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Redskins' Smoot questionable with sore ribs

Redskins' Smoot questionable with sore ribs

Redskins' Smoot questionable with sore ribs
September 19, 2009


ASHBURN, Va. (AP) -Redskins cornerback Fred Smoot has been downgraded to questionable for Washington's game against the St. Louis Rams

Smoot first appeared on the injury report Friday as probable with a rib injury. The Redskins haven't said how the injury occurred.

Smoot is Washington's third cornerback, used primarily in nickel packages with starters DeAngelo Hall and Carlos Rogers.

If Smoot can't play on Sunday, second-year player Justin Tryon will likely see more playing time.



Giants' Canty to miss Dallas game
September 18, 2009


EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -New York Giants defensive tackle Chris Canty will be on the sidelines when he returns to Dallas this weekend.

Giants coach Tom Coughlin said Friday that Canty missed practice again with a calf injury and has been ruled out for Sunday night's game against the Cowboys.

Canty, who left Dallas to sign with New York as a free agent, got hurt in practice Wednesday.

Coughlin also said starting safety Kenny Phillips (knee) and cornerback Kevin Dockery (hamstring) sat out Friday's practice. Phillips had returned on a limited basis Thursday after sitting out, while Dockery had been practicing on a limited basis.

Linebacker Michael Boley (hip), who had been limited in practice this week, participated fully on Friday and was listed as probable for Sunday.
 

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Where the action is: Sunday's NFL line report

Where the action is: Sunday's NFL line report

Where the action is: Sunday's NFL line report
By BETED.COM

Randy Scott is the sportsbook manager for betED.com.

Oakland Raiders at Kansas City Chiefs (-3, 38.5)

Opening Line: -3, 39.5

Where the early action is: 51 percent - Chiefs

Comments: Matt Cassel will play which is why the Chiefs are 3-point faves; otherwise this game would be a pick. This is a hard one to read, we give the Raiders very good odds to cover and also give them moderate odds to win the game outright. Raiders are a live dog in KC this week.

Houston Texans at Tennessee Titans (-7, 41)

Opening Line: -7, 40.5

Where the early action is: 96 percent - Titans

Comments: No one is backing the Texans. They looked horrible last week at home vs. the Jets. This is a divisional rivalry match up; normally the Titans would be bigger favorites going up against a team like this at home. We make the Titans huge favorites to win outright and moderate favorites to cover the -7

New England Patriots at New York Jets (+4, 45.5)

Opening Line: -5, 47

Where the early action is: 71 percent - Patriots

Comments: The game everyone is talking about. Jets looked great on the road last week in Houston, especially the defense. But then again Houston could be that bad. The line dropped because of all the Jets' talk about this being their game of the year. But our players are sticking with what they know; Patriots -4 against a rookie QB. We don?t think anyone really knows what?s going to happen in this one. If this game does open up, you can bet it will be in the Patriots favor, otherwise look for a great, close battle. This is one of our most popular games this weekend; we expect very high volume with balanced action.

Cincinnati Bengals at Green Bay Packers (-9.5, 42)

Opening Line: -9, 41

Wise Action: Under 43

Where the early action is: 79 percent - Packers

Comments: The Bengals should be 1-0 and full of confidence going into Green Bay, but we all know why they aren?t. Green Bay probably has the best defense in the league, which explains the wise under action. No question it will take an NFL miracle for the Bengals to pull off the upset and to cover will take some scoring ? seems like a far reach in this one. Packers and under hook-ups will sting us a bit.

Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions (+10, 45.5)

Opening Line: -10, 46.5

Wise Action: Under 47

Where the early action is: 92 percent - Vikings

Comments: All Vikings all over again. Just like last week the bettors are jumping back on their winning ticket. This is an automatic bet for NFL bettors; bet on the Vikings and bet against the Lions all in one. The only thing the book has going for them is the double-digit home dog scenario. We need the Lions to put up a fight and try to keep the scoring to a minimum just to have a chance to cover ? looks like that?s what the wise action under also suggests.

New Orleans Saints at Philadelphia Eagles (+1, 46)

Opening Line: -1, 47

Where the early action is: 88 percent - Saints

Comments: Yeah the Saints can score ? no question about that, but can Philly keep up with them without McNabb? The line opened Philly as the favorite and once it was clear McNabb was out the line flipped. But really, this is a pick?em game, if McNabb was playing the Eagles would be 3-point faves and the total would be 50 or higher.

