NFL Week 2 Trends
By Jimmy Sirody
Tom Brady has started 128 consecutive games for the New England Patriots. No one knows when he will start his next one. The Patriots fear that Brady has a torn ACL and has thrown his last pass of the 2008 season.
The tandem of coach Bill Belichick and Brady has made New England the elite franchise in the National Football League. But Brady's absence likely opens the door for the rest of the teams in the AFC East.
The New York Jets will try to kick that door down Sunday when they host the Patriots at the Meadowlands. The highly anticipated showdown between Brady and Brett Favre that was supposed to take place in last year's Super Bowl has been put on hold once again.
New England will have to build a moat around backup Matt Cassell or turn to the likes of recently retired Daunte Culpepper or 44-year-old Vinny Testaverde, who played for Carolina last season and the Patriots in 2006. Chris Simms, who was released by Tampa Bay, is also looking for a job.
The absence of Brady is reflected in the line. Last season the Jets began the season at home against the Patriots and were 6 1/2-point dogs. New York opened as three-point favorites for the rematch at the Meadowlands.
This despite the fact New England has won eight of its last nine road meetings with the Jets and cashed nine straight. The Patriots have also 'covered' eight of their last 11 road openers while New York has floundered at a 2-13-1 clip in its last 16 home debuts.
The Jets have cashed seven of their last nine as a division host, but they are a dismal 8-23-2 as home favorites in September.
New York has eclipsed the 'total' in 12 of its last 17 games during the first half of the season and New England has followed suit in 27 of 41 as dogs.
Trends and angles for the remainder of the Week 2 schedule appear below.
RAIDERS at CHIEFS
The road team has held the upper hand in this AFC-West rivalry, getting the cheese in 15 of the past 19 meetings. Kansas City has won 27 of its last 36 against Oakland and 'covered' 23 of 35. The straight up winner is a dominating 28-4-1 ATS. The Raiders won at Arrowhead in their final visit last year, 20-17. They are 4-16 ATS on the road versus an opponent with revenge. The Chiefs have ducked 'under' in 21 of their last 27 home games in September. Oakland has been on the low side in 12 of 18 as underdogs of three points or less.
TITANS at BENGALS
The favorite is 11-2 SU and 9-3 ATS in this series. Cincinnati is 15-32 ATS at home in September and 7-18 as home dogs off a road game. The Bengals have bounced 'under' in 12 of 16 after losing SU as a favorite. They slipped below the 'total' in all six games as a dog in 2007. Tennessee has gone 'under' in eight of 11 as road favorites of 3 1/2-points or less.
COLTS at VIKINGS
Minnesota has been a solid play as home dogs, getting the green in 21 of 31. However, Indianapolis can easily trump that. The Colts are 12-4 as road favorites in September and 15-6 as non-conference chalk. They have also cashed at a 9-4-2 clip in their last 15 road openers. Indianapolis has zipped 'over' in 15 of its last 20 against NFC foes and at a 22-10-2 clip after losing SU as favorites.
SAINTS at SKINS
New Orleans has 'covered' in eight of its past 10 road openers. Washington is 7-21 ATS at home in September. The Saints have sailed 'over' in 12 of 17 following a SU win.
PACKERS at LIONS
The home team is 27-7 SU and 24-8 ATS in this heated NFC-North rivalry. Green Bay is 11-4-1 ATS on the road. Detroit lost both meetings with the Packers by double-digits in 2007. The Lions are 20-6 ATS at home in double revenge mode. Six of the past nine tussles in Motown have ducked 'under.' However, Green Bay has topped the 'total' at a 23-5-1 pace on artificial turf. Detroit has been on the high side in 11 of 16 after allowing 28 points or more and in 14 of 21 off a SU loss.
BEARS at PANTHERS
Carolina is 6-12 as non-division home favorites. The Panthers have knuckled 'under' in 14 of 20 games as home favorites during the first four weeks of the season and in nine of 13 off a SU win. Chicago has slid below the number at a 12-26-1 pace on the road outside its division, but it has eclipsed the 'total' in 19 of 25 conference tests.
GIANTS at RAMS
The New York Giants have cashed 14 of their last 16 against NFC rivals on the road. The defending champs have floundered in 18 of 27 as road favorites of three points or more. St. Louis has dropped 22 of 32 spread decisions off a SU and ATS loss. The Rams have dipped 'under' in their last eight September scrapes.
BILLS at JAGUARS
Jacksonville is 15-7-1 ATS at home in September and 28-14 as home favorites of seven points or less. The Jaguars have also 'covered' at a 9-2-1 pace in their last dozen home openers and they are 28-11-1 outside their division. Buffalo is 15-7-1 ATS after scoring 30 points or more. The Bills have stormed 'over' in 21 of 32 after winning SU as a dog and in 13 of 18 on the road off a double-digit win.
FALCONS at BUCS
The favorite is 13-3 SU and 12-4 ATS in the past 16 series scuffles. Tampa Bay won both meetings last season. Atlanta is 12-3 ATS on the road with double revenge. The Falcons have gone 'under' in 12 of 17 as road dogs of seven points or more and in 13 of 16 after winning SU as dogs. The Bucs have dribbled 'under' in 18 of 24 as home favorites.
49ERS at SEAHAWKS
Seattle has cashed 18 of its last 25 as home chalk, but it has come up short in 11 of 12 as favorites of less than 10 off a double-digit spread setback. San Francisco is 11-21 as dogs after failing to 'cover' as pups. The Seahawks and 49ers have stayed 'under' at a 2-7-1 pace in the last 10 encounters. San Francisco has taken the low road in 19 of its last 24 on turf.
DOLPHINS at CARDS
Arizona has dropped seven straight spread decisions at home when facing an AFC opponent. The Cardinals have also failed to get the green in seven straight as home favorites of 7 1/2 to 14 points. Conversely, Miami is 15-3 as non-division dogs of five points or more and 8-4-1 as dogs versus NFC opposition. Arizona has bounced 'under' in 12 of 18 off a SU division road win.
