NFL WEEK 15 4PM EST (1PM PST)

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SAN FRANCISCO (6-7) vs PHILADELPHIA (9-4)

Game Time: 1:00 p.m. EDT Sunday, December 20

Stadium: Lincoln Financial Field Surface: grass






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

Year-to-Date 5 - 2 1 - 5 6 - 7 5 - 2 3 - 1 8 - 3 2 - 5 3 - 3 5 - 8
Last 5 games 3 - 0 0 - 2 3 - 2 3 - 0 0 - 1 3 - 1 0 - 3 1 - 1 1 - 4
YTD vs. Div. 3 - 0 1 - 1 4 - 1 3 - 0 1 - 1 4 - 1 0 - 3 0 - 2 0 - 5
STRAIGHT-UP VS. SPREAD OVER/UNDER
PHILADELPHIA HOME AWAY TOTAL HOME AWAY TOTAL HOME AWAY TOTAL
Year-to-Date 4 - 2 5 - 2 9 - 4 3 - 3 5 - 2 8 - 5 5 - 1 4 - 3 9 - 4
Last 5 games 1 - 0 3 - 1 4 - 1 0 - 1 3 - 1 3 - 2 1 - 0 2 - 2 3 - 2
YTD vs. Div. 2 - 1 2 - 0 4 - 1 1 - 2 2 - 0 3 - 2 2 - 1 2 - 0 4 - 1
AWAY VS. SPREAD HOME VS. SPREAD
Year-to-Date FAV DOG GRASS TURF FAV DOG GRASS TURF
SAN FRANCISCO 0 - 1 3 - 0 1 - 0 2 - 1 4 - 1 1 - 0 5 - 2 0 - 0
PHILADELPHIA 5 - 1 0 - 1 4 - 2 1 - 0 2 - 2 1 - 1 0 - 0 3 - 3



TEAM LOGS/SCHEDULE:
( * = overtime)

SAN FRANCISCO
LINE OVER/UNDER
DATE DAY OPP SCORE SU OPEN CLOSE ATS &
MARGIN OPEN CLOSE O/U &
MARGIN G/T
09/13/09 Sun @ARI 20 - 16 W +7 +5 W +9 48.5 46.0 U -10.0 G
09/20/09 Sun SEA 23 - 10 W -1 -1.5 W +11.5 42.0 39.0 U -6.0 G
09/27/09 Sun @MIN 24 - 27 L +6.5 +7 W +4 41.0 39.0 O +12.0 T
10/04/09 Sun STL 35 - 0 W -10.5 -9 W +26 38.0 37.0 U -2.0 G
10/11/09 Sun ATL 10 - 45 L -1.5 -0 L -35 39.5 39.5 O +15.5 G
10/25/09 Sun @HOU 21 - 24 L +3 +3 L 0 45.0 44.0 O + 1.0 G
11/01/09 Sun @IND 14 - 18 L +9.5 +13 W +9 45.0 45.0 U -13.0 T
11/08/09 Sun TEN 27 - 34 L -6 -4.5 L -11.5 41.0 40.5 O +20.5 G
11/12/09 Thu CHI 10 - 6 W -4 -3.5 W +0.5 41.5 43.0 U -27.0 G
11/22/09 Sun @GB 24 - 30 L +5.5 +6 L 0 43.0 42.0 O +12.0 G
11/29/09 Sun JAC 20 - 3 W -4.5 -3 W +14 43.0 41.5 U -18.5 G
12/06/09 Sun @SEA 17 - 20 L -1 -1 L -4 41.5 41.5 U -4.5 T
12/14/09 Mon ARI 24 - 9 W +1 +4 W +19 44.5 44.5 U -11.5 G


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
12/06/09 Sun @ATL 34 - 7 W -5 -4.5 W +22.5 44.0 43.5 U -2.5 T
12/13/09 Sun @NYG 45 - 38 W +1.5 -1 W +6 48.0 43.5 O +39.5 G



PREVIOUS MEETINGS:

LINE OVER/UNDER
DATE DAY VIS SC HOM SC OPEN CLOSE ATS &
MARGIN OPEN CLOSE O/U &
MARGIN G/T
09/18/05 Sun SF 3 PHI 42 -13.5 -13.5 PHI +25.5 41.0 40.5 O +-4.5 T
09/24/06 Sun PHI 38 SF 24 +5.5 +6 SF --8 42.5 42.0 O +-20 G
10/12/08 Sun PHI 40 SF 26 +5.5 +5 SF --9 45.5 41.5 O +-24.5 G





STATISTICAL AVERAGES:


AWAY/HOME RUSHING PASSING TOT TURNOVERS
PTS FD AT YDS AVG AT CO PCT YDS AVG YDS INT FUM FGP
SF (off) 20.0 14 18 62 3.4 33 19 0.6 218 6.6 280 0.7 0.8 .00
PHI (def) 22.8 18 27 103 3.8 36 22 0.6 220 6.1 323 1.5 0.3 .00
RUSHING PASSING TOT TURNOVERS
PTS FD AT YDS AVG AT CO PCT YDS AVG YDS INT FUM FGP
SF (def) 22.5 20 26 92 3.5 42 27 0.6 275 6.5 367 0.5 0.3 .00
PHI (off) 28.7 19 24 108 4.5 34 21 0.6 272 8.0 380 1.0 0.7 .00
ALL GAMES RUSHING PASSING TOT TURNOVERS
PTS FD AT YDS AVG AT CO PCT YDS AVG YDS INT FUM FGP
SF (off) 20.7 15 22 99 4.5 33 20 0.6 190 5.8 289 0.8 0.6 .00
PHI (def) 21.0 19 27 101 3.7 36 22 0.6 219 6.1 320 1.5 0.9 .00
RUSHING PASSING TOT TURNOVERS
PTS FD AT YDS AVG AT CO PCT YDS AVG YDS INT FUM FGP
SF (def) 18.6 18 26 95 3.7 37 23 0.6 244 6.6 339 1.0 0.9 .00
PHI (off) 28.6 18 24 107 4.5 34 21 0.6 254 7.5 361 0.8 0.5 .00



SCORING AVERAGES:

SAN FRANCISCO (away) Q1 Q2 H1 Q3 Q4 OT H2+OT
POINTS FOR 3.8 5.8 9.6 2.8 7.5 0.0 10.3
POINTS ALLOWED 5.0 9.3 14.3 2.8 5.3 0.0 8.1



PHILADELPHIA (home) Q1 Q2 H1 Q3 Q4 OT H2+OT
POINTS FOR 8.5 9.8 18.3 4.5 5.8 0.0 10.3
POINTS ALLOWED 4.0 6.3 10.3 5.7 6.8 0.0 12.5



SAN FRANCISCO (all) Q1 Q2 H1 Q3 Q4 OT H2+OT
POINTS FOR 4.3 6.9 11.2 3.2 6.3 0.0 9.5
POINTS ALLOWED 3.6 7.7 11.3 2.5 4.8 0.0 7.3



PHILADELPHIA (all) Q1 Q2 H1 Q3 Q4 OT H2+OT
POINTS FOR 8.1 9.8 17.9 5.0 5.7 0.0 10.7
POINTS ALLOWED 3.7 6.5 10.2 5.6 5.2 0.0 10.8



VALUE INDEX COMPARISON TO LAS VEGAS LINE:

LV POINTSPREAD VALUE INDEX VALUE INDEX
OPEN CURRENT RATING LINE EDGE
SAN FRANCISCO 48
PHILADELPHIA 56 -11.5 3.0
LV OVER/UNDER VALUE INDEX VALUE INDEX
OPEN CURRENT RATING EDGE
OVER/UNDER 41 2.5 under

 

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Key Performance Information

SAN FRANCISCO

AS AN UNDERDOG OF 3.5 TO 9.5 PTS
This season
SU: 2-2 | ATS: 3-0 Last 3 seaons
SU: 8-14 | ATS: 12-9 Since 1993
SU: 20-56 | ATS: 36-39
IN ALL GAMES
This season
SU: 6-7 | ATS: 8-3 Last 3 seaons
SU: 18-27 | ATS: 20-22 Since 1993
SU: 164-138 | ATS: 141-151
IN THE LAST 4 WEEKS OF THE REGULAR SEASON
This season
SU: 1-0 | ATS: 1-0 Last 3 seaons
SU: 6-3 | ATS: 5-3 Since 1993
SU: 41-28 | ATS: 35-31
IN ALL LINED GAMES
This season
SU: 6-7 | ATS: 8-3 Last 3 seaons
SU: 18-27 | ATS: 20-22 Since 1993
SU: 164-138 | ATS: 141-151
AS AN UNDERDOG
This season
SU: 2-6 | ATS: 4-2 Last 3 seaons
SU: 9-25 | ATS: 14-18 Since 1993
SU: 31-98 | ATS: 53-71
AS A ROAD UNDERDOG OF 7.5 TO 10 PTS
This season
SU: 0-0 | ATS: 0-0 Last 3 seaons
SU: 1-6 | ATS: 2-5 Since 1993
SU: 3-14 | ATS: 7-10
IN ROAD GAMES
This season
SU: 1-5 | ATS: 3-1 Last 3 seaons
SU: 6-16 | ATS: 9-11 Since 1993
SU: 62-84 | ATS: 64-75
IN ROAD LINED GAMES
This season
SU: 1-5 | ATS: 3-1 Last 3 seaons
SU: 6-16 | ATS: 9-11 Since 1993
SU: 62-84 | ATS: 64-75
IN A ROAD GAME WHERE THE TOTAL IS BETWEEN 38.5 AND 42 PTS
This season
SU: 0-3 | ATS: 1-1 Last 3 seaons
SU: 1-6 | ATS: 2-4 Since 1993
SU: 20-25 | ATS: 14-28
IN ALL GAMES WHERE THE TOTAL IS BETWEEN 35.5 AND 42 PTS
This season
SU: 3-5 | ATS: 4-3 Last 3 seaons
SU: 8-18 | ATS: 8-16 Since 1993
SU: 72-62 | ATS: 60-70
AGAINST CONFERENCE OPPONENTS
This season
SU: 5-4 | ATS: 6-2 Last 3 seaons
SU: 14-19 | ATS: 13-18 Since 1993
SU: 127-102 | ATS: 108-113
WHEN PLAYING WITH 6 OR LESS DAYS REST
This season
SU: 4-5 | ATS: 6-3 Last 3 seaons
SU: 14-21 | ATS: 16-18 Since 1993
SU: 117-100 | ATS: 96-113
AGAINST NFC EAST DIVISION OPPONENTS
This season
SU: 0-0 | ATS: 0-0 Last 3 seaons
SU: 1-4 | ATS: 0-4 Since 1993
SU: 26-20 | ATS: 19-24
OFF A DIVISION GAME
This season
SU: 2-2 | ATS: 3-1 Last 3 seaons
SU: 8-8 | ATS: 10-5 Since 1993
SU: 67-51 | ATS: 59-54
AFTER PLAYING ON MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL
This season
SU: 0-0 | ATS: 0-0 Last 3 seaons
SU: 2-1 | ATS: 2-1 Since 1993
SU: 20-10 | ATS: 11-19
IN GAMES PLAYED ON A GRASS FIELD
This season
SU: 5-5 | ATS: 5-3 Last 3 seaons
SU: 13-21 | ATS: 13-18 Since 1993
SU: 128-99 | ATS: 103-118
IN DECEMBER GAMES
This season
SU: 1-1 | ATS: 1-1 Last 3 seaons
SU: 6-5 | ATS: 5-5 Since 1993
SU: 42-32 | ATS: 35-36
OFF A WIN AGAINST A DIVISION RIVAL
This season
SU: 1-2 | ATS: 2-1 Last 3 seaons
SU: 4-5 | ATS: 4-4 Since 1993
SU: 45-29 | ATS: 35-35
WHEN PLAYING AGAINST A TEAM WITH A WINNING RECORD
This season
SU: 2-3 | ATS: 3-1 Last 3 seaons
SU: 6-11 | ATS: 8-7 Since 1993
SU: 53-67 | ATS: 52-64
WHEN PLAYING AGAINST A TEAM WITH A WINNING RECORD IN THE SECOND HALF OF THE SEASON
This season
SU: 2-1 | ATS: 2-0 Last 3 seaons
SU: 6-5 | ATS: 7-2 Since 1993
SU: 39-40 | ATS: 36-39

 

