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  • #16
    Here is my weekend Selections....+ Playoff GOY

    NFLSaturday, January 8Game Score Status Pick Amount

    New Orleans - 4:30 PM ET New Orleans -10 500
    Seattle - Under 45 500

    N.Y. Jets - 8:05 PM ET Indianapolis -2 500
    Indianapolis - Under 44.5 500


    Sunday, January 9Game Score Status Pick Amount

    Baltimore - 1:00 PM ET Baltimore -3 500 ( Playoff GOY )
    Kansas City - Over 40.5 500

    Green Bay - 4:30 PM ET Green Bay +2.5 500
    Philadelphia - Under 46 500


    Good Luck Gang !
    Remember the 3 G's Gambling, Golf, Girls not in any particular order.....

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    • #17
      Good Luck especially on Balt
      2012 - 2013 NCAAF

      21 - 20 - 0

      2012 - 2013 NFL

      14 - 10 - 1

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      • #18
        good luck, Bum! i like Indy and Balty!

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        • #19
          Eagles try to go 8-1 in last nine playoff openers


          NFC Wild Card Playoffs
          GREEN BAY PACKERS (10-6)
          at PHILADELPHIA EAGLES (10-6)


          Kickoff: Sunday, 4:30 p.m. EDT
          Line: Philadelphia -2.5, Total: 46

          The Eagles look to add to Green Bay’s road woes when the two exciting offenses meet in the NFC Wild Card playoffs Sunday in Philadelphia. The Packers were only 3-5 on the road this season, but the Eagles only went 4-4 at home. Philadelphia ranks second in the NFL in total yards (389 YPG) and are third in points (27.4 PPG), while Green Bay ranks second in the league in scoring defense (15.0 PPG) and fifth in passing defense (194 YPG).

          Aaron Rodgers has dealt with a number of injuries to key offensive players this year, but he has still led the Packers to the fifth-best passing offense (258 YPG) and has thrown for 28 TD to just 11 INT. Rodgers has not won a playoff game, but he threw for 423 yards and four touchdowns in last year’s crazy 51-45 wild-card loss in Arizona. Although he led Green Bay to a 27-20 victory in Week 1 of this year, Rodgers had a below-average game with just 188 passing yards, 2 TD and 2 INT. His favorite target all season has been Greg Jennings who has 76 catches for 1,265 yards and 12 touchdowns. Jennings gained 1,082 yards in his final 11 games, which led the league. Green Bay has found little success gaining yards on the ground. The Packers have averaged 97 rushing YPG (25th in NFL) with 10 games of below 100 yards.

          The Eagles quarterback, Michael Vick, has also had an incredible season with 3,018 passing yards, 21 TD and just six interceptions in his 12 games this year. He will be making his first playoff start since 2004 when he was with Atlanta. Vick has also run for 676 yards (6.8 YPC) and nine touchdowns to help Philly average 145 rushing YPG (fifth in NFL). LeSean McCoy leads the team with 1,080 rushing yards (5.2 YPC) and has also added another 592 yards as a receiver, scoring nine total touchdowns. Philadelphia also has a pair of talented young wideouts with DeSean Jackson (1,056 rec. yds, 8 total TD) and Jeremy Maclin (964 rec. yds, 10 TD) capable of challenging Green Bay’s strong defense.

          The Eagles are 7-1 in playoff openers under Andy Reid while the Packers have lost four straight road playoff games. These two highly-rated FoxSheets trends expect Philadelphia to win (and cover) again on Sunday afternoon.

          Play Against - All teams where the line is +3 to -3 (GREEN BAY) - after allowing 6 points or less last game against opponent after a loss by 3 or less points. (26-4 since 1983.) (86.7%, +21.6 units. Rating = 4*).

          Play On - All teams where the line is +3 to -3 (PHILADELPHIA) - revenging a loss against opponent, in a game involving two good teams (60% to 75%). (34-10 over the last 10 seasons.) (77.3%, +23 units. Rating = 3*).

