NFL Betting 2010-11: Back Brett Favre and the Vikings for Superbowl glory
As the clock wound down in last January's NFC Championship game it looked like Brett Favre was leading his team to the Superbowl. But a late penalty and disastrous interception changed everything. One of the greatest of all time was never going to go out like that...
We move forward seven months and to no-one's surprise old #4 is back and ready to have one last go at the big one. He returns to the Minnesota Vikings knowing that his team is a legitimate contender in a stacked NFC.
The Vikings may just have more attacking weapons than anyone else in the NFC. A strong offensive line gave Favre all the time he wanted last year to find his wide receivers. Teams couldn't drop their linebackers back to help in coverage though as Adrian Peterson was the best running back in the league. They had everything and everyone is returning for this campaign.
And not much has changed on the defensive side of the ball. The unit is a year older and a year wiser. They know deep down this is it. Favre is retiring after this season (and I do think he means it) and whoever they bring in to replace the great man will not be a Hall of Fame Quarterback.
So you have to see the Vikings as real players. They should have won it all last year. That horrific throw may have been the icing on the cake but Peterson could hardly keep hold of the ball and Percy Harvin fumbled late on at a crucial time in the fourth quarter.
The New Orleans Saints won the Superbowl last year but the Vikings were the best team in the league.
The Saints will be strong again this year, and you have to like the look of the Packers should their offensive line gel to gave Aaron Rodgers time in the pocket. Of course, with the Superbowl being in Dallas this year, the pressure is well and truly on the Cowboys to become the first team to win a Superbowl on home turf.
However, for me, if the Vikings stay healthy then they are still the best team on paper and at 15.0 on the markets they should be backed.
Recommended Bet: Back the Minnesota Vikings to win the Superbowl at 12.0 or above.
source:betfair
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Detroit Lions 2010: NFL Schedule and Superbowl 2011 Odds
Detroit Lions 2010: NFL Schedule and Superbowl 2011 Odds
The Detroit Lions have won 2 games in 3 years and will have a hard time building confidence for the 2010 NFL schedule as they have a tough slate of games to begin the year beginning at the Chicago Bears on September 12th against a Bears team motivated to get back into the playoffs. The Philadelphia Eagles will visit Detroit on September 19th before the Lions travel to Minnesota to face Brett Favre and the Vikings on September 26th in a NFL betting match-up with one of the online sportsbook favorites to win the NFC. Then it’s on to face the Green Bay Packers on October 3rd for another tough division road game against a leading conference contender. Online sportsbooks have the Lions 100-1 longshots in 2011 Superbowl odds to win the championship, 45-1 to win the NFC conference and have an over/under regular season win total of 5 OVER (-145).
The Lions finally get a winnable game in NFL odds on October 10th when they host the St. Louis Rams. Detroit will be at the New York Giants on October 17th before a week 7 bye on the 2010 NFL schedule. The Washington Redskins visits Detroit on Halloween followed by a visit by the New York Jets on November 7th. The Lions hit the road for their next two games starting with a November 14th date at the Buffalo Bills and then a November 21st game at Cowboys Stadium against a Dallas Cowboys team that should be a prohibitive favorite at online sportsbooks. Bet the 2010 Detroit Lions as 100-1 longshots in 2011 Superbowl odds with up to a $250 deposit bonus.
Detroit will play the traditional Thanksgiving Day game vs the New England Patriots on November 25th followed by a rematch with the Bears at Detroit on December 5th. The final quarter of the season begins with a third consecutive home game on December 12th against the Packers. Detroit then travels to Tampa Bay for a winnable game against the Buccaneers on December 19th. The Lions will stay in Florida for a December 26th match-up at the Miami Dolphins and then play the 2010 NFL schedule finale at home against the Vikings on January 2nd. Bet the 2010 Lions as longshots in 2011 Superbowl odds with up to a $250 bonus and 5% reload bonus on each deposit for the 2010 NFL season.
source: vegassports-odds
The Detroit Lions have won 2 games in 3 years and will have a hard time building confidence for the 2010 NFL schedule as they have a tough slate of games to begin the year beginning at the Chicago Bears on September 12th against a Bears team motivated to get back into the playoffs. The Philadelphia Eagles will visit Detroit on September 19th before the Lions travel to Minnesota to face Brett Favre and the Vikings on September 26th in a NFL betting match-up with one of the online sportsbook favorites to win the NFC. Then it’s on to face the Green Bay Packers on October 3rd for another tough division road game against a leading conference contender. Online sportsbooks have the Lions 100-1 longshots in 2011 Superbowl odds to win the championship, 45-1 to win the NFC conference and have an over/under regular season win total of 5 OVER (-145).
