Monday Trends and Indexes 11/12

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Trends and Indexes
Monday, November 12

Good Luck on day #316 of 2007!

NOTE:
As information becomes available, we will attempt to post the trends and indexes as soon as possible.
Information is posted from what we believe are reliable sources.

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Six-pack for Monday

-- Peyton Manning threw six INTs Sunday night, as Colts lost 23-21, when Adam Viniatieri missed 29-yard FG in final 1:40, after rallying from a 23-0 deficit on a rainy night.

-- Chargers led this game 16-0 before Rivers completed one pass for San Diego. Darren Sproles ran both kick and punt back for TD in the game's first six minutes.

-- NFL teams are fragile; eight days ago, Colts led by 10 in fourth quarter vs Patriots; now, they've lost two in row and suffered some more injuries, notably Dwight Freeney.

-- Walk-on Jeff Jordan made his debut for Illinois Sunday, playing three minutes late in the Illinois win. Jordan is son of Michael Jordan, who is slightly famous.

-- Miami Heat got their first win Sunday, outscoring Knicks 23-14 in fourth quarter for an ugly three-point win.

-- After watching free preview of NBA League Pass, I gave in and bought the package for this season-- quality of play has gotten better, more teams are pass more, dribble less.

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Monday's List of 13: Wrapping up an NFL Sunday...........

13) If Steve McNair starts one more game for Ravens, Brian Billick should be fired immediately; McNair can't run anymore and he can't pass that well either. Boller can at least stretch a defense a little bit, but right now, Ravens are a mess.

12) By the way, last time Bengals won game without scoring a TD was back in 1994, against the Seahawks. Baltimore made a hideous Bengal defense look like the freakin' '85 Bears.

11) Back to Billick for a second; he made a brutal, indefensible replay challenge after first play of 2nd quarter; he won it, but gained total of four yards for his trouble. Why? Later, when they lost a fumble on shaky call, Billick couldn't challenge it, because he was out of challenges. Brilliant!!!!!

10) Why on God's Green Earth would the Giants wear red for their most important game of the season? What happened to making the Cowboys wear blue on the road? At very least, in the most important game of the season, they shouldn't place merchandising over a normal gameday routine.

9) Watch SportsCenter tonight for Roy Williams' catch that made score 24-14 Arizona; Lions' WR caught ball with right hand, while his left arm was being held by a defender.

8) Before you want the Raiders to rush JaMarcus Russell in as the starting QB for Oakland, remember he is couple years younger than Hawai'i QB Colt Brennan. Russell has time, and I am convinced it is better to let a kid watch for while, before he gets thrown to the wolves, especially at QB.

7) Cardinals are still only team in NFL without first quarter TD

6) Redskins wasted a timeout with 9:23 left in third quarter, as they lined up for very short FG and play clock ran down close to zero. Instead of wasting timeout, why not just take penalty and boot the FG from five yards further back? Timeouts in the second half should be treated like gold, in a close game.

5) Before Darren Sproles ran kick and punt back for TDs, last player to do this in same game was Dante Hall, five years ago.

4) Five of the 26 teams that played Sunday didn't score a TD on offense. Quality of QB play is low right now, though there are young guys (Campbell, Anderson, Lemon) who show lot of potential to become stars. Just not yet.

3) Detroit is now 1-3 when they don't win turnover battle, and game they won was by FG over Vikings, with Jackson at QB.

2) Favorites went 4-8-1 Sunday, home teams 3-9-1. Under was 6-7 in Sunday's game.

1) Colt-Charger game was bizarre; am concerned for Charger offense- they've done almost nothing last two games.

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National Football League - Dunkel Index

NFL
Dunkel Index

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12

Game 233-234: San Francisco at Seattle
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco 117.961; Seattle 131.430
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 13 1/2; 37
Vegas Line: Seattle by 10; 39 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (-10); Under

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National Football League – Long Sheet

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Long Sheet


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SAN FRANCISCO (2 - 6) at SEATTLE (4 - 4) - 11/12/2007, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 12-25 ATS (-15.5 Units) in a road game where the total is between 38.5 and 42 points since 1992.
SAN FRANCISCO is 20-8 ATS (+11.2 Units) when playing on Monday night since 1992.
SEATTLE is 15-30 ATS (-18.0 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1992.
SEATTLE is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1992.
SEATTLE is 58-84 ATS (-34.4 Units) in all games where the total is between 35.5 and 42 points since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 3-2 against the spread versus SEATTLE over the last 3 seasons
SEATTLE is 3-2 straight up against SAN FRANCISCO over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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National Football League - Short Sheet

