NFL Free agent Antwan Odom was shot in home invasion

Former defensive end Antwan Odom Cincinnati Bengals was shot in the leg at his home in Alabama on Monday morning and a childhood friend was charged with attempted murder in the case.

Gildersleeve, surrendered to authorities Monday afternoon and was charged with attempted murder.

Gildersleeve, 28, and Odom 29 years have been friends since third grade, according to authorities and press reports.

Police said Gildersleeve fired two shots with a rifle after entering the house through an open door about 4:30 Odom ET. A shot against the wall and the other hit thigh of the Odom.

Gildersleeve and Odom twisted upon the shotgun before Gildersleeve fled the house, authorities said, according to press reports.

Deputies believe the shooting was about a woman who was until recently dating Gildersleeve. The woman was in the house during the incident, but was not injured, authorities said.

Odom suffered a minor flesh wound to the thigh, Donnie Atkinson, public relations manager has already worked with Odom.

Atkinson told the Mobile Press-Register six pillets that are still in the Odom’s thigh.

Odom was discharged from the hospital Monday after being treated.

Odom is a free agent is rehabilitating from a wrist injury suffered last season. Was released by the Bengals last month.

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Thursday Night Football Betting: NFL Bye Weeks Begin

Right from the first Thursday night game of the NFL season the weekly football betting routine can fly by at a furious pace. NFL lines for the following week’s games are often posted by online sportsbook before we have even heard the final whistle on Sunday Night Football but as fans and bettors, we wouldn’t have it any other way.

It’s hard to believe three weeks have already passed and as we work through the Week 4 card, it’s time to start focusing a little closer on matchups and situational football handicapping.

The bye weeks are here, starting with the Dallas Cowboys, Minnesota Vikings, Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It means a little less action from a viewing standpoint but the smaller card also frees up more time to handicap the other 14 games on the card.

LONG DIVISION

In Week 4, even with the bye weeks coming into effect, there are more divisional games scheduled than in any other week through the first month. Week 1 had seven, Week 2 there was only three and in Week 3 we saw six divisional matchups.

The road team will be favored in at least four of the nine divisional contests, possibly five, depending which way the line moves in New England at Miami.

There is a trend developing this season that involves divisional road favorites and it’s certainly worth noting for Over/Under bettors.

- When favored by -3 points or more, divisional road favs this year have played 0 overs, 4 unders and 1 push.

Cincinnati (-3) at Cleveland (Total of 37), NY Jets (-5) at Buffalo (Total of 37) and Indianapolis (-7.5) at Jacksonville (Total of 46) all fit the criteria and the "Under" in these three matchups is a play for you to consider.

PICK A SPOT

When looking at these divisional rivalries it is impossible to ignore certain trends that have developed between some of the teams. Two guaranteed meetings per season boosts the credibility of a betting trend because it involves more of the same players and coaches.

Just from the above matchups we can see that the underdog in the Bengals-Browns series is 6-0 ATS since 2007.

We also noticed that the road team in the Colts-Jaguars series is 6-0 ATS the past three seasons.

The road teams is 5-0 ATS in the past five tilts between the Jets and Bills but one of the more glaring trends shows that Buffalo has been a terrible play as a home underdog, going 1-8 ATS the past nine times.

Road favorites were 4-4 ATS in Week 3 but it doesn’t completely make up for their 0-4-1 ATS mark in Week 2. In these three divisional matchups we’ve listed, the road team and the "Under" look like the solid picks but before you circle any of them as a best bet, make sure to do thorough research into the local papers and team websites for injury information.

Think of it this way – with only 14 games on the card you should have some extra time!

Free Ryder Cup Contest

Aside from football, there is also a great golf event this weekend.

The best American golfers go head-to-head against the best Europe has to offer in the 2010 Ryder Cup. It only happens once every four years and for my money, is one of the top sports events of the fall when it tees off.

