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This week’s top-five consensus selections are listed below in descending order:
1) Baltimore (164)
2) Minnesota (113)
3) Tennessee (104)
4) Detroit (97)
5) Washington (95)
The Baltimore Ravens (-3) are the No. 1 consensus play for Week 1 in the NFL. The Ravens won both meetings last season by a combined 55 points (68-13). Baltimore’s defense could be better this year with the addition of Deion Sanders.
The second pick seems a bit chalky, but 113 contestants feel that Minnesota (-5) versus Dallas appears solid. The Vikings were 6-2 straight up at the Metrodome last season, but only 3-5 against the spread.
Tennessee (-3) at Miami was rescheduled for Saturday due to the possible threat of Hurricane Ivan. The Titans won the contest 17-7 and allowed 104 contestants the opportunity to win their first selection. The pick was considered valid, since the deadline for all picks in the Hilton are due by 1:00 p.m. on Friday afternoon.
Surprisingly, three of the top five consensus plays have road teams, including Detroit (+3) against Chicago. Currently, the Lions own a pathetic 24-game losing streak on the road. Perhaps the trend ends this week? Ninety-seven people think so!
When you think of great coaches in the NFL, obviously Joe Gibbs comes to mind. Apparently, Mr. Gibbs is clearly in the minds of gamblers too. Washington (-2) vs. Tampa Bay was selected 95 times this week for the fifth ranked selection.
1) Baltimore (164)
2) Minnesota (113)
3) Tennessee (104)
4) Detroit (97)
5) Washington (95)
The Baltimore Ravens (-3) are the No. 1 consensus play for Week 1 in the NFL. The Ravens won both meetings last season by a combined 55 points (68-13). Baltimore’s defense could be better this year with the addition of Deion Sanders.
The second pick seems a bit chalky, but 113 contestants feel that Minnesota (-5) versus Dallas appears solid. The Vikings were 6-2 straight up at the Metrodome last season, but only 3-5 against the spread.
Tennessee (-3) at Miami was rescheduled for Saturday due to the possible threat of Hurricane Ivan. The Titans won the contest 17-7 and allowed 104 contestants the opportunity to win their first selection. The pick was considered valid, since the deadline for all picks in the Hilton are due by 1:00 p.m. on Friday afternoon.
Surprisingly, three of the top five consensus plays have road teams, including Detroit (+3) against Chicago. Currently, the Lions own a pathetic 24-game losing streak on the road. Perhaps the trend ends this week? Ninety-seven people think so!
When you think of great coaches in the NFL, obviously Joe Gibbs comes to mind. Apparently, Mr. Gibbs is clearly in the minds of gamblers too. Washington (-2) vs. Tampa Bay was selected 95 times this week for the fifth ranked selection.
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