NFL
Short Sheet


Monday, November 12th

Week 10 Byes: Houston, New England, NY Jets, Tampa Bay

San Francisco at Seattle, 8:30 EST ESPN
San Francisco: 20-8 ATS on Monday nights
Seattle: 9-3 Over after scoring 30+ points

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National Football League – Write up

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Write-up


Week 10 NFL schedule

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Coach Nolan's dad passed away Sunday; Mike Nolan will be in Seattle and coach this game; funeral is later this week.
49ers (2-6) @ Seahawks (4-4) —Seattle scored 33,30 points in last two games, but couldn’t hold 21-6 lead on Lake Erie last week, but they’re still in good shape in division, since other three teams are bad. 49ers lost last six games, with four losses by 18+ points; they have yet to gain 290 yards in any game this season. Hawks won first meeting 23-3 in Candlestick, holding 49ers to 22 net passing yards (that was with Dilfer under center, not Smith). Seattle lost three of last four games, beating winless Rams; three of their four wins are by 14+ points. 49ers are -9 in turnovers last five games, -15 in sacks; this is their third road game in last four weeks. Potentially ugly Monday night game.

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National Football League - Tips & Trends

NFL


Monday, November 12

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SF 49ers at Seattle Seahawks (ESPN | 8:30 PM ET)

Monday Night football puts two struggling teams together; the San Francisco 49ers against the Seattle Seahawks. Both teams have fallen on hard times thanks to a number of injuries. Seattle’s offense has been solid of late though led by QB Matt Hasselbeck. He has topped the 300-yard mark in two out of his last three contests, along with 6 touchdowns and three inceptions. Hasselbeck threw for 281 yards and two touchdowns in the last meeting against the 49ers and coach Mike holmgren said “Our strength has been passing the ball and we have to go to our strengths.” EDGE: SEAHAWKS
49ers have lost their last six games in-a-row and are only averaging 13.0 points per game during that stretch. Good news is QB Alex Smith is getting healthier and will take some pressure off of injured RB Frank Gore. The 49ers are only two games back of the Seahawks in the division and coach Mike Nolan was quoted “The division race is not over yet.” EDGE: 49ERS
These two division rivals know each other very well, which has led to low scoring games – going UNDER the total in three straight meetings. EDGE: UNDER
49ers are 14-4 ATS in their last 18 Monday games.
49ers are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 against the NFC West.
49ers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
Seahawks are 3-8-1 ATS in their last 12 games as a favorite.
Seahawks are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games overall.

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National Football League – Preview

NFL

Monday, November 12

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Monday Night Football Preview

Matt Hasselbeck and his Seahawks will be looking to extend their lead in the NFC West when they get a visit from the rival (and floundering) Niners on Monday Night Football.

Seattle's record fell to 4-4 on the season with a 33-30 overtime loss to the Browns in Cleveland last weekend. Hasselbeck completed 30-of-47 pass attempts for 318 yards in that game, with two touchdown passes and one INT. Bobby Engram had 14 catches for 139 yards and a touchdown, while D.J. Hackett had six catches for 58 yards and a TD.

Shaun Alexander rushed for just 32 yards on 14 carries for Seattle in their loss to Cleveland, with knee and ankle injuries greatly limiting his effectiveness. Alexander missed some practice time this week, and he could very well see a reduced workload again Monday. Maurice Morris had nine carries for 55 yards Sunday versus the Browns.

The Seahawks were also tagged with their fourth against-the-spread loss of the season last weekend, dropping their ATS mark to 3-4-1 in 2007. Seattle has only managed to cover once in their past four games - when they beat the Rams 33-6 two weeks ago. Sunday's result was also an easy OVER result; the Seahawks are 3-5 OU this season.

San Francisco lost last weekend (20-16 to the Falcons) as well, but for them it was their sixth defeat in a row and it dropped their record to 2-6 on the season. Alex Smith had a difficult day behind center for the Niners, completing just 17-of-38 pass attempts for 149 yards, with no touchdowns and three interceptions. Smith's QB rating is now only 57.6.

