Tony George
Houston vs. Tennessee
Many have the Texans winning outright. ??? I do not see it, I am taking a strong home team, with a superior defense, and a veteran QB and strong running game and far better coached. Houston look bad last week and really also in the preseason. They have talent but not all on the same page. RB Slayton for Houston gained 10 pounds since last year and looked sluggish at best last week, and QB Shcuab is injury prone and will have issues with the pass rush of the Titans. I smell a romp here big time. Tennessee way to strong and balanced on offense. A rookie QB shredded Houston last week, QB Collins a cagey veteran who does not take chances as he did in the past. QN Shcuab ankle issues limit his mobility, which is a huge issue here.
Play 1.5 Units Tennessee
Houston vs. Tennessee
Many have the Texans winning outright. ??? I do not see it, I am taking a strong home team, with a superior defense, and a veteran QB and strong running game and far better coached. Houston look bad last week and really also in the preseason. They have talent but not all on the same page. RB Slayton for Houston gained 10 pounds since last year and looked sluggish at best last week, and QB Shcuab is injury prone and will have issues with the pass rush of the Titans. I smell a romp here big time. Tennessee way to strong and balanced on offense. A rookie QB shredded Houston last week, QB Collins a cagey veteran who does not take chances as he did in the past. QN Shcuab ankle issues limit his mobility, which is a huge issue here.
Play 1.5 Units Tennessee
Lenny Del Genio
15* Non-Conference Game of the Week
Arizona vs. Jacksonville
Play: Jacksonville
Super Bowl losers have come back to NOT make the playoffs in seven of the previous eight seasons and if Week One is any indication than the Cardinals are likely to make it 8 of 9. There are reports that several key offensive players are still contacting FORMER OC Todd Haley (now HC in Kansas City) for help/assistance. Not a good sign. Also, and this was an angle we used several times last regular season, Arizona is just horrible in the Eastern Time Zone. They lost all five visits East last year by a combined 100 points. Yes, they did win two playoff games in Carolina and Philadelphia, but those were later start times. Really, they are just a bad road team period with 15 straight losses away from home to teams with a winning record. Jacksonville doesn't fit that bill, but they did play tough with the heavily favored Colts last week. They are the much more physical team here with QB Garrard and RB Jones-Drew. Kurt Warner continues to look shaky for the Cardinals as he started with a 67.2 QB rating and two interceptions vs. San Francisco after a less than stellar preseason. The offensive line looks weak as the team still can't run the ball effectively and they had difficult protecting Warner last week against what was a mediocre 49ers pass rush. The Jags can bring more heat. The receiving corps is banged up with 3rd option Breaston possibly out (knee) and 2nd option Boldin definitely banged up (hamstring). This leaves all the focus on 1st option Fitzgerald, who caught only two balls for 19 yards (one TD) last week. HC Del Rio is 9-2 ATS in his career after scoring/allowing 14 points the previous week. Jacksonville is our 15* Non-Conference Game of the Week.
15* Non-Conference Game of the Week
Arizona vs. Jacksonville
Play: Jacksonville
Super Bowl losers have come back to NOT make the playoffs in seven of the previous eight seasons and if Week One is any indication than the Cardinals are likely to make it 8 of 9. There are reports that several key offensive players are still contacting FORMER OC Todd Haley (now HC in Kansas City) for help/assistance. Not a good sign. Also, and this was an angle we used several times last regular season, Arizona is just horrible in the Eastern Time Zone. They lost all five visits East last year by a combined 100 points. Yes, they did win two playoff games in Carolina and Philadelphia, but those were later start times. Really, they are just a bad road team period with 15 straight losses away from home to teams with a winning record. Jacksonville doesn't fit that bill, but they did play tough with the heavily favored Colts last week. They are the much more physical team here with QB Garrard and RB Jones-Drew. Kurt Warner continues to look shaky for the Cardinals as he started with a 67.2 QB rating and two interceptions vs. San Francisco after a less than stellar preseason. The offensive line looks weak as the team still can't run the ball effectively and they had difficult protecting Warner last week against what was a mediocre 49ers pass rush. The Jags can bring more heat. The receiving corps is banged up with 3rd option Breaston possibly out (knee) and 2nd option Boldin definitely banged up (hamstring). This leaves all the focus on 1st option Fitzgerald, who caught only two balls for 19 yards (one TD) last week. HC Del Rio is 9-2 ATS in his career after scoring/allowing 14 points the previous week. Jacksonville is our 15* Non-Conference Game of the Week.
