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  • Sunday Trends and Indexes 01/13

    Trends and Indexes
    Sunday, January 13

    Good Luck on day #13 of 2008!

    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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  • #2
    Six-pack for Sunday

    -- Tom Brady is well on his way to being considered the best quarterback in the history of football.

    -- Arizona Diamondbacks are pioneering a program, giving season tickets to deserving/needy fans who could use a boost. If you don't have a favorite team, adopt them.

    -- One fan will be chosen at halftime of Nevada's home tilt on March 1; if person makes one putt (I am guessing it must be doublebreaker) the person gets a $300,000 house.

    -- Seahawks led 14-0 less than 5:00 into game, but for rest of game, they got outscored 42-6, in an unsightly effort.

    -- Last time there were 28 points scored in first quarter of a playoff game? You have to go back to AFL, and a playoff game between Raiders and Oilers in 1969.

    -- NBA withheld Miami's protest of a Dec 19 game against Hawks, so last 0:51.9 will be replayed when teams meet again in March. It is first withheld protest in NBA since '82.

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    • #3
      Sunday's List of 13: Wrapping up a sports Saturday....

      13) Halftime score: North Carolina 43, NC State 13; Wolfpack is decimated at PG, totally overmatched vs Tar Heels, who are sharp right now. You can't compete on the road vs superior teams, if you don't have a quality point guard.

      12) Never thought I'd see Kentucky so excited to win a home game against Vanderbilt.

      11) Stan Love, dad of UCLA's Kevin, played in the NBA with Wes Unseld, maybe the greatest outlet passer of alltime. One of drills Stan had Kevin do as a kid was grab a ball off board, then pivot and throw outlet pass off the other board, 94 feet away. Young Love is just a tremendous outlet passer.

      10) You read how college basketball teams benefit from taking trips out of country once every four years, but trips like that work against you sometimes, like in Auburn's case, as they had players get hurt, are now down to seven scholarship guys. Hard to win in SEC with seven scholarship players.

      9) 11 SEC teams made NCAAs over last two seasons, went a combined 24-9, best of any conference in country.

      8) Tennessee doesn't have player in top 15 of SEC in scoring, but they're nationally ranked, because they're deep and work their butts off on defense and rebounding.

      7) Saint Louis rebounded from their dismal game at GW and took highly-ranked Dayton to OT, where they got outscored 13-2 and lost, 68-57. Still, they played lot better. Someone on TV was saying that Majerus told him that the Billikens' two best players hate the way Majerus coaches. Uh oh.

      6) 69% of Pepperdine's scoring comes from freshmen, which is good, because right now, they're awful. They won't be for long, but right now, they just aren't very good, and they've got Gonzaga coming to Malibu Monday night.

      5) How can Hawai'i not have really good hoop teams? You mean to tell me they have good teams in Lawrence, Kansas and Pullman, Washington, but coaches in paradise can't get kids to go to college there? I find that hard to believe.

      4) UNLV has lost its last four visits to Air Force; you think if Jerry Tarkanian was still coaching the Rebels, they would be losing to Air Force? I think not........

      3) Washington State made seven 3's in row in last minutes of loss at UCLA, making final score a little misleading. Derrick Low didn't score in first half, had 20-something in second.

      2) Iowa 43, Michigan State 36-- At first I thought they didn't play the second half. Ugly, ugly game.

      1) There were 93 lined games Saturday; by my count, six of them went two or three OTs. Home team won all six games.

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      • #4
        National Football League - Dunkel Index



        NFL DIVISIONAL PLAYOFFS



        NFL
        Dunkel Index

        SUNDAY, JANUARY 13

        Game 107-108: San Diego at Indianapolis
        Dunkel Ratings: San Diego 136.087; Indianapolis 146.518
        Dunkel Line: Indianapolis by 10 1/2; 44
        Vegas Line: Indianapolis by 8 1/2; 46 1/2
        Dunkel Pick: Indianapolis (-8 1/2); Under

        Game 109-110: NY Giants at Dallas
        Dunkel Ratings: NY Giants 130.646; Dallas 141.138
        Dunkel Line: Dallas by 10 1/2; 43
        Vegas Line: Dallas by 7 1/2; 47
        Dunkel Pick: Dallas (-7 1/2); Under

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        • #5
          National Football League – Long Sheet

          NFL
          Long Sheet


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          SAN DIEGO (12 - 5) at INDIANAPOLIS (13 - 3) - 1/13/2008, 1:00 PM
          Top Trends for this game.
          SAN DIEGO is 12-5 ATS (+6.5 Units) in all games this season.
          SAN DIEGO is 12-5 ATS (+6.5 Units) in all lined games this season.
          SAN DIEGO is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) against conference opponents this season.
          SAN DIEGO is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) against AFC South division opponents since 1992.
          SAN DIEGO is 21-7 ATS (+13.3 Units) in dome games since 1992.
          SAN DIEGO is 34-17 ATS (+15.3 Units) in games played on turf since 1992.