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Key Performance Information

PHILADELPHIA

AS A FAVORITE OF 3.5 TO 9.5 PTS
This season
SU: 4-0 | ATS: 3-1 Last 3 seaons
SU: 13-4 | ATS: 11-7 Since 1993
SU: 76-25 | ATS: 55-47
IN ALL GAMES
This season
SU: 9-4 | ATS: 8-5 Last 3 seaons
SU: 28-19 | ATS: 28-20 Since 1993
SU: 173-132 | ATS: 165-133
WHEN PLAYING AGAINST A TEAM WITH A LOSING RECORD
This season
SU: 4-1 | ATS: 3-2 Last 3 seaons
SU: 11-4 | ATS: 9-7 Since 1993
SU: 72-29 | ATS: 55-42
WHEN PLAYING AGAINST A TEAM WITH A LOSING RECORD IN THE SECOND HALF OF THE SEASON
This season
SU: 2-0 | ATS: 1-1 Last 3 seaons
SU: 5-0 | ATS: 3-3 Since 1993
SU: 43-19 | ATS: 33-27
IN THE LAST 4 WEEKS OF THE REGULAR SEASON
This season
SU: 1-0 | ATS: 1-0 Last 3 seaons
SU: 7-2 | ATS: 6-3 Since 1993
SU: 40-27 | ATS: 35-29
IN ALL LINED GAMES
This season
SU: 9-4 | ATS: 8-5 Last 3 seaons
SU: 28-19 | ATS: 28-20 Since 1993
SU: 173-132 | ATS: 165-133
AS A FAVORITE
This season
SU: 8-2 | ATS: 7-3 Last 3 seaons
SU: 21-13 | ATS: 19-16 Since 1993
SU: 122-50 | ATS: 90-79
AS A HOME FAVORITE OF 7.5 TO 10 PTS
This season
SU: 2-0 | ATS: 1-1 Last 3 seaons
SU: 6-0 | ATS: 4-2 Since 1993
SU: 21-2 | ATS: 15-8
IN HOME GAMES
This season
SU: 4-2 | ATS: 3-3 Last 3 seaons
SU: 13-9 | ATS: 11-11 Since 1993
SU: 98-54 | ATS: 80-66
IN HOME LINED GAMES
This season
SU: 4-2 | ATS: 3-3 Last 3 seaons
SU: 13-9 | ATS: 11-11 Since 1993
SU: 98-54 | ATS: 80-66
IN A HOME GAME WHERE THE TOTAL IS BETWEEN 38.5 AND 42 PTS
This season
SU: 3-0 | ATS: 2-1 Last 3 seaons
SU: 7-5 | ATS: 5-7 Since 1993
SU: 38-15 | ATS: 27-23
IN ALL GAMES WHERE THE TOTAL IS BETWEEN 35.5 AND 42 PTS
This season
SU: 5-1 | ATS: 4-2 Last 3 seaons
SU: 15-10 | ATS: 13-13 Since 1993
SU: 116-82 | ATS: 105-89
AGAINST CONFERENCE OPPONENTS
This season
SU: 8-2 | ATS: 7-3 Last 3 seaons
SU: 22-15 | ATS: 22-15 Since 1993
SU: 139-96 | ATS: 135-92
WHEN PLAYING WITH 6 OR LESS DAYS REST
This season
SU: 6-4 | ATS: 5-5 Last 3 seaons
SU: 20-16 | ATS: 19-18 Since 1993
SU: 126-102 | ATS: 119-104
AGAINST NFC WEST DIVISION OPPONENTS
This season
SU: 0-0 | ATS: 0-0 Last 3 seaons
SU: 4-2 | ATS: 4-2 Since 1993
SU: 24-16 | ATS: 26-12
OFF A DIVISION GAME
This season
SU: 2-2 | ATS: 2-2 Last 3 seaons
SU: 13-3 | ATS: 13-4 Since 1993
SU: 69-55 | ATS: 69-52
IN GAMES PLAYED ON A GRASS FIELD
This season
SU: 8-4 | ATS: 7-5 Last 3 seaons
SU: 23-16 | ATS: 21-18 Since 1993
SU: 85-64 | ATS: 81-67
IN DECEMBER GAMES
This season
SU: 2-0 | ATS: 2-0 Last 3 seaons
SU: 8-3 | ATS: 7-4 Since 1993
SU: 44-29 | ATS: 41-29
OFF A WIN AGAINST A DIVISION RIVAL
This season
SU: 2-1 | ATS: 2-1 Last 3 seaons
SU: 6-2 | ATS: 6-2 Since 1993
SU: 40-31 | ATS: 37-32
AFTER 2 OR MORE CONSECUTIVE WINS
This season
SU: 2-2 | ATS: 2-2 Last 3 seaons
SU: 6-6 | ATS: 6-6 Since 1993
SU: 57-40 | ATS: 53-43

 

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NFL Preview - Green Bay (9-4) at Pittsburgh (6-7)

NFL Preview - Green Bay (9-4) at Pittsburgh (6-7)

NFL Preview - Green Bay (9-4) at Pittsburgh (6-7)




- Debating the chances of the Pittsburgh Steelers making the playoffs after winning their sixth Super Bowl title would be a classic excerpt for Ripley's Believe it or Not. The Steelers still do have an outside shot at capturing a Wild Card berth despite a season-high five-game losing streak, and will try to stay afloat in postseason discussions when they face a Green Bay Packers team riding a five-game winning streak Sunday at Heinz Field.

The Steelers haven't dropped six straight since the 1999 campaign, and their 6-2 start to the season is ancient history. What's also antiquated for Pittsburgh is its ability to put away inferior teams, and recent losses to Kansas City, Oakland and Cleveland justify that. The defending champion Steelers, who suffered a 13-6 setback to the Browns last week, are hoping their most recent title run doesn't produce another missed opportunity at defending the crown, much like the team did after winning Super Bowl XL. The Steelers went 8-8 the following season and missed out on the playoffs.

It looks as if that may happen again unless head coach Mike Tomlin can transform his stoic glare from the sidelines into his players' heads this Sunday versus a red-hot Packers team. Protecting quarterback Ben Roethlisberger would be a novel idea as well, since he's been sacked 38 times this season and went down eight times at Cleveland, which ended a 12-game slide in the series.

Left guard Chris Kemoeatu will miss the Green Bay game with right wrist and right knee injuries and will be replaced by rookie Ramon Foster. Tomlin doesn't want to take any chances with Kemoeatu and will "try to get him at a better physical state" before making any decisions on his availability.

On an encouraging note for the Steelers, they have won 16 of their past 21 regular-season games versus teams in the NFC dating back to 2003. Pittsburgh will host Baltimore next week before wrapping up the regular season in Miami.

The Packers won't let history get in the way in their quest for a playoff berth, although the NFC North will likely soon be wrapped up by Minnesota. Green Bay still controls its own postseason destiny at 9-4 and recorded a fifth consecutive triumph with a 21-14 decision over the division-rival Chicago Bears last weekend. The Packers can punch their ticket to the postseason with a win in the Steel City and some help around the league,

Green Bay has been riding the hot hand of quarterback Aaron Rodgers during its winning run. Rodgers is fourth in the NFL with a 102.5 quarterback rating, and much like Roethlisberger, has been sacked a ton of times. However, the Packers' front line has yielded just five sacks over the last three weeks. The team has been constantly shuffling the offensive line due to injury and performance issues, but have been anchored by Chad Clifton, Daryn Colledge, Scott Wells, Josh Sitton and Mark Tauscher the past four weeks.

That same lineup is expected to make its fifth consecutive start together Sunday in Pittsburgh. After visiting the Steelers, the Packers will return home to face Seattle before closing out the regular season on January 3 against the Arizona Cardinals.

SERIES HISTORY

Green Bay has an 18-13 lead in its all-time series with Pittsburgh, which dates back to the 1933 season, but has dropped its last two meetings with the Steelers. The Packers were 20-10 home losers when they faced the Steelers in 2005, and dropped a 27-20 decision when last visiting the Steel City in 1998. Green Bay is 0-3 in Pittsburgh since last winning there in 1970.

The Packers' Mike McCarthy and Tomlin will be meeting each other, as well as their counterpart's respective teams, for the first time as head coaches.

WHEN THE PACKERS HAVE THE BALL

Rodgers (3,579 yards, 25 TD, 7 INT) is having a Pro Bowl-type season and is fourth in the NFL in both passer rating and touchdown passes, and sixth in total yards. He didn't have to do much in his last game against Chicago because running back Ryan Grant performed most of the work, and passed for 180 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions. Rodgers, the NFC Offensive Player of the Month for October, will be challenging Lynn Dickey's franchise record for passing yards in a single season in the final weeks. Dickey threw for 4,458 yards in 1983. Rodgers also leads all NFL quarterbacks with 271 rushing yards on 53 carries, and is the league's top-ranked passer (127.9) on third down. No other quarterback has thrown for as many yards (1,295) on third down as Rodgers, who shares the lead in touchdown passes (11) in that situation. When given enough time, which he has during the winning streak, Rodgers has plenty of talent to throw to, especially leading wideout Donald Driver (58 receptions, 887 yards, 6 TD), who leads the team in both receiving yards and catches but was held to 11 yards on two grabs against the Bears. He needs 113 yards for his sixth straight 1,000-yard campaign and has caught a pass in 124 consecutive games. Greg Jennings (56 receptions, 855 yards, 2 TD), Jermichael Finley (39 receptions, 3 TD) and James Jones (26 receptions, 4 TD) are also at Rodgers' disposal.

The Steelers held the Browns' passing offense in check during last week's loss, but will face a legitimate aerial assault in Green Bay. Pittsburgh is 13th in pass defense, allowing 209.2 yards per game, and will rely on top cornerbacks William Gay (67 tackles, 1 sack) and Ike Taylor (54 tackles) to contain Driver and Jennings on Sunday. The Steelers will be without safety Troy Polamalu (20 tackles, 3 INT) because of a knee injury, and he has missed eight games this season. Polamalu still leads the team with three interceptions after posting his third pick in a Week 9 victory over Denver. Tyrone Carter (49 tackles, sack, 2 INT) has done a decent job in Polamalu's absence, but still needs help on deep routes. That's where free safety Ryan Clark (71 tackles, 2 INT) adds some stability to the defense. Clark is second on the team in tackles and registered six against the Browns. The defense hopes the home-field advantage will pay off Sunday, as Pittsburgh is 35-11 at Heinz Field over the past five-plus seasons, including a 4-2 record in 2009.

Grant (1,068 rushing yards, 7 TD) eclipsed the 1,000-yard rushing mark for the second straight year after gaining 137 yards and posting a pair of scores on 20 carries against the Bears last week. He has hit the century mark in rushing three times in 2009 and hopes to get rolling again against a tough Pittsburgh defense. Grant, who is in the running for his first career Pro Bowl selection, ranks fourth in the NFC and seventh overall in the NFL with 1,068 yards this season. His 1,265 total yards from scrimmage ranks fourth in the NFC and seventh in the NFL. Veteran Ahman Green (89 rushing yards) is still searching for his first rushing touchdown in his second stint with the Packers, who are 13th in the league with an average of 120.2 rushing yards per contest.

Much like Mendenhall, Grant will face a true test on Sunday against the Steelers top-rated run defense. Under defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau, the Steelers are yielding just 84.9 rushing yards a contest this season and have not allowed a 100-yard rusher in 31 straight regular-season games. They have permitted just three enemy backs to reach that mark in the past 85 games. A lot of the credit goes to the linebackers, and in particular leading tackler James Farrior (83 tackles, 3 sacks). Sack leader James Harrison (70 tackles, 10 sacks), Lawrence Timmons (64 tackles, 6 sacks) and LaMarr Woodley (45 tackles, 9 sacks) are all Pro Bowl-caliber players as well and hope to make the Packers beat them through the air. Woodley has a sack in each of the past five games, with seven over that stretch. Defensive end Brett Keisel (49 tackles, 3 sacks) and nose guard Casey Hampton (33 tackles, 2 sacks) will also provide pressure up front. Keisel is listed as questionable Sunday with a neck injury for the Steelers, who are second in the NFL with 39 sacks.

WHEN THE STEELERS HAVE THE BALL

Roethlisberger (3,346 passing yards, 19 TD, 11 INT) and the Steelers are coming off a miserable offensive performance last week against the Browns, as the big signal-caller passed for only 201 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions. It didn't help that Roethlisberger was sacked eight times, which bogged down his ability to find his open targets. There weren't many opportunities anyway, since Cleveland played an uncharacteristically excellent game on defense. Reigning Super Bowl MVP Santonio Holmes (70 receptions, 1,080 yards, 3 TD) caught six balls for 90 yards in the recent loss and went over 1,000 yards receiving for the first time in his career. Holmes has six or more receptions in six straight contests. Veteran Hines Ward (76 receptions, 943 yards, 6 TD) has caught a pass in a team-record 175 consecutive games and needs one more 100-yard game to tie John Stallworth (25) for most in franchise history. Ward has hit that mark four times already this season. Tight end Heath Miller (61 receptions, 5 TD) hasn't found the end zone in three straight weeks and owns seven catches over that span for a Pittsburgh pass attack ranked 12th in the league (249.0 ypg).

Under new defensive coordinator Dom Capers' 3-4 scheme, the Packers have yielded an NFC-low 272.0 yards per game and have surrendered an average of 14.2 points during their win streak. Capers' bunch has also forced 33 turnovers this season -- including nine interceptions over the last three games -- to rank second in the league in takeaways behind only New Orleans. Green Bay is third in pass defense (187.0 ypg) and will be ready for the challenge Roethlisberger and company have up their sleeve. Luckily for the Packers, they have top corners Charles Woodson (60 tackles, 2 sacks, 8 INT) and Tramon Williams (41 tackles, 1 sack, 3 INT) roaming the secondary. Woodson, who is probable with a shoulder injury, is a strong candidate for NFL Defensive Player of the Year, and his six interception returns for scores since 2006 leads all NFL players. Woodson's four forced fumbles this year ranks second among all NFL defensive backs. Safeties Nick Collins (41 tackles, 1 sack, 6 INT) and Atari Bigby (32 tackles, 1 INT) must keep Holmes and Ward in front of them, especially the latter due to his strength and route-running skills.

