NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (12-4 SU, 9-6-1 ATS): The Patriots were probably a wide receiver away from the Super Bowl last season, New England added Randy Moss (Oakland), Donte Stallworth (Philadelphia), Kelly Washington (Cincinnati) and Wes Welker (Miami), Tom Brady's plenty of toy chest. The Patriots also acquired TE Kyle Brady (Jacksonville), RB Sammy Morris (Miami). The addition of LB Adalius Thomas (Baltimore), the Pearl of the free agent market, and the preparation of safety Brandon Meri Weather in the first round, in pressing defensive needs. These moves could be enough for a fourth Super Bowl appearance in seven seasons.
By the Numbers (Regular Season, 1998-2006)
SU: 92-52
ATS: 79-58-7
HF: 28 -- 26 - 4
HD: 10-3-1
AF: 17-14
AD: 24-14-2
Sportsbook Buster: The visitor to the Patriots-Jets rivalry is 13-3 ATS , the last 16 meetings. Sports Betting Angle: New England is a solid 24-14-2 ATS as a road underdog, which is probably in Indianapolis, November 4.
NEW YORK JETS (10-6 SU, 11-5 ATS): Eric Mangini has team, 4 -- 12 was in the previous year in the playoffs, but what can the ambitious young head coach for an encore? For starters, the Jets must improve a weak pass rush. Others were defensive needs by Darrelle Revis draft picks, cornerback, and David Harris, a linebacker. Chad Pennington must remain healthy and New York, has a running game, 30 Weight gain in average per rush (3.5), if the offense is to be feared, but if anything happens, another wild card is a possibility.
By the Numbers (Regular Season 1998-2006)
SU: 78-66
ATS: 75-61-8
HF: 24-20-2
HD: 12-12-1
AF: 9-7 - 1
AD: 29-20-4
Sportsbook Buster: The Jets have lost six straight games against the Ravens ATS, which they play in Baltimore, September 16.
Sports betting Angle: New York has covered seven straight games against division rivals Miami.
BUFFALO BILLS (7-9 SU, 10 -- 6 ATS): The Bills had three big holes to fill if RB Willis McGahee, LB London Fletcher and CB Nate Clements departed. Head coach Dick Jauron feels he needs two of these in the draft with RB Marshawn Lynch (Cal) and LB Paul Posluszny (Penn State). Clements' spot will be filled from the inside. The schedule - without losing teams in the first eight games - will test the newly Bills early. Buffalo JP Losman wants to hand as much as he raises, especially behind a great offensive line. That said, the improvement over the last years 7-9 record will not be easy task.
By the Numbers (Regular Season, 1998-2006)
SU: 67-77
ATS: 72-67-5
HF: 24-21-1
HD: 10-13-1
AF: 8-7-1
AD: 28-26-2
Sportsbook Buster: The bills are an amazing 13-1 ATS In the week after the Games bets Patriots.
Sports Angle: Buffalo has lost just seven games ATS vs. Pittsburgh (Sept. 16) .
MIAMI DOLPHINS (6-10 SU, 6-10 ATS): New Head Coach Cam Cameron has a good Job with San Diego offense, but there is less talent in Miami, where Trent Green (Kansas City) is the new starter, and quarterback Ronnie Brown, the ball hands. The offensive line must be revised, but the defense is solid, if aging. NFL Defensive Player of the Year Jason Taylor will jointly by Joey Porter brings in the 3-4 alignment that pressure on opposing QBs. Generally, teams need a year to go to a new system, so it would not be surprising if Miami struggled in the first season under Cameron.
By the Numbers (Regular Season, 1998-2006)
SU: 79-75
ATS: 71-70-3
HF: 28-29-1
HD: 7-7
AF: 13-9
AD: 24-23-2
Sportsbook Buster: The Dolphins Have The nine of their last 10 games as the underdog of six or more betting points.
Sports Angle: Miami is just 6-26 as a favorite in the last two games of the season.
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HF = Home Favorite
HD = Home Underdog
AF = Away Favorite
OD = Away Underdog
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