WEEK 6 NFL PREVIEWS

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Carolina (3-2-0) at Detroit (2-2-0)
Sunday, October 16, 2005 1:00:00 PM EDT
Field - Turf of Ford Field
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Carolina looks to follow up last game's win at Arizona with another Sunday when they visit the Lions. The Panthers come off a 24-20 win against Arizona, a game where they were 2-point favorites. The game went over the closing total of 42.5. The Lions come off a 35-17 win against Baltimore, a game where they were a 1-point favorite. The game went over the closing total of 32.5. The Lions have earned the reputation of being a team that can strip your chances by forcing turnovers on defence. Carolina knows all about their opponent's 3rd place rank in takeaways and will be looking to protect the ball when they visit this week.

Some trends to consider:
Carolina is 2-7-0 ATS in their last 9 games after scoring 21 to 30 points
Carolina is 2-4-0 ATS in their last 6 games
Detroit is 5-0-0 ATS in their last 5 games after scoring 31 to 40 points
Detroit is 4-1-0 ATS in their last 5 home games

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Atlanta (3-2-0) at New Orleans (2-3-0)
Sunday, October 16, 2005 1:00:00 PM EDT
Field - Turf of Alamodome
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If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty when the Falcons visits division rival New Orleans at the Alamodome Sunday. Both teams have a chance to improve their showing within the NFC South division. New Orleans is 2-3 (1-0 in the division), while the Falcons sit at 3-2 (0-0 in the division). The Falcons (3-2 ATS) opened as 3.5-point favorites and they face a Saints team that has covered 2 of their 5 games this season. The total opened at 42.5. The Falcons come off a 31-28 loss against New England, a game where they were 2-point underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 41. New Orleans looks to get its offence in gear this week, after a lame display last game resulted in a 52-3 loss to Green Bay. The Saints were underdogs in that game, which went over the closing total of 43. The Falcons bring one of the league's best running games into this contest. They average 190.4 yards per game.

Some trends to consider:
Atlanta is 1-4-0 OU in their last 5 games against New Orleans
Atlanta is 1-4-0 OU in their last 5 games away against New Orleans
New Orleans are 5-2-0 SU in their last 7 games after scoring less than 10 points
New Orleans are 5-2-0 ATS in their last 7 games after scoring less than 10 points

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Minnesota (1-3-0) at Chicago (1-3-0)
Sunday, October 16, 2005 1:00:00 PM EDT
Field - Grass of Soldier Field
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Chicago has lost two games in a row overall. They do not want to make it 3 against Minnesota Sunday. Chicago brings a 1-3 overall mark (1-0 in the division) into this game versus a Minnesota team carrying a 1-3 record. The Bears are favored, opening as 1.5-point chalk, with an opening total of 37. They are 2-2 ATS this season and 3-1 OU. The Vikings are 1-3 ATS and are 1-3 OU. Mike Tice's troops went to Atlanta last game and came away with a 30-10 loss, a game that went under 44.5. Oddsmakers had them as 6.5-point underdogs in that one. Lovie Smith's team blew a lead in the fourth quarter last game and look to bounce back with stronger play down the stretch in front of the home fans. They lost 20-10 versus Cleveland in a game that saw anyone betting under win their wager. It's not Christmas yet, but when it comes to gift giving, Minnesota is charitable with the turnovers. The Vikings have turned it over 3.8 times per game this year.

Some trends to consider:
Minnesota is 1-5-0 ATS in their last 6 games after scoring 10 to 20 points
Minnesota is 2-9-0 ATS in their last 11 games
Chicago is 2-3-1 ATS in their last 6 games against Minnesota
Chicago is 3-8-1 ATS in their last 12 home games

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Washington (3-1-0) at Kansas City (2-2-0)
Sunday, October 16, 2005 1:00:00 PM EDT
Field - Grass of Arrowhead Stadium
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The Chiefs want to avoid a repeat of last game's result - a 37-31 loss to Philadelphia - when they host the Redskins Sunday. It's a non-conference battle pitting the Redskins, who come in at 3-1, against the Chiefs. The Chiefs (2-2 ATS) opened as 6-point favorites and they host a Redskins team that has covered 3 of their 4 games this season. The total opened at 42. Last time out, at INVESCO Field at Mile High against Denver, the Redskins as underdogs lost to Denver 21-19. The game was a Washington cover and an over play. The Chiefs led after 30 minutes last game, then watched their advantage disappear in the second half against Philadelphia. They lost as a 1.5-point favorite. The closing total of 45.5 played over.