Steelers running back Rashard Mendenhall (940 rushing yards, 5 TD) needs 60 more yards for his first 1,000-yard season. The second-year back out of Illinois was held to 53 yards on 16 touches against Cleveland and has just one touchdown in his last seven games. In his 10 games as the starter this year, Mendenhall has 895 yards rushing on 187 carries (4.8 avg.) with five touchdowns. Pittsburgh will have a tough time trying to find holes against Green Bay's stingy run defense, but it has the home crowd on its side for this showdown. The Steelers are only 16th in rushing offense this season, averaging 113.7 yards per game on the ground. In injury news regarding the offensive line, center Justin Hartwig is questionable against the Packers with a knee injury. Former starting running back Willie Parker (259 rushing yards) has filled in sparingly for a Pittsburgh offense rated fourth in the AFC and ninth in the NFL with an average of 362.5 yards per game.

Green Bay is a tough team to run against because of its front three and a talented group of linebackers led by rookie Clay Matthews (39 tackles, 8 sacks), who is making a case for NFC Rookie of the Year and recorded a sack against the Bears last week. Veteran linebacker Nick Barnett (84 tackles, 3 sacks) leads the team in stops, but is questionable for Sunday with a knee problem. Barnett had six tackles last week. Linebacker Brad Jones (22 tackles, 1 sack) has filled in nicely with Pro Bowl honoree Aaron Kampman sidelined after a season-ending knee injury, and joins Matthews and tackle B.J. Raji (19 tackles, 1 sack) as three Green Bay rookies to post a sack this year, the first time that's happened since 1987. The Packers are second in the NFL in total defense (272.0 ypg), but could be without linemen Ryan Pickett (32 tackles) and Johnny Jolly (34 tackles, 1 sack, 1 INT) for Sunday. Both players are listed as questionable with their injuries.

FANTASY FOCUS

With two tough defenses going head-to-head in the Steel City, it will be hard to generate points for fantasy owners. The Steelers hope Roethlisberger can revert back to his old form on Sunday and get the offense off to a hot start with Holmes and Ward the big contributors. Miller has been used on a limited basis as of late and needs to be more involved versus Green Bay, especially in the red zone, to be a fantasy factor. Mendenhall may be a risky pick this week, but he's playing at home behind a cohesive line. Pittsburgh's defense has been killing the team during the five-game losing streak, but is primed for a better showing this week since things have already hit the fan.

Rodgers, Jennings and Driver will have to get rolling early, because Grant will experience difficulties finding holes against Capers' 3-4 scheme. Rodgers holds tremendous upside in this matchup. Green Bay's defense is also a respectable unit and is a good choice for Sunday.

OVERALL ANALYSIS

The Packers' playoff party will be put on ice inside a cold Heinz Field on Sunday, leaving them with next week's home game versus Seattle as a possible portal to the postseason. Green Bay has won five straight games, thanks to solid play from the offensive line and superb passing out of Rodgers, to inch closer to a second playoff berth in three years. Unfortunately for the Packers, Pittsburgh doesn't appreciate feel-good stories being told in their own backyard and will unleash a solid defensive effort with its postseason chances hanging in the balance. There's an outside shot the Steelers can make the playoffs if they get help from around the league, which is why Sunday's win will be a step in the right direction.

Predicted Outcome: Steelers 27, Packers 17

 

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NFL Matchup - Green Bay at Pittsburgh

Green Bay Packers (9-4) at Pittsburgh Steelers (6-7)
Date: Sunday, December 20th
Kickoff: 4:15 p.m. (et)
Site: Heinz Field (65,050) -- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Surface: DD GrassMaster
Home Record: Green Bay 5-2; Pittsburgh 4-2
Away Record: Green Bay 4-2; Pittsburgh 2-5
Versus A-F-C: Green Bay 2-1
Versus N-F-C: Pittsburgh 2-1
Current Win/Loss Streak: Green Bay 5W; Pittsburgh 5L
Current Road Win/Loss Streak: Green Bay 2W
Current Home Win/Loss Streak: Pittsburgh 2L
Television: FOX
Announcers: Joe Buck, Troy Aikman and Pam Oliver
All-Time Series: Green Bay (18-13)
Last Meeting: November 6, 2005 (Pittsburgh, 20-10 at Green Bay)
Series Streak: Pittsburgh has won the last two meetings.

Season Schedule/Results
Green Bay Packers
Sep 13 - W vs. Chicago, 21-15
Sep 20 - L vs. Cincinnati, 24-31
Sep 27 - W at St. Louis, 36-17
Oct 5 - L at Minnesota, 23-30
Oct 11 - Open
Oct 18 - W vs. Detroit, 26-0
Oct 25 - W at Cleveland, 31-3
Nov 1 - L vs. Minnesota, 26-38
Nov 8 - L at Tampa Bay, 28-38
Nov 15 - W vs. Dallas, 17-7
Nov 22 - W vs. San Francisco, 30-24
Nov 26 - W at Detroit, 34-12
Dec 7 - W vs. Baltimore, 27-14
Dec 13 - W at Chicago, 21-14
Dec 20 - at Pittsburgh, 4:15 PM
Dec 27 - vs. Seattle, 1:00 PM
Jan 3 - at Arizona, 4:15 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers
Sep 10 - W vs. Tennessee, 13-10 (OT)
Sep 20 - L at Chicago, 14-17
Sep 27 - L at Cincinnati, 20-23
Oct 4 - W vs. San Diego, 38-28
Oct 11 - W at Detroit, 28-20
Oct 18 - W vs. Cleveland, 27-14
Oct 25 - W vs. Minnesota, 27-17
Nov 1 - Open
Nov 9 - W at Denver, 28-10
Nov 15 - L vs. Cincinnati, 12-18
Nov 22 - L at Kansas City, 24-27 (OT)
Nov 29 - L at Baltimore, 17-20 (OT)
Dec 6 - L vs. Oakland, 24-27
Dec 10 - L at Cleveland, 6-13
Dec 20 - vs. Green Bay, 4:15 PM
Dec 27 - vs. Baltimore, 1:00 PM
Jan 3 - at Miami, 1:00 PM

 

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Preview: Packers (9-4) at Steelers (6-7)

Preview: Packers (9-4) at Steelers (6-7)

Preview: Packers (9-4) at Steelers (6-7)


Date: December 20, 2009 4:15 PM EDT

It's been more than a month since the Pittsburgh Steelers resembled a Super Bowl champion, losing to some of the NFL's worst teams. Now they must knock off one of the hottest just to maintain a reasonable chance at making the playoffs.

The Steelers will try to avoid their first six-game losing streak in 10 years Sunday when they host the surging Green Bay Packers.

A five-game win streak featuring victories over San Diego, Minnesota and Denver appeared to show Pittsburgh would very much be in contention for a second consecutive Super Bowl title.

Instead, the Steelers (6-7) have followed that stretch with a stunning five-game slide that has included losses to Kansas City, Oakland and Cleveland - teams with a combined 9-30 record. They fell 13-6 to the AFC-worst Browns on Dec. 10, four days after allowing a touchdown with nine seconds to play in a 27-24 loss to the Raiders.


The surprising collapse has knocked the Steelers out of the AFC North race and has them battling seven teams for a wild-card berth.

Even if Pittsburgh performs a late turnaround by winning its remaining three games, the playoffs remain a longshot because the team is 4-6 in conference play - a potentially important tiebreaker. All nine AFC teams that aren't below .500 own better conference records.

"People are going to question what has happened to this team, and I really can't say," wide receiver Hines Ward said. "I don't know. You are going to find out a lot about this team in the last three games. We will figure out who is going to quit and who is going to go out and continue to fight.

"We, as a group, have to come together and continue to go out and fight these last three games."

Those games are all against playoff contenders, as the Steelers host Green Bay and Baltimore before ending the regular season at Miami on Jan. 3.

They've also claimed a dubious distinction, as only the second Super Bowl champion to drop five in a row the following season. The 1987 New York Giants used replacement players during part of that strike-interrupted season.

The Steelers haven't lost six in a row since Nov. 14-Dec. 18, 1999. They're 1-7 in games decided by seven points or fewer after going 7-2 in those contests last season, including the Super Bowl.

"In this league, there's a very fine line between winning and losing," coach Mike Tomlin said. "The line is not so fine when you're playing dominant ... But when you're not playing dominant, we've got to find a way to make significant plays at correct moments."

Protecting Ben Roethlisberger could help. He was sacked a season-high eight times by the Browns while completing 18 of 32 passes for 201 yards.

Roethlisberger has been sacked 38 times, among the most in the league.

Pittsburgh's offensive line now has to deal with a key injury, as left guard Chris Kemoeatu will sit out the Green Bay game with right wrist and right knee injuries.

Injuries have been a burden all season, and Pro Bowl safety Troy Polamalu will miss a fifth consecutive game with a knee problem. He's played three games this season - all wins.

The Packers (9-4) have won five in a row, including last week's 21-14 victory at Chicago, to move atop the NFC wild-card race. They could clinch a playoff berth with a win Sunday.

"Seriously, we are focused on beating the Pittsburgh Steelers and getting to 10 wins," coach Mike McCarthy said. "There are three games left. There are a lot of things that happen in the last three weeks of the season. The scenarios will change; they always do. Everybody is fighting to get in and that's the type of game we are preparing for this week."

Part of Green Bay's success has come from keeping opponents away from Aaron Rodgers and improved play defensively.

Fourth in the NFL with a 102.5 passer rating, Rodgers has been sacked a league-high 47 times, but just four over the last three games.

On defense, Green Bay now has the top-ranked unit in the NFC, allowing 272.0 yards per game after holding Chicago to 254. The Packers have allowed an average of 14.2 points during their win streak.

They've also forced 33 turnovers, including nine interceptions over the last three games, to rank second in the league behind New Orleans.

The Steelers have won the last two meetings, 20-10 at Green Bay in 2005 and 27-20 at Pittsburgh in 1998.

 

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GREEN BAY (9-4) vs PITTSBURGH (6-7)

Game Time: 4:15 p.m. EDT Sunday, December 20

Stadium: Heinz Field Surface: grass






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

Year-to-Date 5 - 2 4 - 2 9 - 4 4 - 2 4 - 2 8 - 4 3 - 4 3 - 3 6 - 7
Last 5 games 3 - 0 2 - 0 5 - 0 2 - 0 2 - 0 4 - 0 1 - 2 0 - 2 1 - 4
YTD vs. Div. 2 - 1 2 - 1 4 - 2 2 - 1 2 - 1 4 - 2 1 - 2 1 - 2 2 - 4
STRAIGHT-UP VS. SPREAD OVER/UNDER
PITTSBURGH HOME AWAY TOTAL HOME AWAY TOTAL HOME AWAY TOTAL
Year-to-Date 4 - 2 2 - 5 6 - 7 2 - 4 2 - 5 4 - 9 3 - 3 4 - 3 7 - 6
Last 5 games 0 - 2 0 - 3 0 - 5 0 - 2 1 - 2 1 - 4 1 - 1 2 - 1 3 - 2
YTD vs. Div. 1 - 1 0 - 3 1 - 4 0 - 2 1 - 2 1 - 4 1 - 1 2 - 1 3 - 2
AWAY VS. SPREAD HOME VS. SPREAD
Year-to-Date FAV DOG GRASS TURF FAV DOG GRASS TURF
GREEN BAY 4 - 1 0 - 1 2 - 1 2 - 1 3 - 2 1 - 0 4 - 2 0 - 0
PITTSBURGH 1 - 5 1 - 0 2 - 4 0 - 1 2 - 4 0 - 0 2 - 4 0 - 0



TEAM LOGS/SCHEDULE:
( * = overtime)

GREEN BAY
LINE OVER/UNDER
DATE DAY OPP SCORE SU OPEN CLOSE ATS &
MARGIN OPEN CLOSE O/U &
MARGIN G/T
09/13/09 Sun CHI 21 - 15 W -3 -4.5 W +1.5 44.0 46.5 U -10.5 G
09/20/09 Sun CIN 24 - 31 L -9.5 -7.5 L -14.5 43.0 42.0 O +13.0 G
09/27/09 Sun @STL 36 - 17 W -7 -6.5 W +12.5 42.0 42.5 O +10.5 T
10/05/09 Mon @MIN 23 - 30 L +3.5 +4.5 L -2.5 46.5 46.5 O + 6.5 T
10/18/09 Sun DET 26 - 0 W -10.5 -14 W +12 49.0 48.0 U -22.0 G
10/25/09 Sun @CLE 31 - 3 W -7 -9 W +19 41.0 41.5 U -7.5 G
11/01/09 Sun MIN 26 - 38 L -3 -3.5 L -15.5 46.5 47.0 O +17.0 G
11/08/09 Sun @TB 28 - 38 L -9.5 -9.5 L -19.5 45.0 43.0 O +23.0 G
11/15/09 Sun DAL 17 - 7 W +1 +3 W +13 50.0 47.5 U -23.5 G
11/22/09 Sun SF 30 - 24 W -5.5 -6 L 0 43.0 42.0 O +12.0 G
11/26/09 Thu @DET 34 - 12 W -10 -11.5 W +10.5 49.0 48.5 U -2.5 T
12/07/09 Mon BAL 27 - 14 W -2.5 -4 W +9 44.5 43.0 U -2.0 G
12/13/09 Sun @CHI 21 - 14 W -3 -4 W +3 45.0 41.5 U -6.5 G


