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August 31st, 2010 By Andrew "Mr. Multi-Task" Ryan - Cappersinfo Contributor
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Here at Cappers Info, we are taking a weekly look at the teams that could be ones ripe to pull off some major upsets! Check out the potentially ugly dogs that could come up and bite you in the butt in you aren't careful for the first week of college football betting action!

Pittsburgh Panthers (+135 at Diamond Sportsbook) @ Utah Utes, Thursday, 8:30 ET: The Panthers are lined at +3 in a rematch of the 2005 Fiesta Bowl in which the Utes beat them down 35-7. With RB Dion Lewis ready to rock and roll, the Panthers could be a scary pick not only to win this game, but to capture the Big East crown and potentially even the BCS National Championship as well. The Utes don't know what is about to hit them in this one. There's more on this game coming later this week…

Toledo Rockets (+500 at Diamond Sportsbook) vs. Arizona Wildcats, Friday, 8:00 ET: QB Austin Dantin is ready to prove himself as a legitimate threat to be one of the best players in the MAC in this, his sophomore season, and there would be no better way to go about that than in the opening game of the year at home against the Cats. This is a long, long road trip for HC Mike Stoops' men, and traveling across the country heading into the Glass Bowl is never a fun task. Though several key pieces are gone from last year's team, this is still an offense that averaged 437.9 yards per game last year, the 13th best mark in the land. Ask Colorado how easy it is for a West Coast school to come over to Toledo and walk out with a win in a nationally televised game… The Buffs were blown out 54-38 here last year. We'll take our chances at +500 that the Rockets can strike twice.

Connecticut Huskies (+130 at Diamond Sportsbook) @ Michigan Wolverines, Saturday, 3:30 ET: Prepare for the Big House to burn! The Huskies are out to make a name for themselves and for the Big East, and they can do so by making Big Blue and their head coach Rich Rodriguez very uncomfortable with the start of their season. It appears as though Rodriguez is going to try to use both QB Tate Forcier and QB Denard Robinson to lead the Wolverines to victory in this one, but he should probably be focused in on trying to stop UConn RB Jordan Todman instead. This is a prospective 1,500+ yard rusher in the making, and Michigan's defense ranked 92nd in the land last year on the ground. Don't be shocked to find the Huskies winning this one and potentially winning it in big, big fashion.

Virginia Tech Hokies (+115 at Diamond Sportsbook) vs. Boise State Broncos, Monday, 8:00 ET: There will be plenty of discussion about this game from now until Monday night when these two behemoths kick it off at FedEx Field, but here at Cappers Info, we are promptly going to call for the upset of the boys from the Smurf Turf. Boise State has had no history whatsoever succeeding when on the East Coast, as their most recent visit against a BCS team here was at Georgia, where the Bulldogs absolutely smacked the Broncos down Between the Hedges. Virginia Tech is a big time defensive team, and with QB Tyrod Taylor playing in his senior season, this would be the biggest triumph in quite a few years for HC Frank Beamer.

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August 30th, 2010 By Andrew "Mr. Multi-Task" Ryan - Cappersinfo Contributor
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With the college football betting campaign starting in just four days, everyone is asking themselves who will win all of the conferences across the country. Here at Bankroll Sports, we have all of what you need to know before placing your NCAA football betting futures for the season. Check out our conference winners across the board, with odds brought to you by BetUS Sportsbook.

ACC: The old guard in the ACC should be ready and raring to go in 2010, but that doesn't mean that everything is going to work according to plan. Remember when the Miami Hurricanes and Florida State Seminoles were expected to play for this conference championship every single year? This could be the year. FSU seems to have a great chance of winning the ACC Atlantic Division, as it plays its toughest games at home (we're looking at you, Clemson) and dodges Virginia Tech. However, Miami has a brutal schedule to deal with. Georgia Tech and North Carolina will both be tough, but we're going to go with Virginia Tech this year. The Hokies, under Frank Beamer and senior QB Tyrod Taylor will probably be the best overall squad in this conference. Back Virginia Tech (+300 at BetUS Sportsbook) to win the ACC.

