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February 7th, 2012 By Andrew "Mr. Multi-Task" Ryan - Cappersinfo Contributor

NFL Power Ratings

Our staff has developed NFL football power ratings with up to date rankings and how we as handicappers see these teams. We will list our NFL team rankings on a week by week basis and as much as possible. You can check this page for up to date NFL power ratings from Cappersinfo Sports Handicapping. Thanks for visiting and don't forget to check out all the free sports picks in the forums and free picks monitor, other sports betting information, and NFL Football predictions for sports handicappers!

Cappersinfo Current NFL Power Rankings
(After Super Bowl)

1: New York Giants (9-7) – There’s just no way that we can leave the champs outside of the top spot of our final NFL power rankings, and we know that QB Eli Manning and the gang are going to be back with vengeance again next year. This is a very talented side that clicked at the right time, and now, the G-Men have two titles over their last four seasons to show for their work.

2: Green Bay Packers (15-1) – With all due respect to the Patriots, the Packers were clearly the best team in the league during the whole regular season, and there is a reason that they have opened up as the favorites on the odds to win the 2013 Super Bowl as well. QB Aaron Rodgers won the league’s MVP award going away this season, and he might be poised for another huge year next year. Just imagine how good this team is going to be if the defense and running game start to get going…

3: Baltimore Ravens (12-4) – History might have been a lot different had WR Lee Evans caught that pass in the end zone at the end of the AFC Championship Game or had K Billy Cundiff not shanked that short field goal. As it is, Baltimore remains the team that keeps coming up “just short” of its goals. Next year might be the end for LB Ray Lewis and S Ed Reed, and they want to go out as winners. This is still the most talented side in the AFC right now.

4: New Orleans Saints (13-3) – The Saints were knocked out of the playoffs thanks to their defense for the second straight year. If they can just avoid these road games against NFC West foes, they would probably be in a lot better shape. Still, it is impossible to talk about New Orleans without mentioning just how remarkable of a year QB Drew Brees had. Though he didn’t win the MVP award, he definitely had one of the best years a quarterback has ever had.

5: New England Patriots (13-3) – QB Tom Brady just hasn’t played all that well in the playoffs since the not-so-perfect 18-1 season, and New England’s window of opportunity might be starting to close. The team showed its flaws all year defensively, and with just that one suspect win over the Ravens in the AFC Championship Game as the only victory against a team that finished the year above .500, there are real questions for the Pats to answer going into the offseason.

6: Houston Texans (10-6) – The Texans won their first playoff game in franchise history this year, and they proved that they are one of the elite teams in the league by nearly pulling the upset in Baltimore the very next week. This defensive front seven is amazing, and if the offense can just stay healthy next season, this might be the team that ultimately ends up being favored to come out of the AFC.

7: San Francisco 49ers (13-3) – Head Coach Jim Harbaugh’s first season in the Bay Area has to be considered a success, especially knowing that he had his Niners right on the verge of the Super Bowl. There are flaws for sure that need to be worked out, but if QB Alex Smith takes care of the football, the rest of the chips are going to consistently fall into place. Thirteen wins next season might be a lofty goal to shoot for, but this is surely a Super Bowl contender and the only one of its kind in the NFC West.

8: Pittsburgh Steelers (12-4) – The Steelers looked like they got really old, really quickly over the course of the last few weeks of the year. Sure, they battled injuries, but they are also battling Father Time right now. S Troy Polamalu isn’t getting any younger, and neither are the linebackers. The offensive line is in shambles as well. There are a lot of holes to fix on this team, though firing OC Bruce Arians might ultimately help.

9: Detroit Lions (10-6) – The defense isn’t there yet for the Lions, but the offense sure as heck is doing a great job. The team didn’t survive its trip to the Bayou in the first round of the playoffs, but Detroit represented itself well. A few more pieces to surround DT Ndamukong Suh and a check on the team’s attitude and discipline could have the Lions as Super Bowl contenders very soon.

10: Atlanta Falcons (10-6) – The Falcons were a better team than their record suggests this year. The combo of WRs Roddy White and Julio Jones will be fantastic for years to come, especially with QB Matt Ryan throwing the ball all over the field. Still, this is a team that needs to learn to play in the playoffs, as it has been crushed in each of the last three years in its first postseason game.

11: Philadelphia Eagles (8-8) – The Eagles ended up this year at 8-8, which turned out to be good enough to save Head Coach Andy Reid’s job. Philly came on strong at the end of the year and nearly backdoored into the playoffs, and it could be a bad sign for the rest of the NFC East in the year to come.

12: Tennessee Titans (9-7) – We give the Titans all the credit in the world this year for finding a way to finish above .500 in spite of the fact that RB Chris Johnson had an atrocious year and that WR Kenny Britt only played a few quarters all season as well. Tennessee did take advantage of a weak division last year, and it also let QB Jake Locker sit and learn the offense for the most part. The question is whether he is ready to lead the team next year or not.

13: Dallas Cowboys (8-8) – Not being able to beat the Giants turned out to cost the Cowboys a spot in the playoffs. Not all was lost, though. QB Tony Romo had a great year, and WR Dez Bryant proved that he is the real deal. The team also has a bona fide stud at running back with RB DeMarco Murray. DC Rob Ryan still has a lot of work to do with this defense, though.

14: Cincinnati Bengals (9-7) – We have to apologize for the Bengals. They just weren’t all that great this year, and they were no match for a Houston team on its third quarterback in the playoffs. It was still a smashing success of a season though, especially for a team that we thought had the potential to be as brutal as any team in the league.

15: San Diego Chargers (8-8) – Once again, the Chargers had the most talent in the AFC West, and once again, they couldn’t figure out how to win the division. A strong finish saved Head Coach Norv Turner’s job, and we really still don’t know who drew the conclusion that that was a good idea. This team is still going nowhere fast, and its talent is starting to age.