This year’s starts on Friday and runs through Sunday.

Check out this fun contest to make the event even more interesting.

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NFL Betting: Saints vs. 49ers Preview

Monday Night Football is usually considered the ‘big’ game of the week during the regular season, but with the run the Saints have been on, primetime matchups are starting to become old hat. In a stretch that goes back to last year’s playoffs, tonight marks the fifth consecutive game for New Orleans in front of a national TV audience.

The Week 1 opener vs. Minnesota was not exactly the brand of football Saints bettors have become accustomed to, but a 14-9 win was enough to get the team past the mythical post-Super Bowl jinx that has sent several past champions to the mat.

San Francisco not only lost its first game, they were slapped hard by a divisional opponent (Seattle) who this weekend at Denver proved they were not very special after all. The pressure in this game for a strong performance is clearly on the 49ers.

Sportsbook have the line as New Orleans -5.

PAST PERFORMANCES
2010 marks the third straight year the Saints have opened the season at home and followed it with a non-divisional road game the very next week. They are 3-0 SU in the home portion and the games that followed the last two years had completely different results (5 point loss – 26 point win). Today’s Saints are nothing like the group from `08, however, so it’s not worth putting too much weight into the trend.

It is worth noting that the Saints are 6-9 ATS on Monday Night and they have won five straight over the 49ers since being swept in a 2001 home-and-home series against their then-NFC West rival.

San Francisco is looking to avoid its first 0-2 SU start since 2005. They are 4-1 SU in their home opener the past five years and 3-2 against the number.

SPOTLIGHT
No wonder the Saints don’t mind a lot of attention!

2009 Divisional Finals – Saints (-7) hosted the Arizona Cardinals, winning 45-14 (Over 57)

2009 Conference Championship – Saints (-3.5) beat Minnesota 31-28 in overtime (Over 54)

Super Bowl XLIV at Dolphins Stadium – Saints (+4) upset Indianapolis Colts 31-17 (Under 56.5)

2010 NFL Season Kickoff – Saints (-5) welcome Brett Favre back with another defeat, 14-9 (Under 49)

PUBLIC EYE
According to online sportsbooks, only three teams this week including the Saints (87-percent) were heavily over weighted with public money to one side. The other big favorites Sunday, Philadelphia (89-percent) and New England (89-percent), both came up short at the betting window.

Combine it with figures from Week 1, where overweight public favs went 1-3 ATS and it doesn’t paint a pretty picture for Joe Public. Can the Saints change the market?

PREDICTION
Expectations for the 49ers were high coming into the season and after the blowout at Qwest Field, no one should be sounding the alarms just yet. A 0-3 SU day for NFC West rivals on Sunday helps the cause and with a win today, San Francisco would be right on pace. Now getting that win vs. the most explosive team in football is another story.

QB Smith is going to be under a lot of duress from the front seven and when he does get the ball away the Saints’ ball hawking secondary will be looking to make plays. San Francisco’s run-game was good for only 49 yards against Seattle and if they fall behind it will be hard to get untracked.

The Niners also converted just 1-for-15 on third downs and while no team is ever ‘as bad’ as they were the week before, Mike Singletary’s squad has a lot of ground to make up.
Pick: Take the Saints

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NFL Betting: Season Win Totals Still Offered

In the weeks leading up to the kickoff of the new NFL season, sportsbook offered lines on win totals for each team. These “Season Win Total” plays are always popular with the sports betting public.

Sportsbetting.com - However, with the advent of free agency and so much movement and parity interjected into the league these days, there is a sense it has become more difficult for bettors to handicap individual teams on a year-to-year basis.

With one week in the books we’ve now had a chance to see the first teamers respond to different playbooks, new teammates and coaching changes. Its knowledge we can use for betting sides and totals on the Week 2 card, but there is another option available that could offer even more value.

One sportsbook, Sportsbetting.com, is giving bettors a chance to make plays on Adjusted ‘Season Win Totals’ with revised pricing based on Week 1 results.