Big XII: This is a simple conference to decide, as only the Nebraska Cornhuskers, Texas Longhorns, and Oklahoma Sooners legitimately have a chance to capture the conference crown. These aren't particularly strong odds on Nebraska at +200, as Big Red will probably be around that size underdog against either OU or Texas in the Big XII title game. Instead, Oklahoma probably has the best shot of pulling this all off. Winning the Red River Rivalry will be the key for the Sooners, who dodge the Huskers in the regular season. Oklahoma will take care of Texas to set up that showdown with Nebraska, a game which it will win to go back to the BCS. Oklahoma (+125 at BetUS Sportsbook) is the choice in the Big XII.

Big East: Why is everyone so high on West Virginia this season? The Mountaineers, Huskies, and Panthers are the three co-favorites to win this wacky conference, but we aren't so sure why. What did the Cincinnati Bearcats do wrong all of a sudden? They get to host U-Pitt this year to end the regular season and still have a stud of a quarterback in Zach Collaros. Cincinnati's schedule is difficult understandably, but when push comes to shove, new head coach Butch Jones knows what he is doing having already followed in Brian Kelly's footsteps once before. This will be the easiest coaching transition in the country. Grabbing Cincinnati (+500 at BetUS Sportsbook) at these types of odds is a great idea.

Big Ten: Don't be so certain that this is a conference that belongs to the Buckeyes this year. Yes, Ohio State clearly has the most talented team in the Big Ten, but we aren't so certainly that QB Terrelle Pryor really has what it takes to compete for a Heisman Trophy and to bring OSU to another Rose Bowl. Instead, take a look at what Kirk Ferentz has going in the cornfields of Iowa. The Hawkeyes return 18 of their 22 starters from a year ago, and unlike last season when they had to travel to Happy Valley, Camp Randall, and the Horseshoe, all three of Wisconsin, Penn State, and Ohio State have to come to Kinnick Stadium this year. Remember, if QB Ricky Stanzi stayed healthy, Iowa probably ran the table last season, including a win at OSU. The Badgers are nice dark horses this year, but when push comes to shove, Iowa and Ohio State are deciding the Big Ten title, and we aren't backing down. Go with Iowa (+250 at BetUS Sportsbook).

Pac-10: What a wild conference this could be this year! USC is out of the mix with its bowl eligibility stripped, and Oregon is going to be playing without QB Jeremiah Masoli this year after he was kicked off the team during the winter. Still, the Ducks are the favorite to win the Pac-10 and our choice to win the conference. The Quack Attack still has a great ground game with sophomore RB LaMichael James, and new starting QB Nathan Costa will prove quickly that he is capable of running this high flying offense. The Ducks to have to travel to Corvallis this year for the Civil War against their instate rivals from Oregon State, but even a loss in that one shouldn't hold them back from the Rose Bowl for a second straight year. There will be roses in the future for Oregon (+125 at BetUS Sportsbook).

SEC: Anything short of two games between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Florida Gators this year would be incredibly disappointing to fans in the SEC. Even though both teams have probably taken a step back from last year, the rest of the SEC is down this season. Alabama might have one of the best offenses in the country, while Florida is still probably the most talented team in the land pound for pound. The bottom line though is that the Crimson Tide have visions of back-to-back National Championships on their mind, and HC Nick Saban is the man that can get the job done. Florida might only have two losses all season long, but those two will probably both come to the Tide. Back Alabama (-105 at BetUS Sportsbook) to win the SEC.

Other BCS Berths: Six conference winners in the BCS still leaves four open spots for teams to join into the mix. It seems like a foregone conclusion that the Boise State Broncos are going to be in the big bowl games this year regardless of whether they lose to Virginia Tech to kick off the season or not. If this team runs the table though, look out. The Blue Field boys are probably going to be playing against Alabama in the BCS Championship Game. We also know that the Ohio State Buckeyes are going to be deserving of a spot in either the Orange Bowl or the Sugar Bowl this year in spite of the fact that they won't win the Big Ten. The other two spots are going to be hard to fill. The TCU Horned Frogs are likely candidates to crash the BCS party again should they win the Mountain West, as there really aren't any other huge teams that stand out from the big conferences. TCU has a big game against Oregon State to start the year that can determine whether or not it will have a chance of playing for all the marbles or not. For the second straight year, expect the loser of the SEC Championship, the Florida Gators to back into the Sugar Bowl or the Fiesta Bowl to round out the top ten bowl berths in the nation.

