Betting the NFL for Week 13

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NFC Injuries

NFC Injuries

NFC Injuries

Arizona Cardinals
Player Pos. Date Details Status Injury
Neil Rackers K 12/06/2009 is questionable for Sunday's game against Minnesota Questionable right groin
Bryant McFadden CB 12/06/2009 is questionable for Sunday's game against Minnesota Questionable knee
Kenny Iwebema DE 12/06/2009 is questionable for Sunday's game against Minnesota Questionable thumb
Karlos Dansby LB 12/06/2009 is questionable for Sunday's game against Minnesota Questionable shoulder
Stephen Spach TE 12/06/2009 is doubtful for Sunday's game against Minnesota Doubtful knee
Mike Gandy T 12/06/2009 is doubtful for Sunday's game against Minnesota Doubtful pelvis
Tim Hightower RB 12/06/2009 is questionable for Sunday's game against Minnesota Questionable thumb
Will Davis LB 12/06/2009 will miss Sunday's game against Minnesota Out knee
Kurt Warner QB 12/06/2009 is questionable for Sunday's game against Minnesota Questionable head
Pago Togafau LB 09/02/2009 is on injured reserve IR foot
Michael Ray Garvin WR 09/02/2009 is on injured reserve IR knee
Cody Brown LB 09/01/2009 is on injured reserve IR wrist
Justin Green FB 08/07/2009 is on injured reserve IR knee

Atlanta Falcons
Player Pos. Date Details Status Injury
Curtis Lofton LB 12/06/2009 is probable for Sunday's game against Philadelphia Probable knee/groin
Roddy White WR 12/06/2009 is questionable for Sunday's game against Philadelphia Questionable knee
Sam Baker T 12/06/2009 is questionable for Sunday's game against Philadelphia Questionable elbow
Tony Gilbert LB 12/06/2009 is questionable for Sunday's game against Philadelphia Questionable hamstring
Michael Jenkins WR 12/06/2009 is questionable for Sunday's game against Philadelphia Questionable ankle
Harvey Dahl G 12/06/2009 is questionable for Sunday's game against Philadelphia Questionable ankle
Matt Ryan QB 12/06/2009 will miss Sunday's game against Philadelphia Out toe
Michael Turner RB 12/06/2009 is questionable for Sunday's game against Philadelphia Questionable ankle
Brian Finneran WR 12/06/2009 is questionable for Sunday's game against Philadelphia Questionable knee
Brian Williams CB 10/20/2009 is on injured reserve IR knee
William Moore S 10/27/2009 is on injured reserve IR hamstring
Peria Jerry DT 09/21/2009 is on injured reserve IR knee
Harry Douglas WR 08/07/2009 is on injured reserve IR knee

Carolina Panthers
Player Pos. Date Details Status Injury
Mackenzy Bernadeau G 12/06/2009 is probable for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay Probable knee
Na'il Diggs LB 12/06/2009 is probable for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay Probable ribs
Captain Munnerlyn CB 12/06/2009 is doubtful for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay Doubtful concussion
Brad Hoover FB 12/06/2009 is probable for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay Probable ankle
Jonathan Stewart RB 12/06/2009 is probable for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay Probable Achilles
Muhsin Muhammad WR 12/06/2009 is probable for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay Probable knee
Dwayne Jarrett WR 12/06/2009 is doubtful for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay Doubtful ankle
DeAngelo Williams RB 12/06/2009 is questionable for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay Questionable ankle
Jake Delhomme QB 12/06/2009 will miss Sunday's game against Tampa Bay Out right finger
Tank Tyler DT 12/04/2009 is on injured reserve IR knee
Landon Johnson LB 11/24/2009 is on injured reserve IR knee
Charles Johnson DE 12/06/2009 is doubtful for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay Doubtful pectoral
Jordan Gross T 11/17/2009 is on injured reserve IR ankle
Thomas Davis LB 11/10/2009 is on injured reserve IR knee
Louis Leonard DT 09/22/2009 is on injured reserve IR ankle
Josh McCown QB 09/14/2009 is on injured reserve IR foot
Corvey Irvin DT 09/05/2009 is on injured reserve IR knee
C.J. Davis G 09/01/2009 is on injured reserve IR ankle
Ma'ake Kemoeatu T 08/05/2009 is on injured reserve IR Achilles

Chicago Bears
Player Pos. Date Details Status Injury
Tommie Harris DT 12/06/2009 is questionable for Sunday's game against St. Louis Questionable knee
Alex Brown DE 12/06/2009 is probable for Sunday's game against St. Louis Probable calf
Orlando Pace T 12/06/2009 is doubtful for Sunday's game against St. Louis Doubtful groin
Charles Tillman CB 12/06/2009 is questionable for Sunday's game against St. Louis Questionable concussion
Lance Briggs LB 12/06/2009 is doubtful for Sunday's game against St. Louis Doubtful knee
Desmond Clark TE 12/06/2009 is questionable for Sunday's game against St. Louis Questionable neck
Garrett Wolfe RB 11/20/2009 is on injured reserve IR kidney
Brian Urlacher LB 09/14/2009 is on injured reserve IR wrist
Pisa Tinoisamoa LB 12/02/2009 is on injured reserve IR knee
Henry Melton DE 09/05/2009 is on injured reserve IR ankle
Kevin Jones RB 09/05/2009 is on injured reserve IR ankle

Dallas Cowboys
Player Pos. Date Details Status Injury
Jason Witten TE 12/06/2009 is probable for Sunday's game against the NY Giants Probable foot
DeMarcus Ware LB 12/06/2009 is probable for Sunday's game against the NY Giants Probable foot/wrist
Gerald Sensabaugh S 12/06/2009 is probable for Sunday's game against the NY Giants Probable thumb
Tony Romo QB 12/06/2009 is probable for Sunday's game against the NY Giants Probable back
Victor Butler LB 12/06/2009 is probable for Sunday's game against the NY Giants Probable knee
Ken Hamlin S 11/16/2009 is expected to miss 2-4 weeks Out ankle
Marc Colombo T 11/16/2009 is out indefinitely Out fibula/ankle
Stephen Hodge LB 09/05/2009 is on injured reserve IR knee
Brandon Williams LB 09/01/2009 is on injured reserve IR knee
Robert Brewster T 09/01/2009 is on the Physically-Unable-to-Perform list PUP pectoral

Detroit Lions
Player Pos. Date Details Status Injury
Calvin Johnson WR 12/06/2009 is probable for Sunday's game against Cincinnati Probable knee
Zack Follett LB 12/06/2009 is probable for Sunday's game against Cincinnati Probable neck
Andre Fluellen DE 12/06/2009 is probable for Sunday's game against Cincinnati Probable toes
Grady Jackson DT 12/06/2009 is probable for Sunday's game against Cincinnati Probable knee
Eric Fowler WR 12/06/2009 will miss Sunday's game against Cincinnati Out knee
Louis Delmas S 12/06/2009 is questionable for Sunday's game against Cincinnati Questionable ankle
Daniel Loper G 12/06/2009 is questionable for Sunday's game against Cincinnati Questionable back
Brandon Pettigrew TE 12/02/2009 is on injured reserve IR knee
Dewayne White DE 12/06/2009 is questionable for Sunday's game against Cincinnati Questionable toe
Ko Simpson S 11/25/2009 is on injured reserve IR knee
Matthew Stafford QB 12/06/2009 is probable for Sunday's game against Cincinnati Probable left shoulder
Marquand Manuel S 11/19/2009 is on injured reserve IR shoulder
Kalvin Pearson S 12/06/2009 will miss Sunday's game against Cincinnati Out hamstring
Stephen Peterman G 11/22/2009 is on injured reserve IR ankle
Jack Williams CB 11/17/2009 is on injured reserve IR knee
Ernie Sims LB 12/06/2009 is questionable for Sunday's game against Cincinnati Questionable hamstring
DeMarcus Faggins CB 11/03/2009 is on injured reserve IR groin
Copeland Bryan DE 10/22/2009 is on injured reserve IR knee
Eric King CB 10/12/2009 is on injured reserve IR shoulder
Chris Roberson CB 09/05/2009 is on injured reserve IR undisclosed
Cody Spencer LB 08/18/2009 is on injured reserve IR knee
Daniel Bullocks S 08/20/2009 is on injured reserve IR knee
Jared DeVries DE 08/11/2009 is on injured reserve IR Achilles
Damion Cook T 08/07/2009 is on injured reserve IR triceps

Green Bay Packers
Player Pos. Date Details Status Injury
Jeremy Thompson LB 12/05/2009 will miss Monday's game against Baltimore Out neck
T.J. Lang T 12/05/2009 is questionable for Monday's game against Baltimore Questionable concussion
Charles Woodson CB 12/05/2009 is probable for Monday's game against Baltimore Probable shoulder
Ryan Grant RB 12/05/2009 is probable for Monday's game against Baltimore Probable shoulder
John Kuhn FB 12/05/2009 is probable for Monday's game against Baltimore Probable hand
Brandon Chillar LB 12/05/2009 is probable for Monday's game against Baltimore Probable hand
Aaron Rodgers QB 12/05/2009 is probable for Monday's game against Baltimore Probable ribs
Chad Clifton T 12/05/2009 is probable for Monday's game against Baltimore Probable hamstring
Al Harris CB 11/25/2009 is on injured reserve IR knee
Ahman Green RB 12/05/2009 is probable for Monday's game against Baltimore Probable groin
Allen Barbre T 12/05/2009 is probable for Monday's game against Baltimore Probable ankle
Aaron Kampman LB 11/23/2009 will be placed on injured reserve Out knee
Jason Spitz C 11/08/2009 is on injured reserve IR back
Brett Swain WR 10/27/2009 is on injured reserve IR knee
DeShawn Wynn RB 10/21/2009 is on injured reserve IR knee
Will Blackmon CB 10/12/2009 is on injured reserve IR knee
Pat Lee CB 09/05/2009 is on injured reserve IR knee
Justin Harrell DE 09/05/2009 is on injured reserve IR back
Charlie Peprah CB 09/05/2009 is on injured reserve IR knee
Devin Frischknecht TE 08/25/2009 is on injured reserve IR leg

Minnesota Vikings
Player Pos. Date Details Status Injury
Adrian Peterson RB 12/06/2009 is probable for Sunday's game against Arizona Probable ankle
Bernard Berrian WR 12/06/2009 is probable for Sunday's game against Arizona Probable hamstring
Naufahu Tahi FB 12/06/2009 is probable for Sunday's game against Arizona Probable ankle
Bryant McKinnie T 12/06/2009 is probable for Sunday's game against Arizona Probable back
Eric Frampton S 12/06/2009 is probable for Sunday's game against Arizona Probable concussion
Benny Sapp CB 12/06/2009 is probable for Sunday's game against Arizona Probable thumb/ribs
Visanthe Shiancoe TE 12/06/2009 is questionable for Sunday's game against Arizona Questionable ribs
Chester Taylor RB 12/06/2009 is questionable for Sunday's game against Arizona Questionable ribs
Steve Hutchinson G 12/06/2009 is probable for Sunday's game against Arizona Probable shoulder
Anthony Herrera G 12/06/2009 is questionable for Sunday's game against Arizona Questionable concussion
Antoine Winfield CB 12/06/2009 is questionable for Sunday's game against Arizona Questionable foot

New Orleans Saints
Player Pos. Date Details Status Injury
Jonathan Vilma LB 12/06/2009 is probable for Sunday's game against Washington Probable knee
Pierre Thomas RB 12/06/2009 is probable for Sunday's game against Washington Probable wrist
Jeremy Shockey TE 12/06/2009 is probable for Sunday's game against Washington Probable elbow
Bobby McCray DE 12/06/2009 is questionable for Sunday's game against Washington Questionable back/knee
Chris McAlister CB 12/06/2009 is probable for Sunday's game against Washington Probable knee
Lynell Hamilton RB 12/06/2009 is probable for Sunday's game against Washington Probable shoulder
Jonathan Goodwin C 12/06/2009 is probable for Sunday's game against Washington Probable ankle
Scott Fujita LB 12/06/2009 will miss Sunday's game against Washington Out knee
Jahri Evans G 12/06/2009 is doubtful for Sunday's game against Washington Doubtful toe
Jo-Lonn Dunbar LB 12/06/2009 is probable for Sunday's game against Washington Probable wrist
Jermon Bushrod T 12/06/2009 is doubtful for Sunday's game against Washington Doubtful thumb
Marvin Mitchell LB 12/06/2009 will miss Sunday's game against Washington Out hamstring
Mike Bell RB 12/06/2009 is probable for Sunday's game against Washington Probable knee/neck
Jabari Greer CB 12/06/2009 will miss Sunday's game against Washington Out groin
Leigh Torrence CB 11/23/2009 is on injured reserve IR shoulder
Randall Gay CB 12/06/2009 will miss Sunday's game against Washington Out hamstring
Reggie Bush RB 12/06/2009 is questionable for Sunday's game against Washington Questionable knee
Tracy Porter CB 12/06/2009 will miss Sunday's game against Washington Out knee
Kendrick Clancy DT 11/08/2009 is on injured reserve IR knee
Lance Moore WR 12/06/2009 will miss Sunday's game against Washington Out ankle/hamstring
Heath Evans FB 10/29/2009 is on injured reserve IR knee
Rod Harper WR 10/16/2009 is on injured reserve IR foot
Stanley Arnoux LB 09/07/2009 is on injured reserve IR Achilles
Chip Vaughn S 09/05/2009 is on injured reserve IR knee
Olaniyi Sobomehin FB 09/05/2009 is on injured reserve IR shoulder
Billy Miller TE 09/05/2009 is on injured reserve IR Achilles
Reggie Jones CB 08/14/2009 is on injured reserve IR Achilles
D'Juan Woods WR 09/01/2009 is on injured reserve IR neck
Jammal Brown T 09/29/2009 is on injured reserve IR hip/sports hernia
Mark Simoneau LB 08/16/2009 is on injured reserve IR triceps
Dan Campbell TE 08/10/2009 is on injured reserve IR knee