So now you can apply some of the things you learned opening week to handicapping these bets, something that hasn’t been an option in the past.

Favorites came out of Week 1 with a 10-6 straight-up (SU) record and for the six teams that were upset, this could be a viewed as a good buying opportunity as the loss gets swept under the carpet and these teams prepare for Round 2.

One play you might want to look at is the San Diego Chargers (Over 10 -120). The defending AFC West champs were rained on, beat up and bowled over by a feisty Kansas City team celebrating the grand re-opening of Arrowhead Stadium. San Diego was using a new O-line, featured a rookie running back and played its first game without last year’s top receiver (V. Jackson). The team was got caught off guard by a "live" divisional home dog.

The reward for bettors that waited is a half-point advantage over the Chargers preseason win total and the insurance of a ‘Push’ option on 10 wins. Remember, this team is notorious for starting slow but they did finish 2009 with 11-straight wins.

Or how about teams that mildly shocked the sports betting community with Week 1 performances that weren’t even on the radar screen for handicappers? Seattle, Washington and Houston are all 1-0 SU right now and it created a spike in their projected win total for the season. Will the winning ways continue?

The Redskins host the Texans in Week 2, guaranteeing (almost certainly) that one of these teams will be 1-1. If you think Arian Foster is the new Chris Johnson, the value for betting Houston "Over" may be gone. If Donovan McNabb’s first win was a hoax, however, and there’s no way the Redskins will survive such an obvious lack of chemistry for an entire season, then playing the inflated win total "Under" 8 wins offers immediate value.

A good strategy while setting up for Week 2 is to check the lines for all 32 teams in the football betting section your sportsbook. Compare your preseason thoughts with impressions from Week 1 and then look at this week’s matchups. If a team that lost in Week 1 has a good chance at winning straight-up in Week 2, reference the odds for their adjusted win total.

Spotting line value means more than just looking at the current matchups. If there is a good ‘Futures’ pick available, it could be your best bet.

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NFL Betting: Vikings at Saints

The long wait is over. The rosters have been cut, practice squads set and now the games actually count.

The NFL serves up a true marquee matchup to kick everything off, as the Vikings head back to the scene of the crime when they visit the New Orleans Saints. Sportsbook have been seeing heavy action on this one as the game gets closer.

The last time Minnesota played here it was the NFC Conference Championship game and we all remember how that finished for Favre and crew. Although those bettors who backed Minny in that one were able to smile as they cached in, playing the underdog at +4 in a 31-28 loss.

The Vikings are underdogs again, this time by 5 points. They will play without standout WR Sydney Rice, but otherwise have their usual assortment of weapons (Adrian Peterson, Bernard Berrian, Percy Harvin).

The defending Super Bowl champs, as stated, are laying 5 points in this game as they are again touted as one of a handful of Super Bowl contenders. The team is mostly in tact, with the exception of safety Darren Sharper, who was placed on the PUP list with a knee injury.

Will the Saints enter the game with the dreaded Super Bowl hangover? Or will they be fired up looking to defend their title? Will the Vikings avenge the Conference Final loss from last season? Or will they start the season the same way it ended last year? It should be a lot of fun finding out.

Looking at the sportsbetting.com, currently the action is heavily tilted to the home team, with 80% of all the money on the Saints.

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Navy Midshipmen vs Maryland Terrapins: Monday College Football Picks

On Monday, we’ll get a double-bill of college football action and while most of the public is eyeing the later game, the lead game should be quite intriguing.

Maryland is coming off a horrendous season, finishing with just two wins in 2009. Meanwhile, Navy is a team that appears to be on the rise and is the far more cohesive unit.

But coming from the ACC, Maryland has more talent and more athleticism on the roster. Everything went sour for them last year when the offensive line couldn’t block anyone but they have plenty of talent at the skill positions.

