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NFL – Gameweek 9 Preview

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We are at the halfway point of the exciting NFL Season! With the Steelers, Patriots, Bears, Browns, Chargers, and Vikings on a bye, here are my NFL Week 9 Top 5 Stats/Predictions:

 

Falcons at Panthers

Division rivals battling for now a potential playoff spot in the NFC. The falcons are on their 3rd straight road game which the advantage is for the Panthers. However, the Falcons offense is finally beginning to round into form and I believe they will continue to light up the score board. Meanwhile the Panthers have been struggling to put up points, and in a possible shootout that won’t go over well.

Falcons to Win –   28-17

Ryan: 305 YDS, 3 TD

Freeman: 115 Total YDS, 1 TD

Jones: 100 YDS REC, 1 TD

Skybet Total Points – 43-46 Points – 11/2

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Redskins at Seahawks

Seattle is coming off an impressive offensive performance in their win over the Texans last week, while Washington struggled in a loss to the Cowboys. This is a long trip and the Redskins are banged up on the offensive line. That’s not a good thing at Seattle with that defensive front who will be looking to rebound after struggling last week.

Seahawks to Win – 27-14

Wilson: 315 YDS, 3 TDS

Baldwin: 88 YDS, 1 TD

Graham: 75 YDS, 1 TD

Skybet Handicap and Total Points – Seattle Seahawks -7.5 and Under 46.5 Total Match Points – 5/2

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Chiefs at Cowboys

With RB Ezekiel Elliott officially suspended for the next 6 games, the cowboys will be looking to throw the ball more to score. The Chiefs are playing on a short week and are on the road which doesn’t help, however I see the Cowboys defense struggling with the speed of the Chiefs offense.

Chiefs to Win –  31-24

Smith: 285 YDS, 3 TDS

Hunt: 115 Total YDS, 1 TD REC, 1 TD Rushing

Kelce: 100 YDS, 1 TD

Skybet Handicap and Total Points – Kansas City Chiefs -0.5 and Over 50.5 Total Match Points – 5/2

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Lions at Packers (Monday Night)

Division rivals battling for the second seed in the division and a potential playoff spot for the wild card. Packers are coming off a bye and are looking to get their offense going in the wake of the injury to Aaron Rodgers. The Lions are coming off a loss to the Steelers and will be looking to rebound. I believe this will be a tough game for both teams, however with Rodgers being out I don’t see the Packers rebounding on offense without their QB.

Lions to Win – 24-17

Stafford: 288 YDS, 3 TDS

Jones: 100 YDS REC, 1 Td

Tate: 88 YDS, 1 TD

Skybet Handicap and Total Points – Detroit Lions -1.5 and Under 44.5 Total Match Points  – 9/4

 

**4 Fold Win Accumulator – Falcons, Seahawks, Chiefs and Lions ALL to WIN – 7.14/1 – Skybet**

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NFL – Gameweek 8 Preview

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NFL – Gameweek 8 Preview – With the Cardinals, Jaguars, Packers, Rams, Giants and Titans all on bye weeks, here are my Top 5 NFL Picks & Predictions for Week 8.

 

Steelers at Lions

Prime time Sunday night game here between the hit Steelers and the Lions, who are coming off their bye week. The Steelers offense has been explosive the past 3 weeks and their pass defense has began to be more productive as well. The Lions star WR will most likely miss the game due to injury. QB Matt Stafford will have the Lions competitive but in the end I have the Steelers continuing their winning streak.

Steelers to Win –  31-24

Roethlisberger: 300 YDS, 2 TDs
Bell: 145 YDS, 1 TD rushing
Brown: 115 YDS, 1 TD

Skybet Handicap and Total Points – Pittsburgh Steelers -2.5 and Over 46.5 Total Match Points – 5/2

 

Panthers at Buccaneers

Division rivalry here between two teams who desperately need a win. Panthers QB Cam Newton struggled last week, while the Panthers offense has yet to be consistent. I expect a close contest in this one.

Bucks to Win – 24-21

Winston: 315 YDS, 2 TDs
Evans: 125 YDS, 1 TD

Skybet Winning Margin – 1-6 Tampa Bay Buccaneers  – 3/1

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Texans at Seahawks

Texans are coming off their bye week, while Russell Wilson and the Seahawks were very impressive in their win last week. While rookie QB Deshaun Watson has looked great this year, the “legion of boom” defense of the Seahawks, will give him all he can handle and I believe will be too much in the end.

Seahawks to Win –  24-14

Wilson: 250 YDS, 2 TDs
Baldwin: 88 YDs, 1 TD

Skybet Handicap and Total Points – Seattle Seahawks -5.5 and Under 44.5 Total Match Points – 11/4

 

Cowboys at Redskins

Division rivals going head to head and historically both teams always up the ante for this match. The Cowboys beat down the 49ers last week while the Redskins suffered a tough loss to the Eagles. The Redskins offense can’t seem to find any rhythm, but against the Cowboys Secondary they should come into form. Despite that I see Dallas winning a close competitive game.

Cowboys to Win –  28-27

Prescott: 275 YDS, 3 TDs
Bryant: 115 YDS,1 TD
Elliott: 135 YDS, 1 TD rushing

Skybet Total Points – Over 50.5 – 10/11

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Monday Night –  Broncos at Chiefs

The Chiefs after starting out hot have lost the last two games and will be looking to rebound, meanwhile the Broncos offense have struggled mightily as they’ve lost their last two as well. These division rivals always have a tough match, expect a strong defensive game from both teams, in the end the Chiefs have a little more on offense to carry them.