RAVENS at TEXANS
Baltimore has lost 20 of 27 on the road and failed to cash 21 of 27 and it was 0-8 ATS on the highway in 2007. The Ravens have come up short in their last seven ATS versus AFC-South foes and in 18 of 23 ATS after playing at home. Houston is 16-23-1 ATS against non-division foes. Baltimore has snuck 'under' at a 7-19-3 pace in September and it has strayed below the 'total' in 34 of 50 as road dogs of seven points or less.
CHARGERS at BRONCOS
San Diego has bounced back off a SU loss to 'cover' at a torrid 12-3-2 clip and it is 16-5-2 ATS after losing SU as a favorite. In addition, the Chargers are 13-4 as road chalk of 3 1/2-points or less. The series favorite is 17-5 SU and 14-6 ATS in this AFC-West rivalry. Denver is 10-6-2 ATS at home versus San Diego. The Broncos have also cashed at a 30-19-1 pace as underdogs. Seven of the last 11 meetings at Mile High have skipped 'under.' Denver topped the 'total' in all six games as conference home favorites last season.
STEELERS at BROWNS
Pittsburgh has won nine straight and cashed eight of nine against Cleveland. The Steelers are 6-1-2 ATS versus the Browns on the road and 19-7-2 ATS on the highway against division foes overall. Cleveland is 15-2 ATS after allowing 27 points or more and it has cashed 17 of its last 26 as dogs in September. Nine of the past 11 series struggles have been on the high side. The Browns have drifted 'under' at a 5-12-1 clip as both division home dogs and in September.
EAGLES at COWBOYS
Philadelphia has come away with the cash in nine of 12 visits to Dallas. The Eagles have also 'covered' 20 of their last 30 on the road versus division rivals and eight of their last nine as road dogs. The SU winner is 29-4-1 ATS in this series. Philadelphia has zipped 'over' in 16 of 21 as dogs. But the Eagles have headed in the opposite direction in 14 of 18 after scoring 28 points or more and in 14 of 21 as division dogs on the highway.
Oakland is 6-2-1 at KC since ’00
Kansas City is 0-5 L5 home games
Tennessee is 8-5 L13 as a road favorite
Cincinnati is 2-7 L9 as a home dog
Indianapolis is 14-10 L24 on the road
Minnesota is 21-9 as H/D since ‘90
New Orleans is 11-7 on road since ’06
Washington is 3-6-2 L11 home games
Green Bay is 3-8 at Detroit since ’97
Detroit is 53-38-1 as H/D since ‘80
Chicago is 9-5 L14 road games
Carolina is 6-12 L18 home games
NY Giants are 8-1 L9 as R/F
St. Louis is 9-24 L33 as a +7 or more dog
Buffalo is 13-7 L20 as an underdog
Jacksonville is 12-5 at home since ‘06
Atlanta is 8-15 off S/U wins
Tampa Bay was 5-2 as a favorite LY
San Francisco is 3-6 L9 vs. Seattle
Seattle is 18-6-3 L27 as H/F
Miami is 0-10 S/U L10 on road
Arizona is 1-12 L13 as a favs. of 7 or more
New England is 13-4 L17 as R/F
NY Jets are 5-2 L7 as underdogs
Baltimore is 10-16 as dog of 3+ since ’03
Houston is 7-8 all-time as fav.
San Diego is 22-10 as R/F since ’92
Denver is 4-10 L14 at home
Pittsburgh is 5-2 at Cleveland since ’99
Cleveland is 6-10 L16 as H/D
Philadelphia is 9-3 L12 at Dallas
Dallas is 4-8 L12 as favorite of 7 or more
OAKLAND (4 - 12) at KANSAS CITY (4 - 12) - 9/14/2008, 1:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 2-2 against the spread versus OAKLAND over the last 3 seasons
KANSAS CITY is 3-1 straight up against OAKLAND over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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TENNESSEE (10 - 7) at CINCINNATI (7 - 9) - 9/14/2008, 1:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 1-0 against the spread versus TENNESSEE over the last 3 seasons
CINCINNATI is 1-0 straight up against TENNESSEE over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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INDIANAPOLIS (13 - 4) at MINNESOTA (8 - 8) - 9/14/2008, 1:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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NEW ORLEANS (7 - 9) at WASHINGTON (9 - 8) - 9/14/2008, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 43-67 ATS (-30.7 Units) as a favorite since 1992.
WASHINGTON is 21-37 ATS (-19.7 Units) in all games where the total is between 42.5 and 49 points since 1992.
WASHINGTON is 7-21 ATS (-16.1 Units) in home games in September games since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 1-0 against the spread versus NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 1-0 straight up against NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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GREEN BAY (14 - 4) at DETROIT (7 - 9) - 9/14/2008, 1:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
GREEN BAY is 4-0 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
GREEN BAY is 4-0 straight up against DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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CHICAGO (7 - 9) at CAROLINA (7 - 9) - 9/14/2008, 1:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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NY GIANTS (14 - 6) at ST LOUIS (3 - 13) - 9/14/2008, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY GIANTS are 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NY GIANTS are 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
NY GIANTS are 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
NY GIANTS are 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
NY GIANTS are 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 36-55 ATS (-24.5 Units) as an underdog since 1992.
ST LOUIS is 67-94 ATS (-36.4 Units) against conference opponents since 1992.
ST LOUIS is 7-20 ATS (-15.0 Units) against NFC East division opponents since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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BUFFALO (7 - 9) at JACKSONVILLE (12 - 6) - 9/14/2008, 1:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
JACKSONVILLE is 1-1 against the spread versus BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
JACKSONVILLE is 1-1 straight up against BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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ATLANTA (4 - 12) at TAMPA BAY (9 - 8) - 9/14/2008, 4:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 2-2 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
TAMPA BAY is 2-2 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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SAN FRANCISCO (5 - 11) at SEATTLE (11 - 7) - 9/14/2008, 4:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 12-26 ATS (-16.6 Units) in a road game where the total is between 38.5 and 42 points since 1992.