PITTSBURGH
LINE OVER/UNDER
DATE DAY OPP SCORE SU OPEN CLOSE ATS &
MARGIN OPEN CLOSE O/U &
MARGIN G/T
09/10/09 Thu TEN 13 - 10 W -5.5 -6.5 L -3.5 37.0 36.0 U -13.0 G
09/20/09 Sun @CHI 14 - 17 L -1.5 -3 L -6 39.5 38.0 U -7.0 G
09/27/09 Sun @CIN 20 - 23 L -4.5 -3.5 L -6.5 40.0 37.0 O + 6.0 G
10/04/09 Sun SD 38 - 28 W -4 -5.5 W +4.5 42.0 43.5 O +22.5 G
10/11/09 Sun @DET 28 - 20 W -10 -11 L -3 43.0 44.0 O + 4.0 T
10/18/09 Sun CLE 27 - 14 W -13.5 -14 L -1 38.5 37.5 O + 3.5 G
10/25/09 Sun MIN 27 - 17 W -3.5 -6 W +4 44.5 46.0 U -2.0 G
11/09/09 Mon @DEN 28 - 10 W +0 -3 W +15 38.5 41.5 U -3.5 G
11/15/09 Sun CIN 12 - 18 L -6.5 -7 L -13 41.0 41.5 U -11.5 G
11/22/09 Sun @KC 24 - 27 L -9.5 -11 L -14 39.5 40.0 O +11.0 G
11/29/09 Sun @BAL 17 - 20 L +7 +7.5 W +4.5 35.5 34.0 O + 3.0 G
12/06/09 Sun OAK 24 - 27 L -14 -15 L -18 37.0 37.0 O +14.0 G
12/10/09 Thu @CLE 6 - 13 L -9 -10 L -17 38.0 34.0 U -15.0 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 PIT 20 GB 10 +6.5 +3 GB --7 42.0 38.5 U -8.5 G





STATISTICAL AVERAGES:


AWAY/HOME RUSHING PASSING TOT TURNOVERS
PTS FD AT YDS AVG AT CO PCT YDS AVG YDS INT FUM FGP
GB (off) 28.8 21 31 139 4.5 30 19 0.6 266 8.9 405 0.7 0.8 .00
PIT (def) 19.0 17 23 75 3.3 35 21 0.6 219 6.3 294 0.7 0.8 .33
RUSHING PASSING TOT TURNOVERS
PTS FD AT YDS AVG AT CO PCT YDS AVG YDS INT FUM FGP
GB (def) 19.0 17 25 81 3.2 34 19 0.6 189 5.6 270 1.5 0.8 .00
PIT (off) 23.5 21 27 112 4.1 34 23 0.7 269 7.9 381 0.8 1.2 1.00
ALL GAMES RUSHING PASSING TOT TURNOVERS
PTS FD AT YDS AVG AT CO PCT YDS AVG YDS INT FUM FGP
GB (off) 26.5 21 28 119 4.3 34 23 0.7 255 7.5 374 0.5 0.6 .00
PIT (def) 18.8 17 23 85 3.7 34 20 0.6 209 6.1 294 0.6 0.6 .33
RUSHING PASSING TOT TURNOVERS
PTS FD AT YDS AVG AT CO PCT YDS AVG YDS INT FUM FGP
GB (def) 18.7 16 24 85 3.5 33 17 0.5 187 5.7 272 1.8 0.8 .00
PIT (off) 21.4 20 27 113 4.2 33 22 0.7 249 7.5 362 0.9 0.8 1.00



SCORING AVERAGES:

GREEN BAY (away) Q1 Q2 H1 Q3 Q4 OT H2+OT
POINTS FOR 6.7 10.8 17.5 2.8 8.5 0.0 11.3
POINTS ALLOWED 3.5 8.0 11.5 2.8 4.7 0.0 7.5



PITTSBURGH (home) Q1 Q2 H1 Q3 Q4 OT H2+OT
POINTS FOR 3.8 8.5 12.3 2.8 7.8 0.5 11.1
POINTS ALLOWED 1.5 4.0 5.5 3.8 9.7 0.0 13.5



GREEN BAY (all) Q1 Q2 H1 Q3 Q4 OT H2+OT
POINTS FOR 6.2 9.6 15.8 2.8 7.8 0.0 10.6
POINTS ALLOWED 2.9 5.7 8.6 4.8 5.3 0.0 10.1



PITTSBURGH (all) Q1 Q2 H1 Q3 Q4 OT H2+OT
POINTS FOR 3.6 7.8 11.4 3.9 5.8 0.2 9.9
POINTS ALLOWED 2.7 4.5 7.2 3.5 7.6 0.5 11.6



VALUE INDEX COMPARISON TO LAS VEGAS LINE:

LV POINTSPREAD VALUE INDEX VALUE INDEX
OPEN CURRENT RATING LINE EDGE
GREEN BAY 50.5
PITTSBURGH 59 -12.0 11.0
LV OVER/UNDER VALUE INDEX VALUE INDEX
OPEN CURRENT RATING EDGE
OVER/UNDER 41 1 over

 

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Key Performance Information

GREEN BAY

IN GAMES WHERE THE LINE IS +3 TO -3
This season
SU: 1-1 | ATS: 1-1 Last 3 seaons
SU: 13-9 | ATS: 13-7 Since 1993
SU: 44-41 | ATS: 43-36
IN ALL GAMES
This season
SU: 9-4 | ATS: 8-4 Last 3 seaons
SU: 29-18 | ATS: 28-16 Since 1993
SU: 188-119 | ATS: 155-137
IN THE LAST 4 WEEKS OF THE REGULAR SEASON
This season
SU: 1-0 | ATS: 1-0 Last 3 seaons
SU: 5-4 | ATS: 5-4 Since 1993
SU: 51-18 | ATS: 41-25
IN ALL LINED GAMES
This season
SU: 9-4 | ATS: 8-4 Last 3 seaons
SU: 29-18 | ATS: 28-16 Since 1993
SU: 188-119 | ATS: 155-137
AS AN UNDERDOG
This season
SU: 1-1 | ATS: 1-1 Last 3 seaons
SU: 8-8 | ATS: 10-5 Since 1993
SU: 40-62 | ATS: 54-45
AS A ROAD UNDERDOG OF 3 PTS OR LESS
This season
SU: 0-0 | ATS: 0-0 Last 3 seaons
SU: 3-3 | ATS: 4-1 Since 1993
SU: 13-20 | ATS: 16-15
IN ROAD GAMES
This season
SU: 4-2 | ATS: 4-2 Last 3 seaons
SU: 12-10 | ATS: 14-7 Since 1993
SU: 73-78 | ATS: 78-69
IN ROAD LINED GAMES
This season
SU: 4-2 | ATS: 4-2 Last 3 seaons
SU: 12-10 | ATS: 14-7 Since 1993
SU: 73-78 | ATS: 78-69
IN A ROAD GAME WHERE THE TOTAL IS BETWEEN 38.5 AND 42 PTS
This season
SU: 2-0 | ATS: 2-0 Last 3 seaons
SU: 3-2 | ATS: 4-0 Since 1993
SU: 21-18 | ATS: 21-17
IN ALL GAMES WHERE THE TOTAL IS BETWEEN 35.5 AND 42 PTS
This season
SU: 3-1 | ATS: 2-1 Last 3 seaons
SU: 14-6 | ATS: 12-5 Since 1993
SU: 107-50 | ATS: 82-66
WHEN PLAYING WITH 6 OR LESS DAYS REST
This season
SU: 6-3 | ATS: 5-3 Last 3 seaons
SU: 21-13 | ATS: 19-13 Since 1993
SU: 140-81 | ATS: 109-100
AGAINST AFC NORTH DIVISION OPPONENTS
This season
SU: 2-1 | ATS: 2-1 Last 3 seaons
SU: 2-1 | ATS: 2-1 Since 1993
SU: 15-8 | ATS: 15-8
OFF A DIVISION GAME
This season
SU: 3-2 | ATS: 3-2 Last 3 seaons
SU: 10-6 | ATS: 8-7 Since 1993
SU: 82-44 | ATS: 62-57
IN GAMES PLAYED ON A GRASS FIELD
This season
SU: 7-3 | ATS: 6-3 Last 3 seaons
SU: 23-14 | ATS: 21-13 Since 1993
SU: 160-72 | ATS: 123-94
IN DECEMBER GAMES
This season
SU: 2-0 | ATS: 2-0 Last 3 seaons
SU: 6-4 | ATS: 6-4 Since 1993
SU: 54-21 | ATS: 44-28
IN NON-CONFERENCE GAMES
This season
SU: 2-1 | ATS: 2-1 Last 3 seaons
SU: 7-4 | ATS: 7-3 Since 1993
SU: 42-31 | ATS: 36-32
OFF A WIN AGAINST A DIVISION RIVAL
This season
SU: 2-1 | ATS: 2-1 Last 3 seaons
SU: 5-5 | ATS: 5-5 Since 1993
SU: 53-30 | ATS: 41-37
AFTER 2 OR MORE CONSECUTIVE WINS
This season
SU: 3-1 | ATS: 3-1 Last 3 seaons
SU: 9-7 | ATS: 9-6 Since 1993
SU: 67-40 | ATS: 48-49
WHEN PLAYING AGAINST A TEAM WITH A LOSING RECORD
This season
SU: 5-1 | ATS: 4-1 Last 3 seaons
SU: 13-5 | ATS: 11-6 Since 1993
SU: 72-31 | ATS: 51-50
WHEN PLAYING AGAINST A TEAM WITH A LOSING RECORD IN THE SECOND HALF OF THE SEASON
This season
SU: 3-0 | ATS: 2-0 Last 3 seaons
SU: 9-3 | ATS: 7-4 Since 1993
SU: 51-16 | ATS: 34-31

 

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Key Performance Information

PITTSBURGH

IN GAMES WHERE THE LINE IS +3 TO -3
This season
SU: 1-2 | ATS: 1-2 Last 3 seaons
SU: 4-8 | ATS: 5-7 Since 1993
SU: 49-55 | ATS: 44-53
IN ALL GAMES
This season
SU: 6-7 | ATS: 4-9 Last 3 seaons
SU: 31-18 | ATS: 24-25 Since 1993
SU: 192-117 | ATS: 160-141
WHEN PLAYING AGAINST A TEAM WITH A WINNING RECORD
This season
SU: 3-1 | ATS: 3-1 Last 3 seaons
SU: 13-6 | ATS: 12-7 Since 1993
SU: 69-57 | ATS: 70-52
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: 7-5 | ATS: 6-6 Since 1993
SU: 46-41 | ATS: 47-39
IN THE LAST 4 WEEKS OF THE REGULAR SEASON
This season
SU: 0-1 | ATS: 0-1 Last 3 seaons
SU: 4-5 | ATS: 4-5 Since 1993
SU: 41-28 | ATS: 38-30
IN ALL LINED GAMES
This season
SU: 6-7 | ATS: 4-9 Last 3 seaons
SU: 31-18 | ATS: 24-25 Since 1993
SU: 192-117 | ATS: 160-141
AS A FAVORITE
This season
SU: 6-6 | ATS: 3-9 Last 3 seaons
SU: 27-14 | ATS: 18-23 Since 1993
SU: 148-65 | ATS: 104-104
AS A HOME FAVORITE OF 3 PTS OR LESS
This season
SU: 0-0 | ATS: 0-0 Last 3 seaons
SU: 0-3 | ATS: 0-3 Since 1993
SU: 11-14 | ATS: 10-14
IN HOME GAMES
This season
SU: 4-2 | ATS: 2-4 Last 3 seaons
SU: 19-6 | ATS: 14-11 Since 1993
SU: 112-45 | ATS: 85-70
IN HOME LINED GAMES
This season
SU: 4-2 | ATS: 2-4 Last 3 seaons
SU: 19-6 | ATS: 14-11 Since 1993
SU: 112-45 | ATS: 85-70
IN A HOME GAME WHERE THE TOTAL IS BETWEEN 38.5 AND 42 PTS
This season
SU: 0-1 | ATS: 0-1 Last 3 seaons
SU: 4-4 | ATS: 4-4 Since 1993
SU: 41-16 | ATS: 30-24
IN ALL GAMES WHERE THE TOTAL IS BETWEEN 35.5 AND 42 PTS
This season
SU: 3-5 | ATS: 1-7 Last 3 seaons
SU: 18-10 | ATS: 15-13 Since 1993
SU: 115-82 | ATS: 94-97
AGAINST NFC NORTH DIVISION OPPONENTS
This season
SU: 2-1 | ATS: 1-2 Last 3 seaons
SU: 2-1 | ATS: 1-2 Since 1993
SU: 14-8 | ATS: 8-14
OFF A DIVISION GAME
This season
SU: 2-2 | ATS: 2-2 Last 3 seaons
SU: 9-8 | ATS: 8-9 Since 1993
SU: 82-44 | ATS: 69-54
IN GAMES PLAYED ON A GRASS FIELD
This season
SU: 5-6 | ATS: 4-7 Last 3 seaons
SU: 26-15 | ATS: 20-21 Since 1993
SU: 107-74 | ATS: 88-90
IN DECEMBER GAMES
This season
SU: 0-2 | ATS: 0-2 Last 3 seaons
SU: 5-6 | ATS: 5-6 Since 1993
SU: 44-30 | ATS: 40-34
IN NON-CONFERENCE GAMES
This season
SU: 2-1 | ATS: 1-2 Last 3 seaons
SU: 8-4 | ATS: 6-6 Since 1993
SU: 43-27 | ATS: 32-37
OFF A LOSS AGAINST A DIVISION RIVAL
This season
SU: 1-2 | ATS: 1-2 Last 3 seaons
SU: 1-3 | ATS: 2-2 Since 1993
SU: 24-18 | ATS: 23-18
AFTER 2 OR MORE CONSECUTIVE LOSSES
This season
SU: 1-3 | ATS: 2-2 Last 3 seaons
SU: 2-3 | ATS: 3-2 Since 1993
SU: 19-19 | ATS: 21-17

 

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NFL Preview - Tampa Bay (1-12) at Seattle (5-8)

NFL Preview - Tampa Bay (1-12) at Seattle (5-8)

NFL Preview - Tampa Bay (1-12) at Seattle (5-8)




The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have already started looking toward the future in what's been a very trying 2009 season. The Seattle Seahawks will begin that same process when these two rebuilding teams face off this Sunday in a Week 15 encounter from Qwest Field.