Navy is going to be a load to handle with the triple-option, especially the way Ricky Dobbs runs it, but Maryland could be a bit underrated. Don’t be surprised if they are able to hang with Navy in this contest and maybe even win it outright. Read More!

NFL Betting: Week 4 Pre-Season Picks

We’re a week away from the kick-off to the real 2010-2011 season, as the Minnesota Vikings and New Orleans Saints prepare to start it all next Thursday night. However, before those festivities take us into the new season, there are still a few questions that need answering during the Week 4 preseason.

Let’s look at the betting action on a few of the games from the final week of the exhibition schedule.

Washington at Arizona

Who cares about this one? Let’s start with Willie Parker and Matt Leinart…and maybe Albert Haynesworth. Actually Albert probably doesn’t really care, but it is worth noting that everyone on the Redskins 1^st team defense is getting the night off, but Haynesworth is expected to start and get a lot of playing time in this one.

On offense, Willie Parker will start at RB, but for him, this is more likely a showcase for other teams needing depth at running back, as it looks improbable that he will make the ‘Skins.

For the Cardinals, rumors are swirling that they’re actively shopping QB Matt Leinart. Look for Anderson to start behind center as they try and get a handle on that messy QB situation.

But bettors still like the home side, with 65% of the action at the sportsbook on Arizona -6.

Carolina at Pittsburgh

Most star QBs will not see much action in any Week 4 preseason games. The exception is if your star QB is about to serve a four-game suspension to start the season. That’s the current scenario for Ben Roethlisberger, who will see his last action until his suspension is completed. Byron Leftwich will hold down the fort until his return.

For the Panthers’ QBs, Matt Moore is expected to get a little time, followed by a brief stint from Jimmy Clausen. The majority of the snaps will be shared between Tony Pike and Hunter Cantwell. If you think Week 4 doesn’t mean anything, watch this one, as it is possible whoever plays better between Pike and Cantwell will get the #3 spot, and the loser may be unemployed.

Bettors are all over the home team, with sportsbooks reporting 80% of the betting is on Pittsburgh -6.

Miami at Dallas

The big news out of Dallas is that Dez Bryant is back to the practice field, but will not see any action Thursday night. This is because the 1^st team offense will not play in the final regular season game. Jerry Jones has stated that Bryant’s first action will be versus the Redskins in Week 1, as a starter (always love how the owner is the one announcing news like this in Dallas).

Dolphins’ coach Tony Sparano was not pleased with the performance of his team last week and is looking for greater focus and urgency versus Dallas. He hasn’t indicated how long his starters will play, just that “they better be ready to play.” Henne will start at QB, and Pennington will also see some action.

Bettors are listening, as they think the Dolphins have an edge. A lopsided 85% of the action is on Miami -1.

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NFL Betting: New York Jets In Trouble?

One of the surprise teams in the NFL last year, the New York Jets made it all the way to the NFL’s Final Four, losing to the Indianapolis Colts in the AFC title game.

With a new stadium in the Meadowlands, there will be pressure for the Jets to repeat the feat this year but trouble seems to be rearing its ugly head at the team’s OTA.

Pro Bowl DB Darrelle Revis took himself out of practice on Monday, reportedly to protest his current contract situation.

While Revis initially said he had hamstring and dizziness issues, ESPN says that it soon became apparent that that wasn’t the case.

“Sat out for a little bit just to let them know I can play or I can’t play,” Revis is quoted as saying in the ESPN report.

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Arizona Cardinals Week 1 NFL Preview against St. Louis Rams

The NFL dedicated an entire show to releasing the 2010 regular season schedule on Tuesday, where we found out when the Cardinals would play their 2010 opponents. After opening the season against the 49ers for the last four seasons, the feeling will be odd when the Cardinals travel to St. Louis to face the Rams week one. The Arizona Cardinals will be looking a bit different in 2010 having lost QB Kurt Warner to retirement and WR Anquan Boldin to the Ravens. If Matt Leinart decides to focus on football and not women, he could grow into an elite QB in league working out of this scheme.

