Rating: 2 Units

- Ravens return to the site of their Super Bowl win over the Niners, which marks the 2nd time in 15 days that both teams from SuperBowl XLVII have played here. Eleven straight home wins for the Saints, before the past 2 weeks, so now 11-of-13, with lossess to the Niners & Bengals. Baltimore lost its last road game by 21½ points ATS, and the home team is 19-7-1 ATS in Raven games. Saints did a job over the Packers, under the lights (44-23), so the 2 game losing streak ends tonight.

Rating: 2 Units

THe Giants are 4-19 ATS in a home underdog role. The Cowboys come in rested following a bye, ready to roll out DeMarco Murray, who rushed for 128 yards in the Cowboys' 31-21 victory against the Giants in Week 7. Just two weeks ago, Seattle gashed the Giants for 350 rushing yards so Murray should be in line to pad his already considerable rushing-leading yardage.

Rating: 2 Units

Just 2 wins in their last 7 games for the Bears. However, in last week's win over Minnesota, they were impressive, by nearly doubling the Vikings yardage, 468-243. Before that one, they had a 17-29 points per game deficit at home and allowing 50+ points in previous 2 games, which hadn't happened since the Rochester Jeffersons in 1923. Bucs in off rare win, but the visitor is 9-1 ATS in Tampa games while the Bears are 1-12 ATS 2nd of 2 home games.

Rating: 2 Units

Just when it appeared as if the Bengals were sinking, after home loss to Cleveland, with 3 picks from Dalton, they were resurrected. He had 3 touchdowns and 0 interceptions in 27-10 upset of the Saints, in the Superdome. They also had 152 rushing yards from Hill versus New Orleans. But the Texans flexed their muscles in rout of the Browns, holding Cleveland scoreless over the final 38:58. The favorite is now 7-2 ATS in Houston games, and the Texans are holding at 145 rushing yards per game. With 3 division games on deck, this is a must win for the Texans

Rating: 2 Units

This game is the Falcons' first true home game since Oct 12th (27-13 loss to the Bears). Atlanta, comes in 4-6, and the 31st-ranked defense but is tied for the NFC South with the sliding Saints, via a pair of wins over Tampa & Carolina. Browns' 3-game run was snapped in 213-76 rushing yard deficit loss to Houston, with Hoyer just 20-of-50. Still just ½ back of Cincinnati. If Hoyer is taken out, note Manziel's last college game was played here versus Duke, a 52-48 win, when he passed & ran for 455 yards and 5 touchdowns. Falcons are 2-10 ATS off 2 straight wins.

Rating: 4 Unit NFL Game of the Week

This is one that the Colts just do not let get away, with 37-3, 30-10, & 44-17 wins, in their last 3 games with the Jaguars. You know they are extra focused following last week's annihilating loss to the Pats, in this building. A 244-19 rushing yard deficit in that one, as well. Despite last week, Indy is on a 30-17-2 ATS run, and has topped 32 points in 5 of its last 8 games. The Jags, of course, will be bent on revenge for earlier 44-17 pasting,but have topped 17 points in just 2 of their last 12 games. To cap it off, Pagano is 12-1 ATS off a loss.

Rating: 2 Units

The Patriots have been underdogs three times this season and have won all three in convincing fashion defeating the Bengals by 26 points, Bills by 15 and Broncos by 22. Under Bill Belichick, the Patriots have covered 66 percent of the time as underdogs going 42-21 ATS. The Patriots also are 5-2 ATS when playing on the road following a bye under Belichick.

Rating: 2 Units

Rogers had 6 touchdown passes in 55-14 blowoutwin over the Bears, all in the first half, tying an NFL record for most TD throws in a half. Rogers now has 25 touchdowns with 3 interceptions for the season. Foles is out and has been replaced by Mark Sanchez, who was a solid 15-of-22 with 2 touchdowns and 2 interceptions versus the Texans (190 rushing yards from McCoy). Eagles have averaged 30.3 points per game in their last 17 games, but are allowing 26.5 points per game in 6-of their last 7. Packers are 15-2 ATS as November home favortes versus a non-division opponent.

Rating: 2 Units

The Cardinals comme into this one having their best start since they were the Chicago Cards in 1948. They are not only 8-1 to begin the season, but are 14-3, including the end of last season. They are also a money making 14-3-1 ATS, while averaging 26.6 points per game. Palmer's season is over, but Arizona answered with 3 touchdowns in less than a 4-minute span, for a 31-14 win over the Rams. The Lions welcomed Calvin Johnson back (7 catches for 113 yards in latest last 0:29 win: yet another Stafford winning throw). The Cardinals are 7-0 ATS at home versus the Lions. Make it 8-0!

