DENVER BRONCOS
Sportsbook.com Regular Season Wins Prop: Over 7 (+105) / Under 7 (-125)
Josh McDaniels certainly made a splash in his first year with the Broncos franchise in 2009. On the field, the season was marked by
the highs of a 6-0 start, and the lows of a four-game losing streak to close the season, capped by a dreadful turnover-riddled home
loss to the Chiefs in the season finale. Denver played that game without WR Brandon Marshall, who was dealt to Miami this offseason.
Sample Stat Fox Power Trend for 2010:
DENVER is 1-14 ATS (-14.4 Units) vs. excellent passing teams with a completion pct. of
64% or better since '07. The Average Score was DENVER 15, OPPONENT 31.7.
Stat Fox Take:
The Broncos were only 8-8 last season despite winning their first six games. This year's team, minus its most crucial
offensive weapon, doesn't seem to have more than it did a season ago. Look for Denver to take a step back, especially with Kansas
City and Oakland seemingly improved. UNDER 7
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS
Sportsbook.com Regular Season Wins Prop: Over 11 (+105) / Under 11 (-125)
As the Colts embark on a season that they hope will produce a league-record 10th straight postseason berth, they are showing very
few signs of slowing down. While it's true that they did come up short in the Super Bowl to New Orleans, the 2009 season was another
wildly successful campaign for Indianapolis. With Peyton Manning back under center and the rest of the corps still intact,
the Colts have to again be considered one of the AFC favorites this fall.
Sample Stat Fox Power Trend for 2010:
INDIANAPOLIS is on a 23-4 OVER the total (+18.6 Units) run on the road coming off
an upset loss as a favorite The Average Score was INDIANAPOLIS 23.9, OPPONENT 28.1.
Stat Fox Take:
The Colts boast the highest regular season wins prop in the NFL, fitting since they quite possibly could have gone
16-0 last year if they wanted to. With the 21st-toughest schedule in the league, Indianapolis could probably win 11 games in its sleep,
and the only thing that could deter them is an injury to Manning. If recent history has taught us anything, it's taught us that an inseason
injury to Peyton Manning never happens. OVER 11
HOUSTON TEXANS
Sportsbook.com Regular Season Wins Prop: Over/Under 8.5
After winning a franchise-high nine games in 2009, the Houston Texans have set a reachable goal of qualifying for a first-ever
playoff berth this season. And why shouldn't they make the playoffs? Houston had the top-ranked passing attack in the NFL last
season, the league's defensive rookie of the year in LB Brian Cushing, and starts the season on a four-game carryover winning streak.
Indianapolis, take notice.
Sample Stat Fox Power Trend for 2010:
HOUSTON is 9-0 UNDER the total (+9 Units) vs. teams with a losing record since '07.
The Average Score was HOUSTON 23, OPPONENT 14.9.
Stat Fox Take:
Over the last three seasons, Houston has won nine, nine and eight games. This is a franchise that certainly appears
to be on the rise, one capable of a first-ever postseason berth. The problem is that there really isn't a certain win at any point on the
schedule, which has us thinking they'll end the 2010 season as a .500 team. UNDER 8.5
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS
Sportsbook.com Regular Season Wins Prop: Over 7 (+120) / Under 7 (-140)
The Jaguars have certainly headed the wrong direction since their successful 2007 campaign, winning just 12 games in the two
seasons since. Last year the botton fell out for this team in the final month, as they lost their final four games to fall out of the playoff
picture. With little momentum nor any noteworthy offseason acquisitions, Jacksonville fans aren't exactly singing the praises of their
team heading into 2010.
Sample Stat Fox Power Trend for 2010:
Over the L2 seasons, JACKSONVILLE is 0-10 ATS (-11 Units) as home favorites. The
Average Score was JACKSONVILLE 18.8, OPPONENT 22.7.
Stat Fox Take:
Jacksonville was 7-9 a year ago, matching the regular season win prop set for 2010. You'd be hard-pressed to come
up with too many reasons why the Jaguars should be better this fall. With Indy still the class of the AFC South, and Houston and Tennessee
seemingly in better shape than last season, it's hard to see this team winning more than it did a year ago. Plus, they're a woeful
9-23 ATS over the last two seasons, which tends to be an indicator of a spiraling team. UNDER 7
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
Sportsbook.com Regular Season Wins Prop: Over 6.5 (-115) / Under 6.5 (-105)
It's been said that Bill Belichick's Patriots have laid the blueprint for success in this era of NFL football. If such is true, the Chiefs have
to be hoping that getting Belichick's top two coordinators from their Super Bowl run is the answer to what has been ailing the Kansas
City franchise. Although the Chiefs have won just 10 games in three seasons, the team appears ready to make a jump in an AFC West
Division with a lot of question marks heading into 2010.
