Perry Perspective: NFL Feature Nov. 11
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Colts take their swagger to Texas
For all intents and purposes, it was a masterful performance.
The Indianapolis Colts dominated their nemesis, the New England Patriots, in all respects Monday night.
Quarterback Peyton Manning, who has taken so much heat for his lack of success against the Pats, was nearly flawless, save for one interception in the second quarter. He tossed for 321 yards and three touchdowns on the night.
A big part of Manning?s success can be attributed to Colts receivers Marvin Harrison and Reggie Wayne, who made some spectacular snags combining for 252 yards and three TDs.
Running back Edgerrin James wasn?t too shabby himself, running for more than 100 yards and a score. And the Colts? offensive line did not allow a single sack and gave Manning plenty of time to work his magic.
Equally impressive was the play of the Colts defense. Despite giving up 21 points, the second most points they?ve allowed all season, the defense was intense, sacking Tom Brady twice and limiting the Pats to just 34 yards on the ground.
Indy?s ?D? made sure Manning?s offense stayed busy. In total, the Patriots? time of possession (TOP) was a mere 23.19 minutes. That?s less than the 49ers? average TOP, which is the worst in the league at 25.43 minutes.
The Colts made a huge statement Monday night, a statement that has Super Bowl written all over it. The 40-21 whipping improved the Colts? record to 8-0 straight up (SU) on the season.
On the betting line, Indy opened last week as a 3-point favorite. That line increased through the course of the week and closed at -4.5 points, which the Colts trampled to go to 6-2 against the spread (ATS).
Now that the Patriots are behind them, talk has shifted to the possibility that the Colts will go undefeated this season, something that hasn?t been accomplished since the Miami Dolphins did it in 1972.
With upcoming games against the likes of Cincinnati, Pittsburgh and San Diego, an unbeaten season looks remote. Nevertheless, the chatter should increase following this Sunday when the Colts face the pitiful Houston Texans (1 p.m. ET, CBS).
The Texans, who are 1-7 SU (3-5 ATS), head to the RCA Dome where the Colts are 3-0 this season and have allowed an average of only 12.3 points.
The Texans, meanwhile, are 0-4 on the road and have failed to score more than 14 points. At 13.4 ppg overall, Houston?s offense is second-worst in the NFL.
Behind the arm of quarterback David Carr, who has been sacked a league-high 43 times and has fumbled the ball a league-high 12 times, the Texans are averaging the fewest passing yards in the league (104.3 ppg).
Meanwhile on defense, the Texans are among the worst in numerous statistical categories including points allowed per game (No. 28), sacks (No. 29) and interceptions (No. 32).
The Colts are currently listed as fat 17-point favorites, which is the widest spread of the year for both teams. But even that spread is likely not wide enough, so taking Indy is going to cost you a little extra at -115.
The total for this game has been pegged at 44.5, which Indy alone could go OVER now that the offense is firing on all cylinders.
The Colts are 7-0 SU all-time against the Texans.
Other games of note:
San Francisco 49ers at Chicago Bears (Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, FOX)
In the only other game with a double-digit point spread this week, the Chicago Bears (5-3 SU, 5-2-1 ATS) host the 49ers (2-6 SU, 3-5 ATS) as 13-point favorites.
That spread might seem a bit high for the Bears, who have not seen a spread above 5.5 this season.
Granted, they have the No. 1 ranked defense in the league allowing just 12.3 ppg, and the 49ers have the worst defense in the league (30.8 ppg).
Nevertheless, the Bears? offense has not been that prolific averaging only 17.4 ppg (No. 23). And San Fran has shown some improvement on defense the past two weeks.
A great defense combined with a so-so offense has meant low scoring games for the Bears, who are 2-5-1 on the OVER/UNDER.
A leaky defense combined with a weak offense has meant high-scoring games for the 49ers, who are 5-3 on the OVER/UNDER.
The total in this game is listed at a low 32.5.
Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles (Monday, 9 p.m. ET, ABC)
With T.O. out of the lineup, Donovan McNabb struggling with injuries and the Eagles coming off a loss to the Redskins, Dallas looks like an interesting dog pick in the Monday nighter.
We are currently giving Dallas three points, however, taking Tuna?s boys will come at a premium (-125), whereas you can get the Eagles at +105.
The Cowboys are 5-3 SU (4-3-1 ATS) and trail the NY Giants by a game in the NFC East. The Eagles are 4-4 SU (2-6 ATS) and are in the basement of the same division.
The total in this matchup has been set at modest 39. Both the Eagles and the Cowboys are 3-5 on the OVER/UNDER this season.
Full Schedule
Sunday, Nov. 13
Arizona at Detroit, 40, -3 (1:00 p.m. ET)
Baltimore at Jacksonville, 33, -6.5 (1:00 p.m. ET)
Houston at Indianapolis, 44.5, -17 (1:00 p.m. ET)
Kansas City at Buffalo, 41.5, -2 (1:00 p.m. ET)
Minnesota at N.Y. Giants, 45, -9.5 (1:00 p.m. ET)
New England at Miami, 41, +2.5 (1:00 p.m. ET)
San Francisco at Chicago, 32.5, -13 (1:00 p.m. ET)
Denver at Oakland, 46.5, +3 (4:05 p.m. ET)
N.Y. Jets at Carolina, 41, -9 (4:05 p.m. ET)
Green Bay at Atlanta, 41.5, -9 (4:15 p.m. ET)
St. Louis at Seattle, 51, -6.5 (4:15 p.m. ET)
Washington at Tampa Bay, 33, +1 (4:15 p.m. ET)
Cleveland at Pittsburgh, 34.5, -7.5 (8:30 p.m. ET)
Monday, Nov. 14
Dallas at Philadelphia, 39, -3 (9:00 p.m. ET)
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Colts take their swagger to Texas
For all intents and purposes, it was a masterful performance.
