WEEK 7 NFL PREVIEWS

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Green Bay (1-4-0) at Minnesota (1-4-0)
Sunday, October 23, 2005 1:00:00 PM EDT
Field - Turf of Metrodome
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Mike Sherman's Packers look to drop the Vikings further down in the NFC North division on Sunday when Green Bay visits the Metrodome. No line or total had been posted for this game as of Wednesday morning. Green Bay hopes to build upon a 52-3 win two weeks ago over New Orleans. They were 3-point favorites and covered the spread. The game went over the total. The Vikings lost to Chicago 28-3 as 3-point underdogs last week. That contest went under the closing total.

Some trends to consider:
Green Bay is 2-7-0 ATS in its last 9 games against Minnesota
Green Bay is 3-6-0 ATS in its last 9 games after being .5 to 3 point favorites
Green Bay is 4-2-0 ATS in its last 6 games after scoring more than 40 points
Green Bay is 4-2-0 ATS in its last 6 away games against Minnesota
Minnesota is 5-0-0 ATS in its last 5 games after scoring less than 10 points
Minnesota is 5-0-0 OU in its last 5 games at home against Green Bay
Minnesota is 9-1-0 OU in its last 10 games against Green Bay
Minnesota is 8-1-0 SU in its last 9 games after being .5 to 3 point underdogs

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Indianapolis (6-0-0) at Houston (0-5-0)
Sunday, October 23, 2005 1:00:00 PM EDT
Field - Grass of Reliant Stadium
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The NFL's only unbeaten team will take on its only winless team when the Colts play the Texans Sunday at Reliant Stadium. Houston brings an 0-5 overall mark (0-1 in the division) into this game versus an Indianapolis team carrying a 6-0 record. The Colts opened as big 15.5-point road favorites in this contest. Oddsmakers pegged the opening total at 45. Tony Dungy's team was busy last game winning against St. Louis 45-28 as 13.5-point favorites. The 73 points sent that game over the total of 50.5. Houston, on the other hand, are home to shake off a loss last time out against Seattle. They were 8.5-point underdogs and ended up on the wrong end of a 42-10 score, in a game that went over the closing total of 44. With the league's #32-ranked offence, Houston either needs a breakout game on the ground or through the air or it's up to the defence to keep them in this one. The Texans average just 10.8 PPG and just 215.8 yards of total offence.

Some trends to consider:
Indianapolis is 1-6-0 OU in its last 7 away
Indianapolis is 1-6-0 OU in its last 7 games
Indianapolis is 1-4-0 ATS in its last 5 games after being 10.5 to 14 point favorites
Indianapolis is 2-4-0 OU in its last 6 games against Houston
Houston is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 home games
Houston is 2-4-0 OU in its last 6 games against Indianapolis
Houston is 2-5-0 OU in its last 7 at home
Houston is 2-5-0 SU in its last 7 games after being 7.5 to 10 point underdogs

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Sunday, October 23, 2005 1:00:00 PM EDT
Field - Grass of Lincoln Financial Field
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San Diego can build on last game's 27-14 win against Oakland Sunday when they battle the Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Philadelphia brings a 3-2 overall mark (0-1 in the division) into this game versus a San Diego team carrying a 3-3 record. The Eagles are favored, opening as 4-point chalk, with an opening total of 47.5. They are 2-3 ATS this season and 3-2 OU. The Chargers are 3-2-1 ATS and are 3-3 OU. Marty Schottenheimer's team hopes to build upon a 27-14 win over Oakland. They were 1-point favorites and covered the spread. The game went under the total. The Eagles, meanwhile, will try to forget their 33-10 loss at the hands of Dallas, a game where they were favorites by 3 points. The total score went under the total. San Diego better work their passing defence this week in practice, as Philadelphia will hit them with an aerial assault that has averaged 307.2 yards per game this season.

Some trends to consider:
San Diego is 2-5-0 SU in its last 7 games after scoring 21 to 30 points
San Diego is 3-7-0 OU in its last 10 away
San Diego is 8-3-0 SU in its last 11 games after being .5 to 3 point favorites
San Diego is 15-3-2 ATS in its last 20 games
Philadelphia is 8-1-0 SU in its last 9 games after being .5 to 3 point favorites
Philadelphia is 8-1-0 ATS in its last 9 games after being .5 to 3 point favorites
Philadelphia is 4-1-0 ATS in its last 5 home games
Philadelphia is 8-3-0 SU in its last 11 games after scoring 10 to 20 points

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Kansas City (3-2-0) at Miami (2-3-0)
Sunday, October 23, 2005 1:00:00 PM EDT
Field - Grass of Dolphins Stadium
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The Miami Dolphins will be looking to get back into the win column when they tangle this week with the Kansas City Chiefs. Kansas City brings a 3-2 overall mark (1-1 in the division) into this game versus a Miami team carrying a 2-3 record. The Chiefs (3-2 ATS) opened as 2-point favorites and they face a Dolphins team that has covered 2 of their 5 games this season. The total opened at 43. The Chiefs come off a 28-21 win against Washington, a game where they were 6-point favorites. The game went over the closing total of 42.5. Nick Saban's troops were at Tampa Bay last game and came away with a 27-13 loss, a game that went over 35. Oddsmakers had them as 3-point underdogs in that one.

