favre continue his excellent playoff run without trying to do to much which has cost him in the past.

?Like the other AFC divisional game these 2 teams play very different styles of football. The Jets like to run the ball and play stifling defense while the Chargers pass very efficiently and play mediocre defense.  The Jets led on offense by rookie quarterback Mark Sanchez finished the regular season with rankings of, 20th overall yards per game, 1st in rushing yards per game, and 31st in passing yards per game. The Chargers franchise QB Philip Rivers led their offense to rankings of, 10th overall yards per game, 31st in rushing yards per game, and 5th in passing yards per game. The real strength of the New York Jets is their defense driven by shut down cornerback Darrelle Revis ended the regular season with rankings of, 1st in overall yards per game, 1st against the pass, 8th against the run, and 1st in scoring. The Chargers defense is anchored by pro bowl linebacker Shawne Merriman and finished with rankings of, 16th in overall yards per game, 11th against the pass, 20th against the run, and 11th in scoring.

? In this game look for the jets to try to do what they do best, play great pass D and run the ball down the throat of the San Diego defense. The most important thing however is for the Jets D to get pressure on the quarterback and force mistakes. The Jets’ offense will need help in this game, they are not very impressive. If the defense can cause pressure and force a turnover or more that will help keep the pressure off the offense. New York can win this game if they run the ball effectively and work play action off of that, they need to wear down the Chargers defense with long drives and more importantly the long drives will keep the ball out of Philip Rivers hands.

?Keys to the game for the Chargers include running efficiently, shutting down the run, and shutting down play action passes. Now the Chargers don’t need to change philosophy for this game and suddenly become a running team, but if they can run efficiently and get that into the defenses mind it will help to slow down the Jets pass rush and give Rivers more time against Revis and the secondary. If the Chargers can shut down the run and force the Jets to pass the ball this game is theirs for the taking; Mark Sanchez had an alright rookie year but he will not be able to pass this team to victory unless the run game is working. The play action pass is where the Jets can hurt you big time, the secondary cannot get beat deep on these passes or even allow short completions on these types of plays.

Neil Spanton

?The Cardinals last week in the wild card round had an amazing day for the offense putting up 531 total yards en route to 51 points. The Arizona defense however gave up a not so brilliant 45 points. That will have to change this week if they hope to win this game, New Orleans was the NFL’s best offense through the regular season even with star quarterback Drew Brees not playing in the last game.

Arizona in contrast of how they’re viewed (offensive juggernaut) was actually quite middling this regular season in terms of offense ranking, 14th in total yards per game, 12th in passing yards per game, and 28th in rushing yards per game.  The Cardinals defense anchored by DT Darnell Dockett and LB Karlos Dansby in the regular season ranked, 20th overall, 23rd against the pass, 17th against the run, and 14th in scoring. The Saints defense led by ball hawking safety Darren sharper were ranked, 25th overall, 26th against the pass, 21st against the run, and 20th in scoring.
By Neil Spanton

New York Jets +3(-125) at Cincinnati Bengals -3(+105) – 34(1/2) o/u

The Jets come off a victory of 37-0 in week 17 against the Bengals. Along with the Jets winning 7 of the last 8 against the Bengals.  I think you can’t go wrong taking the Jets for +3.

Prediction: Jets +3

Philadelphia Eagles +4 at Dallas Cowboys -4 – 45 o/u

The Eagles lost in week 17 to the Cowboys 24-0  in a game that had meaning with the winning team getting home field advantage.  Though Philadelphia has beaten the Cowboys 6 times in the last 7 games. They both went 11-5 for the season. I think with the Eagles recent loss to the Cowboys the handicappers are pushing people to go for the eagles which I think is a good bet. I think the game will be decided by 3 and picking the eagles will win you the bet.