          This highly-rated FoxSheets trend likes the Over to occur on Sunday:

          Play Over - Road teams against the total (GREEN BAY) - after allowing 3 points or less in the first half last game against opponent after scoring 14 points or less last game. (107-55 over the last 10 seasons.) (66%, +46.5 units. Rating = 3*).
          Remember the 3 G's Gambling, Golf, Girls not in any particular order.....

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          • #20
            Ravens favored on the road at Kansas City


            AFC Wild Card Playoffs
            BALTIMORE RAVENS (12-4)
            at KANSAS CITY CHIEFS (10-6)


            Kickoff: Sunday, 1:00 p.m. EDT
            Line: Baltimore -3, Total: 40.5

            The Ravens look to extend their current four-game win streak as they travel to Kansas City for a playoff matchup Sunday afternoon. The Chiefs are also playing well, winning five of their final seven games, and have a chip on their shoulder being tabbed as home underdogs.

            Baltimore has done a lot of things well in putting together four straight wins. It is outrushing opponents by an average of 133 to 83, carrying a +9 turnover margin and allowing just 17.3 PPG, including 8.5 PPG in the past two wins. RB Ray Rice has 1,776 total yards this season, which ranks third in the NFL. He has also rushed for 107 YPG in the past three contests. Although Baltimore ranks 20th in the NFL in passing (208 YPG), QB Joe Flacco has had a strong season with 25 TD and just 10 INT, including five picks in his first two games of the season. Flacco will become just the third QB since the 1970 NFL merger to start in three straight playoff seasons to start his career. Both Anquan Boldin and Derrick Mason have been reliable targets for Flacco, producing identical numbers in yards per catch (13.1) and receiving TD (seven).

            But the strength of the Ravens remains in the defense, which ranks third in the league in points allowed (16.9 PPG) and fifth in rushing defense (94 YPG). But they do have some injury concerns. Safety Ed Reed leads the NFL with eight interceptions, but has been bothered by a ribs injury. Reed is expected to play, but DT Haloti Ngota (thigh), LB Terrell Suggs (knee) and DBs Josh Wilson (shoulder) and SS Tom Zbikowski (back) are all questionable for the playoff opener. Baltimore has not lost a game by more than five points this season. The Ravens have played 12 games where the final score’s margin was seven points or less, going 8-4 in those games.

            Kansas City is led by RB Jamaal Charles who finished second in the NFL to Houston’s Arian Foster in rushing yards this season with 1,467 on an amazing 6.4 yards per carry. He was also second behind Foster in yards from scrimmage (1,935). During the past six games, Charles has rushed for 619 yards (on 6.8 YPC) and scored five total touchdowns. He is a big reason why Kansas City leads the NFL in rushing (164 YPG) and is third-worst in passing (186 YPG). Matt Cassel has thrown 15 of his 27 TD passes to Dwayne Bowe and has only tossed seven total picks. But Cassel had a rough Week 17 game against Oakland, completing just 11-of-33 passes for 115 yards, 0 TD and 2 INT (19.1 QB rating). The inconsistent Bowe has been battling an illness, but is scheduled to start against Baltimore. Bowe has five 100-yard receiving games this year, and also has seven games of fewer than 70 receiving yards, including four of his past five games. Defensively, Kansas City has been mediocre, ranking 11th in scoring (20.4 PPG), 14th against the run (110 YPG) and 17th against the pass.

            Baltimore has won the past two meetings handily, 38-24 in 2009 and 20-10 in 2006, but Kansas City won the previous three meetings from 1999 to 2004. Baltimore has the edge in terms of playoff experience, having made the postseason in each of the past two seasons. The Ravens also know how to win on the road with a 3-2 playoff record in their past five away games. These two FoxSheets trends expect Baltimore to win and cover on Sunday.

            John Harbaugh is 20-10 ATS (66.7%, +9.0 Units) in all games where the total is between 35.5 and 42 points as the coach of BALTIMORE. The average score was BALTIMORE 24.9, OPPONENT 14.5 - (Rating = 1*).