16: Denver Broncos (8-8) – Denver might have won a playoff game this year, but it proved that it didn’t belong against the Patriots in the second round of the postseason in an embarrassing loss. “Tebowmania” is still sweeping the league though, and that means that QB Tim Tebow has to be the starting signal caller at the start of next season. The whole league will have a full offseason to prepare for him though, and we just don’t see how things are going to improve with this offense with him calling the shots.

17: Oakland Raiders (8-8) – Oh, Oakland… Head Coach Hue Jackson was canned after losing out on his chance to get into the playoffs on the final day of the regular season. Once again, Raider Nation is going to have to start over with a new coach. QB Carson Palmer is clearly the quarterback for this team now, and that means trading QB Jason Campbell in all likelihood. That had better happen soon, because Oakland has virtually no draft picks this year.

18: Kansas City Chiefs (7-9) – The Chiefs played some great ball down the stretch of the season, and they were good enough to beat the Packers and Broncos in the final month of the year. That earned Romeo Crennel the full-time job as the team’s coach, and he has his boys playing hard in spite of a lack of talent at this point. Crennel was a bust with the Browns, but so was Bill Belichick all those years ago…

19: Arizona Cardinals (8-8) – Arizona quietly played well down the stretch, and until the second to last week of the season, it had to think that it had a shot at the postseason. Finishing .500 saved Head Coach Ken Whisenhunt this year, but there is still a major quarterback situation that needs to be figured out and figured out in a hurry.

20: New York Jets (8-8) – The locker room in the Big Apple can’t be a fun place to be right now. Not only do the Jets have to watch another Giants Super Bowl banner go up next year, but they are going to have to figure out how to unite a roster that has clearly split over the QB Mark Sanchez problem. Sanchez is just going the wrong direction right now, and at the end of the year, New York looked like an atrocity, not a playoff team.

21: Seattle Seahawks (7-9) – Seattle was another one of these teams that came on down the stretch. RB Marshawn Lynch was a pleasant surprise for most of the year, and a much maligned defense with seemingly a zillion holes played well at times. There is definitely something to work with here in the Apple State.

22: Chicago Bears (8-8) – And why does Head Coach Lovie Smith still have a job? We are still asking that question even though we know that he had the Bears in the NFC Championship Game at home two years ago. Chicago was a disaster after QB Jay Cutler was injured, and the end result was a collapse down the stretch that saw the team take a two-game lead and turn it into a two-game deficit in the push for the playoffs in the last six weeks of the year.

23: Miami Dolphins (6-10) – If you want to talk about a team that could be scary next year, this is it. The Fins played well in the second half of the season, and they could be ready to throw a lot of money at QB Peyton Manning if the Colts do let him go. If that’s the case, Miami certainly has the man that it can build around with its new stadium, and matters could really be in good shape in South Beach in a division that is clearly weak.

24: Carolina Panthers (6-10) – QB Cam Newton had one of the best years that a rookie quarterback has ever had, and he is clearly the leader for this team into the next era. Carolina is still light years behind New Orleans, but running down the Falcons next year is a distinct possibility. The Panthers still need a lot of defenders, though.

25: Buffalo Bills (6-10) – This is an ugly spot for Buffalo to be in. The team had a mediocre record last year, and it just committed a ton of money to QB Ryan Fitzpatrick to be the face of the franchise. Oops. Now, the Bills are strapped for cash and they don’t have the draft pick, at least this year anyway, to improve immediately. It could be a long season for the Bills in 2012.

26: Cleveland Browns (4-12) – The Browns were bad down the stretch, but so were all of these others teams that we are going to be discussing from here on out. QB Colt McCoy digressed, but in fairness, he just doesn’t have a target that he can throw the ball to down the field all that often and it is killing his growth. GM Mike Holmgren just has to go out and find a big time receiver this year.

27: Washington Redskins (5-11) – Hey, at least the Redskins can say that they took both games from the Giants this year in the NFC East! Too bad that they went just 3-11 against the rest of the NFL and still have Rex Grossman and John Beck as their two quarterbacks… Head Coach Mike Shanahan has to be pulling his hair out at the prospect of these two signal callers.

28: Jacksonville Jaguars (5-11) – RB Maurice Jones-Drew led the league in rushing this year, which is saying something considering the fact that the Jags faced more 9-man boxes than any other team in the league. If QB Blaine Gabbert doesn’t show some development next year, Jacksonville is doomed for another losing season.

29: Minnesota Vikings (3-13) – Once RB Adrian Peterson got hurt, the Vikings’ season was said and done with. The good news is that they are going to once again have a high draft choice to try to give QB Christian Ponder some help. He is clearly the only potential answer that this team has offensively after letting go of QB Donovan McNabb in the middle of the season.

30: Indianapolis Colts (2-14) – The Colts are going to have the top pick in the NFL Draft this year, but once they used QB Dan Orlovsky, they looked like a relatively competent team. Indy has the biggest decision to make that we have seen in years though, and it only has a month left to do it. The Colts need to decide whether to give QB Peyton Manning a mega contract or just take their chances by rebuilding with QB Andrew Luck starting right away next year.

31: Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-12) – Were the Bucs the second to worst team in football last year? Not nearly. However, when you lose 10 straight games to end your season, many of which ended in blowouts, you certainly need some work to be done to improve. Head Coach Greg Schiano has his work cut out for him, especially since he is already having to prove naysayers that he indeed has the ability to coach in the NFL after turning around the Rutgers Scarlet Knights in college.

32: St. Louis Rams (2-14) – QB Sam Bradford is still the future of this franchise, but there are a lot of questions around him. If by chance QB Andrew Luck is on the board, or if QB Robert Griffin III has a great combine, there is going to be a real question as to whether to pull the plug on Bradford or not. Still, once he and QB AJ Feeley went down, the Rams were a wreck. They didn’t even reach 200 points scored this year when only two others teams in the league aside from them scored fewer than 243.

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February 6th, 2012 By Andrew "Mr. Multi-Task" Ryan - Cappersinfo Contributor

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The Super Bowl 47 odds are already out, and today, we are going to take a look at some of the best Superbowl odds on the board and try to find the most value for our early Super Bowl 47 predictions!