SAN FRANCISCO is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in all games where the total is between 35.5 and 42 points over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 2-2 against the spread versus SAN FRANCISCO over the last 3 seasons
SEATTLE is 2-2 straight up against SAN FRANCISCO over the last 3 seasons
4 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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MIAMI (1 - 15) at ARIZONA (8 - 8) - 9/14/2008, 4:15 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in September games over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in home games against AFC East division opponents since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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NEW ENGLAND (18 - 1) at NY JETS (4 - 12) - 9/14/2008, 4:15 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW ENGLAND is 70-43 ATS (+22.7 Units) as an underdog since 1992.
NEW ENGLAND is 36-20 ATS (+14.0 Units) in road games versus division opponents since 1992.
NY JETS are 6-19 ATS (-14.9 Units) in home games in September games since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ENGLAND is 3-2 against the spread versus NY JETS over the last 3 seasons
NEW ENGLAND is 4-1 straight up against NY JETS over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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BALTIMORE (5 - 11) at HOUSTON (8 - 8) - 9/14/2008, 4:15 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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SAN DIEGO (13 - 6) at DENVER (7 - 9) - 9/14/2008, 4:15 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 4-0 against the spread versus DENVER over the last 3 seasons
SAN DIEGO is 4-0 straight up against DENVER over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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PITTSBURGH (10 - 7) at CLEVELAND (10 - 6) - 9/14/2008, 8:15 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 74-45 ATS (+24.5 Units) as a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 2-2 against the spread versus PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 4-0 straight up against CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
4 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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Monday, September 15
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PHILADELPHIA (8 - 8) at DALLAS (13 - 4) - 9/15/2008, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 119-84 ATS (+26.6 Units) against conference opponents since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 3-1 against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 3-1 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
Trend Sheet
Sunday, September 14
1:00 PM BUFFALO vs. JACKSONVILLE
Buffalo is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Buffalo is 7-17 SU in its last 24 games on the road
Jacksonville is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Buffalo
Jacksonville is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Buffalo
1:00 PM CHICAGO vs. CAROLINA
Chicago is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Chicago is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games on the road
Carolina is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Carolina is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
1:00 PM GREEN BAY vs. DETROIT
Green Bay is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
Green Bay is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
Detroit is 1-8 ATS in its last 9 games
Detroit is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games
1:00 PM INDIANAPOLIS vs. MINNESOTA
Indianapolis is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Indianapolis is 18-5 SU in its last 23 games
Minnesota is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Minnesota is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games at home
1:00 PM NEW ORLEANS vs. WASHINGTON
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Orleans's last 5 games
New Orleans is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Washington is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing New Orleans
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing New Orleans
1:00 PM NY GIANTS vs. ST. LOUIS
NY Giants are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games when playing St. Louis
NY Giants are 5-10 SU in their last 15 games when playing St. Louis
St. Louis is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
St. Louis is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games at home
1:00 PM OAKLAND vs. KANSAS CITY
Oakland is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Kansas City
Oakland is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games when playing Kansas City
Kansas City is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 6 games
1:00 PM TENNESSEE vs. CINCINNATI
Tennessee is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tennessee's last 5 games when playing Cincinnati
Cincinnati is 5-10-1 ATS in its last 16 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cincinnati's last 7 games
4:05 PM ATLANTA vs. TAMPA BAY
Atlanta is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is 10-5 ATS in its last 15 games when playing Atlanta
Tampa Bay is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games when playing Atlanta
4:05 PM SAN FRANCISCO vs. SEATTLE
San Francisco is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Seattle
San Francisco is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games when playing Seattle
Seattle is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against San Francisco
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Seattle's last 9 games when playing at home against San Francisco
4:15 PM BALTIMORE vs. HOUSTON
Baltimore is 4-14 ATS in its last 18 games
Baltimore is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games
Houston is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Houston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
4:15 PM MIAMI vs. ARIZONA
Miami is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games on the road
Arizona is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona's last 5 games
4:15 PM NEW ENGLAND vs. NY JETS
New England is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
New England is 19-1 SU in its last 20 games
NY Jets are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games when playing at home against New England
NY Jets are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against New England
4:15 PM SAN DIEGO vs. DENVER
San Diego is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
San Diego is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Denver is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Denver is 4-10 ATS in its last 14 games at home
8:15 PM PITTSBURGH vs. CLEVELAND
Pittsburgh is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Cleveland is 9-3 ATS in its last 12 games
Cleveland is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games
Monday, September 15
8:30 PM PHILADELPHIA vs. DALLAS
Philadelphia is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Philadelphia is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Dallas is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Dallas is 14-4 SU in its last 18 games
Tips and Trends
Sunday, September 14
Chicago Bears at Carolina Panthers [FOX | 1 PM ET]
Bears: The Bears are coming off an impressive opening week thrashing of AFC powerhouse Indianapolis. As usual, defense was the name of the game for Chicago. The Bears aggressive defense harassed Peyton Manning all night long, limiting the high-powered Colts offense to just 293 yards. The Chicago?s offense was led by rookie running back Matt Forte, who ran over Indy for 123 yards, including a big 50-yard touchdown. Overall, the Bears ran the ball 39 times for 183 yards. The bottom line is the Bears defense is healthy - something it wasn?t last season ? and if it stays that way, Chicago has a chance to be serious contenders in the NFC North.
Bears are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 road games.
Bears are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games following a SU win.
Key Injuries - NONE
PROJECTED SCORE: 17
Panthers (-3, O/U 37): No team got a bigger emotional boost in Week 1 than Carolina, who upset the Chargers on the final play of the game when Jake Delhomme hit tight end Dante Rosario in the back of the end zone for the winning score. Overall, Delhomme showed no ill effects from last season?s shoulder injury by throwing for 247 yards. Helping Delhomme was a Panthers ground game that rolled over a tough Chargers defense for 142 yards on 29 carries. Carolina?s combination of DeAngelo Williams and rookie Jonathan Stewart will be a handful for the Bears defense. Matt Forte had an impressive debut last week but could find things tougher today against a Panthers rush defense that held LaDainian Tomlinson to under 100 yards.
