Rico Posted September 5, 2004 Share Posted September 5, 2004 Some interesting stuff IMO: OVERVIEW: Game should be low-scoring since both teams boast strong defenses & have question marks on offense. WHEN JAX HAS THE BALL: Jax will try to run 30+ times w/ Fred Taylor & Greg Jones. Leftwich still a work-in-progress, will look for big plays from Jimmy Smith & Reggie Williams. Bills need to force him out-of-the-pocket, where he's less accurate. WHEN BILLS HAVE THE BALL: Hard to run the middle w/ Stroud + Henderson, so look for TH + WM on sweeps, attacking Jax's DE's. Jax's D is fast but overly aggressive, can be exploited by play-actions + reverses. Look for Bills to attack iffy #2 CB DeWayne Washington + #3 CB Kiwaukee Thomas with Evans & Reed. OL still a work-in-progress, will need help from Shelton & Campbell. MATCH-UP TO WATCH: Stroud & Henderson vs. Smith & Chris V. If they stuff the run, get pressure up the middle & get a hand in DB's face, will be a long day for Bills O. BY THE NUMBERS: Jax was 5-1 when Taylor had 23 or more carries, 0-10 when he had 22 or fewer. Bills were 6-0 last year when TH scored a TD. HANDICAPPER'S GUIDE: 8 out of 10 pick the Bills to win outright. 1 picks Jax to cover but lose. 1 picks Jax to win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted September 5, 2004 Author Share Posted September 5, 2004 PFW BEST BETS: Pats -3 over Colts at NE Rams -10 over Cards at SL Vikings -3.5 over Boys at Dallas Titans at Phins under 38-1/2 Pats and Titans/Phins under are LOCKS IMO, and I also like the Rams... not sure about giving Tuna points at home. Bills-Jax over/under is 34-1/2... too low, not gonna touch that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted September 5, 2004 Share Posted September 5, 2004 I seem to recall that Taylor was banged up...dunno. But if the NFL really gets after clubs to honestly report injury status in a timely fashion, who do you think will be the chief benificiary: - The unwashed masses who lose their shirts on NFL betting, - The Few, The Proud, The Connected that win a few coins, or - The bookies?.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted September 8, 2004 Author Share Posted September 8, 2004 BUMP, this got lost in the cut-down day threads. Here's to Lee Evans torching DeWayne Washington this Sunday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soljc Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 PFW BEST BETS:Pats -3 over Colts at NE Rams -10 over Cards at SL Vikings -3.5 over Boys at Dallas Titans at Phins under 38-1/2 Pats and Titans/Phins under are LOCKS IMO, and I also like the Rams... not sure about giving Tuna points at home. Bills-Jax over/under is 34-1/2... too low, not gonna touch that one. 18959[/snapback] FYI, the Vikings are at home against the Cowgirls, not in Dallas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted September 8, 2004 Author Share Posted September 8, 2004 FYI, the Vikings are at home against the Cowgirls, not in Dallas. 21680[/snapback] Thanks... might have to look at that one closer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soljc Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 Thanks... might have to look at that one closer. 21687[/snapback] At home, Vikings should be tough....I'm teasing the Vikings along with the Eagles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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