NFL Game Betting Preview for September 2, 2010: New England Patriots vs. New York Giants
It is difficult to bet against the New England Patriots when quarterback Tom Brady and head coach Bill Belichick are working together. Earlier in the preseason it looked like the wheels might come off the Patriots perfectly constructed wagon. Tom Brady was speaking out in the media against the HBO show “Hard Knocks” which is completely unlike Brady and the Patriots lost last week to the St. Louis Rams.The preseason loss to the Rams would not be so discouraging if it wasn’t for the fact that the first-string Patriots defense made rookie St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford look like a 10-year pro. If you are betting on NFL games this year that involve the Patriots, then their young and inexperienced starting defense has to be a concern.
The New York Giants have just come off of two tough preseason losses. The Pittsburgh Steelers squeaked past the Giants 24-17 two weeks ago, and last week the Baltimore Ravens pummeled the Giants 24-10. The concern in New York this season is the same as it always has been; the offense.
Eli Manning is paid like an elite quarterback, and he puts up impressive numbers each season but he always seems to have problems getting that 80-yard drive to seal a game that the Giants really need. Ever since the Giants lost their three-back attack at running back, Eli has looked questionable.
On defense it looks like the Giants have found yet another stud on the defensive line in rookie defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul. He may not yet be able to affect pro games like he did college football betting, but working next to guys like Osi Yumeniora can only help the young man’s career.
The loss to the Rams was shocking to the Patriots and their fans. While it was only preseason, both first-string teams looked ineffective for New England. It is doubtful that a preseason loss to the Rams will affect the football betting action surrounding the Patriots this season, but it is something that the coaching staff noticed and they will look to make changes before the season starts.
Patriots quarterback Tom Brady may see limited action in this game if he plays at all, but first-string quarterback Eli Manning may play a couple of series in this game just to get warmed up. In the first preseason game against the New York Jets, Eli was hammered without his helmet on and had a gash in his forehead that required 12 stitches to close up. He has not been able to practice with a helmet on, and has not played since. Head coach Tom Coughlin may want to get Eli in this game a little bit just to get Eli some game playing time before the season starts.
The Patriots still have some second-string defensive players that could be first-string depending on how they play in this game. So, from a Patriots perspective, this game is very important. The Giants are pretty much set all around on their roster so, aside from a little more Eli than he may want to use, Tom Coughlin will probably use this game to determine who stays and who goes with Big Blue.
Pick: New England Patriots 35-20
MOTD 2 Highlights of Yanks in Prem: Holden, Howard, & Friedel
Friedel makes top saves of the week in the EPL
U.S. Soccer and Bob Bradley Agree to Contract Extension
*USSF re-signs Bradley through 2014
*U.S. Soccer and Bob Bradley Agree to Contract Extension
*Bradley to remain USMNT head coach through 2014
*Four More Years For Bob Bradley
DaMarcus Beasley Signs With Hannover
*Pending medical, Beasley joins Hannover
*Beasley signs with Hannover 96
Torres and Gomez play for Pachuca as the losses continue
*Torres went the distance and Gomez played the final ten minutes in a 3-1 loss to Puebla.
*Highlights after the jump...
Barca Prime craze in Action
Top Football News - In the inaugural La Liga matches, the defending champion FC Barcelona must travel to Estadio El Sardinero, the stadium of Racing Santander to retain the title they achieved last season.
Shown at home versus not make Barca Undaunted, the match just three minutes walk, the mega star Lionel Messi scored his first goal this season. Score 0-1 for the championship team.
New Barca doubled their victory in the 33rd minute, through Andres Iniesta. When Tom tried to throw the ball, kick a first-time and a little speculation, Spanish goalscorer in World Cup victory was immediately directing the ball into the opponent's goal, which was left vacant Tono. The visitors were ahead 0-2.
The second act begins, Josep Guardiola did not loosen his foster child assault. He put Pedro to replace the captain of Barcelona, Xavi.
