Atlanta Falcons vs Arizona Cardinals
Sunday, September 19th, 2010 18:00
US Sports - NFL
Pick: Atlanta (-6.5)
Stake: 10/10 Odds: 1.93
Bookmaker: Pinnacle
Atlanta Falcons
* The Falcons have left much to be desired in the first week with the defeat before a defalcated Steelers. All pointed to the team from Atlanta as a favorite to win the NFC South, but after this first week of games, fall some doubts about the potential of this franchise. As expected, the Falcons will rely more on Matt Ryan this year, giving him more opportunities to shoot the ball. We could see that even in Pittsburgh, where Ryan threw 44 times completing just 27 of the passes attempted. I think the Falcons are a team drawn first to the rush and then to pass, despite last season were only 11 in rushing attempts. The running game is led by Michael Turner who is one of the best tailbacks in the league. It is expected that even if not reaching the 377 carries he had in 2008, which in 2010 can reach 300 if you stay physically fit. It was not particularly effective in the first game with 19 attempts and won only 42 yards but still should not be reason not to trust more in Turner, the passing game is faltering. Roddy White is one of the most unappreciated receiver in the league but in the last three seasons has always had solid season, when up from 1100 yards. Against the Steelers, despite having 111 yards, White could not be seriously effective, in particular, not getting a touchdown. Was the victim of his quarterback who looked like he had eyes only for White, forcing many of the releases, when that was not the best option. Michael Jenkins was injured and no one knows how far you can play this week. If we confirm the absence of Jenkins, Harry Douglas will. It is recognized some potential in Douglas, I think, will have more capacity until Jenkins. The question is whether physically endure. Who hardly saw the first game was that Tony Gonzalez caught only two balls during the entire game. The level of defense the Falcons have the return of Jamaal Anderson on DL supported by sophomore Peria Jerry and the demonic pass-rusher John Abraham, who recorded a sack against the Steelers, and Kroy Biermann. The line will be greatly rookie linebackers Sean Weatherspoon who will be paired with "tackling machine" Curtis Lofton that ended last season with 133 in the first game and already has 11, including a sack. Weatherspoon and Lofton should form a good partnership in the years ahead. On the weak side acts Mike Peterson, responsible for an interception to Dennis Dixon. The weakness of this team is the secondary despite the inclusion of dunt Robinson, who is injured but will play against the Cardinals.
Arizona Cardinals
* Unlike the Falcons, the Cardinals began the season with a victory suffered, facing the Rams. Was entrusted by coach Whisenhunt, the task team leader to QB Derek Anderson. He has been given several chances to show its worth and this is another one. The ratio of Anderson in terms of touchdowns-interceptions is 47-45, which gives good to see how inconsistent it might be. It is indeed hallmarks of Anderson that either makes a perfect pass as soon after can not find a player completely isolated in the endzone. It does not need weapons to be successful. Larry Fitzgerald will see their numbers decrease drastically, I could see the game against the Rams. Anderson tried for 15 times your pass to Fitzgerald but only three of them were successful. Anquan Boldin is to replace Steve Breaston who ended up doing a magnificent game with 7 Receptions, 132 yards, he lacked the touchdown. As a 3rd option is still young Early Doucet who shone last year in the playoffs. Doucet is questionable after the injury suffered against the Rams. Cardinals were expected to opt more for the running game but their star-Beanie Wells was unable to play and participation in the game against the Falcons is a game-time decision-. Nevertheless, the Cardinals managed to make a drive of 76 yards, resulting in a touchdown, where the 5 shots were all rush. Tim Hightower stood out positively but also in the negative as did two fumbles at critical times of the game. To complete the attack, Alan Faneca was a big acquisition and its main role is to run blocking, which I could see making as few. The level of defense, the 3-4 Cardinals are led by rising star, Calais Campbell (who managed one sack against the Rams) and the Pro Bowler Darnell Dockett, who despite not getting the sack ended up with six tackles. The problems of the Cardinals are in the middle of the line where the linebackers Paris Lenon ILB's and rookie Daryl Washington do not seem to be big playmakers. Despite the great DL, the Cardinals will feel immensely lack of Karlos Dansby. In the secondary, Greg Toler going to pair with Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie giving the team a pair of formidable cornerbacks. Kerry Rhodes is a good substitute for Antrel Rolle and already began to show work in the first week. He and Adrian Wilson combined for three interceptions to rookie Sam Bradford.
* The game itself between both teams, it is expected a victory by the Falcons. The team from Atlanta is required to win after an unexpected defeat in Pittsburgh. In addition, the expectations surrounding this team are too high and they will have to prove why. As I said above, Matt Ryan has forced many passes to Roddy White, but with the Steelers has not resulted, mainly because of defensive Overall the Steelers are able to be the best defense in the NFL, is expected to result in front of the Cardinals. If Tony Gonzalez Ryan get involved then the Cardinals will have serious difficulties. Cited were difficulties in terms of the Falcons secondary, which will not be overexposed, I think, because Derek Anderson will not be able to make it happen. The Cardinals running game will only be effective if Beanie Wells-play, and even then, the question in what form will return the leading rusher of Cards. It should be pointed out that Michael Turner in the last 13 home games has been devastating with 18 touchdowns and 1331 yards. If Bradford managed 253 yards and a touchdown - not counting the interceptions - Matt Ryan, with a cast of more quality, should be able to do better than the rookie in his first game in the NFL. It will be quite complicated for a game where the Cardinals will probably depend strongly on your DL and their secondary in order to win the game. As for the Falcons, have to be incisive in the mid / short-routes to take advantage of the difficulties that the Cardinals have in their line of linebackers. Tour the facts, my pick is rather obvious.
