The NFL playoffs are one of the most popular sports betting events to wager upon. For this reason, fans not normally handicapping the NFL will test their luck gambling on various teams to come in and pull the upset. In some cases, casual fans will bank on unlikely heroes to help their teams get over the hump and win games. However, most often then not, price per head unlikely heroes live up to the title, because they can’t get the job done. Today we’ll look at how a couple of players were the reason the two Championship games took the route they did.
Billy Cundiff of the Baltimore Ravens and Kyle Williams of the San Francisco 49ers will forever be known for the wrong reasons. Cundiff the long time kicker of the Baltimore Ravens, and one of the most accurate kickers in the entire NFL, redefined his reputation on Sunday night, when he missed a simple chip shot field goal, to allow the Baltimore Ravens to tie the game with the Patriots and head to overtime. By missing the field goal, Cundiff, who had been accurate the rest of the day, was then labeled the most hated man, not only by the Ravens fans but also by his own teammates. Football is supposed to be a team game, but when your kicker misses what should be an easy field goal, everyone and their uncle on his team, suddenly becomes his enemy. What’s worse? Moments before Cundiff missed the field goal, Baltimore wide receiver Lee Evans missed what should have been a game winning touchdown. In other words, it should have been Evans and not Cundiff who was hated by his teammates.
On the other hand, if you give Cundiff and Evans free passes, then there is no way you can give a bookie software free pass to rookie receiver Kyle Williams. Filling in for the injured Ted Ginn Jr. Williams was responsible for returning kicks and punts from the New York Giants. Unfortunately for the rookie, he made not one but two errors at very costly times for his team. Firstly, after believing he avoided a ball, allowing the Giants to spot the ball, the referees rules that Williams knee had grazed the ball, thus making it okay for the Giants to recover the football. As a result, the Giants were able to move ahead and NFL score a game leading touchdown. Then if that wasn’t bad enough, William elected to return a punt in overtime, but had the ball jarred loose by one of the Giants defenders. The Giants would not only recover the ball, but also eventually score the game winning field goal moments later.
What’s most interesting about Cundiff and Williams gaffs, is that they became the goats of the game, and not their teams lack of play. Meaning to say, if Evans had caught the ball, and the 49ers defense had been able to stop the Giants run game in overtime, would we really be talking about Cundiff and Williams? Furthermore, would both players have received death threats from fans over the Internet, had the fans realized, that the whole teams were to be blamed and not just the individual players? As well, if Cundiff and Williams had performed better would they have been praised as heroes?
Monday, January 23, 2012
Monday, January 16, 2012
NFL Championship Round Who Will Come Out On Top?
After the New York Giants decimated defending Super Bowl Champion the Green Bay Packers in the NFL betting lines prime time Sunday game, fans, the league, and handicappers all had a flashback to the 2007 – 2008 playoffs. For new fans, that was the year that two teams were riding a wave of intensity that literally no other team could match, those teams were the New York Giants and New England Patriots. Fast forward to present day, and many price per head bookies are wondering if we could see a rematch of one of the best Super Bowls in the history of the league. Here is a preview of the Championship Round.
The AFC kicks off Championship Round weekend on Saturday at 3 PM in New England, as the AFC North division winning Baltimore Ravens take on the class of the conference, the Patriots. In a rare feat, the Ravens and Patriots were the two teams that received first round byes and were still able to move on to the Championship Round, despite having two weeks off. On paper, this game is closer then the bookie software sites have set the point spread. As of this morning, the Patriots opened as a seven and a half point favorite over the Ravens. The reason for that was the Patriots dominant performance over the Broncos, while the Ravens struggled against the Texans.
But, as we noted, this game is far closer then the bookies are giving it credit for. Entering the game, the Patriots are now the top ranked offense remaining, while the Ravens own the top ranked defense. However, with that being said, it should be noted, that the Patriots defense was a big reason why the team was able to decimate the Denver Broncos. Historically bad, the Patriots defense has risen in intensity when the time was necessary. Yet, given the struggles of the Ravens offense on Sunday, it stands to reason, that the Patriots defense may believe they have an easier time then what will actually happen. If the Ravens defense can contain Brady and the offense, and Joe Flacco and the Ravens offense can show up, the Ravens should finally be able to make it to the NFL Super Bowl.