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August 29th, 2010 By Andrew "Mr. Multi-Task" Ryan - Cappersinfo Contributor

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In the final NFL preseason betting affair of the third week of exhibitions, the Pittsburgh Steelers will battle it out with the Denver Broncos in the Mile High City.

Pittsburgh Steelers @ Denver Broncos (+2.5)
Sunday, August 29th
8:00 ET, Invesco Field at Mile High Stadium, Denver, CO

Steelers Notes: This is going to be a very interesting game for the Steelers. QB Ben Roethlisberger is going to get the start in this game, but unlike most starters who would be playing at least through the second quarter, Big Ben probably won't last that long. HC Mike Tomlin wants to get QB Dennis Dixon some reps with the first team, as he is the only one that hasn't worked with the A Unit for any extensive time during the preseason. This could be a foreshadowing to the decision that Tomlin is going to have to make about his quarterbacking situation over the first four games of the season when Roethlisberger is suspended. Dixon has played well in the preseason, completing 13-of-15 passes for 210 yards with a TD. However, he really hasn't played against anything but second and third string defenses yet. This will be a significantly different situation playing against the best that the Broncos have to offer. So far in the preseason, both sides of the ball have played quite well for Pittsburgh. The defense is getting after opposing quarterbacks once again, something that was lost at times during last year's failed attempt at making the playoffs. The offense has put 23 and 24 points respectively in two preseason betting affairs.

Broncos Notes: This week is going to be all about the defense for HC Josh McDaniels. The offense is going to be just fine, as QB Kyle Orton has thrown for 261 yards with four TDs so far in two games. He was also rewarded this week with a big contract extension. With QB Tim Tebow probably sitting this one out with injured ribs, Orton might be called on for added duty. If not, third stringer Brady Quinn will have one of his last chances to move up on Denver's depth chart. The real problem has been the 'D'. Allowing 400.5 yards per game isn't going to win games in the regular season or in the preseason. The Cincinnati Bengals and Detroit Lions, two teams that aren't exactly known as offensive juggernauts, scored 33 and 25 points respectively on the Broncos' defense. They are getting torched on the ground to the tune of 171.0 yards per game, which is dead last in the NFL and is over three times what the team is picking up on the ground itself. The ground attack offensively is only averaging 55.5 yards per game. Denver hasn't won a game since December 6th, a stretch of six straight games.

The Final Word: The Broncos badly need this one for their psyche, especially if Orton ends up playing into the third quarter. The starters can't go against a backup quarterback for a potential playoff team at home and not afford to win, and it would be great to get the winning mentality back in the Mile High City before the regular season gets started. The wrong team is favored in this game.

Prediction: Broncos 23 – Steelers 13

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August 27th, 2010 By Andrew "Mr. Multi-Task" Ryan - Cappersinfo Contributor

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A duel between the Cleveland Browns and Detroit Lions might not be the sexiest thing in the world in the regular season, but in the preseason, NFL betting fans will love to sink their teeth into this battle, as a ton of players are going to be fighting hard for their roster spots in what could be a very exciting game.

Cleveland Browns @ Detroit Lions (-2)
Saturday, August 28th
5:00 ET, Ford Field, Detroit, MI

Browns Notes: There probably isn't going to be a heck of a lot of battling going on at the quarterback position for the Browns. Head coach Mike Holmgren has to be happy with the way that both QBs Jake Delhomme and Seneca Wallace have performed. Delhomme has completed 18-of-23 passes for 193 yards and a TD, while Wallace has gone 9-of-17 for 139 yards with three scores and an INT. The real issue has been with rookie QB Colt McCoy, who has only gone 5-of-12 for 25 yards with two picks. McCoy has looked noticeably frazzled in the pocket, and it is turning into a bit of a disaster of a training camp for him with each passing day. Common thought is that we might see more of McCoy this week than Delhomme and Wallace, as both are veterans that know the ropes. Either way, the defense is probably going to help out a ton. Cleveland is only allowing 256.0 yards per game. It isn't quite translating on the scoreboard, as a 21.5 points per game average is high, but a lot of those problems came last week when the offense couldn't keep possession of the ball to save its life in the rain at home in a 19-17 loss to the St. Louis Rams.