          Head-to-Head Series History
          SAN DIEGO is 2-0 against the spread versus INDIANAPOLIS over the last 3 seasons
          SAN DIEGO is 2-0 straight up against INDIANAPOLIS over the last 3 seasons
          2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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          NY GIANTS (11 - 6) at DALLAS (13 - 3) - 1/13/2008, 4:30 PM
          Top Trends for this game.
          NY GIANTS are 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in road games this season.
          NY GIANTS are 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in road lined games this season.
          NY GIANTS are 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.

          Head-to-Head Series History
          DALLAS is 2-2 against the spread versus NY GIANTS over the last 3 seasons
          DALLAS is 4-2 straight up against NY GIANTS over the last 3 seasons
          3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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          • #6
            National Football League - Short Sheet

            NFL
            Short Sheet



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            Sunday, January 13th
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            AFC Divisional Round
            TV: CBS
            San Diego at Indianapolis, 1:00 ET


            San Diego:
            11-2 ATS vs. AFC South opponents
            21-7 ATS in dome stadiums

            Indianapolis:
            4-15 ATS at home off a loss by 6 or less points
            10-23 ATS revenging a loss by 7 or less points

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            NFC Divisional Round
            TV: FOX
            NY Giants at Dallas, 4:30 ET


            NY Giants:
            19-6 Under playing with double-revenge
            10-1 Under away with a total of 45.5+ points

            Dallas:
            7-0 ATS off a road loss
            20-8 ATS at home off BB ATS losses

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            • #7
              National Football League – Write up

              NFL
              Write-up



              Second Round Playoff Schedule

              Sunday, January 13

              Chargers won on this field in '05, when Colts were 13-0; they won rainy night game 23-21 in Week 10 (+3.5) in game where Indy had 385-177 edge in yardage, but Sproles ran both kick and punt back for TD, offsetting a Colt defensive score. Viniatieri missed simple FG at end that would have won game. Colts are defending champ and 4-2 as home favorite; Harrison is expected to play here, for first time in three months- they're 5-0 with him in lineup. Chargers will need more production from Rivers, which could be tough if star TE Gates (foot) misses the game.

              Giants won last eight road games, amazing feat, but last loss was back in Week 1, on this field; in two games vs Dallas this season, Giants lost twice to Cowboys (45-35/31-20), giving up averages of 13.4/8.0 ypp. In 20 drives in the two contests, Dallas offense scored ten TDs against Big Blue. Pokes struggled down stretch, splitting its last four games (two TDs on last 33 drives); pressure on Romo to perform, after botching snap in playoff loss LY, and JessicaGate when they lost to Eagles in Week 15. Owens always a threat to implode, but he is expected to play.

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              • #8
                NOTE: There may be some repetition in the following reports. This is difficult to avoid as the information comes from various sources.

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                • #9
                  National Football League - Tips & Trends

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                  Tips and Trends
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                  Sunday, January 13

                  San Diego Chargers at Indianapolis Colts (CBS | 1 PM ET)

