November 4, 2011
First Downs Don’t Equal Success In The NFC
What NFC teams have the most first downs in 2011? An intelligent answer would be one of the NFC Division contenders, like the Green Bay Packers (7-0), San Francisco 49ers (6-1), Detroit Lions (6-2) or New York Giants (5-2). But in fact, none of them are in the top 3 NFC teams with the most first downs heading into Week 9 of the NFL season.
The top 3 NFC teams with the most first downs are the New Orleans Saints (5-3), Philadelphia Eagles (3-4) and the Carolina Panthers (2-6). The Saints have accumulated 202 first downs so far in 2011, 51 rushing and 140 passing. The Eagles are next with 170 first downs, 74 on the ground and 92 in the air. Surprising, the Carolina Panthers have the third most first downs in the NFC with a total of 177, 65 rushing and 99 passing.
The Saints also hold the distinction of leading the NFC in 3rd down efficiency, successfully converting a 1st down 56.3% of the time.
Filed under Blog by
November 26, 2010
Week 12 NFL Sunday Schedule, Odds, Trends ATS For Sunday, Nov 28
Here is the NFL Week 12 Schedule for Sunday, November 28. Handicapping tips for each of he NFL matchups include the favorite, under/over and record against the spread (ATS).
1:00 PM GAMES
| JAGUARS (6-4) At GIANTS (6-4) |
| Favorite: Giants (-9) Over/Under: 44.5 |
| 2010 Regular Season Trends ATS |
| Jaguars are 6-4 ATS |
| Jaguars are 2-2 ATS away |
| Jaguars are 3-4 ATS as the underdog |
| Jaguars are 2-2 ATS as an away underdog |
| Giants are 5-5 ATS |
| Giants are 2-3 ATS at home |
| Giants are 3-3 ATS as the favorite |
| Giants are 2-3 ATS as a home favorite |
| VIKINGS (3-7) At REDSKINS (5-5) |
| Favorite: Redskins (-2) Over/Under: 43 |
| 2010 Regular Season Trends ATS |
| Vikings are 2-8 ATS |
| Vikings are 0-5 ATS away |
| Vikings are 0-6 ATS as the underdog |
| Vikings are 0-5 ATS as an away underdog |
| Redskins are 5-3 ATS |
| Redskins are 2-1 ATS at home |
| Redskins are 0-1 ATS as the favorite |
| Redskins have not been a home favorite |
| PITTSBURGH STEELERS (7-3) At BUFFALO BILLS (2-8) |
| Favorite: Steelers (-6.5) Over/Under: 43 |
| 2010 Regular Season Trends ATS |
| Steelers are 6-4 ATS |
| Steelers are 4-3 ATS away |
| Steelers are 4-3 ATS as the favorite |
| Steelers are 2-1 ATS as an away favorite |
| Bills are 5-4 ATS |
| Bills are 1-3 ATS at home |
| Bills are 4-3 ATS as the underdog |
| Bills are 0-2 as a home underdog |
| TENNESSEE TITANS (5-5) At HOUSTON TEXANS (4-6) |
| Favorite: Texans (-6.5) Over/Under: 46 |
| 2010 Regular Season Trends ATS |
| Titans are 5-5 ATS |
| Titans are 3-2 ATS away |
| Titans are 2-2 ATS as the underdog |
| Titans are 2-2 ATS as an away underdog |
| Texans are 3-6 ATS |
| Texans are 1-4 ATS at home |
| Texans are 1-3 ATS as the favorite |
| Texans are 0-3 as a home favorite |
| CAROLINA PANTHERS (1-9) At CLEVELAND BROWNS (3-7) |
| Favorite: Browns (-10.5) Over/Under: 37.5 |
| 2010 Regular Season Trends ATS |
| Panthers are 2-8 ATS |
| Panthers are 1-3 ATS away |
| Panthers are 2-6 ATS as the underdog |
| Panthers are 1-3 ATS as an away underdog |
| Browns are 4-5 ATS |
| Browns are 2-3 ATS at home |
| Browns are 0-3 ATS as the favorite |
| Browns are 0-1 as a home favorite |
| GREEN BAY PACKERS (7-3) At ATLANTA FALCONS (8-2) |
| Favorite: Falcons (-2) Over/Under: 47.5 |
| 2010 Regular Season Trends ATS |
| Packers are 6-4 ATS |
| Packers are 3-2 ATS away |
| Packers are 1-0 ATS as the underdog |
| Packers are 1-0 ATS as an away underdog |
| Falcons are 6-4 ATS |
| Falcons are 3-2 ATS at home |
| Falcons are 5-3 ATS as the favorite |
| Falcons are 3-2 as a home favorite |
Packers vs Falcons NFL Matchup Preview |
4:05 PM GAMES
| KANSAS CITY CHIEFS (6-4) At SEATTLE SEAHAWKS (5-5) |
| Favorite: Chiefs (-1.5) Over/Under: 44.5 |
| 2010 Regular Season Trends ATS |
| Chiefs are 6-4 ATS |
| Chiefs are 2-3 ATS away |
| Chiefs are 2-3 ATS as the favorite |
| Chiefs are 0-2 ATS as an away favorite |
| Seahawks are 5-5 ATS |
| Seahawks are 3-1 ATS at home |
| Seahawks are 4-4 ATS as the underdog |
| Seahawks are 2-1 ATS as a home underdog |