Maurice Hicks scored San Francisco's only touchdown in that loss to Atlanta, rumbling into the end zone from nine yards out in the first quarter. Michael Robinson ran for 67 yards on 17 carries in that contest, while Frank Gore missed the game with an ankle injury. Gore has just 435 yards rushing and three touchdowns in seven games this year.

The Niners also lost against-the-spread versus the Falcons, which ran their ATS losing streak to three games. San Francisco hasn't covered since losing just 9-7 to the Ravens back on October 7, and they're 2-5-1 ATS on the season. Sunday's result was yet another UNDER play for the Niners; they're 3-5 on the OVER/UNDER in the '07 season.

The Seahawks and Niners have already met once this season, with Seattle rolling to a 23-3 road win back on September 30. Hasselbeck went 23-of-31 for 281 yards in that victory, with two touchdown passes and one interception. Alexander ran for 78 yards on 25 carries, and Engram had a TD catch. Trent Dilfer was good on 12-of-33 pass attempts for 128 yards on that day for San Francisco. Gore managed to run for 79 yards.

Seattle had been listed as a 1.5-point road favorite in that September matchup, and they easily covered that spread. The combined score fell UNDER the day's posted total of 40.5 points. Last season the Niners managed to beat the Seahawks twice - 24-14 on the road in December, and 20-14 at home in November. Those were both against-the spread wins for San Francisco too, while only the November game was an UNDER play.

Vegas oddsmakers have the Seahawks listed as big home favorites for this primetime matchup - they're giving 10 points to the Niners. The OVER/UNDER is pegged at 39.5.

Here are the official injury reports for both San Francisco and Seattle for Monday night:

San Francisco Injuries
Melvin Oliver DE P-U-P List (knee)
Frank Gore RB Questionable Week 10 (ankle)
Kwame Harris T Questionable Week 10 (back)
Walt Harris CB Questionable Week 10 (knee)
Keith Lewis S Questionable Week 10 (hamstring)

Seattle Injuries
Will Herring LB Out Week 10 (hamstring)
Ray Willis T Out Week 10 (knee)
LeRoy Hill LB Doubtful Week 10 (hamstring)
Shaun Alexander RB Questionable Week 10 (knee)
Baraka Atkins DE Questionable Week 10 (ankle)
Deion Branch WR Questionable Week 10 (foot)
Patrick Kerney DE Questionable Week 10 (oblique)
Niko Koutouvides LB Questionable Week 10 (hamstring)
Marcus Pollard TE Questionable Week 10 (knee)
Rocky Bernard DT Probable Week 10 (groin)

The Niners play against another divisional opponent in Week 11 - they'll get a visit from the lowly Rams at Monster Park. The Seahawks will play host to the Bears next Sunday.

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National Football League – Notes

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Notes


Sunday, November 18

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What bettors need to know about the Monday nighter

San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks (-9 ½, 38)

MNF feature’s disappointing duo

Seattle, with its 4-4 record, is leading the NFC West in spite of itself, while San Francisco is on a six-game losing streak. Together they are two of the league’s most disappointing clubs this season.

Seahawks coach Mike Holmgren says even though his team looks to be on its way to a fourth-straight NFC West title, he is not happy with the current situation. Seattle has lost three of its last four.
"No, I am not comfortable," he told The Associated Press. "Now that it's an eight-game season, if there wasn't a sense of urgency before – which there should be all the time – there certainly is now."
The 49ers, meanwhile, were many people’s pick to challenge the Seahawks for the division title this season. Instead, they have lost every game after winning their first two, and have the lowest ranked offense in the league (224.2 total yards per game).

Remarkably, they could still win the division.

"Yeah, maybe we just all ought to shut up and play," 49ers coach Mike Nolan said when asked about the state of his team and the division.

San Francisco has won, and covered, in two of its last three games against the Seahawks.

Hawks playing to their strengths

With its running game averaging just 95.1 yards per game, Seattle is likely to use a pass-first offense on Monday. Quarterback Matt Hasselbeck threw for 281 yards and two touchdowns in a 23-3 win over San Francisco in September, which seems to have made Holmgren rethink his game plan this week.

"That might be the way we have to go now, play to our strengths just a little bit, how we're going right now," Holmgren told AP. "And instead of striving for balance, maybe we have to tip the scales just a little bit to be at our most productive, we'll see."
Hasselbeck has been particularly impressive in his last three games, throwing for six TDs and three interceptions. He’s topped the 300-yard mark in two of his last three contests, picking up the slack for Seattle’s lackluster running game.

