Patriots @ Denver - Broncos are #1 in yards allowed, #1 against the pass, #1 in sacks... Based on these facts alone, Denver should be the play. I figured Denver would be about -1 coming into this game and then the Patriots actually touched -4 for a second last Sunday after opening -3.5 before someone pounded Denver and line went flying back to +3 even money and now sits about 3 and -110 either way. I have seen some great cappers on Denver and seems like they would be the right side, but man, did you guys see the injured Peyton Manning last week? Are you considering the fact Denver had a negative turnover margin and Manning had 9 TD's 17 INT's?
I am still debating as Brady is looking better and his team appears fairly healthy minus Mayo. I am still worried about backing the Broncos and Peyton blows up with a couple INT's which could happen. However, this crowd is going to be loud and the NFL would love to have Peyton in the Super Bowl so wouldn't be shocked to see some very shady calls similar to the last time NE visited Denver earlier this season.
Arizona @ Carolina - Panthers are #1 in turnover margin @ +22! Arizona can be a little loose with the football and losing Jared Allen doesn't hurt this relentless pass rush. However, the Panthers weak secondary is the big question mark and Arizona could exploit them thought the air. The big thing about this game is someone is going to be up by double digits early and win IMHO. Just a feeling Zona will burn the Panthers with the pass or the Panthers power running game will put the Zona defense in trouble and Cam will beat them with this legs. My initial lean is Carolina as I think their pass rush causes Palmer problems and I believe Cam Newton can beat Zona with his legs.
I am still debating as Brady is looking better and his team appears fairly healthy minus Mayo. I am still worried about backing the Broncos and Peyton blows up with a couple INT's which could happen. However, this crowd is going to be loud and the NFL would love to have Peyton in the Super Bowl so wouldn't be shocked to see some very shady calls similar to the last time NE visited Denver earlier this season.
Arizona @ Carolina - Panthers are #1 in turnover margin @ +22! Arizona can be a little loose with the football and losing Jared Allen doesn't hurt this relentless pass rush. However, the Panthers weak secondary is the big question mark and Arizona could exploit them thought the air. The big thing about this game is someone is going to be up by double digits early and win IMHO. Just a feeling Zona will burn the Panthers with the pass or the Panthers power running game will put the Zona defense in trouble and Cam will beat them with this legs. My initial lean is Carolina as I think their pass rush causes Palmer problems and I believe Cam Newton can beat Zona with his legs.