Some trends to consider:
Kansas City is 1-4-1 ATS in its last 6 games against Miami
Kansas City is 4-10-0 ATS in its last 14 away games
Kansas City is 8-14-3 ATS in its last 25 games after being 3.5 to 7 point favorites
Kansas City is 2-4-0 OU in its last 6 away
Miami is 6-1-0 OU in its last 7 at home
Miami is 4-0-1 ATS in its last 5 home games against Kansas City
Miami is 12-4-0 OU in its last 16 games
Miami is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 games against Kansas City

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Pittsburgh (3-2-0) at Cincinnati (5-1-0)
Sunday, October 23, 2005 1:00:00 PM EDT
Field - Turf of Paul Brown Stadium
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The Pittsburgh Steelers look to rebound from a 23-17 loss to Jacksonville Sunday when they take to the field in Cincinnati. Pittsburgh gets its chance to win as a road dog after the line opened with them as 2.5-point underdogs. They are 3-2 ATS, while the Bengals are 4-1-1. The total opened at 43. After losing last week, Bill Cowher's team looks to bounce back with a solid showing on the road Sunday in Cincinnati. They were 3-point favorites in that game, which went over the total of 33. The Bengals defeated Tennessee 31-23 as 3-point favorites. That contest went over the closing total. Cincinnati's defence has given its offence plenty of extra chances with the ball this season. They have forced 3.5 turnovers per game this season, rated second in the league.

Some trends to consider:
Pittsburgh is 2-5-0 OU in its last 7 away
Pittsburgh is 3-6-1 ATS in its last 10 games after being .5 to 3 point favorites
Pittsburgh is 2-4-0 OU in its last 6 games away against Cincinnati
Pittsburgh is 6-2-1 ATS in its last 9 away games
Cincinnati is 5-0-0 SU in its last 5 games after scoring 31 to 40 points
Cincinnati is 5-0-0 ATS in its last 5 games after scoring 31 to 40 points
Cincinnati is 4-1-0 SU in its last 5 games after being .5 to 3 point favorites
Cincinnati is 5-1-1 ATS in its last 7 games

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San Francisco (1-4-0) at Washington (3-2-0)
Sunday, October 23, 2005 1:00:00 PM EDT
Field - Grass of FedEx Field
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San Francisco will be trying to put an end to Washington's two-game home win streak when they visit FedEx Field this week. Washington brings a 3-2 overall mark (1-0 in the division) into this game versus a San Francisco team carrying a 1-4 record. The roadies are big underdogs here, getting 11.5 on the betting line. The Redskins sport a 3-2 ATS record, while the 49ers are 2-3. The total opened at 38.5. Mike Nolan's team hopes to rebound from a 28-3 loss at the hands of Indianapolis two weeks ago. They were 16-point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The game went under the total. Meanwhile, Washington comes off a 28-21 loss against Kansas City, a game where they were a 6-point underdog. The game went over the closing total of 42.5. San Francisco is charitable with the turnovers; the 49ers have turned it over 3.4 times per game this year, worst in the league.

Some trends to consider:
San Francisco is 5-15-3 ATS in its last 23 away games
San Francisco is 2-6-0 ATS in its last 8 games
San Francisco is 4-11-0 ATS in its last 15 games after scoring less than 10 points
San Francisco is 8-18-0 ATS in its last 26 games after being more than 14 point underdogs
Washington is 4-1-0 ATS in its last 5 home games
Washington is 8-3-0 ATS in its last 11 games
Washington is 2-4-0 OU in its last 6 at home
Washington is 3-6-0 OU in its last 9 games against San Francisco