“We have tried any number of things that I don't want to talk about necessarily," Holmgren said of his rush offense in the Seattle Times. "We've met for endless hours. And it's not happening. That part is not happening."

The Seahawks’ inability to get things going on the ground has a lot to do with a series of injuries for running back Shaun Alexander. The former MVP has rushed for just 492 on 149 carries this season. In 2005, his last injury-free year, he ran for 1,880 yards and 27 touchdowns.

Alexander missed most of last week’s practices because of a knee problem, but is expected to play Monday.

Alex Smith can’t forge success

This season has not gone well for San Francisco quarterback Alex Smith. He has completed less than 50 percent of his throws and is the lowest-rated passer in the league. He has just two TD passes in six starts and the 49ers’ pass offense is last in the NFL with 132.8 yards per game with him at the helm.

Nolan didn’t pull any punches when he spoke of Smith, but did blame some of the QB’s problems on a persistent injury.

"Coming into the season I thought he was ahead of where he has been right now. I thought he would do a better job up to this point," he told AP. "His accuracy has been a little off. I think that's somewhat due to the soreness he has in the shoulder.

"But at the same time if you can play, you know the quarterbacks are expected to perform at a high level."

The 49ers haven’t scored more than 20 points in a game since a 20-7 win over Arizona on opening day. Smith insists he is still improving, even if his numbers say otherwise.

"I think as far as my progression, I look from my rookie year to last year, and last year to even this year – as far as how I feel, how comfortable I am back there, my decision making, my ability to play this game in this league – I do feel like I have made strides every year. And I can see it every week."

Seattle’s game-time decisions

The Seahawks have six starters listed at questionable ahead of Monday’s matchup, and most of them will be game-time decisions. The list includes running back Shaun Alexander, who sprained his knee last week, and wide receiver Deion Branch who has a sprained foot.

Branch missed the past three games with that injury, but insists he will not rush his return.

"I'm not going to risk further injuring myself just because it's Monday night," Branch told the Seattle Post Intelligencer. "If it's ready to go, I'm going to play. If it's not ready to go, then I may not play."

Also listed as questionable are tight end Marcus Pollard (knee), defensive end Patrick Kerney (oblique), defensive tackle Rocky Bernard (groin) and linebacker Niko Koutouvides.

Asked what he needs to see from the injured in the build-up to the game, Holmgren said, "Just that they can run without hurting, that they can do what they have to do in the game. Branch, as an example, his game is quickness and speed, and he's got to be able to do that.

"Otherwise, I'd be doing him a disservice, and really the team. As much as I want him back, I have to be smart with him."

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National Football League – Cheat Sheet

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Monday, November 12

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San Francisco at Seattle (-10)

Why 49ers cover: Are 14-4 ATS in their last 18 Monday Night Football games. Frank Gore is expected to return from an ankle injury and has averaged 110 rushing yards per game against the Seahawks in his career.

Why Seahawks cover: In his last five games against the Niners, Matt Hasselbeck has thrown 11 touchdown passes while averaging 249 yards per game. Could have receiver Deion Branch back from injury. The 49ers sport the NFL’s worst offense and are only averaging 13 points per game.

Total (39 ½): Under is 7-1 in San Francisco’s last eight versus NFC West.

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National Football League – over / unders

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Total bias: Week 10 over/under plays


Monday, November 12

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San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks under 39

The 49ers couldn't gain 10 yards even if you gave their offense six cracks. Star back Frank Gore is banged up and the offensive line is in shambles. Throw in a quarterback with a bum shoulder and you've got the formula for a great under club.

The Seahawks are now one-dimensional with the football. If anyone knows where the real Shaun Alexander is could you please page him? The guy is killing my fantasy team. My crystal ball says there should be an abundance of kicking and punting on Monday night. Hope you’re a fan of special teams.

Last week's record: 1-2

Season record: 15-12

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National Football League – Trends

NFL


Monday, November 12

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49ERS (2-6, 2-5-1) at SEAHAWKS

Seattle trounced San Francisco as 1-point road favorites in the initial
confrontation this year, 23-3. The 49ers are 20-8 ATS on Monday Night
Football and 36-17 ATS when playing their second straight game on the road.
The 'under' is 5-2-1 in the last eight series clashes. The Seahawks have
knuckled 'under' at a 16-4-1 clip as division favorites at home.