Super Bowl Pick #1: Green Bay Packers (+600 at Wager Web Sportsbook): Simply put, the Packers were the best team in football this year, and they might have been one of the best teams that we have seen in the league in quite some time. There is a reason that the oddsmakers had this team at +200 and +300 for virtually the entire season, and we don’t think that we are going to see anything better than this +600 over the course of the entire next 12 months. QB Aaron Rodgers is legit, and he is as good as it gets in this league, and we know that DC Dom Capers isn’t going to let this defense be one of the worst in the NFL once again this year. The Pack will be back, and we would be surprised if they didn’t win at least 13 or 14 games again next season, which should make them the bona fide favorites for the entire year.

Superbowl Pick #2: Houston Texans (+1200 at Wager Web Sportsbook): The Texans have the potential to be really scary next year, especially if DE/LB Mario Williams gets resigned or franchise tagged in the offseason. QB Matt Schaub will be healthy, and hopefully, so too will RB Arian Foster and WR Andre Johnson for the full season. If that turns out to be the case, this might be the best team in the entire NFL. The front seven could include Williams, DE JJ Watt, LB Brooks Reed, LB Connor Barwin, LB DeMeco Ryans, and LB Brian Cushing, and that’s about as good of a unit as you’re going to find in the whole league. We already know that this offense can be frightening when healthy, and the unit put up some great numbers this year in spite of the fact that the team was just never totally whole.

Superbowl 47 Pick #3: Baltimore Ravens (+1400 at Wager Web Sportsbook): This was a weird year in the AFC North. The Steelers seemed to be an aging team that really might not get back in the saddle this coming season, and the Bengals surely won’t be competitive for a playoff spot in all likelihood. That being said, Baltimore still has a fantastic team, and though there are going to be questions about whether QB Joe Flacco can win the big one or not, he did throw the pass that should have won the AFC Championship Game had WR Lee Evans not dropped it on the road at the Patriots. The Ravens really might have been the best team in football last season, and we think that it is awfully generous to give us these types of Super Bowl 47 odds.

Super Bowl 47 Pick #4: San Francisco 49ers (+1800 at Wager Web Sportsbook): Why wouldn’t the 49ers be good again next year? QB Alex Smith probably isn’t going to regress any, and the defense certainly isn’t going to get any less ferocious. It seems as though the oddsmakers have caught on to the growth of the Texans, but they haven’t done so with the Niners quite yet. San Fran is in a division that it should once again dominate, and as it proved last year, it is a great home team with a lot of potential. This was a year in which the 49ers came up just short, but next year might be the year that they can take that next step to reach the Super Bowl.

Superbowl Pick #5: Miami Dolphins (+3500 at Wager Web Sportsbook): At times this year, the Dolphins were truly competitive. We don’t think that the Patriots are truly all that great, and we think that the Jets might be a train wreck. If Miami can find a way to lure QB Peyton Manning, this offense might all of a sudden be truly remarkable, and if that turn out to be the case, we know that the defense is good enough to get the job done. Don’t be shocked if these are the best Super Bowl odds that you are going to find on the Fins this year.

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February 3rd, 2012 By Andrew "Mr. Multi-Task" Ryan - Cappersinfo Contributor

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Thirty other teams wish that they were in the spots of the New York Giants and the New England Patriots, as they are set to battle it out for the Lombardi Trophy for the second time in just four years. These two are set to battle on the NFL betting odds, and here at Cappers Info, we are handicapping the spread on the Super Bowl 46 betting lines.

Super Bowl 46 Matchup: New York Giants vs. New England Patriots
Date: Sunday, February 5th, 6:30 ET
Location: Lucas Oil Field, Indianapolis, IN
Super Bowl 46 Lines: New England -2.5
Over/Under 55
Super Bowl 46 TV Schedule: NBC

On one blush of this game, it seems easy to find plenty of ways to like the Giants. First off, it is clear that they are the team that has gotten the better of this series of late when these two teams have gotten it on. New York was able to beat the Brady Bunch on the road this year at Gillette Stadium, and four years ago, almost to the day, QB Eli Manning and company were able to beat the then 18-0 Patriots in one of the most unexpected upsets in the history of the league.

The two things that really held the Giants back this year were their running game and their pass defense. All of a sudden, those problems are starting to disappear and disappear in a hurry. RBs Brandon Jacobs and Ahmad Bradshaw are finding ways to poke some holes in the opposing defenses that they are facing, and thanks to the tremendous pass rush of DE Jason Pierre-Paul and the rest of his mates in the New York front seven, the DBs don’t have to spend as much time covering receivers, making their play more effective.

The Giants are also clearly playing their best ball right now, just as they did when they won the Super Bowl four years ago. No one really believed that New York was the better team in that game, as it was clear that that 18-1 New England team was clearly one of the best in the history of the league in spite of the fact that it didn’t win the Super Bowl.

And it is true that we have to admit that the Giants seem like a touched team. Plays that you see like the Hail Mary into the end zone in the NFC Divisional Round against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field and some of the ridiculous catches that WR Victor Cruz has made do make it feel a lot like we are going to see Eli Manning to David Tyree v2.0 at some point in this one as well.

Plus, it’s not like New England is playing all that well right now. The Patriots seemed to be very lucky just to be at this point, and the team’s win over the Baltimore Ravens, no matter how lucky it was in the AFC Championship Game, was actually the first game all season long in which they beat a team that finished the year above .500.

The game plan to beat the Patriots seems simple. Pass rushers have to get in the face of Brady, linebackers and safeties need to find ways to stick on the tight ends in the center of the field and in the flats, and on the other side of the ball, the receivers have to take advantage of a weak secondary.

All that being said, that’s why so many pundits think that the Giants are pulling off the “upset” in this one. However, any time that the mass media is suggesting that one side is the proper play to make in a game like this, we immediately run in the other direction. When that side is the underdog that Joe Public seems to be backing, it is really time to head for the hills.