Prediction: Eagles +4

Baltimore Ravens +31/2(-115) at New England Patriots -31/2(-105) – 43 o/u

Last week the Ravens barely beat the Raiders while the Patriots lost to Houston but the biggest news of week 17 was the Patriots lost Wes Welker for the season. This is Tom Brady’s go to receiver and will definitely will be an issue for the Patriots offense. In the last 5 match-ups between the teams the Baltimore Ravens have lost all 5. I still think Wes Welker along with a strong Ravens D will cause problems for the Patriots and I am going to take Baltimore +4.

Prediction: Baltimore +4

Green Bay Packers (+1) at Arizona Cardinals (-1) – 47 o/u

In week 17 the packers dominated the Cardinals 33-7. It is hard to bet when you don’t know who is going to show up for the Cardinals. They handily defeated the Vikings but then lost against the niners. Green Bay has won 6 out of the last 7 against the Cardinals and Green Bay looks to have a good rhythm right now. I am going to go with the Packers +1.

Prediction: Packers +1

NFL Week 5 has some better match ups along with a couple double digit lines. There is definitely two tiers in the NFL you are either a legit playoff contender or a team that will be happy to win 3-4 games this season.

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Games to Watch – NFL Week 5 Odds

Baltimore Ravens (3)  vs Minnesota Vikings (-3) - Can Favre & Pedersen lead the Vikings over the Ravens defense. Offshore sportsbooks seem to think so with an advantage of a field goal.

My Opinion: I tend to think the Vikings with the passing & running threat will be able to beat the Ravens . I would pick the Vikings by -3.

New York Giants (3) vs New Orlean Saints (-3) – The Saints are coming off their bye week and have to take on the Giants who are also undefeated. The Giants beat the Raiders easily and effectively last week but now taken on a much better offense and defense. This is the must watch game of the week and whoever wins this will likely be the NFC favorite.

My Opinion:  This is a tough game to pick, I know it will be close but I am going to go for the Giants to cover the spread.

Denver Broncos (3.5) vs. San Diego Chargers (-3.5) - Will LT come back and be effective (I hope so, I have him in fantasy..he is killing me)? Broncos beat the Patriots last week and are 5-0  but they had a couple close wins and could easily have another loss or two.

My Opinion: I am going to take another favorite and choose the Chargers.

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Indianapolis Colts -10.5 vs. Seattle Seahawks

Indy looked awfully vulnerable against Miami a couple weeks back and, if you were like me, you made a note to jump all over any half decent team whenever you saw an inflated line. So, here we are, Colts as double-digit favorites against Seattle. Go with the ‘hawks and their hideous uniforms, right? Um, no. Seattle is banged up like nobody’s business this week. Hassellbeck and Walter Jones are out, and practically the entire Seattle secondary is either playing hurt or out. Not exactly what you want heading into Indy against Payton and a Colts team that looks like it might have found its mojo.

Prediction: Colts 28 – Seahwaks 10

New England Patriots -2 vs. Baltimore Ravens

While Favre vs. Green Bay is getting all the hype, this is quietly one heck of an early-season matchup. Baltimore found an offense. Not the best news for the rest of the league. Meanwhile, it suddenly seems like ages ago that the Patriots were three touchdown favorites against playoff-caliber teams. Yet, Tom Brady is starting to get comfortable in the pocket and New England still has some weapons on offense, despite the injury to Wes Welker, who is listed as questionable this week. Their defense, however, is not looking as solid. Jerrod Mayo remains out with a knee injury and Vince Wilfork is listed as questionable. With the Ravens running on all cylinders and the Patriots seemingly primed to get run over, this one might look to many like a classic trap game. Maybe my mind is just too simple, but I’m going with what I see on paper. Especially if I’m getting two points.