Substitution is proven effective, groove Blaugrana attack incessantly pounding the host. In fact, in 62 minutes to goals from players who created last season to defend Valencia, David Villa, through the headings to continue crossing sweet bait from Dani Alvez.
0-3 victory for Barcelona this remained unchanged until the referee blew the whistle Carlos Delgado Ferreiro marks the end of the match length. The defending champions won their first three figures, although the opponent had to perform in the cage.
Milan Big Win at Action Opening
Milan Big Win at Action Opening
Alexandre Pato Maker 2 goals against LecceTop Football News - AC Milan started the game early this season with the Lega Calcio entertain Lecce at San Siro.
Milan, who want to get up in the season since the show kicked off a long whistle signal to open the game. As a result, their Brazilian striker, Alexandre Pato netted the skin round success in the 16th minute, after he tricked Lecce goalkeeper Antonio Rosati. Score 1-0 for the hosts.
1-0 does not make Rossonero loosen their attacks, they managed to duplicate a 2-0 victory over the foot of the other Brazilian players, Thiago Silva, who managed to take advantage of turmoil in the middle of the penalty box Lecce.
Pato scored again and made them into the distance widens Milan 3-0 in minute 28. The result was 3-0 last until the first half ended.
at the end of the game, Inzaghi managed to prove sharp and show how he is still eligible to play. In minutes he scored 90 goals and close to Milan's 4-0 victory.
Howard and Friedel face off as Aston Villa wins 1-0
*Both were in goal in a 1-0 win for Aston Villa.
*Highlights after the jump...
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Yanks in English Lower Leagues: Simek, Doyle, and Peterlin
*He went the full 90 in a 1-1 draw with Colchester United.
Doyle with Derby
*He went 57 minutes in a 2-2 draw with QPR.
Peterlin with Plymouth
*He entered in the 76th minute in a 3-0 loss to Peterborough.
Simek
Doyle
Peterlin
Bradley goes distance in 'Gladbach's 6-3 win
*He went the distance in a 6-3 win over Bayer Leverkusen.
*Highlights after the jump...
Holden has solid match in 2-2 draw with Birmingham
*He played a solid 78 minutes in a 2-2 draw with Birmingham.
*Highlights after the jump...
Yanks Down South Highlights: Ochoa and Castillo
*He went 78 minutes in a 1-1 draw with Morelia.
Castillo with San Luis
*He entered in the 77th minute in a 2-1 win over Atlante.
Manchester United defeated West Ham United
Manchester United vs West Ham UnitedTop Football News - Manchester United's successful return to the correct path in the competition to win the English League title. Entertain West Ham United, the club was nicknamed the Red Devils look slick and win with three goals without reply.
In this game, United kicked off the show immediately after the whistle, a sign the game started, blown by the referee. 3 minutes, they almost superior if only cross Patrice Evra on Dimitar Berbatov is not immediately anticipated well by the Hammers goalkeeper Robert Green.
Disaster for the visitors came in minute 33. Movement veteran winger Ryan Giggs in the penalty box Hammers terminated forcibly by Spector. Referee without hesitation pointed to the white dot. Wayne Rooney penalty is executing very well and ended his goal drought over the years.
Get a feed from Paul Scholes, Rooney passes the ball with the heel on Nani. After the two players outwit the back of The Hammers, Nani off a kick which could not well anticipated by Green.
West Ham slumped further. In the 69th minute, Nani who stabbed into the penalty box off a cross Hammers are immediately greeted a spectacular volley Dimitar Berbatov. 3-0, and this result was to survive until the referee blew the long whistle
AS Roma retained Cesena
AS Roma 2010 TeamTop Football News - Roma received the result that is not too good in their first match in Serie A 2010-11. Facing the promotion team Cesena, Francesco Totti et al. can only play a goalless draw.
Playing games at Olimpico, Sunday (08/29/2010), Rome dominated the game overall. Soccernet recorded a team from Italy's capital city has a mastery of the ball 61:39.
Since the first half, Roma many pressing the opposing team. Numerous opportunities have been obtained yet to match after no goals are created.