Carolina Panthers at Atlanta Falcons (-6.5, 42.5)

Opening Line: -6.5, 43

Where the early action is: 54 percent - Panthers

Comments: Panther getting the slight edge in early action which is a bit of a surprise for us, especially since the spread is under a TD. Two teams going in opposite directions here, it?s almost a must-produce game for the Panthers QB Jake Delhomme. He?s supposed to be better than his last game. Maybe this will be Carolina?s bounce back game, if not look for Atlanta to easily cover.

St. Louis Rams at Washington Redskins (-10, 37)

Opening Line: -10, 36.5

Where the early action is: 97 percent - Rams

Comments: Not much action on this game, don?t let the 97 percent fool you into thinking the world loves Rams ? we wish. It?s just a case of taking the double-digits. We expect to see more action on the Skins closer to games time. I doubt I?ll even watch this one.

Arizona Cardinals at Jacksonville Jaguars (-3, 43)

Opening Line: -3, 43

Where the early action is: 92 percent - Jaguars

Comments: The Cardinals played poor all preseason and in Week 1 at home, but we don?t think it will stay like that for long. This is the game we give the Cards a very good shot at winning outright.

Seattle Seahawks at San Francisco 49ers (-1.5, 39.5)

Opening Line: -1.5, 39.5

Wise Action: Under 41

Where the early action is: 78 percent - Seahawks

Comments: Pretty big percentage backing the road team in this matchup, which is a surprise to us because the home team is only giving 1.5 points. We give the 49ers great odds to win this one at home, better odds than the line would suggest. There has been some wise plays on the under.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Buffalo Bills (-4.5, 42)

Opening Line: -4.5, 42

Where the early action is: 73 percent - Bills

Comments: Fading the Buccaneers will become more and more popular as the season goes on, and in this matchup, we agree. The Bills are heartbroken after giving the win to the Patriots last week and are looking to vent this week. Buffalo couldn?t ask for a better team to come to Buffalo. We give the Bill huge odds to win and cover the spread. Look for that line to move up.

Cleveland Browns at Denver Broncos (-3, 39)

Opening Line: -3, 39.5

Wise Action: Under 39.5

Where the early action is: 74 percent - Broncos

Comments: Denver should feed off of the luck they had last week. The Browns will have a tough game at Mile High ? we think this line should be around -4. We?ll be looking to move up closer to game time. We give the Browns almost no chance to win this one. The Browns lack of scoring is causing a bit of wise action on the under.

Baltimore Ravens at San Diego Chargers (-3, 40)

Opening Line: -3.5, 41.5

Wise Action: Under 42

Where the early action is: 98 percent - Ravens

Comments: Wise action back on a Ravens game under, even after losing a Ravens under bet last week. The Chargers offense didn?t look great last week either so we have to agree with that play. No LaDainian Tomlinson could be a factor, but we don?t think it will be much of one. Lots of action on this game and yes, 98 percent means the world is backing the Ravens here. We give the Chargers big odds to win this one outright and to us, a win in this game means the spread will likely be covered too.

Pittsburgh Steelers at Chicago Bears (+3, 37.5)

Opening Line: -3, 37.5

Where the early action is: 52 percent - Bears

Comments: Surprising to us we aren?t super heavy on the Steelers yet, balances action so far. We give the Bears only coin-toss odds to stay within three in this game and even less odds to win out right. Teasers ? on either side could end up hurting us in this one.

New York Giants at Dallas Cowboys (-3, 44.5)

Opening Line: -2.5, 44

Where the early action is: 53 percent - Cowboys

Comments: Even action thus far in this one. Besides playing the Giants, the Cowboys will also be up against high expectations playing first game in their new monster stadium. Jerry Jones expects his team to play at the same level as his new state-of-the-art stadium. We think that?s hilarious and is cause for a let down performance. We give the Giants moderate odds to win this one, but the Cowboys will remain the favorite.
 

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NFL Week 2 weather report

NFL Week 2 weather report

NFL Week 2 weather report


Houston Texans at Tennessee Titans (-6.5, 41)

There is just a 40 percent chance of rain but with extremely-high humidity levels expected, showers would be welcome. The sticky heat will top out in the high 70s, but the teams also will have to contend with a 10 mph wind. This game figures to feature plenty of running and defense, and if rain is falling at kickoff, the under becomes a much stronger play.