Some trends to consider:
Washington is 2-8-0 OU in their last 10 away
Washington is 1-4-0 ATS in their last 5 games after being 3.5 to 7 point underdogs
Kansas City is 6-3-0 SU in their last 9 games after scoring 31 to 40 points
Kansas City is 6-3-0 ATS in their last 9 games after scoring 31 to 40 points

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Cincinnati (4-1-0) at Tennessee (2-3-0)
Sunday, October 16, 2005 1:00:00 PM EDT
Field - Grass of The Coliseum
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If revenge is for suckers, the Bengals will be looking to suck it up against the Titans, who beat them 27-20 in their last meeting. The Bengals (3-1-1 ATS) opened as 3-point favorites and they face a Titans team that has covered 3 of their 5 games this season. The total opened at 44. Last time out, at ALLTEL Stadium against Jacksonville, the Bengals as underdogs lost to Jacksonville 23-20. The game was a push and an over play. The Titans come off a 34-20 win against Houston, a game where they were a 3-point underdog. The game went over the closing total of 40.5. The Bengals have an aggressive defence rated 1st in the league in forcing turnovers. Tennessee knows it and will be looking to protect the ball.

Some trends to consider:
Cincinnati is 3-5-3 ATS in their last 11 games after scoring 10 to 20 points
Cincinnati is 2-4-0 ATS in their last 6 away games against Tennessee
Tennessee is 4-1-0 OU in their last 5 games against Cincinnati
Tennessee is 8-3-0 OU in their last 11 games

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Jacksonville (3-2-0) at Pittsburgh (3-1-0)
Sunday, October 16, 2005 1:00:00 PM EDT
Field - Grass of Heinz Field
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Fresh off a victory last time out over Cincinnati, Jacksonville can keep their momentum going with a win Sunday on the road at Pittsburgh. Sporting a 3-1 overall record and an 0-0 mark within the division, the Steelers aim to knock the Jaguars (0-1 in the division) for a loss. Jacksonville won at home against Cincinnati last game as 3-point favorites, tallying a score of 23-20. The total sailed over. The Steelers defeated San Diego 24-22 as 3-point underdogs. That contest went under the closing total. This game is likely to come down to the Steelers' execution on offence. They rank 3rd in the league in scoring and look to sustain their 26.3 PPG average against the Jaguars's #8-rated defensive unit.

Some trends to consider:
Jacksonville is 1-5-0 SU in their last 6 games after scoring 21 to 30 points
Jacksonville is 2-7-0 OU in their last 9 games against Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is 5-0-0 SU in their last 5 games after being .5 to 3 point underdogs
Pittsburgh is 5-0-0 ATS in their last 5 games after being .5 to 3 point underdogs

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Cleveland (2-2-0) at Baltimore (1-3-0)
Sunday, October 16, 2005 1:00:00 PM EDT
Field - Turf of M & T Bank Stadium
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The Ravens have a chance to make up ground on the Browns in the AFC North Sunday when the teams take the gridiron at M & T Bank Stadium. The Ravens play into revenge Sunday, after handing Cleveland a 27-13 defeat in the last meeting back on November 7, 2004. While the Ravens opened as 4-point favorites, defence is likely to play a big role in this contest. The total opened at a low 33, an indication that the experts don't see a lot of scoring Sunday. Baltimore is 1-3 ATS on the year, while the roadies are 3-1. The Browns come off a 20-10 win against Chicago, a game where they were a 3-point favorite. The game went under the closing total of 35. Brian Billick's troops were at Detroit last game and came away with a 35-17 loss, a game that went over 32.5. Oddsmakers had them as 1-point underdogs in that one. You can't expect much in the way of offensive fireworks from Baltimore. Saddled with the 31st-ranked offence and averaging just 11.8 PPG, the Ravens' offence needs to give its defensive unit some help Sunday in order to have a chance against the Browns.