            KANSAS CITY is 13-29 ATS (31.0%, -18.9 Units) in home games after scoring 14 points or less last game since 1992. The average score was KANSAS CITY 20.0, OPPONENT 21.4 - (Rating = 1*).

            This highly-rated FoxSheets trend advises bettors to play the Over:

            Play Over - Road teams against the total (BALTIMORE) - after allowing 3 points or less in the first half last game against opponent after scoring 3 points or less in the first half last game. (88-43 over the last 10 seasons.) (67.2%, +40.7 units. Rating = 3*).
            Remember the 3 G's Gambling, Golf, Girls not in any particular order.....

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            • #21
              Sunday Wild Card Games
              January 7, 2011


              Wild Card weekend concludes on Sunday with a pair of games that aren't the easiest to handicap by any stretch. The late game showcases the 10-6 Packers heading on the road for the second straight season in this round against the NFC East champion Eagles. We'll start in western Missouri as the surprising Chiefs host their first playoff game since 2003 when they welcome in the veteran Ravens.

              Ravens at Chiefs - 1:00 PM EST

              For the third straight season, Baltimore will be on the road for the Wild Card round of the playoffs as the Ravens play at Arrowhead Stadium for the first time since 2006. The upstart Chiefs wrapped up their first AFC West title in eight seasons with a 10-6 mark, while finishing tied for second in the league with seven home victories.

              The Ravens fell short of winning the AFC North despite finishing tied with the Steelers at 12-4, but Pittsburgh won the tiebreaker due to a 5-1 record within the division (Baltimore went 4-2). John Harbaugh's club ended the season with four consecutive wins, including a pair of road covers at Houston (Week 14) and Cleveland (Week 16). Joe Flacco threw a career-high 25 touchdowns and 3,622 yards, while compiling a quarterback rating of 93.6. Since Flacco's arrival in 2008, Baltimore is 17-10-2 ATS on the highway, including a 5-2-1 ATS mark this season.

              The Chiefs equaled their win total this season with the 10 combined victories from 2007-09, while ending a run of four straight division titles by the Chargers. The major part of Kansas City's turnaround was its league-leading 164.2 yards/game on the ground and Matt Cassel's 27/7 touchdown to interception ratio. The 7-1 mark at Arrowhead didn't hurt, but the Chiefs didn't face on playoff team at home this season.

              Kansas City beat one team above .500 all season (San Diego in Week 1), while knocking off the likes of Buffalo, Tennessee, Arizona, San Francisco, and Denver at home. The Chiefs were a solid 'under' team at home this season, compiling a 5-3 mark to the 'under.' In six of eight games at Arrowhead, the Chiefs' defense allowed 14 points or less, while giving up 31 points in the season finale to the Raiders.

              The last time these two teams met was in Todd Haley's debut in Week 1 of 2009, as the Ravens rolled the Chiefs, 38-24 as 13-point favorites. Kansas City played that game without Cassel, as Brodie Croyle helped rally the Chiefs to a 24-24 tie with five minutes remaining. The Ravens scored two late touchdowns, including Willis McGahee's one-yard score to give Baltimore the cover.

              The Ravens captured road victories in the first round of each of the last two postseasons at New England (2009) and Miami (2008). Baltimore drilled New England in Foxboro last January, 33-14 as 3 ½-point underdogs, thanks to a 24-point first quarter. The running game dominated the Patriots' defense with 234 yards, even though Flacco threw for just 34 yards on four completions.

              Baltimore is listed as three-point favorites across the board, but that number may move to 3 ½ by game-time on Sunday. The total is set at 40 ½, while there are several 41's hovering around. The game kicks off at 1:00 PM EST and will be televised nationally on CBS.

              Packers at Eagles - 4:30 PM EST

              Both these teams are coming off a dramatically different last 14 days as the opening playoff weekend wraps up at Lincoln Financial Field. The Packers picked up consecutive home victories over the Giants and Bears to clinch the last playoff spot in the NFC, while the Eagles were tripped up at home by two underachieving teams in the Vikings and Cowboys.