                  The San Diego Chargers are coming off their first playoff victory in more than 14 years. San Diego dominated the Titans in the Wild-Card round, holding them to 248 total yards on just 6 points. This has been the case over the last 14 weeks for the Chargers, as the team has posted an 11-2 record since Week 5 while holding opponents to just 14 points per game. EDGE: CHARGERS
                  The Super Bowl Champion Indianapolis Colts enter this game as prohibitive favorites yet again. The Colts finished the season ranked third in the league in scoring an average of 28 points per game. Quarterback Peyton Manning recorded his eighth 4,000-yard passing season, and WR Reggie Wayne had a career year with 1,510 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns. WR Marvin Harrison (knee), WR Anthony Gonzalez (foot), and TE Ben Utecht (shoulder) are all expected to play – making this Colts offense near 100 percent for the first time in months. EDGE: COLTS
                  Indianapolis is no longer the no-name Colts defense, as they finished as the NFL’s top ranked scoring defense yielding 16 ppg. The Colts have held five of their last seven opponents under 20 points, and with Bob Sanders anchoring the secondary no quarterback has thrown for more than 260 yards against team this season.The Chargers offese is expected to be down a man as well with their Pro Bowl TE Antonio Gates (toe) listed as doubtful for the game. EDGE: COLTS
                  The Colts will face a defensive scheme that has given them problems. Indianapolis' track record against 3-4 defenses is subpar. Pittsburgh eliminated the Colts from the playoffs in the 2005 season, and New England did the same in 2003 and '04. Indianapolis averaged just 13 points in those contests. Peyton Manning has thrown a total of 8 interceptions in the last two games against this Charger 3-4 defense. EDGE: CHARGERS
                  Chargers are 7-0 SU & ATS in their last 7 games.
                  Chargers are 10-1 ATS in their last 11 games vs. AFC opponents.
                  Chargers are 6-2 ATS in the last 8 meetings.
                  Colts are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 games vs. a team with a winning record.
                  Colts are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 home games.
                  Colts are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games on turf.
                  The OVER is 10-2-2 in San Diego's last 14 road games.
                  The UNDER is 6-2-2 in San Diego's last 10 games vs. AFC opponents.


                  New York Giants at Dallas Cowboys (FOX | 4:30 PM ET)

                  The Dallas Cowboys will be trying for their first playoff win in more than a decade; the drought is the longest in team history. In order to end their playoff drought, the Cowboys will have to pull off a franchise first by beating the New York Giants for the third time this season. Dallas has never completed a three-game season sweep of a team, and lost to Arizona in a 1998 Wild-Card game at Texas Stadium when trying to do so in its last attempt. EDGE: GIANTS
                  The Giants only road loss on the season came on opening day, which was against this Cowboys team. Since then, New York has reeled off eight straight road victories, including a 24-14 win at Tampa Bay in the Wild-Card round. The G-Men are averaging 26 ppg on the road this season and Michael Strahan said “We perform better on the road, which is what we need here in the playoffs.” EDGE: GIANTS
                  Dallas doesn’t have much momentum coming into this game, as it went 2-2 in December and failed to score a touchdown in either loss. Cowboys QB Tony Romo has been nursing a thumb injury along with the tabloids, and WR Terrell Owens has missed practice time this week due to an ankle injury. After a thirteen-win season Coach Wade Phillips said “We are now in the big game, and we’ll be just fine.” EDGE: COWBOYS
                  Giants QB Eli Manning threw for 312 yards with four touchdowns on opening day against the Cowboys, but followed that performance with just one touchdown and two interceptions at Giants stadium. Cowboys QB Tony Romo threw for 8 touchdowns in those two games, with the team scoring a combined 76 points. EDGE: COWBOYS
                  Cowboys are 10-4-1 ATS in their last 15 games on grass.
                  Giants are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games vs. NFC opponents.
                  The UNDER is 7-1 in New York's last 8 road games.
                  The OVER is 14-6-2 in Dallas' last 22 games on grass.
                  The OVER is 7-3-3 in Dallas' last 13 games vs. NFC East.

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                  • #10
                    National Football League – Recent Trends

                    NFL


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                    NFL Recent Trends
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                    Sunday, January 13

                    San Diego (12-5) at Indianapolis (13-3)

                    San Diego:
                    SD are 10-1 ATS in their last 11 vs. AFC.
                    Over is 10-2-2 in SD last 14 road games.
                    Under is 6-2-2 in SD last 10 vs. AFC.

                    Indianapolis:
                    IND are 10-4 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
                    IND are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games on turf.
                    IND are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 home games.

                    Head to Head:
                    SD are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 meetings.

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                    N.Y. Giants (11-6) at Dallas (13-3)

                    N.Y. Giants:
                    Under is 7-1 in NYG last 8 road games.
                    NYG are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 vs. NFC.

                    Dallas:
                    DAL are 10-4-1 ATS in their last 15 games on grass.
                    Over is 14-6-2 in DAL last 22 games on grass.
                    Over is 7-3-3 in DAL last 13 vs. NFC East.