Panthers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 vs. NFC.
The UNDER is 6-1 in Panthers last 7 home games.
Key Injuries - WR Steve Smith (suspension) is OUT.
PROJECTED SCORE: 20
New England Patriots at New York Jets [CBS | 4:15 PM ET]
Patriots: It?s the day that New England fans have dreaded. For the first time since 2001, someone other than Tom Brady will be taking snaps for the New England Patriots. With Brady out for the season with a knee injury, untested Matt Cassel will be handed the keys to the Patriots record-setting offense. Cassel looked good filling in for Brady last week, going 13-of-18 for 152 yards and a touchdown. However, Cassel hasn?t started a game since 1999 when he was a senior in high school, so you can expect Jets head coach Eric Mangini to show the inexperienced Cassel a lot of different looks on defense. Look for the Patriots to play more ball control and rely on their defense to win games now that they are without Brady.
Patriots are 13-5 ATS in their last 18 road games.
Patriots are 8-2-1 ATS in their last 11 meetings vs. the Jets.
Key Injuries - QB Tom Brady (knee) is OUT for the season.
TE Ben Watson (leg) is day-to-day.
PROJECTED SCORE: 14
Jets (-2.5, O/U 36.5): So far so good for Brett Favre in the Big Apple. Favre threw two touchdown passes and looked comfortable leading the Jets offense. The new-look Jets offensive line played well in the opener, giving Favre time in the pocket and creating holes for Thomas Jones, who ran for 101 yards on 22 carries. Young corners Darrelle Revis and Dwight Lowery played well against the Dolphins but they?ll be stepping up in class this week when they take on Randy Moss, Wes Welker and Co. One area of concern for the Jets is at kicker, where Mike Nugent was injured last week. The Jets signed veteran Jay Feely, and he?s expected to handle the placekicking duties today against the Patriots.
Jets are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games in Week 2.
The UNDER is 4-0 in New York's last 4 games following a SU win.
Key Injuries - K Mike Nugent (thigh) is day-to-day.
CB Justin Miller (toe) is day-to-day.
PROJECTED SCORE: 24 (Side Play of the Day)
Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns [NBC | 8:15 PM ET]
Steelers (-6, O/U 44): The Steelers erased any concerns people had about them in the preseason by dismantling the Texans on opening day, 38-17. The Steelers offense was a well-oiled machine against Houston. Ben Roethlisberger connected on 13-of-14 pass attempts, while Willie Parker rambled for 138 yards and three touchdowns. On defense, the Steelers linebackers caused all kinds of havoc for Matt Schaub and the Texans offense. That?s not good news for a Browns offensive line that had trouble blocking Dallas? edge rushers at times last week. Pittsburgh sacked Schaub five times and picked him off twice.
Steelers are 7-1-1 ATS in their last 9 meetings vs. the Browns.
The OVER is 10-4-1 in Steelers last 15 vs. AFC North.
Key Injuries - NONE
PROJECTED SCORE: 28 (OVER - Total Play of the Day)
Browns: If the Browns don?t play better defensively this week than they did against the Cowboys, they might as well not even get off the bus. Dallas did whatever they wanted to against the Browns punchless defense, racking up close to 500 yards of total offense. The biggest problem was the Browns pass rush. The problem being it was non-existent. If Cleveland lets Ben Roethlisberger just sit in the pocket all day, he?ll carve them up like Tony Romo did. Offensively, Cleveland looked out of sync against Dallas. Pro Bowl receiver Braylon Edwards had three big drops, while the running game was never a factor.
Browns are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 home games.
Browns are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 vs. AFC.
Key Injuries - T Ryan Tucker (hip) is day-to-day.
C Rex Hadnot (knee) is day-to-day.
KR Joshua Cribbs (ankle) is day-to-day.
PROJECTED SCORE: 21
Football Cheat Sheet
by: Marc Lawrence
NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Tennessee at Cincinnati
Series History: Titans are 2-8 off a SU dog win. Bengals are 6-0 off a SU favorite loss.
Tennessee Key Stat: Titans are 5-0 as road dogs off a SU dog win
Cincinnati Key Stat: Marvin Lewis is 6-0 SU and 4-1-1 ATS at home in his NFL head coaching career in games off a SU favorite loss
You Need To Know: NFL Game Two teams off a SU favorite loss are 12-4 SU and ATS when facing a foe off a SU dog win in which they covered the spread by 9 or more points.
New England at New York Jets
Series History: Patriots are 9-0 last nine games here; visitor is 16-3
New England Key Stat: Bill Belichick is 41-57 SU as an NFL head coach without Tom Brady
New York Jets Key Stat: Jets are 0-6 SU and 1-5 ATS in games off a win with revenge under Eric Mangini
You Need To Know: Since 1980 NFL teams in their first road game of the season that won 16 or more the previous year are 4-20.
Pittsburgh at Cleveland
Series History: Steelers are 8-1 last 9 games, including 5-0 last 5 here
Pittsburgh Key Stat: Steelers have lost the money in 8 of their last 9 games against a division opponent off a DD loss
Cleveland Key Stat: Browns are 8-1 in Game Two of the season
You Need To Know: The Steelers are 0-5 on the road off a win under head coach Mike Tomlin.
Other Top Trends for this weekend: Stanford has been outgained in 12 of its 14 games under head coach Jim Harbaugh… Memphis is 0-2 SU and ATS but 2-0 ITS (In The Stats) this season… LSU head coach Les Miles is 16-3-1 ATS as a college head coach favorite in non-conference games… Kansas City Chiefs are 12-0-1 ATS in home opening games against division opponents… Carolina Panthers are 31-15-1 ATS as a dog under head coach John Fox but only 13-22-1 ATS as a favorite with Fox… St. Louis Rams are 0-12 SU and 2-10 ATS versus winning teams under head coach Scott Linehan
This Week’s Super System Says: PLAY AGAINST any college football team with a new coach in Game Three of the season if they are off a SU and ATS underdog win versus an opponent off a win of 7 or more points.
