Aaron Rodgers Green Bay Packers
No Rodgers, no problem says the public, they will continue to take the +6 on the Pack all the way til kickoff
The Green Bay Packers have been the most offensively prolific team in the NFL preseason. Through 3 games the Pack have put up 110 points, including a 59-24 drubbing of the Indianapolis Colts last week. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers has been outstanding, having thrown 6 touchdowns and 0 interceptions.

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The public is betting the Cowboys, but the wiseguys are saying no so fast my friends, the Fish are the side to play.
The Miami Dolphins and Dallas Cowboys will meet Thursday night in Dallas for the final preseason game of the season. The last week of the preseason – more than any other week – is always a mystery. Who will play? What are coaches hoping to work on? What do experts know that the public does not?

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Once again Ben Roethlisberger put the Steelers in a tough position this year
One of the most interesting storylines of the NFL preseason – one the few truly interesting ones, really – has been the quarterback situation in Pittsburgh. Ben Roethlisberger is likely to see his suspension decreased from six games to four, but the team – a serious Super Bowl contender in the eyes of many – will have to play without their biggest star for at least a month. That means that they have to find a guy who can not only start those four or six games, but who can keep the team’s hopes and dreams alive until Big Ben is back in action. This is a unique situation to consider, and a fun one to speculate about. It’s also an important situation for NFL handicappers to think about because there is going to be a lot of attention paid to Pittsburgh games, and there will be a chance for value if you call the games right. As you get ready for the regular season to start here are four things to consider about the situation:

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While we love Rex and the Jets, they could be a bust if all the new players dont gel
With the NFL betting season starting in less than two weeks, let’s take a look at the some teams who made the playoffs last year, but have the potential to bust this season.

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The Detroit Lions have a lot of reasons to be optimistic heading into this season, but they need to be careful not to grow up too fast and avoid pressing the fast forward button.  The Lions are coming off one of their best NFL drafts in recent memory thanks to the absence of former Team President Matt Millen.  Following up on the selection of quarterback Matthew Stafford with the top overall pick a year ago, Detroit added All-American defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh and running back Javid Best in the first round and may have very well added a couple more starters in the process.  Time will obviously tell if any of those players go on to become All-Pros and lead the Lions back to the playoffs, but right now they simply need to focus on getting a little better game by game.  Considering they have only won two games combined over the last two years, topping that number should be a goal that is certainly within reach to achieve this season.

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What else is new, San Diego Chargers are huge favorites to win the AFC West this year
The AFC West seems like the most lopsided division in the NFL. Who is going to beat out the Chargers for the division title? The Broncos probably have the best shot, but there are many uncertainties surrounding the team.

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Texans Matt Schaub
The Texans at over 3 to 1 odds to win the AFC South offer a ton of value this year
The Tennessee Titans had a great run last year to come back after losing their first six games. Vince Young started his first game of the season in Week eight and let the team to an improbable 8-8 record despite the slow start.

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Even with preseason NFL games, nothing can be easy.  This past weekend proved no exception. I e-mailed a friend of mine who covers an NFL team and wanted to get a gauge on the state of the team going into the Giants-Ravens game.  “Why would you bet on these preseason games?” was his response.  Quite frankly, I replied, that if you pick your spots, you can find some good spots. Unfortunately, he was no help with his game. I was on my own to pick out some good plays.  As usual, the NFL serves up more ups and downs than your county fair roller coaster.

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The Ravens are the bookmakers favorite in the AFC North Odds
The AFC North will be an interesting division. The Bengals showed last year that they are back, the Ravens added some new weapons to their team, and the Steelers will miss Ben Roethlisberger for the first six games. The Browns got rid of Brady Quinn, but have a bunch of quarterbacks on their roster. It will be interesting to see who gets to start in Cleveland.

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The Patriots check in as the 2nd choice in the AFC East Odds
The AFC East will be a great division to follow. The Jets have been the big spender and are looking to go all the way this season. The Patriots have improved and want back into the top ranks of the league.

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