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Falcons targets 5th win vs. Eagles on October 17
Oct 16th
The Atlanta Falcons are dead serious in its effort to capture the 2010 National Football League crown.
The Falcons are aiming for its fifth victory in the current NFL season when they visit the Philadelphia Eagles on October 17.
Sporting an impressive 4-1 win-loss record the Falcons are picked to win their game against the Eagles 2-3 record,who is missing the services of its star quarterback Michael Vick and some other important players of the team.
The Falcons have a great NFL season this year due to the impressive performance of its stars quarterback Matt Ryan, running-back Michael Turner and wide receiver Roddy White.
Under the guidance of its coach Mike Smith, the Falcons have an impressive year in the current NFL season due to its superb offence and very tough defense.
In the 2010 NFL season, the Falcons leads in defense,with 10 interceptions while collecting three fumbles and holding opposing QBs to a 72.5 rating.
Smith was able to successfully incorporate to the team the importance of a good offence and reliable defense to get wins in the NFL.
With the odds on its side, the Eagles lead by back-up quarterback Kevin Kolb need to have an A-game if they wish to defeat the Falcons in-front of their fans on Sunday.
Kolb needs to seek ways to score and distribute the ball to his teammates so that they can upset the Falcons.
The Eagles also needs to play tough defense and frustrate Ryan so that he cannot properly orchestrate plays for the Falcons.
Although the underdog, the Eagles can defeat the Falcons if they stay focus and fully motivated to give a win to the franchise and its fans.
Arizona Cardinals, undrafted rookie QB Max Hall ready to roll vs. New Orleans Saints
Oct 9th
The Arizona Cardinals are now 100 percent ready to battle the defending National Football League champion New Orleans Saints at their home-floor on October 10.
The Arizona Cardinals have prepared some tricks in their game against the New Orleans Saints as undrafted rookie quarterback Max Hall will take the starting spot as quarterback for the team.
The decision to place Hall as starter might be surprising but Cardinals coach Ken Whisehunt said it is the right thing to do since the young quarterback had done a great job the past four games of the team.
Whisehunt said putting Hall as their starter against the veteran Saints superstar quarterback Peyton Manning is a good match-up since it gave them better chances against the defending NFL champion.
He said some sectors might find it odd that a rookie takes the role as lead quarterback for the Cardinals but he felt Hall is ready to lead the team against the Saints.
The 6-foot-1 Hall a hometown favorite, having grown up in nearby Mesa is happy and grateful to be given the chance to start for the Cardinals against the Saints.
Hall promised to give his 101 percent for the Cardinals so that they can take their third win in the 2010 NFL season against two loses.
He said the Saints might be the defending champion but the Cardinals will give them a run for their money.
Having a superior 3-1 record against 2-2 of the Cardinals, the Saints are favored to win against the home-team.
As the NFL MVP, Manning is expected to overpower and outplay the young Hall in their quarterback duel.
However, the Cardinals could still win and pull a surprise if Hall will have a superb game in-front of their fans come game-time Sunday.
Chicago Bears visits dangerous New York Giants on October 3 NFL Betting Preview
Oct 2nd
The Chicago Bears face the tough task to keep their winning streak alive when they visit New Meadowlands Stadium on October 3 to face the dangerous New York Giants.
The start of the 2010 NFL season had been great for the Chicago Bears as they sport an impressive 3-0 record.
Lead by rising NFL quarterback Jay Cutler the Bears have successfully hurdled their first three games of the current NFL season to post an immaculate record.
Cutler is having a great NFL season this year as he threw for 870 yards – fifth-most in the NFL with six touchdowns and two interceptions under first-year offensive coordinator Mike Martz.
Having an immaculate record, the Bears is slightly favored to win against the Giants lead by coach Tom Coughlin.
The Bears are having success this year due to their impressive offence and defence wherein newly acquired defensive end Julius Peppers is having a great performance for his new team.
In contrast to the Bears, the Giants is having nightmare this year as they sport a 1-2 record due to the many errors they commit during their games.
Aside from having a superior win-loss record, the Bears are also picked to win their game against the Giants since in the match-up history of the two respected NFL teams the Giants also lost their last five regular-season home meetings against the Bears since a 28-24 victory in 1969.