While we expect the Ravens to represent the AFC, the NFC is a little bit more difficult to determine which team deserves to be Champion. This year’s NFC Championship game features the San Francisco 49ers and New York Giants. Both teams are run first pass second on offense, while both defenses specialize in stopping the run. In other words, look for each team to abandon the run early, as quarterbacks Alex Smith and Eli Manning take to the air in an effort to give there teams the advantage. Nevertheless, as we mentioned this game will be tough to figure out which team comes out on top. Essentially, before putting on the best performance of his career, 49ers quarterback Alex Smith was considered the weak link on an excellent 49ers club. Conversely, Eli Manning showed this year, that he is the better Manning brother, as his play has carried the Giants to the NFC Championship game. Meaning to say, with the line only set at one point for the 49ers, we think the game could go either way. Regardless, the safe money is on Eli’s Giants, and we haven’t seen enough consistency from Smith to warrant placing money on the 49ers.
The AFC kicks off Championship Round weekend on Saturday at 3 PM in New England, as the AFC North division winning Baltimore Ravens take on the class of the conference, the Patriots. In a rare feat, the Ravens and Patriots were the two teams that received first round byes and were still able to move on to the Championship Round, despite having two weeks off. On paper, this game is closer then the bookie software sites have set the point spread. As of this morning, the Patriots opened as a seven and a half point favorite over the Ravens. The reason for that was the Patriots dominant performance over the Broncos, while the Ravens struggled against the Texans.
But, as we noted, this game is far closer then the bookies are giving it credit for. Entering the game, the Patriots are now the top ranked offense remaining, while the Ravens own the top ranked defense. However, with that being said, it should be noted, that the Patriots defense was a big reason why the team was able to decimate the Denver Broncos. Historically bad, the Patriots defense has risen in intensity when the time was necessary. Yet, given the struggles of the Ravens offense on Sunday, it stands to reason, that the Patriots defense may believe they have an easier time then what will actually happen. If the Ravens defense can contain Brady and the offense, and Joe Flacco and the Ravens offense can show up, the Ravens should finally be able to make it to the NFL Super Bowl.
While we expect the Ravens to represent the AFC, the NFC is a little bit more difficult to determine which team deserves to be Champion. This year’s NFC Championship game features the San Francisco 49ers and New York Giants. Both teams are run first pass second on offense, while both defenses specialize in stopping the run. In other words, look for each team to abandon the run early, as quarterbacks Alex Smith and Eli Manning take to the air in an effort to give there teams the advantage. Nevertheless, as we mentioned this game will be tough to figure out which team comes out on top. Essentially, before putting on the best performance of his career, 49ers quarterback Alex Smith was considered the weak link on an excellent 49ers club. Conversely, Eli Manning showed this year, that he is the better Manning brother, as his play has carried the Giants to the NFC Championship game. Meaning to say, with the line only set at one point for the 49ers, we think the game could go either way. Regardless, the safe money is on Eli’s Giants, and we haven’t seen enough consistency from Smith to warrant placing money on the 49ers.
Monday, January 9, 2012
Can The Road Team Win Any Game During NFL Playoffs?
The 2012 NFL betting lines playoff season started off with a bang, as all four home teams and three of four favorites won their games. Houston opened up the playoffs, by dismantling the overachieving Cincinnati Bengals, then New Orleans finished off Saturday by devouring the Lions. On Sunday, the New York Giants showed their price per head critics, that they are for real, when they stifled the Atlanta Falcons. But the game of the weekend had to go to Denver shocking the world by defeating Pittsburgh in overtime. Thus, entering week two of the playoffs, we wonder, can a road team win any game the rest of the way?
This weekend’s action has the four home teams, as the Green Bay Packers, San Francisco 49ers, New England Patriots, and Baltimore Ravens. Comparable to week one of the bookie software playoff action, three of four home teams are favorites. Green Bay is a nine point favorite over the Giants, the Saints are the only road favorite, as they are a three point favorite over the 49ers, New England is a 13.5 point favorite over Denver, and Baltimore is a nine point favorite over Houston. As football handicappers, we can tell you right away, that at least two of these four games, will not have the spread covered.
In our opinion, the two most likely games to have the underdog at the very least close the spread, are the New York Giants v Green Bay Packers and the Houston Texans v Baltimore Ravens. For the Giants v Packers game, the NFL will have two of the toughest offenses and defenses run head to head. Add this to the fact the last time the two met, the Giants narrowly lost, and we believe that Vegas is under valuing the Giants. What’s more? In the last two weeks, the Giants defense has come to play, as they held the Dallas Cowboys to an embarrassing 14 points in the final game of the season, before containing Atlanta yesterday afternoon.