Arizona has a solid running game with the duo of Tim Hightower and Beanie Wells, but the focus of their attack will still center on Larry Fitzgerald and the passing game. They can still put up points in a hurry, and shouldn’t have too much trouble with the dismal Rams in their Week 1 match up.

The Cardinals will have to tighten up a bit more on defence since losing those two high profile offensive talents previously mentioned, but playing in a division with San Francisco, Seattle and St Louis, stopping teams from running rapid on Arizona shouldn’t be a huge concern. None of those rivals are considered offensive powerhouses, so with Arizona’s ability to score they will be in every game they play this season.

Rookie QB’s are great fade material when on the road, but with St. Louis being at home here, the line is a bit lower than it should be at +3.5. The Rams are going to struggle again this year, and being tied for the highest odds at +5000 to win the NFC, odds makers and experts know this as well.

When taking a look at the NFL betting lines this offseason, consider playing on Arizona in this spot, potentially buying a half point down to -3 so you don’t get screwed by the hook if they do only win by a field goal. Read More!

NFL Draft 2010 NFL 2010 Drafts

The expected heavy influx of nonseniors applying for this year's NFL draft did not happen despite looming labour unrest in the league.

Although a record-tying 53 players declared for early entry, that number released yesterday by the NFL was short of projections. "I think that the colleges have really done a good job of telling these young men how it is to their advantage to stay in school," said NFL draft consultant Gil Brandt. With a potential rookie wage scale in the next collective bargaining agreement, more juniors were expected to declare.

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Six All-Americans did apply: defensive backs Eric Berry of Tennessee and Joe Haden of Florida; defensive end Derrick Morgan of Georgia Tech; tight end Aaron Hernandez of Florida; linebacker Rolando McClain of Alabama; and wide receiver Golden Tate of Notre Dame. Mississippi QB Jevan Snead, Notre Dame QB Jimmy Clausen, Southern California running back Joe McKnight and Penn State linebacker Navorro Bowman also declared early for April's draft.

The 53 players match the previous high in 2008; last year, 46 declared. Brandt said: "If you are good enough, you will get it (the money) anyway. This way, you get to enjoy your senior year and get that diploma." Read More!

NFL Playoff Power Rankings

Best quarterback
1. Peyton Manning, Colts — Enough about the lack of multiple Super Bowl
bling. Give him time, and the NFL's king of commercials should match up with history's best quarterbacks just fine in the jewelry department. By the time he's finished his playing days and coaching up his own little Mannings, he may own every passing record in the book — even all of Brett Favre's prodigious numbers, including Mr. Wrangler's Iron-Man streak of consecutive starts.

THE REST:
2. Brett Favre, Vikings — Having his best season ever, finally controlling his gambling urges at age 40.
3. Drew Brees, Saints — The hero to all with unusual birthmarks, all the inspirational Brees is missing is a title.
4. Mark Sanchez, Jets — No 23-year-old should be able to handle his success and the Big Apple madness with such ease.

MORE ON THE QBs ...

* Best arm/long ball — Brett Favre, Vikings: Even at his age, Favre can still sling it with the best of 'em.
* Most accurate — Drew Brees, Saints: Can't argue here, since he set the NFL's all-time single-season record for completion percentage.
* Best at reading defenses — Peyton Manning, Colts: Some joke that he's the real coach of the Colts.
* Best pocket presence — Peyton Manning, Colts: Threw the most passes in the NFL, yet was sacked the fewest amount of times.
* Best charisma — Brett Favre, Vikings: All four have moxie, but Favre wins for not being ashamed to throw his Wranglers on the ground.
* Most likely to throw an INT at the worst time — Mark Sanchez, Jets: Avoiding the big picks lately, but he's still a rookie.
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Former Chief Allen is a big hit in Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS | It’s impossible to avoid the larger-than-life persona of Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jared Allen in the Twin Cities.