Lions Notes: Racking up yardage hasn't been a problem for the Lions in preseason betting action. They rank sixth in the league in total offense at 339.5 yards per game. They have the same type of problem that the Cleveland defense does… lots of yards, but not a lot of points. However, head coach Jim Schwartz has to be happy with the fact that all three of his quarterbacks have looked relatively strong. This is a crucial performance for QB Matt Stafford. The second year man out of Georgia has completed 21-of-29 passes for 191 yards with two TDs and an INT thus far in the preseason. The hometown crowd will get their first look at his stuff this week. It will also be the home debut for rookie RB Jahvid Best, who has carried the ball for 78 yards on 14 carries. The defense has had a problem keeping teams out of its own red zone, as opponents are averaging 21.5 points per game so far in two outings.

The Final Word: This is a situation that we have discussed time and time again, and it comes up again on Saturday night. The Lions are coming home for their first game, and they are full of high hopes that this is the year that things start to turn around. The fans in the Motor City are just dying to see wins however they can come about, and Detroit is likely to come up with one for the faithful to rejoice about this weekend.

Prediction: Lions 24 – Browns 16

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August 27th, 2010 By Andrew "Mr. Multi-Task" Ryan - Cappersinfo Contributor

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The Lone Star State will have its two teams meet in NFL preseason betting action on Saturday night in a nationally televised duel on CBS. The Houston Texans will look to get the bagel out of their win column in the preseason as they take on the Dallas Cowboys.

Dallas Cowboys @ Houston Texans (-3)
Saturday, August 28th
8:00 ET, Reliant Stadium, Houston, TX

Cowboys Notes: Even though the Cowboys are 2-1 in the preseason both SU and ATS, HC Wade Phillips really can't be all that happy with the way that his team has played, particularly on offense. The team only has accounted for two offensive touchdowns, both of which came in the passing game. In a span of three games, that simply isn't going to cut it. He'll hope for better this week when Houston's putrid defense comes to town, especially with the first team offense expected to play at least a half of football. Dallas ranks 27th or worse in every major offensive category thus far in the preseason, including an average of a woeful 251.3 yards and 13.7 points per game. The only blessing that has saved Dallas' skin has been its defense. The Boys rank fifth in the league in scoring 'D' at 12.7 points per game and are only allowing the sixth fewest yards in the NFL to boot (263.3 YPG). Twenty four of the 38 total points scored by opposing teams have come in the fourth quarter, where Dallas had been dominated before beating San Diego 9-0 in the fourth in last week's 16-14 victory. The battle at the wide receiver positions is once again going to be tense this week, as QB Tony Romo will probably be throwing the pigskin to a plethora of different targets. WR Sam Hurd leads the team in receiving with nine catches and 100 yards, but the likelihood is that he needs a big game to avoid being put on the taxi squad once the preseason is over.

Texans Notes: For a team that usually tries incredibly hard in the preseason, the Texans have been a bit of a disaster this season. It's not that the first team offense has really struggled, but the defense is having major lapses. We saw that clear as day in the 19-16 loss to the Arizona Cardinals in which all 19 points were scored in the final nine minutes of the game. Last week, the New Orleans Saints jumped out and put 28 points on the board in the first half as well en route to a 38-20 win. The good news is that QB Matt Schaub and his starting offense will take the field for probably the majority of three quarters on Saturday night. Schaub has been fantastic, completing 13-of-16 passes for 81 yards with a TD and no turnovers. He has done his job, putting the offense in the end zone in each of his first two games. It will be very interesting to see what HC Gary Kubiak does with his running backs. Arian Foster has started the first two games of the preseason, rushing for 59 yards and a TD, but Steve Slaton has gotten more looks with 15 rushes for 41 yards. With both Justin Griffith and Ben Tate already out for the season, this is a running back corps that can't afford many more knocks. Look out defensively for the performance of the front seven. Kubiak was very upset with how poorly the unit played against the Saints all game long, and the starters are expected to do significantly better this week in the home opener.

