NFL BETTING PREVIEWS WEEK 2

Buffalo (1-0-0) at Tampa Bay (1-0-0)
Sunday, September 18, 2005 1:00:00 PM EDT
Field - Grass of Raymond James Stadium
Tampa Bay are 2 point favorites. The total for this game has been set at 35.
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Buffalo can build on last game's 22-7 win against Houston Sunday when they battle the Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Sporting a 1-0 overall record and a 0-0 mark within the division, the Buccaneers aim to knock the Bills (0-0 in the division) for a loss. The Bills come in as a slight 2-point road underdog and look to improve on their 1-0 ATS Mark. The Buccaneers, 1-0 ATS, will try to cover the 2 points at home. Totals bettors see the line opened at 35.

Mike Mularkey's troops hosted Houston last game and came away with a 22-7 win, a game that went under 37.5. Oddsmakers had them as 6-point favorites in that one. Jon Gruden's troops were at Minnesota last game and came away with a 24-13 win, a game that went under 43. Oddsmakers had them as 5.5-point underdogs in that one. Don't expect Buffalo to beat itself with turnovers this week. They have allowed just 0.0 turnovers per game so far this season, rated 1st in the league, meaning the Buccaneers can expect no gifts this week. Some trends to consider: Buffalo is 2-4-0 SU in their last 6 games after scoring 21 to 30 points, Buffalo is 2-4-0 ATS in their last 6 games after scoring 21 to 30 points, Buffalo is 6-3-0 SU in their last 9 games after being 3.5 to 7 point favorites, Buffalo is 7-1-1 ATS in their last 9 games after being 3.5 to 7 point favorites, Tampa Bay is 5-0-0 ATS in their last 5 games against Buffalo, Tampa Bay is 5-0-0 ATS in their last 5 home games against Buffalo, Tampa Bay is 16-7-0 SU in their last 23 games after being 3.5 to 7 point underdogs, Tampa Bay is 4-2-0 ATS in their last 6 home games

Detroit (1-0-0) at Chicago (0-1-0)
Sunday, September 18, 2005 1:00:00 PM EDT
Field - Grass of Soldier Field
Chicago are 2.5 point underdogs. The total for this game has been set at 34.
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The Chicago Bears look to rebound from a 9-7 loss to Washington Sunday, when they host Detroit. Detroit brings a 1-0 overall mark (1-0 in the division) into this game vs. a Chicago team carrying a 0-1 record. The Lions are road favorites, opening as 2.5-point chalk, with an opening total of 34. They are 1-0 ATS this season and 0-1 OU. The Bears are 1-0 ATS and are 1-0 OU. Steve Mariucci's troops hosted Green Bay last game and came away with a 17-3 win, a game that went under 45.5. Oddsmakers had them as 3-point favorites in that one. While Lovie Smith's troops were losing 9-7 last game, they kept the game close enough to take the cash for bettors who played on them. They lost to Washington, but got 4.5 points from oddsmakers in a game that went under the total. You can't expect much in the way of offensive fireworks from Chicago. Saddled with the 30th-ranked offence and averaging just 7.0 PPG, the Bears' offence needs to give its defensive unit some help Sunday in order to have a chance against the Lions.

Some trends to consider:
Detroit is 1-6-1 ATS in their last 8 games after being .5 to 3 point favorites
Detroit is 1-7-0 OU in their last 8 games against Chicago
Chicago is 11-5-0 ATS in their last 16 games after scoring less than 10 points
Chicago is 2-4-0 ATS in their last 6 games against Detroit

Jacksonville (1-0-0) at Indianapolis (1-0-0)
Sunday, September 18, 2005 1:00:00 PM EDT
Field - Turf of RCA Dome
Indianapolis are 9 point underdogs. The total for this game has been set at 46.
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Indianapolis looks to use home field advantage to get an important division win Sunday against the Jaguars. Jacksonville brings a 1-0 overall mark (0-0 in the division) into this game vs. an Indianapolis team carrying a 1-0 record. The Jaguars (1-0 ATS) are 9-point favorites and they face a Colts team that has covered 1 of their 1 games this season. The total opened at 46. Last time out, the Jaguars defeated Seattle 26-14 as 3-point favorites. That contest went over the closing total. Tony Dungy's troops were at Baltimore last game and came away with a 24-7 win, a game that went under 44.5. Oddsmakers had them as 3-point favorites in that one. The Jaguars have an aggressive defence rated 2nd in the league in forcing turnovers. Indianapolis knows it and will be looking to protect the ball.

