Buffalo at New England
When: 7:00 PM ET, Monday, September 14, 2009
Where: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts
The Bills fired Schonert because his no-huddle attack wasn't simplified enough. The new play-caller, Van Pelt, has streamlined the attack in an effort to make it run more efficiently and quickly. A faster tempo could create matchup advantages, put the Patriots' defense on its heels and wear down the front seven. The Bills need to pressure Tom Brady in this game, and although New England has a great O-line, Buffalo may create some pressure with DE Aaron Schoebel back from injury, and at the other side they acquired Aaron Maybin with their first round draft pick. Brady may be healed, but he is going to be favoring his leg anytime a Dlinemen gets pressure, and possibly rush his passes. Also, with the addition of T.O., and the speed of Lee Evans, Trent Edwards will have the opportunity to get the ball down field and create some mismatches. On the other Hand, the Bills have 3 rookie O-linemen starting (very risky). But the Patriots front 7 is a little softer than last year. I see the Patriots taking this one easily, but more than likely the Bills will stay within the number. Either the whole game, or get an easy backdoor cover.
- Bills are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games in Week 1.
- Bills are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games in September.
- Patriots are 3-10 ATS in their last 13 home games.
- Patriots are 1-10 ATS in their last 11 games as a favorite of 10.5 or greater.
I'm Taking 1*Buffalo Bills +13
San Diego at Oakland
When: 10:15 PM ET, Monday, September 14, 2009
Where: McAfee Coliseum, Oakland, California
The Oakland Raiders are like "Real World" or "The Hills" of the NFL. Nothing but controversy and problems over and over and over again. Al Davis is worse than Jerry Jones at trying to run his football team, and I dont see why anything changes now. Most recently, Richard Seymour, who was traded from New England last week for a 2011 first round draft pick, did not report to the team when he was told. He has recently apologized and said he would be ready for Monday. Everything seems fine, but this is just another example of Oakland not being able to control their situations. They have gone through 5 coaches in the last 6 seasons with an NFL worst record of 24-72 over that span. My only copncern is that all the first round talent they have been acquiring over the last few years may all come together at once and surprise the hell out of all of us. But I don't see that happening tonight. The Chargers come in with momentum. Sure they lost to Pittsburgh(eventual Super Bowl Champions) in the divisional round last year, but that was after a 4 game winning streak just to make it into the Playoffs. Rivers is becoming a seasoned veteran in the league and proving himself to be a consistent Winner in the NFL. Tomlinson has been under criticism as of late, recording career lows in rushing yards and TDs last season. (Still over 1,000 yds and 12 TDS). He will be looking to make a statement in this opening game. San Diego comes in on the road and remonds the Raiders and their fans what kind of a program they have there.
SAN DIEGO is 14-3 against the spread versus OAKLAND
SAN DIEGO is 4-0 against the spread versus OAKLAND over the last 3 seasons
I'm Taking 1*San Diego -10
Good Luck Guys,
Randizzle
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