Category: NFL

Pittsburgh Steelers (6-3) vs Cincinnati Bengals (6-2) NFL Betting Preview

Who would have thought that the Cincinnati Bengals would be tied atop the AFC North with the Baltimore Ravens after eight games? The Steelers are just a half-game behind, but they can’t be too happy about the fact that there is another team in the mix.

On Sunday, the Steelers get a chance to knock off the upstart Bengals in Cincinnati. The oddsmakers favor the road team here. Let’s take a closer look at this game.

Steelers vs. Bengals
Time/Date: 1:00 PM EST, November 13, 2011
Venue: Paul Brown Stadium
Broadcast: CBS
Rams vs. Browns Gambling Odds from BetOnline
Spread: Steelers -3
Moneyline: Steelers (-175) Bengals (+155)
Over/Under: 41.5

Pittsburgh appeared to have the lead in the AFC North last week, but they blew a late lead against the Ravens in Sunday night’s game. The mighty Steelers defense allowed the Ravens to go 92 yards in just two minutes last weekend. The Pittsburgh secondary allowed the Ravens to get behind them multiple times on the last drive, which was quite surprising. On the positive side, James Harrison was a beast in his first game back last week. James Farrior is expected back this week, and Chris Hoke and Lamarr Woodley are listed as questionable. The Steelers defense is definitely one of the best in the NFL. Opponents are scoring just 18 points per game on Pittsburgh.

Ben Roethlisberger is having another solid season at the quarterback spot. Mike Wallace has emerged as one of the best deep threats in the entire NFL. Heath Miller and Hines Ward give Big Ben two reliable targets in shorter yardage situations. Rashard Mendenhall had a breakout season last year. The running game hasn’t gotten going quite as well this year. The Steelers offensive line needs to be more consistent in its blocking. [soliloquy id=”82219″]

Most Bengals fans hoped Andy Dalton would come in and manage the game well. Dalton has done more than just manage the game; he has played very well for the Bengals. In fact, at this point Dalton has proved to be an upgrade over Carson Palmer’s play from the last couple years. Dalton is completing 62% of his passes, and he already has 12 touchdown passes. A.J. Green is going to be a star wide receiver in the NFL for a long time to come, and he has already caught 40 passes this season. Jermaine Gresham and Jerome Simpson are also having good years. The Bengals offense has been great at converting their chances in the red zone so far this year.

The primary reason this team is 6-2 is the play of the defense. The front seven has been terrific against the run. Opponents are averaging just 85 yards per game on the ground this year. Rey Maualuga is one of the leaders of this defense, and he is expected back this weekend after missing the last four games. Can the Bengals defense rise up against the hated divisional rivals from Pittsburgh?

Both teams understand the importance of this game. The strength of both teams is their defense. Look for this to be a hard fought game where both teams settle for quite a few field goals. I like the under.

Free NFL Pick: Under 41.5

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Denver Broncos vs KC Chiefs Preview

If you haven’t jumped on the Tim Tebow bandwagon, there’s still time as the Denver Broncos head to Kansas City with both team’s looking to get an edge in the race for the AFC West.

Venue/ Stadium Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL

The Texans (6-3) have won 3 straight and are atop the AFC South, but are they for real? They have only beaten one team that is over .500 and QB Matt Schaub is not putting up the numbers he usually does.

Venue/ Stadium Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC

After a hot start the Titans (4-4) have lost 2 of their last 3 games and they have to start winning to keep pace with the Texans in the AFC South. The Panthers are coming off a bye and they have only won 2 games all season and while Cam Newton has shown he is the real deal Carolina still has big concerns on the defensive side of the ball.

Venue/ Stadium Georgia Dome, Atlanta, GA

The Falcons (5-3) are winners of 3 straight games and if they can beat the Saints (6-3) in this home game they will take over 1st place in the NFC South.

SNF – Patriots vs Jets Week 10 Gambling Preview

When the New England Patriots watched Eli Manning and the New York Giants march down the field and steal the game from them in a fashion eerily similar to the 2008 Super Bowl, it was as though the levee finally broke.

St. Louis Rams (1-7) vs Cleveland Browns (3-5) NFL Betting Preview

The St. Louis Rams were actually the favorites in the weak NFC West coming into the season. Things haven’t gone as planned so far this year for the Rams. The 49ers are running away with the division, and the Rams are in last place.

The Browns were looking to build on some momentum they built up at the end of last season.

Rams vs. Browns
Time/Date: 1:00 PM EST, November 13, 2011
Venue: Cleveland Browns Stadium
Broadcast: CBS
Rams vs. Browns Gambling Odds from Bookmaker
Spread: Browns -3
Moneyline: Browns (-150) Rams (+130)
Over/Under: 37

Cleveland has lost four out of five, and this is a game the Browns really need to win to get back on track.

Sam Bradford had a spectacular rookie campaign, and many expected another big year out of him. He hasn’t been bad this year, but he hasn’t progressed the way many hoped. Bradford has been slowed by some nagging injuries. It is also important to remember that he has what is probably the worst receiving corps in the league. The recent acquisition of Brandon Lloyd should help the team in the long run. Steven Jackson is having a very impressive season. Jackson is averaging 5.1 yards per carry. It helps that the team has a solid backup in Cadillac Williams. Both running backs are fully healthy coming into this game.

The Rams defense was much improved last year, but they have struggled this season. The front seven has been absolutely dominated on a consistent basis. St. Louis is allowing opponents to rush for 154 yards per contest. The middle of the defensive front has suffered multiple injuries this year, and that certainly hasn’t helped this unit. James Laurinaitis and Chris Long continue to look like youngsters to build this defense around. [soliloquy id=”82219″]

The Cleveland Browns offense has really had trouble getting started this season. Peyton Hillis was the biggest surprise of the season last year, and he has been one of the biggest busts of the year in 2011. Hillis has been injured constantly and he has been in a contract battle with the Browns front office. The Browns rank 31^st in the league in rushing yards per game. Colt McCoy doesn’t have a ton of weapons to work with either, but he has progressed in his decision making under center. The Browns average just 14.9 points per game.

Cleveland’s defense has kept them in the game so far this season. The Browns rank first in the NFL in pass defense. Joe Haden leads a very talented secondary. Haden is quickly becoming known as one of the best cover corners in the league. The front seven hasn’t been nearly as good, especially against the run. Opponents are running for 144 yards per game against the Browns. As a whole, this defense continues to improve on a weekly basis.

The Browns don’t have much of an offense at all right now, so I simply can’t pick them when they are favored. The Rams are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 games. I think this sets up as a sloppy game where both offenses settle for field goals.

Free NFL Pick: Under 37

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Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears

The Detroit Lions cruised into their bye week by hammering the Broncos.  They were nicked up a bit  before but they should be fresh now heading to rival Chicago to try and cool the warm (I refuse to think they are hot) Bears.