Rating: 2 Units

Attrition is taking its toll on the Chargers, whose brilliant 5-1 SU & ATS start now stands at 5-4 SU & ATS. Minus 52½ points ATS in those 4, allowing 30.75 points per game. The Raiders have 15 straight losses, and seem to get worse by the week, scoring more than 14 points just twice so far. However, Oakland has 4 covers, including 7 and 8½ point payoffs versus the Pats & Seahawks. They have the worst run and total offense numbers, but they are 8-3 ATS versus San Diego, 7-1 ATS as a division road dog, and 14-2 ATS as a November road dog off 2 straight losses.

Rating: 4 Unit NFL Game of the Week

The Saints haven't lost two in a row at home since 2009 after losing in overtime to the 49ers in the Superdome this past Sunday, snapping a 10-game home win streak. New Orleans is 19-2-1 ATS under Sean Payton at home. The Bengals haven't been the same since coming out of their bye in Week 5. They are 2-4 SU, 1-4-1 ATS since then. Three of those four losses have been by three touchdowns or more.Drew Brees has a 37-to-8 touchdown-to interception ratio at home since the start of last year. Mark Ingram has rushed for 392 yards in the last four games while tight end Jimmy Graham has hauled in 22 passes and scored four touchdowns in the last three games since recovering from a shoulder injury. The Saints have covered 80 percent as home favorites during the past 31 instances.

Rating: 2 Units

The Bills have to be the worst red-zone team in the NFL, constantly failing deep in opponent territory. They led Kansas City 13-3 in 4th, before losing 17-13, despite a 364-278 yard edge. The Bills have scored more than 17 points in only 2 of  their last 7 games and now 2 in back of the Pats. The Dolphins came from a nice 10/1 turnover edge in their previous 3 games where they went 3-0 SU and ATS to a 1/2 turnover deficit in a 4 point loss to the Lions in the final 0:27. In this one they are back home where they covered their last home game by 35 points, in 37-0 drugging of the Chargers. In addition, Miami ranks 3rd best in the NFL on defense, while the Bills rank 24th on offense. Edge to the Dolphins

Rating: 2 Units

Rogers had just 1 interception in his first 7 games, but suffered 2, along with 3 sacks in the 44-23 loss to the Saints, which snapped a 4-game Packer winning streak. Green Bay is still +38 points ATS in their last 58 games, and has a 37-17 points per game edge in Lambeau. Both teams are in off bye week, and Bears have a 78-37 point deficit in their last 2 games, losing 51-23 at New England. Chicago is 1-7 ATS in this series, and 1-6 ATS in division play. Packers are 8-0 off a bye.

Rating: 4 Unit NFL Game of the Week

Arizona comes in to this one with another 4-game run, both SU & ATS. The cards are currently on runs of 14-3 SU (2 of those 3 loses by a mere 4 & 3 pints) & 13-3-1 ATS. They're averaging 25.9 points per game in their last 17 games, with Palmer a solid 11 touchdown passes with only 2 interceptions on the season. This is the third straight road game for the Rams, who are 4-4 ATS, but who have allowed 34, 34, 34, 31, & 34 points in their 5 losses, and have yet to put back-to-back covers. Arizona is 7-1 ATS in division play, versus a team below .500 off a SU win. Arizona's 3rd-ranked defense should handle the Rams easily.

Rating: 2 Units

Despite the blowout loss last week versus New England, the fact is that the Broncos are still averaging 33.1 points per game in their last 38 games, and are on a 25-14 ATS run. Manning set yet another NFL record last week, with at least 2 touchdown passes in 14 consecutive games. Last week Manning had2 touchdowns and 2 picks but has 24 touchdowns with only 5 interceptions for the year. Fourteen straight losses for Oakland, although they do have a 4-4 ATS mark, covering both double diget undog roles (by 7 & 8½ points). But Denver is a 7-1 ATS play on the road versusa team under .250 and are 7-0 ATS in the 2nd of 2 road games.

Rating: 2 Units

The Titans come into this one at -66½ points ATS in their last 9 games, &and that includes a 212-36 yard deficit in their last game where they loss 30-16 at home to the Texans. The Tennessee offense has topped 17 points just once in its last 7 games. The Ravens, are coming off losing a pair of division road games, both as 1½ point favorites. That puts the home team at 18-7-1 ATS in Baltimore games. The Ravens have a 27-12 ponts per game edge as the home team so far. The Titans covered their last road game by 4 points, but they won't repeat that here.