| MIAMI DOLPHINS (5-5) At OAKLAND RAIDERS (5-5) |
| Favorite: Raiders (-3) Over/Under: 39.5 |
| 2010 Regular Season Trends ATS |
| Dolphins are 6-4 ATS |
| Dolphins are 4-1 ATS away |
| Dolphins are 3-1 ATS as the underdog |
| Dolphins are 2-1 ATS as an away underdog |
| Raiders are 5-4 ATS |
| Raiders are 3-2 ATS at home |
| Raiders are 1-1 ATS as the favorite |
| Raiders are 1-1 ATS as a home favorite |
4:15 PM GAMES
| PHILADELPHIA EAGLES (7-3) At CHICAGO BEARS (7-3) |
| Favorite: Eagles (-3.5) Over/Under: 42 |
| 2010 Regular Season Trends ATS |
| Eagles are 5-5 ATS |
| Eagles are 3-2 ATS away |
| Eagles are 4-3 ATS as the favorite |
| Eagles are 2-1 ATS as an away favorite |
| Bears are 5-4 ATS |
| Bears are 2-3 ATS at home |
| Bears are 4-1 ATS as the underdog |
| Bears are 1-0 ATS as a home underdog |
| ST. LOUIS RAMS (4-6) At DENVER BRONCOS (3-7) |
| Favorite: Broncos (-4) Over/Under: 44.5 |
| 2010 Regular Season Trends ATS |
| Rams are 7-3 ATS |
| Rams are 3-1 ATS away |
| Rams are 6-3 ATS as the underdog |
| Rams are 3-1 ATS as an away underdog |
| Broncos are 3-7 ATS |
| Broncos are 2-3 ATS at home |
| Raiders are 1-1 ATS as the favorite |
| Raiders are 1-1 ATS as a home favorite |
| TAMPA BAY BUCS (7-3) At BALTIMORE RAVENS (7-3) |
| Favorite: Ravens (-7.5) Over/Under: 44.5 |
| 2010 Regular Season Trends ATS |
| Bucs are 6-3 ATS |
| Bucs are 5-0 ATS away |
| Bucs are 5-2 ATS as the underdog |
| Bucs are 5-0 ATS as an away underdog |
| Ravens are 5-5 ATS |
| Ravens are 2-2 ATS at home |
| Ravens are 3-3 ATS as the favorite |
| Ravens are 2-2 ATS as a home favorite |
8:30 PM GAME
| SAN DIEGO CHARGERS (5-5) At INDIANAPOLIS COLTS (6-4) |
| Favorite: Colts (-3) Over/Under:51.5 |
| 2010 Regular Season Trends ATS |
| Chargers are 5-5 ATS |
| Chargers are 1-4 ATS away |
| Chargers have not been the underdog |
| Colts are 6-3 ATS |
| Colts are 3-1 ATS at home |
| Colts 4-3 ATS as the favorite |
| Colts are 3-1 ATS as a home favorite |
In the NFL this week, 3 games were played on Thursday, November 25, the results:
New England 45 Detroit 24
New Orleans 30 Dallas 27
New York Jets 26 Cincinnati 10
sources: New York Post, espn.com, foxsports.com, thespread.com
Filed under Blog by
August 18, 2009
Panthers Last Play Fumble Gives Giants Win
The New York Giants beat the Carolina Panthers 24-17 on an 18 yard fumble return on the final play of their Monday night NFL pre-season scrimmage at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford.
With 10 seconds left and the ball on the Panthers own 18 yard line, fourth-string quarterback Hunter Cantwell went back to pass and was hit in the arm by Giants Defensive Tackle Leger Douzable. The ball went into the air and NY Giant defensive end Tommie Hill grabbed it and ran it back for a touchdown.
Cantwell had tied the game with 57 seconds left on a five-play drive that ended with a 31-yard TD pass to Jason Cherry and a 2-point conversion pass to Andrew Davie.
The Giants got the ball back but the Panthers defense held them to a three-and-out series. Jeff Feagles then punted it away, setting up the bizarre game-ending play.
“Everybody figured on defense they would take a knee,” Douzable said. “When they snapped it, I put a move on the guard. I saw the quarterback with the ball in his hand and I got it.”
“Both sides have a lot of work, but we have time. We have three weeks to do it,” Panthers coach John Fox said.
The Giants had led almost the entire game, scoring on a 19-yard run by Ahmad Bradshaw, a 36-yard screen pass from David Carr to halfback Danny Ware and a 46-yard field goal by Lawrence Tynes.
Eli Manning played only two series but was happy with the running game and defensive play of the Giants, who forced 5 Panthers turnovers.
The Carolina Panthers play their next 2009 NFL pre-season game against the Miami Dolphins on Saturday, August 22, 2009 @ 7:30 pm EST in Florida.
Eli Manning and the New York Giants head to Chicago next Saturday, where they take on the Bears in their next 2009 NFL pre-season. Gametime is 8:00 pm EST.
source: espn
Filed under Blog by
