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**Udog** · 12-17-2014, 06:36 PM

NFL Opening Line Report: Cowboys open as field goal faves versus Colts

They say there are two certainties in life: Death and taxes.

Well, here’s a third: Somebody is going to win the dreadful NFC South, and that someone will have a home playoff game, despite posting a sub-.500 record.

Week 16 “features” a contest that will go a long way toward determining which team will secure that berth, when the Atlanta Falcons (5-9 SU, 6-8 ATS) travel to the Big Easy to face the New Orleans Saints (5-8 SU and ATS).

The Falcons “played” their way into contention by losing five in a row earlier in the season, winning two in a row after that, then losing three of their last four. On Sunday, Atlanta fell to Pittsburgh 27-20 as a 3-point home underdog.

Meanwhile, New Orleans still has some work to do this week, with the Monday night game at Chicago. The Saints enter that contest on a 1-4 SU and ATS slide. Both the Saints and Bears could end up losing the division title to equally dreadful Carolina (5-8-1 SU, 7-7 ATS).

John Lester, senior lines manager for bookmaker.eu, said he’ll wait to see how the Saints look tonight before setting the number, but expects Drew Brees and Co. to open as touchdown favorites.

“The division berth could be on the line for New Orleans, and possibly Atlanta oddly enough, so this is a big one,” Lester said, adding the status of Falcons wideout Julio Jones – who missed Sunday’s game with a hip injury -- looms large. “The Falcons are obviously a different team without Julio Jones. The Saints are on a short week, but the home team in this series seemingly wins every time. If nothing major happens Monday night and Jones is out, the Saints will be around touchdown favorites.”

Seattle Seahawks at Arizona Cardinals (+7.5)

Defending Super Bowl champion Seattle is rounding into playoff form and still has a shot to catch surprising Arizona for the NFC West title. The Seahawks (10-4 SU, 7-6-1 ATS) stifled San Francisco 17-7 on Sunday, pushing as a 10-point home favorite while posting their fourth consecutive SU win (3-0-1 ATS) and seventh in the last eight games.

Arizona (11-3 SU, 10-4 ATS), tied for the best SU record in the league and No. 1 against the oddsmakers, is now down to third-string quarterback Ryan Lindley. But the Cards’ defense helped them fend off St. Louis 12-6 last Thursday.

“We’re going to hold off on releasing a line for this game until the Cardinals’ quarterback situation becomes clearer,” Lester said. “We assume it’s going to be Lindley, but stranger things have happened. There is a drop-off between Drew Stanton and Lindley. I think we’ll probably open Seattle between 6- and 7-point chalk.”

Indianapolis Colts at Dallas Cowboys (-3)

Indy (10-4 SU, 9-4-1 ATS) clinched the AFC South with a 17-10 victory over Houston on Sunday, pushing as 7-point home chalk in its fourth consecutive SU win. But the Colts still have more to play for, with an outside shot at the AFC’s No. 2 seed and a first-round playoff bye.

Dallas (10-4 SU, 8-6 ATS) got out to a 21-0 lead at Philadelphia in the Sunday night game, gave all of it back and more in falling behind 24-21, then got back on track to claim a 38-27 victory as a 3.5-point pup. That gave the Cowboys the inside track to the NFC East title.

“This is as tough of a game to handicap as any on the board in Week 16, in my opinion,” Lester said. “Dallas got the big win against Philly, but it can’t afford to lose even once with the way the playoff picture is shaping up. The Colts are still playing for something, but they don’t need it nearly as much. We always get a ton of action on the Cowboys.”

Denver Broncos (-3.5) at Cincinnati Bengals

Defending AFC champ Denver hasn’t looked pretty lately, but has won four in a row SU (2-2 ATS), including Sunday’s 22-10 victory laying 4 points at San Diego. The Broncos (11-3 SU, 7-7 ATS) are tied with New England for the AFC’s best mark, but hold the No. 2 playoff slot since they lost to the Patriots.

Cincinnati (9-4-1, 7-6-1) sits atop a crowded AFC North after getting a key win Sunday at Cleveland, rolling over hapless Johnny Manziel and the Browns 30-0 catching 2.5 points.

“As I mentioned last week, the Denver defense is starting to come around,” Lester said. “Peyton Manning doesn’t have to throw the ball 40 to 50 times when the defense is playing well. Both teams can move up in the standings, so there’s a lot left to play for. I expect the wiseguys will be on the home dog and the under.”

**Udog** · 12-17-2014, 06:36 PM

NFL line watch: Jump on the Bengals now

Game to bet on now

Denver at Cincinnati (+3.5)

All decent teams deserve a long look when they get points playing at home, and the half-point here is pretty enticing. The public is hammering the Broncos 3-1 in early betting, but the sharps might be planning a late play on the Bengals. And why not? Cincinnati has won four of five and is right in the thick of a crazy race in the AFC North, and the Bengals need this one badly to set up a potential winner-take-all battle with Pittsburgh in Week 17. Denver has won four in a row of its own, but fissures are starting to show in an offense that has been south of 30 points in three straight games. Take the points now on this one. PS -- The long-term weather forecast calls for light snow and temps in the low 30s, and we know how much Peyton Manning likes bad weather.

Game to wait on

New York Giants at St. Louis (-5)

The Rams are 6-8 and out and their playoff chances were burned at the stake when QB Sam Bradford ‘s ACL was torn last August, but what the St. Louis defense has done since Thanksgiving is nothing short of remarkable – 12 straight quarters without giving up a touchdown. The Giants have won a couple in a row against weak competition (Tennessee, Washington), but New York has also long since cashed in its chips on this season. New York has not beaten a decent defensive team all season, though. Figuring that New York money through the middle of the week might knock this number down a half-point or so, so if you like the Rams you might find -4.5 later on.

Total to watch

New England at New York Jets (47)

This is a playoff game for the Jets, who need at minimum a competitive game to have even a puncher’s chance of bringing fun-loving Rex Ryan back as coach, but even a win probably won’t get it done. The Jets have had success in the past clogging the middle against Brady’s receivers and bringing up-the-middle pressure, and the Patriots don’t do too much outside the numbers. Plus, NE likes its ground game now with LeGarrette Blount and Jonas Gray. Another factor in play is New England’s tendency to start slow on the road (Green Bay, San Diego), resulting in scoring in the low 20s. The Under is worth a look here.