Prediction: Baltimore 24 – New England 17

Buffalo Bills -2.5 at Miami Dolphins

Is it just me, or is this one of the most interesting matchups of two solidly mediocre teams we’ve seen in a long, long time? The Bills looked pretty darn impressive in their opening day loss against the Patriots, then blew out a lousy Tampa team at home, only to fall apart offensively against the Saints last week. Meanwhile, Miami did just about everything other than win the game against the Colts a couple weeks back, but, now, all of sudden are without their quarterback and, at 0-3, look like they might be on the brink of a major tank job. Still, the Dolphins do have a solid defense and the Wildcat continues to be effective. And – I guarantee you more than one Dolphins player is thinking “if we’re ever gonna get a win, this is the week.” On the injury front, Buffalo comes is considerably more banged up than the Miami. Safety Bryan Scott (ankle) and Cornerback Terrence McGee (ankle) are both listed as questionable and Safety Donte Whitner (thumb) is doubtful, meaning this could be the perfect game for Chad Henne to get comfortable as the Dolphins starting QB.

Prediction: Miami 17 – Buffalo 14

Dallas Cowboys -3 at Denver Broncos

This line is all about beliefs. Do you believe the Broncos are as good as their 3-0 record and the Cowboys are as average as they have looked in their first three games? If so, you’re not gonna get value like this every day, so jump all over that Broncos moneyline. Or, do you believe the Broncos record is a fluke aided by one crazy play and three not-so-juggernautish opponents and that the Cowboys are finally starting to wake up and play to their talent level? If you believe that then if there was ever a week to risk your entire bank roll on one game, this is it. Personally, I just don’t see Kyle Orton leading the Broncos to a winning record. The Broncos don’t have the Bears’ defense. They need to score points to win. And call me crazy, but I think the Cowboys are secretly pretty happy to be playing on the road this week. I can only imagine how annoying Jerry Jones must have been these past few weeks. You know he was getting in all the players’ ears about the importance of playing well in front of those huge crowds at that ridiculous new stadium. Now, they can go on the road and just focus on playing football. DeMarcus Ware has been a no-show so far, but that’s going to change this week. The Broncos o-line has been mediocre and is primed to get manhandled by Ware and Jay Ratliff.

Prediction: Dallas 35 – Denver 13

Point Spread for Thursday, September 10, 2009

Teams                   Spread      Over/Under   Moneyline
Tennessee  Titan s-   +6-110         o35-110          +240

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Pittsburgh  Steelers –     -6-110      u35-110             -290

Point Spread for Sunday, September 13, 2009

10am (PST) NFL Football Games

Teams                Spread    Over/Under   Moneyline
Miami Dolphins –      +4-110     o43½-110     +180

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Atlanta Falcons          -4-110     u43½-110     -210

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Dallas Cowboys –               -6-110     o39-110     -290

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Tampa Bay  Buccaneers-    +6-110     u39-110     +240

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Minnesota Vikings –      -4-110     o40-110     -210

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Cleveland Browns          +4-110     u40-110     +180

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New York Jets-                +5½-110     o43½-110     +205

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Houston Texans-             -5½-110     u43½-110     -245

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Detroit Lions-                       +13-110     o49-110     +650

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New Orleans Saints-           -13-110     u49-110     -900

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Denver Broncos-                +4-110     o43½-110     +180

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Cincinnati Bengals-             -4-110     u43½-110     -210

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Jacksonville Jaguars-         +7-110     o44-110     +265

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Indianapolis Colts-                -7-110     u44-110     -315

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Kansas City Chiefs-               +13-110     o36-110     +625

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Baltimore Ravens-                -13-110     u36-110     -825

1pm (PST) NFL Football Games

St. Louis Rams-                    +8½-110     o41½-110     +325

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Seattle Seahawks-                -8½-110     u41½-110     -385

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Chicago Bears-                      +3½-110     o46½-110     +170

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Green Bay-                                -3½-110     u46½-110     -200

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San Fransico Giants-              +6-110     o46½-110     +235

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Arizona Cardinals-                 -6-110     u46½-110     -275

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Washington Redskins-          +6½-110     o37-110     +250

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New York Giants-                  -6½-110     u37-110     -300