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NFL Today - November 12


NFL today: Week 10 news and notes

SCOREBOARD

Monday night, Nov. 12

San Francisco (2-6) at Seattle (4-4). San Francisco hasn't scored 20 points in a game since its season-opening 20-17 win over Arizona and has lost six straight. Seahawks coach Mike Holmgren is 12-5 vs. the 49ers, with whom he won Super Bowls as assistant coach.

STARS

Passing

- Brett Favre, Packers, completed 33 of 46 passes for 351 yards and three TDs in Green Bay's 34-0 win over Minnesota.

- Tony Romo, Cowboys, threw four TD passes and was 20-of-28 for 247 yards in Dallas' 31-20 win over the New York Giants.

- Kurt Warner, Cardinals, completed 26 of 36 passes for 259 yards and three TDs in Arizona's 31-21 win over Detroit.

- Ben Roethlisberger, Steelers, ran for a 30-yard touchdown and threw for two more scores to help Pittsburgh rally to beat Cleveland 31-28.

- Vince Young, Titans, threw for a career-high 257 yards and his first TD pass since Sept. 24 in Tennessee's 28-13 loss to Jacksonville.

Rushing

- Brian Westbrook, Eagles, had 20 carries for 100 yards and a TD to go with five receptions for 83 yards and two more scores in a 33-25 win over Washington.

- Selvin Young, Broncos, ran for 109 yards and a TD in Denver's 27-11 win at Kansas City.

- Ryan Grant, Packers, ran for 119 yards and a score in Green Bay's 34-0 win over Minnesota.

- Willie Parker, Steelers, had 105 yards on 25 carries in Pittsburgh's 31-28 win over Cleveland.

- Clinton Portis, Redskins rushed for 137 yards on 30 carries in Washington's 33-25 loss to Philadelphia.

Receiving

- Terrell Owens, Cowboys, had two TD catches in Dallas' 31-20 win over the New York Giants. He gained 125 yards.

-Torry Holt, Rams, had eight catches for 124 yards, torturing New Orleans with several catches on third-and-long plays in a 37-29 win.

-Larry Fitzgerald, Cardinals, had two TD catches and six others for 74 yards in Arizona's 31-21 win over Detroit.

- Jeremy Shockey, Giants, tied a career best with 12 catches for 129 yards and scored once in a 31-20 loss to Dallas.

Special Teams

- Shayne Graham, Bengals, made seven field goals, none longer than 35 yards, in Cincinnati's 21-7 win over Baltimore.

- Joshua Cribbs, Browns, returned a kick 100 yards and set up another score with a 90-yard return in Cleveland's 31-28 loss at Pittsburgh.

- Bernard Pollard, Chiefs, blocked a punt for a safety in Kansas City's 27-11 loss to Denver.

Defense

- Karlos Dansby, Cardinals, intercepted two passes and forced a fumble to help Arizona beat Detroit 31-21.

- Adewale Ogunleye, Bears, forced a fumble by Josh McCown that Israel Idonije recovered at the Raiders 3 with 1:39 remaining, setting up a game-sealing TD in Chicago's 17-6 win over Oakland.

- Charles Woodson, Packers, made an interception on the goal line to preserve the shutout in the fourth quarter of Green Bay's 34-0 win against Minnesota.

- Chris Kelsay, Bills, sacked Miami's Cleo Lemon in the end zone during Buffalo's 13-10 win over Miami.

- Reggie Hayward, Jaguars, have 2 1/2 sacks in a 28-13 victory at Tennessee.

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MILESTONES
Brett Favre joined Dan Marino as the only quarterbacks to throw for 60,000 yards in a career during the second quarter of Green Bay's 34-0 win over Minnesota. Favre, who needed 94 yards coming into the game, found RB Vernand Morency for a short pass to the right side for 3 yards to reach 60,000 exactly. Two plays later, he hit favorite target Donald Driver for a 19-yard gain. Marino's record is 61,361 yards. ... Jacksonville's Fred Taylor became the 21st running back in NFL history to reach 10,000 yards rushing with a 15-yard carry in the first quarter of the Jaguars' 28-13 win over Tennessee. Taylor, who scored on a 4-yard run, now trails Ottis Anderson, who's 20th with 10,273 yards. ... Donovan McNabb broke Ron Jaworski's Eagles record for most career completions, surpassing the mark with a touchdown pass Sunday against the Washington Redskins. McNabb's 19th completion gave him 2,089 in nine NFL seasons, all with Philadelphia. He finished with 20 in the Eagles' 33-25 win.