Facing the odds as the underdog, the Giants lead by coach Tom Coughlin could still pull an upset if they could limit their mistakes and employ tough defense against the Bears.
Giants star quarterback Eli Manning also needs to have an A-game to bring victory to his team against the Bears.
Pittsburgh Steelers host Baltimore Ravens NFL Betting Preview
Sep 28th
The Pittsburgh Steelers play host to the dangerous Baltimore Ravens as they aim for its fourth victory in the current National Football League season on October 3.
Despite the absence of its op quarterback NFL superstar Ben Roethlisberger, the Steelers are enjoying an immaculate 3-0 record.
The team of Mike Tomlim has adjusted well in the absence of Roethlisberger who was suspended by the league.
The Steelers is having a great season this year due to its team play and tough defense.
Playing great in the absence of Roethlisberger is reliable back-up Charlie Batch who despite being buried deep on the team’s deep chart still managed to put up great numbers for his team’s immaculate 3-0 record.
Batch had a superb game in the Steelers recent victory against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers by completing 12 of 17 passes for 186 yards and three touchdowns—his first scoring passes since 2007.
As reward for his great performance Batch will be the starting quarterback for the team as the Steelers play host against the Baltimore Ravens on October 3
With their remarkable immaculate record, the Steelers is favored to notch their fourth win of the NFL season against the Ravens who have lost nine of their last 10 at Heinz Field.
Tomlin hopes that Batch will once again have a stellar game so that they can continue their winnng streak in the current NFL season.
Despite being the underdog, the Ravens could still frustrate the Steelers infront of their hometown fans if they will have an A-game come game-time on October 3.
New England Patriots at New York Jets NFL Betting
Sep 14th
September 19, 2010 marks the second football game for the New York Jets in their home field with the New England Patriots. The Jets were unlucky to have been beaten by the Ravens by just one touch down. It was really an unlucky day for the Jets after being shut by the Ravens who starred at the end of the game making the talkative jets shut up their mouths and accept their defeat.
As their second football game on Monday with the New England Patriots, can they still keep their mouth shut and let the Patriots take over the field and hail victorious right in front of their crowd? After the game with the Ravens, Kris Jenkins was unlucky enough to be injured in his knee. The Jets’ doctors are optimistic that he did not suffer from a torn anterior cruciate ligament. The damage will be known after he undergoes MRI.
Will the New Meadowsland Stadium be filled again with the ever energetic fans of the New York Jets rocking the Stadium with chants J-E-T-S when the Patriots set their foot on it? Can their performance be enough to cover the spread and totals on them making their traditional bettor still risk their bankrolls on them? The Jets are the underdog making the Patriots the favorite.
San Diego Chargers at Kansas City Chiefs NFL Betting Preview
Sep 9th
The Kansas City Chiefs will once again have the home field advantage as the San Diego Chargers are on to visit their place for a Monday night football game on September 13, at the Arrowhead Stadium. After winning over the Green Bay Packers on their last preseason game last September 2, will they be lucky enough to discharge the fully-charged San Diego Chargers? Can they make easy touchdowns enough to easily cover the spread and totals on them? The Chiefs are the underdog in their first fight against the Chargers. Betting on the Chiefs will enable the bettor to win more than what he bets.
Meanwhile, as the program into making each ends stronger, Romeo Crennel takes over the leadership of the defense. He aimed to help the team and encourages his teammates to perform well despite growing pains during practice. Improvements on their pass rush and run more effectively during this season. If the defense tactics work, a lot of people will be surprised by the Kansas City Chiefs. Although the Chargers had crushed the Chiefs by 30 at the latter’s home field last season, the Chiefs won’t allow it to happen again. The Chiefs will really struggle to put pressure on the offense that can definitely get them clicking quickly.
NFL Week 1 Betting: Baltimore Ravens at New York Jets
Sep 7th
It will definitely be a game worth watching for as the Baltimore Ravens spread its wings and fly to the New Meadows Stadium to meet their football opponent, the New York Jets. The game between these two teams is scheduled on Monday, September 13, 2010 ending the NFL’s week 1 games.