AC Milan is interested in recruiting Ibra
AC Milan is interested in recruiting Ibra
Zlatan Ibrahimovic WallpaperTop Football News - AC Milan are ready to actually recruit Zlatan Ibrahimovic in the year 2006. But reality says another. After waiting for four years, finally realized that desire can become real.
Uniformed official Ibra Milan on Sunday (29/08/2010). Rossonerri get Swedish striker was on loan from Barcelona.
Bocanegra gets assist in St. Etienne win
*He went the distance in a 3-1 win over Lens.
*Highlights after the jump...
U.S. Soccer, Juergen Klinsmann talking
*Source: Bob Bradley, Sunil Gulati talk
*U.S. Soccer, Juergen Klinsmann talking
*Report: Klinsmann meets with Gulati
*Reports: US Soccer Prez Sunil Gulati meets with Bob Bradley … then Juergen Klinsmann
Dempsey is second half sub in Fulham's 2-2 draw
*Clint entered in the 59th minute in a 2-2 draw with Blackpool.
*Highlights after the jump...
Jones scores in Schalke's loss to Cherundolo's Hannover
*Both went the distance and Jermaine scored in a 2-1 loss to Hannover.
*You can watch the entire match here.
*Highlights after the jump...
Jones Goal
All goals from match
UEFA Released 2010 Player of the Year Nominations
UEFA Released 2010 Player of the Year NominationsTop Football News - UEFA released the 12 names entered as a candidate winning the European Club Player of the Year award (UEFA Club Footballer of the Year) in which the winner will be announced in conjunction with the Champions League draw in Monaco.
12 candidates nominated for the award entered in each position and overall awards, where three players designated as strong candidates for each category of the goalkeeper, defender, midfielder and best striker.
Nominations were determined by the coaches of the 16 teams that reached the Champions League knockout round from 2009 to 2010. Each coach has an opportunity to select individual positions is also an award voted for a name that will be the Player of the Year in 2010.
Here are the names of the candidates winning the UEFA Player of the Year award in 2010:
Best goalkeeper:
Julio Cesar (Internazionale Milano FC)
Hugo Lloris (Olympique Lyonnais)
Víctor Valdes (FC Barcelona)
Best defender:
Lucio (FC Internazionale Milano)
Maicon (Internazionale Milano FC)
Gerard Pique (Barcelona FC)
Best Midfielder:
Xavi Hernandez (FC Barcelona)
Arjen Robben (FC Bayern München)
Wesley Sneijder (FC Internazionale Milano)
Best Striker:
Lionel Messi (FC Barcelona)
Diego Milito (FC Internazionale Milano)
Wayne Rooney (Manchester United FC)
Priview Champions League 2010 - 2010
Priview Champions League 2010 - 2010Top Football News - Lottery main round of the Champions League already done, 32 teams were now ready to compete. Wembley Stadium is now equally so shooting a team-best team in Europe is.
Will enter the Champions League group phase since 14 September 2010 when the next one began dihelat matchday. Currently, the 32 participating teams had been able to predict kansnya ancar ancar-after raffle conducted.
Phase rotation group itself will be finished on December 8 to come after matchday 6 completely playable. From there, the teams that qualify will pause for a moment before appearing again in the knock-out phase began February 15, 2011.
For the teams that successfully pass through these rounds, they came in the quarterfinal that will start to be held on April 5, 2011. From here, the four best teams will get to the semi-finals which start staged on April 26, 2011.
In the end, comes the two best teams in the final next May 28, 2011. They will compete to become the European champion of British pride at the stadium, Wembley.
Atletico Madrid Seize the European Super Cup
Atletico Madrid Seize the European Super CupTop Football News - Inter Milan's desire to win his fifth trophy this year failed, after the European Super party against Atletico Madrid (08/28/2010), 0-2 submission Nerazzurri.
In a match that held in the Stade de Louis II, Monaco, the Inter back down the same team as when defeating AS Roma in the Italian Super Cup yesterday. Meanwhile, Atletico's Sergio Aguero and Diego rely on Forlan.