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                    • #11
                      National Football League – In Depth Trends

                      NFL


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                      NFL In Depth Trends
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                      Red - Hot trends are trends 80% or higher.
                      Blue - Cold trends are trends 20% or lower.


                      Sunday, January 13

                      Trends - San Diego at Indianapolis

                      ATS Trends

                      San Diego
                      Chargers are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games following a S.U. win.
                      Chargers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game.
                      Chargers are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS win.
                      Chargers are 10-1 ATS in their last 11 vs. AFC.
                      Chargers are 8-1-1 ATS in their last 10 games as an underdog of 3.5-10.0.
                      Chargers are 6-1-1 ATS in their last 8 games as a road underdog of 3.5-10.0.
                      Chargers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
                      Chargers are 13-3-1 ATS in their last 17 games as an underdog.
                      Chargers are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 games after allowing less than 150 yards passing in their previous game.

                      Chargers are 10-3-2 ATS in their last 15 games as a road underdog.
                      Chargers are 16-5 ATS in their last 21 games after allowing less than 250 total yards in their previous game.
                      Chargers are 42-20-2 ATS in their last 64 games overall.

                      Indianapolis
                      Colts are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 playoff games.
                      Colts are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games as a home favorite of 3.5-10.0.
                      Colts are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 playoff games as a favorite.
                      Colts are 8-2-1 ATS in their last 11 games after scoring less than 15 points in their previous game.
                      Colts are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 playoff home games.
                      Colts are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 playoff games as a favorite of 3.5-10.0.
                      Colts are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss.

                      Colts are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games as a home favorite.
                      Colts are 10-4 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
                      Colts are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games on turf.
                      Colts are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 home games.
                      Colts are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
                      Colts are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 vs. AFC.
                      Colts are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.


                      O/U Trends

                      San Diego
                      Under is 5-0 in Chargers last 5 games in January.
                      Over is 4-0 in Chargers last 4 games after allowing less than 150 yards passing in their previous game.
                      Over is 10-2-2 in Chargers last 14 road games.
                      Over is 4-1-1 in Chargers last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.

                      Under is 6-2-2 in Chargers last 10 vs. AFC.
                      Over is 13-5 in Chargers last 18 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
                      Over is 5-2 in Chargers last 7 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
                      Under is 5-2-2 in Chargers last 9 vs. a team with a winning record.
                      Under is 9-4-2 in Chargers last 15 games following a ATS win.

                      Indianapolis
                      Over is 4-0 in Colts last 4 games as a home favorite of 3.5-10.0.
                      Under is 5-0 in Colts last 5 games after accumulating less than 150 yards passing in their previous game.
                      Under is 5-1 in Colts last 6 Divisional Playoff games.
                      Under is 5-1 in Colts last 6 games in January.
                      Over is 5-1 in Colts last 6 games following a ATS loss.
                      Under is 5-1 in Colts last 6 playoff games.
                      Under is 4-1 in Colts last 5 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
                      Over is 4-1 in Colts last 5 games as a home favorite.
                      Under is 4-1 in Colts last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
                      Under is 4-1 in Colts last 5 games following a S.U. loss.
                      Over is 4-1 in Colts last 5 games as a favorite.

                      Under is 5-2 in Colts last 7 games after accumulating less than 250 total yards in their previous game.
                      Under is 7-3 in Colts last 10 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
                      Under is 7-3 in Colts last 10 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.


                      Head to Head
                      Chargers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings in Indianapolis.
                      Chargers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 meetings.
                      Underdog is 4-0 ATS in their last 4 meetings.

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                      Trends - N.Y. Giants at Dallas

                      ATS Trends

                      N.Y. Giants
                      Giants are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
                      Giants are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 road games.
                      Giants are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
                      Giants are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as an underdog.
                      Giants are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
                      Giants are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 playoff games as an underdog.
                      Giants are 4-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
                      Giants are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games on grass.
                      Giants are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a road underdog.
                      Giants are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games in January.

                      Giants are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games following a ATS win.
                      Giants are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 vs. NFC.
                      Giants are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 playoff games.
                      Giants are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game.

                      Dallas
                      Cowboys are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games following a S.U. loss.
                      Cowboys are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a favorite of 3.5-10.0.