ATS W-L Record Since 1990: 11-1 (91%)
Play Against: Georgia Tech
Week 2 NFL Football Betting Trends
2008 NFL FREE TRENDS PICK SEASON RECORD: 1-2-0
Sunday, September 14th
Oakland at Kansas City, 1:00 ET
Oakland: 5-14 ATS off DD home loss
Kansas City: 23-8 Under 1st two weeks of season
Tennessee at Cincinnati, 1:00 ET
Tennessee: 12-2 ATS Away off home division win
Cincinnati: 5-15 ATS after allowing 200+ rushing yards
**BET ON TENNESSEE**
Indianapolis at Minnesota, 1:00 ET
Indianapolis: 21-5 Over Away off SU loss as favorite
Minnesota: 6-0 Over at home off road loss
**BET ON INDIANAPOLIS / MINNESOTA OVER**
New Orleans at Washington, 1:00 ET
New Orleans: 17-5 ATS off home division win
Washington: 7-21 ATS at home in September
**BET ON NEW ORLEANS**
Green Bay at Detroit, 1:00 ET
Green Bay: 10-1 ATS Away off home game
Detroit: 7-2 Over 1st month of season
Chicago at Carolina, 1:00 ET
Chicago: 19-6 Over vs. NFC
Carolina: 0-6 ATS at home 1st half of season
NY Giants at St. Louis, 1:00 ET
NY Giants: 9-1 ATS in road games
St. Louis: 8-0 Under in September
Buffalo at Jacksonville, 1:00 ET
Buffalo: 5-1 ATS as a road underdog of 7 points or less
Jacksonville: 13-3 Over off road game
Atlanta at Tampa Bay, 1:00 ET
Atlanta: 8-1 Under on grass field
Tampa Bay: 26-6 Under 1st 2 Weeks of season
**BET ON ATLANTA / TAMPA BAY UNDER**
San Francisco at Seattle, 4:05 ET
San Francisco: 12-26 ATS Away if the total is between 38.5 and 42
Seattle: 16-4 Over at home after loss by 14+ points
Miami at Arizona, 4:15 ET
Miami: 0-6 ATS in September
Arizona: 13-3 Over off SU win
New England at NY Jets, 4:15 ET
New England: 70-43 ATS as an underdog
NY Jets: 6-19 ATS at home in September
**BET ON NEW ENGLAND**
Baltimore at Houston, 4:15 ET
Baltimore: 0-8 ATS in road games
Houston: 5-1 Over off road loss by 14+ points
San Diego at Denver, 4:15 ET
San Diego: 12-3 ATS vs. conference
Denver: 7-17 ATS playing with 6 or less days rest
**BET ON SAN DIEGO**
Pittsburgh at Cleveland, 8:15 ET NBC
Pittsburgh: 0-7 ATS after scoring 35+ points
Cleveland: 6-0 ATS off SU loss
**BET ON CLEVELAND**
Monday, September 15th
Philadelphia at Dallas, 8:30 ET ESPN
Philadelphia: 8-1 ATS as a road underdog
Dallas: 8-1 Over off ATS win
Indianapolis Colts vs. Minnesota Vikings
Oddsmakers currently have the Colts listed as 2-point favorites versus the Vikings, while the game's total is sitting at 43½.
The Colts lost to Chicago 29-13 as a 10.5-point favorite last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (43).
Peyton Manning passed for 257 yards with a touchdown for Indianapolis and Reggie Wayne caught 10 passes for 86 yards with a touchdown.
Tavaris Jackson went 16-of-35 for 178 yards with a TD and an interception for Minnesota in its 24-19 loss to Green Bay on Monday night.
Green Bay covered as 3-point home favorites as the game played over the 39-point total listed by oddsmakers.
Team records:
Indianapolis: 0-1 SU, 0-1 ATS
Minnesota: 0-1 SU, 0-1 ATS
Indianapolis most recently:
When playing in September are 9-1
When playing on turf are 6-4
After being outgained are 7-3
When playing outside the division are 6-4
Minnesota most recently:
When playing in September are 4-6
When playing on turf are 5-5
After outgaining opponent are 4-6
When playing outside the division are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
Indianapolis is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Indianapolis is 18-5 SU in its last 23 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Indianapolis's last 10 games on the road
Indianapolis is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Minnesota's last 7 games at home
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Minnesota is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games at home
Minnesota is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Next up:
Indianapolis home to Jacksonville, Sunday, September 21
Minnesota home to Carolina, Sunday, September 21
New York Giants vs. St. Louis Rams
Oddsmakers currently have the Giants listed as 9-point favorites versus the Rams, while the game's total is sitting at 42.
Eli Manning rushed for a touchdown in Week 1, as the Giants opened the season with a 16-7 win over the Redskins. The Giants covered the 5-point spread, while the 23 points fell UNDER the posted total of 41.
Manning completed 19-of-35 pass attempts for 216 yards with one interception in that win.
The Rams lost to Philadelphia 38-3 as an 8.5-point underdog last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (43.5).
Marc Bulger threw for 158 yards with no touchdowns for St. Louis, while Steven Jackson was held to 40 yards on 14 carries.
Team records:
New York: 1-0 SU, 1-0 ATS
St. Louis: 0-1 SU, 0-1 ATS
New York most recently:
When playing in September are 5-5
When playing on turf are 6-4
After outgaining opponent are 8-2
When playing outside the division are 8-2
St. Louis most recently:
When playing in September are 4-6
When playing on turf are 2-8
After being outgained are 1-9
When playing outside the division are 2-8
A few trends to consider:
NY Giants are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games
NY Giants are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games
NY Giants are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games on the road
NY Giants are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games on the road
St. Louis is 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against NY Giants
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis's last 5 games when playing at home against NY Giants
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of St. Louis's last 13 games when playing NY Giants
The total has gone OVER in 4 of St. Louis's last 6 games at home
Next up:
NY Giants home to Cincinnati, Sunday, September 21
St. Louis at Seattle, Sunday, September 21
Green Bay Packers vs. Detroit Lions
Oddsmakers currently have the Packers listed as 3-point favorites versus the Lions, while the game's total is sitting at 46.