              Michael Vick sat out last Sunday's 14-13 loss to Dallas, as well as running back LeSean McCoy and wide receiver DeSean Jackson. The Eagles weren't great at home with a 4-4 record, but three of those losses came when Vick didn't play the entire game wire-to-wire. In the three home games in which Vick played from start to finish, the Eagles scored 26 against the Colts, 27 against the Giants, and 34 against the Texans.

              The Packers had their ups and downs this season, even though all six of their losses came by four points or less. Green Bay wasn't great away from Lambeau Field with a 3-5 mark, while losing each of its final three road contests. In two of those games, quarterback Aaron Rodgers played in just one half, coming in the 7-3 loss in Week 14 at Detroit. The Packers fought valiantly the following week at New England with the inexperienced Matt Flynn under center, dropping a 31-27 decision as 14-point underdogs.

              These two clubs met in Week 1 at the Linc as the favored Packers knocked off the Eagles, 27-20. The biggest loss suffered in that game for Green Bay was running back Ryan Grant and his broken foot, causing the former Notre Dame star to miss the remainder of the season. The running game took a significant hit after that, ranking 24th in the league with just a shade over 100 yards a game on the ground. However, that mid-September game paved the way for the re-emergence of Vick as a viable NFL quarterback, leading the Eagles to a pair of touchdowns despite the seven-point defeat.

              Both the Eagles and Packers lost in the first round of the playoffs last January on the road with contrasting results. Green Bay fell short in a 51-45 overtime shootout at Arizona, marred by the non-facemask call on a Rodgers' fumble that resulted in the game-winning touchdown. The Eagles ended the Donovan McNabb era with a 34-14 blowout loss at Dallas, as the Cowboys used a 27-point second quarter output to bury Philadelphia.

              Philadelphia hit the 'over' in seven of 10 games that Vick played from beginning to end, but only two of those 'overs' cashed at home. Seven of Green Bay's eight road games finished 'under' the total, with the only 'over' hitting in the New England loss in which Rodgers didn't start.

              The Eagles are listed as 2 ½-point favorites, even though that number is creeping up to three in some spots. The total is set at 46 ½, as temperatures are expected to be in the high 20's with winds at around 15 MPH. The game kicks off at 4:30 PM EST and can be seen on FOX
              Remember the 3 G's Gambling, Golf, Girls not in any particular order.....

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              • #22
                Tech Trends - Wild Card
                January 8, 2011

                NEW ORLEANS at SEATTLE...Seahawks "over" 11-4-1 this season, Saints "over" 5-3 on road in 2010. New Orleans just 6-13-1 vs. number its last 20 as chalk, although it did cover in 34-19 win over Seattle at Superdome back on November 21. Saints have never won a playoff game as a visitor. Tech edge-"Over" and slight to Seahawks, based on "totals" and team trends.

                NY JETS at INDIANAPOLIS...Jets "over" 12-4 this season and "over" 16-5 last 21 since late ‘09. These two also "over" both meetings in 2009 and "over" 6-0-2 in matchups since 2000. Jets also 12-7 vs. line away under Rex Ryan since LY, and 8-5 as dog for Rex since ‘09. Colts "over" 4 of last 5 this season. Tech edge-"Over," based on "totals" trends.

                BALTIMORE at KANSAS CITY...Ravens "under" 11-4 last 15 on road since early 2009. Baltimore is also 3-2 straight up on road in playoffs the past two seasons. Kansas City has not won a playoff game since 1993, when Marty Schottenheimer was the coach and Joe Montana was the QB. Chiefs "under" 4-0-1 last 5 this season. Tech edge-"Under," based on "totals" trends.

