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NFL: Detroit can Shock Green Bay on Thanksgiving

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: November 23, 2011

The re-emergence of Kevin Smith is just one of the reasons Al Dannity is backing the big upset tomorrow when the Lions host the Packers in Ford Field. The sports betting bonanza of Thanksgiving is going to begin with a big surprise. Smith wants a turkey leg Up until last Sunday this looked like a...

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NFL Week 05 Power Rankings: Lions, Bills Rise, Eagles, Jets Fall

• Frank Doyle

• Last Updated: October 11, 2011

The Lions, Bills and Niners are enjoying the bright lights at the top of table, while the Jets, Eagles and Texans all have serious causes for concern. Frank Doyle ranks ‘em after Week 5. 1 (-). Green Bay Packers, (5-0, 4-1-0 ATS). The Packers stomped the Falcons in the playoffs, and then went back to...

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NFL Monday Night Preview: Chicago Bears at Detroit Lions

• Frank Doyle

• Last Updated: October 10, 2011

The Detroit Lions play their first Monday Night Football game tonight in ten years. Frank Doyle weighs up the odds. The Chicago Bears are in the unusual position of going to Detroit tonight as an NFL betting underdog. The Bears have a 93-64-5 record against the Lions but you can take Chicago +6 tonight. These...

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NFL Power Rankings: Packers on Top, Niners Rise, Steelers Fall

• Frank Doyle

• Last Updated: October 4, 2011

The Packers remain the team to beat while the Eagles and Steelers fall. Frank Doyle ranks ’em after Week 4. 1 (-). Green Bay Packers. (4-0, 3-1-0 ATS.) Streets ahead of every other team in football. Aaron Rodgers waited a long time for his moment, but it’s been worth waiting for. 2 (-). New Orleans...

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Saints, Bills Rise, Birds, Bears Fall – NFL Power Rankings After Week 3

• Frank Doyle

• Last Updated: September 27, 2011

Frank Doyle ranks ‘em after Week 3 – the Saints, Lions and Bills are on the rise, while two birds and the Bears slide down the scale. 1 (-). Green Bay Packers. (3-0, 2-1-0 ATS.) Unquestionably the best team in football. Aaron Rodgers is playing at the height of his powers. He has a quarterback...

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NFL Preview: Detroit Lions

• Frank Doyle

• Last Updated: August 16, 2011

Frank Doyle wonders if the Lions’ time has arrived at last. Detroit has played football in the National Football League since 1930. In those eighty-one years, who’s their winningest coach? Wayne Fontes. 67-71-0, from 1988-1996. There are many ways to measure the misery that Lions fans have had to endure over the years but there’s...