Aaron Rodgers was 18-of-22 for 178 yards with a touchdown to lead the Packers over the Vikings 24-19 in Week 1 action on Monday night.
Green Bay covered as 3-point home favorites as the game played over the 39-point total listed by oddsmakers.
The Lions lost to Atlanta 34-21 as a 3-point favorite last week. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (41).
Jon Kitna passed for 262 yards with two touchdowns and an interception for Detroit and Kevin Smith rushed for 48 yards and a touchdown on 16 carries.
Team records:
Green Bay: 1-0 SU, 1-0 ATS
Detroit: 0-1 SU, 0-1 ATS
Green Bay most recently:
When playing in September are 6-4
When playing on turf are 6-4
After being outgained are 6-4
When playing within the division are 8-2
Detroit most recently:
When playing in September are 4-6
When playing on turf are 5-5
After being outgained are 5-5
When playing within the division are 3-7
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Green Bay's last 5 games
Green Bay is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
Green Bay is 19-4 SU in its last 23 games
Green Bay is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Detroit's last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Detroit's last 8 games when playing at home against Green Bay
Detroit is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games when playing at home against Green Bay
Detroit is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Green Bay
Next up:
Green Bay home to Dallas, Sunday, September 21
Detroit at San Francisco, Sunday, September 21
Tennessee Titans vs. Cincinnati Bengals
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Titans defeated Jacksonville 17-10 as a 3-point underdog last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (37).
Chris Johnson rushed for 93 yards on 15 carries and also caught a touchdown pass for Tennessee, while Vince Young completed 12-of-22 passes for 110 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions in the win.
The Bengals lost to Baltimore 17-10 as a 2-point favorite last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (37.5).
Carson Palmer passed for 99 yards with an interception for Cincinnati, while the Bengals lone TD came on a 65-yards fumble return by Jonathan Joseph.
Team records:
Tennessee: 1-0 SU, 1-0 ATS
Cincinnati: 0-1 SU, 0-1 ATS
Tennessee most recently:
When playing in September are 4-6
When playing on turf are 4-6
After outgaining opponent are 4-6
When playing outside the division are 5-5
Cincinnati most recently:
When playing in September are 7-3
When playing on turf are 5-5
After being outgained are 5-5
When playing outside the division are 4-6
A few trends to consider:
Tennessee is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tennessee's last 6 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tennessee's last 5 games
Tennessee is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cincinnati's last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 6 games when playing at home against Tennessee
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 5 games when playing Tennessee
Next up:
Tennessee home to Houston, Sunday, September 21
Cincinnati at NY Giants, Sunday, September 21
Chicago Bears vs. Carolina Panthers
Oddsmakers currently have the Panthers listed as 3-point favorites versus the Bears, while the game's total is sitting at 37.
The Bears upset Indianapolis 29-13 as a 10.5-point underdog last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (43).
Matt Forte rushed for 123 yards in 23 carries with a touchdown for the Bears, while the Chicago defense recorded and safety and ran back a fumbled recovery for a touchdown.
The Panthers upset San Diego 26-24 as a 9-point underdog last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (41).
Jake Delhomme hit Dante Rosario on 14-yard touchdown pass as time expired in the fourth quarter, while John Kasay kicked four field goals for Carolina in the win.
Team records:
Chicago: 1-0 SU, 1-0 ATS
Carolina: 1-0 SU, 1-0 ATS
Chicago most recently:
When playing in September are 6-4
When playing on grass are 6-4
After outgaining opponent are 4-6
When playing outside the division are 6-4
Carolina most recently:
When playing in September are 5-5
When playing on grass are 4-6
After outgaining opponent are 2-8
When playing outside the division are 4-6
A few trends to consider:
Chicago is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Chicago is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago's last 6 games on the road
Chicago is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Carolina's last 7 games at home
Carolina is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Carolina's last 6 games
Carolina is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Next up:
Chicago home to Tampa Bay, Sunday, September 21
Carolina at Minnesota, Sunday, September 21
Buffalo Bills vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
Oddsmakers currently have the Jaguars listed as 5-point favorites versus the Bills, while the game's total is sitting at 37.
The Bills defeated Seattle 34-10 as a 1.5-point favorite last week. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (37.5).
Marshawn Lynch rushed for 76 yards on 18 carries with a touchdown for Buffalo, while Trent Edwards passed for 215 yards with a touchdown in the win.
The Jaguars lost to Tennessee 17-10 as a 3-point favorite last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (37).
David Garrard passes for 215 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions for Jacksonville, while Fred Taylor was held to 18 yards on nine carries.
Team records:
Buffalo: 1-0 SU, 1-0 ATS
Jacksonville: 0-1 SU, 0-1 ATS
Buffalo most recently:
When playing in September are 3-7
When playing on grass are 4-6
After outgaining opponent are 7-3
When playing outside the division are 4-6
Jacksonville most recently:
When playing in September are 6-4
When playing on grass are 8-2
After being outgained are 7-3
When playing outside the division are 8-2
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Buffalo's last 6 games on the road
Buffalo is 10-4 ATS in its last 14 games
Buffalo is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Jacksonville
Buffalo is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Jacksonville is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Jacksonville's last 13 games
Jacksonville is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Jacksonville's last 6 games at home
Next up:
Buffalo home to Oakland, Sunday, September 21
Jacksonville at Indianapolis, Sunday, September 21
New Orleans Saints vs. Washington Redskins
Oddsmakers currently have the Saints listed as 1-point favorites versus the Redskins, while the game's total is sitting at 42.
