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10/23/2007 8:44:02 PM
NFL Wagering Opinion: The Furious Seven, Week 8
By Tim Furious
1. New England (7-0 SU, 7-0 ATS)
When the Patriots launched back-to-back Randy bombs into double coverage that both scored for touchdowns, everyone I was watching the game with burst out laughing. That was followed by a ream of “are you serious?” questions punctuated by a stern “wow” that hushed the room in to silence. New England is the best bet going in the NFL and is surely rewarding everyone who assumed the Brady-Moss connection was going to set the league on fire.
Next game: Washington vs. New England (-16.5)
2. Indianapolis Colts (6-0 SU, 4-2 ATS)
Even if Garrard played, there was no way the Colts were losing that game in prime time. The Colts are simply seizing control of every single game by efficiently running the ball and throwing the ball. This team is fearless on third down and faces a lowly Carolina team as road favorites before clashing with New England in Week 9.
Next game: Indianapolis (-6) vs. Carolina
3. Dallas Cowboys (6-1 SU, 5-2 ATS)
Just when Minnesota thought it could stage a huge upset, the Cowboys blocked a field goal and returned it to for a touchdown. Marion Barber III is still making everyone across the nation wonder why he is not the starting back yet, and the Cowboys instilled some faith their betting investors lost after going 1-3 ATS in the past three games.
Next game: BYE WEEK
4. Green Bay Packers (5-1 SU, 4-1-1 ATS)
Green Bay rolls in to Mile High to face a team that staged a huge upset over Pittsburgh. Green Bay had a bye week to rest and figure out how to kick-start their league-worst rushing attack. But regardless, the Packers have rewarded their betting faithful thus far by going 4-1-1 ATS.
Next game: Green Bay vs. Denver (-3)
5. New York Giants (5-2 SU, 5-2 ATS)
Think of the Giants as a poor man’s New England (a very poor man’s New England). They have gone undefeated against opponents and the spread in their last five games. Eli Manning has shown (gasp!) consistency, and they have five scoring threats. And their defense isn’t half bad.
They get to beat up on the second-stringers of the Dolphins this weekend, meaning their opponents through six weeks have a combined record of 10-29. Keep these Giants in perspective.
Next game: NYG (-9.5) vs. Miami
6. Pittsburgh Steelers (4-2 SU, 4-2 ATS)
The Steelers have suffered two bewildering losses that is leaving the betting community frazzled. If Mike Tomlin was trying to catch Denver off guard by throwing against the league’s worst rushing defense, it didn’t work. Denver upset Pittsburgh on a last second field-goal despite Hines Ward’s return to action. The Steelers have to stop playing tricks and refocus as they travel to Paul Brown Stadium to take on their most heated division rival.
Next game: Pittsburgh (-1) vs. Cincinnati
7. San Diego Chargers (3-3 SU, 3-3 ATS)
The Chargers make another appearance in the Furious Seven after stepping aside for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who lost to Detroit. San Diego made the biggest splash at the trade deadline, reeling in former Miami Dolphin Chris Chambers. The team was just hitting its stride before forest fires put the entire West Coast on high alert.
It will be interesting to see if the Chargers can rebound from the hectic change of pace the relocation to Arizona, or if they will be treated like the New Orleans Saints of 2005 were. Either way, this team is on the cusp of a resurgence and needs to stay focused on football if it hopes to fend off the surprising Chiefs.
Next game: Houston vs. San Diego (-11)
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