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NFL Week 1 Preview: Bills vs. Patriots

Buffalo Bills vs. New England Patriots 7:00 ET

Monday Night Football betting is back and better than ever, and Bookmaker.com customers will get their chance to sink their teeth into all of the great action to kick off the ’09 season! In the first half of a MNF double dip, the New England Patriots (11-5, 9-7 ATS in 2008) will play host to their AFC East rivals, the Buffalo Bills (7-9, 7-9 ATS in 2008).

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NFL Week 1 Preview: Vikings vs. Browns

Minnesota Vikings at Cleveland Browns

It seems like the “Man-genius” is going to keep his opponents guessing this season. Cleveland Browns head coach Eric Mangini has yet to publicly name a starting quarterback – serving the Minnesota Vikings some psychological warfare heading into this Sunday’s season opener.

Cleveland, which is listed as a 4-point home underdog, will give the nod to either Brady Quinn or Derek Anderson. Mangini has already made his decision on the starter but has yet to tell his players or the media about his choice.

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NFL Week 1 Preview: Bears vs. Packers

Chicago Bears at Green Bay Packers

Two of the NFL’s brightest young stars go head to head when the Chicago Bears travel to Lambeau Field to face the Green Bay Packers on Sunday Night Football.

Oddsmakers have tagged the Packers as 3.5-point favorites, while the total is posted at 46.5.

Gunslinging quarterbacks Aaron Rodgers and Jay Cutler headline this clash between long-time NFC North rivals. The teams split their two meetings last season – Rodgers’ first year as the Packers’ starter – with Green Bay covering the spread in both games.

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NFL Week 1 Preview: Redskins vs. Giants

Washington Redskins at New York Giants Odds

The NFC East has a favorite to win and a favorite to finish dead last. But in one of football’s most competitive divisions, those preseason predictions can go out the window after NFL Week 1. The Washington Redskins head to the Meadowlands to open the season and try to erase their role as the NFC East’s weak link.

Oddsmakers have tagged the Redskins as 6.5-point road ‘dogs, while the total is listed at 37.

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PreSeason Preview: Giants vs. Pats

New York Giants at New England Patriots

Thursday 7:30 ET

Reports out of New England are saying the Pats are siding with rookie QB Brian Hoyer as the third-string option and putting their faith in Andrew Walter as the second option.

With Tom Brady nursing a sore throwing shoulder following Friday’s preseason tilt, those two backups will get all the snaps against the New York Giants this Thursday.

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Monday Night Football: Vikings vs. Texans

Minnesota Vikings vs. Houston Texans 8:00 ET

ESPN’s Monday Night Football heads to Reliant Stadium for a Texas-sized NFL preseason betting affair. QB Brett Favre will lead his Minnesota Vikings (2-0, 2-0 ATS) in battle against the youthful Houston Texans (1-1, 1-1 ATS).

The Vikings moved to 2-0 in the preseason when they beat the Chiefs 17-13 last week, while the Texans were embarrassed by New Orleans 38-14.