**Udog** · 12-17-2014, 06:37 PM

NFL
Dunkel

Week 16

Tennessee at Jacksonville
The Titans head to Jacksonville on Thursday night to face a Jaguars team that is 6-1-1 ATS in the last 8 meetings between the two teams. Jacksonville is the pick (-3) according to Dunkel, which has the Jaguars favored by 10. Dunkel Pick: Jacksonville (-3). Here are all of this week's NFL picks.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18

Game 101-102: Tennessee at Jacksonville (8:25 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tennessee 116.206; Jacksonville 126.201
Dunkel Line: Jacksonville by 10; 36
Vegas Line: Jacksonville by 3; 40 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Jacksonville (-3); Under

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20

Game 103-104: San Diego at San Francisco (8:25 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego 132.310; San Francisco 130.428
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 2; 44
Vegas Line: San Francisco by 2 1/2; 41 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Diego (+2 1/2); Over

Game 105-106: Philadelphia at Washington (4:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 132.256; Washington 121.720
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 10 1/2; 47
Vegas Line: Philadelphia by 7 1/2; 51
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-7 1/2); Under

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21

Game 107-108: Minnesota at Miami (1:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 130.598; Miami 131.210
Dunkel Line: Miami by 1; 46
Vegas Line: Miami by 7; 42 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+7); Over

Game 109-110: Green Bay at Tampa Bay (1:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Green Bay 136.649; Tampa Bay 129.658
Dunkel Line: Green Bay by 7; 52
Vegas Line: Green Bay by 10 1/2; 48 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (+10 1/2); Over

Game 111-112: Detroit at Chicago (1:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 134.138; Chicago 123.588
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 10 1/2; 41
Vegas Line: Detroit by 7; 45 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-7); Under

Game 113-114: Atlanta at New Orleans (1:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 130.804; New Orleans 130.068
Dunkel Line: Atlanta by 1; 59
Vegas Line: New Orleans by 6 1/2; 56
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (+6 1/2); Over

Game 115-116: New England at NY Jets (1:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New England 147.272; NY Jets 127.889
Dunkel Line: New England by 19 1/2; 44
Vegas Line: New England by 10; 47
Dunkel Pick: New England (-10); Under

Game 117-118: Kansas City at Pittsburgh (1:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas City 135.002; Pittsburgh 135.753
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 1; 50
Vegas Line: Pittsburgh by 3 1/2; 46 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (+3 1/2); Over

Game 119-120: Cleveland at Carolina (1:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland 124.678; Carolina 130.201
Dunkel Line: Carolina by 5 1/2; 35
Vegas Line: Carolina by 3 1/2; 39 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Carolina (-3 1/2); Under

Game 121-122: Baltimore at Houston (1:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Baltimore 138.759; Houston 130.613
Dunkel Line: Baltimore by 8; 37
Vegas Line: Baltimore by 5 1/2; 41 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Baltimore (-5 1/2); Under

Game 123-124: NY Giants at St. Louis (4:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Giants 128.783; St. Louis 131.333
Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 2 1/2; 47
Vegas Line: St. Louis by 5; 43 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Giants (+5); Over

Game 125-126: Buffalo at Oakland (4:25 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Buffalo 138.721; Oakland 127.925
Dunkel Line: Buffalo by 11; 35
Vegas Line: Buffalo by 5 1/2; 39
Dunkel Pick: Buffalo (-5 1/2); Under

Game 127-128: Indianapolis at Dallas (4:25 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Indianapolis 137.821; Dallas 137.563
Dunkel Line: Even; 59
Vegas Line: Dallas by 3; 55
Dunkel Pick: Indianapolis (+3); Over

Game 129-130: Seattle at Arizona (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle 135.034; Arizona 134.219
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 1; 42
Vegas Line: Seattle by 9; 37
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (+9); Over

MONDAY, DECEMBER 22

Game 131-132: Denver at Cincinnati (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Denver 139.689; Cincinnati 130.020
Dunkel Line: Denver by 9 1/2; 45
Vegas Line: Denver by 3; 47 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Denver (-3); Under

**Udog** · 12-17-2014, 06:37 PM

NFL
Long Sheet

Week 16

Thursday, December 18

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TENNESSEE (2 - 12) at JACKSONVILLE (2 - 12) - 12/18/2014, 8:25 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TENNESSEE is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) in all games this season.
TENNESSEE is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) in all lined games this season.
TENNESSEE is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest this season.
TENNESSEE is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) versus division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) after 2 or more consecutive losses this season.
JACKSONVILLE is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
JACKSONVILLE is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
JACKSONVILLE is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
JACKSONVILLE is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
JACKSONVILLE is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in a home game where the total is between 38.5 and 42 points over the last 3 seasons.
JACKSONVILLE is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in all games where the total is between 35.5 and 42 points over the last 3 seasons.
JACKSONVILLE is 12-24 ATS (-14.4 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
JACKSONVILLE is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
JACKSONVILLE is 3-1 against the spread versus TENNESSEE over the last 3 seasons
TENNESSEE is 3-2 straight up against JACKSONVILLE 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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Saturday, December 20

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SAN DIEGO (8 - 6) at SAN FRANCISCO (7 - 7) - 12/20/2014, 8:25 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 27-45 ATS (-22.5 Units) off a loss against a division rival since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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PHILADELPHIA (9 - 5) at WASHINGTON (3 - 11) - 12/20/2014, 4:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 9-21 ATS (-14.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 9-21 ATS (-14.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 73-103 ATS (-40.3 Units) in home games since 1992.
WASHINGTON is 73-103 ATS (-40.3 Units) in home lined games since 1992.
WASHINGTON is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 55-78 ATS (-30.8 Units) in home games when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.
WASHINGTON is 73-103 ATS (-40.3 Units) in home games in games played on a grass field since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 3-2 against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 3-2 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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Sunday, December 21