Minnesota (0-1-0) at Cincinnati (1-0-0)
Sunday, September 18, 2005 1:00:00 PM EDT
Field - Turf of Paul Brown Stadium
Cincinnati are 3 point favorites. The total for this game has been set at 46.
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Fresh off a victory last game over Cleveland, Cincinnati can stay on a roll Sunday by handling the Minnesota Vikings. Minnesota brings a 0-1 overall mark (0-0 in the division) into this game vs. a Cincinnati team carrying a 1-0 record. The Bengals are favored slightly by the bookmakers, who opened the game at -3. They are 1-0 ATS on the season, while the Vikings bring a 0-1 ATS mark to the table. The total has been set at 46. Mike Tice's team hopes to rebound from a 24-13 loss at the hands of Tampa Bay. They were 5.5-point favorites and failed to cover the spread. The game went under the total.

The Bengals defeated Cleveland 27-13 as 3.5-point favorites. That contest went under the closing total. Minnesota's ground game hasn't been much to write home about, averaging just 26.0 yards per game on the season, 32nd place in the league. They need a better effort from their running backs to be effective in moving the ball and keeping the Bengals offence off the field.

Some trends to consider:
Minnesota is 1-7-0 ATS in their last 8 games
Cincinnati is 5-2-0 OU in their last 7 games
Cincinnati is 5-2-0 ATS in their last 7 games

New England (1-0-0) at Carolina (0-1-0)
Sunday, September 18, 2005 1:00:00 PM EDT
Field - Grass of Bank of America Stadium
Carolina are 3 point underdogs. The total for this game has been set at 45.5.
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The Panthers want to avoid a repeat of last game's result - a 23-20 loss to New Orleans - when they host the Patriots Sunday. Sporting a 1-0 overall record and a 0-0 mark within the division, the Patriots aim to knock the Panthers (0-1 in the division) for a loss. The Patriots are favored slightly by the bookmakers, who opened the game at -3. They are 1-0 ATS on the season, while their hosts bring a 0-1 ATS mark to the table. The total has been set at 45.5.

Bill Belichick's troops hosted Oakland last game and came away with a 30-20 win, a game that went over 48.5. Oddsmakers had them as 7.5-point favorites in that one. The Panthers, meanwhile, will try to forget last week's 23-20 loss at the hands of New Orleans, a game where they were favorites by 6.5 points. The total score went under the total. Some trends to consider:
New England is 2-4-0 OU in their last 6 games, New England is 6-3-0 OU in their last 9 away, Carolina is 2-3-1 ATS in their last 6 games after being 3.5 to 7 point favorites, Carolina is 4-9-0 ATS in their last 13 home games

Pittsburgh (1-0-0) at Houston (0-1-0)
Sunday, September 18, 2005 1:00:00 PM EDT
Field - Grass of Reliant Stadium
Houston are 4 point underdogs. The total for this game has been set at 37.5.
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The Houston Texans look to rebound from a 22-7 loss to Buffalo Sunday, when they host Pittsburgh. Sporting a 0-1 overall record and a 0-0 mark within the division, the Texans aim to knock the Steelers (0-0 in the division) for a loss. The Steelers are road favorites, opening as 4-point chalk, with an opening total of 37.5. They are 1-0 ATS this season and 1-0 OU. The Texans are 0-1 ATS and are 1-0 OU. Bill Cowher's troops hosted Tennessee last game and came away with a 34-7 win, a game that went over 40. Oddsmakers had them as 7-point favorites in that one. After scoring just 7 points in a loss against Buffalo, Dom Capers needs more production from his offence. If the aerial and ground assaults falter again, don't expect many over players Sunday. You can't expect much in the way of offensive fireworks from Houston. Saddled with the 31st-ranked offence and averaging just 7.0 PPG, the Texans' offence needs to give its defensive unit some help Sunday in order to have a chance against the Steelers.