The Final Word: This is a good recipe for success for the Texans. It is their home opener, and the crowd at Reliant Stadium is going to be thrilled to see how good this team could be in a year which the playoffs are an expectation. Houston also has yet to record a win, something that doesn't typically sit well with coaches in the preseason as much as the outcomes really don't matter. Kubiak is likely to use his starting offense for more time that Phillips will, especially since Phillips has gotten an extra look at his team courtesy of the Hall of Fame Game. Sprinkle in a tad bit of the Texas sized rivalry these two teams have a bit of, and the Texans should be revved up as if this were a game of legitimate importance. Expect them to walk away with a relatively comfortable 'W'.

Prediction: Texans 28 – Cowboys 20

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August 26th, 2010 By Andrew "Mr. Multi-Task" Ryan - Cappersinfo Contributor

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The defending Super Bowl champions are back at it on Friday night with an NFL preseason betting war, as the New Orleans Saints try to tackle the San Diego Chargers in a nationally televised game seen on CBS.

San Diego Chargers @ New Orleans Saints (-3.5)
Friday, August 27th
8:00 ET, Louisiana Superdome, New Orleans, LA

Chargers Notes: The Bolts are going to be playing their first preseason betting affair on Friday night after splitting a pair of games both SU and ATS at the friendly confines of Qualcomm Stadium. Though this is supposed to be a game in which the starters play at least a half of football if not into the third quarter, we still aren't sure whether the heart and soul of the defense, LB Shawne Merriman will be giving it a go or not. "Lights Out" has had his lights turned off thanks to an Achilles injury that leaves him listed as questionable for this one in New Orleans. With the Astroturf on the ground in the Superdome, San Diego might lean towards leaving Merriman on the sidelines. One man that will certainly not be sidelined is RB Ryan Mathews. The rookie out of Fresno State is already starting to live up to the hype that he started taking when he was picked as the preseason favorite for the Offensive Rookie of the Year honors. He has rushed for a team high 103 yards, though he is still looking for his first professional touchdown in this, his third game of the preseason. The defense for the Bolts has been stifling so far in the preseason. The team ranks first in the league against the rush (51.0 YPG), fifth against the pass (154.0 YPG), second in total defense (205.0 YPG), and eighth in points allowed (13.0). To top that off, opposing teams have only found the end zone twice against San Diego this year.

Saints Notes: New Orleans is going to look to change all of those defensive numbers this week when they welcome the Chargers to town. This is one of the highest flying offenses in the league right now, as New Orleans is averaging a league best 31.0 points per game in its exhibitions. However, whereas the Saints have traditionally been a pass first team, that hasn't been the case in the preseason. QB Drew Brees has done very little, as he hasn't even cracked 100 passing yards in two games. Third stringer QB Chase Daniel has put up respectable numbers, throwing for 232 yards and three TDs against two picks, but the real damage has come on the ground. Four rushers have at least 50 yards on the ground so far in the preseason. RB Christopher Ivy leads the way with 26 carries, 96 yards, and a TD. RB Reggie Bush has crossed the end zone twice and has 66 yards on 12 carries, while projected starter RB Pierre Thomas has 51 yards on 15 carries. The problem here is the health of the fourth of those running backs, PJ Hill. Hill, a second year man out of Wisconsin, suffered a season ending injury last week which only further depletes a rushing core that is significantly weaker than it seems based on preseason numbers. Ivory, Bush, and Thomas are the only three running backs of any merit left on the team, as Lynell Hamilton was already erased for the year in training camp before the preseason started.

The Final Word: Still, the Saints are ready to march forward with one more comfortable victory before the regular season gets started in a couple weeks. New Orleans has a lot to prove in this game, as the Chargers are projected to potentially have the best record in the NFL this year. The Saints would love nothing more than to both get the passing game going and to make a statement to one of the best teams that the AFC has to offer as it continues its Super Bowl XLIV defense.

Prediction: Saints 27 – Chargers 16

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August 25th, 2010 By Andrew "Mr. Multi-Task" Ryan - Cappersinfo Contributor

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NFL preseason betting action continues with the start of the third week of play on Thursday night, as the Green Bay Packers look to prove that they belong in the same discussion with the defending AFC champions, the Indianapolis Colts.