Some trends to consider:
Cleveland is 1-6-0 OU in their last 7 games
Cleveland is 2-5-0 SU in their last 7 games after being .5 to 3 point favorites
Baltimore is 12-3-0 ATS in their last 15 games after scoring 10 to 20 points
Baltimore is 9-4-0 ATS in their last 13 games after being .5 to 3 point underdogs

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Miami (2-2-0) at Tampa Bay (4-1-0)
Sunday, October 16, 2005 1:00:00 PM EDT
Field - Grass of Raymond James Stadium
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The Miami Dolphins look to rebound from a 20-14 loss to Buffalo Sunday when they take the field in Tampa Bay. It's a non-conference battle pitting the Dolphins, who come in at 2-2, against the Buccaneers. Nick Saban's team hopes to rebound from a 20-14 loss at the hands of Buffalo. They were 3-point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The game went under the total. Meanwhile, at Giants Stadium, the favorite Buccaneers were losing to New York 14-12. The game was a New York cover and an under play.

Some trends to consider:
Miami is 1-5-0 ATS in their last 6 games against Tampa Bay
Miami is 1-4-0 SU in their last 5 games after being .5 to 3 point underdogs
Tampa Bay is 5-1-0 ATS in their last 6 games against Miami
Tampa Bay is 4-2-0 SU in their last 6 games after being .5 to 3 point favorites

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New England (3-2-0) at Denver (4-1-0)
Sunday, October 16, 2005 4:15:00 PM EDT
Field - Grass of INVESCO Field at Mile High
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New England can build on last game's 31-28 win against Atlanta Sunday when they battle the Broncos at INVESCO Field at Mile High. Sporting a 3-2 overall record and an 0-0 mark within the division, the Patriots aim to knock the Broncos (2-0 in the division) for a loss. The Broncos (2-2-1 ATS) opened as 3-point favorites and they host a Patriots team that has covered 3 of their 5 games this season. The total opened at 44. The Patriots come off a 31-28 win against Atlanta, a game where they were a 2-point favorite. The game went over the closing total of 41. Mike Shanahan's team was busy last game winning against Washington 21-19 as 7-point favorites. The 40 points sent that game over the total of 34.5. Denver brings one of the league's best running games into this contest. They are averaging 148.4 yards per game and boast the #2 running game.

Some trends to consider:
New England is 4-12-0 ATS in their last 16 games against Denver
New England is 3-8-0 ATS in their last 11 away games against Denver
Denver is 5-0-0 OU in their last 5 games at home against New England
Denver is 8-1-0 SU in their last 9 games after scoring 21 to 30 points

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NY Jets (2-3-0) at Buffalo (2-3-0)
Sunday, October 16, 2005 4:15:00 PM EDT
Field - Turf of Ralph Wilson Stadium
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Fresh off a victory last game over Miami, Buffalo can stay on a roll Sunday by handling the New York Jets. Sporting a 2-3 overall record and a 1-0 mark within the division, the Jets aim to knock the Bills (1-0 in the division) for a loss. Oddsmakers like the Bills in this one, opening the line at 3 in favor of Buffalo. They are 2-3 ATS this season, while the Jets are also 2-3. The total, which is 3-2 to the OVER in Bills games and 1-4 to the OVER in Jets games, has been set at 32.5. The Jets come off a 14-12 win against Tampa Bay, a game where they were a 2.5-point underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 31.5. Meanwhile, at Ralph Wilson Stadium, the favorite Bills were winning against Miami 20-14. The game was a Buffalo cover and an under play. Buffalo has battled to get its passing game on track to no avail so far. They average just 100.8 yards per game through the air, among the bottom three in the league. More production is needed from the receivers this week.