San Francisco (1-0-0) at Philadelphia (0-1-0)
Sunday, September 18, 2005 1:00:00 PM EDT
Field - Grass of Lincoln Financial Field
Philadelphia are 12.5 point favorites. The total for this game has been set at 43.
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San Francisco looks to follow up last game's big win at home with another Sunday when they visit the Eagles. The Eagles are listed as big favorites in this contest, as oddsmakers have opened the spread at 13.5 points. The total opened at 43.

San Francisco won at home against St. Louis last game as 6.5-point underdogs, tallying a score of 28-25. The total sailed over.

Meanwhile, Philadelphia comes off a 14-10 loss against Atlanta, a game where they were a 2-point favorite. The game went under the closing total of 42. San Francisco's ground game hasn't been much to write home about, averaging just 34.0 yards per game on the season, 30th place in the league. They need a better effort from their running backs to be effective in moving the ball and keeping the Eagles offence off the field. Some trends to consider:
San Francisco is 1-6-0 ATS in their last 7 games after being 3.5 to 7 point underdogs, San Francisco is 1-5-0 ATS in their last 6 games after scoring 21 to 30 points, Philadelphia is 7-3-0 SU in their last 10 games after scoring 10 to 20 points

Atlanta (1-0-0) at Seattle (0-1-0)
Sunday, September 18, 2005 4:05:00 PM EDT
Field - Turf of Qwest Field
Seattle are even odds. The total for this game has been set at 40.5.
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The Seattle Seahawks look to rebound from a 26-14 loss to Jacksonville on Sunday when they host the Atlanta Falcons. Oddsmakers are undecided on this one, as the game opened as a pick'em. The total has opened at 41.5 points. The Falcons come off a 14-10 win against Philadelphia, a game where they were 2-point underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 42. Meanwhile, Seattle comes off a 26-14 loss against Jacksonville, a game where they were a 3-point underdog. The game went over the closing total of 39. Fans can expect Atlanta to try to force the ball down the throats of the Seahawks' run defence. They come in with the league's #2 rushing attack, averaging 200.0 yards per contest. Some trends to consider:
Atlanta is 1-4-0 OU in their last 5 away, Atlanta is 3-8-0 OU in their last 11 games, Seattle is 7-1-0 OU in their last 8 at home
Seattle is 5-1-0 SU in their last 6 games after being .5 to 3 point underdogs

St. Louis (0-1-0) at Arizona (0-1-0)
Sunday, September 18, 2005 4:05:00 PM EDT
Field - Grass of Sun Devil Stadium
Arizona are 1.5 point underdogs. The total for this game has been set at 44.
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NFC West rivals Arizona and St. Louis renew hostilities Sunday when the Rams visit the Cardinals at Sun Devil Stadium. The Cardinals play into revenge Sunday, after handing St. Louis a 31-7 defeat in the last meeting back on December 19, 2004. The Rams know Arizona will be looking to prove oddsmakers, who made them 1.5-point home underdogs, made a mistake in this one. Arizona is 0-1 ATS, while the Rams are 0-1 ATS. The total opened at 44. Last time out, at Monster Park against San Francisco, the Rams as favorites lost to San Francisco 28-25. The game was a San Francisco cover and an over play. After squandering a halftime lead last game at New York against New York, the Cardinals need to find a way to grab a lead and hold onto it this week. The final of that one was 42-19, which went over the total of 37.5.