Atletico's victory created two goals Jose Antonio Reyes and Aguero in the second round. This achievement even more polished performance at the 2010 Los Cochoneros after Europa League trophy they won last May.
For Inter this failure means closing their chances in a clean sweep of six titles this year. Last chance is to win the title at the Club World Cup which will dihelat next December.
YA Weekend Schedule - 8/27-8/29
Clint Dempsey, Eddie Johnson
Competition: Barclay's Premier League
Fixture: Blackpool vs Fulham
Time: 10 AM ET
Broadcasts: On FoxSoccer.tv, replay at 9 AM ET on 8/29 on FSC
Marcus Hahnemann
Competition: Barclay's Premier League
Fixture: Wolves vs Newcastle United
Time: 10 AM ET
Broadcasts: Live on FoxSoccer.tv, replay at 6 PM ET on 8/29 on FSC+
Johnathan Spector
Competition: Barclay's Premier League
Fixture: Manchester United vs West Ham
Time: 12:30 PM ET
Broadcasts: Live on FSC
Alejandro Bedoya
Competition: Swedish Allsvenskanliga
Fixture: Orebro vs Helsingborg
Time: 10 AM ET
Broadcasts: None
Conor Doyle
Competition: Npower Championship
Fixture: Derby County vs QPR
Time: 10 AM ET
Broadcasts: None
Maurice Edu
Competition: Scottish Premier League
Fixture: Rangers vs St Johnstone
Time: 10 AM ET
Broadcasts: None
Sacha Kljestan
Competition: Belgian Jupiler League
Fixture: Anderlecht vs Zulte-Waregem
Time: 2 PM ET
Broadcasts: None
Sunday, August 29th
Stuart Holden
Competition: Barclay's Premier League
Fixture: Bolton vs Birmingham
Time: 8:30 AM ET
Broadcasts: Live on FSC+, live on FoxSoccer.tv
Oguchi Onyewu
Competition: Serie A
Fixture: AC Milan vs Lecce
Time: 2:45 PM ET
Broadcasts: Live on ESPN3.com, live on FSC
Brad Friedel, Brad Guzan, Eric Lichaj, Tim Howard, Ghost of Landon Donovan
Competition: Barclay's Premier League
Fixture: Aston Villa vs Everton
Time: 11 AM ET
Broadcasts: Live on FSC
Mikkel 'Mix' Diskerud, Erik Benjaminsen
Competition: Norwegian Tippeligaen
Fixture: Stabaek vs Lillestrom
Time: 12 PM ET
Broadcasts: None
Jozy Altidore, Guiseppe Rossi
Competition: Spanish Primera División
Fixture: Real Sociedad vs Villareal
Time: 11 AM ET
Broadcasts: None
Michael Bradley
Competition: German Bundesliga
Fixture: Bayer Leverkusen vs BMG
Time: 9:30 AM ET
Broadcasts: None
Jermaine Jones, Steve Cherundolo
Competition: German Bundesliga
Fixture: Schalke vs Hannover
Time: 9:30 AM ET
Broadcasts: Live on ESPN3.com
Danny Williams
Competition: German Bundesliga
Fixture: Nurnberg v. Freiburg
Time: 9:30 AM ET
Jose Torres, Herculez Gomez, Marco Vidal
Competition: Mexican Primera División
Fixture: Puebla vs Pachuca
Time: 1 PM ET
Broadcasts: None (that I know of, might be something on Univision/Telefutura, but yo no hablo Espanol)
List courtesy mcritelli from Big Soccer
Who's next to move to Europe?
Actually, David, I think there are a number of players more likely to leave than Donovan at this juncture. Here's why: For Donovan and his freshly upped salary, money might no longer be an incentive to move, because the $2.1 million (plus tips) he is now making isn't very far from what he could command in Europe. His move to Everton was facilitated by his impending divorce. It appears that he's trying to get back together with his ex, so he might want to be in the area. And Donovan feels that he has proved himself in Europe, however brief his excursion there was.