Seattle was officially eliminated from postseason consideration following last weekend's 34-7 defeat to the Houston Texans, which dropped the Seahawks to 5-8 in Jim Mora's first year at the helm of the franchise. The unhappy head coach remarked immediately following the loss that the three remaining regular- season games would serve as an evaluation period to help determine which players will remain in the team's long-range plans, while adding that changes would likely be forthcoming in the wake of that poor performance.

Mora was particularly displeased with the play of an offensive line that surrendered three sacks to the Texans and struggled to open holes for running backs Julius Jones and Justin Forsett. To back up his words, the emotional sideline boss announced on Wednesday that center Chris Spencer, whom Mora personally called out after last week's game, would be replaced by rookie Max Unger in the starting lineup. Unger, who had been working as the regular right guard, would in turn have his spot filled by a combination of Spencer and Mike Gibson, an unproven first-year pro signed off the Philadelphia Eagles' practice squad in October.

The moves were designed to hopefully jump-start an offense that ranks 28th in the NFL in rushing yards and provide better protection for veteran quarterback Matt Hasselbeck, who's battled through an assortment of nagging ailments over the course of the year.

Tampa Bay's renovation project actually got underway in January, when the organization surprisingly parted ways with longtime head coach Jon Gruden and general manager Bruce Allen after the Bucs lost their final four regular- season contests of 2008 and missed out on the NFC Playoffs with a 9-7 record. Thirty-three-year-old neophyte Raheem Morris was tabbed to take over for Gruden, with former pro personnel director Mark Dominik promoted into Allen's position.

The new regime hasn't delivered much in the way of positive early returns. The Buccaneers enter Sunday's matchup with a 1-12 record that's tied with St. Louis for the worst mark in the NFL this season, and rank near the bottom of the league in almost every offensive and defensive category.

Morris and Dominik do believe they've at least found a long-term answer at the all-important quarterback position in rookie Josh Freeman, the first-round draft pick who guided Tampa to its only 2009 victory in his first professional start, a 38-28 triumph over playoff-hopeful Green Bay in Week 9. The towering 21-year-old has taken his lumps as of late, however, throwing five interceptions in a loss at Carolina on December 6 and three more during last Sunday's 26-3 home setback to the New York Jets.

The Bucs mustered an anemic 124 total yards in their latest loss, with an off- target Freeman completing only 14-of-33 passes for 93 yards.

Freeman and his teammates will be trying to bounce back and give Tampa Bay its first road win since a 38-20 decision at Detroit on November 23, 2008. The Buccaneers have dropped eight in a row as the visitor since.

Seattle, on the other hand, has gone 4-2 at Qwest Field thus far in 2009 and won three of those games by double digits.

SERIES HISTORY

The Seahawks have won seven of the nine all-time meetings with Tampa Bay, but were 20-10 road losers when the teams met in Week 7 of last season. The Seahawks won the previous three meetings, including a 20-6 triumph at Qwest Field in the 2007 season opener. The Bucs are 1-3 in Seattle all-time, with their only win there coming in 1999, a 16-3 result at The Kingdome.

Mora was 3-3 against the Buccaneers while at the helm in Atlanta (2004-06), including 2-1 in home games. Morris will be meeting both Mora and the Seahawks for the first time as a head coach.

WHEN THE BUCCANEERS HAVE THE BALL

When Tampa Bay inserted Freeman (1207 passing yards, 7 TD, 13 INT) as the team's No. 1 signal-caller in November, the plan wasn't for the youngster to attempt 33 passes per game like he has over the course of his first six NFL starts. Morris has made no secret of his desire for establishing a strong running game around Carnell Williams (586 rushing yards, 21 receptions, 5 total TD) and Derrick Ward (310 rushing yards, 19 receptions, 2 total TD), two backs who have each rushed for 1,000 yards during their careers, but the duo has averaged a mediocre 3.7 yards per carry with teams stacking the box and daring Freeman to throw. The Buccaneers' 25th-ranked passing offense does possess some quality weapons in talented tight end Kellen Winslow (62 receptions, 5 TD) and wide receiver Antonio Bryant (29 receptions, 3 TD), who seems finally all the way back from an offseason knee procedure that limited his effectiveness early on. Big-target wideout Maurice Stovall (20 receptions, 1 TD) has also been coming on of late, while rookie slotman Sammie Stroughter (27 receptions, 1 TD) is expected to be available Sunday after missing last week's loss with a sore back.

Freeman stands a good chance of improving upon his recent rough outings, considering the Seahawks are 29th in the league in pass defense (252.8 ypg) and were shredded for 365 yards by Houston quarterback Matt Schaub last Sunday, one week after allowing San Francisco's Alex Smith to put up 310 yards. The Tampa rookie still needs to be cautious, though, as Seattle does have some playmakers in the secondary. Cornerback Josh Wilson (40 tackles, 2 INT, 12 PD) has returned two interceptions for touchdowns this season, while counterpart Marcus Trufant (38 tackles, 2 INT) had seven picks during a Pro Bowl campaign in 2007. Ends Patrick Kerney (25 tackles, 5 sacks) and Lawrence Jackson (24 tackles, 4 sacks) will be counted on to consistently harass Freeman, and look for coordinator Gus Bradley to incorporate more blitzes this week designed to rattle and confuse the Bucs' developing triggerman. The Seahawks have been pretty solid in defending the run, with linebackers David Hawthorne (93 tackles, 4 sacks, 3 INT) and Aaron Curry (60 tackles, 2 sacks) and safety Jordan Babineaux (92 tackles, 1.5 sacks, 2 INT) leading a unit that's yielding 104.3 yards per game on the ground (12th overall).

WHEN THE SEAHAWKS HAVE THE BALL

Seattle has relied heavily on the pass in Mora's first season as head coach, with only Indianapolis and New England having attempted more throws entering this week's games. The Seahawks will have to make do without one of its top targets on Sunday, however, as wide receiver Nate Burleson (63 receptions, 3 TD) suffered a high ankle sprain against Houston and could miss the remainder of the year. Oft-injured veteran Deion Branch (32 receptions, 2 TD) will be asked to step up opposite the steady T.J. Houshmandzadeh (65 receptions, 3 TD) in Burleson's absence, with tight end John Carlson (40 receptions, 4 TD) possibly factoring more in the game plan after getting fewer looks from Hasselbeck (2400 passing yards, 14 TD, 8 INT) in recent weeks. Rookie wideout Deon Butler (11 receptions), a speedier alternative to Branch and Houshmandzadeh, figures to be more involved as well. The injury could also be offset if the Seahawks are able to run the ball with greater authority. Jones (498 rushing yards, 26 receptions, 4 total TD) and Forsett (420 rushing yards, 36 receptions, 5 total TD) combined for just 65 yards on 19 carries last week, and Seattle is averaging a scant 91 rushing yards per game for the season.

The Seahawks may be able to get their staggering ground attack unleashed against a submissive Tampa defense that's given up over 150 rushing yards eight times this year and ranks 31st out of 32 NFL teams in that category. The Bucs have been better versus the pass, with 2008 first-round draft choice Aqib Talib (43 tackles, 5 INT, 12 PD) quickly establishing himself as one of the league's up-and-coming cornerbacks and free safety Tanard Jackson (57 tackles, 3 INT) solidifying the back line since returning from a four-game suspension to start out the season. Ends Stylez G. White (36 tackles, 6.5 sacks) and Jimmy Wilkerson (44 tackles, 6 sacks) have helped out the secondary by generating a capable pass rush, with the duo accounting for half of Tampa Bay's total of 25 sacks. Weakside linebacker Geno Hayes (72 tackles, 1 sack), who sat out last Sunday's loss with a hamstring strain, is on track to take his customary spot alongside leading tackler Barrett Ruud (113 tackles, 1 INT) in the middle, which should aid a group that couldn't stop the Jets from running the ball at will a week ago.

FANTASY FOCUS

It says a lot about the overall appeal of this game when the most relevant fantasy performer could be one of the kickers. Seattle's Olindo Mare hasn't missed a field goal try since Week 3 and has booted 13 three-pointers in his team's six home tests this year. Jones may be in line for a big day, however, against a Tampa defense that gives up yards in bunches to enemy running backs, with Forsett holding moderate value as a flex player because of his receiving skills. Downgrade Hasselbeck's upside for this week, though, as he'll be without one of his top two receivers and the Seahawks may go run-heavy here. Burleson's injury gives a boost to both Houshmandzadeh and Carlson's prospects, although neither is a particularly great option. Freeman is nowhere near ready to be a recommended play at quarterback in the fantasy realm, but both Bryant and Winslow hold considerable potential in a matchup with a very burnable Seattle secondary. Avoid Tampa Bay's backfield situation and give a thought to the Seahawks' defense, since Freeman's been awfully turnover-prone of late.

OVERALL ANALYSIS

Qwest Field can be a very difficult venue for an opposing team, especially one starting a fresh-faced rookie at quarterback that hasn't won on the road in over a year. Seattle has hardly looked like an all-together outfit in recent weeks, however, and its personnel shuffling on offense and defensive deficiencies suggest that the home team won't have an easy time of it against a hungry Tampa squad that's desperate for a win. Look for Freeman to improve off his last two subpar showings, both of which came against very tough pass defenses, and the Buccaneers to give the Seahawks an honest and determined effort before ultimately coming up short because of one too many youthful mistakes.

Predicted Outcome: Seahawks 20, Buccaneers 13

 

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NFL Matchup - Tampa Bay at Seattle

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1-12) at Seattle Seahawks (5-8)
Date: Sunday, December 20th
Kickoff: 4:15 p.m. (et)
Site: Qwest Field (67,000) -- Seattle, Washington
Surface: FieldTurf
Home Record: Tampa Bay 1-6; Seattle 4-2
Away Record: Tampa Bay 0-6; Seattle 1-6
Versus N-F-C: Tampa Bay 1-8; Seattle 4-6
Current Win/Loss Streak: Tampa Bay 5L; Seattle 1L
Current Road Win/Loss Streak: Tampa Bay 8L
Current Home Win/Loss Streak: Seattle 2W
Television: FOX
Announcers: Ron Pitts and John Lynch
All-Time Series: Seattle (7-2)
Last Meeting: October 19, 2008 (Tampa Bay, 20-10 at Tampa Bay)
Series Streak: Seattle has won three of the last four 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
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 - L at Carolina, 6-16
Dec 13 - L vs. NY Jets, 3-26
Dec 20 - at Seattle, 4:15 PM
Dec 27 - at New Orleans, 1:00 PM
Jan 3 - vs. Atlanta, 1:00 PM
Seattle Seahawks
Sep 13 - W vs. St. Louis, 28-0
Sep 20 - L at San Francisco, 10-23
Sep 27 - L vs. Chicago, 19-25
Oct 4 - L at Indianapolis, 17-34
Oct 11 - W vs. Jacksonville, 41-0
Oct 18 - L vs. Arizona, 3-27
Oct 25 - Open
Nov 1 - L at Dallas, 17-38
Nov 8 - W vs. Detroit, 32-20
Nov 15 - L at Arizona, 20-31
Nov 22 - L at Minnesota, 9-35
Nov 29 - W at St. Louis, 27-17
Dec 6 - W vs. San Francisco, 20-17
Dec 13 - L at Houston, 7-34
Dec 20 - vs. Tampa Bay, 4:15 PM
Dec 27 - at Green Bay, 1:00 PM
Jan 3 - vs. Tennessee, 4:15 PM

 

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Preview: Buccaneers (1-12) at Seahawks (5-8)

Preview: Buccaneers (1-12) at Seahawks (5-8)

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Preview: Buccaneers (1-12) at Seahawks (5-8)


Date: December 20, 2009 4:15 PM EDT

Seattle Seahawks coach Jim Mora was extremely upset with his team's performance last week. Perhaps a game against the lowly Tampa Bay Buccaneers can improve his mood.

The Seahawks try to bounce back from their most lopsided defeat of the season Sunday when they host a one-win Buccaneers team coming off another awful showing.

Seattle (5-8) has endured its share of bad losses - including 27-3 to Arizona on Oct. 18 and 35-9 at Minnesota on Nov. 22 - but Mora believes last Sunday's 34-7 defeat at Houston might have been the worst.

The Seahawks were down 24-0 before they got their initial first down and were outgained 311-25 until their last drive before halftime.



"I'm very discouraged right now. I'm as discouraged now as I've been in any game of my career," Mora said. "Sometimes I walk in here on Mondays and say it wasn't as bad as it looked on the field. I felt like (this) film was just about as bad as it was while watching the game in person."

Mora was the most upset with his offensive line, which rarely gave Matt Hasselbeck enough time.

Hasselbeck had three fumbles, was sacked three times and was hit after 10 other throws. He briefly went out in the second half with a right shoulder injury but returned.

Mora said the team will decide this week how many, if any, offensive linemen will lose their jobs.