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Baltimore (2-3-0) at Chicago (2-3-0)
Sunday, October 23, 2005 4:15:00 PM EDT
Field - Grass of Soldier Field
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Baltimore looks to follow up last game's win at home with another Sunday when they visit Chicago to take on the Bears. Baltimore takes its 2-3 mark to Chicago to tackle the 2-3 Bears. Baltimore gets its chance to win as a road dog after the line opened with them as 1-point underdogs. They are 2-3 ATS, while the Bears are 3-2. The total opened at 32. Brian Billick's team hopes to build upon a 16-3 win over Cleveland. They were 6-point favorites and covered the spread. The game went under the total. Chicago won at home last game as a 3-point favorite against Minnesota, winning 28-3. The total sailed under. Chicago has battled to get its passing game on track to no avail so far. They average just 122.0 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:
Baltimore is 2-11-0 OU in its last 13 away
Baltimore is 1-4-0 OU in its last 5 games
Baltimore is 2-6-0 ATS in its last 8 games
Baltimore is 4-2-0 SU in its last 6 games after scoring 10 to 20 points
Chicago is 4-1-0 ATS in its last 5 games after being .5 to 3 point favorites
Chicago is 2-4-0 SU in its last 6 games after scoring 21 to 30 points
Chicago is 2-4-0 OU in its last 6 at home
Chicago is 4-8-1 ATS in its last 13 home games

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Denver (5-1-0) at NY Giants (3-2-0)
Sunday, October 23, 2005 4:15:00 PM EDT
Field - Turf of Giants Stadium
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The Giants want to avoid a repeat of last game's result - a 16-13 loss to Dallas - when they host the Broncos on Sunday. Denver brings a 5-1 overall mark (2-0 in the division) into this game versus a New York team carrying a 3-2 record. The Giants are slight favorites in this one, opening at -1.5 on the line. The opening total has been set by oddsmakers at 47. Denver won at home against New England last game as a 3-point favorite, tallying a score of 28-20. The total sailed over. Tom Coughlin's team was busy last game losing to Dallas 16-13 as 3-point underdogs. The 29 points sent that game under the total of 47.5. Fans can expect Denver to try to force the ball down the throats of the Giants' run defence. They come in with the league's #3 rushing attack, averaging 153.3 yards per contest.

Some trends to consider:
Denver is 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 games against New York
Denver is 4-7-2 ATS in its last 13 away games
Denver is 15-7-1 ATS in its last 23 games after being .5 to 3 point favorites
Denver is 7-3-0 OU in its last 10 games
New York are 4-1-0 OU in its last 5 at home
New York are 4-1-0 ATS in its last 5 home games
New York are 6-1-1 ATS in its last 8 games
New York are 5-2-0 ATS in its last 7 games after scoring 10 to 20 points

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Dallas (4-2-0) at Seattle (4-2-0)
Sunday, October 23, 2005 4:05:00 PM EDT
Field - Turf of Qwest Field
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Dallas can build on last game's 16-13 win against the New York Giants on Sunday when they battle the Seahawks at Qwest Field. Oddsmakers like the Seahawks in this one, opening the line at 3.5 in favor of Seattle. They are 4-2 ATS this season, while the Cowboys are 2-3-1. The total, which is 2-4 to the OVER in Seahawks games and 2-4 to the OVER in Cowboys games, has been set at 45.5. Last time out, at Texas Stadium against the Giants, the Cowboys as favorites defeated New York 16-13. The game was a push and an under play. The hosts hope their 42-point outburst last game in a win versus Houston was no fluke and that their defence can keep the visiting Cowboys in check. Last game went over the closing total and saw the Seahawks as the ATS winner. Seattle brings one of the league's best running games into this contest. They are averaging 166.0 yards per game and boast the #2 running game.

Some trends to consider:
Dallas is 1-6-0 SU in its last 7 games after being .5 to 3 point favorites
Dallas is 1-6-0 ATS in its last 7 games after being .5 to 3 point favorites
Dallas is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Dallas is 1-4-0 OU in its last 5 games
Seattle is 5-1-0 OU in its last 6 games
Seattle is 9-2-0 OU in its last 11 at home
Seattle is 4-1-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Seattle is 3-8-0 ATS in its last 11 home games

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Tennessee (2-4-0) at Arizona (1-4-0)
Sunday, October 23, 2005 4:15:00 PM EDT
Field - Grass of Sun Devil Stadium
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The Arizona Cardinals look to rebound from a 24-20 loss to Carolina on Sunday afternoon when they host Tennessee. It's a non-conference battle pitting the Titans, who come in at 2-4, against the Cardinals. The Cardinals will come into this one as favorites, after opening at -3 on the line. The opening total was set at 45.5. Last time out, the Titans lost to Cincinnati 31-23 as 3-point underdogs. That contest went over the closing total. The Cardinals lost to Carolina 24-20 as 2-point underdogs in their last game. That contest went over the closing total as well. Arizona will look to air it out this week and they continue to boast one of the league's best passing games. They are averaging 303.6 yards per game through the air and boast the #2-rated passing game.