On the other hand, the game featuring the Houston Texans and the Baltimore Ravens, also offers up a healthy dose of power vs. power. As we saw in the Cincinnati v Houston game, the Texans defense has evolved to the point, where they rank 12th in overall defense. Meaning to say, whether Joe Flacco hands the ball to Ray Rice or throws it to Anquan Boldin, the Ravens offense should be in for a long night. Flacco as well, seems to get burned under pressure, as he is a disheartening four and three in playoff action. If TJ Yates can find a way to get Arian Foster the ball, it should be a similar result as when the Texans faced Cincinnati.
This weekend’s action has the four home teams, as the Green Bay Packers, San Francisco 49ers, New England Patriots, and Baltimore Ravens. Comparable to week one of the bookie software playoff action, three of four home teams are favorites. Green Bay is a nine point favorite over the Giants, the Saints are the only road favorite, as they are a three point favorite over the 49ers, New England is a 13.5 point favorite over Denver, and Baltimore is a nine point favorite over Houston. As football handicappers, we can tell you right away, that at least two of these four games, will not have the spread covered.
In our opinion, the two most likely games to have the underdog at the very least close the spread, are the New York Giants v Green Bay Packers and the Houston Texans v Baltimore Ravens. For the Giants v Packers game, the NFL will have two of the toughest offenses and defenses run head to head. Add this to the fact the last time the two met, the Giants narrowly lost, and we believe that Vegas is under valuing the Giants. What’s more? In the last two weeks, the Giants defense has come to play, as they held the Dallas Cowboys to an embarrassing 14 points in the final game of the season, before containing Atlanta yesterday afternoon.
On the other hand, the game featuring the Houston Texans and the Baltimore Ravens, also offers up a healthy dose of power vs. power. As we saw in the Cincinnati v Houston game, the Texans defense has evolved to the point, where they rank 12th in overall defense. Meaning to say, whether Joe Flacco hands the ball to Ray Rice or throws it to Anquan Boldin, the Ravens offense should be in for a long night. Flacco as well, seems to get burned under pressure, as he is a disheartening four and three in playoff action. If TJ Yates can find a way to get Arian Foster the ball, it should be a similar result as when the Texans faced Cincinnati.
Monday, January 2, 2012
NFL Wild Card Picks Who Do You Have?
With the New York Giants absolutely destroying the Dallas Cowboys in the final NFL betting lines Sunday night game of the season, the playoff picture was officially set, for this coming week. In total, 12 of a possible 32 teams remain with the opportunity to be named the Super Bowl Champion for the 2011 season. Without further adieu, here is a price per head preview and projection of round one also known as the wild card round of the NFL playoffs.
In the AFC, the Cincinnati Bengals take on the Houston Texans in the early game Saturday, to officially start up the playoff schedule. The Bengals and Texans are followed in the evening by the Detroit Lions taking on the New Orleans Saints in prime time. On Sunday, the Atlanta Falcons travel to New Jersey to take on the aforementioned bookie software New York Giants. Then to close out the wild card round, Ben Roethlisberger and the Pittsburgh Steelers take on Tim Tebow and the Denver Broncos. Here is a preview of each game.
Cincinnati Bengals v Houston Texans – For all intents and purposes, despite losing and still making the playoffs, the Bengals are a very dangerous team. Led by rookie quarterback Andy Dalton and flanked by one of the most lethal defenses in the NFL, the Cincinnati Bengals are a team that has the potential to go far in this year’s playoffs. To start the season, the Bengals were projected by many sportsbooks to finish in the bottom three of the league. Instead, Marvin Lewis, Mike Zimmer and Jay Gruden, have the youthful Bengals playing incredible football, as they play with a sense of having nothing to lose, and no pressure.
Conversely, the Houston Texans have everything riding on the wild card round of this year’s playoffs. After years of coming up short, the Texans finally made it to the playoffs this season, even though they endured a quarterback carousel. As it stands, third string rookie TJ Yates is scheduled to start verses Cincinnati this weekend. However, regardless of who the quarterback is, if the Texans can’t get rolling, expect changes in the offseason. Cincinnati 17 Houston 14.