"I'm going to consider changing all five spots," he said. "We are discussing the possibilities. It's too early for me to say specifically what those may be. We have to be prepared to shake it up."

As bad as things went for the Seahawks last week, it could be worse. Tampa Bay is proving that.

The Buccaneers (1-12) have lost 16 of their last 17 games and the offense has produced three field goals in the last two.

In last Sunday's 26-3 loss to the New York Jets, Tampa Bay was held to 15 yards of offense in the first half before finishing with 124. The Bucs didn't manage a first down until the middle of the third quarter, and that came on a penalty.

"It's all on me," rookie Josh Freeman said. "I'm the quarterback. I've got to find a way."

Freeman has played especially poorly in the last two games. He threw three interceptions against the Jets after being picked off five times in a 16-6 loss to Carolina on Dec. 6.

"I would never imagine having a two-game stretch like this," said Freeman, the 17th pick in this year's draft.

Freeman has received little help from an ineffective running game that has been held to less than 73 yards in two of the last three contests. Trying to get the ground game on track against a Seattle defense that has yielded a combined 138 rushing yards in its last two may not be easy.

Tampa Bay's defense hasn't been any better, giving up an average of 27.4 points - third-worst in the NFL. The Bucs' last three losses have come against teams playing their backup quarterback.

Hasselbeck is playing with broken ribs and a sore shoulder, but is expected to be under center Sunday. He sat out Seattle's 20-10 loss at Tampa last season with a hyperextended right knee.

Although the Seahawks aren't enjoying the same success at Qwest Field they've had in previous seasons, they are 4-2 there. They hope to win their third straight at home against a Tampa Bay team that has lost eight in a row on the road.

 

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Key Performance Information

TAMPA BAY

AS AN UNDERDOG OF 3.5 TO 9.5 PTS
This season
SU: 1-7 | ATS: 3-5 Last 3 seaons
SU: 3-11 | ATS: 7-7 Since 1993
SU: 31-60 | ATS: 48-42
IN ALL GAMES
This season
SU: 1-12 | ATS: 4-9 Last 3 seaons
SU: 19-27 | ATS: 21-25 Since 1993
SU: 140-155 | ATS: 142-146
AFTER 2 OR MORE CONSECUTIVE LOSSES
This season
SU: 1-8 | ATS: 3-6 Last 3 seaons
SU: 2-11 | ATS: 4-9 Since 1993
SU: 27-41 | ATS: 34-31
WHEN PLAYING AGAINST A TEAM WITH A LOSING RECORD
This season
SU: 0-4 | ATS: 2-2 Last 3 seaons
SU: 7-9 | ATS: 7-9 Since 1993
SU: 54-46 | ATS: 45-51
WHEN PLAYING AGAINST A TEAM WITH A LOSING RECORD IN THE SECOND HALF OF THE SEASON
This season
SU: 0-2 | ATS: 1-1 Last 3 seaons
SU: 4-7 | ATS: 5-6 Since 1993
SU: 35-29 | ATS: 32-29
IN THE LAST 4 WEEKS OF THE REGULAR SEASON
This season
SU: 0-1 | ATS: 0-1 Last 3 seaons
SU: 1-8 | ATS: 2-7 Since 1993
SU: 32-37 | ATS: 34-34
IN ALL LINED GAMES
This season
SU: 1-12 | ATS: 4-9 Last 3 seaons
SU: 19-27 | ATS: 21-25 Since 1993
SU: 140-155 | ATS: 142-146
AS AN UNDERDOG
This season
SU: 1-12 | ATS: 4-9 Last 3 seaons
SU: 5-21 | ATS: 10-16 Since 1993
SU: 50-102 | ATS: 75-73
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: 0-6 | ATS: 3-3 Last 3 seaons
SU: 6-16 | ATS: 10-12 Since 1993
SU: 52-94 | ATS: 68-75
IN ROAD LINED GAMES
This season
SU: 0-6 | ATS: 3-3 Last 3 seaons
SU: 6-16 | ATS: 10-12 Since 1993
SU: 52-94 | ATS: 68-75
IN A ROAD GAME WHERE THE TOTAL IS BETWEEN 38.5 AND 42 PTS
This season
SU: 0-3 | ATS: 0-3 Last 3 seaons
SU: 3-7 | ATS: 3-7 Since 1993
SU: 18-35 | ATS: 25-26
IN ALL GAMES WHERE THE TOTAL IS BETWEEN 35.5 AND 42 PTS
This season
SU: 0-7 | ATS: 1-6 Last 3 seaons
SU: 15-16 | ATS: 14-17 Since 1993
SU: 100-111 | ATS: 100-107
AGAINST CONFERENCE OPPONENTS
This season
SU: 1-8 | ATS: 3-6 Last 3 seaons
SU: 17-17 | ATS: 18-16 Since 1993
SU: 109-117 | ATS: 110-110
WHEN PLAYING WITH 6 OR LESS DAYS REST
This season
SU: 0-11 | ATS: 3-8 Last 3 seaons
SU: 16-23 | ATS: 18-21 Since 1993
SU: 112-121 | ATS: 116-111
AGAINST NFC WEST DIVISION OPPONENTS
This season
SU: 0-0 | ATS: 0-0 Last 3 seaons
SU: 3-2 | ATS: 2-3 Since 1993
SU: 19-20 | ATS: 19-19
IN GAMES PLAYED ON A GRASS FIELD
This season
SU: 1-10 | ATS: 3-8 Last 3 seaons
SU: 16-20 | ATS: 16-20 Since 1993
SU: 110-118 | ATS: 107-115
IN DECEMBER GAMES
This season
SU: 0-2 | ATS: 0-2 Last 3 seaons
SU: 2-9 | ATS: 3-8 Since 1993
SU: 36-39 | ATS: 36-38

 

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Key Performance Information

SEATTLE


AS A FAVORITE OF 3.5 TO 9.5 PTS
This season
SU: 1-0 | ATS: 1-0 Last 3 seaons
SU: 7-3 | ATS: 7-3 Since 1993
SU: 48-24 | ATS: 30-42
IN ALL GAMES
This season
SU: 5-8 | ATS: 5-8 Last 3 seaons
SU: 20-27 | ATS: 22-23 Since 1993
SU: 140-155 | ATS: 136-149
IN THE LAST 4 WEEKS OF THE REGULAR SEASON
This season
SU: 0-1 | ATS: 0-1 Last 3 seaons
SU: 4-5 | ATS: 5-4 Since 1993
SU: 33-36 | ATS: 39-28
IN ALL LINED GAMES
This season
SU: 5-8 | ATS: 5-8 Last 3 seaons
SU: 20-27 | ATS: 22-23 Since 1993
SU: 140-155 | ATS: 136-149
AS A FAVORITE
This season
SU: 5-1 | ATS: 5-1 Last 3 seaons
SU: 17-6 | ATS: 16-6 Since 1993
SU: 96-44 | ATS: 64-72
AS A HOME FAVORITE OF 3.5 TO 7 PTS
This season
SU: 1-0 | ATS: 1-0 Last 3 seaons
SU: 3-2 | ATS: 3-2 Since 1993
SU: 26-16 | ATS: 14-28
IN HOME GAMES
This season
SU: 4-2 | ATS: 4-2 Last 3 seaons
SU: 14-9 | ATS: 14-7 Since 1993
SU: 87-61 | ATS: 70-74
IN HOME LINED GAMES
This season
SU: 4-2 | ATS: 4-2 Last 3 seaons
SU: 14-9 | ATS: 14-7 Since 1993
SU: 87-61 | ATS: 70-74
IN A HOME GAME WHERE THE TOTAL IS BETWEEN 38.5 AND 42 PTS
This season
SU: 3-0 | ATS: 3-0 Last 3 seaons
SU: 8-1 | ATS: 8-0 Since 1993
SU: 36-20 | ATS: 26-29
IN ALL GAMES WHERE THE TOTAL IS BETWEEN 35.5 AND 42 PTS
This season
SU: 3-2 | ATS: 3-2 Last 3 seaons
SU: 13-10 | ATS: 15-7 Since 1993
SU: 78-88 | ATS: 70-90
AGAINST CONFERENCE OPPONENTS
This season
SU: 4-6 | ATS: 4-6 Last 3 seaons
SU: 16-20 | ATS: 17-18 Since 1993
SU: 109-118 | ATS: 103-117
WHEN PLAYING WITH 6 OR LESS DAYS REST
This season
SU: 4-7 | ATS: 4-7 Last 3 seaons
SU: 17-22 | ATS: 18-19 Since 1993
SU: 118-121 | ATS: 113-118
AGAINST NFC SOUTH DIVISION OPPONENTS
This season
SU: 0-0 | ATS: 0-0 Last 3 seaons
SU: 1-4 | ATS: 2-3 Since 1993
SU: 10-4 | ATS: 9-5
IN GAMES PLAYED ON A GRASS FIELD
This season
SU: 4-4 | ATS: 4-4 Last 3 seaons
SU: 17-18 | ATS: 19-14 Since 1993
SU: 80-85 | ATS: 80-76
IN DECEMBER GAMES
This season
SU: 1-1 | ATS: 1-1 Last 3 seaons
SU: 6-5 | ATS: 7-4 Since 1993
SU: 36-37 | ATS: 44-27
WHEN PLAYING AGAINST A TEAM WITH A LOSING RECORD
This season
SU: 3-1 | ATS: 3-1 Last 3 seaons
SU: 11-5 | ATS: 11-5 Since 1993
SU: 63-44 | ATS: 47-56
WHEN PLAYING AGAINST A TEAM WITH A LOSING RECORD IN THE SECOND HALF OF THE SEASON
This season
SU: 2-1 | ATS: 2-1 Last 3 seaons
SU: 8-3 | ATS: 8-3 Since 1993
SU: 40-28 | ATS: 29-35

 

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NFL Preview - Minnesota (11-2) at Carolina (5-8)

NFL Preview - Minnesota (11-2) at Carolina (5-8)

NFL Preview - Minnesota (11-2) at Carolina (5-8)




The Minnesota Vikings have an opportunity to redeem themselves after an uncharacteristically poor performance in their last primetime appearance. Atonement will probably be the furthest thing on the team's mind, however, when the NFC North front-runners enter Charlotte's Bank of America Stadium this Sunday to face the disappointing Carolina Panthers.

Minnesota's most recent venture into Sunday Night Football wasn't a pleasant experience, as the Vikings were outplayed by a motivated Arizona Cardinals club and dealt only their second loss of the season, a 30-17 setback back in Week 13.

The veteran Vikings were able to bounce back nicely this past Sunday, however, by delivering a convincing 30-10 triumph over AFC North leader Cincinnati at the Metrodome. A stifling defense held the Bengals to just 210 total yards and a mere 91 through the air, while workhorse running back Adrian Peterson churned out 97 yards and two touchdowns on the ground.

The win secured a postseason berth for Minnesota, now 11-2 on the season, and the Vikes can wrap up a second straight NFC North crown by downing the Panthers or if rival Green Bay falls to Pittsburgh on Sunday. A victory over Carolina combined with a Philadelphia loss to San Francisco over the weekend would clinch Minnesota a first-round bye in the upcoming conference playoffs.

There will be no postseason football for the Panthers, a team which captured the 2008 NFC South title with a 12-4 regular-season mark a year ago. Injuries and erratic play at a number of key positions -- particularly at quarterback -- have ensured Carolina a non-winning record in 2009 and yielded questions about the job security of the long-running regime of head coach John Fox and general manager Marty Hurney.

The Panthers were officially eliminated from the playoff fray with last week's 20-10 loss at New England, the team's third defeat in its last four games. Young quarterback Matt Moore, making a second straight start in place of the ailing and turnover-prone Jake Delhomme, completed just 15-of-30 throws for 197 yards, 41 of which came on a first-quarter touchdown delivery to top wide receiver Steve Smith.

Moore is expected to be back under center for Sunday's tilt, with Delhomme still bothered by a broken finger on his throwing hand sustained in Carolina's 17-6 loss to the New York Jets on November 29.

Fox is hoping a return home can boost his sagging team's fortunes, as the Panthers are 11-3 in regular-season games at Bank of America Stadium since the start of the 2008 campaign.

The Vikings have been a tough out on the road, however, having posted wins in seven of their last nine trips to visiting venues dating back to last season.

SERIES HISTORY

The Vikings lead the all-time series with the Panthers, 5-3, and have won the last two head-to-head meetings, including a 20-10 home win in Week 3 of last season. The Panthers' most recent win in the series came in 2005, when they were 38-13 winners in a game that marks the only matchup between the teams to played in Charlotte. That tilt is best remembered for the serious knee injury suffered by then-quarterback Daunte Culpepper.

Fox is 2-2 in his career against the Vikings, while the Vikings' Brad Childress is 2-0 against both Fox and Carolina as a head man.

WHEN THE VIKINGS HAVE THE BALL

A productive and efficient offense has helped carry Minnesota to the NFC's second-best record in 2009, with the team ranking second in scoring (29.9 ppg) and sixth in total yards (379.0) while committing only 14 turnovers, the second-fewest in the NFL. Peterson's (1200 rushing yards, 14 TD, 34 receptions) powerful running has complemented Brett Favre's (3341 passing yards, 27 TD, 6 INT) precise operation of Childress' West Coast scheme, while wide receiver Sidney Rice (67 receptions, 1075 yards, 5 TD) has emerged as a breakout star in his third pro season. Favre is enjoying one of the statistically-best seasons of his storied 19-year career, although the 40- year-old may be showing signs of slowing down some with his recent efforts. Two of his six interceptions this season came in the Arizona game, and the three-time league MVP was a pedestrian 17-of-30 for 192 yards against the Bengals last week. It didn't help that Favre was without electrifying rookie Percy Harvin (48 receptions, 8 total TD) last week, and the versatile first- round pick will likely again be inactive on Sunday due to recurring migraine headaches. The Vikings still don't lack weapons in the passing game, with speedy wideout Bernard Berrian (47 receptions, 4 TD) lined up opposite Rice and tight end Visanthe Shiancoe (42 receptions, 9 TD) a capable pass-catcher who often shines within the red zone.