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MINNESOTA (6 - 8) at MIAMI (7 - 7) - 12/21/2014, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in December games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in the last 4 weeks of the regular season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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GREEN BAY (10 - 4) at TAMPA BAY (2 - 12) - 12/21/2014, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GREEN BAY is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in games played on a grass field this season.
GREEN BAY is 57-36 ATS (+17.4 Units) in December games since 1992.
GREEN BAY is 54-33 ATS (+17.7 Units) in the last 4 weeks of the regular season since 1992.
TAMPA BAY is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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DETROIT (10 - 4) at CHICAGO (5 - 9) - 12/21/2014, 1:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 5-0 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 3-2 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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ATLANTA (5 - 9) at NEW ORLEANS (6 - 8) - 12/21/2014, 1:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 3-2 against the spread versus NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
NEW ORLEANS is 3-2 straight up against ATLANTA 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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NEW ENGLAND (11 - 3) at NY JETS (3 - 11) - 12/21/2014, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW ENGLAND is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) as a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ENGLAND is 166-125 ATS (+28.5 Units) against conference opponents since 1992.
NEW ENGLAND is 164-129 ATS (+22.1 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.
NEW ENGLAND is 46-28 ATS (+15.2 Units) in road games versus division opponents since 1992.
NEW ENGLAND is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) off a division game over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ENGLAND is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in games played on turf this season.
NEW ENGLAND is 55-35 ATS (+16.5 Units) in December games since 1992.
NEW ENGLAND is 54-32 ATS (+18.8 Units) in the last 4 weeks of the regular season since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY JETS is 4-1 against the spread versus NEW ENGLAND over the last 3 seasons
NEW ENGLAND is 4-1 straight up against NY JETS over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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KANSAS CITY (8 - 6) at PITTSBURGH (9 - 5) - 12/21/2014, 1:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 1-0 against the spread versus PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 1-0 straight up against KANSAS CITY over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CLEVELAND (7 - 7) at CAROLINA (5 - 8 - 1) - 12/21/2014, 1:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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BALTIMORE (9 - 5) at HOUSTON (7 - 7) - 12/21/2014, 1:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 1-1 against the spread versus BALTIMORE over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 1-1 straight up against BALTIMORE over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NY GIANTS (5 - 9) at ST LOUIS (6 - 8) - 12/21/2014, 4:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY GIANTS are 49-31 ATS (+14.9 Units) in road games off a division game since 1992.
NY GIANTS are 38-18 ATS (+18.2 Units) in road games after 2 or more consecutive wins since 1992.
ST LOUIS is 102-140 ATS (-52.0 Units) against conference opponents since 1992.
ST LOUIS is 13-28 ATS (-17.8 Units) against NFC East division opponents since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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BUFFALO (8 - 6) at OAKLAND (2 - 12) - 12/21/2014, 4:25 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 50-72 ATS (-29.2 Units) off a division game since 1992.
OAKLAND is 118-151 ATS (-48.1 Units) in games played on a grass field since 1992.
OAKLAND is 28-53 ATS (-30.3 Units) in December games since 1992.
OAKLAND is 27-51 ATS (-29.1 Units) in the last 4 weeks of the regular season since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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INDIANAPOLIS (10 - 4) at DALLAS (10 - 4) - 12/21/2014, 4:25 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANAPOLIS is 30-17 ATS (+11.3 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
INDIANAPOLIS is 30-17 ATS (+11.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
INDIANAPOLIS is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 34-54 ATS (-25.4 Units) in the last 4 weeks of the regular season since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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SEATTLE (10 - 4) at ARIZONA (11 - 3) - 12/21/2014, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 60-85 ATS (-33.5 Units) off a division game since 1992.
SEATTLE is 27-46 ATS (-23.6 Units) off a win against a division rival since 1992.
ARIZONA is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) against conference opponents this season.
ARIZONA is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) in games played on turf over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) as a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 34-17 ATS (+15.3 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 34-17 ATS (+15.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in all games where the total is between 35.5 and 42 points over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 26-11 ATS (+13.9 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in December games over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 3-2 against the spread versus ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
SEATTLE is 3-2 straight up against ARIZONA 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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Monday, December 22

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DENVER (11 - 3) at CINCINNATI (9 - 4 - 1) - 12/22/2014, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) off a division game over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) as a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 28-15 ATS (+11.5 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in a road game where the total is between 45.5 and 49 points over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in December games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 1-0 against the spread versus CINCINNATI over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 1-0 straight up against CINCINNATI over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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**Udog** · 12-17-2014, 06:37 PM

NFL
Short Sheet

Week 16

Thursday, Dec. 18

Tennessee at Jacksonville, 8:25 ET
Tennessee: 11-3 ATS after scoring 14 points or less in 2 straight games
Jacksonville: 0-7 ATS in a home game where the total is between 35.5 and 42 points

Saturday, Dec. 20

Philadelphia at Washington, 4:30 ET
Philadelphia: 15-5 UNDER in road games off a home loss by 10 or more points
Washington: 13-4 UNDER in home games against conference opponents

San Diego at San Francisco, 8:25 ET
San Diego: 58-37 ATS as a road underdog of 7 points or less
San Francisco: 6-1 UNDER after 1 or more consecutive losses against the spread

Sunday, Dec. 21

Minnesota at Miami, 1:00 ET
Minnesota: 8-2 UNDER as an underdog
Miami: 67-40 UNDER as a home favorite of 7 points or less

Green Bay at Tampa Bay, 1:00 ET
Green Bay: 106-69 ATS after playing their last game on the road
Tampa Bay: 3-12 ATS in home games against conference opponents

Detroit at Chicago, 1:00 ET
Detroit: 1-5 ATS after a 2 game home stand
Chicago: 15-4 ATS after 3 consecutive games with a turnover margin of -1 or worse

Atlanta at New Orleans, 1:00 ET
Atlanta: 6-1 OVER off a home loss
New Orleans: 5-1 OVER after gaining 300 or more passing yards in last game

New England at NY Jets, 1:00 ET
New England: 12-2 ATS off a division game
NY Jets: 6-11 ATS after 1 or more consecutive wins against the spread

Kansas City at Pittsburgh, 1:00 ET
Kansas City: 5-1 UNDER in a road game where the total is greater than or equal to 45.5
Pittsburgh: 10-2 UNDER after allowing 99 or less rushing yards in 2 straight games

Cleveland at Carolina, 1:00 ET
Cleveland: 4-12 ATS off an upset loss by 10 points or more as a favorite
Carolina: 17-7 ATS after 2 consecutive games with a turnover margin of +2 or better

Baltimore at Houston, 1:00 ET
Baltimore: 40-23 ATS in road games after 1 or more consecutive losses against the spread
Houston: 2-11 ATS after playing their last game on the road

NY Giants at St Louis, 4:05 ET
NY Giants: 59-38 ATS off a home win
St Louis: 1-9 ATS after scoring and allowing 14 pts or less points

Buffalo at Oakland, 4:25 ET
Buffalo: 8-2 UNDER against conference opponents
Oakland: 7-0 UNDER off a loss by 10 points or more to a division rival

Indianapolis at Dallas, 4:25 ET
Indianapolis: 11-3 ATS after allowing 14 points or less last game
Dallas: 4-13 ATS as a home favorite

Seattle at Arizona, 8:30 ET
Seattle: 14-28 ATS off a win by 10 points or more over a division rival
Arizona: 13-5 ATS as an underdog

Monday, Dec. 22

Denver at Cincinnati, 8:30 ET
Denver: 6-0 OVER against AFC North division opponents
Cincinnati: 22-10 OVER off an upset win over a division rival as an underdog

**Udog** · 12-17-2014, 06:38 PM

NFL

Week 16

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Trend Report
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Thursday, December 18

8:25 PM
TENNESSEE vs. JACKSONVILLE
Tennessee is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Tennessee's last 7 games when playing on the road against Jacksonville
Jacksonville is 4-11-2 ATS in its last 17 games
Jacksonville is 6-1-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Tennessee

Saturday, December 20

4:30 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. WASHINGTON
Philadelphia is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Washington
Philadelphia is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games on the road
Washington is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Philadelphia

8:25 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. SAN FRANCISCO
The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Diego's last 9 games when playing San Francisco
San Diego is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing San Francisco
San Francisco is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing San Diego
San Francisco is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games

Sunday, December 21

1:00 PM
GREEN BAY vs. TAMPA BAY
Green Bay is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Green Bay's last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games at home
Tampa Bay is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games

1:00 PM
MINNESOTA vs. MIAMI
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Minnesota's last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Minnesota's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games when playing Minnesota
Miami is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games

1:00 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. PITTSBURGH
Kansas City is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Kansas City's last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games when playing Kansas City
Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Kansas City