Indianapolis Colts @ Green Bay Packers (-3.5)
Thursday, August 26th
8:00 ET, Lambeau Field, Green Bay, WI

Colts Notes: It feels as though this is the only preseason game annually that the Colts have a good chance of winning. It has been fairly clear all preseason long that Indianapolis could once again really care less whether or not it wins its preseason games, as demonstrated by the fact that it has five INTs thrown this season and has played incredibly sloppy ball offensively. QB Peyton Manning is expected to play at least a quarter and half and potentially into the second half as well, as this is his one legitimate tune up game for the regular season. It's been a fairly ho hum regular season for the future Hall of Fame signal caller, as he has completed 16-of-25 passes for 182 yards with a TD and an INT in limited action. Expect to hear a lot of the name of WR Anthony Gonzalez this week. Manning is going to want to get one of his safety blankets in top form before the start of the regular season, as the former Ohio State Buckeye missed virtually the entire 2009 campaign. The real reason that Indianapolis is 0-2 both SU and ATS though is its defense. Allowing 35.5 points per game is inexcusable, especially in the preseason. The lowly Buffalo Bills made a mockery out of the defense for the Colts the entire game last week, perhaps showing the lack of rest from playing just four days after a 37-17 beat down at the hands of the San Francisco 49ers.

Packers Notes: The worst defense in the preseason in the league is going to get a huge test from the second ranked offense in the preseason. Green Bay is averaging 380.5 yards per game (2nd) and 25.5 points per game (6th). It ranks fifth in both passing yards per game (240.5) and rushing yards per game (140.0), and is primed to do plenty of damage. After picking apart both the Cleveland Browns and Seattle Seahawks, QB Aaron Rodgers has his sights set on Manning and the Colts offense, trying to prove that Green Bay belongs in that top echelon of offensive clubs this year. So far, so good, that's for sure. Rodgers has only thrown four incomplete passes all preseason against three TD passes. His 275 passing yards in less than a full game's worth of work also leaves him amongst the top passers in the entire league to date. Rodgers wouldn't be anywhere without his running game, though. RB Brandon Jackson is coming off of a fantastic game in which he rushed for 80 yards, while both Quinn Porter and Kregg Lumpkin have done plenty of damage as well. Porter is going to be out of action this week with an ankle injury, while Lumpkin's hamstring might keep him out as well. That's going to mean more work for starting RB Ryan Grant, who only has 25 yards on eight carries in the preseason. Green Bay has picked off four passes so far in the preseason and will hope to add to the quarterbacking woes of the Colts.

The Final Word: Even though the Colts should be playing the majority of the first half to really win, Green Bay is going to be doing the exact same thing. Yes, this NFL betting line is insinuating that the Packers are essentially on par with Indianapolis on a neutral field, but that would be if we discounted the fact that they will be favored by at least a field goal in all likelihood in the second half. Would you make Green Bay a pick 'em at home against the Colts? We certainly wouldn't. Back the Pack in Week 3.

Prediction: Packers 31 – Colts 17

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August 22nd, 2010 By Andrew "Mr. Multi-Task" Ryan - Cappersinfo Contributor

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Monday Night Football betting action will head to the Music City, where the Arizona Cardinals and Tennessee Titans will play their second preseason betting duel of the year.

Arizona Cardinals (+3.5) @ Tennessee Titans
Monday, August 23nd
8:30 ET, LP Field, Nashville, TN

Cardinals Notes: Things looked awfully grim for the Cardinals through three quarters of play last week at home against the Houston Texans. They were down 16-0 and really had produced no semblance of an offense and minimal defense. The only thing that kept Arizona in the game was the fact that the red zone defense held Houston out of the end zone the entire night. From that point forward though, the light bulb flicked on and the Cardinals were unstoppable. There probably isn't a legitimate quarterback battle going on right now, as HC Ken Whisenhunt has already declared his man to be QB Matt Leinart. However, the former USC Trojan failed to lead the team to a score on his first attempts of the year. He did go 6-for-7 for 49 yards, but was sacked twice, which ultimately led to his demise with the 'O'. Backup QB Derek Anderson, who came over from the Cleveland Browns in the offseason, went 13-of-22 for 88 yards with a TD and two picks. The man who really looked sharp was third stringer John Skelton, a rookie out of Fordham. Skelton might be playing more this week, as he threw the touchdown pass that proved to make the difference in a 19-16 victory. The rushing attack, which was ranked one of the worst in the conference last year, got off to a poor start in '10, averaging just 3.2 yards per carry against a Houston front that isn't necessarily known for its stellar play against ground games.