The Saints defeated Tampa Bay 24-20 as a 3-point favorite last week. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (42.5).
Drew Brees passed for 343 yards with three touchdowns and an interception for New Orleans, while Reggie Bush caught eight passes for 112 yards with a touchdown in the win.
The Redskins lost their season opener 16-7 to the Giants last time out, as 5-point underdogs. The 23 combined points fell UNDER the posted total of 41.
Jason Campbell threw for 133 yards with a touchdown for the Redskins in that loss.
Team records:
New Orleans: 1-0 SU, 1-0 ATS
Washington: 0-1 SU, 0-1 ATS
New Orleans most recently:
When playing in September are 5-5
When playing on grass are 4-6
After outgaining opponent are 3-7
When playing outside the division are 4-6
Washington most recently:
When playing in September are 5-5
When playing on grass are 5-5
After being outgained are 5-5
When playing outside the division are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Orleans's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Orleans's last 5 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Orleans's last 7 games on the road
New Orleans is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing New Orleans
Washington is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing New Orleans
Washington is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Washington is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Next up:
New Orleans at Denver, Sunday, September 21
Washington home to Arizona, Sunday, September 21
Oakland Raiders vs. Kansas City Chiefs
Oddsmakers currently have the Chiefs listed as 3½-point favorites versus the Raiders, while the game's total is sitting at 36.
JaMarcus Russell was 17-of-26 for 180 yards with two touchdowns for Oakland in its 41-14 loss to Denver in Week 1 action on Monday night.
Denver covered as 1-point road favorites as the teams played over the 41.5-point total posted by oddsmakers.
The Chiefs lost to New England 17-10 as a 16-point underdog last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (43).
Damon Huard completed 8-of-12 passes for 118 yards with a touchdown and an interception for Kansas City and Larry Johnson rushed for 74 yards on 22 carries.
Team records:
Oakland: 0-1 SU, 0-1 ATS
Kansas City: 0-1 SU, 1-0 ATS
Oakland most recently:
When playing in September are 2-8
When playing on grass are 2-8
After being outgained are 2-8
When playing within the division are 2-8
Kansas City most recently:
When playing in September are 4-6
When playing on grass are 3-7
After being outgained are 3-7
When playing within the division are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Oakland's last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oakland's last 6 games when playing Kansas City
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland's last 5 games on the road
Oakland is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
Kansas City is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing Oakland
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Kansas City's last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Kansas City's last 6 games when playing Oakland
Kansas City is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Oakland
Next up:
Oakland at Buffalo, Sunday, September 21
Kansas City at Atlanta, Sunday, September 21
San Francisco 49ers vs. Seattle Seahawks
Oddsmakers currently have the Seahawks listed as 7-point favorites versus the 49ers, while the game's total is sitting at 38.
The 49ers lost to Arizona 23-13 as a 2.5-point underdog last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (43).
J.T. O'Sullivan threw for 195 yards with an interception for San Francisco and Frank Gore rushed for 96 yards on 14 carries with a touchdown.
The Seahawks lost to Buffalo 34-10 as a 1.5-point underdog last week. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (37.5).
Matt Hasselbeck threw for 190 yards with a touchdown and an interception for Seattle, while Nate Burleson caught five passes for 60 yards and a TD.
Team records:
San Francisco: 0-1 SU, 0-1 ATS
Seattle: 0-1 SU, 0-1 ATS
San Francisco most recently:
When playing in September are 3-7
When playing on turf are 4-6
After outgaining opponent are 5-5
When playing within the division are 4-6
Seattle most recently:
When playing in September are 8-2
When playing on turf are 7-3
After being outgained are 6-4
When playing within the division are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Francisco's last 9 games when playing on the road against Seattle
San Francisco is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Seattle
San Francisco is 3-9 ATS in its last 12 games
Seattle is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Seattle is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Seattle's last 5 games
Seattle is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing San Francisco
Next up:
San Francisco home to Detroit, Sunday, September 21
Seattle home to St. Louis, Sunday, September 21
Atlanta Falcons vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Oddsmakers currently have the Buccaneers listed as 7-point favorites versus the Falcons, while the game's total is sitting at 37½.
The Falcons defeated Detroit 34-21 as a 3-point underdog last week. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (41).
Matt Ryan passes for 161 yards with a 62-yards TD pass to Michael Jenkins for Atlanta in the win
The Buccaneers lost to New Orleans 24-20 as a 3-point underdog last week. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (42.5).
Jeff Garcia passed for 221 yards with a touchdown and an interception for Tampa Bay and Joey Galloway caught six passes for 56 yards.
Team records:
Atlanta: 1-0 SU, 1-0 ATS
Tampa Bay: 0-1 SU, 0-1 ATS
Atlanta most recently:
When playing in September are 5-5
When playing on grass are 4-6
After outgaining opponent are 3-7
When playing within the division are 2-8
Tampa Bay most recently:
When playing in September are 5-5
When playing on grass are 5-5
After being outgained are 5-5
When playing within the division are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Atlanta's last 13 games on the road
Atlanta is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Atlanta's last 20 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Tampa Bay's last 7 games
Tampa Bay is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games when playing Atlanta
Tampa Bay is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Tampa Bay's last 20 games when playing Atlanta
Next up:
Atlanta home to Kansas City, Sunday, September 21
Tampa Bay at Chicago, Sunday, September 21
Miami Dolphins vs. Arizona Cardinals
Oddsmakers currently have the Cardinals listed as 7-point favorites versus the Dolphins, while the game's total is sitting at 39.
The Dolphins lost to the Jets 20-14 as a 3-point underdog last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (37).
Chad Pennington passed for 251 yards with a touchdown and an interception for Miami and Anthony Fasano caught eight passes for 84 yards with a TD.
The Cardinals defeated San Francisco 23-13 as a 2.5-point favorite last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (43).
Kurt Warner passed for 197 yards with a touchdown and Edgerrin James rushed for 100 yards on 26 carries.
