The Detroit Lions arrive in Baltimore on Friday looking for a much different outcome than last week’s preseason opener, as they take on a Ravens team that started slow but flew past the Falcons in their preseason opener at Atlanta last week.
The Philadelphia Eagles roll in to Foxborough on Monday night for their first real dress rehearsal of the 2012 preseason against the last year’s Super Bowl runner-up, New England Patriots.
And all eyes will be on the quarterback duel of Michael Vick and Tom Brady, as they can both clearly make the biggest impact on the outcome of their games.
The San Diego Chargers will aim to build on their preseason success when they host a not so equally charged Dallas Cowboys team on Saturday in sunny San Diego.
The Cincinnati Bengals and the New York Jets begin their 2012 NFL Preseason as they face off on Friday at Paul Brown Stadium.
The Seattle Seahawks and the Tennessee Titans face off on Saturday at CeturyLink Field in Seattle, as both teams begin their 2012 NFL Preseason schedule.
Like most of the preseason games this year and any other, this one is very tough to find any real advantage for either team, because you just don’t know who’s going to be on the field.
Well, it is that time of the year again. The NFL season is rapidly approaching, and with that comes the first slate of preseason action.
As usual, we won’t see a much of the projected starters for more than the one series over the next few weeks. Instead, this is where we will observe some of the younger guns attempting to seal their spot on the roster, as well as watching some veterans trying to hold on for one more season.
As a warmup before Saturday’s UFC 102 fight card, let’s bet on some preseason NFL action for Thursday. Among the matchups this week is what could be Michael Vick’s return to pro football.
NFL betting fans have a taste for the sport they love now that the preseason is underway. Let’s take a quick look at some preseason picks for a few marquee weekend matchups. Remember – the preseason is unpredictable, so sometimes it’s best to focus on one key storyline that can make a difference. For example, the Dolphins have an edge on Monday night against the Jags because they have better backup quarterbacks.
Betting online is about to kick into another gear, starting on Thursday as eight teams begin their preseason schedule. The big game comes from Pittsburgh, where last year’s Super Bowl combatants go at it.
Patriots vs Eagles odds – 7:30 PM ET
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Tony George NFL Picks
Indianapolis Colts vs. Atlanta Falcons
Atlanta -3 vs Indy
Look for QB Chris Redman to get the start this weekend against the Colts and plenty of playing time. We all know the Colts take the pre-season very lightly with Dungy as head coach,(0-2 this year) and with QB issues with Manning still out, a potential for no preseason looming for him, I doubt Sorgi will see much more than 4 or 5 series until the role at QB is turned over. Atlanta is trying to establish a winning attitude with numerous young players with depth at QB in terms of the preseason is better on the Falcons side of the ball, with Redman, top draft pick Matt Ryan and Joey Harrington, all vieing still for the job.
Rocky Atkinson
Carolina Panthers vs. Philadelphia Eagles
Carolina @ Philadelphia 8:00 PM EST
Play On: 1* Carolina +3 1/2
Carolina is 12-3 ATS against conference opponents since 1993. Carolina is 17-10 ATS as underdogs in preseason since 1990. Carolina is 7-1 ATS as dogs last 8. Carolina is 14-3 ATS their last 17 against NFC opponents including 10-1 ATS as an underdog. We’ll recommend a small play on Carolina tonight as our FREE play! Thanks and good luck, Rocky
Rocketman has a 4* MLB play on Thursday! 60% last 2 years in the NFL and I have won 11 of 12 years in College Football in my history!
