.....continue Week 2

New York Giants (1-0) vs. St. Louis Rams (0-1)

NFL Betting Line: NYG -8.5 (41.5)

The defending champs can move the ball any which way, and their defense is better than we expected. The Giants may not need a solid defense for now if their offense can continue to wear down defenses. “This is a huge spread though!!!” Oh really? Did you see St. Louis last weekend? Right.
NFL FREE PICK: NYG -8.5 (OVER)
Results: WIN, WIN

Buffalo Bills (1-0) vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (0-1)

NFL Betting Line: Jax -5.5 (37)

My favorite game of the week once again stars the Buffalo Bills! Buffalo may be the best all-round team, when you factor that their special teams unit accounted for 22 of 34 points last weekend. Their front seven is fast enough to shut down a Jacksonville running game, and their offense is efficient enough to score if necessary. Don’t fall asleep on Buffalo again this year!
NFL FREE PICK: BUFFALO +5.5 (UNDER)
Results: WIN, WIN

AFTERNOON GAMES

Atlanta Falcons (1-0) vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (0-1)

NFL Betting Line: Tampa -8 (38)

Michael who? The Falcons literally ran Detroit out of the building last weekend, compiling an astonishing 318 yards on the ground with a 220 yard, two touchdown performance from Michael Turner. With Matt Ryan completing 9-of-13 for 161 yards and a score, I’d say that this team has a good shot at surprising…if their defense wasn’t so horrific.

The Bucs lack any big play ability, but I’d say a lot of that had to do with Galloway and Garcia’s rust. The defense will not be surprised by Burner and Ryan this week, and I say the rookie quarterback puts his team in serious jeopardy as he tries to throw an a pick-happy secondary in Tampa. The Bucs are still 10-5 ATS in their last 15 games against Atlanta.

NFL FREE PICK: ATLANTA +8 (OVER)
Results: LOST, LOST

San Francisco 49ers (0-1) vs. Seattle Seahawks (0-1)

NFL Betting Line: Seattle -7 (38)

Seattle can’t throw or run, and they apparently can’t play defense either. A lot is left to be desired in San Francisco, but getting points against a horrific team will suit their betting backers quite nicely. The Niners get back on track by rewarding their betting faithful this weekend.

NFL FREE PICK: SAN FRANCISCO +7 (UNDER)
Results: WIN, LOST

New England Patriots (1-0) vs. New York Jets (1-0)

NFL Betting Line: NYJ -1.5 (37)

Though I believe that Matt Cassell is better than anyone expects, I also feel the Jets are as good as everyone estimates them to be. Brett Favre will lead an amped Jets team to give the Patriots their first regular season loss in over a year. This will begin to even a 10-1 SU record that the Pats hold over their hated, rival Jets.

NFL FREE PICK: NYJ -1.5 (OVER)
Results: LOST, LOST

Baltimore Ravens (1-0) vs. Houston Texans (1-0)

NFL Betting Line: Houston -4.5 (37.5)

Baltimore had fun beating up the Bengals last weekend, but are still 4-14 ATS in their last 18 games. Without a fully healthy Willis McGahee, and a rookie quarterback on the road, I say Houston wins this game outright.

They ran in to a juggernaut last weekend in Pittsburgh. They return to form and continue their 4-1 ATS record at home.

NFL FREE PICK: HOUSTON -4.5 (UNDER) - MOVED DUE TO HURRICANE IKE.
Results: MOVED

Miami Dolphins (0-1) vs. Arizona Cardinals (1-0)

NFL Betting line: Arizona -6.5 (39)

The Dolphins were largely able to pick apart the Jets last weekend because Chad Pennington knew that defense inside and out. He doesn’t have the same advantage against the Cardinals, who have massive big play potential and a savvy coaching staff that makes this an easy pick.

NFL FREE PICK: MIAMI +6.5 (UNDER)
Results: LOST, LOST

San Diego Chargers (1-0) Denver Broncos (1-0)

NFL Betting Line: an Diego -1.5 (45.5)

Betting against the Broncos at home, with a returning Brandon Marshall is simply dumb. The Chargers are a great team, I have no doubt about that. But the Broncos have a nasty habit of fooling people (like me) especially when they play at home. Don’t bet against the Broncos unless they’re on the road for now.

The Chargers can move the chains, score at will, but they have a lot to prove after losing in the opener against an abysmal squad like Carolina.

NFL FREE PICK: DENVER +1.5 (OVER)
Results: WIN, WIN

UNDER THE LIGHTS

Pittsburgh Steelers (1-0) vs. Cleveland Browns (0-1)

NFL Betting Line: Pittsburgh -6 (44.5)

The Browns fell back to Earth the hardest way possible – by getting trounced by the Dallas Cowboys. The Steelers are virtually the same team, posing a serious ground assault complimented by a consistent and dangerous aerial attack. Bet on Pittsburgh’s defense to shut down a squandering Cleveland offense as the Browns get off to a bad start and let their betting faithful down.

NFL FREE PICK: PITTSBURGH -6 (OVER)
Results: LOST, LOST

MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL

Philadelphia Eagles (1-0) vs. Dallas Cowboys (1-0)

NFL Betting Line: Dallas -7 (47)

Don’t be fooled, Eagles bettors. Philadelphia can throw with Donavan McNabb playing at his absolute best, but we all know McNabb can’t keep up that pace. The Cowboys will be out to silence any critics that believe that Philadelphia has a legitimate shot at their crown.

The Cowboys are the best team in football, now that Brady is gone and the Chargers have lost Merrimen. Don’t get suckered in to thinking their big play secondary will fall flat against McNabb this weekend. It ain’t happening.

NFL FREE PICK: DALLAS -7 (OVER)
Results: LOST, WIN

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