St. Louis will look to air it out this week and they continue to boast one of the league's best aerial attacks games. They are averaging 316.0 yards per game through the air and boast the #3 pass offence. Some trends to consider:
St. Louis are 1-7-0 ATS in their last 8 away games
St. Louis are 3-7-0 ATS in their last 10 games
Arizona is 4-1-0 ATS in their last 5 games against St. Louis
Arizona is 10-4-0 OU in their last 14 games

Cleveland (0-1-0) at Green Bay (0-1-0)
Sunday, September 18, 2005 4:15:00 PM EDT
Field - Grass of Lambeau Field
Green Bay are 7 point favorites. The total for this game has been set at 42.
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They say revenge is best served cold. The Browns can put payback on the menu Sunday, recalling their 30-7 lossback on December 23, 2001, when they face the Packers at Lambeau Field. Green Bay brings a 0-1 overall mark (0-1 in the division) into this game vs. a Cleveland team carrying a 0-1 record. The Packers open up down a touchdown on the betting line and need to cover those points to improve on their 0-1 ATS mark. The Browns, 0-1 ATS, get 7 points to work with as a road underdog. Totals bettors see the line opened at 42. Last time out, the Browns lost to Cincinnati 27-13 as 3.5-point underdogs. That contest went under the closing total. Green Bay looks to get its offence in gear this week, after a lame display last game resulted in a 17-3 lost to Detroit. The Packers were underdogs in that game, which went under the closing total of 45.5. You can't expect much in the way of offensive fireworks from Green Bay. Saddled with the 32nd-ranked offence and averaging just 3.0 PPG, the Packers' offence needs to give its defensive unit some help Sunday in order to have a chance against the Browns. Not helping will be the fact that WR Javon Walker is out for the season after tearing his ACL in Week 1. Some trends to consider: Cleveland is 1-8-0 SU in their last 9 games after scoring 10 to 20 points, Cleveland is 2-8-0 ATS in their last 10 games
Green Bay is 7-2-0 SU in their last 9 games after scoring less than 10 points
Green Bay is 6-3-0 ATS in their last 9 games after scoring less than 10 points

Miami (1-0-0) at NY Jets (0-1-0)
Sunday, September 18, 2005 4:15:00 PM EDT
Field - Turf of Giants Stadium
NY Jets are 6.5 point favorites. The total for this game has been set at 36.
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If revenge is for suckers, the Dolphins will be looking to suck it up against the Jets, who beat them 41-14 in their last meeting. Both teams have a chance to improve their showing within the AFC East division. New York is 0-1 (0-0 in the division), while the Dolphins sit at 1-0 (0-0 in the division). Oddsmakers like the Jets in this one, opening the line at 6.5 in favor of New York. They are 0-1 ATS this season, while the Dolphins are 1-0. The total, which is 1-0 to the OVER in Jets games and 1-0 to the OVER in Dolphins games, has been set at 36. Last time out, at Dolphins Stadium against Denver, the Dolphins as underdogs defeated Denver 34-10. The game was a Miami cover and an over play. The Jets, meanwhile, will try to forget last week's 27-7 loss at the hands of Kansas City, a game where they were underdogs by 3 points. The total score went under the total.

New York will look to air it out this week and they continue to boast one of the league's best passing games. They are averaging 333.0 yards per game through the air and boast the #1-rated passing game

San Diego (0-1-0) at Denver (0-1-0)
Sunday, September 18, 2005 4:15:00 PM EDT
Field - Grass of INVESCO Field at Mile High
Denver are 3 point favorites. The total for this game has been set at 45.
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Coming off a disappointing 34-10 loss last time out, Denver has a chance to get on the winning track Sunday at home. The Broncos (0-1 ATS) are 3-point favorites and they host a Chargers team that has covered 0 of their 1 games this season. The total opened at 45. Marty Schottenheimer's team was busy last game losing to Dallas 28-24 as 4.5-point favorites. The 52 points sent that game over the total of 40. Mike Shanahan's troops were at Miami last game and came away with a 34-10 loss, a game that went over 37. Oddsmakers had them as 5.5-point favorites in that one. Some trends to consider:
San Diego is 1-4-2 ATS in their last 7 games against Denver
San Diego is 1-4-0 SU in their last 5 games after scoring 21 to 30 points, Denver is 17-6-2 ATS in their last 25 home games against San Diego
Denver is 4-2-0 SU in their last 6 games after being 3.5 to 7 point favorites