We’ve heard all about how little brother Eli is going to try to win his second Super Bowl in his big brother’s house, but don’t you think that Tom Brady – the Tom Brady that struggled for years against Peyton Manning – is going to want to make a statement as well? New England is a soft team, and we have been the first to admit all season long that we hate this team for just how soft it is. Soft teams don’t usually win the Super Bowl. However, this time around, we are going to back the softness that is the Patriots. We just think that the New York hype has gone too far, and there is absolutely no way that we think that New England should be anything less than 6-7 point favorites in this game. We are only making the percentage play that we think will work out in the end.

Super Bowl 46 Spread Prediction: New England Patriots -2.5

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February 3rd, 2012 By Andrew "Mr. Multi-Task" Ryan - Cappersinfo Contributor
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Today, our NFL expert handicappers take a stab at the Super Bowl 46 MVP odds and try to pick out a few surprises that you might not think of as potential candidates to win the MVP honors. All Super Bowl odds are available at Sportbet Sportsbook! Check out the best Super Bowl picks you’ll find on the internet!

Tom Brady, New England Patriots (+115): We’ll start with the obvious choice. Brady has been here and done that a number of times before, and even if someone like a TE Rob Gronkowski or TE Aaron Hernandez ends up having a big game as well, the nod is probably going to go to the experienced GQ cover boy. We know that Brady is going to have to throw the ball 40 times in this game, and we know that he is going to be going up against a team that has had a much maligned secondary all season long, so we completely understand why the future Hall of Famer is considered almost the odds on Super Bowl MVP odds favorite.

Eli Manning, New York Giants (+175): Again, duh. How appropriate would this story be? Baby Manning goes into the house of big brother Manning, wins his second Super Bowl, one more than big brother, and becomes the MVP of the game. It would be 100% perfection. Manning has been known for his fourth quarter comebacks ever since he was able to shock the Patriots four years ago to win the Super Bowl, and we tend to believe that Eli will at least have the opportunity to do this once again. The first time these two teams met, it was Manning that got the job done in the clutch, and when he really had a chance to have his name called, he stepped up to the plate on the road and knocked off New England. He can do it again, but his Super Bowl MVP odds are awfully short.

Brandon Jacobs, New York Giants (+6600): Jacobs might not even be the better choice of the two New York backs, as he tends to have some problems in short yardage situations even though he is certainly a bigger back than RB Ahmad Bradshaw. Still, Jacobs had 18 carries for 72 yards and a TD when these two teams met the first time around, and historically, New England has struggled against the bigger, stronger running games that tend to hit it right in the heart of the defense. Bradshaw can do it as well, but we aren’t so fond of the 33 to 1 that Bradshaw is to win the MVP award. This 66 to 1 number on Jacobs though, is a totally different story.

Danny Woodhead, New England Patriots (+8000): Just because we never really, truly know what the mastermind, Head Coach Bill Belichick is thinking… These running backs are all not very talented that the Patriots have, but for whatever reason, Belichick tends to put them in situations where they can succeed against certain teams. Woodhead is a longshot to say the least, as he might not ever get a single carry in the game… Or, he could have 25 carries and lead the team to victory… Just on the off chance that Woodhead does find himself busy near the goal line on Sunday though, we think we would be remiss if we didn’t mention him as a possibility to win the Super Bowl MVP award.

Osi Umenyiora, New York Giants (+12500): Umenyiora didn’t play in a ton of games this year, but there were few times that he stepped on the field that he didn’t make an impact. Over the course of the last four weeks, the veteran end has had 5.5 sacks and forced a fumble. Though many just assume that the team’s sack leader, DE Jason Pierre-Paul is the better choice to make if you had to go with a defensive player for the Giants, we’re not all that sure that that is a good assessment. Including the playoffs, Umenyiora has 12.5 sacks and three forced fumbles this year… and he only played in a grand total of 10 games! This is clearly the better option, again, especially since we are talking about a veteran that has already helped one team win a Super Bowl ring.

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February 3rd, 2012 By Andrew "Mr. Multi-Task" Ryan - Cappersinfo Contributor

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And it all comes down to this… There is just one more game to dissect this year in NFL betting action, and here at Cappers Info, we are taking aim at the Super Bowl ‘total’ odds in the clash between the New England Patriots and the New York Giants.

Super Bowl 46 Matchup: New York Giants vs. New England Patriots
Date: Sunday, February 5th, 6:30 ET
Location: Lucas Oil Field, Indianapolis, IN
Super Bowl Lines: New England -2.5
Over/Under 55
Super Bowl 46 TV Schedule: NBC

Sometimes the play that has to be made is the one that seems to be the most obvious. The ‘total’ in the Super Bowl immediately came down just a tad from the open of 56 (56.5 at some locations) due to some sharp bettors that likely remember the last time that these two teams met in the Super Bowl. There was a heck of a lot of defense in that game, and if not for 14 points scored in the final three minutes of the clash, it had the potential to be the lowest scoring Super Bowl ever.

However, these two teams were built a heck of a lot differently. This is the first time that we have had two defenses that have been this bad squaring off against one another. The Giants ranked just No. 27 in the game in total defense, while the Patriots were ranked No. 31. Both of those teams in Super Bowl 42 were able to run the football, and this was before QB Eli Manning was known as a truly elite signal caller. He definitely didn’t have a full playbook like he does now to work with, and though both RBs Brandon Jacobs and Ahmad Bradshaw are capable, neither one is going to do as much in this one as they did in the Super Bowl four years ago in all likelihood.

The Patriots have made a tremendous routine out of putting gobs of points on the board this year. Now, it is true that the games in which they failed to get into the 30s this year came against some of the best defenses in the league, though we also have to admit that these Giants were able to pull off the feat as well. However, look closer at that first game. The score was 0-0 at halftime. Unbelievable! There were still 44 points scored in the second half, and QB Tom Brady still threw for 342 yards and two TDs.