Team records:
Miami: 0-1 SU, 0-1 ATS
Arizona: 1-0 SU, 1-0 ATS
Miami most recently:
When playing in September are 2-8
When playing on grass are 1-9
After being outgained are 1-9
When playing outside the division are 1-9
Arizona most recently:
When playing in September are 4-6
When playing on grass are 6-4
After being outgained are 6-4
When playing outside the division are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
Miami is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Arizona
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games
Miami is 5-10-2 ATS in its last 17 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona's last 5 games at home
Arizona is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona's last 5 games
Arizona is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Next up:
Miami at New England, Sunday, September 21
Arizona at Washington, Sunday, September 21
New England Patriots vs. New York Jets
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Patriots defeated Kansas City 17-10 as a 16-point favorite last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (43).
Matt Cassel completed 13-of-18 passes for 152 yards with a touchdown after replacing Tom Brady, while Randy Moss hauled in six passes for 116 yards with a TD.
The Jets defeated Miami 20-14 as a 3-point underdog last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (37).
Brett Favre completed 15-of-22 passes or 194 yards with a pair of touchdowns for New York, while Thomas Jones rushed for 101 yards with a touchdown on 22 carries in the win.
Team records:
New England: 1-0 SU, 0-1 ATS
New York: 1-0 SU, 1-0 ATS
New England most recently:
When playing in September are 8-2
When playing on turf are 10-0
After outgaining opponent are 9-1
When playing within the division are 8-2
New York most recently:
When playing in September are 5-5
When playing on turf are 2-8
After outgaining opponent are 4-6
When playing within the division are 4-6
A few trends to consider:
New England is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
New England is 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Jets
New England is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Jets
New England is 19-1 SU in its last 20 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the NY Jets last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the NY Jets last 6 games at home
NY Jets are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of the NY Jets last 6 games when playing New England
Next up:
New England home to Miami, Sunday, September 21
NY Jets at San Diego, Monday, September 22
San Diego Chargers vs. Denver Broncos
Oddsmakers currently have the Broncos listed as 1-point favorites versus the Chargers, while the game's total is sitting at 46.
The Chargers lost to Carolina 26-24 as a 9-point favorite last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (41).
Philip Rivers passed for 217 yards with three touchdowns for San Diego, while LaDainian Tomlinson rushed for 97 yards on 22 carries.
Jay Cutler went 16-of-24 for 299 yards with two touchdowns, as the Broncos rolled past the Raiders 41-14 in Week 1 action on Monday night.
Denver covered as 1-point road favorites as the teams played over the 41.5-point total posted by oddsmakers.
Team records:
San Diego: 0-1 SU, 0-1 ATS
Denver: 1-0 SU, 1-0 ATS
San Diego most recently:
When playing in September are 4-6
When playing on grass are 8-2
After being outgained are 4-6
When playing within the division are 9-1
Denver most recently:
When playing in September are 7-3
When playing on grass are 5-5
After outgaining opponent are 4-6
When playing within the division are 4-6
A few trends to consider:
San Diego is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
San Diego is 9-1 ATS in its last 10 games
San Diego is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
San Diego is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games
Denver is 17-4 SU in its last 21 games when playing at home against San Diego
Denver is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Denver is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Denver's last 13 games at home
Next up:
San Diego home to NY Jets, Monday, September 22
Denver home to New Orleans, Sunday, September 21
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cleveland Browns
Oddsmakers currently have the Steelers listed as 6½-point favorites versus the Browns, while the game's total is sitting at 44.
The Steelers defeated Houston 38-17 as a 7-point favorite last week. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (44).
Willie Parker rushed for 138 yards on 25 carries with three touchdowns for Pittsburgh, while Ben Roethlisberger completed 13-of-14 passes for 137 yards with a pair of TD passes to Hines Wards in the win
The Browns lost to Dallas 28-10 as a 6-point underdog last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (48.5).
Derek Anderson threw for 114 yards with a touchdown for Cleveland and Kellen Winslow had five catches for 47 yards and a touchdown.
Team records:
Pittsburgh: 1-0 SU, 1-0 ATS
Cleveland: 0-1 SU, 0-1 ATS
Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing in September are 6-4
When playing on grass are 6-4
After outgaining opponent are 5-5
When playing within the division are 7-3
Cleveland most recently:
When playing in September are 3-7
When playing on grass are 6-4
After being outgained are 6-4
When playing within the division are 3-7
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games
Pittsburgh is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland
Pittsburgh is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 5 games
Cleveland is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
Cleveland is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland's last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh
Next up:
Pittsburgh at Philadelphia, Sunday, September 21
Cleveland at Baltimore, Sunday, September 21
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Dallas Cowboys
Oddsmakers currently have the Cowboys listed as 7-point favorites versus the Eagles, while the game's total is sitting at 46½.
The Eagles crushed St. Louis 38-3 as an 8.5-point favorite last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (43.5).
Donovan McNabb passed for 361 yards with three touchdowns for Philadelphia, while Brian Westbrook rushed for 91 yards and a touchdown on 19 carries while also catching a TD pass.
The Cowboys defeated Cleveland 28-10 as a 6-point favorite last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (48.5).
Marion Barber rushed for 80 yards on 16 carries with a pair of touchdowns for Dallas, while Tony Romo passed for 320 yards with a touchdown and an interception in the win.
Team records:
Philadelphia: 1-0 SU, 1-0 ATS
Dallas: 1-0 SU, 1-0 ATS
Philadelphia most recently:
When playing in September are 6-4
When playing on turf are 6-4
After outgaining opponent are 4-6
When playing within the division are 6-4
Dallas most recently:
When playing in September are 8-2
When playing on turf are 7-3
After outgaining opponent are 8-2
When playing within the division are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
Philadelphia is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Philadelphia is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Dallas's last 5 games
Dallas is 14-4 SU in its last 18 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Dallas's last 6 games at home
Dallas is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
Next up:
Philadelphia home to Pittsburgh, Sunday, September 21
Dallas at Green Bay, Sunday, September 21