Atlanta Falcons vs Arizona Cardinals
Sunday, September 19th, 2010 18:00
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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.
The Houston Texans won at home in a week by the Indianapolis Colts 34:24.
The Washington Redskins won at home in a week by the Dallas Cowboys 13:7.
Houston Texans made a great game against the Indianapolis Colts even with Matt Schaub to make a bad view of the running game against the Texans decided where Adrian Foster had a huge game, it is true that this meeting will not make as much as he did against the Colts but quarterback Matt Schaub will also not be as bad as the meeting against the Colts. Admittedly, the Houston Texans have a great attack with Adrian Foster and now the team will use the running game more often, especially in the 1st down where Adrian Foster can make a good margin.
The Washington Redskins despite the win against the Dallas Cowboys was a victory won by the defense and not attack, the attack was very bad and not the fault of quarterback Donovan McNabb's weak attack but that the team is primarily in positions Wide Receivers where the team is not nobody dejeito and so will be complicated by scoring points in front of it and against a Texans team that the attack can produce many points it can get very ugly for the Redskins.
Washington Redskins defend well but will not get to get to the attack of the Houston Texans have excellent weapons in both the running game as the passing game and I see huge problems in getting the Redskins to stop the attack of Texans and knowing the great problems that the Redskins has in attack I think the Houston Texans tomorrow has everything to win this encounter more than a touchdown difference.
Green Bay Packers vs Buffalo Bills
Today, 18:00
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Pick: Green Bay (-13) Stake: 10/10 Odds: 2.02 Bookmaker: Pinnacle
The Buffalo Bills lost in the first week at home against the Miami Dolphins by 10:15.
The Green Bay Packers won the first week of the Philadelphia Eagles at home by 27:20.
The Green Bay Packers have had some great debut this season by winning in a complicated terrain of the Eagles, the Packers for me this year is the most complete teams in the NFL, the team has a great defense, great attack and a quarterback high level and are one of the favorite teams to the Superbowl this year and will play tomorrow from the public against one of the worst teams in the league that has huge problems, especially in attack where the team in both rushing game as the passing game is pretty weak, runnings backs are no big deal and its Wide Receivers also only takes one and therefore do not see how these Bills tomorrow whether they will get away before a team so strong on defense and in attack.
Green Bay Packers as I said are the most complete teams in the NFL, the team is well able to protect your quarterback Aaron Rodgers the team will do a lot of touchdowns as the Packers attack through injury of his running back will often played by the air and if so is even better to just wait and pick up a big score for the Packers as the team's side of the Bills if the team fails to protect your quarterback it will be a hardship and therefore I believe that despite the handicap be a high number of Packers team has everything to win this encounter for more than two touchdowns a difference.
Detroit Lions vs Philadelphia Eagles
Today, 18:00
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Pick: Philadelphia (-6.5) Stake: 10/10 Odds: 1.99 Bookmaker: Pinnacle
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
* Andy Reid and Donovan McNabb had a good partnership has achieved a trip to a Super Bowl and NFC Championship Games 5 and only managed to win one. With the departure of the McNabb Eagles Kevin Kolb trusted to lead the team to a Superbowl and finally to the coveted title. He was well regarded by the output of McNabb because Kolb seemed to fell better in the offensive scheme trenador Andy Reid. However in the first week compared to the Packers, Kolb suffered a concussion that at least make it impossible to play the game against the Lions. During the game against the Packers, Michael Vick has shown that this back to the old days having achieved 278 yards of total offense, 103 of them in their usual scrambles. The Risen Vick will have at its disposal the electric DeSean Jackson and Jeremy Maclin that give guarantees of good wideouts if he chooses to throw the ball, which should be an aspect that needs to be improved. Besides the concussion of Kevin Kolb in the game against the Packers, the Eagles were still unable to use the Center Jamaal Jackson who was recovering from a knee injury, and also can not rely on fullback Leonard Weaver and linebacker Bradley Stewart. One question that comes in Philadelphia, is whether the Eagles will be able to run with the ball since last season ended as 22 th in rushing offense. In the first game managed to do it. Same as the leading rusher in terms of numbers was Michael Vick, Le'Sean McCoy got 35 carries in seven yards, an average of seven yards per carry is not bad. It is what is required of a team that opts not quite the running game, their rushers are effective when asked. The underrated Trent Cole managed another excellent display with a sack and six tackles, further than he had done last season, finishing with 13 sacks. The secondary led by Asante Samuel still seems a little blurry but much blitz, a little goes unnoticed. Yet Samuel and Hobbs finished with seven tackles a set of opposite team from Green Bay
