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NFL Preview: Patriots-Ravens, Browns-Steelers

• Ricky Rothstein

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

Since we’re at the quarter pole of the 2010 NFL regular season, pundits across the nation will begin (or may already have begun) building their arguments for “Best Team in the NFL.” Given how crazy this 2010 season has been — after four weeks there we no undefeated teams remaining — the Best-in-the-NFL debate can...

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NFL Preview: Vikings vs. Jets on Monday Night Football

• Ricky Rothstein

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

Certainly no shortage of storylines heading into this rather large Monday Night affair, huh? Consider the following: 1. Brett Favre returns to face his former Jets team for the first time. Under normal circumstances this would be fairly noteworthy, given how badly Favre’s tenure in New York ended. But there are special, um, “circumstances” now...

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NFL Preview: Giants and Texans Ready For a Shootout

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

Houston and the Giants both possess dominant defensive fronts but their soft secondaries should lead to a high scoring game. Numbers can be misleading While statistics never lie, sometimes one set of numbers fails to tell the whole story. Such is the case with the New York Giants’ secondary in 2010. So far this season...

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NFL Preview: Saints Will Soar Against Cardinals

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

Arizona may be 2-2 but their season already seems to be on life support. Al Dannity doesn’t expect things to get any better on Sunday. Cardinals need to find some defense Arizona has one of the most generous defenses in all of Football, that is to say including the NFL, College, High School, and Pop...

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NFL Preview: Packers vs. Redskins in key NFC battle

• Ricky Rothstein

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

3-1 Green Bay (-3.0, 1.95) at 2-2 Washington (+3.0, 1.87) This game will feature two dynamic quarterbacks in Green Bay’s Aaron Rodgers and Washington’s Donovan McNabb — even if their performances last week were anything but dynamic.  The Packers slogged out an ugly 28-26 home win over winless Detroit last Sunday as Rodgers completed 12...

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NFL Preview: Eagles Face Struggling Niners

• Ricky Rothstein

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

Talk about a plethora of storylines. This Sunday Night, football pundits will have plenty to talk about as two of the NFL’s more controversial teams — the San Francisco 49ers and Philadelphia Eagles — will do battle at Candlestick Park. Plenty to discuss on both sides of the football, so let’s start with the Eagles....

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NFL Preview: Reeling Titans to Take on Cowboys

• Ricky Rothstein

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

National Football League teams don’t get more puzzling than the Tennessee Titans. On paper, the Titans should be one of the NFL’s elite. They’ve got an outstanding coach in Jeff Fisher, a tremendous running game in RB Chris Johnson and QB Vince Young, great depth on the offensive and defensive lines and a linebacking crew...

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NFL Preview: Colts And Jaguars Renew Rivalry

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

The Indianapolis Colts have put an opening weekend defeat behind them and now look on track for another playoff season. Next up is a trip to Jacksonville and Al Dannity likes the Colts’ chances. A statistical mis-match The Colts start as -7.0 favorites with Sports Interaction and if anything, that’s being kind to the Jaguars....

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NFL Preview: Pats, Dolphins on Monday Night Football

• Ricky Rothstein

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

Last week, the AFC East took over prime-time as the New York Jets and Miami Dolphins engaged in an entertaining Sunday Night Football affair, with the Jets winning 31-23. This weekend, the division is once again back in the limelight — but this time, it’s on Monday Night Football. The 2-1 New England Patriots (-1.0,...

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NFL Preview: Vick’s Eagles Can Crush McNabb’s Redskins

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

Donovan McNabb makes a much anticipated return to Philadelphia on Sunday but Al Dannity doesn’t expect the Redskins’ quarterback to exact revenge over his former employers. Don’t bring a knife to a gunfight Donovan McNabb used to have quite an arsenal of receivers at his disposal. With Jeremy Maclin, DeSean Jackson, and Brent Celek as...

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NFL Preview: Bears, Giants Tangle on Sunday Night Football

• Ricky Rothstein

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

If you’re wondering why the undefeated Chicago Bears are four-point underdogs to the 1-2 New York Giants (who, let’s be honest, have not looked great in back-to-back weeks) — you are not alone. The surprising point spread for this weekend’s big Sunday Night Football affair is one of the most befuddling NFL football betting lines...

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NFL Preview: Broncos Face Steep Challenge in Tennessee

• Ricky Rothstein

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

After dropping a frustrating 27-13 decision to Indianapolis at home last week, the Denver Broncos (1-2) will continue their AFC South tour this Sunday with a difficult road date in Tennessee (2-1). What makes the Titans such a difficult matchup? You know exactly what they’re going to do, but it’s still darn near impossible to...

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NFL Preview: AFC North Battles Abound

• Ricky Rothstein

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

Week 4 of the NFL regular season promises to be an important one as several key division battles highlight the slate. Nowhere is this more evident than in the AFC North where all four teams – Baltimore, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati and Cleveland – will duke it out in what’s quickly becoming the NFL’s most competitive division....

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NFL Preview: Packers Will Take Control

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

Lovie Smith has done a great job getting Chicago to 2-0 but Al Dannity sees the Bears’ winning streak coming to an end on Monday Night Football. Green Bay will be too strong for Chicago The Bears managed to beat Dallas by stopping the run and forcing the Cowboys to over-rely on their passing game....

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NFL Preview: Broncos Face Colts With Heavy Hearts

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

After the death of Kenny McKinley in midweek, it will be tough for Denver to focus on Sunday’s meeting with Indianapolis. Tragic week for Denver Irrespective of what happens this Sunday, this is a sad week for the Denver Broncos. The tragic death of wide receiver Kenny McKinley, a special-teamer who had been placed on...

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NFL Preview: Unbeaten Dolphins Host Jets in Miami

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

One week after putting in the best performance of his NFL career to date, Mark Sanchez leads the Jets on a tough road trip to Miami. Defense to dominate in Miami The Jets and the Dolphins have looked dominant on defense in the early weeks of the season. Collectively, New York and Miami have conceded...

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NFL Preview: Texans Can Compound Cowboys’ Woes

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

After a dramatic comeback-win over Washington, the Texans will look to move to 3-0 when the Cowboys pay a visit this Sunday. Houston will get better Heaven help the rest of the NFL when Brian Cushing’s suspension ends. Houston already owns one of the nastiest defenses around and the return of Cushing in two weeks’...

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NFL Preview: Giants and Titans Look to Bounce Back

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

Tennessee and New York both lost in week 2 after impressing in their opening games. Who will get back on track this Sunday? Giants’ defense must attack New York has supposedly the deepest front seven in all of the NFL yet this collection of talent managed all of 1 sack against the Colts last week....

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NFL Preview: Battered Steelers can win in Tampa

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

The Pittsburgh Steelers are 2-0 without Ben Roethlisberger and Al Dannity likes them to move to 3-0 by beating the Bucs on Sunday. Batch will suffice for now Big Ben remains out with suspension and now with Dennis Dixon down for five weeks, the Steelers must turn to Charlie Batch to lead them into week...

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NFL Preview: Saints Will Tear 49ers Apart

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

After a slow start to the season, Al Dannity expects the Saints’ offense to explode in week 2 on Monday Night Football. Saints will torment 49ers defense Having won their season opener, it’s now time for the Saints to take their show on the road and prove there is no Super Bowl hangover. Luckily they...