Some trends to consider:
New York are 1-4-0 OU in their last 5 games against Buffalo
New York are 1-4-0 OU in their last 5 games
Buffalo is 8-2-0 OU in their last 10 at home
Buffalo is 4-1-0 OU in their last 5 games at home against New York

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San Diego (2-3-0) at Oakland (1-3-0)
Sunday, October 16, 2005 4:15:00 PM EDT
Field - Grass of Network Associates Coliseum
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Coming off a disappointing 24-22 loss last time out, San Diego hits the road with a chance to get on the winning track Sunday at Oakland. Both teams have a chance to improve their showing within the AFC West division. Oakland is 1-3 (0-1 in the division), while the Chargers sit at 2-3 (0-1 in the division). The Chargers come into this one as a slight 2-point road favorite, while oddsmakers expect to see a lot of scoring in this one and opened the total at 50.5. Marty Schottenheimer's troops hosted Pittsburgh last game and came away with a 24-22 loss, a game that went under 47. Oddsmakers had them as 3-point favorites in that one. Norv Turner's troops were at home last game and came away with a 19-13 win, a game that went under 46.5. Oddsmakers had them as 3.5-point favorites in that one. Oakland knows that beating the Chargers depends on stopping the run. San Diego will hit them with a ground game that has averaged 139.8 yards per game this season, #3 in the league.

Some trends to consider:
San Diego is 2-2-2 ATS in their last 6 games after scoring 21 to 30 points
San Diego is 4-2-0 OU in their last 6 games away against Oakland
Oakland is 5-1-0 ATS in their last 6 games after scoring 10 to 20 points
Oakland is 4-2-0 SU in their last 6 games after scoring 10 to 20 points

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Houston (0-4-0) at Seattle (3-2-0)
Sunday, October 16, 2005 8:30:00 PM EDT
Field - Turf of Qwest Field
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The Seattle Seahawks and Houston Texans start making some history Sunday when the teams clash for the first time ever. Sporting a 3-2 overall record and a 2-0 mark within the division, the Seahawks aim to knock the Texans (0-1 in the division) for a loss. Oddsmakers like the Seahawks in this one, opening the line at 8.5 in favor of Seattle. They are 3-2 ATS this season, while the Texans are 1-3. The total, which is 1-4 to the OVER in Seahawks games and 1-3 to the OVER in Texans games, has been set at 46. Last time out, the Texans lost to Tennessee 34-20 as 3-point favorites. That contest went over the closing total. Mike Holmgren's team was busy last game winning against St. Louis 37-31 as 3-point underdogs. The 68 points sent that game over the total of 47.5. The Texans need some production from their passing game. They rank 32nd in the league, averaging 89.3 yards per game through the air. The receivers need to make some plays this week.

Some trends to consider:
Houston is 6-17-0 SU in their last 23 games after scoring 10 to 20 points
Houston is 2-4-1 ATS in their last 7 games after scoring 10 to 20 points
Seattle is 7-1-0 SU in their last 8 games after being .5 to 3 point underdogs
Seattle is 8-2-0 OU in their last 10 at home

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St. Louis (2-3-0) at Indianapolis (5-0)
Monday, October 17, 2005 9:00:00 PM EDT
Field - RCA Dome
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Fresh off an easy victory last game over San Francisco, Indianapolis can stay on a roll Monday by handling the St. Louis Rams. Indianapolis brings a 5-0 overall mark (2-0 in the division) into this game against a St. Louis team carrying a 2-3 record. The roadies are big underdogs here, getting 12.5 on the betting line. The Colts sport a 3-2 ATS record, while the Rams are 1-4. The total opened at 51. After losing last week, the Rams look to bounce back with a solid showing on the road Monday in Indianapolis. They were 3 point favorites in that game, which went over the total of 47.5. Meanwhile, at Monster Park, the favorite Colts were winning against San Francisco 28-3. The game was an Indianapolis cover and an under play. Indianapolis could have its hands full slowing down the passing game of the Rams, who bring #3 passing stats to this game.

Some trends to consider:
St. Louis are 1-5-0 ATS in their last 6 games
St. Louis are 2-8-0 ATS in their last 10 away games
Indianapolis are 6-1-0 SU in their last 7 games after scoring 21 to 30 points
Indianapolis are 10-2-0 ATS in their last 12 games after being more than 14 point favorites