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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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August 18th, 2010 By Andrew "Mr. Multi-Task" Ryan - Cappersinfo Contributor

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Teams that left a lot of possible points on the board last week will aim for their second NFL preseason betting victory of the season when the Philadelphia Eagles collide with the Cincinnati Bengals.

Philadelphia Eagles (+3) @ Cincinnati Bengals
Friday, August 20th
8:00 ET, Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati, OH

Eagles Notes: The good news for the Eagles is that they picked up seven offensive scoring drives in last week's win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. The bad news is that five of those seven scoring drives were only worth three points. More good news: The team won the game. The bad news? A 28-27 final wasn't good enough to beat the NFL preseason betting lines. However, there was clearly more good than bad going on for HC Andy Reid to digest. The response for his new starting QB Kevin Kolb was a positive one, as he ended up going 6-for-11 for 95 yards, leading the Eagles on two field goal drives. His backup QB Michael Vick looked about as good as he has since his pre-dog fighting Atlanta Falcons days. Vick went 11-for-17 for 119 yards and rushed for 50 yards and a TD in the 'W'. Even the rushing game looked good, as RB LeSean McCoy racked up 30 yards in limited duty, while reserve RB Martell Mallett went for 60 yards and a score on 15 carries. The problem came defensively, where the Eagles conceded four passes of at least 30 yards. In general, they let backup QB Luke McCown pick them apart, which is a bad sign for a secondary that is already banged up as it is. Apparently, there isn't much in the way of depth either.

Bengals Notes: Typically, the third preseason game is the one where the starters get the most reps for their teams. There is a big question mark whether HC Marvin Lewis will subscribe to this thought or not considering the fact that Cincinnati still has two more exhibitions before the regular season. Lewis allowed Palmer to throw the ball all over the field, as he went 12-of-15 for 105 yards in the Bengals' 33-24 win over the Denver Broncos last week. Newcomer WR Terrell Owens was second on the team in catches with four, though his counterpart WR Chad Ochocinco was rather missing in action with just one catch for four yards. The running attack was what really kept the Bengals going last week. All four running backs on the depth chart ran for at least 30 yards, and each toted the rock at least eight times. Needless to say, Cincinnati dominated time of possession, winning that battle by nearly a 2:1 margin. The Bengals ended the day with 409 total yards of offense, 191 of which came on the ground. Denver had to punt the ball six times and turned it over three times in its defeat. The Bengals are now 1-1 SU and ATS on the preseason after arguably their first even remotely impressive game since last December.

The Final Word: In our eyes, this game is a total tossup. Vick and Kolb should be playing the majority of the game for the Eagles, and in spite of the fact that Palmer might play a little bit more than he did last week, we don't feel as though there is that much of a drop off from the second teamers for the Eagles and the first teamers for the Bengals. Yes, home field advantage scares us just a tad, but the bottom line is that Philadelphia has just as good of a chance to win this game if it wants to as the Bengals do. We'll take our chances catching a field goal and predict a close outright victory. This one could clearly go either way, though.

Prediction: Eagles 21 – Bengals 20

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August 18th, 2010 By Andrew "Mr. Multi-Task" Ryan - Cappersinfo Contributor

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Two of the powers in the National Football League duke it out in an intra conference NFL preseason betting affair between the Atlanta Falcons and the New England Patriots.

New England Patriots @ Atlanta Falcons (-2.5)
Thursday, August 19th
8:00 ET, Georgia Dome, Atlanta, GA

Patriots Notes: QB Tom Brady is going to be the most watched man for New England this week if he plays. The leader of the Brady Bunch injured his finger in last weekend's victory over the defending champions, the New Orleans Saints. The injury isn't considered anything to worry about, but Brady might still not get a chance to suit it up, and if he does, it probably won't be for long. The bigger question is going to be who gets the reps at running back. Laurence Maroney might be seeing his time as a starter dwindling down to nothing. BenJarvus Green-Ellis might be taking over sooner than later, as he is proving to run the ball effectively throughout camp and so far in the young preseason. WR Julian Edelman will inevitably be a focal point once again, as he caught six passes for 90 yards last week. Edelman has a great chance to be the second or third wide receiver on this team this year depending on the health of WR Wes Welker. Defensively, a number of things are going to have to change to make HC Bill Belichick happy, as he doesn't want to see his 'D' giving up 24 points (even if a touchdown did come via special teams) during any game, let alone a preseason one.

Falcons Notes: The Falcons are a banged up bunch right now, especially at the wide receiver position. Don't expect to see either Michael Jenkins or Harry Douglas in action for the second straight week. That's going to make things a tad more difficult for QB Matt Ryan and his reserves. Last week in a 20-10 win over the Kansas City Chiefs at home, Atlanta only mustered a total of 244 yards. Reserve RB Jerious Norwood didn't play and might not again this week. That's going to put more pressure on players like Jason Snelling, who ran last week 11 times for just 24 yards to pick up the slack. The Falcons defense put forth a solid effort though, holding KC to just 273 yards, just 143 of which were through the air. The only touchdown the team gave up was with 0:18 left in the game on a Tyler Palko rush. The Falcons picked off two passes, which was a huge bone of contention last year. Atlanta had one of the worst secondaries in the NFL last year, but things are already off to a good start this season.

The Final Word: Why the Falcons aren't favored by more than a field goal is beyond us. The Patriots, especially if Brady doesn't play, aren't anything special. The Falcons are clearly playing like a team on a mission right now on defense, so we don't see much coming in the way of scoring for the visitors. If the offense for the men in black and red can produce a couple TDs and a couple FGs, they should be just fine. Back Atlanta on Thursday night.

Prediction: Falcons 20 – New England 9

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