Sample Stat Fox Power Trend for 2010:
KANSAS CITY is 11-1 ATS (+9.9 Units) vs. awful passing defenses - allowing a comp.
pct. of 64% or worse since '07. The Average Score was KANSAS CITY 21.1, OPPONENT 22.
Stat Fox Take:
The Chiefs have the third-weakest schedule in the NFL, which in and of itself could turn out to be the key to an
improved record in 2010. Still, winning seven games would mean a three-game improvement, which certainly isn't an insignificant feat.
This doesn't appear to be a playoff team until at least 2011 or 2012, but for this season we will lean slightly OVER 6.5
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
Sportsbook.com Regular Season Wins Prop: Over 9.5 (-150) / Under 9.5 (+130)
There are many football fans out there that believe the Patriots' home loss to Baltimore last January, the first in the Bill Belichick era,
signaled the end of the dynasty. Others argue that dynasty may have ended in the Super Bowl XLII loss since they haven't won a
playoff game since. Regardless, it's quite obvious that New England has to earn its respect back as they are no longer the feared team
they once were. In fact, they aren't even the clear-cut favorite in the AFC East for the first time in nearly a decade.
Sample Stat Fox Power Trend for 2010:
NEW ENGLAND is on a 21-5 ATS (+15.5 Units) run vs. marginal winning teams (Win
Pct. 51% to 60%) The Average Score was NEW ENGLAND 24.9, OPPONENT 16.
Stat Fox Take:
The early schedule doesn't do any favors for the Patriots as they look to start fast and erase the memories of last
January's playoff loss. The first seven games are made up of five defending playoff teams and two other divisional foes. Still, Tom
Brady is back and remains one of the best in the business. We'll lean very slightly OVER 9.5 and look for a 10-6 campaign.
MIAMI DOLPHINS
Sportsbook.com Regular Season Wins Prop: Over 8.5 (-135) / Under 8.5 (+115)
It's been a roller coaster ride for the Miami franchise over the last six or seven years. This past season, the Dolphins dropped from 11 to
seven wins and out of the playoffs. However, with Chad Henne now the unquestioned starting quarterback and the key acquisition of
wide receiver Brandon Marshall, Miami may have the pieces in place to get back to the postseason.
Sample Stat Fox Power Trend for 2010:
MIAMI is on a 11-0 UNDER the total (+11 Units) run at home revenging a home loss
against opponent The Average Score was MIAMI 19.4, OPPONENT 14.
Stat Fox Take:
There are a number of question marks about this Miami team. First, Chad Henne lacks experience at quarterback.
Second, any team that runs the Wildcat as regularly as the Dolphins is relying too much on gimmicks. Third, Miami ranked 20th in the
NFL last year in scoring and yardage differential. Fourth, and finally, six of their eight road games are against teams that made the
playoffs last season. It seems to all add up to another playoff-less season in South Beach. UNDER 8.5
NEW YORK JETS
Sportsbook.com Regular Season Wins Prop: Over 9.5 (-130) / Under 9.5 (+110)
Since falling short in the AFC Title game last January, the Jets have made many bold moves in hopes of taking the next step or two. In
truth, head coach Rex Ryan has as many big name stars scattered over the field now as any other team. Still, their success figures to
come down to quarterback Mark Sanchez and whether or not he can avoid the sophomore slump. Whatever happens, Ryan has made
sure it will be interesting.
Sample Stat Fox Power Trend for 2010:
NY JETS are 1-11 ATS (-11.1 Units) vs. poor passing defenses - allowing 235 or more
PYPG since '07. The Average Score was NY JETS 17.8, OPPONENT 21.3.