                      Cowboys are 10-4-1 ATS in their last 15 games on grass.
                      Cowboys are 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 games after accumulating less than 150 yards passing in their previous game.
                      Cowboys are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games as a home favorite.
                      Cowboys are 3-7-1 ATS in their last 11 vs. NFC East.
                      Cowboys are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 playoff games.
                      Cowboys are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
                      Cowboys are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games in January.
                      Cowboys are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a SU loss of more than 14 points.
                      Cowboys are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games overall.
                      Cowboys are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 vs. NFC.



                      O/U Trends

                      N.Y. Giants
                      Under is 4-0 in Giants last 4 vs. NFC.
                      Under is 7-1 in Giants last 8 road games.
                      Over is 6-1 in Giants last 7 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game.
                      Under is 5-1 in Giants last 6 games as a road underdog.
                      Under is 4-1 in Giants last 5 vs. NFC East.
                      Under is 4-1 in Giants last 5 games on grass.
                      Under is 4-1 in Giants last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.

                      Under is 5-2 in Giants last 7 playoff games.
                      Under is 43-19-2 in Giants last 64 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.

                      Dallas
                      Under is 5-0 in Cowboys last 5 games following a ATS loss.
                      Over is 5-0 in Cowboys last 5 games after accumulating less than 150 yards passing in their previous game.
                      Over is 5-1 in Cowboys last 6 games after scoring less than 15 points in their previous game.
                      Under is 4-1 in Cowboys last 5 games following a SU loss of more than 14 points.
                      Over is 4-1 in Cowboys last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.

                      Under is 15-4-1 in Cowboys last 20 games as a home favorite of 3.5-10.0.
                      Over is 9-3-1 in Cowboys last 13 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
                      Over is 12-4 in Cowboys last 16 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
                      Over is 7-3-3 in Cowboys last 13 vs. NFC East.
                      Over is 14-6-2 in Cowboys last 22 games on grass.
                      Under is 13-6 in Cowboys last 19 games after accumulating less than 250 total yards in their previous game.
                      Under is 17-8-1 in Cowboys last 26 games as a favorite of 3.5-10.0.


                      Head to Head
                      Favorite is 4-1-2 ATS in their last 7 meetings.

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                      • #12
                        National Football League – Bettors Need to Know

                        NFL
                        What bettors need to know…….


                        Sunday, January 13

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                        What bettors need to know: Chargers at Colts
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                        San Diego Chargers at Indianapolis Colts (-8.5, 46.5)

                        Sunday Jan. 13, 1 p.m. ET

                        It's a Marvin miracle

                        Colts receiver Marvin Harrison went down in Week 3 with what the club initially called a "deep knee bruise" but he hasn't played since. Now that's a heck of a knee bruise. The heralded wideout is practicing again this week and may finally start on Sunday.

                        Harrison was supposed to start Week 16's game against the Titans after practicing leading up to the game but was held out by head coach Tony Dungy.

                        "He's a guy that if he didn't play this week, I wouldn't be worried about him,'' Dungy told reporters before that game "If he's feeling good and healthy two weeks from now, I'd think he'd have a great game."

                        Let's go streaking

                        San Diego dropped three of its first four games straight up and against the number to start the year. It took a while for the Chargers to wake up, but now they've covered in seven straight games, five of which they were favored by at least nine points, to sit at 12-5 against the number this season.

                        LaDainian Tomlinson was instrumental in the late-season surge, scoring seven rushing touchdowns and rumbling for more than 700 yards in the seven games.

                        Don't doubt the 'D'

                        The Colts proved that they can play some defense when it counts in last year's playoff run and didn't miss a beat this season. They allow a league-low 16.4 points a game and own the league's third-best total defense, thanks in no small part to super safety Bob Sanders, who was named the Associate Press Defensive Player of the Year.

                        He's the main cog in what has turned out to be a young, but bone-rattling secondary. Cornerbacks Marlin Jackson and Kelvin Hayden are a physical upgrade to last year's starting corners and Antoine Bethea is perfect fit beside Sanders.

                        "Nobody really knew anyone here besides Bob (Sanders), and I think we've all done that - made a conscious effort to be more physical," Jackson told reporters.

                        "We are aggressive guys," Jackson added. "There's a confidence there because I know we're all going to fly around the football and hit guys."

                        Peyton who?

                        Hey, don't forget about Peyton Manning. Tom Brady stole the spotlight by breaking his touchdown record, but Manning still had a great year even though he was often without some of the team's top offensive weapons.

                        Manning still threw for over 4,000 yards to go along with 31 touchdowns and 13 interceptions, while helping Indy score 28.1 points a game, ranking just two spots behind the Pats.