1:00 PM
BALTIMORE vs. HOUSTON
Baltimore is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Houston
Baltimore is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Houston is 4-10 ATS in its last 14 games at home
Houston is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Baltimore

1:00 PM
DETROIT vs. CHICAGO
Detroit is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Detroit's last 13 games
Chicago is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Detroit
Chicago is 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Detroit

1:00 PM
NEW ENGLAND vs. NY JETS
New England is 6-11-1 ATS in its last 18 games on the road
New England is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of the NY Jets last 5 games when playing at home against New England
NY Jets are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games at home

1:00 PM
CLEVELAND vs. CAROLINA
Cleveland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Cleveland is 5-20 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Carolina is 10-4-1 ATS in its last 15 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Carolina's last 12 games

1:00 PM
ATLANTA vs. NEW ORLEANS
Atlanta is 4-13 SU in its last 17 games when playing New Orleans
Atlanta is 3-12 SU in its last 15 games on the road
New Orleans is 13-4 SU in its last 17 games when playing Atlanta
New Orleans is 8-17 ATS in its last 25 games when playing at home against Atlanta

4:05 PM
NY GIANTS vs. ST. LOUIS
The total has gone OVER in 5 of the NY Giants last 7 games on the road
NY Giants are 2-7 SU in their last 9 games
St. Louis is 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against NY Giants
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis's last 6 games when playing at home against NY Giants

4:25 PM
INDIANAPOLIS vs. DALLAS
Indianapolis is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Indianapolis's last 16 games
Dallas is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Dallas's last 5 games

4:25 PM
BUFFALO vs. OAKLAND
Buffalo is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Oakland
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Buffalo's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oakland's last 7 games
Oakland is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games at home

8:30 PM
SEATTLE vs. ARIZONA
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Seattle's last 6 games on the road
Seattle is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Arizona
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Arizona's last 7 games at home
Arizona is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Seattle

Monday, December 22

8:30 PM
DENVER vs. CINCINNATI
Denver is 16-5 SU in its last 21 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Denver's last 9 games on the road
Cincinnati13-3-1 SU in its last 17 games at home
Cincinnati is 2-13 SU in its last 15 games when playing Denver

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**Udog** · 12-17-2014, 06:38 PM

NFL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Week 16

Thursday
Titans (2-12) @ Jaguars (2-12)—Both teams benefit from losing; Jacksonville is favored for first time since 2011- they’ve actually covered seven of last eight games when favored. Titans’ last win was 16-14 (-4) home win Over Jaguars in Week 6, where Jags outgained them by 29 yards, but Tennessee had 15-yard edge in field position. Titans are down to #3 QB Whitehurst; they haven’t scored offensive TD in last two games, averaged 62.4 rushing yards over last seven games. Jax has two wins, last of which was when they traied 21-3 at half, then scored two defensive TDs in second half. Season series has been split in each of last five years; five of last six series games were decided by 6 or less points. Favorites are 8-0 vs spread in AFC South divisional games this season. Three of last four Jaguar games stayed under the total.

Saturday
Chargers (8-6) @ 49ers (7-7)—San Diego had ball in Denver red zone five times last week, scored 10 points; no bueno. Niners got eliminated from playoff contention in fierce 17-7 struggle in Seattle last week, their third loss in row- they scored 23 points (two TDs on 26 drives) in those games, but two of three were against Seahawks. 49ers are just 3-3 in their new stadium, scoring total of 30 points in losing two of last three there. Chargers lost to Patriots/Broncos at home last two weeks; their playoff hopes are hanging by thread. Bolts are 3-5 in last eight games; three of their last four wins were by 3 or less points. San Diego won 48-19/34-7 in last two meetings; they’re 2-3 vs 49ers in Bay Area. AFC West non-divisional road underdogs are 8-4 vs spread. Last five 49er games stayed under the total.

Eagles (9-5) @ Redskins (3-11)—RGIII is back under center with McCoy (neck) hurt; he looked better playing in relief last week but goal line fumble just before half deprived Skins of 17-7 lead and led to second half collapse in Swamp. Washington lost its last six games (1-5 vs spread); they were outscored 51-7 in losing last two home games, both vs non-playoff teams (Bucs/Rams). Philly lost last two games, allowing 62 points; they won eight of last 11 games with Redskins, winning 37-34 (-6.5) in first meeting this year, despite Cousins throwing for 427 yards as Washington outgained Philly by 132 yards in game that was 21-20 at half. Eagles won four of last five visits here, losing only in Reid’s lame duck year in ’12. Five of last seven Eagle games went over total; four of last five Washington tilts stayed under.

**Udog** · 12-17-2014, 07:51 PM

NFL

Thursday, December 18

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Thursday Night Football betting preview: Titans at Jaguars
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Tennessee Titans at Jacksonville Jaguars (-3, 40.5)

Quarterback situations are iffy for Tennessee and Jacksonville as the AFC South doormats prepare to meet in Florida on Thursday in a game that could help determine who gets the No. 1 draft choice. The Titans, losers of eight straight, will stick with third-stringer Charlie Whitehurst after he finished the team's 16-11 loss to the New York Jets on Sunday. Rookie Zach Mettenberger (shoulder) remains sidelined while Jake Locker is on injured reserve after hurting his shoulder in the Jets game.

The Jaguars are also preparing for a possible change at quarterback as rookie starter Blake Bortles is questionable with a sprained foot. Chad Henne, who started the first two games of the season, would get the nod if Bortles cannot go. Bortles threw for a career-high 336 yards while Whitehurst had 233 in Tennessee's 16-14 win in the first meeting Oct. 12. The Titans have not won since and enter Week 16 with the second-best chance to draft first overall, one spot ahead of Jacksonville.

TV: 8:25 p.m. ET, NFL Network.

LINE HISTORY: Oddsmakers opened the Jags as 3-point home faves and that line has not moved. The total opened at 41 and has dropped 40.5.

INJURY REPORT: Titans - TE Delanie Walker (Probable, knee), T Kamerion Wimbley (Questionable, hamstring), WR Kendall Wright (Questionable, hand). Jaguars - QB Blake Bortles (Probable, foot), DE Andre Branch (Doubtful, groin), RB Denard Robinson (I-R, foot).

POWER RANKINGS: Titans (+8.75) - Jaguars (+8.25) + home field (-3.0) = Jags -3.5

WEATHER FORECAST: Temperatures expected to be in the mid-to-low-50s with wind blowing toward the south endzone at just two mph.

ABOUT THE TITANS (2-12 SU, 3-10-1 ATS, 6-8 O/U): Tennessee has gone two straight games without an offensive touchdown as one of the league's most meager attacks has bottomed out. One consistent issue has been an inability to sustain drives at all - the Titans have lost the time-of-possession battle for seven straight games and are 31st in the league in that category overall (27:03), ahead of only fast-paced Philadelphia. Tennessee is last in third-down percentage (29) although it was a bit better against New York, converting 6-of-16.

