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MILL--New England -
It's hard to argue against betting on Tom Brady on any football game. Especially one that puts you into the Super Bowl. Or one played at home. Tom Brady is 9-2 against Pittsburgh, including 2-0 in the postseason. Brady is 4-0 against the Steelers at Gillette Stadium. Need anymore be said? There's no knock on either team. Both teams come in on a roll, the Steelers having won nine straight and the Patriots eight. Tom Brady has always had big games against the Steelers, including five straight with a passer rating of 100 or better, with 19 touchdown passes and no interceptions. This certainly could be a game where the offense opens with spread sets, Dion Lewis in the backfield and Brady looking to pick apart the Steelers with a quick passing game. The Steelers are up against a much tougher defense than they have faced so far. Oh, and the best quarterback in the AFC. But something is off when a team as skilled as the Steelers doesn't post a touchdown in a playoff game. Miami and Kansas City were playoff tests, but nothing compared to facing Belichick and Brady in Foxborough. Finally, the Patriots already got some good news this week when highly-regarded offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels withdrew his name from consideration for the open 49ers head coaching job.
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Perfect Play-- Atlanta -
The Green Bay Packers vs. Atlanta Falcons matchup sets up to be the offensive shootout of offensive shootouts with a huge over/under. That means a ton of points is going to be scored and most likely by one team. Hard to imagine a 31-30 final. I think that the best offense with the most weapons is Atlanta. They can score more sand more often and the Packers offer little in terms of a defense. The home crowd is there. The Vegas oddsmakers got buried last week and rarely does that happen in back to back weeks. Follow the money and they made GB a nice dog knowing the masses will back them. They're are both worthy teams. Two great quarterbacks and both on winning streaks. Let's back Vegas knowing their line is adjusted in our favor by betting the Falcons. Vegas won't lose on this matchup. In addition, Rodgers, Nelson and kicker Mason Crosby were battling illnesses this week.
MILL--New England -
It's hard to argue against betting on Tom Brady on any football game. Especially one that puts you into the Super Bowl. Or one played at home. Tom Brady is 9-2 against Pittsburgh, including 2-0 in the postseason. Brady is 4-0 against the Steelers at Gillette Stadium. Need anymore be said? There's no knock on either team. Both teams come in on a roll, the Steelers having won nine straight and the Patriots eight. Tom Brady has always had big games against the Steelers, including five straight with a passer rating of 100 or better, with 19 touchdown passes and no interceptions. This certainly could be a game where the offense opens with spread sets, Dion Lewis in the backfield and Brady looking to pick apart the Steelers with a quick passing game. The Steelers are up against a much tougher defense than they have faced so far. Oh, and the best quarterback in the AFC. But something is off when a team as skilled as the Steelers doesn't post a touchdown in a playoff game. Miami and Kansas City were playoff tests, but nothing compared to facing Belichick and Brady in Foxborough. Finally, the Patriots already got some good news this week when highly-regarded offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels withdrew his name from consideration for the open 49ers head coaching job.
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Perfect Play-- Atlanta -
The Green Bay Packers vs. Atlanta Falcons matchup sets up to be the offensive shootout of offensive shootouts with a huge over/under. That means a ton of points is going to be scored and most likely by one team. Hard to imagine a 31-30 final. I think that the best offense with the most weapons is Atlanta. They can score more sand more often and the Packers offer little in terms of a defense. The home crowd is there. The Vegas oddsmakers got buried last week and rarely does that happen in back to back weeks. Follow the money and they made GB a nice dog knowing the masses will back them. They're are both worthy teams. Two great quarterbacks and both on winning streaks. Let's back Vegas knowing their line is adjusted in our favor by betting the Falcons. Vegas won't lose on this matchup. In addition, Rodgers, Nelson and kicker Mason Crosby were battling illnesses this week.
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