                GREEN BAY at PHILADELPHIA...Green Bay looking to atone for playoff losses at Philly in 1960 & 2003, although Pack did win and cover vs. Birds by 27-20 count in opener at Linc. Pack 2-1 as dog this season, 15-5 getting points since 2007, and 18-5 last 23 in role. Andy Reid just 2-4 vs. number last 6 as playoff host. Tech edge-Pack, based on team trends.
                Remember the 3 G's Gambling, Golf, Girls not in any particular order.....

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                • #23
                  Total Talk - Wild Card
                  First Round Trends

                  The old adage “Offense wins Games, Defense wins Championships” is often heard in the first month of the year and it usually holds up too. While that theory may hold up over time, anything can happen and even great defensive units can help light up the scoreboard.

                  Total History (2004-2009)
                  2004 (Under 3-1) 2005 (Under 3-1)
                  St. Louis 27 Seattle 20 - UNDER 50.5 Washington 17 Tampa Bay 10 - UNDER 37
                  N.Y. Jets 20 San Diego 17 - UNDER 43 New England 28 Jacksonville - UNDER 37
                  Indianapolis 49 Denver 24 - OVER 56 Carolina 23 N.Y. Giants 0 - UNDER 43.5
                  Minnesota 31 Green Bay 17 - UNDER 49.5 Pittsburgh 31 Cincinnati 17 - OVER 46.5

                  2006 (Under 3-1) 2007 (Total 2-2)
                  Indianapolis 23 Kansas City 8 - UNDER 50.5 Seattle 35 Washington 14 - OVER 39
                  Seattle 21 Dallas 20 - UNDER 48 Jacksonville 31 Pittsburgh 29 - OVER 41
                  New England 37 N.Y. Jets 16 - OVER 38.5 N.Y. Giants 24 Tampa Bay 14 - UNDER 39.5
                  Philadelphia 23 N.Y. Giants - UNDER 45.5 San Diego 17 Tennessee 6 - UNDER 39

                  2008 (Under 3-1) 2009 (Over 4-0)
                  Arizona 30 Atlanta 24 - OVER 51.5 N.Y. Jets 24 Cincinnati 14 - OVER 34
                  San Diego 23 Indianapolis - UNDER 49 Dallas 34 Philadelphia 14 - OVER 45.5
                  Baltimore 27 Baltimore 9 - UNDER 38 Baltimore 33 New England 14 - OVER 43.5
                  Philadelphia 26 Minnesota 14 - UNDER 41 Arizona 51 Green Bay 45 - OVER 48



                  Looking at the above table, you can see that the ‘over’ went 4-0 in the Wild Card round last year, fairly easily too. However, the ‘under’ went 14-4 in the five previous seasons. Even when you include the shootouts from last year, the ‘under’ has gone 14-8 (64%) in the last six years. This year’s regular season numbers will tell you that anything can happen, but seeing a duplicate 4-0 ‘over’ sweep this January seems improbable.


                  Sunday

                  Baltimore at Kansas City: This game has the lowest total on the board (40.5), deservingly too. Although the Ravens’ defense (16.9 PPG) hasn’t been as dominating as we’ve seen before, it’s still legit. Plus, Kansas City’s unit (20.4 PPG) isn’t too bad either. This is one of those games where the total could depend on big scoring plays, perhaps from the defense and special teams. The Chiefs have been an ‘under’ team at home (5-3), plus they closed the season with a 4-1 ‘under’ run. Baltimore’s D gave up 17 points the last two weeks albeit against the Browns and Bengals. Still, the ‘under’ cashed in both games. The one X-Factor that bettors might want to look at is Kansas City head coach Todd Haley. This will be his first playoff game, but remember that he was the offensive coordinator that helped Arizona dice up opponents en route to the Super Bowl two seasons ago. That attack put up 30, 33, 32 and 27 in four playoffs games? Different faces in different places, but that Cardinal team took shots and you might see more of the same in KC on Sunday.