Seattle Seahawks at San Francisco 49ers (-1, 39.5)

There is an 11 mph wind expected for this game, giving the 49ers an ample excuse to keep the ball out of quarterback Sean Hill?s hands and into the gloves of running back Frank Gore. Partly cloudy with a high of 70 degrees, the day is tailor-made for a little old-fashioned football. Look for Seattle also to get the ball into the hands of Julius Jones.

Cleveland Browns at Denver Broncos (-3, 39)

A 10 mph wind isn?t something that Browns quarterback Brady Quinn wants to face in Denver. Quinn needs all the help he can get after leading the Browns offense to just 13 points last week. Then again, Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton isn?t setting the world on fire, and needed a terrible pass tipped into the air to score the team?s lone touchdown. A strong wind means less passing, more running and more ugly.
 

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NFC East, AFC East clashes highlight NFL Week 2

NFC East, AFC East clashes highlight NFL Week 2

NFC East, AFC East clashes highlight NFL Week 2


Week 2 of the National Football League season has some great matchups, highlighted by a nationally televised tilt between NFC East rivals that will be played in front of the largest-ever crowd in NFL history on Sunday Night Football.

But the pigskin action begins with an AFC East clash as Bill Belichick and his New England Patriots visit rival New York Jets Sunday (1 pm ET, CBS).

betED.com NFL Betting Odds have the Pats as 4-point favorites and the total at 46.

The Patriots have won eight straight when visiting the Jets since a 20-19 loss Sept. 11, 2000, during Belichick's first season as head coach. That streak continued with a 19-10 win Sept. 14 last season but New England lost 34-31 at home to New York on Nov. 13.

The Patriots survived a Week 1 scare on Monday Night Football as Tom Brady's 16-yard touchdown pass to Benjamin Watson with 0:50 on the clock lifted New England to a 25-24 win over the division-rival Buffalo Bills. New England couldn't cover as 10-point home favorites, while the score went over the 46.5-point total.

The Jets upset Houston Texans 24-7 as a 4.5-point underdog in Week 1, with the score going under the total of 45.

Another high-profile matchup Sunday pits the Pittsburgh Steelers against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field (4 pm ET, CBS).

betED NFL Odds have the Steelers as 3-point favorites versus the Bears, while the game's total is sitting at 38.

Pittsburgh and Chicago last met in Week 14 of the 2005 season, a 21-9 Steelers home victory that was the first of eight straight wins on their way to winning Super Bowl 40.

The Steelers haven't visited Soldier Field since a 37-34 overtime victory in 1995, their lone win in 11 visits to Chicago.

And on Sunday Night Football (8:20 pm ET, NBC), the New York Giants visit the Dallas Cowboys for the first regular-season game at brand new Cowboys Stadium, where an NFL-record crowd of 103,000 is expected.

The Cowboys are 3-point favorites and the total is 44.5.

Dallas is 13-6 SU in the past 19 games at home against the Giants.

Check out betED.com for a full list of NFL Lines.
 

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NFL Week 2 Betting and Injuries

NFL Week 2 Betting and Injuries

NFL Week 2 Betting and Injuries


One week down in the NFL and already bettors and linesmakers are trying to figure out how to handle some big name injuries.

The Philadelphia Eagles easily covered the spread last week as a small road in Carolina, as Jake Delhomme continued the ?Self-Destruction Tour? he started last year in the playoffs. However, the celebration was muted due to news that QB Donovan McNabb suffered a fractured left rib in the game.

All eyes have been on Philly practices this week and while head coach Andy Reid is assuring everyone that McNabb is doing everything possible to play in the team?s home opener against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, the team has made moves that suggest that McNabb won?t play.

They signed Jeff Garcia, who went 6-2 as a starter for the Eagles back in 2006 when McNabb was also injured, and they also activated Michael Vick, who has only one game left in his suspension related to the dog fighting ring.

However, look for regular No. 2 Kevin Kolb to get the start. He?s been taking snaps with the first-team all week.

Online sportsbook SPORTSBETTING.com has the game set as a pick?em.

In their last eight meetings with New Orleans, Philadelphia boasts a 7-1 ATS mark. But those matchups didn?t feature a QB battle between Drew Brees and Kevin Kolb.