The Giants have played in some hardnosed playoff games this year, but this offense that they are running up against isn’t that of the Atlanta Falcons or the San Francisco 49ers. This is a lot more like the game that featured 57 points against the Green Bay Packers.

As for New England, it has just been business as usual in the playoffs. The team dropped 45 points on the Denver Broncos in its first playoff game this year, and it followed that up by scoring a very respectable 23 on the Baltimore Ravens. Of course, that was the first game that stayed ‘under’ the ‘total’ that the Patriots played since beating the Kansas City Chiefs 34-3 in the first game that QB Matt Cassel was out of the lineup for the Chiefs. In that stretch, the team has scored at least 31 points in all but one of those games.

This time around, we tend to think that there is a sense of desire there for the Brady Bunch. This is an offense that was told all season long that it was too much in a box. There are no deep threats for the unit. That being said, all that Brady and his band of receivers seem to do every single week is score 30 or more points! In the end, that will be the difference. The Patriots, come hell or high water, are going to get their points, and when they do, the Giants are going to have no choice but to keep up. This ‘total’ is just too low. Expect to see a lot more of the second half from the first time these two teams met, and nothing like the first Super Bowl meeting or the first half of the regular season duel this year.

Super Bowl ‘Total’ Prediction: New England/New York Over 55

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February 3rd, 2012 By Andrew "Mr. Multi-Task" Ryan - Cappersinfo Contributor

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The NFL playoffs are about to get underway, as a dozen teams try to reach the Mecca known as Super Bowl 46. However, only one will claim the Lombardi Trophy! Check out our NFL playoff bracket and check out all of our NFL playoff previews for all 11 games left between now and the end of the season!

Current Super Bowl 46 Odds (As Of 1/27/12)

New England Patriots -2.5
New York Giants +2.5


#6 Cincinnati Bengals
(9-7, 8-6-2 ATS)
+4
Sat, January 7th
4:30 ET
#3 Houston Texans
(10-6, 9-5-2 ATS)
38

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Cincinnati @ Houston Final Score: Texans 31 – Bengals 10


#5 Pittsburgh Steelers
(12-4, 7-9 ATS)
-9
Sun, January 8th
4:30 ET
#4 Denver Broncos
(8-8, 7-9 ATS)
33.5

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Pittsburgh @ Denver Final Score: Broncos 29 – Steelers 23


#4 Denver Broncos
(9-8, 8-9 ATS)
+13.5
Sat, January 14th
8:00 ET
#1 New England Patriots
(13-3, 9-7 ATS)
50.5

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Denver @ New England Final Score: Patriots 45 – Broncos 10


#3 Houston Texans
(11-6, 10-5-2 ATS)
+8.5
Sun, January 15th
1:00 ET
#2 Baltimore Ravens
(12-4, 8-7-1 ATS)
38

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Houston @ Baltimore Final Score: Ravens 20 – Texans 13


#2 Baltimore Ravens
(13-4, 8-8-1 ATS)
+7.5
Sun, January 23rd
3:00 ET
#1 New England Patriots
(14-3, 10-7 ATS)
50.5

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Baltimore @ New England Final Score: Patriots 23 – Ravens 20


#1 New England Patriots
(15-3, 10-8 ATS)
-2.5
Sun, February 5th
6:30 ET
#4 New York Giants
(13-6, 11-7-1 ATS)
55

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#4 New York Giants
(12-6, 10-7-1 ATS)
+3
Sun, January 23rd
6:30 ET
#2 San Francisco 49ers
(14-3, 13-3-1 ATS)
45

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New York @ San Francisco Final Score: Giants 20 – 49ers 17


#3 New Orleans Saints
(14-3, 13-4 ATS)
-3.5
Sat January 14th
4:30 ET
#2 San Francisco 49ers
(13-3, 12-3-1 ATS)
47.5

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New Orleans @ San Francisco Final Score: 49ers 36 – Saints 32


#4 New York Giants
(11-6, 9-7-1 ATS)
+9
Sun, January 15th
4:30 ET
#1 Green Bay Packers
(15-1, 11-5 ATS)
51.5

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New York @ Green Bay Final Score: Giants 37 – Packers 20


#5 Atlanta Falcons
(10-6, 7-8-1 ATS)
+3
Sun, January 8th
1:00 ET
#4 New York Giants
(9-7, 8-7-1 ATS)
47.5

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Atlanta @ New York Final Score: Giants 24 – Falcons 2


#6 Detroit Lions
(10-6, 7-7-2 ATS)
+10.5
Sat, January 7th
8:00 ET
#3 New Orleans Saints
(13-3, 12-4 ATS)
59.5

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Detroit @ New Orleans Final Score: Saints 45 – Lions 28

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January 22nd, 2012 By Andrew "Mr. Multi-Task" Ryan - Cappersinfo Contributor

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The San Francisco 49ers and the New York Giants weren’t on the minds of a lot of NFL betting fans as contenders for the Super Bowl, but one of the two are going to be in the biggest game of the year for sure. These two meet for the second time this year, and we are set to make our NFC Championship free picks for the biggest duel of the season for both teams.

Year To Date Record: 61-65 ATS
Upset Record: 19-35, -$765

NFC Championship Matchup: New York Giants @ San Francisco 49ers
Date: Sunday, January 22nd, 6:30 ET
Location: Candlestick Park, San Francisco, CA
NFC Championship Lines: San Francisco -3
Over/Under 45
NFC Championship TV Schedule: FOX

Giants Notes: Oh, the comparisons… It has been awfully trendy to just assume that these Giants are going to be able to pull out the Super Bowl just as they did in 2008 when they beat the “perfect” New England Patriots in one of the most memorable Super Bowls that we have seen in recent years. We do have to admit that the team is playing with the swagger that it had at that point, and that was demonstrated in the huge 37-20 win at Lambeau Field against the Green Bay Packers over the weekend. New York dominated on both sides of the ball, and it did everything that it could to win the game, including tossing a Hail Mary TD pass at the strike of halftime that truly changed the course of the game, and arguably the entire season. QB Eli Manning has proven that he is worthy of being called an elite quarterback, and he did a great job on Sunday to get his team to this point. Sure, he throws too many picks and doesn’t always look the best in the pocket, but Manning just wins games when he has to, and he is right on the verge of his second Super Bowl appearance in his career. He has a great set of receivers to throw to as well with Mario Manningham, Victor Cruz, and Hakeem Nicks, but the key to the offense is going to be getting the ground game going against one of the most stout rush defenses in the league. Remember that the Giants rank dead last in the league in rushing in spite of the fact that both RBs Brandon Jacobs and Ahmad Bradshaw are historically fantastic backs. Defensively, the pass rush has to ramp it up again, as men like DE Jason Pierre-Paul have to figure out how to get into the San Francisco backfield all game long to avoid this becoming a shootout.