ABOUT THE JAGUARS (2-12 SU, 4-9-1 O/U): Regardless of who starts under center, they will likely face pressure that has made life difficult for Bortles and Henne this season. Jacksonville has given up 19 sacks over the last three weeks and a league-high 62 overall, which is one shy of the franchise record set in 2001. Bortles, who was sacked eight times in a 20-12 loss at Baltimore last weekend, was in a walking boot Monday but told reporters he expects to play.

TRENDS:

* Titans are 1-6-1 ATS in their last eight meetings.
* Under is 4-0 in the last four meetings in Jacksonville.
* Titans are 5-1 ATS in their last six Thursday games.
* Jaguars are 1-4-1 ATS in their last six vs. AFC South.

CONSENSUS: According the Consensus, the Jags are seeing 70 percent of bets.

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**Udog** · 12-17-2014, 07:59 PM

NFL

Thursday, December 18

Jaguars favored for first time in 46 weeks

The last time the Jacksonville Jaguars were a favorite heading into a game was Week 4 back in the 2012-13 season. That span of 45 weeks saw the Jags go 13-27-2 against the spread and 4-9-1 ATS this season.

Jacksonville is currently -3 against Tennessee Thursday.

Whitehurst the last Titans QB to win

The last time the Tennessee Titans won a game straight up, Charlie Whitehurst was at quarterback. The career backup was 1-3 straight up and 1-2-1 against the spread when starting for the Titans this season.

Whitehurst completed 60.1 percent of his passes while throwing for five touchdowns and two interceptions in those four starts.

Tennessee is currently 3-point road dogs against Jacksonville Thursday.

**Udog** · 12-18-2014, 07:19 AM

Armadillo: Thursday's six-pack

Some NFL trends to ponder, with Week 16 upon us........

-- Jacksonville covered six of its last 23 home games.

-- Bears are 2-10 in last 12 games as a divisional underdog.

-- Giants covered six of last 19 road games.

-- Redskins covered two of their last ten home games.

-- Houston covered five of last sixteen home games.

-- 49ers covered once in their last eight home games.

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Armadillo: Thursday's List of 13: Our Bottom 5, top 8 in the NFL

32) Redskins—Jay Gruden was an Arena League head coach for a long time but the media involvement aspect of being an NFL head coach seems to be hampering his program. Memo to coach Gruden: This isn’t the AFL; millions of people read what you say. Try not to bash your QB every single day.

31) Bears—Jay Cutler has the worst body language of any QB I’ve ever seen; he is this generation’s Jeff George. Problem #2 is, he makes $100M+ and everyone knows it’s a bum contract. Problem #1 is the offensive coordinator said so publicly. Now he is sitting behind Jimmy Clausen this week. Jimmy freakin' Clausen.

30) Raiders—Would they really move to San Antonio? In the early 90’s, there used to be a World League team called the San Antonio Riders; I think Nebraska coach Mike Riley coached that team. It would be bizarre if the Raiders moved to Texas.

29) Jaguars—Tom Coughlin will get in the Hall of Fame someday; his best work was getting the Jags into the playoffs in their second year of existence. Seems like a long time ago now, for both parties.

28) Titans—Doing a good job of playing the Washington Generals-type role and losing every game down the stretch so they get the #1 pick in the draft, which is the best way for them to get better, long-term.

8) Cardinals— Ten weeks ago, Ryan Lindley wasn’t in the NFL; now he’s starting QB for the NFC’s #1 seed. No pressure there.

7) Steelers—Win two more home games and they win the AFC North; problem is, they’ve lost to the sub-.500 Bucs/Saints at home.

6) Cowboys—They should let Murray sit this week, to rest his hand and to lessen his workload, seeing as he is on pace for 401 carries this season. Tony Romo has been a warrior this year, for sure.

5) Colts—Offense gave up three TDs in last two games; am little concerned about them going forward. Interesting game with Dallas this week.

4) Broncos—I get the feeling this could be it for Peyton Manning; not really sure why, but could see him bowing out and eventually becoming part of an ownership group of an NFL team.

3) Seahawks—Playing really good defense, but unless they beat Arizona this week, they’ll have to go on road the first week of the playoffs, which is always dicey.

2) Packers—They’re #1 on this list when playing at home, much lower when on road, not in top 10 on artificial turf. Seattle’s field has artificial turf; they don’t want to go there in January.

1) Patriots—Did you see the Alex Sandler movie where Rex Ryan plays a guy who is a huge Patriot fan, with a Belichick bobblehead on his desk and a Brady poster on the wall? If you didn’t know who Ryan was, you’d never know he wasn’t an actor. He could be very, very good on TV, if he chooses that route.

**Udog** · 12-18-2014, 10:42 AM

NFL

Thursday, December 18

Jaguars' Bortles to test injured foot before game

Jacksonville Jaguars' quarterback Blake Bortles will test his right foot before Thursday night's game against Tennessee to make sure he is OK to start.

Bortles suffered a foot sprain in last week's 20-12 loss to Baltimore, where he got sacked seven times.

The Jaguars are currently 3.5-point home favorites versus the Titans, but keep an eye on Bortles' status leading up to the game.

**Udog** · 12-19-2014, 12:19 PM

NFL's biggest betting mismatches: Week 16

Baltimore Ravens at Houston Texans (+5, 41.5)

Ravens’ OC Gary Kubiak vs. Texans’ offensive issues

Gary Kubiak was chased out of Houston with pitch forks and torches once fans soured on the Texans long-time coach following last season’s dreadful 2-14 campaign. Houston’s ownership buckled under pressure from the football faithful and showed Kubiak the door despite much success and a great relationship with his players.

Kubiak’s coaching pedigree has been on display all season, turning around a dismal Ravens offense. Baltimore is putting up 26.9 points per game – almost a touchdown more than last season – and has the rushing game ranked Top 5 in the NFL (132.6 yards per game) despite losing his top RB in Ray Rice and having Bernard Pierce in and out of the lineup all year.

Kubiak doesn’t know a whole lot about Houston QB Thad Lewis – one of two options for the Texans – but knows everything there is about QB Case Keenum, who he spent just about every waking moment with when Keenum got the No. 1 nod in Houston last year. Kubiak also has detailed information on almost every other Texans player, so expect John Harbaugh to pick his OC’s brain over thoroughly in prep this week.

Cleveland Browns at Carolina Panthers (N/A)

Browns’ success vs. NFC South vs. Panthers’ woes vs. AFC North

While the focus is on the quarterback situation for both teams – Johnny Manziel’s second start and Cam Newton’s pre-crash health – one angle slipping through the cracks is how bad the Panthers have been against the AFC North.

This season, Carolina is winless in its three non-conference games. It lost 37-19 to Pittsburgh in Week 3, 38-10 to Baltimore in Week 4, and tied with Cincinnati, 37-37, in Week 6. The Panthers are 1-2 ATS in those games, getting outscored 112-66 by AFC North teams. But it doesn't end there. Going back four years to the last time the NFC South faced the AFC North, Carolina went 0-4 SU and 1-3 ATS in non-conference competition. That's a grand total of 2-5 ATS against the AFC North in that four-year stretch.