Rating: 2 Units

New York comes into this one on an 8-game losing streak. A minus 15-TO standing for the year. Vick last week was a decent 21-of-28 with 1 touchdown and no interceptions. Rothlisberger comes in with an NFL-record 12 touchdown passes in his past 2 games with 862 passing yards and Pittsburgh has scored 41.3 points per game in their last 3 games.

Rating: 2 Units

Niners continue to struggle. THey were +117 points ATS through 17 games, but have gone -15, -12, 0, -1, +11, -18½, & -13 points ATS since. In off Kaepernick fumble at the Ram goal in the final 0:02, so are on a 2-4 SU run, as well as a 1-5-1 ATS. Colin was sacked 8 times in loss to St Louis, and the Niners have run for just 89, 62, & 80 yards in their last 3 games. Brees has hit 51-of-66 the past 2 weeks, including that 44-23 home rout of the Packers.

Rating: 2 Units

Word was that Brady was getting a bit long in the tooth but he has just about put that notion to rest as he is coming off perhaps one of his best games going 30-of-35 for 354 yards with 5 touchdowns and 0 interceptions. He now has 12 touchdown with 0 interceptions in his past 3 games and has 18 touchdowns with 2 interceptions for the season. Last week his offense had 32 first downs and 487 yards while scoring 51 points versus the Bears.  No reason this doesn't go to final whistle.

Rating: 2 Units

Clevenad has covered their last 3 home games by 19½, 23½, and 3 points. The Bucs are in off a 332-225 yard deficit hosting Minnesota. They rank 32nd and last on defense. Brown QB Hoyer came from 16-of-41 effort to 19-of-28, and he has 8 touchdowns with 2 interceptions for the year. Tampa Bay has been outgained in every game and have a minus-90 point differential. Cleveland is a gritty club. Mike Pettine seems to know how to get the best out of his team.

Rating: 2 Units

The Cowboys' defense has been playing well above their talent level. The Cardinals have the offense to expose that. The Cowboys are 7-20 as a home favorite. Dallas has a short preparation week. The Cardinals are 10-4-1 ATS in their last 15 road games. They've also beaten Dallas during their past three meetings.

Rating: 2 Units

Dalton has just 6 touchdowns with 4 interceptions for the season, but finally he is going to have a chance to play a bit looser, and put it to a team such as Jacksonville. Cincinnati clings to a ½ game edge over the Ravens and Steelers. Jacksonville had another 2 Bortles interceptions in their loss to Miami. He now had 6 touchdowns with a whopping 12 interceptions for the year, and Jacksonville ranks 27th or worse in 7-of-8 major stat columns. Jaguar HC Bradley is 3-13 ATS vs non-division opposition and Cincinnati is 12-0-1 SU, 12-1 ATS in their last 13 home games.

Rating: 4 Unit NFL Game of the Week

The Chargers come into this one off 2 straight losses, after a 5-game SU run (4-1 ATS). However, they are +52½ points ATS in their last 7 games, with Rivers throwing for 20 touchdowns with only 5 interceptions for the season. The Dolphins come in on a 2-game run, for the first time all year. But those two wins have come versus the fast falling Bears and horrible Jacksonville. The Chargers are 7-1 ATS on the road, off a DD SU loss.

Rating: 2 Units

Indy has been simply spectacular winning their last 6 in a row. Last week they had their first shutout win in 11 years. They now have 8 takeaways and 16 sacks in their last 4 games, while holding Cincinnati to 135 yards and only 8 first downs. There is more to this team than Luck and that potent offense. They've had 31, 26, 27, & 27 first downs the past 4 weeks, and Andrew now has 19 touchdowns with 7 interceptions and 2,331 yards. The Steelers defense has gone soft, not nearly the dominant unit it once was. Troy Polamalu is past his prime and Ike Taylor, the Steelers' top cornerback, is out

Rating: 2 Units

The Cardinals really are 5-1 and leading the toughest division in football despite multiple injuries on defense, although Calais Campbell could return from his knee injury. If you go back into last season you'll find the Cardinals 12-3 in their last 15 games. The Eagles were idle last week but don't expect to have Darren Sproles back yet. Nick Foles has been much worse on the road this season completing just 52.5 percent of his throws with a 1-to-3 touchdown-to-interception ratio. Philadelphia has been outgained on the season

Rating: 2 Units

Last week the Bengals got embarassed 27-0 at Indinapolis, and were on the short end of 27-8 first down, 171-32 rushing yard and 335-103 passing yard differentials. So, from 29 firstdowns to 8, and from 513 yards to 135. Dalton sacked 3 times, after only suffering 2 in Cincinnati's first 6 games. That one moved host edge in Bengal games to 19-5-1 ATS.  Cincinnati is also 7-1 ATS as division host off scoring less than 10 points versus an opponent who is off a SU/ATS win

