Thanks to OffshoreInsiders stable of sports betting experts here is tonight’s preseason primer.
Colts vs. Packers
Colts starters will play into the third quarter. WR Austin Collie is questionable for the Horses. Out are star TE Dallas Clark, C Jeff Saturday, and LT Charlie Johnson. However, Indy will get back WLB Clint Session and WR Pierre Garcon.
Statistically, Green Bay QB Aaron Rodgers has been the best signal caller in the NFL preseason so far with a 154 QB rating. His offensive line has been stable all preseason. Three of the starters have at least 68 games each as starters under their belts.
The Packers are deep at WR and will match-up very well against the Colts DBs late in the game. S Atari Bigby is out though for Green Bay.
Green Bay is expected to work on their running game as RB Ryan Grant is expected to get 8-12 carries.
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Rams vs. Patriots
Among those out for the Patriots are Julian Edelman WR, often called the next Wes Welker. He had 39 catches last year; TE Aaron Hernandez, a rookie who has been strong in the red zone, and LB Jermaine Cunningham.
The Patriots offensive line second team struggled last week. Hence they traded for Quinn Ojinnaka.
Rams prized rookie QB Sam Bradford gets his first start and will likely play the first half. A.J. Feeley, the journeyman keeping the seat warm for Bradford, is out. Bradford is a pedestrian 12-for-27 with no TDs or INTs thus far.
Tom Brady will likely play at least the first half for New England behind center. According to Bob Warner of Lines-Maker.com, most Pats starters will play into the third quarter.
St. Louis has a bunch of stiffs battling for No. 2 RB. Not one Rams WR has more than three receptions in practice games.
St. Louis has all five starters on the offensive line against Cleveland. It was the first time since training camp began and they looked very good on film says Brian Kayma of ScoresOddsPicks
They gave up six sacks in the first game, none last week.