Cleveland has handled the lowly NFC South this season. The Browns edged New Orleans 26-24 in Week 2, beat Tampa Bay 22-17 in Week 10, and got past Atlanta 26-24 in Week 12 – going 2-1 ATS in those games. Odds for this game are currently off the board (as of Thursday afternoon) with Newton’s status still up in the air.

Indianapolis Colts at Dallas Cowboys (-3, 55)

Colts’ small receivers vs. Cowboys’ stingy secondary

It’s not too often the Dallas secondary sees eye-to-eye with the receivers they’re covering. The Cowboys starting corners and safeties only go as tall as 6-foot-2 SS Barry Church, with CBs Brandon Carr (6-foot), Orlando Scandrick (5-foot-10), and Sterling Moore (5-foot-10), and safety J.J. Wilcox (6-foot-6) having to play “up” to their competition most weeks.

Enter a diminutive group of wideouts for Indianapolis which also tops out at 6-foot-2 WR Donte Moncrief. Top threat T.Y. Hilton (5-foot-9), veteran WR Reggie Wayne (6-foot), and rarely used Hakeem Nicks (6-foot-1) aren’t winning any slam dunk contests anytime soon. That lack of size downfield hasn’t hindered the Colts' passing production, coming into Week 16 ranked No. 1 with an average of almost 311 yards per game. So, where’s the mismatch? I’m getting to it.

Regardless of its small stature, the Cowboys secondary has only allowed 20 passing touchdowns this season – ninth fewest in the league – and has allowed opponents to score just 30 percent of their touchdowns through the air in the last three games. The Cowboys also have two red-zone interceptions on the season. They’ll force Indy to try and punch the ball into the end zone with the run, something the Colts have accomplished only nine times this season – three of those scores coming from QB Andrew Luck.

Seattle Seahawks at Arizona Cardinals (+7.5, 36.5)

Seahawks’ flaccid fourths vs. Cardinals’ crunch-time closers

The Cardinals made a name for themselves crushing teams in the fourth quarter this season. Heading into Week 16, Arizona has outscored opponents 102-40 in the final frame. But that late-game dominance has disappeared along with the Cards’ first and second-string quarterbacks.

In the last five games, Arizona has managed to score just 11 total points in fourth quarters. The Cardinals went scoreless in the final 15 minutes in three of those five outings and managed just a field goal in the final frame against St. Louis last Thursday. While the offense has gone MIA, the Arizona defense holds steady down the stretch. The Cards have allowed only nine fourth-quarter points in that five game span and have pitched three FQ shutouts of their own.

The Seahawks average 6.2 points per fourth quarter on the year, but have mustered only 10 total points in their last five fourth quarters – an average of just two points per final 15 minutes. In their last meeting, Seattle took a 19-3 lead over Arizona into the fourth and both teams went scoreless to finish the game. If the Cardinals can keep it close with some points on the board, they can put the Seahawks on lockdown in the final stanza Sunday night.

**Udog** · 12-20-2014, 07:25 AM

NFL

Saturday, December 20

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Saturday Night Football doubleheader: Eagles at Redskins, Chargers at 49ers
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Philadelphia Eagles at Washington Redskins (+7.5, 50)

The Philadelphia Eagles are in must-win territory as they prepare to visit the Washington Redskins on Saturday afternoon. A loss to Dallas on Sunday in a showdown for first place has left the Eagles needing to win their final two games - and even that may leave them on the outside of the NFC playoff picture. "The only thing that matters is our next game," coach Chip Kelly said. "If we don't beat Washington, it's kind of a moot point anyway."

Philadelphia rallied from a 10-point deficit in Week 3 to post a 37-34 victory over the Redskins, which marked Kirk Cousins' first start of the season in place of an injured Robert Griffin III. Since then, Washington's quarterback carousel has seen Colt McCoy replace an ineffective Cousins before yielding to Griffin, who was benched after three straight sub-par outings. McCoy reclaimed the starting position but was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, putting Griffin back under center.

TV: 4:30 p.m. ET, NFL Network.

LINE HISTORY: Most shops opened the 'Skins as 8-point home dogs, but that's dropped slightly to +7.5.

WEATHER REPORT: Expect mostly cloudy conditions with temperatures hovering around 41°F at gametime. Northeast winds between 5-10 mph could have an affect on the matchup.

ABOUT THE EAGLES (9-5): Philadelphia rallied from a 21-point deficit before fading late against the Cowboys to suffer back-to-back defeats for the first time since October 2013. Quarterback Mark Sanchez threw for only 96 yards in a home loss to Seattle on Dec. 7 and was intercepted twice against Dallas - the fourth time in seven games he has been picked off two times. Consistency continues to be an issue for the running game, with LeSean McCoy averaging 57 yards rushing in the past two losses after amassing 289 yards and a pair of scores in the previous two games. Jeremy Maclin had 10 catches for 154 yards in Week 3, his fourth 100-yard game in five meetings versus Washington.

ABOUT THE REDSKINS (3-11): Griffin threw for 236 yards and a touchdown while rushing for 46 yards on five carries, but was also sacked seven times in last week's 24-13 loss to the New York Giants - Washington's sixth consecutive defeat. "It's not been a fun year," Griffin said. "We've had a lot of turmoil, a lot of things going on. At the end of the day, you suit up and when your number's called, be ready to play." Wideout DeSean Jackson, released by Philadelphia in the offseason before signing with the Redskins, had five receptions for 117 yards and a touchdown versus the Eagles in September but insisted he has no extra motivation for the return matchup.

TRENDS:

*Redskins are 1-5 ATS in their last six overall.
*Over is 5-2 in the Eagles' last seven.
*Under is 4-0 in Washington's last four home games.
*Favorite is 6-2 in their last eight meetings.

CONSENSUS: According to Consensus, 69 percent of Covers users are backing the Eagles to cover the spread.

San Diego Chargers at San Francisco 49ers (-1.5, 40.5)

San Francisco was eliminated from postseason contention and the San Diego Chargers will look to avoid a similar fate when they head north to visit the 49ers on Saturday night. The Chargers have to win their final two games and hope for plenty of help to claim one of the AFC's wild card slots. Quarterback Philip Rivers did not practice the past two days and leading receiver Keenan Allen is done for the season with a fractured collarbone.

Rivers, who has not missed consecutive practices since prior to the AFC title game in 2007 said he had "no doubt" he would play Saturday against San Francisco, which suffered its third straight defeat last week at Seattle to end its postseason hopes. The 49ers have been a soap opera all season with speculation revolving around the future of coach Jim Harbaugh. They added another chapter Wednesday with the release of defensive tackle Ray McDonald on suspicion of sexual-assault charges.

TV: 8:25 p.m. ET, CBS, NFL Network.

