Packers vs Chiefs
By Scott Burgess
Game: Sun, Nov 4,2007 1:00 PM ET
The Kansas City Chiefs (-2) will host the Green Bay Packers (+2), at Arrowhead Stadium, for some hard hitting NFL action.
The Green Bay Packers (6-1) won stunningly last week against the Denver Broncos, when Bret Favre threw a 82 yard pass to Greg Jennings for an O.T. win. Bret Favre brings his pass crazy offense, which averages 23 points a game, into K.C. They are good for 281 yards a game in the air, but on the ground it’s a different story. The Packers are only averaging 71 yards a game rushing, which won’t improve playing against K.C’s defense. Green Bay’s defense gives up an average 17 points a game. Their biggest weakness is stopping the pass, while their strength is at stopping the rush.
The K.C. Chiefs (5-2) are a team with great defense and they’ll need to be on their toes going up against the arm of Favre. Their defense gives up an average 16 points a game and they’re ranked 10th in the league at stopping the pass. Offensively the Chiefs don’t have much to offer. They average 14 points a game, 211 yards passing and 82 yards rushing. One thing in the Chiefs favor is that they’ve beaten the Packers five times in a row.
Bottom Line: Favre’s hot and he knows it. If his O-Line can hold back K.C’s defense, to give Favre time to throw, the Packers have it in the bag. Go Packers!
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Patroits vs Colts
By Scott Burgess
Game: Sun, Nov 4, 2007 4:15 PM ET
It’s time for the Battle of the Unbeaten. The Indianapolis Colts (+5.5) host the New England Patriots, (-5.5) at the RCA Dome, for some hard hitting NFL action.
The New England Patriots (7-0) are coming off a drubbing of the Washington Redskins, which they won 52-7. I knew they’d win but this was ridiculous. The Patriots lead the NFL in points per game (41.4), yards per game (439.5), and pass yards (303.8). QB Tom Brady just can’t screw up if he tried. He leads the NFL with 27 TDs with only 2 INT for 2,125 yards. Brady’s favorite receiver Randy Moss leads the NFL with 10 TDs and nothing to slow him down. The only average part of the Pats game is their rushing, which is ranked 8th (135). The Pats defense is very strong at stopping the rush as well as the pass.
The Indianapolis Colts (7-0) got off to a slow start against the Carolina Panthers, but still managed to pull of an impressive 31-7 victory. QB Peyton Manning’s offense is currently ranked 3rd in points (32), 3rd in yards (399), 6th in passing yards (258.7) and 5th in rushing (140). Against the Panthers Manning threw for 255 YDS along with 2 Tds. RB Joseph Addia lead the Colts in rushing with 100 YDS and 2 TDs. The Colts defense are very capable of stopping the pass, which is why they’re ranked 2nd with 165 YDS allowed. They also have the 2nd lowest points allowed average with 14.
Bottom Line: It’s going to be a battle in the air. Both teams are great at stopping the rush, but the Patriots have the upper hand. The Colts haven’t played a tough challenger, while the Pats already proved that they can beat the best as they did against Dallas. The Brady Bunch will be to hot to handle. Go Pats! To bet the NFL go to BodogLife now.
Packers vs Broncos
By Scott Burgess
Game: Mon, Oct 29, 2007 8:05 PM ET
The Green Bay Packers (+3) make their way into the Mile High State to take on the Denver Broncos (-3) for Monday Night Football.
The Denver Broncos are coming off an impressive win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. QB Jay Cutler played great completing 22 of 29 passes for 248 YDS with 2 TDs. Cutler threw up two interceptions but that didn’t bother him as he made the final drive down the field to set up the winning field goal for his kicker. A big stat on the day was the Broncos ability to convert 7 of 10 3rd downs. RB T.Henry had 17 runs for 51 YDS along with Cutlers 41 yards rushing. The Broncos utilized many of their receiving core to confuse the Steelers defense. The Broncos are 2-2 at home.
The Green Bay Packers are coming off their bye week after previously beating the Redskins. The Packers are averaging 23 points a game, which is ninth best, and they have the second best pass yard average, 273 YDS. QB Bret Favre has thrown for 1,715 YDS along with 9 TDs. One thing Favre will need to improve on is his interceptions, they’re killing the Packers. The Packers are 2-0 on the road this year.
Bottom Line: After the Broncos put on an impressive show last week against the Steelers, I’m sort of leaning towards the Broncos here. The Packers have a tough defense but it’s their offense that scares me. Favre throws interceptions when he’s pressured.
Sorry Packers, but I’m going with the Broncos! To bet the NFL go to BodogLife now.
Colts vs Jaguars
By Scott Burgess
Game: Mon, Oct 21, 2007 8:30 PM ET
BodogLife – Jaguars +3
The Jacksonville Jaguars will welcome the undefeated Indianapolis Colts to Jacksonville Municipal Stadium for Monday Night Football.
The Jacksonville Jaguars spanked the Colts last year 44-17 and will be looking to do the same this year. The Jags are coming off two wins at home. Their rushing game has been outstanding so far, they’re averaging 195 yards a game. When the Colts played Denver in week 5 they allowed 223 yards rushing, which the Jags will want to take advantage of. The Jags defense has not allowed their opponents to score more than 17 points, they’ve forced 7 turnovers in three games and they’ve held their opponents to no more than 100 yards rushing. QB David Gerrard has thrown for 1,069 yards with 6 TDs and NO interceptions. He’s the only QB with no interceptions.