                        Gates a no-go?

                        Chargers tight end and leading receiver Antonio Gates looks doubtful after spraining and dislocating his left toe in last week's comeback win over Tennessee.

                        "I took a hit," Gates told reporters. "At first, it didn't seem like a big deal. As I got up, it was weird. I tried to put pressure on it. We're searching for answers right now."

                        A report in Tuesday's San Diego Union-Tribune says the injury will "almost certainly" keep Gates on the bench.

                        Turn back the calendar

                        San Diego has taken the last two meetings between these two teams, dropping the Colts 23-21 as 3.5-point underdogs earlier this year. Peyton Manning was terrible in that rain-soaked contest, tossing a career-worst six interceptions.

                        Before that, the Chargers downed Indy 26-17 as seven-point underdogs back in December 2005.

                        "I think we're both really different teams," head coach Norv Turner told the San Diego Union-Tribune. "I think we're a different team than when we played them, however long ago it was, eight weeks ago. I just think it's a new game, and it's a new matchup. Our guys I think will go into the game with confidence, but there's a great respect, too. We know what the challenge is."


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                        What bettors need to know: Giants at Cowboys
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                        New York Giants at Dallas Cowboys (-7.5, 47)
                        Sunday Jan. 13, 4:30 p.m. ET

                        Owens update

                        Terrell Owens will be a game-time decision three weeks after hitting the shelf with a high ankle sprain, though he is back on the practice field.

                        "It was a limpthrough for him," Dallas head coach Wade Phillips told reporters after Monday's workout, "and a walkthrough for others. He jogged some, but that was with the rehab people. He's favoring it."

                        However, a number of Cowboys, including Jason Witten, seemed confident that Owens would be in the lineup, so it could be a case of Phillips trying to keep his cards close to the vest.

                        Dallas downturn

                        The Cowboys head into Sunday's game on a four-game against the spread losing streak, including a pair of outright losses. Dallas' offense is catching most of the blame.

                        With Owens on the sidelines and Tony Romo's romantic life all over the headlines, the Cowboys have scored just 32 points in the last three games. By comparison, Dallas cracked the 30-point barrier in eight different games this season and is averaging more than 28 points a game on the year.

                        All Eli, all the time

                        It's tough being a Big Apple quarterback. Eli Manning had his struggles this season, throwing 23 interceptions, but it's hard to get a fair shake from the New York media.

                        Manning still makes mistakes that a young quarterback is going to make, like his late interception against the Patriots in Week 16. He showed poise in taking care of the ball in last weekend's win over Washington

                        "I thought he did an excellent job, one of the best I've seen with regard to his utilization of his eyes and his pump-faking and his ability to recognize what he was trying to do, pulling defenders out of position so he could then go to other voids in the zone coverage," Giants coach Tom Coughlin told the New York Post. "He had great confidence that his protection was going to allow him to and that followed through. A very, very impressive game."

                        Manning has completed better than 71 percent of his passes against two of the best defenses in the league over the last two weeks. If the Giants stick to their running game, he can be effective.

                        Open the Barber shop

                        Without much to play for down the stretch the Dallas Cowboys limited running back Marion Barber to just 42 carries for 179 yards over Dallas' last four games, so he'll be ready to go this weekend.

                        The third-year back rushed for 973 yards on 4.8 yards per carry with 12 touchdowns and added 203 receiving yards with two touchdown catches despite the slow finish. Expect to see a lot of Barber on Sunday, especially if Owens is out.

                        Road trippin'

                        Whether it's the nasty New York fans or the swirling winds of Giants Stadium that gets Coughlin's club down, it has been a much better home team this year. Last weekend's win at Tampa Bay pushed New York to 7-2 against the spread on the road.

                        Familiar foes

                        Dallas has won and covered both of its meetings with the Giants this year, recording a 45-35 win as a 6.5-point favorite in Week 1 and a 31-20 win as a two-point favorite in Week 10.

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                        • #13
                          NFL – Reports

                          NFL
                          REPORTS




                          For Sunday’s games (January 13)

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                          Reports: Chargers' Gates questionable for Sunday
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                          (01-07-08) San Diego Chargers Pro Bowl tight end Antonio Gates is questionable for this week's game against the Indianapolis Colts after spraining a left toe Sunday's 17-6 wild-card victory over Tennessee.