Some trends to consider:
Tennessee is 1-5-0 ATS in its last 6 games after scoring 21 to 30 points
Tennessee is 2-4-0 ATS in its last 6 away games
Tennessee is 4-8-0 ATS in its last 12 games
Tennessee is 9-3-0 OU in its last 12 games
Arizona is 4-1-0 OU in its last 5 games
Arizona is 11-5-0 ATS in its last 16 home games
Arizona is 9-17-0 OU in its last 26 at home
Arizona is 1-4-0 ATS in its last 5 games

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Buffalo (3-3-0) at Oakland (1-4-0)
Sunday, October 23, 2005 4:15:00 PM EDT
Field - Grass of Network Associates Coliseum
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Their last meeting was September 19, 2004 and the Bills have been waiting for their chance to avenge that 13-10 loss ever since. Buffalo takes its 3-3 mark to Oakland to tackle the 1-4 Raiders. Oddsmakers like the Raiders in this one, opening the line at 3 in favor of Oakland. They are 2-3 ATS this season, while the Bills are 3-3. The total, which is 1-4 to the OVER in Raiders games and 2-4 to the OVER in Bills games, has been set at 40.5. Mike Mularkey's team was busy last game winning against the New York Jets 27-17 as 3-point favorites. The 44 points sent that game over the total of 33. Meanwhile, Oakland comes off a 27-14 loss against San Diego, a game where they were a 1-point underdog. The game went under the closing total of 51.5. The Bills need some production from their passing game. They rank 31st in the league, averaging 111.3 yards per game through the air. The receivers need to make some plays this week.

Some trends to consider:
Buffalo is 6-17-0 OU in its last 23 away
Buffalo is 2-5-0 ATS in its last 7 games against Oakland
Buffalo is 2-5-0 SU in its last 7 games after scoring 21 to 30 points
Buffalo is 2-5-0 ATS in its last 7 games after scoring 21 to 30 points
Oakland is 8-3-0 OU in its last 11 games against Buffalo
Oakland is 5-2-0 ATS in its last 7 games against Buffalo
Oakland is 5-2-0 ATS in its last 7 games after scoring 10 to 20 points
Oakland is 2-4-0 ATS in its last 6 games

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Detroit (2-3-0) at Cleveland (2-3-0)
Sunday, October 23, 2005 1:00:00 PM EDT
Field - Grass of Cleveland Browns Stadium
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The Detroit Lions and Cleveland Browns will both be looking to push their record to the .500 mark Sunday when they meet in Week 7 action. The Browns (3-2 ATS) opened as 2-point favorites and they host a Lions team that has covered 4 of their 5 games this season. The total opened at 35. The Lions come off a 21-20 loss against Carolina, a game where they were 3-point underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 40.5. After scoring just 3 points in a loss against Baltimore, Romeo Crennel needs more production from his offence. If the aerial and ground assaults falter again, don't expect many over players Sunday. Cleveland has struggled with its ground game, averaging just 74.2 yards per game on the season, 30th in the league. They need more production from their backfield, plain and simple.

Some trends to consider:
Detroit is 1-4-0 OU in its last 5 away
Detroit is 2-6-0 SU in its last 8 games after scoring 10 to 20 points
Detroit is 11-5-0 ATS in its last 16 games after scoring 10 to 20 points
Detroit is 6-2-0 ATS in its last 8 games after being .5 to 3 point underdogs
Cleveland is 5-2-0 ATS in its last 7 games
Cleveland is 4-2-0 ATS in its last 6 games after scoring less than 10 points
Cleveland is 2-4-0 ATS in its last 6 games after being 3.5 to 7 point underdogs
Cleveland is 3-7-0 SU in its last 10 games after scoring less than 10 points

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NY Jets (2-4-0) at Atlanta (4-2-0)
Monday, October 24, 2005 9:00:00 PM EDT
Field - Turf of Georgia Dome
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Atlanta looks to follow up last game's win over New Orleans with another at home on Monday Night Football versus the New York Jets. New York takes its 2-4 mark to Atlanta to tackle the 4-2 Falcons. The Falcons opened as 7-point favorites in this contest. Oddsmakers pegged the opening total at 40.5. Last time out, the Jets lost to Buffalo 27-17 as 3-point underdogs. That contest went over the closing total. Jim Mora Jr.'s troops were at New Orleans last game and came away with a 34-31 win, a game that went over 43.5. Oddsmakers had them as 5.5-point favorites in that one. Don't expect Atlanta to beat itself with turnovers this week. They have allowed just 1.0 turnovers per game so far this season, among the very best teams in the league in that category.

Some trends to consider:
New York are 2-5-0 ATS in its last 7 away games
New York are 2-4-0 ATS in its last 6 games
New York are 3-6-0 OU in its last 9 away
New York are 2-4-0 OU in its last 6 games
Atlanta is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 home games
Atlanta is 2-4-0 SU in its last 6 games after scoring 31 to 40 points
Atlanta is 3-8-0 OU in its last 11 at home
Atlanta is 1-4-0 ATS in its last 5 games after being 3.5 to 7 point favorites