Brady & Co. heads back home after a disappointing close loss in Denver and will face the win less Titans. As -9 Home favorites, I believe this is pretty fair value. Here are some of my reasons why I think Patriots can pull off a double-digit win:
1) The Titans are plagued by injuries. S Vincent Fuller is out. CB Nick Harper is out.
CB C. Finnegan(hamstring) S M. Griffin(neck stinger) are both questionable. If they do play, they won't be at %100 health. DE J. Kearse(foot) will also most likely be out.
2) Pats WRs vs Titans secondary
-Randy Moss is due for a big game whose against a banged up secondary and whose best corner back(Finnegan) is injured or might not play.
-Wes Welker is finally healthy and will be guarded by a rookie, either Jason McCourty or Ryan Mouton in the nickel.
3) Do you remember what the Patriots did after losing a frustrating game in New York? They came back home as -4 favorites against the Falcons and blew them out 26-10. Brady performs better when he is pissed. After fumbling a ball and missing Wes Welker on a short pass that could have potentially led to a TD, Brady is hungry to prove himself...and that is dangerous.
Why is the line at -9 and not higher?
1) Titans have a bye week coming up. But are the players really going to put out full effort or look forward to having a break?
2) Kris Johnson is a monster. (except last game)
3) Desperate win less teams will play all out because they have nothing to lose.
4) Some people think they are still a good team? I know many got burned because of "must win" spots w/ Titans these past weeks.
Patriots play better at home.
Patriots play harder after a loss.
Patriots at (3-2) record are hungry and motivated for a Win.
Titans I believe, is the most disappointing team in the NFL thus far. They are not the same as last year and it's about time to label them with teams like the Browns/Lions/Raiders. The only difference?....Browns(+14)....Lions(+13. 5)....Raiders(+14) They are double digit underdogs. Besides that, the Titans are the most banged up team of them all.
Steelers/Packers/Eagles need to win double digits to cover...
In my mind the Patriots are better than three of these teams and only needs to cover -9.
This is my reasoning why I will happily put my $ on the Patriots and take my chances with them to cover.
Good Luck and God Speed
1) The Titans are plagued by injuries. S Vincent Fuller is out. CB Nick Harper is out.
CB C. Finnegan(hamstring) S M. Griffin(neck stinger) are both questionable. If they do play, they won't be at %100 health. DE J. Kearse(foot) will also most likely be out.
2) Pats WRs vs Titans secondary
-Randy Moss is due for a big game whose against a banged up secondary and whose best corner back(Finnegan) is injured or might not play.
-Wes Welker is finally healthy and will be guarded by a rookie, either Jason McCourty or Ryan Mouton in the nickel.
3) Do you remember what the Patriots did after losing a frustrating game in New York? They came back home as -4 favorites against the Falcons and blew them out 26-10. Brady performs better when he is pissed. After fumbling a ball and missing Wes Welker on a short pass that could have potentially led to a TD, Brady is hungry to prove himself...and that is dangerous.
Why is the line at -9 and not higher?
1) Titans have a bye week coming up. But are the players really going to put out full effort or look forward to having a break?
2) Kris Johnson is a monster. (except last game)
3) Desperate win less teams will play all out because they have nothing to lose.
4) Some people think they are still a good team? I know many got burned because of "must win" spots w/ Titans these past weeks.
Patriots play better at home.
Patriots play harder after a loss.
Patriots at (3-2) record are hungry and motivated for a Win.
Titans I believe, is the most disappointing team in the NFL thus far. They are not the same as last year and it's about time to label them with teams like the Browns/Lions/Raiders. The only difference?....Browns(+14)....Lions(+13. 5)....Raiders(+14) They are double digit underdogs. Besides that, the Titans are the most banged up team of them all.
Steelers/Packers/Eagles need to win double digits to cover...
In my mind the Patriots are better than three of these teams and only needs to cover -9.
This is my reasoning why I will happily put my $ on the Patriots and take my chances with them to cover.
Good Luck and God Speed