                          Gates was taken off the field on a cart in the second quarter of the game after catching a low pass from quarterback Philip Rivers and then taking a hard hit as he tried to get up after the reception.

                          Gates called the injury a "dislocation" after the game.

                          "I took a hit," Gates told reporters. "At first, it didn't seem like a big deal. As I got up, it was weird. I tried to put pressure on it. We're searching for answers right now."

                          If Gates can't play, the Chargers will be without their leading receiver after the tight end piled up 984 yards and nine touchdowns this season.

                          Oddsmakers have the Chargers listed as nine-point underdogs for Sunday's game.


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                          Reports: Terrell Owens back at practice, appears on track for playoff game
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                          (1-10-08) IRVING, Texas --Terrell Owens ran routes and caught passes in his return to practice Thursday, showing only a slight limp at times. The All-Pro receiver seems on track to play in the Dallas Cowboys' playoff game against the New York Giants.

                          Owens, recovering from a sprained left ankle, didn't go against any defenders during the short period of practice open to the media. But he took part in some team drills after that.

                          While he was taking full strides running routes and making some cuts without any apparent problems, Owens had a slight limp at times when he jogged or walked.

                          ''I thought that he moved well, and ran at the level that we were practicing, and those weren't half-speed,'' owner Jerry Jones said. ''He's in very good spirits, very competitive spirits, very focused on our success here Sunday.''

                          T.O. stopped and spoke with receivers coach Ray Sherman after completing one route. Owens then took off his helmet and could be seen smiling while talking to backup quarterback Brad Johnson.

                          Seen in the perimeter around the locker room during lunch before practice, Owens appeared to be walking fine, though he said little.

                          ''You're not getting anything out of me,'' Owens said.

                          Owens hurt his ankle Dec. 22 in the game at Carolina, and sat out the regular-season finale at Washington. He took part in the team's light walkthrough Monday, but didn't practice Wednesday while doing rehabilitation.

                          ''Obviously, he was better today because he practice some. It was limited,'' coach Wade Phillips.

                          Phillips insisted that the receiver is still a game-time decision.

                          ''You think he's going to play, you don't think he's going to play, that's where I am. We'll see,'' Phillips said. ''No, I don't think it would be a surprise (if Owens plays), but it would be a nice present.''

                          Jones said it is a ''very legitimate game-time decision'' and that one consideration would be if playing could threaten Owens' availability for future playoff games if the Cowboys beat New York.

                          But Jones then made it clear that, ''Sunday is the major point of emphasis, and any decision will be made risking most anything to have success Sunday.''

                          Plus, Jones knows it would be hard to keep Owens out if the receiver wants to play.

                          ''I haven't said 'no' to Terrell Owens since I gave him the check,'' Jones said. ''There's no question that he's going to say that he wants to play. ... Terrell knows his situation better than any trainer, or any doctor or certainly than Wade or anybody else. He knows his situation very well, and you're going to have to count on him to use a little bit of judgment.''

                          Fellow receiver Sam Hurd said Owens has spent ''like 19 hours out of his day'' trying to get back on the field and expects T.O. will play.

                          ''He tells me all the time, opportunities like this don't come around every season, so he wants to take advantage of them,'' Hurd said. ''He believes in this team so much that he wants to get out there and help this team get to the Super Bowl.''

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                          • #14
                            National Football League - Gameday

                            NFL
                            Gameday



                            Sunday, January 13

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                            NFL Playoff Gameday
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                            Sunday NFL Gameday

                            The Indianapolis Colts will start their title defense against the San Diego Chargers on Sunday, and the Dallas Cowboys will host the New York Giants. Here's your Gameday:

                            San Diego Chargers at Indianapolis Colts (-9) (Total 46)
                            RCA Dome, 1:00pm ET (CBS)


                            The Chargers were big favorites against the Titans last week, but it took a second-half comeback for them to advance to the second round of the playoffs by a final score of 17-6. Philip Rivers went 19-of-30 for 292 yards passing against Tennessee, with one touchdown strike and one interception. LaDainian Tomlinson was held to only 42 yards rushing on 21 carries, but he did manage to punch in a score for the team in the fourth.

                            Tomlinson picked up 76 rushing yards on 21 carries in the Chargers' 23-21 home win over the Colts back on November 11, adding a second-quarter touchdown on the day. Rivers was good on 13-of-24 pass attempts for 104 yards in that contest, failing to throw a touchdown pass and getting picked off twice. Antonio Gates had three catches for 26 yards in the win, but he's listed as doubtful to play this weekend because of a toe injury.