The Lions finally get a winnable game in NFL odds on October 10th when they host the St. Louis Rams. Detroit will be at the New York Giants on October 17th before a week 7 bye on the 2010 NFL schedule. The Washington Redskins visits Detroit on Halloween followed by a visit by the New York Jets on November 7th. The Lions hit the road for their next two games starting with a November 14th date at the Buffalo Bills and then a November 21st game at Cowboys Stadium against a Dallas Cowboys team that should be a prohibitive favorite at online sportsbooks. Bet the 2010 Detroit Lions as 100-1 longshots in 2011 Superbowl odds with up to a $250 deposit bonus.
Detroit will play the traditional Thanksgiving Day game vs the New England Patriots on November 25th followed by a rematch with the Bears at Detroit on December 5th. The final quarter of the season begins with a third consecutive home game on December 12th against the Packers. Detroit then travels to Tampa Bay for a winnable game against the Buccaneers on December 19th. The Lions will stay in Florida for a December 26th match-up at the Miami Dolphins and then play the 2010 NFL schedule finale at home against the Vikings on January 2nd. Bet the 2010 Lions as longshots in 2011 Superbowl odds with up to a $250 bonus and 5% reload bonus on each deposit for the 2010 NFL season.
source: vegassports-odds
Could We Be Seeing an In-State Super Bowl This Season?
Could We Be Seeing an In-State Super Bowl This Season?
Amazingly in a span of about 43 years, there have only been 2 in-state Super Bowls, going all the way back to Super Bowl 1 in 1967.
Since then, only the Buffalo Bills vs. New York Giants in 1991 and the San Francisco 49ers vs San Diego Chargers in 1995 has happened.
There are currently 9 possible scenarios in which we could end up watching an in-state Super Bowl in 2011.
The question here is, of those, which one is the most likely to be a reality? I’ve calculated rosters, divisions, odds and surprise factors to come up with an answer.
First, in no particular order, here are all the possibilities:
1. Buffalo Bills vs New York Giants
2. Miami Dolphins vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers
3. New York Jets vs New York Giants
4. Baltimore Ravens vs Washington Redskins
5. PittsburghSteelers vs Philadelphia Eagles
6. Houston Texans vs Dallas Cowboys
7. Jacksonville Jaguars vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers
8. Oakland Raiders vs San Francisco 49ers
9. San Diego Chargers vs San Francisco 49ers
I started with a prediction of what I think the playoff bracket would look like to start eliminating some of these possibilities right off the bat. My playoff picture is as follows:
AFC:
Bye weeks belong to, Baltimore Ravens and Indianapolis Colts followed by the Patriots, the Bengals, the Chargers and the New York Jets.
NFC:
Bye week belongs to the New Orleans Saints and the Dallas Cowboys, followed by the Packers, the 49ers the Redskins, and the Vikings.
read full article on bleacher report
Amazingly in a span of about 43 years, there have only been 2 in-state Super Bowls, going all the way back to Super Bowl 1 in 1967.
Since then, only the Buffalo Bills vs. New York Giants in 1991 and the San Francisco 49ers vs San Diego Chargers in 1995 has happened.
There are currently 9 possible scenarios in which we could end up watching an in-state Super Bowl in 2011.
The question here is, of those, which one is the most likely to be a reality? I’ve calculated rosters, divisions, odds and surprise factors to come up with an answer.