So his urge to go, by those three measures, has to be considerably less pressing than it would have been a year or so ago. There are, however, a number of players who look like good bets to go. Houston's Geoff Cameron makes the league's minimum wage in spite of sitting comfortably in the 90th percentile of quality among players. Cameron appears to be resisting a new contract to follow the likes of former Dynamo players Stuart Holden and Ricardo Clark to Europe via free agency. Danny Mwanga, Philadelphia's rookie standout, told me minutes after being drafted first overall in January that he couldn't wait to start playing in France, and that he had to be persuaded to use MLS as a springboard in favor of going right out of college. Look for him to bolt when he gets the chance. New York's Macoumba Kandji, meanwhile, also has discovered his name on a few European wish lists. Although he has yet to light up the league here, his size could make him a good fit in, say, a Championship-type team in England.
Several others look to have slowly outgrown the league and may be ready to take a step up. Seattle's Fredy Montero, for example, or New England's Shalrie Joseph. D.C. United's preposterously gifted Andy Najar might not be far behind them. As for Ream and Gonzalez, both lack a good bit of polish. Although that may not stop them -- others have preferred getting to know European pine over MLS grass before -- they're certainly not the most Europe-ready players in the league. Ream is an able distributor but needs to work on his defending, while Gonzalez, a better pure defender, has looked a bit shaky as often as he has solid.
*Who's next to move to Europe?
Jozy goes 72 minutes in Villarreal win
*He went 72 minutes in a 2-1 win over Dnepr-Transmash.
*Highlights will be posted as soon as they are available
U.S. U-20 MNT Set for Three International Games in Peru
The U.S. U-20 Men’s National Team will travel to Peru for a four-team international tournament from Sept. 1-13 in Arequipa. Head coach Thomas Rongen will bring 20 players, all professionals, to play against Paraguay on Sept. 6, Colombia on Sept. 8 and Peru on Sept. 10.
The roster includes eight players who were part of the team that lifted the Milk Cup trophy in Northern Ireland in July, including Gale Agbossoumonde, who wore the captain’s armband in the championship game and scored the winning goal. Agbossoumonde, who plays for S.C. Braga in Portugal, along with FC Porto’s Samir Badr and G.D. Estoril Praia’s Greg Garza are three players from Portugal who will be making the trip to Peru.
A pair of Hertha Berlin players – Anthony Brooks and Jerome Kiesewetter – will be joining Rongen’s team for the first time from Germany. Goalkeeper Cody Cropper from Ipswich Town in England rounds out the European contingent.
Seven players who play professionally in Mexico will be traveling to Peru, including cousins Moises and Emilio Orozco, who led Real So Cal to Development Academy Finals Week in July and now play for Tigres. Christian Flores (Club Tijuana), Victor Garza (Tigres) and Kevin Huezo (Pachuca) join Milk Cup veterans Ernest Nungaray (Monarcas Morelia) and Adrian Ruelas (Santos Laguna) on the roster.
Recently signed defender Bryan De La Fuente joins Chivas USA teammate Cesar Zamora as two of the five Major League Soccer Homegrown Players traveling to Peru. D.C. United’s Conor Shanosky, New York Red Bulls Juan Agudelo and the Houston Dynamo’s Francisco Navas Cobo are the others who moved from U.S. Soccer’s Development Academy into MLS.
The U.S. U-20 MNT is gearing up for the CONCACAF U-20 Championship, which will serve as FIFA U-20 World Cup qualifying, slated for early next year. The 2011 FIFA U-20 World Cup will be held in Colombia in the summer.
Roster By Position:
GOALKEEPERS (2): Samir Badr (F.C. Porto; Fairfax, Va.), Cody Cropper (Ipswich Town; Athens, Ga.)