Marc Lawrence
Cincinnati vs. Green Bay
Play: Cincinnati Bengals
The Bengals battle the Packers today knowing Green Bay enters off an 'inside-out' win over division rival Chicago last week, a game in which they were outgained by 126 yards. With that we note the Packers are 0-7 ATS at home after facing the Bears versus an opponent off a SU and ATS loss. In addition, Green Bay is 0-4 SU and ATS as a favorite against non-division teams behind Aaron Rodgers. Cincinnati counters with a 10-2 ATS mark as dogs of 8 or more points against the NFC. Take the points with the Bengals.
Cincinnati vs. Green Bay
Play: Cincinnati Bengals
The Bengals battle the Packers today knowing Green Bay enters off an 'inside-out' win over division rival Chicago last week, a game in which they were outgained by 126 yards. With that we note the Packers are 0-7 ATS at home after facing the Bears versus an opponent off a SU and ATS loss. In addition, Green Bay is 0-4 SU and ATS as a favorite against non-division teams behind Aaron Rodgers. Cincinnati counters with a 10-2 ATS mark as dogs of 8 or more points against the NFC. Take the points with the Bengals.
Ron Raymond
Carolina vs. Atlanta
Here’s one of those situations where you seen the Carolina Panthers turn the ball over 7 times and the Eagles scored 24 points off those turnovers. Carolina has a great head coach in John Fox and they’ve beaten the Falcons 3 out of 4 times in the Georgia Dome in their last 4 trips to Atlanta.
Tip When CAROLINA PANTHERS team played as a Road team - Vs Division Opponent - Coming off 1 game loss - Coming off a loss; The Panthers are 12-3-1 ATS in this spot.
Forecast: Carolina 23 Atlanta 20
New England vs. Jets
Never wake up a sleeping dog! Why on earth would Rex Ryan want to piss off Tom Brady and Bill Belichick? Tom Brady didn’t feel comfortable in the first half vs. the Bills, but after the 3rd quarter, he was settled in and he looked like the Tom Brady of old. Ryan is putting his rookie QB in a tough spot this weekend by mouthing off.
When NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS team played as a Road team - Vs Division Opponent - Last 4 years; The Patriots are 11-1 SU and ATS in this role the L4Y.
Forecast: New England 27 New York Jets 21
Carolina vs. Atlanta
Here’s one of those situations where you seen the Carolina Panthers turn the ball over 7 times and the Eagles scored 24 points off those turnovers. Carolina has a great head coach in John Fox and they’ve beaten the Falcons 3 out of 4 times in the Georgia Dome in their last 4 trips to Atlanta.
Tip When CAROLINA PANTHERS team played as a Road team - Vs Division Opponent - Coming off 1 game loss - Coming off a loss; The Panthers are 12-3-1 ATS in this spot.
Forecast: Carolina 23 Atlanta 20
New England vs. Jets
Never wake up a sleeping dog! Why on earth would Rex Ryan want to piss off Tom Brady and Bill Belichick? Tom Brady didn’t feel comfortable in the first half vs. the Bills, but after the 3rd quarter, he was settled in and he looked like the Tom Brady of old. Ryan is putting his rookie QB in a tough spot this weekend by mouthing off.
When NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS team played as a Road team - Vs Division Opponent - Last 4 years; The Patriots are 11-1 SU and ATS in this role the L4Y.
Forecast: New England 27 New York Jets 21