First, in no particular order, here are all the possibilities:
1. Buffalo Bills vs New York Giants
2. Miami Dolphins vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers
3. New York Jets vs New York Giants
4. Baltimore Ravens vs Washington Redskins
5. PittsburghSteelers vs Philadelphia Eagles
6. Houston Texans vs Dallas Cowboys
7. Jacksonville Jaguars vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers
8. Oakland Raiders vs San Francisco 49ers
9. San Diego Chargers vs San Francisco 49ers
I started with a prediction of what I think the playoff bracket would look like to start eliminating some of these possibilities right off the bat. My playoff picture is as follows:
AFC:
Bye weeks belong to, Baltimore Ravens and Indianapolis Colts followed by the Patriots, the Bengals, the Chargers and the New York Jets.
NFC:
Bye week belongs to the New Orleans Saints and the Dallas Cowboys, followed by the Packers, the 49ers the Redskins, and the Vikings.
read full article on bleacher report
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Dallas Cowboys hope to reach Super Bowl history
Dallas Cowboys hope to reach Super Bowl history
Cowboys Stadium will host the biggest game in sports as Super Bowl 45 comes to Arlington next February. At the training camp kickoff party, Tony Romo told fans see you in the Super Bowl.
"To me, all of this is motivational to the team," said Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones.
The Cowboys players say they're motivated for the next game.
"I'm trying to get to the Hall of Fame game and see Emmitt (Smith) get inducted and win that," said Cornerback Terence Newman. "We have a lot of things to do before we talk about the playoffs and Super Bowl. We have to win football games first and the way our schedule is lined up right now, we've got a lot of good football teams to play."
Pro owl Tight End Jason Witten agrees.
"I don't think you care to talk about it," said Witten. "You don't want to be on the record for saying anything. We know what's at stake but more than that, so much has to take place. So I think guys are doing a good job not getting caught up in it."
Head Coach Wade Phillips says it's not about the Super Bowl at Cowboys Stadium. It's about the next practice.
Cowboys Stadium will host the biggest game in sports as Super Bowl 45 comes to Arlington next February. At the training camp kickoff party, Tony Romo told fans see you in the Super Bowl.
"To me, all of this is motivational to the team," said Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones.
The Cowboys players say they're motivated for the next game.
"I'm trying to get to the Hall of Fame game and see Emmitt (Smith) get inducted and win that," said Cornerback Terence Newman. "We have a lot of things to do before we talk about the playoffs and Super Bowl. We have to win football games first and the way our schedule is lined up right now, we've got a lot of good football teams to play."
Pro owl Tight End Jason Witten agrees.
"I don't think you care to talk about it," said Witten. "You don't want to be on the record for saying anything. We know what's at stake but more than that, so much has to take place. So I think guys are doing a good job not getting caught up in it."
Head Coach Wade Phillips says it's not about the Super Bowl at Cowboys Stadium. It's about the next practice.
Super Bowl noises from New York Jets
Super Bowl noises from New York Jets
They've spent the past five months scouring for deals like a shopaholic, loading their bags with a Super Bowl MVP, future Hall of Fame running back and the player their fan base probably despised the most.
Now, the Jets' eventful offseason is about to give way to what could be the franchise's most highly anticipated training camp in a half-century. The players report to the State University of New York-Cortland today and begin practising tomorrow for what they hope is a run that ends with them holding the Lombardi Trophy Feb. 6 at Cowboys Stadium, site of Super Bowl XLV.
They've spent the past five months scouring for deals like a shopaholic, loading their bags with a Super Bowl MVP, future Hall of Fame running back and the player their fan base probably despised the most.
Now, the Jets' eventful offseason is about to give way to what could be the franchise's most highly anticipated training camp in a half-century. The players report to the State University of New York-Cortland today and begin practising tomorrow for what they hope is a run that ends with them holding the Lombardi Trophy Feb. 6 at Cowboys Stadium, site of Super Bowl XLV.
Packers firmly believe Super Bowl is within reach
Packers firmly believe Super Bowl is within reach
With a mere two blocks separating their offseason homes in Orlando, Fla., Packers safety Nick Collins and cornerback Charles Woodson see a lot of each other when they aren't here for minicamp or OTAs.