Sunday, September 19th, 2010 18:00
US Sports - NFL
Pick: Atlanta (-6.5)
Stake: 10/10 Odds: 1.93
Bookmaker: Pinnacle
Atlanta Falcons
* The Falcons have left much to be desired in the first week with the defeat before a defalcated Steelers. All pointed to the team from Atlanta as a favorite to win the NFC South, but after this first week of games, fall some doubts about the potential of this franchise. As expected, the Falcons will rely more on Matt Ryan this year, giving him more opportunities to shoot the ball. We could see that even in Pittsburgh, where Ryan threw 44 times completing just 27 of the passes attempted. I think the Falcons are a team drawn first to the rush and then to pass, despite last season were only 11 in rushing attempts. The running game is led by Michael Turner who is one of the best tailbacks in the league. It is expected that even if not reaching the 377 carries he had in 2008, which in 2010 can reach 300 if you stay physically fit. It was not particularly effective in the first game with 19 attempts and won only 42 yards but still should not be reason not to trust more in Turner, the passing game is faltering. Roddy White is one of the most unappreciated receiver in the league but in the last three seasons has always had solid season, when up from 1100 yards. Against the Steelers, despite having 111 yards, White could not be seriously effective, in particular, not getting a touchdown. Was the victim of his quarterback who looked like he had eyes only for White, forcing many of the releases, when that was not the best option. Michael Jenkins was injured and no one knows how far you can play this week. If we confirm the absence of Jenkins, Harry Douglas will. It is recognized some potential in Douglas, I think, will have more capacity until Jenkins. The question is whether physically endure. Who hardly saw the first game was that Tony Gonzalez caught only two balls during the entire game. The level of defense the Falcons have the return of Jamaal Anderson on DL supported by sophomore Peria Jerry and the demonic pass-rusher John Abraham, who recorded a sack against the Steelers, and Kroy Biermann. The line will be greatly rookie linebackers Sean Weatherspoon who will be paired with "tackling machine" Curtis Lofton that ended last season with 133 in the first game and already has 11, including a sack. Weatherspoon and Lofton should form a good partnership in the years ahead. On the weak side acts Mike Peterson, responsible for an interception to Dennis Dixon. The weakness of this team is the secondary despite the inclusion of dunt Robinson, who is injured but will play against the Cardinals.
Arizona Cardinals
* Unlike the Falcons, the Cardinals began the season with a victory suffered, facing the Rams. Was entrusted by coach Whisenhunt, the task team leader to QB Derek Anderson. He has been given several chances to show its worth and this is another one. The ratio of Anderson in terms of touchdowns-interceptions is 47-45, which gives good to see how inconsistent it might be. It is indeed hallmarks of Anderson that either makes a perfect pass as soon after can not find a player completely isolated in the endzone. It does not need weapons to be successful. Larry Fitzgerald will see their numbers decrease drastically, I could see the game against the Rams. Anderson tried for 15 times your pass to Fitzgerald but only three of them were successful. Anquan Boldin is to replace Steve Breaston who ended up doing a magnificent game with 7 Receptions, 132 yards, he lacked the touchdown. As a 3rd option is still young Early Doucet who shone last year in the playoffs. Doucet is questionable after the injury suffered against the Rams. Cardinals were expected to opt more for the running game but their star-Beanie Wells was unable to play and participation in the game against the Falcons is a game-time decision-. Nevertheless, the Cardinals managed to make a drive of 76 yards, resulting in a touchdown, where the 5 shots were all rush. Tim Hightower stood out positively but also in the negative as did two fumbles at critical times of the game. To complete the attack, Alan Faneca was a big acquisition and its main role is to run blocking, which I could see making as few. The level of defense, the 3-4 Cardinals are led by rising star, Calais Campbell (who managed one sack against the Rams) and the Pro Bowler Darnell Dockett, who despite not getting the sack ended up with six tackles. The problems of the Cardinals are in the middle of the line where the linebackers Paris Lenon ILB's and rookie Daryl Washington do not seem to be big playmakers. Despite the great DL, the Cardinals will feel immensely lack of Karlos Dansby. In the secondary, Greg Toler going to pair with Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie giving the team a pair of formidable cornerbacks. Kerry Rhodes is a good substitute for Antrel Rolle and already began to show work in the first week. He and Adrian Wilson combined for three interceptions to rookie Sam Bradford.
* The game itself between both teams, it is expected a victory by the Falcons. The team from Atlanta is required to win after an unexpected defeat in Pittsburgh. In addition, the expectations surrounding this team are too high and they will have to prove why. As I said above, Matt Ryan has forced many passes to Roddy White, but with the Steelers has not resulted, mainly because of defensive Overall the Steelers are able to be the best defense in the NFL, is expected to result in front of the Cardinals. If Tony Gonzalez Ryan get involved then the Cardinals will have serious difficulties. Cited were difficulties in terms of the Falcons secondary, which will not be overexposed, I think, because Derek Anderson will not be able to make it happen. The Cardinals running game will only be effective if Beanie Wells-play, and even then, the question in what form will return the leading rusher of Cards. It should be pointed out that Michael Turner in the last 13 home games has been devastating with 18 touchdowns and 1331 yards. If Bradford managed 253 yards and a touchdown - not counting the interceptions - Matt Ryan, with a cast of more quality, should be able to do better than the rookie in his first game in the NFL. It will be quite complicated for a game where the Cardinals will probably depend strongly on your DL and their secondary in order to win the game. As for the Falcons, have to be incisive in the mid / short-routes to take advantage of the difficulties that the Cardinals have in their line of linebackers. Tour the facts, my pick is rather obvious.