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Martavis Bryant, Antonio
Brown and Le'Veon Bell should be the positive focus on the game that lies ahead
for the Steelers as they host the Arizona Cardinals. Michael Vick is not the
reason they will win or lose. He is set up to manage the offense and not give a
game away. So far he's been just fine. The Cardinals are with some key injuries
including their best pass rusher. Arizona RB Chris Johnson has never exceeded
100 yards in seven games against Pittsburgh, averaging 3.5 per carry while
scoring twice. The focus will be on the Steelers secondary vs Carson Palmer. The
Steelers defense allowed just 20 points in back to back games against Baltimore
and San Diego. Same formula for this game. Arizona is averaging 38 points per
game but this competition today is revved up and defending their home field. The
road gets tougher for the Cardinals as Bell puts on a show.
TAKE PITTSBURGH
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Inner Circle--Buffalo
Even though it's a game
time decision, our sources think that Tyrod Taylor will be under center. The
backup QB is EJ Manuel and he's quite capable. The expected return of LeSean
McCoy is the headline going into this game. He's the game changer as that widens
the entire Buffalo game plan. The defensive side of the ball is where the Bills
remain very strong. Buffalo's defense ranks third in the NFL against the run
(82.2 yards per game) and has yet to allow a 100-yard performance. Their front
four are rated awesome. They're able to put tremendous pressure on Andy Dalton
and will force him out of the pocket. Their run game is a huge weakness. Gio
Bernard has rushed for 63.6 yards per game in his last three games and Jeremy
Hill is averaging just 3.0 per carry on the season. Not exactly Hall of Fame
numbers. Defensively, the Bengals allowed Seattle to rush for over 200 yards so
the Bills figure to give the ball to McCoy no matter which QB starts. With this
next stat one has to wonder how the Bengals are 5-0. They rank 22nd against the
pass at 262.6 yards per game so that leaves Buffalo with plenty of options.
Finally, Ralph Wilson Stadium is a very difficult venue and has tremendous fan
support. The fact that the Bills have lost their last 2 games there cannot sit
well with anyone on the shores of Lake Erie. Look for the Bengals to go out in
flames as the Bills get the home win.
TAKE BUFFALO.
------------------------ Pinnacle--Indianapolis
NFL Revenge Game of
the Month
Andrew Luck (shoulder) returned to practice earlier this week as a
full participant and should be ready for the "Snitch-Gate" re-match as some have
referred this game. This was initially supposed to be the game that Brady
returned had he done a four game suspension. Matt Hasselbeck and the entire team
held serve by winning their last two games while Luck was out.
The game plan
on the defensive side of the ball for the Colts is to get to Brady. In the
Dallas game, Brady's protection broke down. He absorbed five sacks for the first
time in just under two years. And it gets worst for Brady as the Pats put left
tackle Nate Solder on injured reserve Wednesday. He protects his back. That's a
real chink in the Brady armor. Luck has some veteran weapons at his disposal.
Andre Johnson caught six passes for 77 yards and two scores against the
Texans, while Frank Gore has rushed for 237 yards and three TDs during the win
streak. The points the Patriots are having to give are very high against a team
with offensive weapons. Laying on the road in this revenge game will be
difficult at best for the Patriots.
Take Indy
Best Bet – CHICAGO BEARS +4 POINTS versus Detroit Lions.
AFTERNOON Best Bet – SAN DIEGO CHARGERS +10.5 POINTS versus Green Bay Packers.
LATE Best Bet – INDIANAPOLIS COLTS +10 POINTS versus New England Patriots
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