Detroit Lions v New Orleans Saints – In the prime time Saturday game, the Lions make their return to the playoffs, to take on 2010 Super Bowl Champions the New Orleans saints. Two of the most high powered offenses and decent defenses will battle it out for the right to face San Francisco in the second round. On paper, Drew Brees is considered a better quarterback then Matt Stafford. However, Stafford and cardiac Lions have become one of the highest scoring teams in the NFL this season. Look for the Lions to pull the upset by a final of 45 – 41.
Atlanta Falcons v New York Giants – The Giants have plenty to be thrilled about, after destroying divisional rival Dallas in the final game of week 17. Yet, why stop there? Quarterback Eli Manning and the Giants defense have been two of the biggest surprises this season. With the Falcons playing mediocre lately, we like Eli’s Giants to pull out the win 34 – 24.
In the AFC, the Cincinnati Bengals take on the Houston Texans in the early game Saturday, to officially start up the playoff schedule. The Bengals and Texans are followed in the evening by the Detroit Lions taking on the New Orleans Saints in prime time. On Sunday, the Atlanta Falcons travel to New Jersey to take on the aforementioned bookie software New York Giants. Then to close out the wild card round, Ben Roethlisberger and the Pittsburgh Steelers take on Tim Tebow and the Denver Broncos. Here is a preview of each game.
Cincinnati Bengals v Houston Texans – For all intents and purposes, despite losing and still making the playoffs, the Bengals are a very dangerous team. Led by rookie quarterback Andy Dalton and flanked by one of the most lethal defenses in the NFL, the Cincinnati Bengals are a team that has the potential to go far in this year’s playoffs. To start the season, the Bengals were projected by many sportsbooks to finish in the bottom three of the league. Instead, Marvin Lewis, Mike Zimmer and Jay Gruden, have the youthful Bengals playing incredible football, as they play with a sense of having nothing to lose, and no pressure.
Conversely, the Houston Texans have everything riding on the wild card round of this year’s playoffs. After years of coming up short, the Texans finally made it to the playoffs this season, even though they endured a quarterback carousel. As it stands, third string rookie TJ Yates is scheduled to start verses Cincinnati this weekend. However, regardless of who the quarterback is, if the Texans can’t get rolling, expect changes in the offseason. Cincinnati 17 Houston 14.
Detroit Lions v New Orleans Saints – In the prime time Saturday game, the Lions make their return to the playoffs, to take on 2010 Super Bowl Champions the New Orleans saints. Two of the most high powered offenses and decent defenses will battle it out for the right to face San Francisco in the second round. On paper, Drew Brees is considered a better quarterback then Matt Stafford. However, Stafford and cardiac Lions have become one of the highest scoring teams in the NFL this season. Look for the Lions to pull the upset by a final of 45 – 41.
Atlanta Falcons v New York Giants – The Giants have plenty to be thrilled about, after destroying divisional rival Dallas in the final game of week 17. Yet, why stop there? Quarterback Eli Manning and the Giants defense have been two of the biggest surprises this season. With the Falcons playing mediocre lately, we like Eli’s Giants to pull out the win 34 – 24.
Monday, December 26, 2011
NFL Week 16 Recap A Crazy Christmas Eve
On Saturday December 24, 11 NFL betting lines enthusiasts wagering on the Detroit Lions all season, were thrilled to see, that their preseason long shot bet to make the playoffs, paid off. The Lions, in tribute to the late Rick Rude, gave the San Diego Chargers, a rude awakening, as they decimated the notoriously strong Chargers, 38 – 10. By winning, the Detroit Lions broke a 10-year curse, in which they’d never had a season with a winning record. Instead, this year, the Lions will be assured a price per head winning record and a playoff berth. Here is a recap of a crazy Christmas Eve in the world’s best gambling league.
We start this article congratulating Detroit Lions Head Coach Jim Schwartz. It was nearly two seasons ago, that Schwartz had what many believed to be the unfortunate luck, of taking the Head Coaching job in Detroit, after the Lions had finished 2008 losing all 16 games of the regular season. Now in 2011, with a rout over the San Diego Chargers, Schwartz’s Lions have made a statement to the rest of the NFL, letting us all know, that the rebuild is over.
Detroit’s post season clinching victory has the players and the fans chomping at the bit for more, as they hope to finish the bookie software season out strong next weekend. For all intents and purposes, the Detroit Lions should play the winner of the Dallas Cowboys v New York Giants week 17 matchup. Essentially, after destroying the New York Jets today, the Giants are once again tied with the Cowboys, who were killed by the Philadelphia Eagles. As a result, week 17’s finale will be a winner take all show down, in which the winner of the Cowboys v Giants game, moves on to the playoffs, to face Detroit.