Rating: 2 Units

Things did not look good for the Chiefs early in the season as they started 0-2 with a 50-27 point deficit. But things have changed as they are on a 5-0 SU/ATS run (+68 points versus the number). In their last game they snapped the Chargers' 5-game winning streak. QB Smith now has 9 touchdowns with 4 intereptions and RB Charles is coming off a solid 95 rushing yard effort. The Rams come into this one off beating Seattle, 28-26. The Rams however are in a Seahawk/Niner sandwich.

Rating: 3 Unit NFL Play of the Day

Carolina averaged 34 points per game 2 games prior to last week's 38-17 blowout at GreenBay (38-3 in 4th). But still a game up on New Orleans. Shock has set in for Seattle, with losing 2 straight, although they nearly came all the way back from a 21-3 deficit versus the Rams. In that game Wilson became the 1st QB in NFL history with a 300-yard passing and 100-yard rushing game. Seattle HC Carroll is 7-1 ATS off 2 straight losses, and the Seahawks are 9-0 ATS as favorites off a pair of SU losses.

Rating: 2 Units

Atlanta was 4-12 last year and are not better this

season. The Falcons are 1-11 SU, 3-9 ATS in their past 12 matchups outside of Georgia Dome. Atlanta has lost it's last five away games by double digits. The Falcons are averaging 16.2 points in four road defeats this season. Favorites have covered six of the past seven times in London. The Lions have held five of their seven opponents to 17 points or less. Detroit ranks No. 2 in fewest points, total yards and rushing yards.

Rating: 2 Units

San Francisco is a good team to grab points with when not facing division rival Seattle. San Francisco has covered 11 of its last 13 road games and are 4-0 ATS as a regular season road underdog not counting its last two games at Seattle. Denver has lost and failed to cover in eight of its last 10 games versus NFC West teams and could be without injured linebacker Danny Trevathon.

Rating: 2 Units

The Cowboys are on a current 5-0 run (4-1 ATS), with Tony Romo throwing 11 touchdowns and only 2 interceptions in this streak. Last week Murray had 115 rushing yards (785 for the year), becoming the first rusher since Jim Brown to reach 100 rushing yards in the first 6 games of the season. Last week the Cowboys had a 23-9 first down and 401-206 yard edges at Seattle. The Giants, on the other hand, are in off 27-0 blowout loss at Philly, while Eli was sacked 6 times, and WR Cruz was lost for the year.

Rating: 3 Unit NLF Play of the Week

Five straight wins for Chargers, with a 147-73 point edge. They trailed Oakland, 28-21, in 4th, before 31-28 win. Rivers had 3 touchdowns with 0 interceptions and now has 15 touchdown with only 2 interceptions for the year. He has 5 straight games with a 120 passing rating. Kansas City has a nice 92-51 point edge of its own in their last 3 contests and took San Diego into overtmie here last year.

Rating: 2 Units

Three straight wins for Green Bay, with Rodgers throwing for the winning touchdown in final 0:03 at Miami. Rogers comes in a stellar 15 touchdown with only 1 interceptions for the year. The Panthers come in off a 37-37 OT tie at Cincinnati and are a game up on the Saints, with Seattle, N'awlins, Philly on deck. The Panthers are 11-3 ATS off allowing 35+ points while the Packers have just one home cover since Oct 20th, of last year, and they rank last in the NFL in rushing defense.

Rating: 2 Units

The Ravens have followed up their 2 losses this year, with 20 and 31 point SU wins (17½, 27½ point covers). Last week they scored in 6 straight possessions to start their 48-17 rout of the Bucs. Flacco threw for 5 touchdowns and 0 interceptions in that game and he now has 12 interceptions with only 3 interceptions for the year. Baltimore comes home now and have covered its last 2 home games by 17½ and 24½ points. The Falcons went from 93 points in their first 2 home games to 13 in loss to Chicago. They have a 98-61 point deficit in their last 3 games (-39 pts ATS).