Their conversations over lunch or dinner invariably deal with the Packers' fortunes. After the 2009 season -- which started slow and ended strong before a bitterly disappointing 51-45 shootout playoff loss to Arizona -- the talk centered on being within striking distance of the Super Bowl and having enough of the right ingredients to get there.
In a nutshell, Collins and Woodson concluded the following: "We've got the team; we've got the ability to be that team this year."
With a mere two blocks separating their offseason homes in Orlando, Fla., Packers safety Nick Collins and cornerback Charles Woodson see a lot of each other when they aren't here for minicamp or OTAs.
Their conversations over lunch or dinner invariably deal with the Packers' fortunes. After the 2009 season -- which started slow and ended strong before a bitterly disappointing 51-45 shootout playoff loss to Arizona -- the talk centered on being within striking distance of the Super Bowl and having enough of the right ingredients to get there.
In a nutshell, Collins and Woodson concluded the following: "We've got the team; we've got the ability to be that team this year."
WhatIfSports: Packers Over Chargers in Super Bowl XLV
WhatIfSports: Packers Over Chargers in Super Bowl XLV
If you're as depressed about the Brewers' fifth straight loss as I am, this might cheer you up: WhatIfSports.com is predicting the Green Bay Packers to win the NFC North with a 13-3 record and then go on to beat San Diego in the Super Bowl.
If you're as depressed about the Brewers' fifth straight loss as I am, this might cheer you up: WhatIfSports.com is predicting the Green Bay Packers to win the NFC North with a 13-3 record and then go on to beat San Diego in the Super Bowl.
What we have provided our readers are "what-if" scenarios for the upcoming 2010 NFL season based on the statistical outputs of players and teams from the 2009 season. The sabermetric soiree that our NFL simulation engine spits out after running all the numbers does not directly reflect the views or opinions of Whatifsports.com's writing staff. We are simply providing a voice (in written form) for the data the computer generates. Are some of the results and predictions subject to debate? Absolutely. The computer loves Phillip Rivers and isn't a big fan of Jay Cutler. It loves the Packers, but believes the Detroit Lions will remain in the cellar.
That is what is so beneficial about the content Whatifsports.com's shares with its audience. There is no way of knowing if the Green Bay Packers and San Diego Chargers are going to meet this coming February in the Super Bowl (Watch it on Fox!). Heck, when we ran this simulation Vincent Jackson was part of the Chargers' puzzle and not sitting out the first 3 games due to a Roger Goodell sanctioned timeout. What we can do, unlike many passionate fans, is take the subjective bias out of the argument and let the stats tell the story.
NFL Football Betting – Odds on NFL Division to Win the Super Bowl
NFL Football Betting – Odds on NFL Division to Win the Super Bowl
The AFC South and the NFC East are the favorite divisions to have the next Super Bowl champ among them in the NFL betting odds. But more down to the point, these football odds are in favor of the Indianapolis Colts, by far the strongest team in the AFC South, and the Dallas Cowboys of the NFC East.
NFL Division to Win Super Bowl XLV
AFC South +450
NFC East +450
AFC East +500
AFC North +500
NFC South +600
NFC North +650
AFC West +700
NFC West +1600
The AFC South and the NFC East are the favorite divisions to have the next Super Bowl champ among them in the NFL betting odds. But more down to the point, these football odds are in favor of the Indianapolis Colts, by far the strongest team in the AFC South, and the Dallas Cowboys of the NFC East.
NFL Division to Win Super Bowl XLV
AFC South +450
NFC East +450
AFC East +500
AFC North +500
NFC South +600
NFC North +650
AFC West +700
NFC West +1600
Saints looking to avoid Super Bowl hangover
Saints looking to avoid Super Bowl hangover
If a secret potion actually exists to overcoming a raging Super Bowl hangover, it should stun no one that the New Orleans Saints insist they have the remedy.
There's only one tried and true method for the Saints to recreate the magic of last season, and it's not a Bloody Mary chaser.
It's more like the hair of the NFL dog -- a repeat Super Bowl championship.
The players and coaches know the score, and history isn't on their side.
Five of the last 11 Super Bowl champions missed the postseason all together the following year, while the New England Patriots (2003 and 2004) are the only team during that time frame to repeat.