49ers Notes: They’re not always pretty in how they do it, but the 49ers just keep finding ways to win games. On Saturday afternoon, they really had their backs against the wall against arguably the best offense in NFL history. Sure, the New Orleans Saints had nearly 500 yards of offense against this team, but San Francisco stood tall and forced five turnovers as well. Those turnovers gave the Niners a bit of a cushion that was held for most of the game, but when the going got tough, QB Alex Smith, much to the surprise of many, was able to get the job done, not just once, but twice. He ran in the go-ahead TD with just over two minutes left to give the 49ers a five-point lead that probably shouldn’t have been coughed up, but even though QB Drew Brees came right back down the field and scored to stretch the lead back out to a field goal, Smith wouldn’t be denied. He came up with two huge pass plays, the latter of which went to TE Vernon Davis in the middle of the end zone for the game-winning score. What he needed was a field goal to tie, but Smith got the full seven points to win the game instead of sending it to overtime or falling short. Perhaps in other years, this situation would have been different for this, a team that has historically struggled. However, this version of the 49ers believes that it is entitled to be playing in this game and is entitled to be playing at home. San Francisco has a mean streak about it that we like. Soft teams don’t win the Super Bowl, and though this clearly isn’t the most talented team in the league, it is definitely the toughest team that the conference has had all season long.

The Final Word: The 49ers won when these two teams met earlier this year in this venue. It was a fantastic game that was swayed on the back of two Manning INTs. Though he was able to survive against the Green Bay defense on Sunday, we just don’t know if Manning can get the job done again. If he starts turning the ball over, the 49ers are bound to capitalize, just as they did against the Saints. It seems very odd to say, but we tend to think that Head Coach Jim Harbaugh, in his first year on the job in the Bay Area, is going to have his team in the big game for all of the marbles in two weeks.

Divisional NFL Pick: San Francisco -3

NFL Football Prediction: San Francisco 30 – New York 23

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January 22nd, 2012 By Andrew "Mr. Multi-Task" Ryan - Cappersinfo Contributor

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QB Tim Tebow and QB Tom Brady meet in a battle of one of the elite signal callers in the game and one of the most criticized ones. It should make for a great battle on the NFL betting lines when the Baltimore Ravens take on the New England Patriots for the second time this year.

Year To Date Record: 61-65 ATS
Upset Record: 19-35, -$765

AFC Championship Matchup: Baltimore Ravens @ New England Patriots
Date: Sunday, January 22nd, 3:00 ET
Location: Gillette Stadium, Foxboro, MA
NFL Divisional Lines: New England -7.5
Over/Under 50.5
AFC Championship TV Schedule: CBS

Ravens Notes: If there is one thing that we are absolutely sure of, it is that the Ravens aren’t going to be intimidating going into this game. They are a team that is tough as nails, and they have already beaten some of the best teams in the league both at home and on the road. Baltimore also survived a brutal test from the Houston Texans on Sunday, as they had to escape with a 20-13 victory. The defense played its heart out and held down the Texans to just 13 points, though the ground attack was successful with RB Arian Foster running the ball. Against the Patriots though, that shouldn’t be all that much of an issue. QB Joe Flacco really didn’t have a fantastic game last week, going just 14-of-27 for 176 yards with two TDs and no picks. The defense forced three turnovers and the special teams had another turnover that turned into 17 first quarter points. The team wasn’t able to really do much of anything else for the rest of the game, but the defense did the rest and guided the team to victory. Keep an eye on how this defense plays, especially if S Ed Reed really turns out to be seriously injured from the last play of the game when he had to get carried off the field by his teammates.

Patriots Notes: It is going to be an interesting week ahead for the Patriots. They are in the position where they are expected to win the AFC, but they have been in this spot before, and for the most part, over the course of the last half decade or so, they have failed. They were beaten by the New York Jets and these Ravens in back to back seasons, and they were handled in the Super Bowl by a New York Giants team that just shouldn’t have truly matched up. Yet they have remained the favorite in the conference quite a bit over the last year or so, and now, they are just one step away from getting back to the Super Bowl for the first time since they were 18-0 in the blustery winter months of 2008. That year, QB Tom Brady was breaking all sorts of offensive records along with WR Randy Moss. This year, it is Brady is getting the job done again, but he has a significantly different helper. TE Rob Gronkowski had 17 TD receptions in the regular season to go with one on the ground, setting all sorts of tight end marks along the way. He had 10 grabs, 144 yards, and an NFL playoff record three TDs against the Baltimore Ravens, without a doubt the best game that a tight end has ever had in the postseason in league history. Meanwhile, Brady was just Brady, throwing for 363 yards and a ho-hum six TDs. Five of those came in the first half, and he ended up breaking records for most TD passes in a game and most in a half in playoff history. It was a season in which he joined the 5,000 yard club in a single year, and though he broke QB Dan Marino’s record with over 5,200 passing yards, he didn’t beat out QB Drew Brees for the league lead. However, Brady can do something that Brees now cannot: Lift the Lombardi Trophy once again. Injuries are going to be worth watching throughout the week. DE Mark Anderson, who led the team with 10 sacks in the regular season, hurt his leg, while TE Aaron Hernandez, who had over 100 total yards of offense in his own right against Baltimore, might have suffered a concussion that could keep him out of the fold.