Stat Fox Take:
New York's first four home games in opening the New Meadowlands are against Baltimore, New England, Minnesota
and Green Bay—talk about a challenge. Fortunately, the road schedule is one of the, if not the easiest in the NFL. With a running
game/defense combo that may be unparalleled in the NFL, it's hard to envision this team not winning at least 10 games. OVER 9.5
OAKLAND RAIDERS
Sportsbook.com Regular Season Wins Prop: Over 6.5 (-120) / Under 6.5 (even)
The Oakland Raiders have been the worst team in the NFL since last appearing in the Super Bowl at the conclusion of the 2002 season.
In failing to win more than five games in any season since, the problems have been multi-faceted. However, after finally enjoying
an offseason of what seems to be strong personnel moves, perhaps this franchise is finally ready to turn the corner.
Sample Stat Fox Power Trend for 2010:
OAKLAND is 1-12 ATS (-12.2 Units) after covering the spread in 2 out of their last 3
games since '07. The Average Score was OAKLAND 10.2, OPPONENT 29.1.
Stat Fox Take:
Although six wins would be an eight-year high for the Oakland franchise, this year's team actually appears to be
capable of reaching and even surpassing that plateau. The AFC West is weak, the Raiders played fairly when JaMarcus Russell wasn't
on the field last season, and the Jason Campbell acquisition represents a major upgrade at quarterback. Don't be surprised to see
Oakland reach the seven or perhaps even eight-win mark in 2010. OVER 6.5
SAN DIEGO CHARGERS
Sportsbook.com Regular Season Wins Prop: Over/Under 10.5
Even with future Hall of Fame running back LaDainian Tomlinson having moved on, the San Diego Chargers are the overwhelming
favorite to win a fifth straight AFC West title. That means little to them however, since the previous four have amounted to little more
than eventual postseason disappointment. Every San Diego player and fan has his or her goals set on reaching Super Bowl XLV in
Dallas in February.
Sample Stat Fox Power Trend for 2010:
SAN DIEGO is 14-1 ATS (+12.9 Units) vs. good passing teams with a completion pct. of
61% or better. since '07. The Average Score was SAN DIEGO 27.8, OPPONENT 15.9.
Stat Fox Take:
If San Diego could just start the season in Week 6 it would have a chance to win 15 or 16 games. The problem is the
Chargers have been 2-3 after five weeks in each of the last three seasons. Still, a fast start seems more likely this year with perhaps
the easiest first month schedule in the NFL. That should propel this team to 12 or 13 wins. OVER 10.5
PITTSBURGH STEELERS
Sportsbook.com Regular Season Wins Prop: Over 9 (+145) / Under 9 (-170)
Even though it has won two of the last five Super Bowl titles, the Steelers' franchise has seen better days. Long known as a team
with an exempliary record both on and off the field, Pittsburgh has been embarrassed by a series of offseason incidents involving key
players. For 2010, what occurred off the field will actually affect what happens on it, as two Super Bowl XLIII heroes won't be in the
season opening lineup.
Sample Stat Fox Power Trend for 2010:
PITTSBURGH is on a 30-12 ATS (+16.8 Units) run vs. top-level teams (Win Pct. > 75%)
The Average Score was PITTSBURGH 21.3, OPPONENT 18.4.
Stat Fox Take:
As good as Pittsburgh's defense is, nine is a very generous season win prop for a team being quarterbacked by
either Charlie Batch or Byron Leftwich for the season's first month. With so many distractions and such a lack of continuity, it appears
likely that Pittsburgh will take a step back in 2010. UNDER 9
TENNESSEE TITANS
Sportsbook.com Regular Season Wins Prop: Over 8.5 (+110) / Under 8.5 (-130)
The 2009 season was a tale of two seasons for the Titans. There was the part where they were 0-6 while allowing 33 PPG, and the
other part where they were 8-2 and nearly good enough to reach the postseason. The latter part, behind the leadership of quarterback
Vince Young, is what the Tennessee coaching staff is hoping will guide the fortunes in 2010. If so, a playoff berth is certainly
possible for this team.
Sample Stat Fox Power Trend for 2010:
TENNESSEE is on a 26-9 OVER the total (+16.1 Units) run vs. poor defensive teams -
allowing >=350 YPG The Average Score was TENNESSEE 26.4, OPPONENT 23.9.
Stat Fox Take:
Vince Young's success a year ago could have been due to the change of pace he presented after replacing Kerry Collins
and because teams were taking the Titans lightly after the 0-6 start. A full 16-game slate will be the real test. While it's hard to bet
against a coach as good as Jeff Fisher, this looks an awful lot like a .500 club. UNDER 8.5