The talk of a Super Bowl hangover is already making the Saints woozy, and has defensive coordinator Gregg Williams on the offensive.
"I keep on hearing you guys talking about this Super Bowl hangover," Williams said. "And it's starting to chap me a little bit. It really is. I'm being real honest. If you could see behind the scenes our offseason program from April 19 on, ... I don't have any qualms about the way our defense is because all they did was show up with more hunger, more fire, wanted me to be a bigger jerk and get on their ass more. They begged for me to get on their ass more. So far, I've seen nothing that would not indicate that we can't make another run at this."
Super Bowl MVP Drew Brees called the talk of a hangover "old" one practice into training camp. But Brees has the hangover target all over his chest considering the national spotlight that's shined on him since he held his headphone-wearing son, Baylen, high above his head as the confetti fell in Sun Life Stadium in Miami.
"I got to fly with the F-16 Thunderbirds up in Shreveport which was awesome," Brees said. "I got to go on a USO trip to Dubai, Turkey and Djibouti. I got to play golf with Jack Nicklaus. The ESPYs just a few weeks ago was a thrill, just having so many guys there and our team being a part of so many of the awards.
"That week after the Super Bowl will always be one of the craziest times of my life when you look at Disneyworld and then the talk shows and then the Super Bowl parade, which was just unbelievable and then Mardi Gras, being king of Bacchus. The list goes on and on and is kind of never-ending, but it was all fun."
Was it too much fun? Poll your average Saints fans and they'd tell you it wouldn't be a major disappointment if the Saints failed to "Two Dat" as they're calling it in New Orleans.
It's perception Brees and the Saints will stare down and battle throughout the season. That's certainly not lost on Brees as he said the stigma won’t subside until "we go out and show them that it's not true."
If a secret potion actually exists to overcoming a raging Super Bowl hangover, it should stun no one that the New Orleans Saints insist they have the remedy.
There's only one tried and true method for the Saints to recreate the magic of last season, and it's not a Bloody Mary chaser.
It's more like the hair of the NFL dog -- a repeat Super Bowl championship.
The players and coaches know the score, and history isn't on their side.
Five of the last 11 Super Bowl champions missed the postseason all together the following year, while the New England Patriots (2003 and 2004) are the only team during that time frame to repeat.
The talk of a Super Bowl hangover is already making the Saints woozy, and has defensive coordinator Gregg Williams on the offensive.
"I keep on hearing you guys talking about this Super Bowl hangover," Williams said. "And it's starting to chap me a little bit. It really is. I'm being real honest. If you could see behind the scenes our offseason program from April 19 on, ... I don't have any qualms about the way our defense is because all they did was show up with more hunger, more fire, wanted me to be a bigger jerk and get on their ass more. They begged for me to get on their ass more. So far, I've seen nothing that would not indicate that we can't make another run at this."
Super Bowl MVP Drew Brees called the talk of a hangover "old" one practice into training camp. But Brees has the hangover target all over his chest considering the national spotlight that's shined on him since he held his headphone-wearing son, Baylen, high above his head as the confetti fell in Sun Life Stadium in Miami.
"I got to fly with the F-16 Thunderbirds up in Shreveport which was awesome," Brees said. "I got to go on a USO trip to Dubai, Turkey and Djibouti. I got to play golf with Jack Nicklaus. The ESPYs just a few weeks ago was a thrill, just having so many guys there and our team being a part of so many of the awards.
"That week after the Super Bowl will always be one of the craziest times of my life when you look at Disneyworld and then the talk shows and then the Super Bowl parade, which was just unbelievable and then Mardi Gras, being king of Bacchus. The list goes on and on and is kind of never-ending, but it was all fun."
Was it too much fun? Poll your average Saints fans and they'd tell you it wouldn't be a major disappointment if the Saints failed to "Two Dat" as they're calling it in New Orleans.
It's perception Brees and the Saints will stare down and battle throughout the season. That's certainly not lost on Brees as he said the stigma won’t subside until "we go out and show them that it's not true."
read the rest of the article at cbssports.com
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)