                  Green Bay at Philadelphia: The Packers held off the Eagles 27-20 in Week 1 on the road and closing number was 47 ½ or 48 at most books. Green Bay led 13-3 at the break before the pair exploded for 31 in the second half. The game had a shot to go ‘over’ too but Philadelphia QB Michael Vick threw an incomplete pass late in the game instead of running for a score, which resulted in three on the board instead of seven. Speaking of Vick, he came off the bench after starting QB Kevin Kolb was knocked out and ran for 103 yards while throwing for 175 yard. He’s had a brilliant season but he’s a little banged up and facing a Packers’ defense (15 PPG) that is very good. In the last eight games of the season, Green Bay gave up an average of 13 PPG and that number drops to 10.4 PPG if you take out the 31 points that New England put up in Week 15. Philadelphia saw the ‘under’ go 5-3 at home and Green Bay watched the ‘under’ go 7-1 on the road. We know both offensive units can light up the scoreboard, but gamblers looking for an ‘under’ angle can point toward Eagles head coach Andy Reid. During his tenure, he’s hosted nine playoff games and none of those contests have been shootouts. Six of those games have combined for 37 points or less and none have ever eclipsed 43. Be sure to keep an eye on the weather and the total, which is hovering between 46 and 47 points.
                  Remember the 3 G's Gambling, Golf, Girls not in any particular order.....

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                  • #24
                    Ravens, Chiefs set for NFL playoff betting clash

                    The Baltimore Ravens won 12 games this NFL betting season but they still have to start the NFL playoffs as a Wild Card team and play on the road. Baltimore will visit Kansas City on Sunday in a game that can be seen on CBS. The Ravens are just the third team since 2002 to win 12 games and not win their division.

                    Baltimore is a three-point favorite at *** Global with a total of 40½.

                    The Ravens are accustomed to playing on the road in the playoffs as they have done so five straight times. They are 3-2 in their last five road playoff games, winning last year at New England before losing at Indianapolis.

                    Baltimore is capable of beating anyone with a defense that is among the league’s best. The Ravens gave up just 17 points in their last two games combined. Instead, the concern for Baltimore has been an offense that averaged just 20.7 points over the last six games.

                    Kansas City comes into the game at 10-6 and making its first playoff appearance since 2006. The Chiefs have the top running game in the NFL led by Jamaal Charles who was second in the league with 1,467 rushing yards.

                    The Chiefs did struggle at the end of the NFL betting season though as they scored 10 points or less three times in their last five games. The Chiefs have another concern as well with leading receiver Dwayne Bowe questionable for Sunday’s game due to an illness. He led the NFL with 15 receiving TDs and his absence would be huge.

                    Last season when the Ravens and Chiefs met, it was Baltimore winning 38-24 as Ray Rice ran for 108 yards and quarterback Joe Flacco threw three touchdown passes. The Chiefs are hosting a playoff game for the first time since 2004 and have lost an NFL record-tying six-straight playoff games.

                    Here are more football betting stats for Sunday’s game:

                    •The Ravens are 4-1-1 ATS in their last six road games.
                    •Baltimore is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 playoff road games.
                    •The Chiefs are 7-2 ATS in their last nine games as an underdog.
                    •Kansas City is 0-4 ATS in its last four playoff games.
                    For totals bettors, the 'under' is 6-2 in the Ravens' last eight games as a road favorite. The 'under' is 5-2 in Baltimore's last seven playoff games. The 'under' is 4-1 in the Chiefs' last five home games and 5-2 in their last seven as an underdog.
                    Remember the 3 G's Gambling, Golf, Girls not in any particular order.....

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                    • #25
                      NFL Playoff Betting: Vick, Eagles host Packers


                      Philadelphia Eagles fans are holding their collective breath over Mike Vicks’s health as their team hosts the Green Bay Packers for wild-card weekend on Sunday afternoon.

                      Bookmaker.com has Philly as three-point home favorites (plus 105) with a total of 46 points set for the matchup. Green Bay is just plus 120 to win outright.

                      Philadelphia (10-6 straight-up, 7-9 against the spread) won the NFC East thanks mostly to the miracle 38-31 comeback win at the NY Giants in Week 15. The Eagles had a shot at the NFC’s No. 2 seed, but got shocked 24-14 at home to Minnesota in Week 16. The final week home loss to Dallas (14-13) was a meaningless game.