The Indianapolis Colts dominated their nemesis, the New England Patriots, in all respects Monday night.
Quarterback Peyton Manning, who has taken so much heat for his lack of success against the Pats, was nearly flawless, save for one interception in the second quarter. He tossed for 321 yards and three touchdowns on the night.
A big part of Manning?s success can be attributed to Colts receivers Marvin Harrison and Reggie Wayne, who made some spectacular snags combining for 252 yards and three TDs.
Running back Edgerrin James wasn?t too shabby himself, running for more than 100 yards and a score. And the Colts? offensive line did not allow a single sack and gave Manning plenty of time to work his magic.
Equally impressive was the play of the Colts defense. Despite giving up 21 points, the second most points they?ve allowed all season, the defense was intense, sacking Tom Brady twice and limiting the Pats to just 34 yards on the ground.
Indy?s ?D? made sure Manning?s offense stayed busy. In total, the Patriots? time of possession (TOP) was a mere 23.19 minutes. That?s less than the 49ers? average TOP, which is the worst in the league at 25.43 minutes.
The Colts made a huge statement Monday night, a statement that has Super Bowl written all over it. The 40-21 whipping improved the Colts? record to 8-0 straight up (SU) on the season.
On the betting line, Indy opened last week as a 3-point favorite. That line increased through the course of the week and closed at -4.5 points, which the Colts trampled to go to 6-2 against the spread (ATS).
Now that the Patriots are behind them, talk has shifted to the possibility that the Colts will go undefeated this season, something that hasn?t been accomplished since the Miami Dolphins did it in 1972.
With upcoming games against the likes of Cincinnati, Pittsburgh and San Diego, an unbeaten season looks remote. Nevertheless, the chatter should increase following this Sunday when the Colts face the pitiful Houston Texans (1 p.m. ET, CBS).
The Texans, who are 1-7 SU (3-5 ATS), head to the RCA Dome where the Colts are 3-0 this season and have allowed an average of only 12.3 points.
The Texans, meanwhile, are 0-4 on the road and have failed to score more than 14 points. At 13.4 ppg overall, Houston?s offense is second-worst in the NFL.
Behind the arm of quarterback David Carr, who has been sacked a league-high 43 times and has fumbled the ball a league-high 12 times, the Texans are averaging the fewest passing yards in the league (104.3 ppg).
Meanwhile on defense, the Texans are among the worst in numerous statistical categories including points allowed per game (No. 28), sacks (No. 29) and interceptions (No. 32).
The Colts are currently listed as fat 17-point favorites, which is the widest spread of the year for both teams. But even that spread is likely not wide enough, so taking Indy is going to cost you a little extra at -115.
The total for this game has been pegged at 44.5, which Indy alone could go OVER now that the offense is firing on all cylinders.
The Colts are 7-0 SU all-time against the Texans.
Other games of note:
San Francisco 49ers at Chicago Bears (Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, FOX)
In the only other game with a double-digit point spread this week, the Chicago Bears (5-3 SU, 5-2-1 ATS) host the 49ers (2-6 SU, 3-5 ATS) as 13-point favorites.
That spread might seem a bit high for the Bears, who have not seen a spread above 5.5 this season.
Granted, they have the No. 1 ranked defense in the league allowing just 12.3 ppg, and the 49ers have the worst defense in the league (30.8 ppg).
Nevertheless, the Bears? offense has not been that prolific averaging only 17.4 ppg (No. 23). And San Fran has shown some improvement on defense the past two weeks.
A great defense combined with a so-so offense has meant low scoring games for the Bears, who are 2-5-1 on the OVER/UNDER.
A leaky defense combined with a weak offense has meant high-scoring games for the 49ers, who are 5-3 on the OVER/UNDER.
The total in this game is listed at a low 32.5.
Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles (Monday, 9 p.m. ET, ABC)
With T.O. out of the lineup, Donovan McNabb struggling with injuries and the Eagles coming off a loss to the Redskins, Dallas looks like an interesting dog pick in the Monday nighter.
We are currently giving Dallas three points, however, taking Tuna?s boys will come at a premium (-125), whereas you can get the Eagles at +105.
The Cowboys are 5-3 SU (4-3-1 ATS) and trail the NY Giants by a game in the NFC East. The Eagles are 4-4 SU (2-6 ATS) and are in the basement of the same division.
The total in this matchup has been set at modest 39. Both the Eagles and the Cowboys are 3-5 on the OVER/UNDER this season.
Full Schedule
Sunday, Nov. 13
Arizona at Detroit, 40, -3 (1:00 p.m. ET)
Baltimore at Jacksonville, 33, -6.5 (1:00 p.m. ET)
Houston at Indianapolis, 44.5, -17 (1:00 p.m. ET)
Kansas City at Buffalo, 41.5, -2 (1:00 p.m. ET)
Minnesota at N.Y. Giants, 45, -9.5 (1:00 p.m. ET)
New England at Miami, 41, +2.5 (1:00 p.m. ET)
San Francisco at Chicago, 32.5, -13 (1:00 p.m. ET)
Denver at Oakland, 46.5, +3 (4:05 p.m. ET)
N.Y. Jets at Carolina, 41, -9 (4:05 p.m. ET)
Green Bay at Atlanta, 41.5, -9 (4:15 p.m. ET)
St. Louis at Seattle, 51, -6.5 (4:15 p.m. ET)
Washington at Tampa Bay, 33, +1 (4:15 p.m. ET)
Cleveland at Pittsburgh, 34.5, -7.5 (8:30 p.m. ET)
Monday, Nov. 14
Dallas at Philadelphia, 39, -3 (9:00 p.m. ET)
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