Sunday, September 13, 2009

NFL: Week 1

Houston -4 1/2 NY Jets - Matt Sanchez makes his career start against a defense that isn't great, but the Texans are a team with some offensive firepower, finishing last season 3rd in the league in total offense. Houston ended last season on a run where they covered 6 of their last 7, while the Jets stumbled home, dropping their last 5 ATS.

Jacksonville +7 Indianapolis - The Jags cratered last season under the weight of high expectations, but they've always been a tough matchup for the Colts, winning outright in Indy last year in week 3. The offense should be improved with a heavier mix of Maurice Jones-Drew, especially catching it out of the backfield.

Green Bay -4 Chicago - The Bears improved their offense over the summer, but their defense is getting old. The Packers could be the breakout team of 2009 with an experienced Aaron Rodgers running the show surrounded by plus weapons in Ryan Grant and Greg Jennings. The Bears are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 away from home.

Leans:

Cleveland +4 Minnesota
Tampa Bay +5 1/2 Dallas
Baltimore -12 1/2 Kansas City

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