Look for Peterson and trusty backup Chester Taylor (291 rushing yards, 39 receptions, 2 total TD) to get plenty of work against a struggling Carolina defense that's an unwanted 26th overall versus the run (137.3 ypg) and has surrendered over 150 rushing yards in four of the past five weeks, including 185 to the Patriots last Sunday. A season-ending ACL tear to standout weakside linebacker Thomas Davis in early November was a crippling blow to the front seven, while accomplished middle linebacker Jon Beason (118 yards, 2 sacks, 3 INT) hasn't gotten much help from an interior line that's also been hit hard by injuries. The Panthers have been much more formidable against the pass, with cornerbacks Chris Gamble (48 tackles, 4 INT, 9 PD) and Richard Marshall (67 tackles, 3 INT) providing sound coverage to a unit that stands sixth in the NFL in yards allowed through the air (192.4 ypg), while four-time Pro Bowl end Julius Peppers (35 tackles, 8.5 sacks) is a premier disruptor and pass rusher. Marshall may miss Sunday's tilt, however, after spraining an ankle in the New England game, but strongside linebacker Na'il Diggs (26 tackles) and starting end Tyler Brayton (37 tackles, 4 sacks) appear ready to return from injuries that caused them to sit out against the Patriots.

WHEN THE PANTHERS HAVE THE BALL

Carolina will once again try to ease the burden on Moore (421 passing yards, 1 TD, 2 INT), who has just five career NFL starts to his credit, by unleashing a dangerous ground game centered around the excellent backfield duo of DeAngelo Williams (1104 rushing yards, 7 TD, 28 receptions) and Jonathan Stewart (693 rushing yards, 7 TD, 14 receptions). The inside-outside tandem averages over 145 yards per game combined and has helped give the Panthers the NFL's fourth- ranked rushing offense. The two won't have one of the team's best blockers to run behind on Sunday, though, as mammoth right tackle Jeff Otah had to be placed on injured reserve on Tuesday after injuring his knee last weekend. His loss also weakens the Panthers in protection, an already vulnerable area due to the season-ending broken leg All-Pro left tackle Jordan Gross incurred last month. The Panthers' problems at the quarterback spot have often neutralized the dynamic abilities of Smith (51 receptions, 5 TD), an elite game-breaking wide receiver, as has the team's troubles in finding a pass-catching threat to help free the four-time Pro Bowler up. Carolina's second-leading receiver has been the aging Muhsin Muhammad (41 receptions), with young tight end Dante Rosario (25 receptions, 2 TD) serving as an occasional third option.

Minnesota may be able to counter the Panthers' strong rushing attack with a sturdy defense that's yielded a scant 86.9 yards per game (4th overall) on the season, although the team did endure a significant loss up front when valuable middle linebacker E.J. Henderson (83 tackles, 2 sacks) broke his leg against the Cardinals two weeks back. The Vikings still possess two terrific tackles in the combo of Kevin Williams (28 tackles, 6 sacks) and Pat Williams (43 tackles, 2 sacks), who have been to seven Pro Bowls between them, and a pair of quality outside linebackers in Chad Greenway (76 tackles, 2 INT) and Ben Leber (30 tackles, 2.5 sacks). Minnesota also excels at getting after the quarterback, with relentless end Jared Allen (40 tackles, 12.5 sacks) and counterpart Ray Edwards (42 tackles, 6.5 sacks) heading up a contingent that tops the NFL with 41 sacks. The Vikings have been suspect at times in the secondary, but hard-hitting cornerback Antoine Winfield's (39 tackles, 1 INT) long-awaited return from a foot sprain has helped solidify things. The veteran cover man made an immediate impact upon coming back last week, amassing nine tackles and forcing a fumble against Cincinnati. Rookie safety Jamarca Sanford (21 tackles), starting in place of concussed regular Tyrell Johnson (48 tackles, 1 INT), also had nine stops and could be in line for an increased role down the stretch.

FANTASY FOCUS

Peterson owners surely haven't sat their franchise fantasy back at any point of this season, and they're certainly not going to during the playoff season in a matchup with a notoriously soft run defense. Favre's season track record says give the ironman the go-ahead as well, but optimism should be tempered due to Carolina's toughness versus the pass and his slight dropoff in the last two weeks. Harvin has to be sat and probably won't play, but both Rice and Shiancoe are solid choices with Berrian more of a risky proposition among the Minnesota receivers. Start the Vikings' defense, which gets a low-scoring team with a relatively inexperienced quarterback playing behind a patchwork front line. For the Panthers, DeAngelo Williams is good enough to get his points regardless of the opponent and should be in all lineups this week. Give a thumbs-down to Stewart, though, as he could be limited by a toe injury in addition to a difficult test from the Vikings' front seven. Smith is worth using despite his team's heavy emphasis on the run, but Moore and any other Carolina receiver are not.

OVERALL ANALYSIS

With Green Bay and Philadelphia keeping the heat on with their respective winning streaks, the Vikings know they can't afford a letdown here even with a division title and first-round bye squarely in their sights. Minnesota matches up very well with the battered Panthers, with a defense fully capable of shutting down their opponent's vital ground game and a running back well- equipped to continuously move the chains on Carolina's shaky stop unit. Add in the fact that the Panthers will be minus both their starting offensive tackles -- a scary proposition against the league's leader in sacks -- and another tough night in what's been a season of hard times could await the reigning NFC South champs.

Predicted Outcome: Vikings 23, Panthers 9

 

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NFL Matchup - Minnesota at Carolina

Minnesota Vikings (11-2) at Carolina Panthers (5-8)
Date: Sunday, December 20th
Kickoff: 8:20 p.m. (et)
Site: Bank of America Stadium (73,504) -- Charlotte, North Carolina
Surface: Grass
Home Record: Minnesota 7-0; Carolina 3-3
Away Record: Minnesota 4-2; Carolina 2-5
Versus N-F-C: Minnesota 8-1; Carolina 5-4
Current Win/Loss Streak: Minnesota 1W; Carolina 1L
Current Road Win/Loss Streak: Minnesota 1L
Current Home Win/Loss Streak: Carolina 1W
Television: NBC
Announcers: Al Michaels, Cris Collinsworth and Andrea Kremer
All-Time Series: Minnesota (5-3)
Last Meeting: September 21, 2008 (Minnesota, 20-10 at Minnesota)
Series Streak: Minnesota has won the last two meetings.

Season Schedule/Results
Minnesota Vikings
Sep 13 - W at Cleveland, 34-20
Sep 20 - W at Detroit, 27-13
Sep 27 - W vs. San Francisco, 27-24
Oct 5 - W vs. Green Bay, 30-23
Oct 11 - W at St. Louis, 38-10
Oct 18 - W vs. Baltimore, 33-31
Oct 25 - L at Pittsburgh, 17-27
Nov 1 - W at Green Bay, 38-26
Nov 8 - Open
Nov 15 - W vs. Detroit, 27-10
Nov 22 - W vs. Seattle, 35-9
Nov 29 - W vs. Chicago, 36-10
Dec 6 - L at Arizona, 17-30
Dec 13 - W vs. Cincinnati, 30-10
Dec 20 - at Carolina, 8:20 PM
Dec 28 - at Chicago, 8:20 PM
Jan 3 - vs. NY Giants, 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 - W vs. Tampa Bay, 16-6
Dec 13 - L at New England, 10-20
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: Vikings (11-2) at Panthers (5-8)

Preview: Vikings (11-2) at Panthers (5-8)

Preview: Vikings (11-2) at Panthers (5-8)
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Date: December 20, 2009 8:20 PM EDT

Brett Favre insists he isn't in the midst of another December meltdown. The health of one of his favorite targets, though, continues to present a problem.

Favre will look to help the Vikings clinch their second straight division title when they visit the Carolina Panthers on Sunday night, although he may not have rookie standout Percy Harvin to throw to.

Favre struggled late last season after helping the New York Jets to an 8-3 start, throwing nine interceptions as the club closed 1-4 and missed the playoffs.

While Minnesota (11-2) has secured a spot in the postseason, Favre threw three interceptions in the last two games - equaling his total through the first 11 - and three touchdowns after tossing seven in the previous two contests.





"I don't think I'm falling apart in December like most people seem to think," Favre said after a 30-10 victory over Cincinnati last week. "So I feel fine. I don't feel much different than most guys in that locker room at this stage of the season."

Favre went 17 of 30 for 192 yards against the Bengals - only the third time he was held to fewer than 200 passing yards and the first since September. He was picked up by Adrian Peterson, who rushed for 97 yards and a touchdown, and a defense that gave up 210 yards after allowing almost 400 a week earlier in a loss to Arizona.

The win allowed Minnesota (11-2) to secure a playoff spot. With a victory or a Green Bay loss at Pittsburgh on Sunday, the Vikings will clinch the NFC North for the second straight season.

A return by Harvin, who sat out last week with migraine headaches, would give the Vikings' offense a boost. The speedy first-year player, though, is still struggling with the problem and his status for Sunday is uncertain.

Harvin, one of Favre's favorite third-down targets, is second on the team with 681 receiving yards and six touchdowns. He is also averaging 29.0 yards on kickoff returns, second in the league, with two TDs.

"Percy obviously is a dynamic player and threatens the defense," Favre said. "It's just not the same. I don't think we've really shifted gears in the plays we've ran ... but when Percy's not in there, he's so physical and fast ... and when he's not in there you see a different approach defensively."

The Vikings are trying to reach the 12-win mark for the first time since going 15-1 in 1998.

Minnesota will be visiting Carolina for the first time in four years. The Panthers (5-8) have lost three of four and are coming off a 20-10 defeat to New England on Sunday.

Matt Moore, making his second straight start, went 15 of 30 for 197 yards and one touchdown. Moore will start again this week in place of veteran Jake Delhomme, who has thrown 18 interceptions to eight touchdowns and has a broken finger.

The Panthers are looking for something to ignite a lackluster offense that was held to fewer than 20 points in the last four games. The passing attack has been a big part of the problem, as Carolina ranks 28th in the league with 169.8 yards per game.

"It's not been one thing, it's been a combination," coach John Fox said. "I don't think it's just the quarterback. That's easy to sit and be critical of. Sometimes I think it's been protection; sometimes I think it's been routes; sometimes I think it's been the throw. ... All we can do it try to improve it."

The ground game has been a different story, with the Panthers ranking fourth at 149.9 rushing yards per contest.

DeAngelo Williams returned last week after missing the previous game with an ankle injury and ran for 82 yards, giving him 1,104 and seven touchdowns on the season.

Carolina's potent run game will be tested by Minnesota's fourth-ranked rush defense. The Vikings have allowed an average of 86.9 yards on the ground.

Minnesota won its last two games against the Panthers but lost 38-13 in its only trip to Charlotte in 2005.

The Vikings will be missing some depth at linebacker after backup Erin Henderson was suspended four games for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing substances.

Henderson has appeared in two games, including the win over the Bengals. He has been used primarily on special teams.