DEFENDERS (7): Gale Agbossoumonde (S.C. Braga; Syracuse, N.Y.), Anthony Brooks (Hertha BSC; Berlin, Germany), Bryan De La Fuente (Chivas USA; Bell, Calif.), Christian Flores (Club Tijuana; El Cajon, Calif.), Greg Garza (G.D. Estoril Praia; Grapevine, Texas), Emilio Orozco (Tigres; Oxnard, Calif.), Korey Veeder (Crystal Palace Baltimore; St. Petersburg, Fla.)
MIDFIELDERS (7): Victor Garza (Tigres; Edinburg, Texas), Kevin Huezo (C.F. Pachuca; Santa Ana, Calif.), Francisco Navas Cobo (Houston Dynamo; Richmond, Texas), Ernest Nungaray (Monarcas Morelia; National City, Calif.), Moises Orozco (Tigres; Oxnard, Calif.), Conor Shanosky (D.C. United; Sterling, Va.), Cesar Zamora (Chivas USA; Sylmar, Calif.)
FORWARDS (4): Juan Agudelo (New York Red Bulls; Barnegat, N.Y.), Jerome Kiesewetter (Hertha BSC; Berlin, Germany), Adrian Ruelas (Santos Laguna; Fontana, Calif.), Omar Salgado (Portland Timbers; El Paso, Texas)
*U.S. U-20 MNT Set for Three International Games in Peru
Clint Dempsey Goal against Port Vale
MLB Odds for August 26, 2010: Arizona Diamondbacks @ San Diego Padres
The baseball betting world never expected the San Diego Padres to be challenging for the NL West pennant. It was supposed to be the Giants and the Dodgers battling away for the pennant, but things just have a funny way of working out. Now the Padres lead the NL West by five and half games over the Giants and the Dodgers are not even in the picture.The NFL betting and NCAA football betting will have to wait for a while in Southern California as the Padres are getting geared up for the playoffs. The Padres have won seven of their last 10 which includes a current two-game winning streak. That has helped to put some distance between themselves and the Giants as the Giants have gone .500 in their last 10 games.
The Arizona Diamondbacks are 27 games out of first place in the NL West and planning for the future. With roster experimentation comes losing baseball games, and the Diamondbacks have lost seven of their last 10 games. Arizona has been experimenting with AAA players at almost every position to see who will be part of the line-up next season, and to see which current players need to go.
The Diamondbacks will put Ian Kennedy on the mound for this game in an attempt to evaluate their starting rotation. Kennedy has had a tough season with a 7-9 record and a 4.41 ERA. He is having a difficult time keeping control of his pitches, and he is also showing difficulty in getting his signs in from the catcher.
Padres starting pitcher Kevin Correia has been a surprise to MLB betting experts this season. He has a 10-8 record with a 4.82 ERA. If Correia could get off to better starts in games, he could very well be a 15-game winner each season. It takes Correia an inning or two to get really rolling, and if a team gets to him in the early innings then it can be a short night for the San Diego starter.
The Diamondbacks have fallen below the level of playing for pride this season. They are definitely in a rebuilding phase, and the evaluation of new talent has taken a toll on the team’s record the past few weeks. More than likely, the D-Backs will come out next season with a very different starting pitching rotation as there are few starters on the roster worth keeping.
The Padres want to keep rolling right on into the playoffs. They are taking a look at their entire roster and trying to put together the best possible line-up to challenge in the playoffs. This Padre team has been one of the better teams in recent years, and they could be gearing up for a good playoff run. So, don’t look for many minor leaguers on the field for the Padres. The pedal is down and San Diego is blazing right towards the playoffs.
Pick: San Diego Padres 6-2
Video: Highlights of Yanks in the Carling Cup (including Dempsey's goal)
Dempsey with Fulham
*He came on in the 2nd half and scored in a 6-0 win over Port Vale.
Holden with Bolton
*He came on in the 66th minute in a 1-0 win over Southampton.
Spector with West Ham
*He went the distance in a 1-0 win over Oxford United.
I had to upload the entire League Cup Show as I was unable to clip and edit. But all of the games are there. Enjoy...