Rating: 2 Units

The Bengals missed a winning 37-yard field goal in overtime, but it wouldn't have effected the spread situation. QB Andy Dalton threw 2 touchdowns along with 2 interceptinos last week and now has just 6 touchdowns with 3 interceptions for the season. The Colts nearly let an early 24-0 lead over Texans get away, before the 33-28 final. Luck has 4 straight 300 passing yard games and has 17 touchdowns with 7 interceptions for the season. Indy is 10-2 ATS at home versus .650+ opponents and the Colts have a 138-75 point edge in their last 4 games. The home team is 18-5 ATS in Cincinnati games

Rating: 2 Units

After a tough start the Pats regained their normal spot atop AFC East, with 80-39 point edge over Bengals and Bills (covering by 39½ points). Brady looks to be back to form as he had 4 touchdowns with 0 interceptions versus Buffalo, and has 10 touchdowns with only 2 interceptions for the season. The Jets stayed with Denver last week, missing cover on pick-6 in final 0:15, despite a 138-31 rushing yard deficit. New York is at -58½ point ATS in their last 4 games. NE is 9-1 ATS off 2 SU and ATS wins versus and opponent who is off 2+ SU/ATS losses, and the Jets are 1-7 ATS in division play off 2+ SU/ATS losses. To cap it off the home team is 8-1 ATS in New England games

Rating: 2 Units

Like Washington this past Monday, the Rams are a home dog  I don't like. Young team that is mistake-prone has a bad quarterback situation along with an under-achieving defense with their best player Chris Long out. Arizona's win yesterday put them on top of the AFC West at 4-1. San Francisco comes into this one at 3-2 and already have a divisional loss to the Cardinals. The 49ers need this win or the rest of the season will be a struggle to make the playoffs. A year ago, the Rams were destroyed, 35-11, on this field by San Francisco

Rating: 2 Units

The Eagle offense comes into this one #3 in scoring but they just don't seem to be able to finish their games. Last week the Eagles led the Rams, 34-7, with just 0:05 left in the 3rd, only to hang on by a 34-28 score. the Eagles have posted no less than 5 touchdowns by special teams or its defense in their last 2 games. Giants are smoking hot going 3-0 SU/ATS as QB Eli has 8 touchdowns with only 1 interception. Philadelphis is 4-18 ATS versus winning  division opponents off 2+ SU/ATS wins.

Rating: 2 Units

Arizona is on a 10-2-1 ATS run, as well as 10-3 SU, is at 25.8 points per game in their last 13 games and covered their last home game by 12 points. Redskins come in off a Monday Night game, as well as an Eagle, Giant, Seahawk sandwich. The Redskins have also allowed 82 points in their last 2 games (before Seattle). The Cards are 7-1 ATS as favoites of less than 14 points off a double digit spread loss, while HC Arians is 7-0 ATS off a non-division game.

Rating: 2 Units

Manning now has 12 touchdowns with only 3 interceptions for the season, and is in off a 4 touchdownd, 479 yard performance, in a 41-20 route of Arizona. Peyton at 508 touchdown passes now for his career. Receiver Demaryius Thomas, with a franchise-best 226 receiving yards. The Jets are on and 0-4 slide (31-0 at San Diego), and going with Vick

Rating: 2 Units

QB Bridgewater is expected to start in this game and that is huge as far as the Vikes are concerned, as Ponder was a horrible 0 touchdowns with 2 interceptions in loss to GreenBay (42-0 after 3). The Lions have both Reggie & Calvin hurting as they had just 13 first downs at home versus Buffalo last week and a 14-0 lead ended up in a 17-14 loss, with no Detroit ppints over the final 43:44. The Lions are 0-9 ATS on the road, off an AFC opponent, while the Vikings are 7-1 ATS at home off giving up at least 35 points.

Rating: 3 Unit NFL Play of the Day

sThe home team is owns the win when Cincinnati takes the field, standing at 18-4-1 ATS. This is a Patriot/Colt sandwich for the Bengals, but Cincinnati is not about to be caught. The Panthers lost their last road game by 24½ points, and have a 75-29 point deficit versus the AFC North this year.

Rating: 2 Units

The continued success of the home team in Saint contests is an unbelievable 18-1-1 ATS in their last 20 games. Drew Brees has only 7 touchdowns this year but should get the kinks out versus Bucs who've been outscored 119-72, and are 1-6 SU & ATS their last 7 games.

Rating: 2 Units

Romo has 7 touchdowns with only 1 interception since the Cowboy's first game of the season with are now on a 3-0 SU and ATS run (+19½, +2, +24 points. RB Murray now has 524 yards rushing and leads the league by a wide margin. Texans impressive in early going versus then Washington and always floundering Raiders, but have a 47-40 deficit since, with just 1 offensive touchdown in win at Buffalo. Dallas is 12-2 ATS as October favorites off 2 SU/ATS wins.