 

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MINNESOTA (11-2) vs CAROLINA (5-8)

Game Time: 8:20 p.m. EDT Sunday, December 20

Stadium: Ericsson Stadium Surface: grass






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

Year-to-Date 7 - 0 4 - 2 11 - 2 4 - 2 4 - 2 8 - 4 3 - 4 3 - 3 6 - 7
Last 5 games 4 - 0 0 - 1 4 - 1 3 - 0 0 - 1 3 - 1 0 - 4 0 - 1 0 - 5
YTD vs. Div. 3 - 0 2 - 0 5 - 0 2 - 0 2 - 0 4 - 0 1 - 2 1 - 1 2 - 3
STRAIGHT-UP VS. SPREAD OVER/UNDER
CAROLINA HOME AWAY TOTAL HOME AWAY TOTAL HOME AWAY TOTAL
Year-to-Date 3 - 3 2 - 5 5 - 8 2 - 4 4 - 3 6 - 7 2 - 4 3 - 4 5 - 8
Last 5 games 2 - 1 0 - 2 2 - 3 2 - 1 1 - 1 3 - 2 1 - 2 0 - 2 1 - 4
YTD vs. Div. 2 - 0 1 - 2 3 - 2 2 - 0 2 - 1 4 - 1 1 - 1 2 - 1 3 - 2
AWAY VS. SPREAD HOME VS. SPREAD
Year-to-Date FAV DOG GRASS TURF FAV DOG GRASS TURF
MINNESOTA 3 - 1 1 - 1 2 - 2 2 - 0 4 - 2 0 - 0 0 - 0 4 - 2
CAROLINA 1 - 0 3 - 3 3 - 1 1 - 2 1 - 3 1 - 1 2 - 4 0 - 0



TEAM LOGS/SCHEDULE:
( * = overtime)

MINNESOTA
LINE OVER/UNDER
DATE DAY OPP SCORE SU OPEN CLOSE ATS &
MARGIN OPEN CLOSE O/U &
MARGIN G/T
09/13/09 Sun @CLE 34 - 20 W -2 -4 W +10 40.5 40.0 O +14.0 G
09/20/09 Sun @DET 27 - 13 W -9.5 -10 W +4 45.5 45.5 U -5.5 T
09/27/09 Sun SF 27 - 24 W -6.5 -7 L -4 41.0 39.0 O +12.0 T
10/05/09 Mon GB 30 - 23 W -3.5 -4.5 W +2.5 46.5 46.5 O + 6.5 T
10/11/09 Sun @STL 38 - 10 W -10 -10 W +18 40.0 40.5 O + 7.5 T
10/18/09 Sun BAL 33 - 31 W -3.5 -3 L -1 44.5 45.5 O +18.5 T
10/25/09 Sun @PIT 17 - 27 L +3.5 +6 L -4 44.5 46.0 U -2.0 G
11/01/09 Sun @GB 38 - 26 W +3 +3.5 W +15.5 46.5 47.0 O +17.0 G
11/15/09 Sun DET 27 - 10 W -16 -17 L 0 48.5 47.5 U -10.5 T
11/22/09 Sun SEA 35 - 9 W -10.5 -10.5 W +15.5 46.0 47.0 U -3.0 T
11/29/09 Sun CHI 36 - 10 W -10 -11 W +15 47.0 47.0 U -1.0 T
12/06/09 Sun @ARI 17 - 30 L -4.5 -3.5 L -16.5 48.0 48.5 U -1.5 G
12/13/09 Sun CIN 30 - 10 W -7 -6.5 W +13.5 42.5 42.5 U -2.5 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
12/06/09 Sun TB 16 - 6 W -6.5 -3.5 W +6.5 43.0 40.0 U -18.0 G
12/13/09 Sun @NE 10 - 20 L +13 +12.5 W +2.5 44.0 43.5 U -13.5 G



PREVIOUS MEETINGS:

LINE OVER/UNDER
DATE DAY VIS SC HOM SC OPEN CLOSE ATS &
MARGIN OPEN CLOSE O/U &
MARGIN G/T
10/30/05 Sun MIN 13 CAR 38 -8.0 -7.0 CAR +18 44.0 46.0 O +-5 G
09/17/06 Sun CAR 13 MIN 16 0.0 -2.0 MIN +1 37.0 37.0 U -8 T
09/21/08 Sun CAR 10 MIN 20 -3.5 -3.0 MIN +7 37.5 37.5 U -7.5 T





STATISTICAL AVERAGES:


AWAY/HOME RUSHING PASSING TOT TURNOVERS
PTS FD AT YDS AVG AT CO PCT YDS AVG YDS INT FUM FGP
MIN (off) 28.5 20 27 115 4.3 34 23 0.7 220 6.5 335 0.7 0.7 .00
CAR (def) 20.7 17 29 133 4.6 31 18 0.6 172 5.5 305 1.3 0.3 .00
RUSHING PASSING TOT TURNOVERS
PTS FD AT YDS AVG AT CO PCT YDS AVG YDS INT FUM FGP
MIN (def) 21.0 19 25 108 4.3 34 22 0.6 215 6.3 323 0.7 1.2 .00
CAR (off) 16.7 18 30 135 4.5 32 18 0.6 184 5.8 319 1.8 0.8 .00
ALL GAMES RUSHING PASSING TOT TURNOVERS
PTS FD AT YDS AVG AT CO PCT YDS AVG YDS INT FUM FGP
MIN (off) 29.9 21 30 125 4.2 35 24 0.7 254 7.3 379 0.5 0.6 .00
CAR (def) 21.7 19 30 137 4.6 30 19 0.6 192 6.4 329 1.4 0.8 .00
RUSHING PASSING TOT TURNOVERS
PTS FD AT YDS AVG AT CO PCT YDS AVG YDS INT FUM FGP
MIN (def) 18.7 17 21 87 4.1 34 22 0.6 217 6.4 304 0.7 0.9 .00
CAR (off) 17.3 17 31 150 4.8 30 16 0.5 170 5.7 320 1.5 0.8 .00



SCORING AVERAGES:

MINNESOTA (away) Q1 Q2 H1 Q3 Q4 OT H2+OT
POINTS FOR 5.2 6.2 11.4 6.8 10.3 0.0 17.1
POINTS ALLOWED 3.2 6.8 10 4.3 6.7 0.0 11



CAROLINA (home) Q1 Q2 H1 Q3 Q4 OT H2+OT
POINTS FOR 4.5 3.5 8 1.7 7.0 0.0 8.7
POINTS ALLOWED 3.3 9.7 13 2.8 4.8 0.0 7.6



MINNESOTA (all) Q1 Q2 H1 Q3 Q4 OT H2+OT
POINTS FOR 4.8 9.6 14.4 6.5 9.0 0.0 15.5
POINTS ALLOWED 2.0 6.3 8.3 3.8 6.6 0.0 10.4



CAROLINA (all) Q1 Q2 H1 Q3 Q4 OT H2+OT
POINTS FOR 4.5 5.5 10 2.1 5.2 0.0 7.3
POINTS ALLOWED 3.7 7.1 10.8 4.8 6.2 0.0 11



VALUE INDEX COMPARISON TO LAS VEGAS LINE:

LV POINTSPREAD VALUE INDEX VALUE INDEX
OPEN CURRENT RATING LINE EDGE
MINNESOTA 53
CAROLINA 55 -5.5 13.0
LV OVER/UNDER VALUE INDEX VALUE INDEX
OPEN CURRENT RATING EDGE
OVER/UNDER 41 1.5 under

 

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Key Performance Information

MINNESOTA

AS A FAVORITE OF 3.5 TO 9.5 PTS
This season
SU: 7-0 | ATS: 6-1 Last 3 seaons
SU: 13-1 | ATS: 11-3 Since 1993
SU: 77-36 | ATS: 49-62
IN ALL GAMES
This season
SU: 11-2 | ATS: 8-4 Last 3 seaons
SU: 29-17 | ATS: 21-22 Since 1993
SU: 169-131 | ATS: 143-152
AGAINST CONFERENCE OPPONENTS
This season
SU: 8-1 | ATS: 6-2 Last 3 seaons
SU: 22-12 | ATS: 15-17 Since 1993
SU: 131-97 | ATS: 108-117
WHEN PLAYING WITH 6 OR LESS DAYS REST
This season
SU: 8-2 | ATS: 6-4 Last 3 seaons
SU: 21-16 | ATS: 15-20 Since 1993
SU: 123-105 | ATS: 105-119
AGAINST NFC SOUTH DIVISION OPPONENTS
This season
SU: 0-0 | ATS: 0-0 Last 3 seaons
SU: 3-2 | ATS: 3-2 Since 1993
SU: 8-8 | ATS: 8-8
IN GAMES PLAYED ON A GRASS FIELD
This season
SU: 2-1 | ATS: 2-1 Last 3 seaons
SU: 6-8 | ATS: 6-7 Since 1993
SU: 37-55 | ATS: 40-50
IN DECEMBER GAMES
This season
SU: 1-1 | ATS: 1-1 Last 3 seaons
SU: 7-4 | ATS: 4-7 Since 1993
SU: 39-37 | ATS: 37-38
WHEN PLAYING AGAINST A TEAM WITH A LOSING RECORD
This season
SU: 4-0 | ATS: 3-0 Last 3 seaons
SU: 12-2 | ATS: 8-5 Since 1993
SU: 65-38 | ATS: 48-53
WHEN PLAYING AGAINST A TEAM WITH A LOSING RECORD IN THE SECOND HALF OF THE SEASON
This season
SU: 3-0 | ATS: 2-0 Last 3 seaons
SU: 8-1 | ATS: 5-3 Since 1993
SU: 39-22 | ATS: 26-33
IN THE LAST 4 WEEKS OF THE REGULAR SEASON
This season
SU: 1-0 | ATS: 1-0 Last 3 seaons
SU: 6-3 | ATS: 3-6 Since 1993
SU: 37-32 | ATS: 33-35
IN ALL LINED GAMES
This season
SU: 11-2 | ATS: 8-4 Last 3 seaons
SU: 29-17 | ATS: 21-22 Since 1993
SU: 169-131 | ATS: 143-152
AS A FAVORITE
This season
SU: 10-1 | ATS: 7-3 Last 3 seaons
SU: 22-4 | ATS: 14-11 Since 1993
SU: 119-56 | ATS: 78-94
AS A ROAD FAVORITE OF 7.5 TO 10 PTS
This season
SU: 2-0 | ATS: 2-0 Last 3 seaons
SU: 3-0 | ATS: 3-0 Since 1993
SU: 6-2 | ATS: 4-3
IN ROAD GAMES
This season
SU: 4-2 | ATS: 4-2 Last 3 seaons
SU: 11-11 | ATS: 10-10 Since 1993
SU: 67-83 | ATS: 67-80
IN ROAD LINED GAMES
This season
SU: 4-2 | ATS: 4-2 Last 3 seaons
SU: 11-11 | ATS: 10-10 Since 1993
SU: 67-83 | ATS: 67-80
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: 2-1 | ATS: 1-1 Since 1993
SU: 10-15 | ATS: 10-14
IN ALL GAMES WHERE THE TOTAL IS BETWEEN 42.5 AND 49 PTS
This season
SU: 7-2 | ATS: 5-3 Last 3 seaons
SU: 15-6 | ATS: 9-10 Since 1993
SU: 84-50 | ATS: 65-66

 

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Key Performance Information

CAROLINA

AS AN UNDERDOG OF 3.5 TO 9.5 PTS
This season
SU: 1-3 | ATS: 1-3 Last 3 seaons
SU: 5-7 | ATS: 5-7 Since 1993
SU: 27-55 | ATS: 46-34
IN ALL GAMES
This season
SU: 5-9 | ATS: 6-8 Last 3 seaons
SU: 24-23 | ATS: 22-23 Since 1993
SU: 120-128 | ATS: 131-109
IN THE LAST 4 WEEKS OF THE REGULAR SEASON
This season
SU: 0-1 | ATS: 1-0 Last 3 seaons
SU: 5-4 | ATS: 6-2 Since 1993
SU: 31-25 | ATS: 34-21
IN ALL LINED GAMES
This season
SU: 5-9 | ATS: 6-8 Last 3 seaons
SU: 24-23 | ATS: 22-23 Since 1993
SU: 120-128 | ATS: 131-109
AS AN UNDERDOG
This season
SU: 2-7 | ATS: 4-5 Last 3 seaons
SU: 8-16 | ATS: 11-13 Since 1993
SU: 50-85 | ATS: 78-53
AS A HOME UNDERDOG OF 7.5 TO 10 PTS
This season
SU: 0-0 | ATS: 0-0 Last 3 seaons
SU: 0-0 | ATS: 0-0 Since 1993
SU: 2-3 | ATS: 5-0
IN HOME GAMES
This season
SU: 3-3 | ATS: 2-4 Last 3 seaons
SU: 13-10 | ATS: 10-12 Since 1993
SU: 64-57 | ATS: 60-57
IN HOME LINED GAMES
This season
SU: 3-3 | ATS: 2-4 Last 3 seaons
SU: 13-10 | ATS: 10-12 Since 1993
SU: 64-57 | ATS: 60-57
IN A HOME GAME WHERE THE TOTAL IS BETWEEN 42.5 AND 45 PTS
This season
SU: 1-1 | ATS: 1-1 Last 3 seaons
SU: 3-3 | ATS: 3-3 Since 1993
SU: 12-11 | ATS: 14-9
IN ALL GAMES WHERE THE TOTAL IS BETWEEN 42.5 AND 49 PTS
This season
SU: 2-5 | ATS: 3-4 Last 3 seaons
SU: 7-7 | ATS: 8-6 Since 1993
SU: 31-32 | ATS: 38-24
AGAINST CONFERENCE OPPONENTS
This season
SU: 5-5 | ATS: 5-5 Last 3 seaons
SU: 20-15 | ATS: 17-16 Since 1993
SU: 92-95 | ATS: 99-82
WHEN PLAYING WITH 6 OR LESS DAYS REST
This season
SU: 4-5 | ATS: 6-3 Last 3 seaons
SU: 18-17 | ATS: 17-16 Since 1993
SU: 98-102 | ATS: 108-85
AGAINST NFC NORTH DIVISION OPPONENTS
This season
SU: 0-0 | ATS: 0-0 Last 3 seaons
SU: 3-2 | ATS: 1-3 Since 1993
SU: 15-17 | ATS: 14-16
IN GAMES PLAYED ON A GRASS FIELD
This season
SU: 4-4 | ATS: 3-5 Last 3 seaons
SU: 18-16 | ATS: 15-18 Since 1993
SU: 92-91 | ATS: 98-81
IN DECEMBER GAMES
This season
SU: 1-1 | ATS: 2-0 Last 3 seaons
SU: 7-4 | ATS: 8-2 Since 1993
SU: 34-26 | ATS: 39-20
WHEN PLAYING AGAINST A TEAM WITH A WINNING RECORD
This season
SU: 2-2 | ATS: 4-0 Last 3 seaons
SU: 10-12 | ATS: 11-10 Since 1993
SU: 36-62 | ATS: 48-46
WHEN PLAYING AGAINST A TEAM WITH A WINNING RECORD IN THE SECOND HALF OF THE SEASON
This season
SU: 1-1 | ATS: 2-0 Last 3 seaons
SU: 6-7 | ATS: 7-5 Since 1993
SU: 26-38 | ATS: 33-29