March 22, 2012
Manning Now Rides With Broncos
Manning To Ride With Broncos
Peyton Manning must have a thing for horses. He’s gone from playing with Colts to riding with the Broncos. That’s what happened Tuesday, when Peyton Manning agreed to a five-year, $95 million contract with the Denver Broncos.
According to the NFL experts, Manning picked the Denver Broncos after reducing his NFL wish-list to six teams, a list that also included the Arizona Cardinals, Houston Texans, Miami Dolphins, San Francisco 49ers and Tennessee Titans.
The big question is: Why did Peyton Manning sign with the Denver Broncos? Only he knows for sure, but here are three big reasons why the Broncos looked attractive to Manning:
- Peyton is comfortable and familiar with the AFC. That knocks out the 49ers and Cardinals out of the picture.
- The Broncos, playing in the weakest division, the AFC Central, have the best chance of making the playoffs. Check off the Houston Texans, Miami Dolphins and Tennessee Titans.
- Even after the Manning signing, the Broncos still have nearly $40 million in salary cap room. That means they have the funds to seek quality free agents to build around their new Superstar quarterback.
Before you go and make Denver the favorite to win the 2012 Super Bowl, think about this…
While the Broncos led alll NFL teams in rushing yards during the 2011 regular season (2632 total rushing yards/164.5 yards per game), they ranked 31st in total passing with 2179 yards (152 per game) and last in pass attempts (429), completions (217) and completion percentage (50.6%).
Perhaps the Broncos rushing attack is perfect for Manning and his passing game. Defenses will have to put the same emphasis on stopping the run as the pass. That’s something Peyton didn’t have in Indianapolis. This balanced offensive attack should minimize the pressure on passing downs.
Peyton Manning and the Broncos will be interesting to watch in the 2012 NFL season. We’ll see how well Peyton does getting off the Colts and hoping on the Broncos.
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December 9, 2010
NFL Pick Week 14: Colts Over Titans
The NFL Thursday night game of the week heads to Nashville for an AFC South match-up between the Indianapolis Colts (6-6) and Tennessee Titans (5-7).
The Indianapolis Colts (6-6) are hoping to avoid their first four game losing streak in 9 years. Indianapolis lead the division for the first nine weeks before losing three straight. The Colts are still very much alive in the 2010 NFL playoff picture and, more importantly, control their own destiny. With 4 games remaining, they play two against their AFC South rivals the Titans, and one against the current division leader Jacksonville Jaguars. In the event of a tie with Jacksonville, the Colts would win the tiebreaker and head to the NFL playoffs as the AFC South division champions.
The Titans could also make the playoffs by winning their final four games, but also need outside help. Tennessee started out strong 5-2 before losing five in a row. Injuries and in-fighting have sent the Titans spiraling.
The Titans have lost their last three games against the Colts, with Manning passing for five touchdowns and one interception.
Over the last three weeks Peyton Manning has 11 interceptions, and has thrown four in each of his last two games. In last week’s OT loss to the Cowboys (38-35), two were returned for touchdowns and other for the game winning field goal.
The Colts woes stem from their inability to run to ball. They are averaging just over 54 yards per game over their last 5 games and have had to rely on the passing game to score points. However, the Colts may have some better results against the Titans, who have 4 defensive players who are questionable for game time. Last week the Titans gave up 258 yards to the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Kerry Collins will start for the Titans and WR Kenny Britt has been activated after being out for over a month with a hamstring injury.
Many analysts and football experts would pick the home team. But our analysis points to the Colts as our NFL expert pick of the week.
| COLTS Vs. TITANS: GAME DAY PARTICULARS | |
| Visitors | Indianapolis Colts(6-6) |
| Home | Tennessee Titans (5-7) |
| When | Thursday, Dec 9 8:20 PM EST |
| Where | LP Field |
| TV COVERAGE | NFL Network |
| GAME DAY FORECAST | Temp: 34º Prec: 0% |
| Favorite | COLTS -3 |
| Under/Over | 46.5 |
COLTS – TITANS OFFENSE/DEFENSE AVERAGES
| COLTS OFFENSE | TITANS DEFENSE | ||
| Rush Yds/Gms | 79.1 32nd | Rush Yds/Gms | 123.4 22nd |
| Pass Yds/Gms | 303.3 1st | Pass Yds/Gms | 238.7 23rd |
| Tot Yds/Gms | 382.4 5th | Tot Yds/Gms | 362.1 4th |
| TITANS OFFENSE | COLTS DEFENSE | ||
| Rush Yds/Gms | 112.6 12th | Rush Yds/Gms | 142.8 29th |
| Pass Yds/Gms | 179.0 31st | Pass Yds/Gms | 200.0 4th |
| Tot Yds/Gms | 291.6 30th | Tot Yds/Gms | 342.8 18th |
INJURY REPORT
| INDIANAPOLIS COLTS | |||
| PLAYER | POS | INJURY | STATUS |
| Mike Hart | RB | Ankle | Out |
| TENNESSEE TITANS | |||
| Dave Ball | DE | Knee | Questionable |
| Tony Brown | DT | Knee | Questionable |
| Sen’Derrick Marks | DT | Ankle | Questionable |
| Ryan Mouton | CB | Hamstring | Questionable |
COLTS TITAN NFL WEEK 14 GAME PREDICTION
The Titans injuries on defense (2 defensive ends, a defensive tackle and a cornerback questionable) should allow the Colts to move the ball on the ground. That alone will take some pressure off Peyton Manning and make the Colts passing game more effective.
The Titans have only scored six points in its last two games. They haven’t had an offensive touchdown in 13 quarters.
And what are the chances of Peyton Manning having 4 bad games in a row?
The results of this NFL matchup will bring the NFL playoff picture a little bit more in focus.
The NFL pick of the week – take Peyton Manning and the Colts
COLTS 35 TITANS 10
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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
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