Rating: 2 Units

Tennessee opened the season with a 19 point cover, only to follow that with 19½, 19, & 16½ point ATS losses, while compiling a 100-34 point deficit.They are now on a 1-8 ATS slide. The Browns go to the final gun with regularity, losing both games as the clock expired, with their only win coming in the final 0:03. Cleveland is 7-0 ATS versus less than 500 opponents who are off a pair of road games.

Rating: 2 Units

Manuel only 21-of-44 versus Houston, with an interception return killing the Bills. They have only 4 touchdowns over their last 3 games. The Loins have won and covered their last 3 home games by 15, 14½, 9½ points. Calvin is limping, but Stafford still a nice 297 passing yard with 2 touchdowns and no interceptions versus the Jets. Bills are 0-5 ATS as NFC dogs of less than 7 points versus and opponent off a win

Rating: 3 Unit NFL Play of the Day

Jacksonville has lost all 4 games by at least 17 points, and now have a 152-58 point deficit, as well as -58 points ATS. Pittsburgh let one get away last week, after leading Tampa, 27-24 in the 4th, losing in the final 0:07, on a 15-yard pass. The Steelers did cover their last road game by 21 points. Pittsburgh took Carolina, 37-19, in last road trip.

Rating: 2 Units

The home team is a solid 13-4 ATS in Patriot games. In their first game of the year Kansas City had only 15 first downs and 54 rushing yards, however since then they have 51 first downs and 307 rushing yards the past 2 weeks. They covered in Denver and had a 23-point pasting of Miami. The Patriots come into this one still struggling on offense. Last week they had to rely on a late Wilfork interception to avoid a possible SU home loss to Oakland.  So far this season Brady only has 3 touchdowns with 211 passing yards per game. In this one you have a Monday road chalk versus a hot opponent.

Rating: 2 Units

The home team is an amazing 17-1-1 ATS in New Orleans contests. The Saints won by a mere ½ point ATS with dismal 20 points versus Minnesota. They has just 3 touchdowns. QB Brees a respectable 27-of-35 last week with 2 touchdowns and 0 interceptions but scored only 20 points. New Oreans has just a 78-72 pint edge for the season. Dallas is currently a 3 point underdog. That makes Dallas the play here as the underdog is on a 41-16 ATS run in Cowboy games. The Cowboys overcame a 21-0 deficit at St Louis last week, winning 34-31. RB Murray now has 385 rushing yards on the year.

Rating: 2 Units

Last week, at home Atlanta posted an amazing 56-0 lead after 3 quarters, versus Tampa, which ranks as the 2nd largest NFL shutout edge entering the final period. Atlanta had 27 points, 26 first downs and 568 yards in their 1st home game and 56 points, 26 first downs and 488 yards in their second home game. However, this week the Falcons take to the road and Minnesota is 9-0 ATS an underdog of less than 6½ points versus an opponent off a win

Rating: 2 Units

The early season tendencies of the Lions are apparent, covering by 15 points in 35-14 home rout of the Giants, then losing by 14½ points taking to the road versus the Panthers followed by a 9½ point cover while hosting the hated Packers. Detroit has lost and failed to cover in nine of its past 12 road match ups, including losing 24-7 at Carolina after an impressive opening week home victory against the Giants. Only three times since 2012 have the Lions won two in a row.

Rating: 2 Units

The home team is a stellar 15-6 ATS in Buffalo contests. However, Buffalo has had a single offensive touchdowns in each of their last 2 games of which both were at home. Buffalo comes into this one 0-7 ATS off 2 home games.  E.J. Manuel, who is 1-4 in career road starts, been sacked 24 times and committed seven turnovers in these road outings. Opponents already have 26 more first downs than Buffalo.

Rating: 3 Unit NFL Play of the Week

The Packers are catching the Bears off their Monday Night game is a plus, as is the fact that Chicago stands a horrible 2-10 ATS versus a divisional opponent the past 2 year. The Packers won 33-28 here last year, to win their division, while the Bears are 1-6 ATS in the series including 0-4 at home.  HC Trestman is 1-7 ATS at home.