New York Giants
Player Pos. Date Details Status Injury
Travis Beckum TE 12/06/2009 is questionable for Sunday's game against Dallas Questionable groin
Michael Boley LB 12/06/2009 is probable for Sunday's game against Dallas Probable back
Derek Hagan WR 12/06/2009 is probable for Sunday's game against Dallas Probable hamstring
Eli Manning QB 12/06/2009 is probable for Sunday's game against Dallas Probable foot
Danny Ware RB 12/06/2009 will miss Sunday's game against Dallas Out concussion
Michael Johnson S 12/06/2009 is questionable for Sunday's game against Dallas Questionable groin
Ahmad Bradshaw RB 12/06/2009 is questionable for Sunday's game against Dallas Questionable ankle/foot
Antonio Pierce LB 11/30/2009 is on injured reserve IR neck
Gerris Wilkinson LB 11/11/2009 is on injured reserve IR wrist
Kenny Phillips S 09/24/2009 is on injured reserve IR knee
Jay Alford DT 09/05/2009 is on injured reserve IR knee
Andrew Carnahan T 09/04/2009 is on injured reserve IR knee
Andre Brown RB 09/01/2009 is on injured reserve IR Achilles

Philadelphia Eagles
Player Pos. Date Details Status Injury
Jason Avant WR 12/06/2009 is probable for Sunday's game against Atlanta Probable hamstring
Asante Samuel CB 12/06/2009 is probable for Sunday's game against Atlanta Probable neck
Mike Patterson DT 12/06/2009 is probable for Sunday's game against Atlanta Probable wrist/toe
Jeremy Maclin WR 12/06/2009 is probable for Sunday's game against Atlanta Probable foot
Todd Herremans G 12/06/2009 is probable for Sunday's game against Atlanta Probable shoulder
Quintin Demps S 12/06/2009 is probable for Sunday's game against Atlanta Probable ankle
Nick Cole G 12/06/2009 is probable for Sunday's game against Atlanta Probable knee
Victor Abiamiri DE 12/06/2009 is probable for Sunday's game against Atlanta Probable knee
Brodrick Bunkley DT 12/06/2009 is probable for Sunday's game against Atlanta Probable ankle
Brent Celek TE 12/06/2009 is probable for Sunday's game against Atlanta Probable thumb
Sheldon Brown CB 12/06/2009 is probable for Sunday's game against Atlanta Probable hamstring
DeSean Jackson WR 12/06/2009 will miss Sunday's game against Atlanta Out concussion
Joselio Hanson CB 11/11/2009 will be eligible to return on 12/13 against the NY Giants Suspended four-game suspension
Akeem Jordan LB 12/06/2009 will miss Sunday's game against Atlanta Out knee
Ellis Hobbs CB 11/11/2009 is on injured reserve IR neck
Brian Westbrook RB 11/16/2009 is out indefinitely Out concussion
Omar Gaither LB 10/22/2009 is on injured reserve IR foot
Kevin Curtis WR 10/24/2009 is out indefinitely Out knee
Shawn Andrews T 09/15/2009 is on injured reserve IR back
Fenuki Tupou T 09/05/2009 is on injured reserve IR chest
Cornelius Ingram TE 09/01/2009 is on injured reserve IR knee
Stewart Bradley LB 09/01/2009 is on injured reserve IR knee

San Francisco 49ers
Player Pos. Date Details Status Injury
Ahmad Brooks LB 12/06/2009 is probable for Sunday's game against Seattle Probable thumb
Adam Snyder T 12/06/2009 is probable for Sunday's game against Seattle Probable shoulder
Ray McDonald DT 12/06/2009 is probable for Sunday's game against Seattle Probable shoulder
Brandon Jones WR 12/06/2009 is probable for Sunday's game against Seattle Probable thumb
Marcus Hudson CB 12/06/2009 is questionable for Sunday's game against Seattle Questionable back
Takeo Spikes LB 12/06/2009 is questionable for Sunday's game against Seattle Questionable hamstring
Michael Lewis S 12/06/2009 is probable for Sunday's game against Seattle Probable quadriceps
Kentwan Balmer DT 12/06/2009 is doubtful for Sunday's game against Seattle Doubtful shoulder
Curtis Taylor S 12/01/2009 is on injured reserve IR hip
Isaac Bruce WR 12/06/2009 is questionable for Sunday's game against Seattle Questionable ankle
Arnaz Battle WR 12/06/2009 is probable for Sunday's game against Seattle Probable ankle
Michael Robinson RB 12/06/2009 is probable for Sunday's game against Seattle Probable shoulder
Nate Clements CB 11/02/2009 is expected to miss 6-8 weeks Out shoulder
Joe Staley T 12/06/2009 is doubtful for Sunday's game against Seattle Doubtful knee
Tony Pashos T 10/27/2009 is on injured reserve IR scapula
Jeff Ulbrich LB 10/19/2009 is on injured reserve IR concussion
Walt Harris CB 07/29/2009 is on injured reserve IR knee

Seattle Seahawks
Player Pos. Date Details Status Injury
Justin Forsett RB 12/06/2009 is questionable for Sunday's game against San Francisco Questionable quadriceps
Chris Spencer C 12/06/2009 is probable for Sunday's game against San Francisco Probable thumb
D.D. Lewis LB 12/06/2009 is doubtful for Sunday's game against San Francisco Doubtful knee
Lawrence Jackson DE 12/06/2009 is questionable for Sunday's game against San Francisco Questionable groin
Cory Redding DE 12/06/2009 is doubtful for Sunday's game against San Francisco Doubtful concussion
Julius Jones RB 12/06/2009 is probable for Sunday's game against San Francisco Probable chest
Lofa Tatupu LB 10/29/2009 is on injured reserve IR pectoral
Brandon Frye T 10/13/2009 is on injured reserve IR neck
Walter Jones T 10/28/2009 is on injured reserve IR knee

St. Louis Rams
Player Pos. Date Details Status Injury
James Laurinaitis LB 12/06/2009 is probable for Sunday's game against Chicago Probable shoulder
Steven Jackson RB 12/06/2009 is questionable for Sunday's game against Chicago Questionable back
Jason Brown C 12/06/2009 is probable for Sunday's game against Chicago Probable knee
Mike Karney FB 12/06/2009 will miss Sunday's game against Chicago Out neck
Marc Bulger QB 11/23/2009 is expected to miss 3-6 weeks Out tibia/knee
Jason Smith T 12/06/2009 will miss Sunday's game against Chicago Out concussion
C.J. Ah You DE 11/24/2009 is on injured reserve IR knee
Keenan Burton WR 11/17/2009 is on injured reserve IR knee
Richie Incognito G 12/06/2009 is probable for Sunday's game against Chicago Probable foot
Bradley Fletcher CB 10/27/2009 is on injured reserve IR knee
Chris Massey LS 10/27/2009 is on injured reserve IR knee
Gary Gibson DT 10/12/2009 is on injured reserve IR ankle/foot
Laurent Robinson WR 09/30/2009 is on injured reserve IR fibula/ankle
Eric Bassey S 09/08/2009 is on injured reserve IR knee
Adam Carriker DT 09/05/2009 is on injured reserve IR shoulder
Brooks Foster WR 09/01/2009 is on injured reserve IR ankle

Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Player Pos. Date Details Status Injury
Clifton Smith RB 12/06/2009 is questionable for Sunday's game against Carolina Questionable knee
Donald Penn T 12/06/2009 is probable for Sunday's game against Carolina Probable knee
Roy Miller DT 12/06/2009 is questionable for Sunday's game against Carolina Questionable ankle
Michael Bennett DE 12/06/2009 will miss Sunday's game against Carolina Out toe
Maurice Stovall WR 12/06/2009 is probable for Sunday's game against Carolina Probable thigh
Kellen Winslow TE 12/06/2009 is probable for Sunday's game against Carolina Probable knee
Arron Sears G 11/30/2009 is on the Reserve/Non-Football Injury list Out personal
Stylez G. White DE 12/06/2009 is probable for Sunday's game against Carolina Probable hand
Dirk Johnson P 11/30/2009 is on injured reserve IR hamstring
Aqib Talib CB 12/06/2009 is questionable for Sunday's game against Carolina Questionable hamstring
Michael Clayton WR 12/06/2009 will miss Sunday's game against Carolina Out knee
Torrie Cox CB 11/30/2009 is on injured reserve IR hip
Maurice Evans DE 11/20/2009 is on injured reserve IR undisclosed
Byron Leftwich QB 11/24/2009 is on injured reserve IR right elbow
Rod Wilson LB 11/10/2009 is on injured reserve IR hamstring
Will Allen S 11/11/2009 is on injured reserve IR thumb
B.J. Askew FB 10/20/2009 is on the Reserve/Non-Football Injury list Out back/neck
Jermaine Phillips S 09/22/2009 is on injured reserve IR thumb
E.J. Biggers CB 09/19/2009 is on injured reserve IR shoulder
Donte Nicholson S 09/08/2009 is on injured reserve IR quadriceps
Xavier Fulton T 09/05/2009 is on injured reserve IR knee
Kelly Campbell WR 08/30/2009 is on injured reserve IR quadriceps
Angelo Crowell LB 08/24/2009 is on injured reserve IR biceps
Josh Bidwell P 08/16/2009 is on injured reserve IR hip
Byron Storer FB 05/17/2009 is on injured reserve IR knee

Washington Redskins
Player Pos. Date Details Status Injury
Justin Tryon CB 12/06/2009 is questionable for Sunday's game against New Orleans Questionable hip
Mike Sellers FB 12/06/2009 is probable for Sunday's game against New Orleans Probable ankle
Jeremy Jarmon DE 11/30/2009 is on injured reserve IR knee
DeAngelo Hall CB 12/06/2009 is doubtful for Sunday's game against New Orleans Doubtful knee
Chad Rinehart G 11/23/2009 is on injured reserve IR fibula
Eddie Williams FB 11/23/2009 is on injured reserve IR fibula
Ladell Betts RB 11/23/2009 is on injured reserve IR knee
Albert Haynesworth DT 12/06/2009 is questionable for Sunday's game against New Orleans Questionable ankle
Chris Horton S 11/11/2009 is on injured reserve IR toe
Clinton Portis RB 12/06/2009 will miss Sunday's game against New Orleans Out concussion
Chris Cooley TE 11/30/2009 is on injured reserve IR ankle
Chris Samuels T 10/31/2009 is on injured reserve IR neck
Randy Thomas G 09/22/2009 is on injured reserve IR triceps
Colt Brennan QB 09/05/2009 is on injured reserve IR hamstring

 

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Week 13 power rankings

Week 13 power rankings

Week 13 power rankings


1. New Orleans Saints: Have to avoid the letdown game against the Redskins.

2. Indianapolis Colts: Getting the idea they don't mind trailing by double digits.

3. Minnesota Vikings: An Adrian Peterson fumble away from offensive perfection.

4. San Diego Chargers: Brandon Siler has made a difference in starting lineup.

5. New England Patriots: Dolphins will be tough opponent despite their curious loss.

6. Dallas Cowboys: Still leaving points out on the field.

7. Cincinnati Bengals: Have scored more than 18 points only once since Week Four.

8. Philadelphia Eagles: Jason Avant continues to make clutch catches.

9. Arizona Cardinals: Darnell Dockett's huge game overshadowed.

10. Green Bay Packers: Can we finally put Aaron Rodgers in the MVP discussion?

11. Denver Broncos: Don't bury this team just yet.

12. Pittsburgh Steelers: Could not have asked for more out of Dennis Dixon.

13. Baltimore Ravens: Paul Kruger showed what he can do when he's healthy.

14. New York Giants: That offensive line just isn't the same group we have known.

15. Atlanta Falcons: Get ready for the daily Ryan and Turner health updates.

16. Jacksonville Jaguars: Odd team lost another odd game.

17. Tennessee Titans: Kenny Britt is becoming a top-flight receiver.

18. Houston Texans: After six brutal days, Gary Kubiak has to be feeling the heat.

19. San Francisco 49ers: Jags forced Alex Smith to throw, and he delivered.

20. Miami Dolphins: Inexcusable flop against wayward Bills.

21. New York Jets: Guess Kerry Rhodes (two picks) got the message.

22. Chicago Bears: So many needs, so few draft picks left to use.

23. Carolina Panthers: At least Dwayne Jarrett showed a little life.

24. Buffalo Bills: Too bad Perry Fewell won't even get a shot at this job.

25. Seattle Seahawks: One of only two road teams to win Sunday.

26. Washington Redskins: Zorn won't get credit, but 'Skins are playing well of late.

27. Kansas City Chiefs: Strange mix of old and young players isn't getting it done.

28. Oakland Raiders: Darrius Heyward-Bey finally got the monkey off his back.

29. Detroit Lions: Probably didn't hurt Stafford more by playing him with bad wing.

30. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Raheem Morris, meet Cam Cameron.