Speaking of the Jets, thanks to their loss today, another feel good story of the 2011 season, the Cincinnati Bengals, continue to hold out hope of making the playoffs, as the sixth seed in the AFC. The Bengals handed the Arizona Cardinals a convincing loss, while Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez, continued to prove why he should be in a different league then everyone else. Thanks to the Jets loss, and a Bengals victory over the Baltimore Ravens next weekend, the Bengals can be the third team with the AFC North to make the playoffs this season.
Another team hoping to build on this week’s success is the Oakland Raiders. Led by former Bengal Carson Palmer, the Raiders pulled off another victory, as they defeated the Kyle Orton led Kansas City Chiefs, 16 – 13 in a defensive battle. Along with the Denver Broncos throwing up a stinker against the struggling Buffalo Bills, the Raiders remain alive, as they head to San Diego to close out the season. In theory, if the Chiefs can pull off an upset against Denver and Oakland beats San Diego, the Raiders can make the playoffs as the AFC West Champion.
We start this article congratulating Detroit Lions Head Coach Jim Schwartz. It was nearly two seasons ago, that Schwartz had what many believed to be the unfortunate luck, of taking the Head Coaching job in Detroit, after the Lions had finished 2008 losing all 16 games of the regular season. Now in 2011, with a rout over the San Diego Chargers, Schwartz’s Lions have made a statement to the rest of the NFL, letting us all know, that the rebuild is over.
Detroit’s post season clinching victory has the players and the fans chomping at the bit for more, as they hope to finish the bookie software season out strong next weekend. For all intents and purposes, the Detroit Lions should play the winner of the Dallas Cowboys v New York Giants week 17 matchup. Essentially, after destroying the New York Jets today, the Giants are once again tied with the Cowboys, who were killed by the Philadelphia Eagles. As a result, week 17’s finale will be a winner take all show down, in which the winner of the Cowboys v Giants game, moves on to the playoffs, to face Detroit.
Speaking of the Jets, thanks to their loss today, another feel good story of the 2011 season, the Cincinnati Bengals, continue to hold out hope of making the playoffs, as the sixth seed in the AFC. The Bengals handed the Arizona Cardinals a convincing loss, while Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez, continued to prove why he should be in a different league then everyone else. Thanks to the Jets loss, and a Bengals victory over the Baltimore Ravens next weekend, the Bengals can be the third team with the AFC North to make the playoffs this season.
Another team hoping to build on this week’s success is the Oakland Raiders. Led by former Bengal Carson Palmer, the Raiders pulled off another victory, as they defeated the Kyle Orton led Kansas City Chiefs, 16 – 13 in a defensive battle. Along with the Denver Broncos throwing up a stinker against the struggling Buffalo Bills, the Raiders remain alive, as they head to San Diego to close out the season. In theory, if the Chiefs can pull off an upset against Denver and Oakland beats San Diego, the Raiders can make the playoffs as the AFC West Champion.
Monday, December 19, 2011
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The final game of week 15 of the NFL betting lines season offers up a potential Super Bowl 46 matchup, when the NFC West title winning San Francisco 49ers welcome the AFC wild card Pittsburgh Steelers in the Monday Night game. Entering the game, the Steelers, sit at 10 and three but will be without defensive star James Harrison, and possibly starting quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. Harrison is out of the game due to suspension, while Roethlisberger is a game time decision, thanks to a price per head ankle sprain suffered last weekend against the Cleveland Browns.
On paper, despite their equally impressive records, there is plenty at stake for both Pittsburgh and San Francisco. The Steelers currently sit in first place in the AFC North, despite losing two of their three games to divisional rival the Baltimore Ravens. Essentially, thanks to the Ravens loss, and the Steelers not playing until tonight, the Steelers are the top seed in the division. However, one has to believe, that if Ben Roethlisberger can’t play, the task of scoring on the San Francisco 49ers top ranked defense, may be too tough for Charlie Batch and the Steelers to overcome.
On the other hand, this game is equally important to the San Francisco 49ers. Despite clinching the NFC West division in week 12, the 49ers are seen as a mediocre team at best, by many of their critics. The main point of contention is that the 49ers similar to the Denver Broncos have been as much a beneficiary of an easy schedule as they have evolved into a good football team. As we noted earlier, the 49ers are carried by their top ranked defense. Meanwhile, the team’s offense has been sporadic at best, but still found the way to pull out victories this season. Running back Frank Gore has been a story all season, as he went from a bookie software must have on the fantasy draft board, to a player you couldn’t get rid of soon enough.