Step off the plane, and there’s Allen’s purple Vikings jersey hanging on the wall at the security checkpoint. Walk past Mall of America Field, and a poster of Allen’s menacing visage stares from the stadium walls.

Tune in Thursday nights and listen to his weekly radio show, or turn on the television and watch him pop on as a guest on the Vikings’ weekly television program.

Jared Allen owns this town.

“That’s Jared,” said fellow defensive end Ray Edwards. “He’s a lovable guy.”

Allen added to his popularity as the Vikings reached this week’s NFC championship game at New Orleans with their 34-3 pulverizing of the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday.

Allen helped spark the win with his sack and strip of Dallas quarterback Tony Romo — one of six sacks by the Vikings — as he enjoyed the first playoff win of his NFL career.

“It took a while to get one,” said Allen, who was part of playoff losses with the Chiefs at Indianapolis in 2006 and with the Vikings against Philadelphia last season. “But we finally did and got it in a big way.

“It’s all perspective. This is just one. The only way to go out on a winning streak is to win the Super Bowl. So if you lose the next one, it doesn’t really matter, does it?”

Allen, for the second consecutive season, finished the regular season with 14 1/2 sacks, second in the NFL. But 7 1/2 of those sacks came in two games against Green Bay, and he had just two sacks in the final five games.

Still, the Vikings led the NFL with 48 sacks for the season, and the ability to get to Romo so often was critical in the win over the Cowboys — and will be equally as important against New Orleans’ Drew Brees this week. Read More!

Parity worked in the NFL...now, let's see if the NFL likes it

Let's face it: The NFL playoffs this year haven't exactly been as exciting as, say, eating a rice cake or painting the bathroom.

There have been eight games played so far, and a grand total of two of them have been competitive.

Take away the Cardinals-Packers game in the wild-card round and the Jets-Chargers game in the Divisional round on Sunday, and the other six games were decided by an average of a shade more than 21 points per game. That's three touchdowns and three point after tries (assuming Nate Kaeding isn't kicking them).

Take away the Jets' two upsets, and the favorites have won five of six.

The Patriots are gone. The Cowboys are gone. The Eagles are gone. The Packers are gone. And tradition is gone, too. What we're left with are four teams who, combined, have won one Super Bowl in the last 39 years.

The entire West Divisions in both leagues are gone, which leaves CBS and FOX with no media markets west of Minneapolis with a dog in the fight the rest of the way.

But, of course, this is what the NFL wanted.

This is parity.

Now, none of this is to say that there aren't some pretty good football teams moving on to the conference championship games Sunday. There are. There's probably no argument that the Saints and Vikings were the two most consistent, most polished teams in the NFC from September until now. And the Colts had a great chance to be unbeaten right now had they not taken their foot off the proverbial gas pedal after week 15. So, you can argue that the three best teams the NFL had to offer this season are still playing, along with the Jets, who run the ball and play defense better than any of them.

So this isn't a column about how the best teams aren't going to be competing for a spot in Super Bowl XLIV.

They're just, well, different teams.


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Vikes-Saints battle it out for NFL NFC Title Odds 2010 NFL Playoff Schedule

Vikes-Saints battle it out for NFL NFC Title Odds 2010 NFL Playoff Schedule - Current NFL Playoffs The Saints are coming off of a win over the Cardinals where they scored 45 and gave up 14 . The Vikings are coming off of a win over the Cowboys where they scored 34 and gave up 3 . Vikings are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 meetings. Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.

NFL Playoff Predictions The Saints will have no answer for a balanced offensive team like the Vikings. In the end, the Vikings will win by a td. The line has opened for the NFC championship between the New Orleans Saints and the Minnesota Vikings and the Saints are NFL Odds 4.5-point home faves — the Total is set at 52.5 NFL Playoff Odds.