                      The ‘under’ went 2-0 the last two weeks after the ‘over’ was 9-1 in the previous 10.

                      Vick sustained a quad contusion against Minnesota and struggled with two lost fumbles and an interception. He was limping noticeably at the end of the game and proclaimed himself at just 75 percent healthy this past Monday even after sitting out last week.

                      The slight 30-year-old quarterback made himself into an MVP candidate by throwing for 3,018 yards and rushing for 676 in just 12 games. He missed three earlier games with a ribs injury and is always one hit away from getting knocked out.

                      Vick’s health against Green Bay is not just about his rushing skills. His ability to avoid the pass rush and move outside the pocket gives big play receivers DeSean Jackson and Jeremy Maclin time to get down the field. They combined for 34 receptions of 20 yards or more.

                      The Green Bay defense had 47 sacks this year, second in the NFL behind Pittsburgh (48). Philly allowed 50 sacks, tied for second-worst. Coach Andy Reid needs to get running back LeSean McCoy involved early to keep the Green Bay defense honest and not completely honed in on Vick.

                      The Eagles know they need to score a lot of points in this game. They’re 9-0 SU and 7-2 ATS when scoring 27 points or more. They’re 1-6 SU and 0-7 ATS when scoring less.

                      The Packers (10-6 SU, 9-7 ATS) got a wild-card after surviving 10-3 at home last week against Chicago. Green Bay was really feeling the pressure and should be a bit more relaxed playing as an underdog.

                      Quarterback Aaron Rodgers also has an injury situation. He suffered a concussion in Week 14 at Detroit and missed the following game at New England. Rodgers is healthy now and played well the last two weeks, but can’t afford to take any head shots.

                      Rodgers leads the NFL’s fifth ranked passing attack (257.8 YPG) and will target rookie corner Kurt Coleman and avoid Asante Samuel (seven picks). Green Bay doesn’t have much of a running game (ranked 24th), which puts the burden squarely on the quarterback’s shoulders.

                      Green Bay’s defense is fifth in the NFL in yards allowed (309.1 YPG). That’s mostly due to the pass defense (194.2 YPG, also fifth) which has the second-most picks (24). Vick has at least one interception in his last five games after none in the first seven.

                      The Packers allow just 15 PPG, ranked second overall. The high powered Patriots (31 points) are the only team to score at least 21 on them the last nine games.

                      Green Bay is 3-5 SU and 4-4 ATS on the road. However, Rodgers’ concussion factored in the last two losses. The ‘under’ went 7-1 in away games, with only the New England 31-27 win going ‘over’ the total.

                      These teams met opening week in Philly, with Green Bay winning 27-20. The Packers knocked out then starter Kevin Kolb (concussion), leading to Vick’s ascension. Vick threw for 175 yards and ran for 103 more, almost rallying the team back from a 27-10 deficit. The final score went just ‘under’ the 47 ½-point total. The ‘under’ is 7-1 in the last eight meetings between the teams.

                      Philly linebacker Stewart Bradley (elbow) appears doubtful, while guard Max Jean-Gilles (ankle) is questionable. Green Bay has battled back after losing several key players to IR earlier in the year. Defensive end Cullen Jenkins (calf), linebacker Frank Zombo (knee), safety Atari Bigby (groin) and fullback Korey Hall (knee) are all questionable.

                      Kickoff from Lincoln Financial Field will be 1:30 p.m. (PT) on Fox. This comes right after the AFC’s Baltimore (minus three) at Kansas City.
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                      • #26
                        Wildcard weekend goes 4 - 4.....

                        1 - 3 on saturday
                        3 - 1 on sunday....but a BIG WINNER WITH THE WILDCARD GOY.

                        Next week i see a divisional game GOY in sights.......

                        Congrats to all who was onboard.
                        Remember the 3 G's Gambling, Golf, Girls not in any particular order.....

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