LINE HISTORY: The majority of books opened the Niners as 3-point home faves, but that's been bet down to -1.5 at most places.

WEATHER REPORT: The forecast is calling for mostly cloudy skies in the Bay Area at kickoff with temperatures around 58°F. Western gusts between 5-10 mph are also expected at gametime.

ABOUT THE CHARGERS (8-6): Running back Ryan Mathews (ankle) sat out last week's game and also did not practice Wednesday, another blow to an offense that has scored only 24 points in back-to-back home losses to New England and Denver. "It's just a two-game streak against the two top teams in the conference," Rivers said. "It's not like we've lost to the bottom of the barrel." Rivers has 27 touchdowns passes against only 13 interceptions, but he has been picked off as many times (10) as he has scoring passes in the past eight games. Antonio Gates hauled in his 10th TD pass last week, joining Rob Gronkowski of the Patriots as the only tight ends to reach double digits four times.

ABOUT THE 49ERS (7-7): San Francisco's offense has gone belly-up over the past two months, managed a combined 23 points during the three-game skid while failing to score more than 17 in seven of its last eight games. Quarterback Colin Kaepernick is averaging 145.3 yards passing with one touchdown and four interceptions in the last three - two against his nemesis Seattle - and has completed less than 58 percent of his passes in five of the last six outings. The running game is also in disarray after Frank Gore (concussion) and rookie Carlos Hyde (knee) were hurt last week. The defense has acquitted itself well, permitting 16.6 points over the past five games.

TRENDS:

*Chargers are 1-8 ATS in their last nine overall.
*Under is 5-0 in 49ers' last five overall.
*49ers are 0-3-1 ATS in their last four games.
*Over is 8-3 in Chargers last 11 games after scoring less than 15 points in their previous game.

CONSENSUS: 60 percent of users are presently backing the Bolts to cover the spread.

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**Udog** · 12-20-2014, 07:29 AM

NFL Injury report for weekend games

(All games Sunday unless otherwise noted)

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES at WASHINGTON REDSKINS (Saturday)

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES

--Out: LB Trent Cole (hand), QB Nick Foles (collarbone)

--Probable: LB Emmanuel Acho (groin), DT Beau Allen (shoulder), DE Brandon Bair (knee), TE Brent Celek (neck), DT Bennie Logan (pectoral), S Chris Maragos (hamstring), WR Jordan Matthews (knee), K Cody Parkey (right groin), RB Chris Polk (ankle)

WASHINGTON REDSKINS

--Out: DE Jason Hatcher (knee), LB Gabe Miller (ankle)

--Doubtful: LB Keenan Robinson (knee)

--Questionable: T Trent Williams (shoulder)

--Probable: DE Chris Baker (chest, toe), DE Stephen Bowen (ankle), LB Will Compton (shoulder), RB Roy Helu (toe), C Kory Lichtensteiger (knee), TE Jordan Reed (not injury related), S Trenton Robinson (illness)

SAN DIEGO CHARGERS at SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS (Saturday night)

SAN DIEGO CHARGERS

--Out: WR Keenan Allen (collarbone, ankle), RB Ryan Mathews (ankle), P Mike Scifres (shoulder)

--Questionable: TE Ladarius Green (ankle, concussion), DT Corey Liuget (ankle)

--Probable: DT Ryan Carrethers (elbow), QB Philip Rivers (chest, back)

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS

--Out: LB Chris Borland (ankle), CB Tramaine Brock (hamstring), RB Carlos Hyde (ankle), WR Steve Johnson (knee)

--Questionable: LB Ahmad Brooks (thumb), WR Michael Crabtree (knee), T Anthony Davis (concussion), RB Frank Gore (concussion), S Raymond Ventrone (groin), LB Michael Wilhoite (hip)

--Probable: CB Perrish Cox (ankle), CB Chris Culliver (knee), DT Quinton Dial (knee), DE Tony Jerod-Eddie (foot), T Jonathan Martin (illness), C Marcus Martin (knee), LS Kyle Nelson (back), DE Justin Smith (back)

ATLANTA FALCONS at NEW ORLEANS SAINTS

ATLANTA FALCONS

--Questionable: G Jon Asamoah (back), WR Julio Jones (hip), S William Moore (foot)

--Probable: WR Harry Douglas (foot), WR Roddy White (knee), CB Josh Wilson (hand)

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS

--Questionable: T Terron Armstead (neck), DE Akiem Hicks (ankle), S Jamarca Sanford (hamstring)

BALTIMORE RAVENS at HOUSTON TEXANS

BALTIMORE RAVENS

--Questionable: DE Chris Canty (ankle)

--Probable: TE Owen Daniels (not injury related), S Will Hill (not injury related), WR Jacoby Jones (illness), CB Anthony Levine (ankle), G Kelechi Osemele (not injury related), RB Bernard Pierce (back), LB Daryl Smith (not injury related), LB Terrell Suggs (not injury related)

HOUSTON TEXANS

--Out: TE Garrett Graham (ankle), LB Mike Mohamed (concussion), QB Tom Savage (knee), G Xavier Su'a-Filo (back)

--Questionable: WR DeAndre Hopkins (ankle)

--Probable: T Tyson Clabo (foot, back), LB Brian Cushing (ankle), LB Akeem Dent (neck), RB Arian Foster (hip), CB Kareem Jackson (knee), WR Andre Johnson (concussion, not injury related), CB Johnathan Joseph (ankle), LB Whitney Mercilus (back), WR DeVier Posey (calf), LB Jeff Tarpinian (knee)

BUFFALO BILLS at OAKLAND RAIDERS

BUFFALO BILLS

--Questionable: TE Chris Gragg (knee)

--Probable: K Dan Carpenter (right groin), RB Anthony Dixon (chest), CB Stephon Gilmore (shoulder), S Da'Norris Searcy (hamstring), RB CJ Spiller (shoulder), WR Marcus Thigpen (foot), S Duke Williams (concussion), DE Jarius Wynn (knee)

OAKLAND RAIDERS

--Out: CB Tarell Brown (foot), WR Vincent Brown (groin), CB Chimdi Chekwa (hamstring), TE Brian Leonhardt (concussion), WR Denarius Moore (knee, ankle), T Menelik Watson (foot, ankle)

--Questionable: CB D.J. Hayden (back), DE C.J. Wilson (knee)

--Probable: QB Derek Carr (right thumb), CB T.J. Carrie (ankle)

CLEVELAND BROWNS at CAROLINA PANTHERS

CLEVELAND BROWNS

--Out: S Tashaun Gipson (knee), CB K'Waun Williams (hamstring)

--Questionable: TE Gary Barnidge (rib), LB Karlos Dansby (knee), CB Joe Haden (shoulder), WR Marlon Moore (knee), CB Robert Nelson (hamstring), LB Jabaal Sheard (foot)

--Probable: WR Andrew Hawkins (illness)

CAROLINA PANTHERS

--Questionable: CB Carrington Byndom (hamstring), LB A.J. Klein (knee), G Amini Silatolu (knee), RB DeAngelo Williams (hand)

