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Game of the Month - Rickenbach NFL Game #473 - 10*
Top Play New York Giants () @ Dallas Cowboys
@ 4:25 ET Sunday - The Cowboys lost 11 of their 12 games without Tony Romo last season and, of
course, that is the big story line coming into the new season after he got hurt in the preseason. One of
the big keys here is that Dak Prescott is being hailed for his preseason performance with Dallas and that
he should hit the ground running for the Cowboys here in Game one. The problem with that angle is
that regular season is nothing like preseason. The trouble for Prescott is not going to be his athletic
ability or his arm strength or his legs. The problem is going to be making proper adjustments to all the
defensive sets he`s going to see with stunts, blitzes, etc that are the type of things Prescott did not see
in the preseason. The Giants offense can take advantage of a Cowboys defense that is missing some
starters early this season due to suspension. With head coach McAdoo (former Packers OC), a Giants
offense that ranked in the top ten of the league last season is likely to make strides again this season as
they`ve added even more firepower. The defense also looks improved after a big spend in free agency
and the Cowboys have only covered 3 of their last 14 games. Also, Dallas has long been known for
struggling in their home stadium and they are actually and ugly 1-7 ATS in home openers! These teams
are bitter rivals and the Giants have lost to the Cowboys in a season opener 3 of the last 4 years and
now it is payback time as NY has the big edges in this season opener. Let`s also not forget we`re fading a
Dallas team here that won only 4 games last season and that has struggled so badly when Romo is not
under center. More of the same here. 10* NEW YORK GIANTS
Primetime Punisher - Rickenbach NFL Game #478 - 8* Arizona Cardinals (-) vs New England Patriots @
8:30 ET Sunday - The Patriots have gone 15-6-3 ATS at home the past three seasons combined while
only going 8-16 ATS on the road during this same stretch. I look for the road struggles to continue in a
very tough "first test" missing some key players early this season. Rob Gronkowski is dealing with a
hamstring injury and of course then there is the Tom Brady suspension (first four games of the season).
That the Pats will have Jimmy Garoppolo under center early this season and that will certainly have an
impact here against a tough Cardinals team. Even though the line has been adjusted due to the situation
with these two key players, it is not enough. Keep in mind that the Pats have enjoyed a lot of success for
many years thanks to beating up on a relatively weak AFC East division. This season, the Patriots will be
facing the AFC North and NFC West as part of the non-divisional action and that means some tougher
match-ups for New England just like this one at Arizona! Garoppolo has had only 31 passing attempts in
his NFL career. He is a back-up for a reason! While the Pats have thrived in the AFC East it is impressive
what Arizona has done outside of the NFC West! The Cards are 22-8 ATS in their last 30 games outside of
their division. The Cardinals are one of the most balanced teams as they are so "stacked" on both sides
of the ball and the Cards are so well coached. Arizona has gotten off to fast starts under Bruce Arians in
each of his three seasons and this not just SU but also at the betting window as they are 11-4 ATS in
their first 5 games over the 3 seasons. With Garoppolo, and not Brady, leading the Pats this is the
perfect time to fade Bill Belichick as Cardinals coach Arians is one of the best in the league and he's got
the better personnel on the field for this one plus home field edge. 8* ARIZONA CARDINALS
Early Shocker - Rickenbach NFL Game #458 - 8* Philadelphia Eagles (-) vs Cleveland Browns @ 1 ET -
After being favored by 7, the Eagles are now down to as a low as a 3 point favorite as of Saturday
evening. This is simply an insane line drop and one I will gladly take advantage of. Carson Wentz is not a
typical rookie. The Eagles first rookie QB to start the first game of a season since 1939 ran a pro-style
offense in college. Additionally, the guy is wise beyond his years and is an extremely intelligent player.