As well, Alex Smith hasn’t really done much this season. The former 2005 first overall pick, who has survived 10 different coaching regimes, hasn’t thrown for over 250 yards in any game this season. Meaning to say, if the 49ers can defeat the Steelers rather convincingly this evening, it may go a long way, in showing that the 49ers are for real this NFL season. If not, the 49ers will continue to have the reputation of a fringe team. That is at least until; the team makes it to the Super Bowl.
On paper, despite their equally impressive records, there is plenty at stake for both Pittsburgh and San Francisco. The Steelers currently sit in first place in the AFC North, despite losing two of their three games to divisional rival the Baltimore Ravens. Essentially, thanks to the Ravens loss, and the Steelers not playing until tonight, the Steelers are the top seed in the division. However, one has to believe, that if Ben Roethlisberger can’t play, the task of scoring on the San Francisco 49ers top ranked defense, may be too tough for Charlie Batch and the Steelers to overcome.
On the other hand, this game is equally important to the San Francisco 49ers. Despite clinching the NFC West division in week 12, the 49ers are seen as a mediocre team at best, by many of their critics. The main point of contention is that the 49ers similar to the Denver Broncos have been as much a beneficiary of an easy schedule as they have evolved into a good football team. As we noted earlier, the 49ers are carried by their top ranked defense. Meanwhile, the team’s offense has been sporadic at best, but still found the way to pull out victories this season. Running back Frank Gore has been a story all season, as he went from a bookie software must have on the fantasy draft board, to a player you couldn’t get rid of soon enough.
As well, Alex Smith hasn’t really done much this season. The former 2005 first overall pick, who has survived 10 different coaching regimes, hasn’t thrown for over 250 yards in any game this season. Meaning to say, if the 49ers can defeat the Steelers rather convincingly this evening, it may go a long way, in showing that the 49ers are for real this NFL season. If not, the 49ers will continue to have the reputation of a fringe team. That is at least until; the team makes it to the Super Bowl.
Monday, December 12, 2011
Is This The Worst Monday Night Game In The History Of The NFL?
Despite quite possibly being one of the worst Monday Night Football games in the history of the NFL betting lines league, things couldn’t be more important when the St. Louis Rams travel to Seattle to take on the Seahawks. Currently sitting in 10th place in the NFC, the Seahawks need to win out the rest of the season, and pray the four teams ahead of them lose at least two more games, in order to qualify for the playoffs in back to back years. As price per head gamblers, we wouldn’t take those odds. Here is a preview of the NFC West matchup featuring the Rams and Seahawks.
This is the first of two meetings this season for the St. Louis Rams and Seattle Seahawks. As you may recall, the Seahawks won the last time these two NFC West powerhouses battled it out for the divisional title, and qualified for the playoffs. Since that time, the Seahawks have remained the better of the two teams, as they currently sit at five and seven on the season, while the Rams are two and 10. Theoretically, this game has upset written all over it for a few reasons.
Firstly, the Seattle Seahawks are 10-point favorite over the St. Louis Rams. We don’t care who the quarterback is, there is no way, that any bookie software agent truly believes that the Seattle Seahawks can cover a 10-point spread. However, having that in mind, the Seahawks have pulled off a few shocking victories this season, including wins over Super Bowl favorite the Baltimore Ravens, and preseason favorite the Philadelphia Eagles. The Seahawks have dominated the rivalry with the Rams, winning 12 of 13 including the last six at home.
Secondly, the Rams have been one of those teams that despite their awful win loss record, you can never truly count out in a game. Remember, one of their two victories this season, came against the New Orleans Saints, when they embarrassed them 24 to seven. With a healthy Brandon Lloyd and Stephen Jackson, AJ Feely or Sam Bradford, have two attractive offensive options.
On the other side of things, if the Seahawks do plan on making it to the NFL playoffs, they will have to continue riding their horse, Marshawn Lynch. The former Buffalo Bills, high bookie software draft pick, has rushed for 591 yards in the last four games. During that same span, the Seahawks have gone three and one. Given how porous the Rams defense has been this season, Lynch may be able to rush for over 100 yards for a fifth consecutive game. If he is able to do so, fans should back the Seahawks.
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