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We all understand about playing the no-respect card. The Patriots used the tactic to motivate themselves to three Super Bowls.
The Ravens have employed a slightly different tack, complaining that the referees are always out to get them.
In a mega-game that everyone feels will be dominated by playmakers for both teams on both sides of the ball, will the outcome of the NFC East be determined by a substitute center?
Maybe.
Philadelphia’s offensive line has teetered between work in progress and absolute mess since the start of training camp, and now the Eagles will be forced to finish out with season without the one stabilizing force on the front five – center Jamaal Jackson, who suffered torn knee ligaments in the victory over Denver last Sunday.
New York Giants @ Minnesota Vikings
Bookmaker Odds (Bookmaker Sportsbook Reviews): Vikings -9.5
The New York Giants have been one of the biggest disappointments down the stretch of the NFL season. It might not be long until the Minnesota Vikings are filed under that category as well.
Sixteen teams will kick off on Sunday to play the final games of the 2009 regular season. Most of the playoffs are locked with just of few of this weeks contests factoring into this years postseason picture. My pick for game of the week is Philadelphia at Dallas. This should be a good match up as the NFC East title is up for grabs.
NFL betting fans we finally reach the end of regular season and there still several teams fighting for a playoffs spot, which means there is a lot of sports betting to do.Teams with nothing to gain will start resting their starters like Indy did last week.
Each week during the heart of the NFL season, and once or twice during the NFL Preseason, we’ll gather the troops around the roundtable and hash out the NFL Power rankings. We check out the stats, looks at the records, and, most importantly, we take a close, close look at the heart of each team. We encourage you to come back each week and see how the NFL Power Rankings have changed.
Chalk one up for the odds makers as last week was pretty even right across the board. Seven teams getting points covered the spread with two teams; Kansas City and Denver losing but covering and five teams; Houston, Carolina, Tampa Bay, N.Y. Jets, and Chicago winning outright.
Week 16 Sunday December 27, 2009 1 PM EST
The Line: New Orleans – 14
The New Orleans Saints try and rebound from their first loss of the season while the Tampa Bay Buccaneers try and feed off the momentum of their victory a week ago as the two meet in the Super Dome.
Carolina Panthers (6-8 SU, 7-7 ATS) at New York Giants (8-6 SU, 6-7-1 ATS)
Sunday, December 27 – 1 PM ET
BetUS NFL betting lines: N.Y. GIANTS -7, Total 42.5
In the BetUS NFL football betting odds, the Giants are listed as a seven-point favorite, with a posted total of 42.5 points.
Here are some NFL football betting trends as they relate to this matchup:
Sunday December 27, 2009 1 PM EST
The Line: Green Bay Packers – 14
Two teams on the opposite end of the spectrum meet at Lambeau Field as the Green Bay Packers host the Seattle Seahawks.
Sunday December 27, 2009 4:05 PM EST
The Line: Arizona Cardinals – 14
The Arizona Cardinals continue their march toward getting back to the Super Bowl as their opponent this week, the St. Louis Rams, look to be headed towards the number one overall pick in the NFL draft.
Week 16 Sunday December 27, 2009 4:05 PM EST
The Line: San Francisco 49ers – 12 1/2
Two teams with not a lot to play for but next year meet in San Francisco as the Forty-Niners host the Detroit Lions.
The Dallas Cowboys will be trying to erase their reputation as a bad December bet and secure a playoff spot this Sunday night. Standing in their way is a long-time rival which would relish the role of spoiler.
The final Monday Night Football betting battle of the ’09 regular season takes us to NFC North country where the Minnesota Vikings (11-3, 8-5-1 ATS) will invade Soldier Field looking to sweep the season series with the Chicago Bears (5-9, 4-10 ATS). The Vikings have already clinched the division title, but still needs wins under their belts to lock down a first round bye.
There are no holidays when it comes to online football betting. The store is open 24/7, the NFL plays on Christmas Day, and at this time of year, the action is very sharp indeed. You have to be on your toes to keep up with all the changes going on in the NFL. We’ll get you pointed in the right direction with our Week 16 betting preview.
Maybe Eric mangini isn’t happy unless he is being hated.
Mangini ticked off Bill Belichick by abruptly leaving the Patriots coaching staff a few years back, reportedly breaking an agreement the two had when Belichick made Mangini the defensive coordinator.