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STREAKS
Buffalo beat Miami 13-10 for its fourth win in a row and longest streak since 2004. ... The Dolphins have lost nine straight this season and 12 in a row overall ... Pittsburgh beat Cleveland 31-28 for the Steelers' ninth consecutive win over their Rust-Belt rivals. ... After a 21-7 loss to Cincinnati, Baltimore has lost three straight and has been outscored 59-14 in its last two games. ... Kansas City's three-year home winning streak against Denver came to an end with the Broncos' 27-11 victory. ... Dallas ended the Giants' six-game winning string.

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STATS
Denver scored touchdowns 9 seconds apart in its 27-11 win at Kansas City. After Selvin Young's 20-yard touchdown run, defensive end Elvis Dumervil knocked the ball loose from quarterback Damon Huard on the Chiefs' next play from scrimmage. Linebacker Nate Webster scooped it up and dashed 17 yards for another touchdown and a 20-8 lead. ... Redskins WR Keenan McCardell had his first TD catch since 2005 in Washington's 33-25 loss to Philadelphia. ... Green Bay had its first shutout since 2002, blanking Minnesota 34-0. ... Shayne Graham's seven field goals for Cincinnati were one below the league record set by the Titans' Rob Bironas earlier this season.

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SWINGS
Before holding Baltimore to a meaningless late TD, Cincinnati had been tied with winless Miami for most points allowed and had not yielded fewer than 20 points in any game this season. All that changed against the Ravens (4-5), who committed six turnovers. ... Jacksonville made up for an embarrassing opening loss to Tennessee in which it gave up 282 yards rushing by beating the Titans 28-13. ... Cleveland's opening 76-yard TD drive against Pittsburgh lasted 16 plays and 8:55. But afterward, the Browns were all but shut down offensively with only 55 yards of offense the remainder of the contest until moving 32 yards on their final possession, which ended with Phil Dawson's failed 52-yard field goal. ... Rex Grossman replaced an injured Brian Griese and threw a 59-yard pass to Bernard Berrian for the go-ahead score with 3:11 remaining to lead Chicago to a 17-6 win over Oakland. Grossman was benched earlier this season for ineffectiveness.

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SLOPPY
Miami's Ted Ginn Jr. returned a kickoff 86 yards for an apparent go-ahead touchdown, but the score was negated by a holding penalty on Greg Camarillo and the Dolphins went on to lose 13-10. ... The Browns managed only a single first down and no points in the second half of their 31-28 loss to Pittsburgh. Kick returner Joshua Cribbs finished with more yards on kickoff returns (204) than the Browns' offense gained (163). ... The Redskins committed 11 penalties, including crucial third-down miscues, and again suffered from questionable clock management and play-calling. Coach Joe Gibbs had no timeouts left in the final minutes and made a conservative call on a late third-and-goal before the Eagles went on to win 33-25. ... Carolina's only touchdown came on Ken Lucas' 27-yard fumble return in the Panthers' 20-13 loss to Atlanta. Vinny Testaverde, struggling to move at times, was just 13-of-28 for 153 yards and the Panthers only got 59 yards rushing from DeShaun Foster.

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SACKS
Dallas sacked Giants QB Eli Manning five times in a 30-21 win. ... Jacksonville sacked Vince Young four times in its 28-13 win over Tennessee. ... Buffalo's Chris Kelsay sacked Cleo Lemon in the end zone to make it 3-2 Miami early in Buffalo's 13-10 win over the Dolphins. ... Oakland's Kirk Morrison sacked Chicago's Brian Griese, knocking him out of the game. Rex Grossman relieved his former backup - and promptly fumbled the first center exchange with Olin Kreutz, but the Bears went on to win 17-6.

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SIDELINED
RB Adrian Peterson left Minnesota's 34-0 loss to Green Bay because of a knee injury in the third quarter. Peterson said after the game he thought it was a sprain and he will have an MRI on Monday. ... Miami DE Jason Taylor missed much of the second half of a 13-10 loss to Buffalo with an ankle injury. ...Bears QB Brian Griese left Chicago's game against the Raiders shortly before halftime Sunday with a shoulder injury. Griese was hurt when Oakland linebacker Kirk Morrison sacked him late in the second quarter.