31. St. Louis Rams: James Laurinaitis just keeps killing guys despite mounting losses.

32. Cleveland Browns: Mangini needs to pull a Tiger Woods when Randy Lerner calls.

 

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NFL Preview - Philadelphia (7-4) at Atlanta (6-5)

NFL Preview - Philadelphia (7-4) at Atlanta (6-5)

NFL Preview - Philadelphia (7-4) at Atlanta (6-5)


- If nothing else, it ought to be dramatic.

When the Philadelphia Eagles head south to face the Atlanta Falcons this weekend, fans at the Georgia Dome might be safe wandering the concourses or navigating the city's garbled traffic for the initial three quarters - so long as they're back in time for the end.

Because as recent history shows, that's all that really matters for these two teams.

Now 7-4 and a game off the pace in the always-contentious NFC East, the Eagles have used fourth-quarter magic for wins in two consecutive weeks, maintaining their premium position looking toward the playoffs, and no doubt causing widespread agita among the diehards at Broad and Pattison.

Two weeks ago at Chicago, young running back LeSean McCoy went in from 10 yards out with less than six minutes to go in a 24-20 win against the Bears. Then, at home against Washington last Sunday, the Eagles scored 11 points in the final eight minutes for a 27-24 defeat of the Redskins.

The two heart-stoppers came on the heels of two not-so-happy results - a 20-16 home loss to hated rival Dallas and a subsequent 31-23 defeat at the hands of resurgent AFC powerhouse San Diego.

It was even more breathless last week for the Falcons.

Without second-year quarterback Matt Ryan due to injury, the hosts took it down to the final minute of the final quarter before backup QB Chris Redman hit wideout Roddy White on a 4th-and-goal heave from the 5-yard-line to secure a 20-17 win over Tampa Bay.

Redman will get the start again this week for Atlanta, which ruled Ryan out for the Eagles.

Running back Michael Turner is questionable after reinjuring an ankle against the Bucs, adding to a weekly MASH unit that includes Philly's Brian Westbrook (out, concussion), DeSean Jackson (doubtful, concussion) and tackle Brodrick Bunkley (questionable, ankle), along with the Falcons' Harvey Dahl (questionable, ankle), Brian Finneran (questionable, knee), Michael Jenkins (questionable, knee) and Tony Gilbert (questionable, hamstring).

And speaking of drama, one player who will be on hand for likely turmoil - if not exactly production - is Michael Vick, who'll return to his former home for the first time since a prison term and a subsequent signing by the Eagles in the offseason this summer.

Vick has completed three of nine passes for six yards in brief stints at Philadelphia's wildcat quarterback, while rushing for 65 yards on 15 carries. He played for Atlanta from 2001-06, including a 1,039-yard rushing season with 20 touchdown passes in his final year with the Falcons.

"It's definitely been discussed," Finneran, a former teammate (and former Eagle), said. "But it was more of a poof than if somebody had dropped a bomb on you. I think playing time is part of it. We don't expect him to come in here and play quarterback for 55 snaps. The other part is it's how many years ago? Three?"

SERIES HISTORY

The Eagles hold a 13-10-1 edge in their all-time regular season series with the Falcons, and have won each of the last two head-to-head meetings with Atlanta. Philadelphia was a 27-14 winner when the Falcons visited Lincoln Financial Field in Week 8 of last season, and prevailed by a 24-17 count in Week 17 of the 2006 season, a game that would turn out to be Vick's final one with the Falcons. Vick led Atlanta to a triumph in the previous meeting, a 14-10 affair at the Georgia Dome in a Monday Night matchup to open the 2005 campaign. The Eagles last won in Atlanta in 2003.

In addition to their regular season advantage, the Eagles are 2-1 against the Falcons in the playoffs. Philadelphia was a 27-10 winner in the 2004 NFC Championship, defeated the Falcons, 20-6, in a 2002 NFC Divisional Playoff, and dropped a 14-13 road decision in a 1978 NFC First-Round Playoff.

Eagles head coach Andy Reid is 6-1 as a head coach against Atlanta, including the two aforementioned playoff wins. The Falcons' Mike Smith is 0-1 against both Reid and the Eagles as a head coach.

WHEN THE EAGLES HAVE THE BALL

McNabb is 3-1 in his career against the Falcons, including an NFC title game win against Vick and the Falcons. In 44 career starts in which he's exceeded a 100 passer rating, his teams are 43-1. Last week's appearance was his 143rd as an Eagle, passing Ron Jaworski for first in franchise history among quarterbacks. Among his new, dynamic set of weapons, running back McCoy has 175 yards on the ground in his last two games and leads conference rookies with 528 yards. Tight end Brent Celek is expected to play after sustaining a sprained thumb. He has a TD catch in three of his last five games and fellow tight end Jason Avant has 90-plus yards receiving in two of his last three games. Elsewhere, wideout Jeremy Maclin is second among rookies with four TD catches. If he plays, Jackson can continue a torrid season that's seen him record all eight of his TDs from 35 yards or longer.

The Falcons will try to keep McNabb in check with pressure, an approach that, based on recent history, could work. Defensive end John Abraham had 3.5 sacks against the Eagles while with the New York Jets in October 2003 and has 3.5 overall this season. Fellow end Jamaal Anderson had a sack in his last matchup with Philadelphia and has recorded a half-sack this year. Meanwhile, tackle Jonathan Babineaux has posted 4.5 sacks in his last five games and leads the team with five. All told, Atlanta's compiled 21 sacks in 11 games. Safety Thomas DeCoud and cornerback Brent Grimes have each picked off two passes to share the lead on a unit that's managed just eight overall. Linebacker Curtis Lofton leads with 108 tackles, including 85 solos. Statistically, the Falcons surrender 373.9 yards per game - 121.3 on the ground and 252.6 by the pass.

WHEN THE FALCONS HAVE THE BALL

Someone will probably be limping. With Turner likely going at less than 100 percent, if at all, more emphasis will be on the right arm of Redman, who completed 23-of-41 for 243 yards and two TDs against the Bucs. The start will be his first since December 2007 with Seattle, when he threw four TDs and had a career-best 132.9 passer rating. Turner leads the NFL with 27 touchdowns since joining the Falcons in 2008. His understudy, Jerious Norwood, had a 22-yard TD catch last week. On the outside, wideout White had eight catches for 113 yards and two scores in his last meeting with the Eagles and has four big-scoring plays of 20 or more yards, tied for fourth in the league. A hobbled Jenkins looks for a third straight outing with at least six catches and 75 yards, while security blanket tight end Tony Gonzalez aims for a fifth straight December game with a touchdown.

Count cornerback Asante Samuel as the leading shark circling Redman this week while looking to add on a seven-interception total that's the most for an Eagle since Troy Vincent picked off seven passes in 1999. Samuel had an INT in his last meeting with the Falcons and has six overall in his last eight games. The seven this season are tied for third in the NFL and his 27 since 2006 are best in the league. Up front, end Trent Cole has at least a half-sack in nine of 11 games this season and is third in the NFC with 9.5 overall. Fellow end Darren Howard had a sack the last time he met the Falcons and has seven in his career against Atlanta. By the numbers, the Eagles allow a stingy 304.9 yards per game and maintain a plus-9 turnover ratio that's third-best in the conference. Just more than 100 yards per week come on the ground, while a shade more than 200 are through the air. Safety Quentin Mikell is high man with 59 tackles, including 46 solos.

FANTASY FOCUS

Injuries scale back some options for both sides, but McCoy could be a good big- play play for the Eagles. Also, Celek should thrive as well, presuming his thumb is healed enough. For the Falcons, in the potential absence of Turner, expect Ryan to lean heavily on Gonzalez and White, along with some additional work for Norwood. The Eagles' defense could be poised for turnovers as well.

OVERALL ANALYSIS

If everyone were healthy and 100 percent, the Eagles would be a narrow favorite. Given the rash of injuries, it seems the Falcons - with Ryan and Turner especially - have taken the worst. McNabb will use what's available and be productive. Redman might...but it's nowhere near a gimme. With that the case, take the surer hand.

Predicted Outcome: Eagles 20, Falcons 14

 

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NFL Matchup - Philadelphia at Atlanta

NFL Matchup - Philadelphia at Atlanta

NFL Matchup - Philadelphia at Atlanta

Philadelphia Eagles (7-4) at Atlanta Falcons (6-5)
Date: Sunday, December 6th
Kickoff: 1 p.m. (et)
Site: Georgia Dome (71,228) -- Atlanta, Georgia
Surface: FieldTurf
Home Record: Philadelphia 4-2; Atlanta 5-0
Away Record: Philadelphia 3-2; Atlanta 1-5
Versus N-F-C: Philadelphia 6-2; Atlanta 5-4
Versus N-F-C South: Philadelphia 2-1
Versus N-F-C East: Atlanta 1-2
Current Win/Loss Streak: Philadelphia 2W; Atlanta 1W
Current Road Win/Loss Streak: Philadelphia 1W
Current Home Win/Loss Streak: Atlanta 8W
Television: FOX
Announcers: Kenny Albert, Daryl Johnston and Tony Siragusa
All-Time Series: Philadelphia (15-11-1 -- 2-1 in playoffs)
Last Meeting: October 26, 2008 (Philadelphia, 27-14 at Philadelphia)
Series Streak: Philadelphia has won the last two meetings.

Season Schedule/Results
Philadelphia Eagles
Sep 13 - W at Carolina, 38-10
Sep 20 - L vs. New Orleans, 22-48
Sep 27 - W vs. Kansas City, 34-14
Oct 4 - Open
Oct 11 - W vs. Tampa Bay, 33-14
Oct 18 - L at Oakland, 9-13
Oct 26 - W at Washington, 27-17
Nov 1 - W vs. NY Giants, 40-17
Nov 8 - L vs. Dallas, 16-20
Nov 15 - L at San Diego, 23-31
Nov 22 - W at Chicago, 24-20
Nov 29 - W vs. Washington, 27-24
Dec 6 - at Atlanta, 1:00 PM
Dec 13 - at NY Giants, 8:20 PM
Dec 20 - vs. San Francisco, 1:00 PM
Dec 27 - vs. Denver, 1:00 PM
Jan 3 - at Dallas, 1:00 PM
Atlanta Falcons
Sep 13 - W vs. Miami, 19-7
Sep 20 - W vs. Carolina, 28-20
Sep 27 - L at New England, 10-26
Oct 4 - Open
Oct 11 - W at San Francisco, 45-10
Oct 18 - W vs. Chicago, 21-14
Oct 25 - L at Dallas, 21-37
Nov 2 - L at New Orleans, 27-35
Nov 8 - W vs. Washington, 31-17
Nov 15 - L at Carolina, 19-28
Nov 22 - L at NY Giants, 31-34 (OT)
Nov 29 - W vs. Tampa Bay, 20-17
Dec 6 - vs. Philadelphia, 1:00 PM
Dec 13 - vs. New Orleans, 1:00 PM
Dec 20 - at NY Jets, 1:00 PM
Dec 27 - vs. Buffalo, 1:00 PM
Jan 3 - at Tampa Bay, 1:00 PM

 

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Preview: Eagles (7-4) at Falcons (6-5)

Preview: Eagles (7-4) at Falcons (6-5)

Preview: Eagles (7-4) at Falcons (6-5)

Date: December 06, 2009 1:00 PM EDT

The Philadelphia Eagles and Atlanta Falcons will each be missing major offensive weapons for their important NFC tilt Sunday at the Georgia Dome, but that's not why a little-used backup will be getting the bulk of the pregame attention.

Philadelphia's Michael Vick makes his initial return to Atlanta after his prison sentence and suspension for dogfighting prematurely ended his time with the Falcons, but neither team can afford to be distracted from a game with major postseason implications.

Vick's rocky six-year stint with Atlanta ended in infamy before the 2007 season, when the versatile quarterback pleaded guilty to federal felony charges for his role in a dogfighting ring, landing him in prison for nearly two years.


He was reinstated in time for Week 3 this season, and the Eagles signed the veteran - presumably to add a new dimension to their offense. But Vick has seen little action behind Donovan McNabb, carrying 15 times all season for 65 yards and attempting nine passes, completing three for six yards.

It's unclear how the fans will respond at his former home, where he led the Falcons to the NFC title game after the 2004 season but mostly failed to live up to expectations after Atlanta selected him first overall in the 2001 draft.

"I don't really know what's going to happen," Vick said Wednesday. "I know I still enjoy the city. I'll never forget the fans. I'll always be true to them. Who knows? I look forward to going back and being in that stadium. That's going to be like a dream come true, even though I'm on the opposite side."