Rating: 2 Units

The Jets came awfully close to the Pack last week, as they hit on an 80-yard Rodgers-to-Nelson touchdown pass in the final 2:08. However, New York has a 358-105 rushing edge for the season and QB Geno was a productive 23-of-28 in his only home game this season. The Bears are coming off a big win that saw them turn a 20-7 deficit in the 4th quarter into a 28-20 win. AB Cutler had 4 touchdowns with 0 interceptions including 2 touchdowns in a 1:21 span of the 4th. However, Chicago comes into this one with 5 key defenders hurting. In addition, Jets HC Ryan is 6-0 ATS at home off a SU loss, versus an opponent off a SU and ATS win and 8-1 ATS as a favorite versus opponents who are off an upset win

Rating: 4 Unit NFL Game of the Week

The last times these two teams met, the potent Broncos lost 43-8 in the Super Bowl. But, so far this season the Broncos nave no covers even though they are 2 SU.  Manning is having a decent year with 6 touchdowns and no interceptions, but has only 269 and 242 passing yards in the first two games. The Broncos are 30-5 SU their L35 games and 21-12 ATS. However, Seattle is off an embarrassing showing last week where they ran just 38 plays and had only 14 first downs. The Seahawks come into this one on a perfect 9-0 ATS run versus .600+ opponents,are 9-1 ATS versus non-division opponents looking for revenge, are 7-1 as a home favorite versus the AFC, and are on a 38-13 ATS run. To top off all of this Peyton Manning is just 5-24 SU and 11-18 ATS in his NFL career as a dog of 4 or more points, including 0-16 SU and 2-14 ATS when facing a sub .666 opponent. Just too much for the Broncos to handle

Rating: 2 Units

There are two coaches we want off a loss. The first is Bill Belichick. The second is Jim Harbaugh. San Francisco is 10-3-1 ATS in its next game following a defeat under Harbaugh. The 49ers also have covered in nine of their last 11 road games and have beaten Arizona in nine of the past 10 meetings going 8-2 ATS

Rating: 2 Units

Jacksonville comes into this one with a 75-10 point deficit in its last 6 quarters, since that 17-0 halftime lead it had in the first game of the season versus the Eagles. They had a 449-148 yard and 39:01-20:59 time deficits at Washington along with a 32-8 first down embarrassment. On the season they have a 336-89 rushing yard deficit. Indy HC Pagano is 9-2 ATS in division play and 12-4 ATS versus losing teams

Rating: 2 Units

The Vikings went from a 186-72 rushing yeard edge, to a 150-54 rushing yard deficit with no Peterson. Started with a 31½ point cover in their first game but had a 15 point ATS miss last week. In addition Cassel had 4 picks and was sacked 6 times in loss to the Pats. The Saints have lost in OT and in the last 0:03 thus far, but their defense went from allowing 568 yards, to 324. Plus the New Orleans offense has 56 first downs in their first 2 games. The home team is now on a 16-1-1 ATS run in Saint games and they've scored 30 points in 6-of their last-7 home games.

Rating: 2 Units

This is an AFC North Division clash, but that doesn't erase the fact Baltimore is at least one tier above Cleveland. The Ravens have beaten the Browns in 11 of the past 12 meetings, going 8-4 ATS.

Rating: 2 Units

Luck had a big game versus Denver last week passing for 370 yards on 35-of-53 with 2 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. Indy covered last week and is now on a 24-14-2 ATS run, and is 6-1 ATS at home their last seven. The Eagles needed a half to get rolling and turn a 17-0 deficit at half time, into a 34-17 win over Jacksonville. Eagles QB Foles had 322 passing yards. However the Eagles are 0-5 ATS versus the Colts while Indy is a perfect 7-0 ATS as a Monday Night favorite of more than 2 points.

Rating: 2 Units

The Pack is caught in a Seattle/Detroit sandwich here but that won't matter. Green Bay is going to be out to prove that they are a quality football team after that loss in Seattle last week. Rodgers had only 1 touchdown and 1 interception versus Seattle, so he will be looking for a big improvement this week. New York never trailed in its 19-14 win over Oakland, and Geno was 23-of-28. New York out rushed the hapless Raiders 212-25. That really means nothing though as Green Bay is 9-1 ATS versus .500+ AFC opponents while New York is only 2-8 ATS as greater than 3 1/2 point underdog versus the NFC.

Rating: 3 Unit NFL Play of the Week

The Seahawks demolished the Packers last week 36-16 and it shows that Seattle is hardly sitting its success last week. They had a 207-80 rushing yard edge while Wilson threw for 2 touchdowns with 0 interceptions. Seattle now has a 310-87 point edge in its last 11 games and are 9-1-1 ATS. They are also on a 24-4 SU run and a 38-12 ATS run. Diego in off a Monday Nighter so don't have less rest and the clincher is the visitor is 16-8-1 ATS in Charger games.

Rating: 2 Units

The Vikings are coming off an easy 34-6 win over the Rams where they had good offensive balance. They also had a 186-72 rushing yeard edge, behind Patterson & Peterson who combined for 177 yards. In the game Cassel went 17-of-25 with 2 touchdowns and no interceptions. Minnesota came from allowing 29+ points in 9-of-15 games, to just 6 by St Louis last week and allowed zero touchdowns. But the Patriots always bounce back as they haven't lost back to back games in their L33 regular season contest. Plus they are a perfect 7-0 ATS off a division road game and facing a non-division opponent.