Kansas City (1-0-0) at Oakland (0-1-0)
Sunday, September 18, 2005 8:30:00 PM EDT
Field - Grass of Network Associates Coliseum
Oakland are 1.5 point underdogs. The total for this game has been set at 53.
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The Kansas City Chiefs come to town knowing their hosts need to win to keep pace in the AFC West race. Both teams have a chance to improve their showing within the AFC West division. Oakland is 0-1 (0-0 in the division), while the Chiefs sit at 1-0 (0-0 in the division). Defence may play a big role in this one, but that's mainly because experts don't think much of it will be played. Oddsmakers opened the total on the high side, a huge 53. That will require lots of offence - and porous defence - to surpass. Oakland, 0-1 ATS on the season, opens as a dog to the 1-0 visitors. Last time out, at Arrowhead Stadium against New York, the Chiefs as favorites defeated New York 27-7. The game was a Kansas City cover and an under play.

Norv Turner's team was busy last game losing to New England 30-20 as 7.5-point underdogs. The 50 points sent that game over the total of 48.5. Fans can expect Kansas City to try to force the ball down the throats of the Raiders' run defence. They come in with the league's #3 rushing attack, averaging 198.0 yards per contest. Some trends to consider: Kansas City is 3-9-0 ATS in their last 12 away games, Oakland is 9-4-0 OU in their last 13 games against Kansas City

New Orleans (1-0-0) at NY Giants (1-0-0)
Monday, September 19, 2005 7:30:00 PM EDT
Field - Turf of Giants Stadium
NY Giants are 3 point favorites. The total for this game has been set at 43.
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The Giants can build on last week's win against Arizona Monday when they host the Saints at Giants Stadium. Sporting a 1-0 overall record and a 0-0 mark within the division, the Giants aim to knock the Saints (1-0 in the division) for a loss. New Orleans gets its chance to win as a road dog (in what was supposed to be a home game) after the line opened with them as 3-point underdogs. They are 1-0 ATS, while the Giants are 1-0. The total opened at 43. The Saints come off an emotional 23-20 win against Carolina in their season opener, a game where they were a 6.5-point underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 44.5.

Meanwhile, at Giants Stadium, the favorite Giants were winning against Arizona 42-19. The game was a New York cover and an over play. Expect the league's #1 offence to get points on the board and generate trouble for the Saints defence. Averaging 42.0 points per game, the Giants can run up the score if they get on a roll.

Some trends to consider:
New Orleans are 2-5-0 OU in their last 7 games away against New York
New Orleans are 4-1-0 ATS in their last 5 games after being 3.5 to 7 point underdogs, New York are 4-1-0 ATS in their last 5 games, New York are 4-1-0 SU in their last 5 games after scoring more than 40 point

Washington (1-0-0) at Dallas (1-0-0)
Monday, September 19, 2005 9:00:00 PM EDT
Field - Turf of Texas Stadium
Dallas are 6 point favorites. The total for this game has been set at 36.
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Their last meeting was December 26, 2004 and the Redskins have been waiting for their chance to avenge that 13-10 loss ever since. Sporting a 1-0 overall record and a 0-0 mark within the division, the Redskins aim to knock the Cowboys (0-0 in the division) for a loss. The Cowboys are favored, opening as 6-point chalk, with an opening total of 36. They are 1-0 ATS this season and 0-1 OU. The Redskins are 0-1 ATS and are 0-1 OU. The Redskins come off a 9-7 win against Chicago, a game where they were a 4.5-point favorites. The game went under the closing total of 33. Quarterback Patrick Ramsey was forced out of the contest with a slight concussion. Meanwhile, at Qualcomm Stadium, the underdog Cowboys were winning against San Diego 28-24. The game was a Dallas cover and an over play.

Some trends to consider:
Washington is 1-7-0 OU in their last 8 away
Washington is 1-6-0 ATS in their last 7 away games against Dallas
Dallas are 5-0-0 ATS in their last 5 games against Washington
Dallas are 5-2-0 SU in their last 7 games after being 3.5 to 7 point underdogs