After stumbling following Vick's departure, the Falcons (6-5) found a new franchise quarterback last season, when Matt Ryan led them back to the postseason and was named the NFL's top offensive rookie. But Ryan will miss Sunday's game due to a turf toe injury.

That leaves Chris Redman to start after the veteran backup led the team to a comeback victory last Sunday against Tampa Bay.

After replacing Ryan in the first quarter, Redman was 23 of 41 for 243 yards and two touchdowns, including a game-winning touchdown pass to Roddy White on fourth down in the final minute of the 20-17 win as Atlanta bounced back after dropping four of its previous five.

"Chris has got a lot of confidence in his ability and when he has had an opportunity to play in this league he has played effectively," Falcons coach Mike Smith said. "I don't anticipate there is going to be a significant dropoff in the effectiveness of our offense."

There may be, however, if star running back Michael Turner cannot play. Turner, who aggravated an ankle sprain that kept him out of a Nov. 22 loss to the New York Giants, missed practice Wednesday and Thursday, raising doubts that he'll be ready for Sunday.

Starting offensive linemen Harvey Dahl (ankle) and Sam Baker (elbow) also missed practice time this week.

"The team needs me out there. We need everybody out there," Turner said. "If I can go out there and give it some type of effort, I'll suit up and go. I have no regrets about that."

The game is especially vital for Atlanta because the Falcons will meet one of the teams they're chasing for a wild-card spot in the NFC. With virtually no hope of catching unbeaten New Orleans in the division, Atlanta will have to gain ground on Philadelphia or Green Bay, the teams one game ahead in postseason position.

The Eagles (7-4) have been helped by back-to-back victories, although neither win was comfortable. They needed to erase a fourth-quarter deficit in a 24-20 win at Chicago on Nov. 22, then did the same in a 27-24 home win over Washington last Sunday, with David Akers' field goal with 1:48 remaining providing the winning margin.

Running back Brian Westbrook missed both games following his second concussion of the season, and he has been ruled out of this week's contest. Leading receiver DeSean Jackson was ruled out on Friday after suffering a concussion against Washington.

That could mean a bigger role for players like rookie receiver Jeremy Maclin and tight end Brent Celek, who has a career-high 601 receiving yards and got a six-year contract extension Tuesday. Celek, though, is nursing a sprained thumb.

"We have some guys that can make plays for us and you just want to give them opportunities to do that," McNabb said. "Obviously, (Jackson) is a big-time talent and a guy that has just kind of came into his own this year. We just want to spread it around and give guys opportunities to make plays for us."

Westbrook was an offensive force for Philadelphia in a 27-14 home win over the Falcons last season, running for 167 yards and two touchdowns on Oct. 26, 2008. This time, Atlanta will try to slow down rookie LeSean McCoy, who has filled in for Westbrook with 175 rushing yards over the last two games.

Including two postseason victories, the Eagles have won six of seven against Atlanta, but they lost 14-10 in their most recent visit to the Georgia Dome on Sept. 12, 2005.

Atlanta is 5-0 at home this season and has won eight straight there dating to last year. The team will have a new kicker this week after releasing Jason Elam and replacing him with Matt Bryant.

 

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PHILADELPHIA (7-4) vs ATLANTA (6-5)

Game Time: 1:00 p.m. EDT Sunday, December 6

Stadium: Georgia Dome Surface: turf






RECORD ANALYSIS
STRAIGHT-UP VS. SPREAD OVER/UNDER
PHILADELPHIA HOME AWAY TOTAL HOME AWAY TOTAL HOME AWAY TOTAL

Year-to-Date 4 - 2 3 - 2 7 - 4 3 - 3 3 - 2 6 - 5 5 - 1 3 - 2 8 - 3
Last 5 games 2 - 1 1 - 1 3 - 2 1 - 2 1 - 1 2 - 3 2 - 1 1 - 1 3 - 2
YTD vs. Div. 2 - 1 1 - 0 3 - 1 1 - 2 1 - 0 2 - 2 2 - 1 1 - 0 3 - 1
STRAIGHT-UP VS. SPREAD OVER/UNDER
ATLANTA HOME AWAY TOTAL HOME AWAY TOTAL HOME AWAY TOTAL
Year-to-Date 5 - 0 1 - 5 6 - 5 4 - 1 3 - 3 7 - 4 2 - 3 5 - 1 7 - 4
Last 5 games 2 - 0 0 - 3 2 - 3 1 - 1 2 - 1 3 - 2 1 - 1 3 - 0 4 - 1
YTD vs. Div. 2 - 0 0 - 2 2 - 2 1 - 1 1 - 1 2 - 2 1 - 1 2 - 0 3 - 1
AWAY VS. SPREAD HOME VS. SPREAD
Year-to-Date FAV DOG GRASS TURF FAV DOG GRASS TURF
PHILADELPHIA 3 - 1 0 - 1 3 - 2 0 - 0 2 - 2 1 - 1 0 - 0 3 - 3
ATLANTA 0 - 1 2 - 2 2 - 2 1 - 1 4 - 1 0 - 0 0 - 0 4 - 1



TEAM LOGS/SCHEDULE:
( * = overtime)

PHILADELPHIA
LINE OVER/UNDER
DATE DAY OPP SCORE SU OPEN CLOSE ATS &
MARGIN OPEN CLOSE O/U &
MARGIN G/T
09/13/09 Sun @CAR 38 - 10 W +2.5 -2.5 W +25.5 44.0 43.5 O + 4.5 G
09/20/09 Sun NO 22 - 48 L -0 +3 L -23 46.0 46.0 O +24.0 T
09/27/09 Sun KC 34 - 14 W -9 -7.5 W +12.5 40.0 38.5 O + 9.5 T
10/11/09 Sun TB 33 - 14 W -13 -15.5 W +3.5 43.5 41.5 O + 5.5 T
10/18/09 Sun @OAK 9 - 13 L -13.5 -14 L -18 42.5 40.5 U -18.5 G
10/26/09 Mon @WAS 27 - 17 W -7.5 -8.5 W +1.5 38.5 38.0 O + 6.0 G
11/01/09 Sun NYG 40 - 17 W -3 +2.5 W +25.5 46.5 44.0 O +13.0 T
11/08/09 Sun DAL 16 - 20 L -4 -3 L -7 48.5 50.0 U -14.0 T
11/15/09 Sun @SD 23 - 31 L +1.5 +1 L -7 48.0 47.0 O + 7.0 G
11/22/09 Sun @CHI 24 - 20 W -3 -3.5 W +0.5 45.0 47.0 U -3.0 G
11/29/09 Sun WAS 27 - 24 W -9 -10 L -7 40.5 41.0 O +10.0 T


ATLANTA
LINE OVER/UNDER
DATE DAY OPP SCORE SU OPEN CLOSE ATS &
MARGIN OPEN CLOSE O/U &
MARGIN G/T
09/13/09 Sun MIA 19 - 7 W -4 -4 W +8 43.0 44.0 U -18.0 T
09/20/09 Sun CAR 28 - 20 W -7 -6 W +2 43.5 43.0 O + 5.0 T
09/27/09 Sun @NE 10 - 26 L +6.5 +4.5 L -11.5 46.5 45.0 U -9.0 G
10/11/09 Sun @SF 45 - 10 W +1.5 +0 W +35 39.5 39.5 O +15.5 G
10/18/09 Sun CHI 21 - 14 W -4.5 -4 W +3 45.0 46.0 U -11.0 T
10/25/09 Sun @DAL 21 - 37 L +3 +4.5 L -11.5 44.0 47.5 O +10.5 T
11/02/09 Mon @NO 27 - 35 L +7.5 +11 W +3 53.0 55.5 O + 6.5 T
11/08/09 Sun WAS 31 - 17 W -11.5 -9 W +5 39.5 41.0 O + 7.0 T
11/15/09 Sun @CAR 19 - 28 L -1.5 -1.5 L -10.5 47.0 43.5 O + 3.5 G
11/22/09 Sun @NYG 31 - 34 L +6 +7 W +4 47.0 46.0 O +19.0 G
11/29/09 Sun TB 20 - 17 W -12 -12 L -9 46.0 46.0 U -9.0 T



PREVIOUS MEETINGS:

LINE OVER/UNDER
DATE DAY VIS SC HOM SC OPEN CLOSE ATS &
MARGIN OPEN CLOSE O/U &
MARGIN G/T
09/12/05 Mon PHI 10 ATL 14 +1.5 +1.5 ATL +5.5 42.0 44.0 U -20 T
12/31/06 Sun ATL 17 PHI 24 -8.0 -6.5 PHI +0.5 43.5 42.5 U -1.5 T
10/26/08 Sun ATL 14 PHI 27 -7.5 -9.0 PHI +4 44.5 45.0 U -4 T





STATISTICAL AVERAGES:


AWAY/HOME RUSHING PASSING TOT TURNOVERS
PTS FD AT YDS AVG AT CO PCT YDS AVG YDS INT FUM FGP
PHI (off) 24.2 17 23 112 4.9 38 23 0.6 218 5.7 330 0.6 0.6 .00
ATL (def) 15.0 18 26 106 4.1 34 22 0.6 234 6.9 340 1.0 1.2 .00
RUSHING PASSING TOT TURNOVERS
PTS FD AT YDS AVG AT CO PCT YDS AVG YDS INT FUM FGP
PHI (def) 18.2 18 26 102 3.9 35 21 0.6 182 5.2 284 1.8 1.0 .00
ATL (off) 23.8 19 28 109 3.9 33 21 0.6 193 5.8 302 0.8 0.4 .00
ALL GAMES RUSHING PASSING TOT TURNOVERS
PTS FD AT YDS AVG AT CO PCT YDS AVG YDS INT FUM FGP
PHI (off) 26.6 18 24 110 4.6 36 22 0.6 247 6.9 357 0.8 0.6 .00
ATL (def) 22.3 20 28 121 4.3 34 22 0.6 253 7.4 374 0.7 1.1 .00
RUSHING PASSING TOT TURNOVERS
PTS FD AT YDS AVG AT CO PCT YDS AVG YDS INT FUM FGP
PHI (def) 20.7 18 27 102 3.8 35 21 0.6 203 5.8 305 1.6 0.6 .00
ATL (off) 24.7 21 28 118 4.2 35 21 0.6 221 6.3 339 1.1 0.5 .00



SCORING AVERAGES:

PHILADELPHIA (away) Q1 Q2 H1 Q3 Q4 OT H2+OT
POINTS FOR 6.0 10.0 16 3.4 4.8 0.0 8.2
POINTS ALLOWED 4.2 6.4 10.6 5.0 2.6 0.0 7.6



ATLANTA (home) Q1 Q2 H1 Q3 Q4 OT H2+OT
POINTS FOR 7.0 8.8 15.8 1.8 6.2 0.0 8
POINTS ALLOWED 0.6 6.0 6.6 2.8 5.6 0.0 8.4



PHILADELPHIA (all) Q1 Q2 H1 Q3 Q4 OT H2+OT
POINTS FOR 7.4 9.9 17.3 4.0 5.4 0.0 9.4
POINTS ALLOWED 4.1 6.4 10.5 5.4 4.9 0.0 10.3



ATLANTA (all) Q1 Q2 H1 Q3 Q4 OT H2+OT
POINTS FOR 6.9 7.8 14.7 3.5 6.5 0.0 10
POINTS ALLOWED 2.7 9.9 12.6 2.8 6.5 0.3 9.6



VALUE INDEX COMPARISON TO LAS VEGAS LINE:

LV POINTSPREAD VALUE INDEX VALUE INDEX
OPEN CURRENT RATING LINE EDGE
PHILADELPHIA 56
ATLANTA 53 -0.5 0.5
LV OVER/UNDER VALUE INDEX VALUE INDEX
OPEN CURRENT RATING EDGE
OVER/UNDER 46.5 UNKNOWN

 

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Preview:
Philadelphia at Atlanta
When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, December 6, 2009
Where: Georgia Dome, Atlanta, Georgia

Quick Hits

Overall Team Offense

The Atlanta Falcons are ranked 16 on offense, averaging 339.5 yards per game. The Falcons are averaging 118.2 yards rushing and 221.3 yards passing so far this season.

The Philadelphia Eagles are ranked 11 on offense, averaging 357.1 yards per game. The Eagles are averaging 109.6 yards rushing and 247.5 yards passing so far this season.


Home and Away

The Atlanta Falcons are 5-0 at home this season, and against 5-4NFC opponents.
At home the Falcons are averaging 23.8 scoring, and holding teams to 15.0 points scored on defense.


The Philadelphia Eagles are 3-2 while on the road this season, and 6-2 against NFC opponents.
On the road, the Eagles are averaging 24.2 scoring, and holding teams to 18.2 points scored on defense.

 

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Trends - Philadelphia at Atlanta

Trends - Philadelphia at Atlanta

Trends - Philadelphia at Atlanta

ATS Trends

Philadelphia

Eagles are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
Eagles are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS loss.
Eagles are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games on fieldturf.
Eagles are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Eagles are 10-2 ATS in their last 12 games in Week 13.
Eagles are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games in December.
Eagles are 18-8 ATS in their last 26 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Eagles are 13-6 ATS in their last 19 vs. NFC.
Eagles are 15-7 ATS in their last 22 road games.
Eagles are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games following a S.U. win.
Eagles are 1-4 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.