Chiefs to Win –  21-13

Smith: 215 YDS, 1 TD
Hunt: 88 YDS, 2 Rush TDS

Skybet Handicap and Total Points – Kansas City Chiefs -6.5 and Under 43.5 Total Match Points – 9/4

 

**5 Fold Win Accumulator – Bucks, Seahawks, Cowboys, Steelers and Chiefs All to Win – 8.9/1 – Skybet**

 

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NFL – Gameweek 6 Preview

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NFL – Gameweek 6 Preview – With four teams on a bye this week ( Bills, Bengals, Cowboys and Seahawks), here are my week 6 predictions:

 

Thursday Night

Eagles at Panthers

Both teams are 4-1 and are off to good starts to the year! QB Cam Newton is playing at a high level and will be tested by the Eagles defensive front 7. Eagles QB Carson Wentz had a big game last week, and I am expecting another good performance. In the end I see the Panthers taking it late.

Panthers To Win –  27-21

Newton: 300 YDS, 3 TDs

Benjamin: 88 YDS, 1 TD

 

Sunday Games

Dolphins at Falcons

Miami’s offensive line has been terrible to start the season, and with the Falcons coming off their bye week rested, I am expecting the Dolphins to continue to struggle on offense. Their defense has played well but will tire against the explosive Falcons offense.

Falcons To Win –  27-10

Ryan: 315 YDS, 3 TDs

Jones: 100 YDS Rec, 1 TD

Freeman: 115 Total YDS, 2 TDs

 

Bears at Ravens

Rookie QB Mitch Trubisky will be in his first road game against the aggressive Ravens defense. Flacco and the Ravens offense showed some life last week and will look to continue.

Ravens To Win – 21 -13

Flacco: 225 YDS, 2 TDs

Ravens Defense: 1 TD

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Browns at Texans

The Texans Defensive injuries will be a concern moving forward specifically with losing JJ Watt for the rest of the season. Rookie QB Deshaun Watson has been consistently good the past 3 weeks, and will continue this week.

Texans To Win –  30 – 17

Watson: 300 YDS, 3 TDS

Hopkins: 115 YDS, 1 TD

Miller: 90 YDS rushing, 2 TDs

 

Packers at Vikings

Division rivalry between two teams with injuries, however the Vikings are without their starting QB, and RB. Packers offensive line is getting healthy, on back to back road games similar to last week I see Aaron Rodgers pulling a win out late in this one.

Packers To Win –  24-20

Rodgers: 288 YDS, 2 TDs

Jones: 100 YDS rushing , 1 TD

Adams & Nelson: 1 TD each

 

Lions at Saints

Lions lost a tough game last week against the Panthers, meanwhile the Saints are coming off their bye week with an improving defense. While the trade of Adrian Peterson will help stabilise their running game, the Lions will challenge that Saints secondary. Expect a good game here!

Saints To Win –  28 – 24

Brees: 315 YDS , 3 TDs

Ingraham: 100 Total YDS, 1 Rushing TD

Thomas: 100 YDS Rec, 1 TD

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49ers at Redskins

The 0-5 49ers in their third straight road game, against Washington who is coming off a bye week are all things that will be tough to overcome for the 49ers.

Redskins To Win –  31 -10

Cousins: 275 YDS, 3 TDS

Pryor: 110 YDS, 1 TD

 

Buccaneers at Cardinals

Tampa lost to the Patriots last Thursday, meanwhile the Cardinals aren’t looking as good as expected. I see the Bucks offense getting the ball going.

Tampa To Win –  28 -17

Winston: 275 YDS, 2 TDs

Evans: 88 YDS, 1 TD

Martin: 100 Total YDS, 1 Rushing TD

 

Rams at Jaguars

Both teams are up and coming with both looking impressive at 3-2. The Rams lost a physical game against the Seahawks last week and have a long cross country trip for this week. The Jags defense has looked good, but their run defense will be tested this week against the top 5 offensive line in the Rams.

Rams To Win –  20-14

Goff: 215 YDS, 1 TD

Gurley: 145 YDS Total, 2 TDs Rushing

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Steelers at Chiefs

The undefeated Chiefs are confident and riding high while the Struggling Steelers are looking to get back on track. No way the Steelers offense will look as bad as last week, but in a close game I see the Chiefs winning late. Key injury to watch is pro bowl TE Travis Kelce for the Chiefs if he cannot play that is a big loss.

Kansas City To Win –  23-21

Smith: 300 YDS, 2 TDS

Hunt: 110 Total YDS, 1 TD Rushing, 1 TD REC

 

Giants at Broncos

The Giants lost 3 WRs to injury last week including their star Odell Beckham for the season. Broncos are coming off their bye week and this is a primetime game for that defense. I don’t see this ending well for the Giants!

Broncos To Win –  27 – 13

Broncos Defense: 2 TDS

Anderson: 115 Total YDS, 2 TDs

**6 Fold Win Accumulator – Panthers, Ravens, Packers, Texans, Redskins and Chiefs All to Win – 6/1 (Skybet)**

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