The Final Word: Soft teams don’t win the Super Bowl. Sometimes they play in the big game, but generally speaking, when they run up against their toughest test, they end up getting smashed. Baltimore is as tough as it could be, and considering the fact that the Patriots haven’t played a team this good this year, and when they did play against a smashmouth type of team, the Pittsburgh Steelers (whom Baltimore beat twice) beat the snot out of them. Don’t be all that surprised if this game gets ugly, and the uglier it gets, the better off the Ravens are.

AFC Championship Pick: Baltimore +7.5

AFC Championship Game Prediction: Baltimore 31 – New England 16

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January 15th, 2012 By Lou Palumbo - Contributor

In Saturday’s Saints/Niners fantastic Playoff match-up, sometime around the mid-third quarter; a quarter that was dominated by defense & was also the lowest scoring quarter of this high scoring affair, an extremely well-respected, star columnist for several prestigious media outlets, Jason Whitlock of Fox Sports (who I have much respect for) made a strange tweet (which he’s probably eating some crow for).

I found this tweet to be somewhat controversial at best (It could be because I watched all 60 minutes of (both games) before determining the overall performance of the players discussed).

Anyway, in this tweet, Whitlock concluded that his tweet was worthy of some responses and he wanted them.

So, I have one. But….

First, The Tweet; Here’s what Whitlock Said….

“Alex Smith is the reason John Elway is reluctant to commit to Tim Tebow. #take10minutesandthinkb4responding”

For you non-tweeters or guys new to social media, the end of the above message (where you see #take10minutesandthinkb4responding) is basically telling is readers to think about the message & basically what it says; to wait 10 minutes to think about your response before sending in your opinion on the subject/topic.

One of my questions to Whitlock is; Why only 10 minutes to think about it? Why not wait 30 or 45 minutes? Hell, why not wait until the game is finished out; or even the entire playoffs?? Was it that you were you just expecting the Saints and Brees to finally get their offense going and take over the game (even though they were losing 20-14 and down the entire game)? But, at the same time, I guess you also didn’t think it was possible for Alex Smith and the 49ers to make some plays in the final 15-20 minutes left of play (as apparently you think Alex Smith is more like Tim Tebow then Drew Brees)?  Silly you.

But, back to the original Tim Tebow / John Elway reluctance comment;

What Whitlock is basically saying is that Elway should be reluctant to commit to Tebow; and he’s using 49ers Quarterback, Alex Smith as the precedent for why it’s a risky move to invest the Broncos future with Tebow as their Quarterback.  He’s using Alex as the worst case scenario for Elway if he commits to Tebow.  

And again, he’s saying this while Alex is in the middle of a playoff game (that he is winning). Did he quickly forget about Alex’s 50-yard TD strike (to Vernon Davis) and his 4-yard TD Pass (on a slant to Mike Crabree) in the first quarter? As others may or may not know, a lot of defense took over in the 3rd quarter and Alex had another stalled drive that settled for an Akers Field goal (followed by twitter comments about the Niners offense not being able to score in the Red Zone). But, it wasn’t just Alex who had stalled drives (Brees had quite a few drives that resulted in 3 and outs in that same quarter).  It’s called FOOTBALL Whitlock….

However, the home divisional playoff team and #2 seed Quarterback, Alex Smith (ala; your “Elway/Tebow horror story” or “worst case scenario”), is still up 20-14 at the end of three quarters.  But, the commentators and you are criticizing the winning team (rather than giving credit to the 49ers defense; who had been giving Drew Brees fits for the entire third quarter). Meanwhile, Whitlock’s tweeting that a 13-3, Division Champion QB, and 90+ QB rating (top 10 in the NFL this regular season), leading in the Divisional Playoff game, is Elway’s biggest fear.

Did I say that I decided to take a little longer then just 10 minutes to think about my response?  Guess what?  I thought about it.  I also determined that I think Elway would be lucky to get Alex Smith in a lot of ways (especially with a consistent coach and offensive coordinator to coach him) with an expedited learning curve….

Anyway…I still held off on my reply to Whitlock, giving him the time that he requested (and a whole lot more) to #thinkbeforeresponding.

Here’s some Smith’s accomplishments this year; where I would want to keep Tebow if I could get this from him (but I don’t think they can);

  • Alex Smith has played 5 playoff teams this regular season (4-1 record) / Tebow played 2 and was blown-out in both and was sacked 11 times
  • Alex Smith has thrown twice as many passes as Tim Tebow has this season and has had 17 TDs / 5 INTs in 16 games (actually 19 TD’s when Whitlock made the comment)
  • Alex has a QB rating over 95, while Tim Tebow has a career QB rating of 75
  • Alex Smith is 13-3 this year and has the same number of game winning drives (against better teams) this season.

I decided to wait for the entire game to play out before voicing his requested response (not that he actually wanted my reply, it as I am sure it was just senseless Twitter banter).

But, I waited to see how it all unfolded before responding; just to see a few things;

To see if Alex would throw some more Quality TD passes; such as the one on the opening possession to Vernon Davis 2.5 minutes in.  I surely don’t have to tell you how Tebow looked 2.5 minutes into his playoff game against the weaker defense (one Whitlock probably called the weakEST defenses in the AFC at one point), nor do I have to tell you how Alex handled adversity in the biggest stage of his career.

Whitlock, on the other hand, didn’t wait; not even another quarter (the crunch time quarter) in one of the games to see what Alex (or even Tebow would do) before referring to Alex Smith as John Elway’s “Worst Nightmare” in committing to Tebow. He just assumed that we are going to continue seeing what we saw from Alex in the 2nd and 3rd quarters or in his past years (where he was working under 7 different offensive coordinators and had shoulder surgery).  

But, yea, your right Jason; Tim Tebow is probably just as talented of a QB, throws as good of a ball, and reads defenses as well as Alex Smith (do you sense the TOTAL sarcasm there??).