As you?d expect, with news of McNabb?s injury got out, betting action has come in on the visitor. The Saints currently have 54% of the wagering volume on this game.

- The prolific Peyton Manning will have to make due without his #2 receiver this week, as WR Anthony Gonzalez will be gone for 2-8 weeks with strained right knee ligaments.

The Colts signed former Eagle Hank Baskett to take Gonzalez?s place and he will join WR Reggie Wayne and TE Dallas Clark as Manning?s primary receiving targets.

Manning and the Colts travel to Miami to play the Dolphins on Monday night and are listed as 3-point road faves with a Total of 42.5.

Despite the injury problem, bettors are still backing Manning, as 63% of the action on this game has come in on the Colts.

The Over/Under betting has been even, but Indy has shown an ?Over? trend in this spot. In their last 12 road games at Miami, these two have produced 9 Overs and 3 Unders.

- The San Diego Chargers also got knicked up, with two O-linemen going down and LaDainian Tomlinson suffering a sprained ankle.

They host Baltimore in their home opener. Currently they are 3-point favorites and the money has been tilting Baltimore?s way as the weekend gets closer (58% of the volume is on the Ravens).

Check the injury reports as you tee up your NFL Week 2 wagers.
 

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Sunday's must-know NFL mismatches

Sunday's must-know NFL mismatches

Sunday's must-know NFL mismatches

Carolina Panthers at Atlanta Falcons (-6, 42)

Jake Delhomme vs. Atlanta secondary

If there?s four people that Jake Delhomme isn?t scared of, it?s Atlanta's starting defensive backs Brian Williams, Thomas DeCoud, Erik Coleman and Chris Houston. The unit was weakened in the offseason when Dominique Foxworth signed with Baltimore, and even though they shut down Miami?s Chad Pennington last week, Delhomme plays well against Atlanta. In two games against Atlanta last season, Delhomme threw for 589 yards with three touchdowns and had no turnovers.

Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions (+10, 45)

Adrian Peterson vs. Detroit defensive line

Hell, we could say ?Adrian Peterson vs. the NFL,? but we?ll focus on the porous Lions? front four. Detroit's defensive tackles Sammie Lee Hill and Grady Jackson were little more than road bumps as the pass-happy Saints gashed them for 157 yards on 35 carries. Meantime, Peterson trucked for 180 yards and three scores on 25 carries against the Browns. The Peterson express won?t slow down this week.

Pittsburgh Steelers at Chicago Bears (+1, 37.5)

Jay Cutler vs. Pittsburgh pass rush

The Steelers' pass rush looks like the same force that recorded a staggering 51 sacks last year. In the opener against Tennessee, the Steelers hit quarterback Kerry Collins seven times and sacked him another en route to forcing two turnovers. Jay Cutler wants no part of that after getting drilled nine times and tossing four interceptions against the Packers.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Buffalo Bills (-4.5, 42)

Lee Evans vs. Tampa Bay cornerbacks

Evans is poised for a breakout. The receiver had three quiet catches for 25 yards against New England, but figures to have more touches with Terrell Owens drawing attention opposite him. Evans also should be able to exploit Bucs corners Aquib Talib and Ronde Barber. The Tampa Bay secondary gave up three 60-plus yard TD passes to Dallas last week, and Evans should be able to us his top-end speed to do the same.

New York Giants at Dallas Cowboys (-3, 44.5)

Marion Barber vs. Giants linebackers

Everyone knows that the strength of the Giants defense is its defensive line, but their linebackers aren?t bad. Antonio Pierce, Danny Clark and Chase Blackburn combined for 14 tackles last week and held Redskins running back Clinton Portis in check. Marion Barber, who had a meager 56 yards on 27 carries against the Giants in two games last year, must find a way to break tackles and be a factor if the Cowboys want to win.

Arizona Cardinals at Jacksonville Jaguars (-3, 42.5)

Gino Hayes vs. Maurice Jones-Drew

Hayes has emerged as one of the leader of the Cardinals new 3-4 defense, making a team-high eight tackles and holding 49ers running back Frank Gore to a meager 48 yards on 25 touches last week. Jones-Drew had a good game against Indianapolis, but with the Jaguars so short on weapons, Hayes should be able to shut the former UCLA star down in similar fashion.