                            Peyton Manning was picked off an incredible six times in that regular-season loss, making it one of the most forgettable outings of his career. Manning went 34-of-56 for 328 yards passing in that loss, with two TD passes. Joseph Addai rushed for 56 yards on 22 carries, and Reggie Wayne had 10 catches for 140 yards and a touchdown. Marvin Harrison sat out that game, but he's been taken off the injury report for this week

                            Here are the official injury reports for both the Chargers and Colts for Sunday . . .

                            San Diego Injuries
                            Antonio Gates TE Doubtful Divisional Playoffs (toe)
                            Lorenzo Neal RB Questionable Divisional Playoffs (fibula)
                            Antonio Cromartie CB Probable Divisional Playoffs (illness)
                            Nate Kaeding K Probable Divisional Playoffs (left fibula)

                            Indianapolis Injuries
                            Ben Utecht TE Questionable Divisional Playoffs (shoulder)
                            T.J. Rushing CB Probable Divisional Playoffs (illness)


                            New York Giants at Dallas Cowboys (-7.5) (Total 46.5)
                            Texas Stadium, 4:30pm ET (FOX)


                            The Giants rumbled past the Buccaneers 24-14 on the road on Wild Card Weekend to set up this date with their division rival. Eli Manning went 20-of-27 for 185 yards passing against Tampa Bay, with two touchdown strikes and no interceptions. Brandon Jacobs had just 34 yards rushing on 13 carries, but ran for a score and also caught a TD pass. Amani Toomer had seven catches for 74 yards and a touchdown against Tampa Bay.

                            Dallas got past New York 45-35 at home in the first week of the regular season, with Tony Romo throwing for 345 yards and four touchdowns (with one interception). Terrell Owens had two of those TD catches, and Jason Witten had six catches for 116 yards and a score. Manning went 28-of-41 for 312 yards, with four TDs and one INT. Plaxico Burress had the big stats for the Giants, with eight catches for 144 yards and three TDs.

                            The Cowboys won the rematch in New York as well, picking up a 31-20 victory in Week 10. Romo was good on 20-of-28 pass attempts for 247 yards in that contest, with four more touchdowns and one interception. Owens had a big day as well, with six catches for 125 yards and two scores. Manning went 23-of-34 for 236 yards for New York, with one score and two INTs. Jacobs picked up 95 rushing yards on 23 carries in that defeat.

                            Here are the official injury reports for both the Giants and Cowboys for Sunday . . .

                            New York Injuries
                            Kevin Dockery CB Out Divisional Playoffs (hip)
                            Sam Madison CB Doubtful Divisional Playoffs (stomach)
                            Plaxico Burress WR Questionable Divisional Playoffs (ankle)
                            Kevin Boss TE Probable Divisional Playoffs (illness)
                            Kareem McKenzie T Probable Divisional Playoffs (ankle)
                            Shaun O'Hara C Probable Divisional Playoffs (knee)

                            Dallas Injuries
                            Terrell Owens WR Questionable Divisional Playoffs (ankle)
                            Terry Glenn WR Probable Divisional Playoffs (knee)
                            Andre Gurode C Probable Divisional Playoffs (knee)

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                            • #15
                              National Football League – Wire Alerts

                              NFL


                              Sunday, January 13

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                              NFL – Wire Alerts
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                              01/12/08
                              12:33 PM Lineups
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                              Colts TE Ben Utecht (shoulder) expects to play on Sunday.

                              01/12/08
                              12:32 PM Info Alert
                              NFL
                              Colts WR Marvin Harrison could be on a play count in Sunday's divisional playoff game.

                              01/11/08
                              06:11 PM Injuries
                              NFL
                              Chargers WR Antonio Gates (toe) is listed as doubtful for the matchup against the Colts.

                              01/11/08
                              03:35 PM Injuries
                              NFL
                              Giants WR Plaxico Burress (ankle) and C Shaun O'Hara (knee) took part in some drills today.

                              01/11/08
                              03:33 PM Injuries
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                              Cowboys WR Terrell Owens (ankle) was limited in today's practice, but said "See ya Sunday."

                              01/11/08
                              12:18 PM Lineups
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                              Giants CB Sam Madison (strained abdomen) is unlikely to play against the Cowboys this weekend

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