The Baltimore Ravens almost made a hundred percent winning streak during the preseason but failed on their last preseason game ending a close fight of 21-27 between the St. Louis Rams last Thursday, September 2.
In a step in making the team more powerful, Ozzie Newsome, vice president and general manager of the Ravens announced last Monday that the team had a deal with the then Seahawks wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh who was released by the Seahawks lat week. Meanwhile having Houshmandzadeh has been made possible after trading the wideout Mark Clayton for the Rams. Houshmandzadeh is excited about playing with the amazing Ravens team according to his agent.
The Ravens are confident enough that they can cover the spread and totals on them and make its way into also defeat the teams to follow after the New York Jets. Houshmandzadeh is already on its 10th year in giving great performance to the team. He has been a productive and durable player all throughout his playing career.
Aside from having Houshmandzadeh, the Ravens also housed veterans like Derrick Mason who had been consistently performing as a great receiver for years.
Some sportsbook have set the Ravens as the underdog, making the Jets the favoured team. Chances of winning more are at the Ravens side. The Ravens are confident enough into winning and covering the spread and totals.
Seattle Seahawks at Oakland Raiders Preseason Betting Preview
Sep 1st
Seattle Seahawks @ Oakland Raiders Thurs. Sept. 2nd 10pm EST
Over the past few years, the Seattle Seahawks and the Oakland Raiders have been two teams in the NFL that once dominated their divisions (NFC West, AFC West) and were considered perennial Super Bowl title contenders, but have now become arguably two of the worst teams in the NFL with only 10 wins between them last season.
Despite posing absolutely no threat to any opposing team over the last few years, the Seahawks and the Raiders could be on the verge of turning things around this season as they have made some drastic changes over the NFL offseason.
The Seattle Seahawks decided that something needed to change and as a result they brought in two-time BCS champion head coach Pete Carroll (USC). With a player friendly head coach like Carroll on the sidelines, the Seahawks have a good shot of getting back in contention in the NFC West division, but with the emergence of the San Francisco 49ers as the best team in the division and the Arizona Cardinals falling fast without Kurt Warner under center, the Seattle franchise has an opportunity to possibly compete for a Wildcard spot in the NFC.
The Oakland Raiders on the other hand might have a better chance of making a run at the playoffs this season as they have added a Pro Bowl caliber quarterback in Jason Campbell from the Washington Redskins and rookie linebacker Rolando McClain (Oklahoma).
With the addition of these two promising young players and the departure of arguably the biggest draft bust in NFL history in former number one overall pick JaMarcus Russell, the Raiders seem to be finally heading in the right direction, but they will have some injury concerns heading into the regular season as quarterback Jason Campbell will most likely miss the last preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks due to an injury shoulder.
Fortunately, the Raiders have a great backup option in Bruce Gradkowski who had a great game last week against the San Francisco 49ers with 202 passing yards and two touchdowns. Even though Campbell is the number one guy for the Raiders, Gradkowski could be the guy to start the season as Campbell’s injury status is still uncertain.
With Gradkowski playing at a high level, he should be able to lead Oakland to victory in this preseason finale against Seattle.
Vikings Host Seahawks NFL Betting Preview
Aug 26th
After being defeated by the Niners, the Minnesota Vikings are set to fight against the Seattle Seahawks this Saturday, 28th of August in their home field, Mall of America Field. The Vikings are set to make a comeback after being down by 5 points in their previous game with the Niners. The question is, can they make it without Sidney Rice and Percy Harvin?
Sidney Rice has undergone hip surgery last Monday and is probable to be absent half of the entire season. Meanwhile, Percy Harvin has hardly joined practices after collapsing down due to migraines. Brett Favre is regaining the strength of the team and envisioning a play that no matter who is in there, they ought to play the same way. He strongly believes that what happened to them last season will still happen to them now. In an interview, Favre strongly expressed that “Without Sidney, it sure makes it tougher,” and thinks that maybe another guy will come out and step up to do what Sidney can do. Sidney is set to recover and will miss half of the season.
Meanwhile, on their game against the Seattle Seahawks, Favre is so positive that they can make it and will play the same way as they did the last season. So bettors watch out for the Vikings is positive to cover all the spreads and odds set on them.