Titans Notes: Titans betting aficionados were probably incredibly fortunate to hit the backdoor in a 20-18 defeat last week against the Seattle Seahawks at Qwest Field. The starting offense got off to a good start under the direction of QB Vince Young, as Tennessee found the end zone on its first drive of the game. Young ultimately went 5-of-6 for 78 yards with an INT in his 2010 debut. RB Chris Johnson, who was a 2,000+ yard back last year, only had seven yards on five carries, but he did come up with the lone first quarter TD in the game. The biggest problem the Titans had defensively was trying to stop QB Charlie Whitehurst when he was in the game. Though he is still technically a backup quarterback, Whitehurst looked like a starter against one of the worst pass defenses in the league. He threw for 214 yards and a pair of scores against a Titans 'D' with no answers. It was when Whitehurst left the game that the comeback was on. Trailing 20-7 going into the fourth quarter, Tennessee struck with a field goal and a RB LeGarrette Blount TD run to cut the deficit to two, the final margin of victory. Expect head coach Jeff Fisher to try to get more reps for both QBs Chris Simms and Rusty Smith. Both think they can grab the third roster spot on this team as a signal caller, but odds have it, only one of the two will actually survive final cuts.

The Final Word: The Titans were a bit fortunate last week to hit the backdoor, but Arizona was just as lucky to claim a victory. Neither one of these offenses scare us that much once the starters leave the game, and we tend to believe that a low scoring Monday Nighter is going to be the end result. This one could ultimately go either way, but we'll go with the hosts in a close, low scoring NFL preseason betting encounter.

Prediction: Titans 16 – Cardinals 14

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August 22nd, 2010 By Andrew "Mr. Multi-Task" Ryan - Cappersinfo Contributor

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After a tumultuous offseason, the Minnesota Vikings have their starting quarterback situation worked out. The ageless wonder, QB Brett Favre, is going to be leading the team onto the field in an NFL preseason betting affair against the San Francisco 49ers.

Minnesota Vikings @ San Francisco 49ers (-3)
Sunday, August 22nd
8:00 ET, Monster Park, San Francisco, CA

Vikings Notes: Where else could we start than with return of No. 4? Favre ended all of the controversy about his return to the Vikings this week when he left the small town life from his ranch in Mississippi and headed up to Minneapolis to rejoin his teammates in the second week of the preseason. Even though he has been away from the game since the NFC Championship Game, Favre is expected to start on Sunday night. His role should be limited, as head coach Brad Childress expects him to take either approximately ten snaps or run two drives. Favre should be reunited with RB Adrian Peterson, who sat out last week's win against the St. Louis Rams. Instead, the man that was sparkling was QB Sage Rosenfels, who suddenly went from battling for the starting QB job to battling to keep his position on the team. Rosenfels completed 23-of-34 passes for 310 yards and three TDs without throwing a pick. Without a doubt, the former Houston Texan was the most impressive QB that the Vikes had in the 28-7 victory. QB Tarvaris Jackson and QB Joe Webb only combined to throw ten passes. Webb threw for a TD and ran for 24 yards on three carries. The defense for Minnesota was the most impressive of any unit in the first week of the preseason, as it held the Rams to just 150 total yards. The only score came via a special teams gaffe. The test should get much more difficult this week, though.

49ers Notes: The 49ers put up the second most points of the preseason in their 37-17 win over the Indianapolis Colts last weekend. However, head coach Mike Singletary has to be a bit concerned with his starting offense. Though the offensive line gave QB Alex Smith plenty of time to throw the ball, the former No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft only went 3-of-9 for 37 yards with an INT in limited action. None of the major receiving options for San Fran got in on the act at all, some due to being held out of the lineup, others of which were just ineffective thanks to Smith. However, the good news for Singletary is that his reserves played fantastic football during the final three quarters in spite of the fact that they were given a 10-0 deficit to try to overcome after one quarter of play. QBs David Carr and Nate Davis both performed admirably, combining to go 14-of-17 for 182 yards. Carr also threw a touchdown pass. The focus last week was on the running game though, and that should be a trend that continues this week for the Niners in their home opener. Running back Anthony Dixon, the team's sixth round draft pick out of Mississippi State last season, rushed the ball 21 times for 103 yards and a TD in his professional debut. Dixon is part of a trio of backs trying to replace the suddenly retired Glen Coffee to be starting RB Frank Gore's backup.