Atlanta

Falcons are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS loss.
Falcons are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games.
Falcons are 4-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Falcons are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Falcons are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games following a S.U. win.
Falcons are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Falcons are 4-12-1 ATS in their last 17 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.


OU Trends

Philadelphia

Over is 12-1 in Eagles last 13 games in Week 13.
Over is 7-1 in Eagles last 8 games following a ATS loss.
Over is 5-1 in Eagles last 6 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Eagles last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 7-2 in Eagles last 9 vs. NFC.
Over is 9-3 in Eagles last 12 games overall.
Under is 3-1-1 in Eagles last 5 games in December.
Over is 5-2 in Eagles last 7 games following a S.U. win.


Atlanta

Over is 5-1 in Falcons last 6 games overall.
Under is 5-1 in Falcons last 6 games in Week 13.
Over is 5-1 in Falcons last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 4-1 in Falcons last 5 games following a ATS loss.
Over is 4-1 in Falcons last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Over is 7-2 in Falcons last 9 games in December.
Under is 26-10-2 in Falcons last 38 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Falcons last 7 games following a S.U. win.
Over is 20-8 in Falcons last 28 vs. NFC.


Head to Head

Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Atlanta.
Under is 5-0-1 in the last 6 meetings.
Eagles are 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 meetings.
Eagles are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings in Atlanta.
Favorite is 5-2 ATS in their last 7 meetings.
Home team is 5-2 ATS in their last 7 meetings.

 

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NFL Capsules: Philadelphia at Atlanta

NFL Capsules: Philadelphia at Atlanta

NFL Capsules: Philadelphia at Atlanta

PHILADELPHIA (7-4) At ATLANTA (6-5)1 p.m. ET, Fox
OPENING LINE - Eagles by 3

RECORD VS. SPREAD - Philadelphia 6-5; Atlanta 7-4

SERIES RECORD - Eagles lead 13-10-1

LAST MEETING - Eagles beat Falcons 27-14, Oct. 26, 2008

LAST WEEK - Eagles beat Redskins 27-24; Falcons beat Buccaneers 20-17

EAGLES OFFENSE - OVERALL (11), RUSH (18), PASS (11)

EAGLES DEFENSE - OVERALL (9), RUSH (8), PASS (9)

FALCONS OFFENSE - OVERALL (16), RUSH (13), PASS (17)

FALCONS DEFENSE - OVERALL (27), RUSH (23), PASS (27)

STREAKS, STATS AND NOTES - Eagles have won six of last seven meetings. ... Falcons'only win this decade came in 2005 season opener, 14-10 in rematch of NFC championship game previous season. ... Philadelphia is going for 100th win of decade. Since start of 2000 season, Eagles are 99-55-1. ... Eagles RB Brian Westbrook will miss third straight game because of concussion. ... Eagles QB Donovan McNabb is 5-1 against Atlanta in career, including NFC championship game win during 2004 season. He has completed nearly 62 percent of passes for 1,560 yards, with seven touchdowns and only two interceptions. ... QB Matt Ryan (toe) will not play for Falcons, snapping streak of 27 consecutive starts at beginning of his career. ... Chris Redman will make first start at quarterback since 2007. Last week, Redman threw for 243 yards after Ryan was injured, including game-winning touchdown pass in final minute. ... Atlanta RB Michael Turner has not played full game since Nov. 8 because of high ankle sprain. ... Falcons are 12-1 at Georgia Dome in Mike Smith's two seasons as coach. ... Falcons DT Jonathan Babineaux is having career year. He leads team with five sacks and has 39 tackles, two passes defensed, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. ... Atlanta has new kicker. Matt Bryant was signed early in week to replace 17-year veteran Jason Elam, who was cut after making only 8 of 15 attempts from at least 30 yards.

 

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Key Performance Information

Key Performance Information

Key Performance Information

PHILADELPHIA


AS A FAVORITE OF 3.5 TO 9.5 PTS
This season
SU: 3-0 | ATS: 2-1 Last 3 seaons
SU: 12-4 | ATS: 10-7 Since 1993
SU: 75-25 | ATS: 54-47
IN ALL GAMES
This season
SU: 7-4 | ATS: 6-5 Last 3 seaons
SU: 26-19 | ATS: 26-20 Since 1993
SU: 171-132 | ATS: 163-133
AGAINST CONFERENCE OPPONENTS
This season
SU: 6-2 | ATS: 5-3 Last 3 seaons
SU: 20-15 | ATS: 20-15 Since 1993
SU: 137-96 | ATS: 133-92
WHEN PLAYING WITH 6 OR LESS DAYS REST
This season
SU: 4-4 | ATS: 3-5 Last 3 seaons
SU: 18-16 | ATS: 17-18 Since 1993
SU: 124-102 | ATS: 117-104
AGAINST NFC SOUTH DIVISION OPPONENTS
This season
SU: 2-1 | ATS: 2-1 Last 3 seaons
SU: 4-1 | ATS: 4-1 Since 1993
SU: 13-8 | ATS: 14-7
OFF A DIVISION GAME
This season
SU: 1-2 | ATS: 1-2 Last 3 seaons
SU: 12-3 | ATS: 12-4 Since 1993
SU: 68-55 | ATS: 68-52
IN DOME GAMES
This season
SU: 0-0 | ATS: 0-0 Last 3 seaons
SU: 3-1 | ATS: 3-1 Since 1993
SU: 12-13 | ATS: 14-10
IN GAMES PLAYED ON TURF
This season
SU: 0-0 | ATS: 0-0 Last 3 seaons
SU: 4-3 | ATS: 6-2 Since 1993
SU: 87-68 | ATS: 83-66
IN DECEMBER GAMES
This season
SU: 0-0 | ATS: 0-0 Last 3 seaons
SU: 6-3 | ATS: 5-4 Since 1993
SU: 42-29 | ATS: 39-29
OFF A WIN AGAINST A DIVISION RIVAL
This season
SU: 1-1 | ATS: 1-1 Last 3 seaons
SU: 5-2 | ATS: 5-2 Since 1993
SU: 39-31 | ATS: 36-32
AFTER 2 OR MORE CONSECUTIVE WINS
This season
SU: 0-2 | ATS: 0-2 Last 3 seaons
SU: 4-6 | ATS: 4-6 Since 1993
SU: 55-40 | ATS: 51-43
WHEN PLAYING AGAINST A TEAM WITH A WINNING RECORD
This season
SU: 1-2 | ATS: 1-2 Last 3 seaons
SU: 9-10 | ATS: 10-9 Since 1993
SU: 55-69 | ATS: 66-56
WHEN PLAYING AGAINST A TEAM WITH A WINNING RECORD IN THE SECOND HALF OF THE SEASON
This season
SU: 0-1 | ATS: 0-1 Last 3 seaons
SU: 7-7 | ATS: 8-6 Since 1993
SU: 37-44 | ATS: 49-32
IN WEEKS 10 THROUGH 13
This season
SU: 2-1 | ATS: 1-2 Last 3 seaons
SU: 5-5 | ATS: 5-6 Since 1993
SU: 37-32 | ATS: 42-28
IN ALL LINED GAMES
This season
SU: 7-4 | ATS: 6-5 Last 3 seaons
SU: 26-19 | ATS: 26-20 Since 1993
SU: 171-132 | ATS: 163-133
AS A FAVORITE
This season
SU: 6-2 | ATS: 5-3 Last 3 seaons
SU: 19-13 | ATS: 17-16 Since 1993
SU: 120-50 | ATS: 88-79
AS A ROAD FAVORITE OF 3.5 TO 7 PTS
This season
SU: 0-0 | ATS: 0-0 Last 3 seaons
SU: 3-1 | ATS: 3-1 Since 1993
SU: 15-7 | ATS: 12-10
IN ROAD GAMES
This season
SU: 3-2 | ATS: 3-2 Last 3 seaons
SU: 13-10 | ATS: 15-9 Since 1993
SU: 73-77 | ATS: 82-67
IN ROAD LINED GAMES
This season
SU: 3-2 | ATS: 3-2 Last 3 seaons
SU: 13-10 | ATS: 15-9 Since 1993
SU: 73-77 | ATS: 82-67
IN A ROAD GAME WHERE THE TOTAL IS BETWEEN 42.5 AND 45 PTS
This season
SU: 1-0 | ATS: 1-0 Last 3 seaons
SU: 3-0 | ATS: 3-0 Since 1993
SU: 11-14 | ATS: 13-11
IN ALL GAMES WHERE THE TOTAL IS BETWEEN 42.5 AND 49 PTS
This season
SU: 3-3 | ATS: 3-3 Last 3 seaons
SU: 12-8 | ATS: 13-7 Since 1993
SU: 37-31 | ATS: 38-28

 

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Key Performance Information

ATLANTA

AS AN UNDERDOG OF 3.5 TO 9.5 PTS
This season
SU: 0-3 | ATS: 1-2 Last 3 seaons
SU: 2-12 | ATS: 5-8 Since 1993
SU: 23-74 | ATS: 45-50
IN ALL GAMES
This season
SU: 6-5 | ATS: 7-4 Last 3 seaons
SU: 21-23 | ATS: 23-20 Since 1993
SU: 133-158 | ATS: 141-141
AGAINST CONFERENCE OPPONENTS
This season
SU: 5-4 | ATS: 6-3 Last 3 seaons
SU: 16-18 | ATS: 17-17 Since 1993
SU: 104-117 | ATS: 110-105
WHEN PLAYING WITH 6 OR LESS DAYS REST
This season
SU: 4-4 | ATS: 4-4 Last 3 seaons
SU: 17-17 | ATS: 18-15 Since 1993
SU: 102-120 | ATS: 108-106
AGAINST NFC EAST DIVISION OPPONENTS
This season
SU: 1-2 | ATS: 2-1 Last 3 seaons
SU: 1-4 | ATS: 2-3 Since 1993
SU: 18-23 | ATS: 18-21
OFF A DIVISION GAME
This season
SU: 1-2 | ATS: 2-1 Last 3 seaons
SU: 8-7 | ATS: 9-6 Since 1993
SU: 51-65 | ATS: 54-60
IN DOME GAMES
This season
SU: 5-1 | ATS: 5-1 Last 3 seaons
SU: 16-13 | ATS: 16-13 Since 1993
SU: 99-90 | ATS: 92-91
IN GAMES PLAYED ON TURF
This season
SU: 5-3 | ATS: 5-3 Last 3 seaons
SU: 16-15 | ATS: 16-15 Since 1993
SU: 103-102 | ATS: 98-101
IN DECEMBER GAMES
This season
SU: 0-0 | ATS: 0-0 Last 3 seaons
SU: 4-5 | ATS: 3-6 Since 1993
SU: 30-41 | ATS: 30-38
OFF A WIN AGAINST A DIVISION RIVAL
This season
SU: 0-1 | ATS: 0-1 Last 3 seaons
SU: 2-3 | ATS: 2-3 Since 1993
SU: 24-32 | ATS: 21-35
WHEN PLAYING AGAINST A TEAM WITH A WINNING RECORD
This season
SU: 2-3 | ATS: 4-1 Last 3 seaons
SU: 8-11 | ATS: 9-9 Since 1993
SU: 36-70 | ATS: 47-58
WHEN PLAYING AGAINST A TEAM WITH A WINNING RECORD IN THE SECOND HALF OF THE SEASON
This season
SU: 0-1 | ATS: 1-0 Last 3 seaons
SU: 4-6 | ATS: 4-6 Since 1993
SU: 23-43 | ATS: 27-39
IN WEEKS 10 THROUGH 13
This season
SU: 1-2 | ATS: 1-2 Last 3 seaons
SU: 5-6 | ATS: 5-6 Since 1993
SU: 35-33 | ATS: 32-34
IN ALL LINED GAMES
This season
SU: 6-5 | ATS: 7-4 Last 3 seaons
SU: 21-23 | ATS: 23-20 Since 1993
SU: 133-158 | ATS: 141-141
AS AN UNDERDOG
This season
SU: 1-4 | ATS: 3-2 Last 3 seaons
SU: 10-21 | ATS: 15-15 Since 1993
SU: 50-121 | ATS: 84-84
AS A HOME UNDERDOG OF 3.5 TO 7 PTS
This season
SU: 0-0 | ATS: 0-0 Last 3 seaons
SU: 0-3 | ATS: 0-3 Since 1993
SU: 1-17 | ATS: 4-14
IN HOME GAMES
This season
SU: 5-0 | ATS: 4-1 Last 3 seaons
SU: 15-6 | ATS: 12-9 Since 1993
SU: 82-61 | ATS: 65-72
IN HOME LINED GAMES
This season
SU: 5-0 | ATS: 4-1 Last 3 seaons
SU: 15-6 | ATS: 12-9 Since 1993
SU: 82-61 | ATS: 65-72
IN A HOME GAME WHERE THE TOTAL IS BETWEEN 42.5 AND 45 PTS
This season
SU: 2-0 | ATS: 2-0 Last 3 seaons
SU: 5-3 | ATS: 3-5 Since 1993
SU: 20-19 | ATS: 14-23
IN ALL GAMES WHERE THE TOTAL IS BETWEEN 42.5 AND 49 PTS
This season
SU: 4-4 | ATS: 4-4 Last 3 seaons
SU: 10-10 | ATS: 10-10 Since 1993
SU: 51-74 | ATS: 58-65