Seeded No. 1 overall in the NFC, New Orleans was able to capitalize on home-field advantage on Saturday, defeating the NFC West champion Arizona Cardinals by a final of 45-14, more than adequately covering the 7-point spread.

The Vikings were the second-best team in the conference and they also won at home, defeating the Dallas Cowboys 34-3. Minnesota was favored by a field goal and easily covered. Also NFL Point Spread Odds AFC Championship Indianapolis -7.5 favorites. 2010 NFL Playoff Schedule Sunday, January 24, 2010 Minnesota at New Orleans 6:40 PM ET. Read More!

NFL: San Diego extends Norv Turner's contract

The San Diego Chargers gave coach Norv Turner a three-year contract extension through 2013 last night.

No financial details were announced for the deal that came one day after the Chargers were shocked, 17-14, by the New York Jets in the AFC divisional playoffs.

Turner's regular-season record with the Chargers is 32-16, but he is 3-3 in the playoffs. His overall record as an NFL head coach is 90-98-1.

Vikes' Edwards ailing. Minnesota coach Brad Childress declined to elaborate on the extent of an injury to Vikings defensive end Ray Edwards, who appeared to hurt his right knee in the third quarter Sunday's against Dallas. He returned for a few plays, then was done for the day.

Childress said Edwards is "a tough guy," and if he is able, he'll play against New Orleans this Sunday.

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Main Favre gets better with age

I did not believe Favre would be the final piece in the Minnesota Vikings' jigsaw. I had no doubt the future Hall of Famer could still throw a pretty pass and lead a team with some devastating strikes downfield. I just could not see a 40-year-old quarterback - who had admitted he got tired throwing to college kids over the summer - being in peak physical condition at the business end of the season.

I did not particularly like the way the former Green Bay star engineered his release from the New York Jets before conveniently signing with the Vikings once most of the preseason training was out of the way, but that was not my primary concern. I just felt a guy who had physically broken down at the back end of the previous season was not going to be in the right kind of form to lead a Super Bowl run in January.

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2010 NFL Playoff Live NFL Betting

After watching the wild card games over the weekend I noticed something you need to keep in mind when you do some NFL football Betting this up coming weekend. Every single team that actually advanced to the next round had one thing in common, they were able to run the ball effectively, but I wouldn’t expect it to be a major factor in the rest of the playoffs.

All the winning teams this weekend were able to run the ball and outgained their rivals in that department, something that at first looked overrated, especially if you consider that this has become a passing league. NFL Live Odds on NFL 2010 Playoffs at Sportsbetting.com

For example, in the first game of the weekend both teams ran a total of 171 yards, the Jets beat the Bengals because they were able to establish the run first and then got some room for Mark Sanchez to make some key plays. As you can see, the main factor was the run.

The same thing happened in the Dallas - Philly game, the Cowboys outgained the Eagles 198-56 in rushing yards, they ran the ball and tired out the opponents defense using good ole’ old school football.

The New England – Baltimore match was a perfect example on how a playoff game was played back in the day and how you should face an opponent in cold weather. The Ravens crushed the Patriots in the running department, 234 rushing yards against 64; they were able to bag an easy win. Check out NFL Live Odds on NFL 2010 Playoffs at Sportsbetting.com

John Harbaugh knew that in this weather throwing the ball was going to be a bit hard so they decided to go through the ground, and with two really good backs like Rice and McGahee it was a safe bet. Read More!

NFL Betting Tips for the 2009-2010 Playoffs

After watching the wild card games over the weekend I noticed something you need to keep in mind when you do some NFL football Betting this up coming weekend. Every single team that actually advanced to the next round had one thing in common, they were able to run the ball effectively, but I wouldn’t expect it to be a major factor in the rest of the playoffs.