The Indianapolis Colts only loss after a bye week was to the Jaguars, which is who they play after this bye week. The Colts will have to stop the Jags rush, which they managed to do last week against the Buccaneers but the Bucs were without their top two RBs. In the last two games the Colts have out scored their opponents 71-34. The Colts rushing game may be in jeopardy against this tough Jaguar defense, but they should be able to utilize their red hot TE Dallas Clark. Clark’s caught a TD pass in four consecutive games.
Call me CRAZY but i like the Jaguars in this one. The Jaguars have won their last two consecutive MNF match ups and they humiliated the Colts last year. Despite the Jags home loss to Tennessee they’ve won two consecutive games at home. The Colts have to lose sometime! To bet the NFL go to BodogLife now.
Undefeated NFL Teams Headbutt
The New England Patriots came calling on the Dallas Cowboys Sunday in a highly anticipated NFL showdown between two 5-0 teams. Oddsmakers had fun with this one. They knew it was going to be a good game and promised to show lots of action at the sportsbooks. The hype was intense, beginning with the sign Terrell Owens made up 3 weeks ago and posted on his locker for the media:
“Dear Reporters,
Due to the magnitude of this week’s game and high volume of questions for the Original 81 about the other 81. I will be taking all questions immediately following Sunday’s game.
Sincerely, Terrell Owens
p.s. Getcha Popcorn Ready.”
Randy Moss was the other 81 Owens was talking about, but the game didn’t really feature either Wide Receiver — Moss had 59 yards for New England while Owens had 66 for the Cowboys.
Tom Brady had a career day with 5 touchdown passes and, although the Cowboys did their best to stay in the game, the Patriots took control late in the 3rd Quarter. When the dust settled, the AFC Patriots had walloped the NFC Cowboys 48-27.
Vegas currently has New England favored 5 to 2 to win Super Bowl XLII with Indianapolis sitting in 2nd at 6 to 1. Those two teams get to play pigskin in Week 9 in a rematch of last year’s AFC Conference Game, which Indianapolis won 38-34 on their way to becoming Super Bowl XLI Champions. And you can bet there’s a good chance we’ll see another clash of the undefeateds. New England will probably be 8-0 by then while the Colts shouldn’t have a hard time arriving at game time with a 7-0 record.
Cowboys vs Patriots
By Scott Burgess
Game: Sun, October 14, 2007 4:35 PM ET
The Dallas Cowboys (+6.5)will host the New England Patriots (-6.5) this weekend at Texas Stadium. This match up could well be a Super Bowl preview to come.
The Dallas Cowboys pulled off a spectacular win over the Buffalo Bills last week, but they also showed signs of weakness. Their defense gave up 6 turnovers along with 3 kick returns for touchdowns. If it wasn’t for kicker Nick Folks making a 53 yard kick, Dallas would’ve lost. QB Tony Romo has thrown for 1508YDS with 13TDs and 8INT. WR Terrell Owens has 21 receptions for 387YDS with 3TDs and RB Marion Barber has 56 carries for 334YDS and 4TDs.
The New England Patriots killed the Cleveland Browns last week 34-17. The Patriots defense caused 4 turnovers and had another game over 30 points. The Patriots O-Line are the best at protecting their quarterback, which gives QB Tom Brady ample time to scan the field for open teammates. Brady’s thrown for 1383YDS with 16TDs and he’s only allowed 2 interceptions. WR Randy Moss is Brady’s main man down the field. He’s got 34 catches for 551YRDS along with 7TDs. RB S.Morris has 75 carries for 370YDS along with 3TDs.
Both teams will be strong with the pass but defense will play the most critical role. The Cowboys will have to play better after a sloppy game against the Browns. The Cowboys are also hoping the home town crowd can be a boost for them. To bet the NFL go to BodogLife now.
Carolina vs Arizona
By Scott Burgess
Game: Sun, October 14, 2007 4:05 PM ET
The Arizona Cardinals (-4) welcome the Carolina Panthers (+4) to University of Phoenix Stadium. Both the Cards and Panthers are at the top of their respected divisions and they’re hoping to get a jump up on their competition.
The Arizona Cardinals have been blessed with an injury to QB M.Leinhart and taking his place will be backup K.Warner. Warner has come in for the struggling Leinhart, late in the game, and has thrown for 580YDS with 4TDs and 1INT. The Cards are much better off with Warner running the show. RB Edgerrin James leads the NFL in rushing with 442YDS and 3TDs. WR Larry Fitzgerald leads his team in catches with 34REC 448YDS and 1TD.
The Carolina Panthers are without QB Jake Delhomme and taking his place again will be QB David Carr. The Panthers have recently announced the signing of QB Vinny Testaverde to backup Carr in case of injury or ineptness. RB D.Foster is the lead rusher for the Panthers with 80 carries for 361YDS and 1TD. WR S.Smith is their hottest receiver with 25REC, 360YDS and 5TDs.
The Cardinals will be a much better team under QB K.Warner. Warner knows how to scan the field for his receivers and RB E.James is more than capable of plowing down the field. Look for Arizona to get the win. Bet the NFL at BodogLife now.