DETROIT LIONS
* Like the Eagles, the Lions were also without their quarterback. Matthew Stafford will not be able to play in the second week so that the backup Shaun Hill will have to step forward and fight for the team's objectives. In the game against the Bears, Hill entered to replace Stafford and managed to complete less than 50% of passes attempted. Even so, Hill threw a perfect ball to Calvin Johnson in the endzone that already did not remember having to keep the ball when it goes to the ground, although it was an arbitration award that has caused much controversy. Calvin Johnson, Megatron as he is known, returns this year hoping to do better than perhaps a disappointing 2009 season, for what he is capable. Against the Bears had received only four balls for 45 yards and this week the numbers do not seem to be considerably different. The rookie Jahvid Best got two touchdowns in his debut as a professional but do not be fooled. On 14 carries, Best managed only 20 yards which not reflect anything in his favor. Tony Scheffler began his campaign for the Detroit team the best way with six catches and it is expected that it will be a weapon to take into account, like Pettigrew. The OL is a problem for the Lions who did not manage to contain the pass rushers opponents complicating the work of their quarterbacks. On the defensive, the highlight of the whole first week will for the most recent acquisition Kyle Vanden Bosch that ended the game with 10 tackles, despite not having achieved any sack. The veteran who comes to help Ndamukong Suh is still getting used to the pros. The 32 th in passing defense last year was due mainly to the secondary. Chris came to Houston but it still does not seem large rifle. This turns out to be little better Louis Delmas - questionable for the game against the Eagles - who managed eight tackles against the Bears and also forced a fumble.
* If this game lie ahead before the season started, analyzing the teams in a purely theoretical question. Never would think that none of the major quarterbacks could act. Well, it is a fact and this is what is going to have to confront the teams. As for me, leave in the Eagles huge advantage because your backup to Kolb could hold in many other teams in the NFL, since the backup of Detroit ends up being an experienced player yes, but without capacity to assume the leadership of a team. Shaun Hill will not be very capable of withstanding the constant blitz of the Eagles defensive and is able to come to end the game with more than one interception. Vick already, will be an important part to confuse the opponent front-seven that will have to pass the game behind the quarterback in his usual scrambles. Being an accepted fact that the Lions will expose your secondary to a pass from Vick, where DeSean Jackson and Jeremy Maclin will be key. Jahvid Best has taken the reins of the team if the passing game is not working and your numbers the first week can not happen again. I predict an interception to Asante Samuel and at least one sack of Trent Cole, a victory that will eventually be so easy to make Michael Vick play at the level that he played magnificent defense in front of Green Bay.
The Miami Dolphins won in the first week of the Buffalo Bills at home by 15:10.
The Minnesota Vikings lost in the first week at home to the New Orleans Saints 9:14.
With the defeat in a week the Minnesota Vikings are almost bound to win this encounter and I think it has everything in his favor to get a good victory over the Miami Dolphins. The Miami Dolphins came from a home win of the Bills but the team failed to convince the meeting, but then they left there with a victory that is always good to increase the levels of confidence of the team.
The Minnesota Vikings after the defeat think they will give everything to win this encounter as a beginning of 0:2 would be very bad for this team, Favre and Adrian Peterson will certainly play better than in week 1 and believe that even with the absence of the Wide Receiver Sidney Rice to succeed Favre by the same attack and certainly the work that Adrian Peterson will be used more than a week in which I think was the big mistake of this team compared to the Saints, should have used more Adrian Peterson rushing in the game and even in the passing game.
'm Not seeing the Minnesota Vikings were left with a record of 0-2 playing at home against the Miami Dolphins who had a good win against the Bills but failed to convince the meeting, only Wild Cat Plays think it will come to complicate the life the Minnesota Vikings because their defense is very good and an improvement of Favre and Adrian Peterson and the defense and cover Brandon Marshall I think the Minnesota Vikings have everything to win this encounter by more than a touchdown difference.