All the winning teams this weekend were able to run the ball and outgained their rivals in that department, something that at first looked overrated, especially if you consider that this has become a passing league. NFL Live Odds on NFL 2010 Playoffs at Sportsbetting.com

For example, in the first game of the weekend both teams ran a total of 171 yards, the Jets beat the Bengals because they were able to establish the run first and then got some room for Mark Sanchez to make some key plays. As you can see, the main factor was the run.

The same thing happened in the Dallas - Philly game, the Cowboys outgained the Eagles 198-56 in rushing yards, they ran the ball and tired out the opponents defense using good ole’ old school football.

The New England – Baltimore match was a perfect example on how a playoff game was played back in the day and how you should face an opponent in cold weather. The Ravens crushed the Patriots in the running department, 234 rushing yards against 64; they were able to bag an easy win. Check out NFL Live Odds on NFL 2010 Playoffs at Sportsbetting.com

John Harbaugh knew that in this weather throwing the ball was going to be a bit hard so they decided to go through the ground, and with two really good backs like Rice and McGahee it was a safe bet.

Now before you go and start betting for the team with the best backs, there is one major factor you need to keep in mind the rest of the way to the Super Bowl. The weather it won’t be a factor anymore. Make your bets with NFL Live Odds on NFL 2010 Playoffs at Sportsbetting.com

Three of the upcoming 4 games will be played in a dome and the other one will be during warm weather, so we can expect matches with big passing games.

The reason people say that you have to run the ball this time of year is because of the cold weather that directly affects the passing game, it’s something that we are going to see only if Baltimore and New York knock out San Diego and Indianapolis and the chances of both teams advancing don’t look so good.

Also consider that the four top seeded teams have huge QB figures and their offense relies on the passing game. Peyton Manning, Phillip Rivers, Brett Favre and Drew Brees all had over 4,000 passing yards in the regular season. Do you think a rushing offense will be a factor against a team that could strike you with a long TD any given play? I don’t think so. NFL Live Odds on NFL 2010 Playoffs at Sportsbetting.com

All of them also have plenty of playmakers in the receiving department and tend to make very few mistakes throwing the ball, all reasons why you shouldn’t expect the run to be a major factor this week. Read More!

Indianapolis Colts Vs Jacksonville Jaguars – Thursday Night Football

Will the 13-0 Indianapolis Colts opt for safety over perfection on Thursday Night NFL in Jacksonville Jaguars?

Will the 13-0 Indianapolis Colts opt for safety over perfection on Thursday Night NFL in Jacksonville Jaguars? Indy has clinched top-spot in the conference and the AFC South and home-field throughout the postseason and there has been some suggestion that the team could rest its starters.

The Colts say they will play their starters on Thursday, for part of the game at least. “We’re going to approach the 14th game exactly like we did one through 13,” Indy head coach Jim Caldwell told The Indianapolis Star.

“We’ve got a great rhythm in terms of our preparation and we’re going to go out and play it just like we have done the previous 13.”


While undefeated Indianapolis is 7-3 SU in its last 10 overall against Jacksonville, it is also 3-7 ATS. The game is currently off the board. Both the Indianapolis Colts and New Orleans Saints are currently sitting at 13-0 SU and could very well go 16-0.

The Colts are listed at +190 to go undefeated during the regular season while the Saints are -130. Read More!

Cards’ Fitzgerald Uncertain For Sunday

After suffering injuries on MNF, Arizona Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald might not play in the team’s game against Detroit this Sunday.

According to The Arizona Republic, Fitzgerald had an MRI which revealed “a bone bruise and a sprained right knee,” although there is said to be no structural damage.

The team will make a decision on his status this week and Arizona is a big 12-point road faves for the Detroit Lions game.

The Cardinals are 7-3 SU and ATS in their last 10 overall games against the Lions and have taken the Over eight times in those 10 games.

The WR suffered the injuries in a 24-9 road loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Monday night — the Cards failed to cover at -3. Read More!