Rating: 2 Units

In Cincinnati games the home team is 15-4-1 ATS. In addition the Bengals are on an 18-8-1 ATS run, and are 6-1 ATS off a SU win as an underdog win versus an opponent who is off a SU win.  Atlanta went 0-6 SU and 2-4 ATS in outdoor games last year.

Rating: 2 Units

The Redskins come into this one with a 272-137 point deficit in their last 9 games, as well as a 5-13 ATS mark. RG3 was 29-of-37 versus Houston, but no TD in 6-pt effort. Wash 0-8 ATS at home versus a less than .500 non-division opponent.

Rating: 2 Units

The Bills were horrid in the preseason but last week had a 192-86 rushing yard edge over Chicago, behind Jackson, Dixon, & Spiller. No Buffalo touchdowns in the final 40:44, but that 17-7 halftime lead was cushion enough for the overtime win. The Dolphins turned 20-10 deficit at the half, into a 33-20 win over the Pats, with a 191-89 rushing yard edge with Moreno running for 134 yards. The home team is 14-5 ATS in Bill contests, and 29-16 ATS in Dolphin games.

Rating: 2 Units

The Steelers must still be reeling from blowing a 27-3 at halftime againts the Browns, before only winning 30-27 in the end. Big Ben had 365 passing yards but only 1 touchdown with 1 interception. In addition the Steelers allowed 183 rushing yard.Ravens come in off tough loss to the Bengals as erased a 15-0 deficit, only to give up the only touchdown of the game in the final 4:58. The home team is a stellar 12-5-1 ATS in Baltimore games and last week Flacco threw for for 345 yards.

Rating: 2 Units

Denver, along with NewEngland, is again a favorite to make it to the Super Bowl. Denver is sportin a much improved defense and has maybe the best offensive line in front of Manning. Last year they averaged a record setting 35 points per game and despite opening against the Colts, Chiefs, and Seahawks, I expect more of the same. The home team is a solid 7-1 ATS in Indy contests, and Denver is 8-0 ATS as non-division home favorite of less than 17½ points

Rating: 2 Units

Manziel isn't expected to start in this one as Hoyer must first lose the job.  The issue is that Hoyer hasn't had any extended playing time in his career, as a torn ACL destroyed last year after just 3 weeks. In addition their WR Gordon has been suspended for the season. The Steelers were without Roethlisberger for the first 4 games last year and the Steeler went 0-4 SU and ATS. When he game back they finished on an 8-4 run as he threw for 28 touchdown and 4,261 yards. With that run they just barely missed the playoffs. Pittsburgh is on a 7-1 ATS run where they have outscored their opponents by 60 points. Cleveland is 1-6 ATS, allowing 29.9 points per game in its last 7 contests.

Rating: 2 Units

Chip Kelly has made an immediate impact on the Eagles take them from a 4-12 year, to a 10-7 year and a playoff appearance. The Eagles have a well balanced offense, with a league-leading 155 rushing yards per game (RB McCoy had an NFL-best 1,607 yards. QB Foles has been surprising as he posted an unbelievable 27 TD's with only 2 INTs since he became the starter. Although the Eagles lost Jackson they are still loaded with talent. They have averaged 31.1 points per game in their last 9 games. Jacksonville snapped a 13 game losing streak while going 4-4 SU after that. Eagles currently just have too much firepower

Rating: 2 Units

The Saints swept Atlanta last season. Beating the Bears at Solider Field and the Eagles in cold weather in the playoffs is strong evidence the Saints can win on the road. It takes a physical team to beat the Saints. That's not the Falcons. They can't beat up the Saints, nor can they outscored them in a shootout.

Rating: 2 Units

The defending champion Seahawks seem to be just getting started, behind the most intimating defense in recent years, ranking 1st in total, passing, and scoring. They did lose some linemen, but reloaded, and they are young. QB Wilson is a model of efficiency, while Lynch keeps defenses honest with the running game. They crushed Denver 43-8 in the SuperBowl. Seattle is on a 23-4 SU run, and 37-12 ATS their L49 game and own a 274-71 point edge in their last 10 games. Packers will challenge, with the return of Rodgers who had 39 TDs and 4,295 PYs in '12. However the Green Bay defense ranked 24th LY.  In addition the defending Super Bowl champs are on a 9-2-2 run the L13 years on opening day!