He has grasped the Eagles offense much quicker than even the most ardent Wentz supporters could
have expected. Not only that but let's not forget this is still an Eagles team that has averaged 9 wins per
season the last three years. They're AT HOME and hosting a Browns team that has not won more than 5
games in ANY of the last 8 seasons. It is going to be a phenomenal atmosphere at The Linc in Philly as
the fans are thrilled to see Bradford gone and welcome in the Wentz era. The Browns are 14-50 SU in
road games the last 8 seasons and this is a very small number in this one after the line move so a Browns
loss is very likely to lead to an Eagles cover! Keep in mind that Cleveland will be without WR Josh Gordon
for the first 4 games of this season (suspension). The Browns have lost 11 straight season openers by an
average margin of a dozen points per defeat. Cleveland enters the new season having lost 10 of its past
11 regular season games and the Eagles have won their season opener in 4 of the last 5 years. I am
calling this one a shocker because seemingly everyone has bought into Cleveland since the opening line
came out and then AGAIN after the Bradford trade. You know what normally happens in the NFL when
the masses are lining up on one side! Give me the Eagles. 8* PHILADELPHIA
#1 O/U Crusher - Rickenbach NFL Game #463/464 - 10* Top Play OVER the total in Kansas City Chiefs vs
San Diego Chargers @ 1 ET Sunday -
Game of the Month - Rickenbach NFL Game #473 - 10*
Top Play New York Giants () @ Dallas Cowboys
@ 4:25 ET Sunday - The Cowboys lost 11 of their 12 games without Tony Romo last season and, of
course, that is the big story line coming into the new season after he got hurt in the preseason. One of
the big keys here is that Dak Prescott is being hailed for his preseason performance with Dallas and that
he should hit the ground running for the Cowboys here in Game one. The problem with that angle is
that regular season is nothing like preseason. The trouble for Prescott is not going to be his athletic
ability or his arm strength or his legs. The problem is going to be making proper adjustments to all the
defensive sets he`s going to see with stunts, blitzes, etc that are the type of things Prescott did not see
in the preseason. The Giants offense can take advantage of a Cowboys defense that is missing some
starters early this season due to suspension. With head coach McAdoo (former Packers OC), a Giants
offense that ranked in the top ten of the league last season is likely to make strides again this season as
they`ve added even more firepower. The defense also looks improved after a big spend in free agency
and the Cowboys have only covered 3 of their last 14 games. Also, Dallas has long been known for
struggling in their home stadium and they are actually and ugly 1-7 ATS in home openers! These teams
are bitter rivals and the Giants have lost to the Cowboys in a season opener 3 of the last 4 years and
now it is payback time as NY has the big edges in this season opener. Let`s also not forget we`re fading a
Dallas team here that won only 4 games last season and that has struggled so badly when Romo is not
under center. More of the same here. 10* NEW YORK GIANTS
Primetime Punisher - Rickenbach NFL Game #478 - 8* Arizona Cardinals (-) vs New England Patriots @
8:30 ET Sunday - The Patriots have gone 15-6-3 ATS at home the past three seasons combined while
only going 8-16 ATS on the road during this same stretch. I look for the road struggles to continue in a
very tough "first test" missing some key players early this season. Rob Gronkowski is dealing with a
hamstring injury and of course then there is the Tom Brady suspension (first four games of the season).
That the Pats will have Jimmy Garoppolo under center early this season and that will certainly have an
impact here against a tough Cardinals team. Even though the line has been adjusted due to the situation
with these two key players, it is not enough. Keep in mind that the Pats have enjoyed a lot of success for
many years thanks to beating up on a relatively weak AFC East division. This season, the Patriots will be
facing the AFC North and NFC West as part of the non-divisional action and that means some tougher
match-ups for New England just like this one at Arizona! Garoppolo has had only 31 passing attempts in
his NFL career. He is a back-up for a reason! While the Pats have thrived in the AFC East it is impressive
what Arizona has done outside of the NFC West! The Cards are 22-8 ATS in their last 30 games outside of
their division. The Cardinals are one of the most balanced teams as they are so "stacked" on both sides
of the ball and the Cards are so well coached. Arizona has gotten off to fast starts under Bruce Arians in
each of his three seasons and this not just SU but also at the betting window as they are 11-4 ATS in
their first 5 games over the 3 seasons. With Garoppolo, and not Brady, leading the Pats this is the
perfect time to fade Bill Belichick as Cardinals coach Arians is one of the best in the league and he's got
the better personnel on the field for this one plus home field edge. 8* ARIZONA CARDINALS
Early Shocker - Rickenbach NFL Game #458 - 8* Philadelphia Eagles (-) vs Cleveland Browns @ 1 ET -
After being favored by 7, the Eagles are now down to as a low as a 3 point favorite as of Saturday
evening. This is simply an insane line drop and one I will gladly take advantage of. Carson Wentz is not a
typical rookie. The Eagles first rookie QB to start the first game of a season since 1939 ran a pro-style
offense in college. Additionally, the guy is wise beyond his years and is an extremely intelligent player.
He has grasped the Eagles offense much quicker than even the most ardent Wentz supporters could
have expected. Not only that but let's not forget this is still an Eagles team that has averaged 9 wins per
season the last three years. They're AT HOME and hosting a Browns team that has not won more than 5
games in ANY of the last 8 seasons. It is going to be a phenomenal atmosphere at The Linc in Philly as
the fans are thrilled to see Bradford gone and welcome in the Wentz era. The Browns are 14-50 SU in
road games the last 8 seasons and this is a very small number in this one after the line move so a Browns
loss is very likely to lead to an Eagles cover! Keep in mind that Cleveland will be without WR Josh Gordon
for the first 4 games of this season (suspension). The Browns have lost 11 straight season openers by an
average margin of a dozen points per defeat. Cleveland enters the new season having lost 10 of its past
11 regular season games and the Eagles have won their season opener in 4 of the last 5 years. I am
calling this one a shocker because seemingly everyone has bought into Cleveland since the opening line
came out and then AGAIN after the Bradford trade. You know what normally happens in the NFL when
the masses are lining up on one side! Give me the Eagles. 8* PHILADELPHIA
#1 O/U Crusher - Rickenbach NFL Game #463/464 - 10* Top Play OVER the total in Kansas City Chiefs vs
San Diego Chargers @ 1 ET Sunday -
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