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OBIT
Dick Nolan, the former coach of the San Francisco 49ers and the father of current coach Mike Nolan, died Sunday, the 49ers said. A former NFL defensive back who also coached the Saints, Dick Nolan has been in declining health with Alzheimer's disease and prostate cancer for several years. He spent the last few months at an assisted-care facility in the Dallas area, near his longtime home with his wife, Ann.

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SPEAKING
''We heard some things before the game that were hard to believe. One of their players said, 'How is it going to feel to get beat by an 0-8 team?' I can't believe that an 0-8 team would say that, but now they are an 0-9 team.'' - Buffalo's Chris Kelsay, after the Bills beat Miami 13-10.

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''It really felt strange, being in the dome, period, after everything the dome went through and after everything the city went through. To be honest with you, I didn't think I'd ever come back here. I've kind of avoided the city, not the people, but the city. I was hoping we wouldn't play the Saints, so I wouldn't have to come back.'' - St. Louis defensive coordinator Jim Haslett, the Saints' head coach until the end of the 2005 season, after the Rams' first win of the season came at New Orleans 37-29.

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Hockey – Long Sheet

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Long Sheet


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NASHVILLE (8-7-0-1, 17 pts.) at COLUMBUS (8-5-0-3, 19 pts.) - 11/12/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLUMBUS is 41-44 ATS (+41.0 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 3 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 34-26 ATS (+74.8 Units) after playing 3 consecutive road games since 1996.
COLUMBUS is 101-90 ATS (+101.0 Units) as a home underdog of a half goal or even on the puck line since 1996.
COLUMBUS is 131-117 ATS (+131.0 Units) in home games against the puck line since 1996.
COLUMBUS is 23-16 ATS (+39.1 Units) in home games after a division game over the last 3 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 14-4 ATS (+9.0 Units) in November games over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 7-25 ATS (+34.0 Units) in November games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NASHVILLE is 14-3 (+8.3 Units) against the spread versus COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
NASHVILLE is 14-3-0 straight up against COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
8 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.4 Units)

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NY ISLANDERS (9-4-0-0, 18 pts.) at PHILADELPHIA (10-6-0-0, 20 pts.) - 11/12/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY ISLANDERS are 5-0 ATS (+5.0 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 3 seasons.
NY ISLANDERS are 28-22 ATS (+52.3 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 13-24 ATS (+13.0 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 15-31 ATS (+15.0 Units) as a home underdog of a half goal or even on the puck line over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 15-31 ATS (+15.0 Units) as a home favorite of a half goal or even on the puck line over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 15-31 ATS (+15.0 Units) in home games against the puck line over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 9-29 ATS (-25.2 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 9-8 (+0.5 Units) against the spread versus NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 9-8-0 straight up against NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
12 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+7.6 Units)

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NEW JERSEY (6-8-0-2, 14 pts.) at PITTSBURGH (7-9-0-1, 15 pts.) - 11/12/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 66-89 ATS (+66.0 Units) in home games after allowing 4 goals or more since 1996.
PITTSBURGH is 33-58 ATS (+101.9 Units) first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 11-7-0 straight up against PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
8 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.5 Units)

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CAROLINA (10-4-0-3, 23 pts.) at FLORIDA (7-10-0-0, 14 pts.) - 11/12/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CAROLINA is 13-21 ATS (-15.4 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 28-15 ATS (+10.1 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 221-312 ATS (+677.1 Units) as a favorite or even on the puck line since 1996.
FLORIDA is 189-217 ATS (+189.0 Units) in home games against the puck line since 1996.
FLORIDA is 6-25 ATS (-24.1 Units) in November games over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 52-91 ATS (+156.2 Units) when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
CAROLINA is 14-4 (+8.4 Units) against the spread versus FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
CAROLINA is 14-4-0 straight up against FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
9 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.4 Units)

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PHOENIX (7-8-0-0, 14 pts.) at SAN JOSE (8-7-0-2, 18 pts.) - 11/12/2007, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 94-87 ATS (+192.6 Units) in road games first half of the season since 1996.
PHOENIX is 66-62 ATS (+149.1 Units) in road games vs. division opponents since 1996.
PHOENIX is 53-52 ATS (+121.9 Units) in road games after a division game since 1996.
SAN JOSE is 16-19 ATS (-21.4 Units) in home games vs. division opponents over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 8-9 (+4.3 Units) against the spread versus SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
SAN JOSE is 9-8-0 straight up against PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
9 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.3 Units)

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