 

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Top Trends and Angles

Top Trends and Angles

Top Trends and Angles

NFL | (337) DENVER @ (338) KANSAS CITY | 12/06/2009 1:00 PM
Play AGAINST DENVER using the money line in All games when playing against a team with a losing record
The record is 3 Wins and 11 Losses for the last three seasons (-16.65 units)
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NFL | (343) TENNESSEE @ (344) INDIANAPOLIS | 12/06/2009 1:00 PM
Play ON INDIANAPOLIS using the money line in All games after 2 or more consecutive wins
The record is 15 Wins and 2 Losses for the last two seasons (+13.10 units)
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NFL | (357) SAN FRANCISCO @ (358) SEATTLE | 12/06/2009 4:15 PM
Play AGAINST SAN FRANCISCO in the first half in Road games in games played on a grass field
The record is 0 Wins and 10 Losses for the last three seasons (-11.00 units)
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NFL | (347) DETROIT @ (348) CINCINNATI | 12/06/2009 1:00 PM
Play OVER DETROIT on the total in All games in non-conference games
The record is 10 Overs and 0 Unders for the last three seasons (+10.00 units)
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NFL | (351) TAMPA BAY @ (352) CAROLINA | 12/06/2009 1:00 PM
Play OVER TAMPA BAY on the total in All games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season
The record is 10 Overs and 0 Unders for the last three seasons (+10.00 units)
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NFL | (359) MINNESOTA @ (360) ARIZONA | 12/06/2009 8:25 PM
Play ON MINNESOTA using the money line in All games in dome games
The record is 16 Wins and 3 Losses for the last two seasons (+13.30 units)
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NFL | (359) MINNESOTA @ (360) ARIZONA | 12/06/2009 8:25 PM
Play ON MINNESOTA using the money line in All games in games played on turf
The record is 16 Wins and 3 Losses for the last two seasons (+13.30 units)

 

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NFL Preview - Tampa Bay (1-10) at Carolina (4-7)

NFL Preview - Tampa Bay (1-10) at Carolina (4-7)

NFL Preview - Tampa Bay (1-10) at Carolina (4-7)




While Carolina Panthers head coach John Fox has stuck with Jake Delhomme all season despite the quarterback's struggles, an injury may finally be forcing his hand.

Delhomme could be a spectator when Carolina hosts the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Bank of America Stadium this Sunday because of a broken finger suffered on his right throwing hand last weekend.

Delhomme suffered the injury in a 17-6 loss to the New York Jets, when he completed 14-of-34 pass attempts and was picked off three times prior to getting hurt late in the fourth quarter. He added another pick after the injury to give him 18 interceptions on the season, though just five of those have come in the last five games. That total is tied for the second-most in the league.

Delhomme was unable to go when the Panthers reconvened for practice on Wednesday, with backup Matt Moore instead taking the reps with the first team. Moore would be in line for his first start since December 30, 2007 if Delhomme can't go on Sunday.

Interestingly, that start by Moore was a 31-23 victory over the Buccaneers in which he threw for 174 yards on 15-of-24 passing with two touchdowns and an interception.

DeAngelo Williams ran for two scores in that game, as the Panthers ran the ball 37 times to Moore's 24 pass attempts. That would likely be the case again this weekend, though both Williams (ankle) and fellow back Jonathan Stewart (Achilles) missed practice time this week. Fullback Brad Hoover (ankle) was also out.

Williams has yet to miss a game this season, but could be a game-time decision on Sunday. Stewart, meanwhile, has been in-and-out of practice all year due to his ailment, but has also played in all 11 games and is expected to take part in this contest.

That will be key for Carolina (4-7), which totaled 267 rushing yards in a 28-21 victory over Tampa Bay on October 18. Williams had 152 of those and scored twice, including the game-winning touchdown with 29 seconds left that capped a 16-play, 80-yard drive that featured 15 run plays and ate up 8:04 of clock.

That loss to Carolina was part of Tampa Bay's season-opening seven-game slide that finally ended with a home win over Green Bay on November 8. The Buccaneers (1-10) have lost three in a row since and are coming off a heart- breaking 20-17 loss in the final minutes to the Atlanta Falcons last Sunday.

Quarterback Josh Freeman completed an eight-yard touchdown pass to Cadillac Williams early in the third quarter to give the Bucs a 17-10 lead, and Tampa Bay entered the fourth holding a four-point advantage.

Tampa head coach Raheem Morris took a gamble in the final quarter, sending kicker Connor Barth out for a 51-yard field goal late in the game. Barth missed and the Falcons got the ball back with 2:30 to play.

Atlanta drove deep into Tampa Bay territory and found itself with a first down at the Bucs' five-yard line thanks to a defensive holding call on cornerback Derrick Roberson. On fourth down, Falcons quarterback Chris Redman found receiver Roddy White for a touchdown with 23 seconds to play.

The setback was Tampa Bay's 14th in its last 15 games, and the club fell to 0-5 on the road this season.

SERIES HISTORY

Carolina has a 11-7 lead in its all time series with Tampa Bay, including a 28-21 win at Raymond James Stadium in Week 6. The teams embarked on a conventional home-and-home split last season, with the Buccaneers coming up 27-3 home winners in Week 6 of last year, and the Panthers returning the favor with a 38-23 primetime win in Charlotte during Week 14. Tampa Bay last won in Charlotte in 2007. The Panthers will be gunning for their first home-and-home sweep of the Bucs since 2006.

Fox is 10-5 versus the Buccaneers as a head coach, while Morris is 0-1 against both Fox and the Panthers as a head man.

WHEN THE BUCCANEERS HAVE THE BALL

Freeman (793 passing yards, 7 TD, 5 INT) bounced back from a four-turnover game versus New Orleans two weekends ago to throw for 250 yards and two touchdowns versus the Falcons. He also connected on a 42-yard touchdown pass to Antonio Bryant, who was playing in his second straight game after missing two in a row with a nagging knee injury. Bryant (22 receptions, 3 TD) ended with three catches for 91 yards, and Tampa Bay hopes that he can build some chemistry with Freeman to improve upon the team's 29th-ranked offense (274.8 yards per game). Tight end Kellen Winslow (54 receptions, 5 TD) added seven receptions for 81 yards, giving him 23 catches in four games since Freeman became the starter. Wide receiver Michael Clayton (14 receptions, 1 TD) suffered a knee injury on the first play of the Atlanta game and will be inactive this week. That could mean more time for wideouts Sammie Stroughter (24 receptions, 1 TD) and Maurice Stovall (14 receptions, 1 TD). Stroughter made three catches and returned a kickoff 97 yards for a score versus the Panthers in October. Cadillac Williams (480 rushing yards, 3 TD) ended with 30 yards on 10 carries last weekend and Derrick Ward (272 rushing yards, 1 TD) added 29 yards on 13 attempts for the Bucs, who rank 23rd in the NFL with 98.2 yards per game on the ground.

Freeman will get his first look at the Panthers' secondary this weekend, as it was now-backup Josh Johnson who started that October meeting. Carolina is allowing just 181.3 yards per game through the air, which ranks third in the NFL. The Panthers faced another rookie quarterback in the Jets' Mark Sanchez last weekend, holding him to just 154 yards on 13-of-17 passing. New York did post 139 yards rushing against the Panthers, including 75 on 25 carries by Thomas Jones. Carolina ranks 26th in the NFL in run defense, yielding 131.5 yards per game. The Panthers attempted to mob Sanchez, as four players were credited with getting a piece of the quarterback. Defensive end Tyler Brayton (38 tackles, 4 sacks) led the way with 1 1/2 sacks, while ends Julius Peppers (33 tackles, 7.5 sacks, 1 INT) and Everette Brown (15 tackles, 1.5 sacks) and defensive tackle Damione Lewis (26 tackles) were credited with a half-sack each. Peppers ranks 11th in the NFL in sacks and has 14 1/2 in 14 meetings with Tampa Bay, while Lewis had a sack and forced fumble in his last home game versus the Bucs. Cornerback Chris Gamble (39 tackles, 2 INT) had an interception versus the Jets, Carolina's 12th of the season. Linebacker Jon Beason (96 tackles, 2 sacks, 1 INT) led the Panthers with 17 tackles, while linebacker James Anderson (30 tackles) added 10.

WHEN THE PANTHERS HAVE THE BALL

Even if Delhomme (2015 passing yards, 8 TD) is able to play this Sunday, it is likely the Panthers will go run heavy, as they probably will if Moore starts. That also depends on how lingering injuries hold up for DeAngelo Williams and Stewart. Williams (1022 rushing yards, 7 TD) was held to just 40 yards on 16 carries against the Jets, while Stewart (544 rushing yards, 6 TD) had 35 yards on nine run attempts. Still, Carolina ranks fourth in the NFL with 151.5 rushing yards per game. However, the team has had trouble translating that into points, as Carolina is scoring just 18.1 points per game, 23rd in the league. That hasn't been the case versus Tampa Bay, as Williams has 459 yards and six touchdowns in his past three games versus the Bucs and Stewart has 225 yards and three scores in his last two against them. Tight end Dante Rosario (20 receptions, 2 TD) had four catches for a team-best 62 yards last weekend, while wideout Dwayne Jarrett (12 receptions) added two catches for 43 yards. He did have a 28-yard touchdown catch wiped out on offensive pass interference, while wide receiver Steve Smith (46 receptions, 4 TD), who ended with one catch for five yards versus the Jets, appeared to make a 10-yard scoring reception that was overruled on video replay due to lost possession.

Tampa Bay is yielding 370.9 yards (26th overall) and 28.5 points (31st overall) per game, but it did hold Atlanta under both of those marks last weekend. The Falcons managed just 20 points and 297 yards versus Tampa Bay, which registered six sacks in the loss. Defensive end Stylez White (31 tackles, 5.5 sacks) led the way with 2 1/2 sacks and fellow end Tim Crowder (28 tackles, 2.5 sacks) added a sack-and-a-half. Corner Ronde Barber (49 tackles, 2 sacks) and linebacker Quincy Black (60 tackles, 1 INT) also had a sack each. Black ended with 10 tackles versus the Falcons, while linebacker Barrett Ruud (97 tackles, 1 INT) led the way with 11 stops and forced a fumble that Crowder recovered. Ruud and safety Tanard Jackson (42 tackles, 3 INT) both had interceptions the last time the Buccaneers faced the Panthers, with Jackson taking his 26 yards for a touchdown. Jackson has three picks in his last six games, taking two of those back for scores. Tampa Bay hopes to have corner Aqib Talib (39 tackles, 5 INT) for this game after he left last weekend's contest in the fourth quarter when aggravating a hamstring injury. The Bucs lost some secondary depth earlier this weekend, when corner Torrie Cox was placed on injured reserve because of a hip ailment.

FANTASY FOCUS

Freeman has been giving fantasy owners of the future some hope for his 2010 season, and he could be a deep sleeper candidate given the matchup. Though the Panthers have good numbers against the pass, part of that is because they can't stop the run. That could mean Cadillac Williams is set for a big game, but the Buccaneers have had trouble establishing the run all year. While there are no sure bets on Tampa Bay, Freeman, Williams and Bryant are sleeper picks. Barth has shown good range and Morris obviously will allow him to try long field goals, so he could actually be the Bucs' best fantasy weapon this weekend.

DeAngelo Williams and Stewart appear to be line for a lot of work this weekend, though Williams owners will need to monitor his injury on Sunday. Either way, Stewart could end up out-producing Williams if the latter's ankle injury acts up. Even if he was healthy, Delhomme has not fantasy worthy and Moore is not a better option. That obviously hurts Smith and fellow wideout Muhsin Muhammad's value. Carolina's defense is a risky play, even against a Tampa Bay offense.

OVERALL ANALYSIS

Many thought that the Panthers would be in contention for a division title at this point of the season, but injuries and poor play have derailed that train. Instead, the Panthers are in the same boat as the Buccaneers, looking towards 2010. That makes this a tough game to predict, especially with the uncertain ailments surrounding Delhomme and DeAngelo Williams. That will likely make this another close contest between the NFC South bottom-feeders, though the Panthers will likely use their advantage in running the ball to pull out another close one.