The Final Word: However sharp can Favre really be in this game? Asking for No. 4 to lead the starters on a touchdown drive in this one is going to be difficult, especially considering the fact that there is some controversy going on between him and Childress. We tend to believe that the united 49ers are going to put a better product on the field, particularly considering the fact that this is the preseason, and the end result is going to be a relatively comfortable two score 'W'.

Prediction: 49ers 20 – Vikings 10

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August 19th, 2010 By Andrew "Mr. Multi-Task" Ryan - Cappersinfo Contributor

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The Crescent City will get its first look at its defending Super Bowl champions this season when they debut at the Superdome, as the New Orleans Saints play the Houston Texans.

Houston Texans @ New Orleans Saints (+1)
Saturday, August 21st
8:00 ET, Louisiana Superdome, New Orleans, LA

Texans Notes: Things appear to be set for the passing game for the Texans in 2010. Perhaps there was never really much of a doubt after they finished with the top rated passing unit in the league last year. QB Matt Schaub came out of the blocks and completed five of his six passes against the Arizona Cardinals, including a 44 yard touchdown strike to WR Andre Johnson. Johnson, who is significantly happier now that he has a new contract, had three catches for 59 yards and that touchdown in the opening quarter. The defense looked sharp as well, as DE Mario Williams picked up two sacks as a part of an effort in which the 'D' was pitching a shutout for three quarters. However, there wasn't much else to be happy about. RB Ben Tate suffered a potentially serious ankle injury after just two carries, which could put his 2010 season in danger. Between Tate's injury and the fumbling problems of Steve Slaton which reared their ugly head once again last week, HC Gary Kubiak is running out of rushing options. Expect to see more out of RB Arian Foster after his strong ending to the 2009 season and could be in line for a big year this season in the Lone Star State. On the injury front, both LB Xavier Adibi and WR/KR Trindon Holliday are questionable. Holliday had a decent debut for Houston, returning four kicks for 86 yards in his professional debut. The Texans blew their 16-0 lead through three quarters by allowing 19 unanswered in the fourth.

Saints Notes: You don't normally end up getting revved up for a preseason game, but this could be a big exception this week for the Saints. They aren't exactly hanging their banners for their Super Bowl triumph quite yet, but to come home for the first time after the city's first championship has to be exhilarating, especially for the first teamers. QB Drew Brees got his campaign this year off to a good start, as he completed nine of his 13 passes for 55 yards in limited action in a 27-24 defeat at the New England Patriots. Things for backup QBs Patrick Ramsey and Chase Daniel didn't go as well, but both were able to put points on the board. RB Reggie Bush notched the first score of the season on a two yard touchdown run in the second quarter. However, that was the only New Orleans score on a 24-7 run by the Pats that opened the game up. Still, the backups were good enough to bring the team back to a 24-24 tie with right around two minutes to play. A field goal with less than a minute left sent the Saints to defeat, though. New Orleans was outgained 329-305 in the game, but the offensive line looked okay, giving up just one sack. The defensive line picked up a pair of sacks, but the 'D' as a whole failed to force a turnover. For a defense that thrived on taking chances and creating turnovers last season, seeing a goose egg on the board in that department, even if in the preseason, is unacceptable.

The Final Word: There is just going to be too much riding in this one for the Saints to be beaten. There is no reason for them to be underdogs in this game, even if the defense does end up looking shoddy at best. Expect Brees and the offense to stay on the field just a tad longer than most starters would at this juncture of the season, as the city of New Orleans would love to open up with a 'W' by the Bayou. Expect the fans clad in black and gold to see just that with a comfortable NFL preseason betting triumph.

Prediction: Saints 27 – Texans 14

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