Wednesday Night YA/USMNT Link Drop
*Dempsey scored for Fulham who beat up lower league Port Vale while Jonathan Spector enjoyed a rare start for West Ham who downed pesky Oxford United in second round Carling Cup action.
*Norwegian-American Kenneth Di Vita Jensen is eager to continue this his Norwegian Eliteserien success at Honefoss.
*Beasley in negotiations with Hannover
*Dempsey scores in Fulham's Carling Cup rout
*Americans Abroad: Carling Cup Rewind
Holden and Spector help teams to Carling Cup wins
*He came on in the 66th minute in a 1-0 win over Southampton.
Spector with West Ham
*He went the distance in a 1-0 win over Oxford United.
This was the best I could do in terms of highlights...
Tuesday Night YA/USMNT Link Drop
*Bob Bradley update, U.S. soccer team news
*U.S. soccer needs top players to coach
*Gringo Report: Ochoa tallies for Estudiantes
*Parkhurst shelved with dislocated shoulder
*Kljestan's team out of Champs League
*Tony Taylor was again a second half substitute as Estoril defeated Oliveirense
NFL Preseason Betting Preview: Atlanta Falcons at Miami Dolphins Odds
The Miami Dolphins are finally going to play a team that is not from Florida. After sweeping the battles for Florida by beating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Jacksonville Jaguars in their first two preseason games, the Dolphins are catching the eye of the betting world. The most curious thing about the Dolphins is the way they are playing their quarterbacks.Quarterback Chad Pennington did not play in the first preseason game against the Buccaneers, but he came into the game against the Jaguars and threw a touchdown pass. Starting quarterback Chad Henne looked potent in the Jacksonville game as he went 11 for 14 with 151 yards and two touchdowns. NFL betting experts were also happy to see quarterback Tyler Thigpen get in the game against Jacksonville and throw for 76 more yards.
All of the Dolphin quarterbacks seem to thrive in head coach Tony Sporano’s offense. In a move that resembles a college football betting gimmick, it is entirely possible that the Dolphins will utilize all three of their quarterbacks all season long. Let us also not forget the time that running back Ronnie Brown spends under center in the wildcat. It may all seem like a bad movie to defensive coordinators around the league, but it is also incredibly difficult to defend.
The Falcons are still trying to find their defense in this preseason. Quarterback Matt Ryan is getting limited action, but he looks good when he is in. Aside from veterans John Abraham and Erik Coleman, the Falcons are getting some inconsistent play on defense. Young defensive players like Kroy Biermann and Trey Lewis look good, but the Patriots put almost 130 rushing yards on the Falcons. The Falcons need to tighten up on the defensive line.
It is important to remember that the NFL football betting lines have the Falcons at 30 to 1 odds to win the Super Bowl, so there is not much expected from Atlanta. However, the Falcons will give the Saints a run for their money in the NFC South and challenge for a playoff spot all season long.
Miami just remains an enigma to the rest of the league. On defense they are pretty solid. They can stop the run, and they have some pretty good defensive backs. But what remains the best defense in Miami is their offense. Because the Miami offense has so many different looks, they manage to keep the ball for long periods of time in every game they play. In their games against the Jaguars and the Buccaneers, the Dolphins had the ball for nearly 34 minutes. If the other team’s offense is not on the field, they cannot score.
The Falcons will get their team figured out in time for opening day, and they will challenge for the division title. The Dolphins have the Jets and the Patriots to compete with for the AFC East title, so it may be a case of the Dolphins challenging for a wild card. But in this game, the Dolphins may be able to play “keep away” long enough to send the Falcons home disappointed.
Pick; Miami Dolphins 24-13
Monday Night YA/USMNT Link Drop
*Johnson: US players not fully respected in England
*Stabaek youth team player Erik Benjaminsen has officially become a member of the club's senior team
*DeMerit still waiting for right club opportunity
*Bradley raises pressure on MacDonald by admitting interest in 'massive club'
*Michael Parkhurst suffered a shoulder injury in the 20th minute today and had to be taken to the hospital.