Point Spread for Monday, September 14, 2009

4pm (PST) NFL Football Games

Buffalo Bills-                               +10½-110     o47½-110     +555

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New England Patriots-             -10½-110     u47½-110     -705

7:15 pm (PST) NFL Football Games

San Diego Chargers-                  -9½-110     o43-110     -450

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Oakland Raiders-                        +9½-110     u43-110     +370

Here are the facts:

Yahoo Fantasy Football
Pros-

• Clean Interface
• Free Real Time StatTracker (about time)
• Track multiple leagues
• Records of past fantasy football seasons (keep your dynasty going)
• Smacktalk (Let everyone know why LT can’t score a TD last season…disaster 1st pick)

Cons -

• Have to reserve a draft time ahead of time (so that means planning…)

ESPN Fantasy Football
Pros-

• Free Real Time Scoring
• “Expert” Advice and Analysis
• Mock Drafts (Practice makes perfect)
• Telephone Support Line (1-888-549-ESPN…we know your going use it so we saved you some time looking it up)
• Replace inactive managers (there is always 1)

Cons -

• Can’t have decimals past the tenth place for scoring (yea…its nit picky)

So, let’s see what the bookmakers think of your team’s chances in 2009

2009 NFL Futures Odds Highlights

• Tom Brady’s return has the Patriots out front at 4/1 to win the Super Bowl
• Only the Lions can make 100/1 seem like poor value
• The defending champion Steelers are expected to challenge for the title again at 10-1
• The runner-up Cardinals not-so-much at 30/1
• Bookmakers are predicting Jay Cutler’s arrival in Chicago will give the Bears a shot in the arm as they are 12/1 to win it all

To Win the Super Bowl

Top 5

Patriots – 4/1

Chargers – 10/1

Steelers – 10/1

Eagles – 12/1

Bears – 12/1

Bottom 5

Raiders – 100/1

Lions – 100/1

Buccaneers – 100/1

Rams – 100/1

Chiefs – 75/1

To Win the NFC West

Cardinals – 7/5

Seahawks – 8/5

49ers – 13/5

Rams – 10/1

To Win the NFC East

Giants – 8/5

Eagles – 9/5

Cowboys – 11/4

Redskins – 5/1

To Win the NFC South

Saints – 8/5

Falcons – 2/1

Panthers – 9/4

Buccaneers – 6/1

To Win the NFC North

Vikings – 8/5

Bears – 8/5

Packers – 2/1

Lions – 12/1

To Win the AFC West

Chargers – 2/9

Broncos – 6/1

Raiders – 8/1

Chiefs – 9/1

To Win the AFC East

Patriots – 1/6

Bills – 8/1

Jets – 8/1

Dolphins – 10/1

To Win the AFC South

Colts – 7/5

Jaguars – 9/4

Titans – 7/2

Texans – 7/2

To Win the AFC North

Steelers – 2/5

Ravens – 3/1

Bengals – 6/1

Browns – 14/1

2009 NFL MVP

Tom Brady – 4/1

Peyton Manning – 4/1

Adrian Peterson – 7/1

Drew Brees – 8/1

Donovan McNabb – 10/1

The top 10 in the Draft:

1. Matthew Stafford QB – Lions

2. Jason Smith OT – Rams

3. Tyson Jackson DE – Chiefs

4. Aaron Curry OLB – Seahwaks

5. Mark Sanchez QB – Jets

6. Andre Smith OT – Bengals

7. Darrius Heyward-Bey WR – Raiders

8. Eugene Monroe OT – Jaguars

9. B.J. Raji DT – Packers

10. Michael Crabtree WR – 49ers

One of the surprise picks was the first WR taken from the draft was Darrius Heyward-Bey picked by the Oakland Raiders. Crabtree was definitely the better rated WR but dropped down to #10 picked by the 49ers.  It was said that Al Davis liked the speed of Herward-Bey and chose to forgo anyalsts pick of the best WR in the draft.