* With input from Matt Moore at the end of last season the Panthers gained a new momentum and eventually winning four of the last five games. However, it will have more to prove this season to continue to hold, or you risk losing the place to rookie Jimmy Clausen. Not a good start with a defeat against a strong Giants despite having reached the interval advantage. Moore did not convince minimally, completing only 14 of 33 passes and even tried throwing for three interceptions. Whoever is the quarterback, will have to give the ball to running backs DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart. This duo has made a history by getting everyone to mark the 1100 yards, and curiously Stewart managed to overcome his companion. However, in the first game against the Giants, Williams was the leading rusher with 16 carries for 62 yards against Stewart carries five to just 12 yards. The OL looks solid, led by tackles Jordan Gross and Jeff Otah. It is very important that the OL is effective so that they give time to be the quarterback discover their receivers. Steve Smith had a good game against the Giants with one touchdown and catches for 75 yards. One of the best wide receivers in the NFL and it is expected a great match against Bucs. On defense, the Panthers will have to overcome the loss of Julius Peppers. Charles Johnson is a player who shines in stopping RB's opponents that the pass-rush. Who stood out was Dan Connor with a magnificent game, totaling 10 tackles and a sack yet. The corner Charles Godfrey managed to trap two times by Eli Manning, who also finished the game with three interceptions. The defense in general was good and there is still the highlight interception of James Anderson who works in even the strong side and forced fumble by Greg Hardy. Altogether, gives a total of three interceptions and a forced fumble a sack, which can not be said to be bad. The attack was not so bright.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
* Despite having won only three games last season, the young talents of the Bucs came to a head in a 17-14 victory against the Browns. Josh Freeman, in his rookie season, threw only 18 interceptions against 10 touchdowns, yet its ratio was not inferior to Mark Sanchez of nuns who were Jets to the playoffs. Against the Browns had a solid performance, with two touchdowns and 17 to 28 in terms of passes. The surprise of the offseason was the departure of Derrick Ward towards other places clearly leaving the place holder to Cadillac Williams. Williams had a decent game with 75 yards on 22 carries and it is expected that the ratio enter and pass rush is the same level compared to the Panthers. The Bucs have an excellent rookie receiver to throw to Freeman, I talk about Arrelious Benn. However, before the Browns were not even seen. Sammie Stroughter is a safe bet and get on the side opposite to Mike Williams. Who stood out last season with Kellen Winslow has 77 catches for 884 yards and five touchdowns yet. Earlier this season, despite having caught four passes for 32 yards, Winslow was not so effective. Is questionable for this week and even that is not expected to play great performance by the tight end. On the defensive, the inclusion of Gerald McCoy came to give a great help, as well as Brian price, two players selected during the draft this year. McCoy has already been subjected to double staining, but still managed a forced fumble on his debut. It is a dual connection that will evolve together and cause problems for opponents. The Bucs have quality corners and there is talk that Aqib Talib might be the new Darrelle Revis. I believe I have talent for it, although you have a quality defense, in general, to help you be a shutdown corner. The veteraníssimo Ronde Barber is a player with tremendous experience and instincts very refined, knowing how to make good reading of the game. Thus it was that managed to make the interception Jake Delhomme, but how does not go again, with the entire field at his disposal could not run to the endzone adversary. It was a very active defense in the first game with two sacks and three forced fumbles and is not expected to repeat the front of some stronger Panthers.
* The Panthers are a good team and playing at home, do not want to disappoint their fans. The Panthers will be the problem of pass-rush that will not be enough to scare the best teams. Coach John Fox only managed three winning seasons in eight of who was coaching the Panthers. You are asked more and can start by showing that his team is capable of doing, compared to a Bucs who suffer by their inexperience. Although we note a development team in Tampa Bay and is expected to win more games going that they will lose, yet will not be this season they'll get to fly higher. The Panthers are under pressure to win in front of your audience while the Bucs after winning the first game did not feel much pressure. The defense of the Bucs allowed 340 yards but failed to reach the opposing quarterback. We can argue that the Panthers were not very good defensively, but we can not compare Delhomme Eli Manning. Last year the Panthers running backs to make a difference, first in Tampa Bay where they DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart combined for 262 rushing yards, then in Carolina where Williams could not play but Stewart still managed 125 yards. I think the attack of the Panthers will be much better than the Bucs and the Bucs defense will not hold a 'big' DeAngelo Williams.
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