Predicted Outcome: Panthers 17, Buccaneers 13

 

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NFL Matchup - Tampa Bay at Carolina

NFL Matchup - Tampa Bay at Carolina

NFL Matchup - Tampa Bay at Carolina

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1-10) at Carolina Panthers (4-7)
Date: Sunday, December 6th
Kickoff: 1 p.m. (et)
Site: Bank of America Stadium (73,504) -- Charlotte, North Carolina
Surface: Grass
Home Record: Tampa Bay 1-5; Carolina 2-3
Away Record: Tampa Bay 0-5; Carolina 2-4
Versus N-F-C South: Tampa Bay 0-3; Carolina 2-2
Versus N-F-C: Tampa Bay 1-7; Carolina 4-4
Current Win/Loss Streak: Tampa Bay 3L; Carolina 2L
Current Road Win/Loss Streak: Tampa Bay 7L
Current Home Win/Loss Streak: Carolina 1L
Television: FOX
Announcers: Ron Pitts and John Lynch
All-Time Series: Carolina (11-7)
Last Meeting: October 18, 2009 (Carolina, 28-21 at Tampa Bay)
Series Streak: Carolina has won the last two meetings.

Season Schedule/Results
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Sep 13 - L vs. Dallas, 21-34
Sep 20 - L at Buffalo, 20-33
Sep 27 - L vs. NY Giants, 0-24
Oct 4 - L at Washington, 13-16
Oct 11 - L at Philadelphia, 14-33
Oct 18 - L vs. Carolina, 21-28
Oct 25 - L vs. New England, 7-35 (at London, England)
Nov 1 - Open
Nov 8 - W vs. Green Bay, 38-28
Nov 15 - L at Miami, 23-25
Nov 22 - L vs. New Orleans, 7-38
Nov 29 - L at Atlanta, 17-20
Dec 6 - at Carolina, 1:00 PM
Dec 13 - vs. NY Jets, 1:00 PM
Dec 20 - at Seattle, 4:15 PM
Dec 27 - at New Orleans, 1:00 PM
Jan 3 - vs. Atlanta, 1:00 PM
Carolina Panthers
Sep 13 - L vs. Philadelphia, 10-38
Sep 20 - L at Atlanta, 20-28
Sep 28 - L at Dallas, 7-21
Oct 4 - Open
Oct 11 - W vs. Washington, 20-17
Oct 18 - W at Tampa Bay, 28-21
Oct 25 - L vs. Buffalo, 9-20
Nov 1 - W at Arizona, 34-21
Nov 8 - L at New Orleans, 20-30
Nov 15 - W vs. Atlanta, 28-19
Nov 19 - L vs. Miami, 17-24
Nov 29 - L at NY Jets, 6-17
Dec 6 - vs. Tampa Bay, 1:00 PM
Dec 13 - at New England, 1:00 PM
Dec 20 - vs. Minnesota, 8:20 PM
Dec 27 - at NY Giants, 1:00 PM
Jan 3 - vs. New Orleans, 1:00 PM

 

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Preview: Buccaneers (1-10) at Panthers (4-7)

Preview: Buccaneers (1-10) at Panthers (4-7)

Preview: Buccaneers (1-10) at Panthers (4-7)


Date: December 06, 2009 1:00 PM EDT

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers changed quarterbacks a month ago as their dismal season was already slipping away.

With their playoff possibilities quickly vanishing, the Carolina Panthers might be ready to do the same.

Jake Delhomme's broken finger may finally earn the veteran a spot on the bench, giving Matt Moore his first start in two years Sunday when the Panthers try to hand the Buccaneers an eighth straight road loss.

Carolina (4-7) won four of six after an 0-3 start, and some improved play from Delhomme helped fuel the turnaround. He threw seven interceptions during the Panthers' season-opening skid, but gave it away only six times during the next six games as the tailback tandem of DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart put Carolina back in playoff contention.




The Panthers' postseason hopes are mostly gone after two more losses, though, and Delhomme might be as well. A week after Carolina fell 24-17 at home to Miami, Delhomme had his second four-interception game of the season in a 17-6 loss to the New York Jets.

"It wasn't good," said Delhomme, tied for second in the NFL with 18 interceptions. "There's no other way to put it. We didn't run it well. We certainly didn't throw it well."

The last interception came after banging hands with linebacker Calvin Pace, a collision that also resulted in Delhomme breaking a finger on his right hand. Though coach John Fox was noncommittal Wednesday on which quarterback would play against the Buccaneers (1-10), all signs point to Moore making his first start since Dec. 30, 2007, at Tampa Bay, where he threw two touchdowns in a 31-23 Panthers win.

"I think this is a great opportunity for Matt,' said receiver Muhsin Muhammad, who hasn't caught a touchdown since Dec. 28. "Obviously, we won't do a lot of the things that Jake does well, but we'll do the things that Matt does well.'

Delhomme threw two interceptions when the Panthers played in Tampa on Oct. 18, one of which was returned by Tanard Jackson to tie the score at 21-all with 8:33 to play.

Carolina wasn't denied on its next possession, however, capping an 80-yard drive with Williams' second touchdown run to secure a 28-21 win. Williams finished with 152 yards and Stewart had 110, his lone 100-yard effort this season.

Rookie Josh Freeman saw some time in the Bucs' next game, and took over the starting job from Josh Johnson on Nov. 8 against Green Bay, throwing three TDs and leading Tampa Bay to a stunning 38-28 upset.

Freeman struggled in losses to Miami and New Orleans, but had the best game of his brief career Sunday at Atlanta. The 17th overall pick was 20 of 29 for 250 yards and two touchdowns, nearly piloting another upset before a last-second score allowed the Falcons to escape with a 20-17 win.

"I think he's starting to develop into what we all think he can be,' rookie coach Raheem Morris said. "He's shown nothing but good things. He had the one week where he kind of backed off ... but he's getting better and better every week.'

Morris took over defensive playcalling duties from coordinator Jim Bates after the loss to the Saints, saying it was his responsibility to fix a defense that's allowed the second-most points in the NFL and is 26th in yards allowed (370.9 per game).

The improvement was noticeable, as the Bucs yielded a season-low 75 yards on the ground, allowed its second-fewest total yards (297) in a game, and matched a season best with six sacks.

While Freeman is learning on the job, it appears Morris is as well. The league's second-youngest coach drew criticism after running a fake punt that cost Tampa Bay field position early in the fourth quarter, then later opting to attempt a 51-yard field goal - Connor Barth missed - rather than punting with under three minutes to go.

"We were a 1-9 football team," Morris said. "I think you've got to teach this team how to insert a dagger in somebody and win the game. That's part of the learning curve, part of what we're going through.'

Williams had a career-high 186 rushing yards and two TDs in Carolina's 38-23 home win over the Bucs on Dec. 8.

Tampa Bay has not had an individual 100-yard rusher in 21 straight games - the longest active streak in football.

 

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TAMPA BAY (1-10) vs CAROLINA (4-7)

Game Time: 1:00 p.m. EDT Sunday, December 6

Stadium: Ericsson Stadium Surface: grass






RECORD ANALYSIS
STRAIGHT-UP VS. SPREAD OVER/UNDER
TAMPA BAY HOME AWAY TOTAL HOME AWAY TOTAL HOME AWAY TOTAL

Year-to-Date 1 - 5 0 - 5 1 - 10 1 - 5 3 - 2 4 - 7 3 - 3 3 - 2 6 - 5
Last 5 games 1 - 2 0 - 2 1 - 4 1 - 2 2 - 0 3 - 2 1 - 2 1 - 1 2 - 3
YTD vs. Div. 0 - 2 0 - 1 0 - 3 0 - 2 1 - 0 1 - 2 1 - 1 0 - 1 1 - 2
STRAIGHT-UP VS. SPREAD OVER/UNDER
CAROLINA HOME AWAY TOTAL HOME AWAY TOTAL HOME AWAY TOTAL
Year-to-Date 2 - 3 2 - 4 4 - 7 1 - 4 3 - 3 4 - 7 2 - 3 3 - 3 5 - 6
Last 5 games 1 - 1 1 - 2 2 - 3 1 - 1 2 - 1 3 - 2 1 - 1 1 - 2 2 - 3
YTD vs. Div. 1 - 0 1 - 2 2 - 2 1 - 0 2 - 1 3 - 1 1 - 0 2 - 1 3 - 1
AWAY VS. SPREAD HOME VS. SPREAD
Year-to-Date FAV DOG GRASS TURF FAV DOG GRASS TURF
TAMPA BAY 0 - 0 3 - 2 2 - 0 1 - 2 0 - 0 1 - 5 1 - 5 0 - 0
CAROLINA 1 - 0 2 - 3 2 - 1 1 - 2 0 - 3 1 - 1 1 - 4 0 - 0



TEAM LOGS/SCHEDULE:
( * = overtime)

TAMPA BAY
LINE OVER/UNDER
DATE DAY OPP SCORE SU OPEN CLOSE ATS &
MARGIN OPEN CLOSE O/U &
MARGIN G/T
09/13/09 Sun DAL 21 - 34 L +2.5 +5.5 L -7.5 42.5 39.5 O +15.5 G
09/20/09 Sun @BUF 20 - 33 L +6 +4 L -9 41.5 42.0 O +11.0 T
09/27/09 Sun NYG 0 - 24 L +7 +6.5 L -17.5 40.5 45.5 U -21.5 G
10/04/09 Sun @WAS 13 - 16 L +7 +8.5 W +5.5 36.0 37.0 U -8.0 G
10/11/09 Sun @PHI 14 - 33 L +13 +15.5 L -3.5 43.5 41.5 O + 5.5 T
10/18/09 Sun CAR 21 - 28 L +3 +3 L -4 40.0 40.0 O + 9.0 G
10/25/09 Sun NE 7 - 35 L +13 +15.5 L -12.5 43.0 45.0 U -3.0 G
11/08/09 Sun GB 38 - 28 W +9.5 +9.5 W +19.5 45.0 43.0 O +23.0 G
11/15/09 Sun @MIA 23 - 25 L +9.5 +10 W +8 44.0 43.0 O + 5.0 G
11/22/09 Sun NO 7 - 38 L +13 +10.5 L -20.5 50.0 51.0 U -6.0 G
11/29/09 Sun @ATL 17 - 20 L +12 +12 W +9 46.0 46.0 U -9.0 T


CAROLINA
LINE OVER/UNDER
DATE DAY OPP SCORE SU OPEN CLOSE ATS &
MARGIN OPEN CLOSE O/U &
MARGIN G/T
09/13/09 Sun PHI 10 - 38 L -2.5 +2.5 L -25.5 44.0 43.5 O + 4.5 G
09/20/09 Sun @ATL 20 - 28 L +7 +6 L -2 43.5 43.0 O + 5.0 T
09/28/09 Mon @DAL 7 - 21 L +8 +8.5 L -5.5 45.5 48.0 U -20.0 T
10/11/09 Sun WAS 20 - 17 W -3 -5 L -2 36.5 37.5 U -0.5 G
10/18/09 Sun @TB 28 - 21 W -3 -3 W +4 40.0 40.0 O + 9.0 G
10/25/09 Sun BUF 9 - 20 L -7 -7 L -18 37.0 37.0 U -8.0 G
11/01/09 Sun @ARI 34 - 21 W +7.5 +10 W +23 45.0 42.0 O +13.0 G
11/08/09 Sun @NO 20 - 30 L +14.5 +11.5 W +1.5 51.0 51.5 U -1.5 T
11/15/09 Sun ATL 28 - 19 W +1.5 +1.5 W +10.5 47.0 43.5 O + 3.5 G
11/19/09 Thu MIA 17 - 24 L -3 -3.5 L -10.5 44.5 42.0 U -1.0 G
11/29/09 Sun @NYJ 6 - 17 L +3 +3.5 L -7.5 42.0 41.5 U -18.5 G



PREVIOUS MEETINGS:

LINE OVER/UNDER
DATE DAY VIS SC HOM SC OPEN CLOSE ATS &
MARGIN OPEN CLOSE O/U &
MARGIN G/T
11/06/05 Sun CAR 34 TB 14 -1.0 -1.0 TB --21 36.5 36.0 O +-12 G
12/11/05 Sun TB 20 CAR 10 -5.5 -6.5 CAR --16.5 38.0 36.0 U -6 G
09/24/06 Sun CAR 26 TB 24 +3 +3.5 TB +1.5 34.5 33.5 O +-16.5 G
11/13/06 Mon TB 10 CAR 24 -10.0 -10.0 CAR +4 37.0 37.0 U -3 G
09/30/07 Sun TB 20 CAR 7 -3.0 -3.0 CAR --16 38.5 39.0 U -12 G
12/30/07 Sun CAR 31 TB 23 -4.0 +3 TB --5 35.0 36.0 O +-18 G
10/12/08 Sun CAR 3 TB 27 -3.0 -1.5 TB +22.5 38.0 37.0 U -7 G
12/08/08 Mon TB 23 CAR 38 -3.0 -3.0 CAR +12 38.0 40.0 O +-21 G
10/18/09 Sun CAR 28 TB 21 +3 +3 TB --4 40.0 40.0 O +-9 G





STATISTICAL AVERAGES:


AWAY/HOME RUSHING PASSING TOT TURNOVERS
PTS FD AT YDS AVG AT CO PCT YDS AVG YDS INT FUM FGP
TB (off) 17.4 16 26 93 3.6 36 20 0.6 208 5.8 301 1.4 0.6 .00
CAR (def) 23.6 16 29 128 4.4 29 17 0.6 143 4.9 271 0.6 0.4 .00
RUSHING PASSING TOT TURNOVERS
PTS FD AT YDS AVG AT CO PCT YDS AVG YDS INT FUM FGP
TB (def) 25.4 20 31 139 4.5 31 18 0.6 204 6.6 343 1.0 0.8 .00
CAR (off) 16.8 18 30 131 4.4 34 18 0.5 190 5.6 321 2.0 0.8 .00
ALL GAMES RUSHING PASSING TOT TURNOVERS
PTS FD AT YDS AVG AT CO PCT YDS AVG YDS INT FUM FGP
TB (off) 16.5 15 24 98 4.1 33 17 0.5 177 5.4 275 1.5 0.5 .00
CAR (def) 23.3 18 29 131 4.5 29 18 0.6 181 6.2 312 1.1 0.7 .00
RUSHING PASSING TOT TURNOVERS
PTS FD AT YDS AVG AT CO PCT YDS AVG YDS INT FUM FGP
TB (def) 28.5 20 34 160 4.7 29 17 0.6 211 7.3 371 1.1 0.5 .00
CAR (off) 18.1 18 31 151 4.9 31 17 0.5 171 5.5 322 1.7 0.9 .00



SCORING AVERAGES:

TAMPA BAY (away) Q1 Q2 H1 Q3 Q4 OT H2+OT
POINTS FOR 2.0 7.4 9.4 2.0 6.0 0.0 8
POINTS ALLOWED 6.0 8.0 14 5.2 6.2 0.0 11.4



CAROLINA (home) Q1 Q2 H1 Q3 Q4 OT H2+OT
POINTS FOR 3.4 4.2 7.6 1.4 7.8 0.0 9.2
POINTS ALLOWED 4.0 10.4 14.4 3.4 5.8 0.0 9.2



TAMPA BAY (all) Q1 Q2 H1 Q3 Q4 OT H2+OT
POINTS FOR 2.8 5.5 8.3 1.5 6.5 0.0 8
POINTS ALLOWED 7.1 7.7 14.8 6.8 6.9 0.0 13.7



CAROLINA (all) Q1 Q2 H1 Q3 Q4 OT H2+OT
POINTS FOR 3.7 6.5 10.2 2.2 5.6 0.0 7.8
POINTS ALLOWED 4.4 7.2 11.6 5.0 6.7 0.0 11.7



VALUE INDEX COMPARISON TO LAS VEGAS LINE:

LV POINTSPREAD VALUE INDEX VALUE INDEX
OPEN CURRENT RATING LINE EDGE
TAMPA BAY 48.5
CAROLINA 55 -10.0 4.0
LV OVER/UNDER VALUE INDEX VALUE INDEX
OPEN CURRENT RATING EDGE
OVER/UNDER 40 1 under

 

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Preview:
Tampa Bay at Carolina
When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, December 6, 2009
Where: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina

Quick Hits

Overall Team Offense

The Carolina Panthers are ranked 20 on offense, averaging 321.8 yards per game. The Panthers are averaging 151.5 yards rushing and 170.4 yards passing so far this season.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are ranked 29 on offense, averaging 274.9 yards per game. The Buccaneers are averaging 98.3 yards rushing and 176.6 yards passing so far this season.


Home and Away

The Carolina Panthers are 2-3 at home this season, and against 2-2NFCS opponents.

At home the Panthers are averaging 16.8 scoring, and holding teams to 23.6 points scored on defense.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are 0-5 while on the road this season, and 0-3 against NFCS opponents.

On the road, the Buccaneers are averaging 17.4 scoring, and holding teams to 25.4 points scored on defense.

 

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Trends - Tampa Bay at Carolina

Trends - Tampa Bay at Carolina

Trends - Tampa Bay at Carolina

ATS Trends

Tampa Bay

Buccaneers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Buccaneers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Buccaneers are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games overall.
Buccaneers are 3-8 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
Buccaneers are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games following a S.U. loss.
Buccaneers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win.
Buccaneers are 3-13 ATS in their last 16 games on grass.
Buccaneers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games in December.
Buccaneers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.


Carolina

Panthers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 vs. NFC.
Panthers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games in December.
Panthers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 vs. NFC South.
Panthers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games in Week 13.
Panthers are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games after scoring less than 15 points in their previous game.
Panthers are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Panthers are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games on grass.
Panthers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games following a S.U. loss.
Panthers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS loss.
Panthers are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games after allowing less than 150 yards passing in their previous game.
Panthers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 home games.
Panthers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games after accumulating less than 150 yards passing in their previous game.
Panthers are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.


OU Trends

Tampa Bay

Over is 4-0 in Buccaneers last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Over is 8-1 in Buccaneers last 9 games in December.
Under is 5-1 in Buccaneers last 6 games in Week 13.
Over is 13-3 in Buccaneers last 16 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 6-2 in Buccaneers last 8 vs. NFC South.
Over is 8-3 in Buccaneers last 11 games on grass.
Over is 5-2 in Buccaneers last 7 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 12-5 in Buccaneers last 17 road games.


Carolina

Over is 6-1 in Panthers last 7 vs. NFC South.
Over is 5-1 in Panthers last 6 games in Week 13.
Over is 4-1 in Panthers last 5 games after allowing less than 150 yards passing in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Panthers last 5 games in December.
Under is 4-1 in Panthers last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Over is 12-4 in Panthers last 16 vs. NFC.
Under is 15-6 in Panthers last 21 home games.
Over is 7-3 in Panthers last 10 games following a ATS loss.
Under is 9-4 in Panthers last 13 vs. a team with a losing record.


Head to Head

Favorite is 4-0 ATS in their last 4 meetings.
Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Carolina.
Buccaneers are 5-12 ATS in their last 17 meetings.
Buccaneers are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 meetings in Carolina.

 

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NFL Capsules: Tampa Bay at Carolina

NFL Capsules: Tampa Bay at Carolina

NFL Capsules: Tampa Bay at Carolina


TAMPA BAY (1-10) At CAROLINA (4-7)1 p.m. ET, Fox
OPENING LINE - Panthers by 6

RECORD VS. SPREAD - Tampa Bay 4-7; Carolina 4-7

SERIES RECORD - Carolina leads 11-7

LAST MEETING - Panthers beat Buccaneers 28-21, Oct. 18, 2009

LAST WEEK - Buccaneers lost to Falcons 20-17; Panthers lost to Jets 17-6

BUCCANEERS OFFENSE - OVERALL (29), RUSH (23), PASS (25)

BUCCANEERS DEFENSE - OVERALL (26), RUSH (30), PASS (11)

PANTHERS OFFENSE - OVERALL (20), RUSH (4), PASS (28)

PANTHERS DEFENSE - OVERALL (11), RUSH (26), PASS (3)

STREAKS, STATS AND NOTES - When they last met in Charlotte in first week of December last season, both were 9-3 and playing for NFC South lead. Since then, Bucs have gone 1-14 and Panthers 7-9. ... Bucs have lost three games on final-minute drives, including last week against Atlanta. ... Tampa Bay defense improved vs. Falcons in first game with coach Raheem Morris in charge after defensive coordinator Jim Bates was demoted. ... QB Josh Freeman threw for career-high 250 yards and two TDs vs. Falcons a week after committing four turnovers in loss to Saints. ... Bucs WR Antonio Bryant had nine catches for career-best 200 yards and two TDs in first meeting, but was targeted only four times vs. Atlanta. ... Bucs S Tanard Jackson returned interception for TD in first meeting, and has three interceptions in past six games overall. ... Panthers have won 10 of past 13 meetings. ... With QB Jake Delhomme (broken finger) likely out, Matt Moore is expected to start first game since he was undrafted rookie in 2007. ... Moore threw two TDs in win over Bucs in 2007 season finale, when Tampa Bay was resting starters ahead of playoffs. ... Moore is 6 of 12 for 63 yards and an interception this season. ... Delhomme has thrown 18 interceptions, including four in last week's loss to Jets. ... Panthers RBs DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart combined for 262 yards rushing in first meeting, with Williams' 1-yard TD with 29 seconds left the difference. But Williams is slowed with sore ankle... WR Steve Smith was held to one catch for 5 yards vs. Jets. ... Panthers LB and leading tackler Jon Beason will play despite being charged with misdemeanor assault Monday in connection with incident at Charlotte strip club Nov. 15.

 

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Key Performance Information

TAMPA BAY

AS AN UNDERDOG OF 3.5 TO 9.5 PTS
This season
SU: 1-6 | ATS: 3-4 Last 3 seaons
SU: 3-10 | ATS: 7-6 Since 1993
SU: 31-59 | ATS: 48-41
IN ALL GAMES
This season
SU: 1-10 | ATS: 4-7 Last 3 seaons
SU: 19-25 | ATS: 21-23 Since 1993
SU: 140-153 | ATS: 142-144
IN WEEKS 10 THROUGH 13
This season
SU: 0-3 | ATS: 2-1 Last 3 seaons
SU: 6-3 | ATS: 7-2 Since 1993
SU: 36-30 | ATS: 36-27
IN ALL LINED GAMES
This season
SU: 1-10 | ATS: 4-7 Last 3 seaons
SU: 19-25 | ATS: 21-23 Since 1993
SU: 140-153 | ATS: 142-144
AS AN UNDERDOG
This season
SU: 1-10 | ATS: 4-7 Last 3 seaons
SU: 5-19 | ATS: 10-14 Since 1993
SU: 50-100 | ATS: 75-71
AS A ROAD UNDERDOG OF 3.5 TO 7 PTS
This season
SU: 0-1 | ATS: 0-1 Last 3 seaons
SU: 1-4 | ATS: 3-2 Since 1993
SU: 12-31 | ATS: 23-19
IN ROAD GAMES
This season
SU: 0-5 | ATS: 3-2 Last 3 seaons
SU: 6-15 | ATS: 10-11 Since 1993
SU: 52-93 | ATS: 68-74
IN ROAD LINED GAMES
This season
SU: 0-5 | ATS: 3-2 Last 3 seaons
SU: 6-15 | ATS: 10-11 Since 1993
SU: 52-93 | ATS: 68-74
IN A ROAD GAME WHERE THE TOTAL IS BETWEEN 38.5 AND 42 PTS
This season
SU: 0-2 | ATS: 0-2 Last 3 seaons
SU: 3-6 | ATS: 3-6 Since 1993
SU: 18-34 | ATS: 25-25
IN ALL GAMES WHERE THE TOTAL IS BETWEEN 35.5 AND 42 PTS
This season
SU: 0-5 | ATS: 1-4 Last 3 seaons
SU: 15-14 | ATS: 14-15 Since 1993
SU: 100-109 | ATS: 100-105
AGAINST CONFERENCE OPPONENTS
This season
SU: 1-7 | ATS: 3-5 Last 3 seaons
SU: 17-16 | ATS: 18-15 Since 1993
SU: 109-116 | ATS: 110-109
WHEN PLAYING WITH 6 OR LESS DAYS REST
This season
SU: 0-9 | ATS: 3-6 Last 3 seaons
SU: 16-21 | ATS: 18-19 Since 1993
SU: 112-119 | ATS: 116-109
VERSUS DIVISION OPPONENTS
This season
SU: 0-3 | ATS: 1-2 Last 3 seaons
SU: 8-7 | ATS: 9-6 Since 1993
SU: 54-72 | ATS: 61-62
OFF A DIVISION GAME
This season
SU: 0-2 | ATS: 1-1 Last 3 seaons
SU: 5-9 | ATS: 6-8 Since 1993
SU: 55-66 | ATS: 62-57
IN GAMES PLAYED ON A GRASS FIELD
This season
SU: 1-8 | ATS: 3-6 Last 3 seaons
SU: 16-18 | ATS: 16-18 Since 1993
SU: 110-116 | ATS: 107-113
IN DECEMBER GAMES
This season
SU: 0-0 | ATS: 0-0 Last 3 seaons
SU: 2-7 | ATS: 3-6 Since 1993
SU: 36-37 | ATS: 36-36
REVENGING A LOSS AGAINST OPPONENT
This season
SU: 0-3 | ATS: 1-2 Last 3 seaons
SU: 7-5 | ATS: 6-6 Since 1993
SU: 45-49 | ATS: 46-46
OFF A LOSS AGAINST A DIVISION RIVAL
This season
SU: 0-2 | ATS: 1-1 Last 3 seaons
SU: 1-5 | ATS: 3-3 Since 1993
SU: 33-35 | ATS: 39-28
AFTER 2 OR MORE CONSECUTIVE LOSSES
This season
SU: 1-6 | ATS: 3-4 Last 3 seaons
SU: 2-9 | ATS: 4-7 Since 1993
SU: 27-39 | ATS: 34-29
WHEN PLAYING AGAINST A TEAM WITH A LOSING RECORD
This season
SU: 0-3 | ATS: 2-1 Last 3 seaons
SU: 7-8 | ATS: 7-8 Since 1993
SU: 54-45 | ATS: 45-50
WHEN PLAYING AGAINST A TEAM WITH A LOSING RECORD IN THE SECOND HALF OF THE SEASON
This season
SU: 0-1 | ATS: 1-0 Last 3 seaons
SU: 4-6 | ATS: 5-5 Since 1993
SU: 35-28 | ATS: 32-28