--Probable: LB Thomas Davis (knee), S Roman Harper (thigh), QB Cam Newton (back)

DETROIT LIONS at CHICAGO BEARS

DETROIT LIONS

--Out: DT Nick Fairley (knee)

--Questionable: CB Mohammed Seisay (hamstring)

--Probable: S Don Carey (ankle), WR Calvin Johnson (ankle), DE George Johnson (illness), DT C.J. Mosley (not injury related), LB Ashlee Palmer (quadriceps), G Rob Sims (illness)

CHICAGO BEARS

--Out: S Chris Conte (back), K Robbie Gould (right quadriceps)

--Questionable: CB Tim Jennings (ankle), G Kyle Long (hip), DT Jay Ratliff (knee), DT Will Sutton (illness)

--Probable: CB Kyle Fuller (hand), LB Shea McClellin (ankle)

GREEN BAY PACKERS at TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS

GREEN BAY PACKERS

(Green Bay did not conduct a practice on Friday. The Friday practice report is an estimation.)

--Out: CB Davon House (shoulder)

--Questionable: T Bryan Bulaga (concussion)

--Probable: RB Eddie Lacy (eye), G T.J. Lang (ankle), LB Clay Matthews (biceps), LB Mike Neal (abdomen), LB Nick Perry (shoulder), G Josh Sitton (toe)

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS

--Out: S Major Wright (ribs)

--Questionable: LB Mason Foster (Achilles), CB Isaiah Frey (ankle), S Dashon Goldson (shin), DT Clinton McDonald (hamstring), T Kevin Pamphile (ankle, knee), WR Solomon Patton (foot)

--Probable: RB Bobby Rainey (wrist)

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS at DALLAS COWBOYS

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS

--Out: T Gosder Cherilus (groin), G Joe Reitz (ankle), G Hugh Thornton (knee)

--Questionable: CB Vontae Davis (groin), WR T.Y. Hilton (hamstring)

--Probable: WR Joshua Cribbs (not injury related), LB Erik Walden (knee), WR Reggie Wayne (not injury related)

DALLAS COWBOYS

--Out: DT Josh Price-Brent (calf, not injury related), LB Dekoda Watson (hamstring)

--Doubtful: T Doug Free (ankle)

--Questionable: G Zack Martin (ankle), RB DeMarco Murray (hand)

--Probable: S Jeff Heath (thumb), LB Rolando McClain (knee), CB Tyler Patmon (knee, ankle), QB Tony Romo (back), DE George Selvie (thumb)

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS at PITTSBURGH STEELERS

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS

--Questionable: WR Dwayne Bowe (illness), LB Tamba Hali (knee)

--Probable: DE Allen Bailey (concussion), RB Jamaal Charles (knee, ankle), TE Anthony Fasano (knee), G Zach Fulton (toe), CB Phillip Gaines (concussion), DE Jaye Howard (illness, shoulder), LB Joshua Mauga (oblique), LB Joe Mays (knee), CB Christopher Owens (knee), CB Sean Smith (groin)

PITTSBURGH STEELERS

--Doubtful: S Troy Polamalu (knee), CB Ivan Taylor (shoulder, forearm)

--Questionable: TE Matt Spaeth (elbow)

--Probable: CB William Gay (not injury related), T Marcus Gilbert (ankle), LB James Harrison (knee), DT Steve McLendon (not injury related), TE Heath Miller (not injury related), S Michael Mitchell (groin), C Maurkice Pouncey (ankle), QB Ben Roethlisberger (not injury related), WR Markus Wheaton (illness)

MINNESOTA VIKINGS at MIAMI DOLPHINS

MINNESOTA VIKINGS

--Out: LB Anthony Barr (knee), G Charlie Johnson (ankle)

--Doubtful: TE Kyle Rudolph (ankle, knee)

--Questionable: S Robert Blanton (ankle, knee)

--Probable: RB Matt Asiata (foot), DT Sharrif Floyd (knee), LB Chad Greenway (not injury related), WR Greg Jennings (hamstring), DT Linval Joseph (illness), LS Cullen Loeffler (illness), CB Xavier Rhodes (wrist), DE Brian Robison (ankle), S Andrew Sendejo (thumb)

MIAMI DOLPHINS

--Out: T Nate Garner (illness)

--Doubtful: G Dallas Thomas (foot), RB Daniel Thomas (knee)

--Questionable: LB Jelani Jenkins (foot), S Don Jones (shoulder), CB Jamar Taylor (shoulder)

--Probable: TE Charles Clay (hamstring), CB Cortland Finnegan (ankle), LB Jonathan Freeny (hamstring), LB Chris McCain (ankle), LB Koa Misi (hamstring, knee), LB Jordan Tripp (foot)

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS at NEW YORK JETS

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS

--Questionable: LS Danny Aiken (finger), CB Kyle Arrington (hamstring), RB LeGarrette Blount (shoulder), G Dan Connolly (knee), WR Julian Edelman (thigh, concussion), T Cameron Fleming (ankle), LB Dont'a Hightower (shoulder), DE Chandler Jones (hip), WR Brandon LaFell (shoulder), DE Rob Ninkovich (heel), RB Shane Vereen (ankle), LB Chris White (ankle)

--Probable: QB Tom Brady (ankle)

NEW YORK JETS

--Out: S Rontez Miles (shin)

--Questionable: WR Saalim Hakim (quadriceps), S Jaiquawn Jarrett (shoulder), DE Muhammad Wilkerson (toe)

--Probable: S Antonio Allen (hand), G Willie Colon (knee), K Nick Folk (right hip), WR Percy Harvin (ankle), RB Chris Johnson (knee), C Nick Mangold (finger), S Calvin Pryor (shoulder)

NEW YORK GIANTS at ST. LOUIS RAMS

NEW YORK GIANTS

--Out: RB Rashad Jennings (ankle)

--Probable: LB Jameel McClain (knee)

ST. LOUIS RAMS

--Probable: G Davin Joseph (not injury related), DE Chris Long (ankle), C Scott Wells (not injury related)

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS at ARIZONA CARDINALS on Sunday night

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS

--Out: T Russell Okung (chest)

--Doubtful: DE Demarcus Dobbs (ankle), C Max Unger (ankle, knee)

--Questionable: TE Tony Moeaki (shoulder)

--Probable: TE Cooper Helfet (ankle), RB Marshawn Lynch (back), WR Paul Richardson (hamstring), G J.R. Sweezy (ankle)

ARIZONA CARDINALS

--Out: G Jonathan Cooper (wrist)

--Doubtful: QB Drew Stanton (knee)

--Questionable: WR Jaron Brown (toe)

--Probable: LB Lorenzo Alexander (knee), DE Calais Campbell (hip), G Paul Fanaika (ankle), WR Larry Fitzgerald (knee), LB Larry Foote (knee), S Tyrann Mathieu (thumb), T Jared Veldheer (ankle), RB Kerwynn Williams (knee)

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