Seattle Seahawks at San Francisco 49ers (-1, 39.5)

John Carlson vs. 49ers linebackers

The tight end seems to have a connection with quarterback Matt Hasselbeck, snagging six balls for 95 yards and two touchdowns last week. The 49ers have star Patrick Willis, but after him the rest of the linebackers are very suspect, including the aging Takeo Spikes and the unproven Manny Lawson and Parys Haralson. If San Francisco has to commit a safety to cover Carlson, it will open up space for the receivers.

Baltimore Ravens at San Diego Chargers (-3, 40)

Haloti Ngata vs. Scott Mruczkowski

Ngata, the Ravens stud defensive tackle, should have a field day against Mruczkowski, who is filling in at center for the injured Nick Hardwick. Ngata commands a double team at all times, and with Mruczkowski also the top backup at both guard positions, he should be able to wear down the center of San Diego?s offensive line and create havoc all day.
 

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NFL prop shop Week 2: No one wants an angry T.O.

NFL prop shop Week 2: No one wants an angry T.O.

NFL prop shop Week 2: No one wants an angry T.O.

Watching the Bears and Packers last Sunday night, it certainly seemed like Aaron Rodgers threw for more yards than Jay Cutler, didn?t it?

Maybe Cutler?s four interceptions clouded my perception.

I split my four prop bets in Week 1, but hey, I?m just getting warmed up.

Here are four picks to click this week:

Most rushing yards

Darren McFadden (Oakland Raiders) vs. Larry Johnson (Kansas City Chiefs)

Darren McFadden returns to Arrowhead Stadium, where he had his best game as a pro last year, running for 164 yards and a touchdown on September 14.

I liked what I saw from McFadden against the Chargers Monday night. While the Raiders will continue to split carries among two, and likely three backs this week with Justin Fargas returning, McFadden is still the number one option.

McFadden ran the ball 17 times for 68 yards Monday, good for four yards per carry. He should find the going a little easier against a Chiefs defense that allowed 198 rushing yards against the Ravens last Sunday.

Larry Johnson carried the ball 11 times for just 20 yards in the Chiefs opener.

He?s no longer the focal point of this offense. In fact, he?s more of an afterthought. I don?t expect him to be much of a factor in Week 2.

Take: McFadden

Joseph Addai (Indianapolis Colts) vs. Ronnie Brown (Miami Dolphins)

A little competition might be just what Joseph Addai needs.

He looked like the Addai of old, albeit with limited touches, in the Colts? Week 1 victory over the Jaguars.

After carrying the ball only 17 times in the opener, I expect Addai to be the Colts feature back in Week 2.

They don?t want to throw Brown into the fire in his first NFL road game, on Monday Night Football no less.

Not much went right for the Dolphins in Atlanta last week. They got away from what worked so well for them last season, running the football only 22 times.

If they?re going to continue to focus on their aerial attack, there?s not going to be many carries to go around between Ronnie Brown and Ricky Williams.

Take: Addai

Most passing yards

Brady Quinn (Cleveland Browns) vs. Kyle Orton (Denver Broncos)

Even though their team was crushed by the Vikings, Browns fans had to be encouraged by what they saw from Brady Quinn.

He did an excellent job of spreading the football around, hitting nine different targets in the game. While he threw for just 205 yards, keep in mind, he was facing a stingy Vikings defense.

The week Quinn could benefit from throwing on a Broncos secondary that will likely be without Champ Bailey and Brian Dawkins.

Kyle Orton threw for 243 yards last Sunday. Of course 87 of those came on an awful throw that somehow managed to get tipped into the hands of a streaking Brandon Stokley in the game?s final minute.

The Broncos main focus this week should be on getting their stagnant ground game going, not on Orton winning the game for them.

Take: Quinn

Most pass receptions

Kellen Winslow (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) vs. Terrell Owens (Buffalo Bills)

Last week I successfully faded Owens in this category, as Randy Moss easily outshined him.

I?ll switch gears this Sunday and back Owens in a matchup against Kellen Winslow.

Owens was quoted as saying he believed Trent Edwards could do a much better job of finding open targets down the field.

The last thing Edwards wants is an angry Terrell Owens, at least this early in the season.

In the Bills home opener, I?m thinking that Owens get a little extra attention.

Winslow caught five passes in the Bucs? loss to Dallas in Week 1. Buffalo should key on the tight end after being abused by Patriots TE Benjamin Watson Monday night.

Take: Owens
 
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