After watching that 4th quarter, if Elway knew he could get the Alex Smith today in two (even three) years, he’d sign him to a 3-5 year deal RIGHT NOW. But, Tebow isn’t nearly the NFL ready QB Alex Smith was out of college. That’s clearly obvious today and has been all season.  But again, it’s just useless twitter banter by Whitlock (and Alex made him eat his words)

On that note: here’s what I also have to say about Smith and today’s performance (practical opinions)…
First, the Saints….

The New Orleans defense played well in this game and made it hard on Alex. He was pressured a lot. His receivers also dropped a lot of passes (which killed a lot of drives). Also, Drew Brees made some of his Houdini throws that make him one of the greats of all time (fancy words and vocabulary not needed). But Alex never threw an INT. Brees threw the ball to the 49ers defense twice (who by the way, played better than the Saints defense).

Alex also got it done when it counted…TWICE (Yes, TWICE)

As for his career….You have to remember that he has been in the league for 7 years and Smith has had 5 different head coaches along with something like 8 different offensive coordinators (including Mike Martz who changes EVERYTHING). He’s also had major shoulder surgery (not to mention that he’s had to deal with everyone saying he’s a bust his entire career).  It’s safe to say, he’s no longer a student of the game and as a free agent there are a lot of teams that would want Alex Smith.
But, he proved the Jason Whitlocks of the world wrong; this season and once again today. At this point in his career, he’s seen it all. He’s made clutch throws. He went 13-3 this year with the right coach and the right offense for his abilities. And now…he has also done it on the BIG STAGE (out-playing Drew Brees). He’s only going to get better under Harbaugh (and I guarantee you that he will be back in the playoffs several times). Alex could also use a big physical receiver…which the 49ers have already said they plan on signing this off-season (think Dwane Bowe added to this 49ers offense…with Dalanie Walker back next year).

But, just to sum things up….I am an Alex Smith fan….Why? It’s not for the same reasons people like Tim Tebow (rah rah…look at me)…..

But, because….Alex is the first guy they point at when his team loses, but he’s the last guy who gets the credit when they win. Does that bother him? No, it doesn’t. Because he’s a stand up guy and he has character. He’s a do for others kind of person (see his charities). He’s also winner (as you saw today). His teammates believe in him and naysayers don’t mean squat to him.  What’s not to like?

Alex has also had; not 1…not 2…not 3…not 4…not even five…count ‘em: SIX GAME WINNING DRIVES THIS YEAR….

Oh YEA…He may even win a Superbowl THIS YEAR!

Should I order my #11 Jersey (or should I wait to see what Elway thinks about Tebow’s future with the Broncos)?  How ’bout it Mr. Whitlock?

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January 14th, 2012 By Andrew "Mr. Multi-Task" Ryan - Cappersinfo Contributor

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The Houston Texans survived their first game in the playoffs, but now, they are going to face a significantly tougher task on the NFL playoff odds when they have to go to M&T Bank Stadium to tango with the Baltimore Ravens.

Year To Date Record: 59-63 ATS
Upset Record: 18-35, -$930

Divisional NFL Matchup: Houston Texans @ Baltimore Ravens
Date: Sunday, January 15th, 1:00 ET
Location: M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, MD
NFL Divisional Lines: Baltimore -9
Over/Under 38
Divisional NFL TV Schedule: CBS

Texans Notes: It wasn’t the prettiest win of all, but the Texans got the job done last week against the Bengals. They really had everything going in the victory, as the offense did its job and made some big plays, the defense came up with the play that changed the game, and the special teams really didn’t make a mistake. We were really impressed at the restraint shown by Houston after the game was over, as the team really celebrated a lot like it had been there already. There was no Gatorade bath for Head Coach Gary Kubiak either. It is clearly a sign that there is a lot more to do, and the Texans aren’t content with just saying that they finished this year with their first playoff berth and first playoff win in team history. Up next is its first win on the road in the playoffs in team history, and that is a significantly tougher challenge. QB TJ Yates didn’t make the big time mistake against Cincinnati last week, and he has to play a relatively perfect game to avoid getting wrecked by this Baltimore defense. He has to make some plays down the field, just as he did in what probably amounted to be the clinching TD pass to WR Andre Johnson. RB Arian Foster had over 150 yards on the ground, and he and RB Ben Tate combined for nearly 200 yards in total. The young defense didn’t allow a score in the final 27 minutes of the game, and after an opening TD drive, it didn’t allow the Bengals in the end zone. Rookie DE JJ Watt did score a TD just before halftime on an awesome INT return for a TD, and if he and the rest of his front seven mates can play like that on Sunday, Houston does have a shot.

Ravens Notes: Can you believe that of all of the playoff games that QB Joe Flacco has started and won, that this is the first time that he is going to be playing at home? This is a totally new experience for the Ravens, who really haven’t been expected to win in the AFC playoffs in quite some time, maybe even ever. This is going to be a game that supposedly comes against the worst team left in the playoffs (certainly in the AFC), and it is one that shouldn’t be close. Granted, the first time around this year, that was the case. QB Matt Schaub and the Houston offense were stymied all day long, and the defense had no answers for RB Ray Rice. Rice, who had 2,068 yards and a total of 15 TDs on the season, had a huge game with 161 total yards against Houston the first time around. He has the potential to be a beast again in this one, and if he is, look out! It could get ugly. WR Anquan Boldin should be back in the lineup after missing a few games with a knee injury, and the bye week really helped him out. The Ravens went 6-0 this year against playoff teams, and that is a number that we just can’t ignore.

The Final Word: The Ravens are legit. There is absolutely no doubt about that. It is going to take an absolutely perfect game for the Texans to win this one. With Schaub calling the shots and a healthy Johnson back in the fold, we could have seen Houston winning this game. We’ll take the Texans and the points, but in the end, we tend to think that the playoff experience for the Ravens will leave Houston at least one more year away from the Super Bowl.

Divisional NFL Pick: Houston +9

NFL Football Prediction: Baltimore 27 – Houston 20

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